We’ve been doing a LOT of renovations in our home, which means it’s been a good time to reevaluate some decor pieces. I’ve had a glass block with vinyl sitting in one spot for several years, but always meant to redo the vinyl. Why? Because it’s the … [Read more...]
Top 3 tips for cutting paper
One of the most frequent questions I get is about how to have success cutting paper with Silhouette machines. If you struggle with getting a good cut without ripping, pulling or having it not quite cut through, you certainly aren’t alone. That was … [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...]
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...]
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...]
How to design your own flower petal
I shared a post recently about making crepe paper flowers. You can find it here. In it, I gave quite a few recommendations of designs in the Silhouette Design Store that work for this. But it’s also relatively easy to create your own petals. Today, I … [Read more...]
First Steps in rotary blade: crepe paper dogwood flower
Have you heard about the crepe paper flower craze? For a relatively low cost, you can make beautiful, life-like flowers from crepe paper. Really — you won’t believe that aren’t real. I’m not talking about the cheap-o kind of crepe paper used for … [Read more...]
Business Edition Features: Multiple Undo
I get lots of questions about the features in the different levels of the Silhouette Studio software. I’m going to begin a series of posts where I show you the features of different levels of the software so you can see them in action. (If you need … [Read more...]
Tricks to working with SVG files
One of the great things about using Silhouette machines is the Silhouette Studio software. It is amazing, especially since it’s free and updates are always free. And if you choose to upgrade to a higher level of the software, it’s relatively … [Read more...]
What in the world??? When the shape won’t let you change its fill color
I LOVE LOVE LOVE mystery/detective shows, particularly British ones. And I really enjoy doing puzzles and playing games where I have to solve a problem. Lots of folks do. But very few of us like to have to solve a mystery when working with … [Read more...]
What in the world??? Shape won’t fill with color (or doesn’t act right when it does)
Have you ever encountered a real head-scratcher in Silhouette Studio? That’s what this series is about — explaining those and showing you how to fix them. Today, I’ll show you why sometimes you just can’t get a shape to fill with color. Or, you do, … [Read more...]
Etched acrylic shoe tags
This past weekend I attended a family wedding. The bride is well known for wearing Converse tennis shoes constantly. So, we decided to wear regular shoes to the ceremony and then change to our own Converse for the reception. Most of the females wore … [Read more...]
Tips for using the crosscutter on Cameo 4 models
One of the advantages to the new Cameo 4 models is an improved crosscutter. The crosscutter is designed for use with materials such as adhesive vinyl or HTV that come on a roll and are often cut without the mat. Rather than unloading at the end of … [Read more...]
Think outside the box project: custom peel-and-stick paint samples
After several bad paint choices, I have learned it’s best to put samples on the walls. I live with them for a bit, checking them at different times in the varying light. But it’s not always practical to have different-colored squares of paint all … [Read more...]
Frugal Friday: using last week’s free shape with a new design
I hope you got last week’s free shape, as it has SO many uses. I mentioned in this post that you can use the butterfly by itself. But even though the box is shaped like a butterfly, there’s a way to use it for an unlimited number of designs by … [Read more...]
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