I freely admit it -- I'm a font junkie! I'm trying to do better, but on my last computer I had over 1200 fonts. There are just SO many fun ones!!! I was getting better, then font designers started having the ability to add multiple glyphs or … [Read more...]
50% off MEGA sale in the Silhouette Design Store
Okay, this type of sale happens only a couple of times each year in the Silhouette Design Store. So, I just HAD to tell you about it! It's the Mega Sale — HALF OFF EVERYTHING! Note: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click the … [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...]
Frugal Friday: Free Designs and other Deals in the Silhouette Design Store
Who doesn't like free? If you're raising your hand, you can stop reading now and go drive your expensive sports car to the mall to buy whatever you want. Since that's not most of us, I'll keep writing the post. Note: This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Flawed design from the Silhouette Design Store: how to get the corrected version
Last week I shared several ways to alter a design to fit your project, and I used the Silhouette Design Store's free weekly design as a sample. I pointed out several problems with a design and showed how to fix them. You can find that post here. I … [Read more...]
1-month Trial Silhouette Design Store Subscription: what it is and how to use it
When you purchase a Silhouette machine, it includes is a 1-month trial subscription to the Silhouette Design Store. Most new users have no clue what that means. Never fear! I know all the details and fine print. Keep reading to find out what it is … [Read more...]
Software Basics (version 4) — Lesson 11: Getting your free shapes
Your Silhouette cutting machine comes with free shapes to get your started. They are stored in the machine itself. So we're going to open the software and hook up the machine to bring them into your library. We'll do your first projects with some of … [Read more...]
Before you Begin Series #5: Subscriptions
Have you heard about subscriptions yet? A subscription is a frequent shopper discount for the Silhouette Design Store. You agree to pay a certain amount per month for a set number of months, and in exchange you get credits. You then use the credits … [Read more...]
Before you begin series #4: Getting to know the Silhouette Design Store
The Silhouette Design Store is the place where Silhouette America sells cut images, printable patterns and fonts that you can use in the Silhouette Studio software. When you purchase a design, it is downloaded into your library in your software and … [Read more...]
Before You Begin Series #3: Your account
This is lesson 3 of my series for beginner Silhouette users, where I cover things to do even before you get your machine. To start with Lesson 1, go here. I do definitely recommend starting from that lesson. Note: This post contains affiliate links. … [Read more...]