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Why I never weld cursive text (& why you shouldn’t either)

June 24, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 4 Comments

Did that title surprise you? It sounds insane, right? I mean, we hear all the time from other users that if we don't weld text the letters won't all be connected and you'll get little tiny pieces at the overlaps. It's true that you need to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cutting, Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: autoweld, Compound Path, cursive, cut edge, donuts, grouping, pancakes, script, Text, weld

Panels in Version 4: Figuring them out and setting your preferences

June 22, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 2 Comments

One of the biggest changes in version 4 of the Silhouette Studio software is the introduction of floating panels instead of windows on the right side of the software. It may sound like just a change in terms, but it’s actually much more. Note: This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: flexible, multiple, panel, panels, preferences, quick access toolbar, single, version 4

Vinyl scraps + plastic = custom inserts for a lightbox

May 9, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 2 Comments

I’m SO obsessed with all the cute ways to display sayings in my home! I have a lightbox, felt letterboard and magnet board scattered in different rooms. One thing I know about myself is that I don’t like to limit myself to just 1 or 2 of something. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials, Projects Tagged With: hinge, insert, lightbox, PixScan, scrap, Text, vinyl

Using sketch designs to create watercolor masterpieces

April 3, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 8 Comments

I shared in a previous post how you can use vinyl as a stencil for watercolors. If you haven't read that, check it out here. Today I'm going to show you a different way to use your Silhouette to create beautiful watercolor  paintings by using a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Designing, Projects, Tools and Accessories Tagged With: Sketch, watercolor

Using vinyl as a watercolor stencil

March 29, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 6 Comments

silhouette watercolor stencil

I LOVE the look of watercolor paintings -- the way the colors blend, the casual feel. I've always wanted to take a watercolor class but it hasn't happened so far. Every now and then I bust out the paints and play around. The hardest part for me is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials, Projects Tagged With: no mat, stencil, watercolor

Wedding invitation envelopes with Silhouette sketch pens

February 23, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff 12 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Projects, Tools and Accessories Tagged With: Business Edition, envelope, font, pen holder, Sketch, Sketch pen, Text, words, write

Faux inlaid wood tag

February 14, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

silhouette inlaid wood

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...]

Filed Under: Designing, Materials, Projects Tagged With: Align, Compound Path, Drawing Tools, Fill Color, PicScan, PixScan, Resizing, table decoration, tag, Text, wedding, wood tag

How & why to update your Silhouette Studio software

December 12, 2016 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

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I was looking through old photos (actual physical pictures) recently and laughing at my 80's big hair and shoulder pads. I'm sure you have some of those pics. What was fashionable then is a caricature today. We don't stay the same -- we continually … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: software, update, Upgrade, version

Silhouette Studio levels, types and versions explained

December 9, 2016 By Cindy Eckhoff 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Silhouette Studio Software, Tips Tagged With: app, Basic, Basic Edition, Beta, Business, Business Edition, Designer, Designer Edition, Designer Plus, Designer Plus Edition, legacy, mint, mint studio, model, Silhouette Connect, Silhouette go, Silhouette Link, Silhouette mobile, software, update, Upgrade, version

Fill ‘er up! The hows and whys of color, gradient and pattern fill

December 8, 2016 By Cindy Eckhoff 4 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Designing, Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: color, Fill, Fill Color, fill gradient, fill pattern, gradient, pattern

All About the PixScan Mat

December 8, 2016 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

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. Note: This post may contain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tools and Accessories Tagged With: calibration, PicScan, PixScan, Print and Cut

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