It’s the new year — that lovely time when many of us are motivated to get organized. It’s even a bigger deal now that we are all at home more during the pandemic. We have just replaced our kitchen appliances and floor, so to go with all the new … [Read more...]
Silhouette America to discontinue the Curio
Word came down this week from Silhouette America that they will be discontinuing the Curio machine. I'm sad, because I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine. It can do things none of the other machines can because it uses a rigid base instead of a floppy mat. Check … [Read more...]
Tuesday quick tip: how the middle rollers help
Today’s quick tip is for owners of Cameo 3 and 4 machines. I’m going to explain how the middle rollers on the silver bar can help you in both loading and cutting. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click the link and purchase … [Read more...]
Frugal friday: freebies from Michaels
There are some FANTASTIC new freebies from Michaels for Silhouette users. That's the subject for today's Frugal Friday tips. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click the link and purchase … [Read more...]
Silhouette to discontinue support for Windows 7, Mac Sierra and High Sierra
If you use a much older computer with your Silhouette machine, listen up. Silhouette America will be discontinuing support for older operating systems later this year. Which operating systems are affected? The operating systems we're talking … [Read more...]
Silhouette Go app officially released
As of today, the Silhouette mobile app -- Silhouette Go -- is available in the Apple and Android apps stores. This is a free app. Just go to the app store for your device type and search Silhouette Go. This is great news, but you need to know the … [Read more...]
Calibration: what it is and what it isn’t
I hear this a great deal: “If your cuts are off, you need to calibrate your machine.” That is actually very, very rarely the case. The folks who recommend it have no idea what it actually does. It’s usually something else entirely (operator error) … [Read more...]
Tracing tips and Tricks — #7 Simple photographs
So far in our series on tracing, we’ve covered how to do pretty basic traces. I highly recommend you walk through all those lessons first, starting here. From here on out, we begin the harder stuff so you need to have the basics down already. Today, … [Read more...]
Tracing Tips & Tricks — #6 Text and Potential Pitfalls
Today we’re continuing in our series on Tracing. If you haven’t read the previous lessons, start here. I could have included this in the last lesson, but it was getting pretty long so I thought you could use a break. We’re going to cover what to do … [Read more...]
Unexpected surfaces to use HTV on
I gotta tell you — HTV is probably my favorite material to cut. I rarely have to change my cut settings, don’t have to use a mat (on pieces that are wide enough to fit under the rollers) and the plastic carrier holds everything in place really well. … [Read more...]
Tuesday quick tip: new “favorite artists” option in Silhouette Design Store
Do you ever find that you are drawn to the designs of a particular artist? With so many designs in the Silhouette Design Store, I love the new option of setting up “favorite artists.” Let me show you how it works. Note: This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Understanding different types of vinyl
I get lots of questions about the differences in the numbers and brands of adhesive vinyl. The type and quality of your vinyl can make or break your project, so it’s good to understand the differences. Today, I’m going to give you an overview of what … [Read more...]
Valentine’s sale at Silhouette America
Well, yes, we ALL love a sale! It's time for the Valentine's/New Year's sale from Silhouette America. You'll need the links below and will want to use my code SMART to get the sale prices. Make sure you're signed in so that you see the area in the … [Read more...]
Etching slate
Recently, I saw a project from a friend who had etched some slate pieces. I’d seen folks use their Curio and the etching tool, but this time my friend used the etching cream you normally use on glass. I just had to try it! Since not everyone has a … [Read more...]
Top 2 reasons HTV doesn’t stick
If you’ve ever used heat transfer vinyl (HTV — also known as heat transfer material), you’ve probably had trouble at least once with it not sticking, or falling off after a wash. You’re not alone! This is a VERY common problem and the vast majority … [Read more...]
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