This is the second lesson in my series on how to do very large projects using your Silhouette machine. You can find Phase 1 on setting up the file here. In today's lesson, I'll show you how I added my design elements and used the Layer feature … [Read more...]
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Version 4 Send Area: #6 — Cut Order
Today's lesson is about another way to add flexibility in your cut job when you use the advanced cut mode -- cut order. Cut order is the sequence in which the machine cuts the shapes in your project. When you cut by line color, fill color or layer, … [Read more...]
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Version 4 Send Area: #5 — Action by: Line, Fill or Layer
Now that you know the basics of the Send area, it's time to get into advanced options with Action by: Line, Fill or Layer (Advanced Cut Mode in version 3). In these modes, you choose your cut settings for each shape based on its line color, its fill … [Read more...]
Successful Beginner Projects: #9 Baby stroller vinyl layering decal
Today’s project is another one using vinyl layering. (To start with project #1 in this series, go here.) We're going to learn about doing our vinyl layering before we put the vinyl on our project. I’ll also teach you about cutting 2 colors in the … [Read more...]
Best ever hack for paper projects with multiple colors
So I am a confident enough woman to admit that I’m absolutely TERRIBLE at getting elements straight on a paper project (or any project for that matter). It’s okay – I still feel good about myself. But because I know this about myself I’ve created … [Read more...]