Do you know about the offset feature in Silhouette Studio? If you’re a beginner, you might not (see my true confession below). But it’s an amazingly cool tool that can save you lots of time and frustration when working in the software. What is an … [Read more...]
Dispelling Text Myths in Silhouette Studio: 30 misconceptions about words, letters and fonts (Part 6)
Here we are in our last post about misunderstanding folks have when working with wording in Silhouette Studio. If you need to start back at the beginning, you can find Part 1 here. Today's 5 myths cover some miscellaneous topics about working with a … [Read more...]
Dispelling Text Myths in Silhouette Studio: 30 Misconceptions about words, letters and fonts (part 5)
Have you been learning lots of new things about working with text? I hope so! (If you haven't read about Text Myths #1-20, start here). Today we're going to learn about how to text edit in smarter ways by busting 5 more myths. We'll focus on how and … [Read more...]
Paint by number designs – a “think outside the box” challenge
I’ve been wanting to try this for so long! I finally had a good excuse because I needed a gift for my great niece’s birthday. I used my Cameo to draw the design and numbers on canvas for a paint by number craft. Once you understand the general … [Read more...]
Dispelling Text Myths in Silhouette Studio: 30 Misconceptions about words, letters and fonts (part 4)
We’re in the midst of a series about Text Myths in Silhouette Studio – misunderstandings that Silhouette users have when working with wording. If you haven’t read about Text Myths #1-15, start here. The 5 myths today deal with the location of text. … [Read more...]
Dispelling Text Myths in Silhouette Studio: 30 Misconceptions about words, letters and fonts (part 3)
In our series about working with text in Silhouette, we’ve already busted 10 common myths. If you haven’t read those, then start here. The 5 myths we’re talking about today are 5 more about fonts. They deal with how fonts are organized and working … [Read more...]
Dispelling Text Myths in Silhouette Studio: 30 misconceptions about words, letters and fonts (Part 2)
Today I'm continuing my series on things Silhouette users misunderstand about text in Silhouette Studio. If you didn't catch Part 1, you can find it here. In this lesson, we're going to go over some information about fonts: where to get them, what … [Read more...]
Dispelling Text Myths in Silhouette Studio: 30 misconceptions about words, letters and fonts (Part 1)
Wow, that title sounds like a bad talk show. LOL! A text myth is information you hear about when working with words and fonts in the Silhouette Studio software that simply isn't true. It’s not that the person saying it is trying to mislead you. They … [Read more...]
Yeehaw! I made my Leather earrings!
I’ve been meaning to try making leather earrings with my Silhouette machines for quite a while. I freely admit I’ve been coveting those worn by JoJo on Fixer Upper. I was attending a country wedding this past weekend so finally had the motivation to … [Read more...]
Screenshot and snip: quick ways to grab a picture of your computer screen
Smart phones have revolutionized the way we document the world by making it very easy to take and share photos. For a visual learner such as myself, that’s a great thing. It’s easier than ever to show someone an example of what I’m trying to explain … [Read more...]
How and why to save a Silhouette design as an image
One of the things I love about the Silhouette Studio software is how flexible it is. I like to find ways to use it unexpected ways. Recently, I wanted to make a coffee mug for some dear friends who had moved away and recently returned to our home … [Read more...]
Successful Beginner Projects: #10 – Vinyl Wall Quote
Are you ready for your final beginner project? If you haven’t gone through the Software Basics series and the other Successful Beginner Projects yet, I recommend you do those first because we will build on the skills already taught. In this project, … [Read more...]
How to more easily visualize your design and finished project
Today I want to share with you some tips on how you can better visualize the outcome of a design. You can use these methods to get a more realistic preview your project, create mockups, or to predict the outcome before you use any Modify options. … [Read more...]
Photo crop in Silhouette Studio: how and why to do it
I’ve been working on a gift for some dear friends who moved away and are now returning to our home turf. I’m creating the design in Silhouette Studio and saving it as a JPEG so that I can get it printed professionally on a coffee mug. Today, I want … [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...]