Now that you’ve set up your page and chosen your mat, it’s time to choose how your drawing area looks. In this lesson I’m going to show you all the options in the Grid window. The Grid: What is it? If you like to see lines on your screen to help … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 3) — Lesson 3: Setting up a new project and selecting page settings
In this lesson, I’m going to show you the process for starting a new project. We’re going to go over page sizes and mat selection in page settings. You may not need every bit of information on this page right away, but I like to be thorough and give … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 3) — Lesson 2: The icons
In this lesson we are going to learn about each of the icons in the software. An icon is a little picture that, when you click on it, enables a tool or opens a panel on the right side of the software. Don’t worry about trying to remember them all. … [Read more...]
Yes, you CAN put a shape on a path in Silhouette Studio!
The ability to put text on a path – to have words wrap around a shape -- has been available in the Silhouette Studio software for a long time. But being able to put a shape on a path of another shape has been an elusive dream. This is a feature … [Read more...]
Wedding invitation envelopes with Silhouette sketch pens
They say that you should hand write the envelopes for wedding invitations. Well, my handwriting is pretty bad so I couldn’t see that happening for my daughter’s wedding. Enter my Cameo machine! I got the look of handwritten (or better) without … [Read more...]
Faux inlaid wood tag
It’s time to show you the table centerpieces for my daughter’s wedding. Her rustic theme fit great with our taste & budget. I read a wise article that said the best decorations are already in your home because those are the things you love. … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 3) — Lesson 1: Opening the Silhouette Studio software and setting preferences
Mastering the Silhouette Studio software is essential to success with your Silhouette machine. In the Software Basics series, we will learn the software step by step. I suggest you go through each lesson in order if possible to gain a thorough … [Read more...]
How & why to update your Silhouette Studio software
I was looking through some old photos (actual physical pictures) the other day and laughing at my big hair and shoulder pads from the 80’s. I’m sure you have some of those types of pics. What was fashionable then is pretty much a caricature today. We … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 3) — Lesson 8: Keyboard shortcuts
A keyboard shortcut is a quick series of strokes on your computer keyboard that performs an action in a software. There are a TON of keyboard shortcuts in Silhouette Studio. Some will be similar to those in other programs; many will be unique to … [Read more...]
Silhouette Studio levels, types and versions explained
When you start using a Silhouette machine, it’s easy to get confused with all the terms. This post will help you understand the terms regarding the names of the software, specifically the Silhouette Studio levels, types and versions. Note: This post … [Read more...]
Fill ‘er up! The hows and whys of color, gradient and pattern fill
I don’t know about you, but as a visual person I find it hard to visualize what my projects will look like with just red lines on a plain white background. I love the fact that I can use the fills within Silhouette Studio to get a better idea of the … [Read more...]
All About the PixScan Mat
The Silhouette PixScan mat is a great tool to help you with some atypical projects. However, there are some common misunderstandings about using this feature, so here are some things you need to know right off the bat. You do NOT need a PixScan mat … [Read more...]
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