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. Things to … [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...]