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Top 3 tips for cutting paper

March 10, 2021 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

One of the most frequent questions I get is about how to have success cutting paper with Silhouette machines. If you struggle with getting a good cut without ripping, pulling or having it not quite cut through, you certainly aren't alone. That was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cutting, Materials Tagged With: blade, cardstock, cut settings, force, mat, paper, thickness

Cutting paper to match a precut chipboard shape

January 18, 2019 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

baby name mod podge paper letteers

I've shared with you recently a couple of things I made for a baby shower -- some table decorations in which I used a custom plaid pattern I created. There's one more thing I want to share. I bought some large chipboard letters, cut patterned paper … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tools and Accessories Tagged With: baby, cardstock, paper, PixScan, project, shower, sign

Baby shower table centerpieces

January 16, 2019 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

I shared with you recently how I created my own custom plaid patterns to match some flannel fabric I had purchased. I used the fabric to create table runners for a baby shower, which I turned into a baby quilt later. You may recall that the theme of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Projects Tagged With: baby, cardstock, centerpieces, htv, paper, projects, scraps, table decorations

7 tricks to make a multi-piece project more interesting

September 6, 2018 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

I remember when I first started paper crafting. I would put together a card or scrapbook page and then look at it and think, “BORING!” What is it that makes a project look interesting and finished? It doesn't just happen. Some folks have a natural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Designing, Tips Tagged With: alignment, balance, color, depth, diagonal, fonts, interesting, mix, paper, pattern, placement, size, texture, thirds, triangle, tricks

Best ever hack for paper projects with multiple colors

February 15, 2018 By Cindy Eckhoff 2 Comments

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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...]

Filed Under: Designing, Projects Tagged With: Align, cardstock, layer, layout, level, offset, paper, scrapbook, Sketch pen, straight, template

Successful Beginner Projects — #2: Butterfly Gift Bag Decoration

October 17, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

silhouette beginner project

As a Silhouette beginner, the best thing you can do is start with some simple projects that get you successful right out of the gate. That's what the Successful Beginner Projects series is all about. In project #2, we’re going to use the butterfly we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cutting, Designing, Materials, Projects, Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: beginner, cardstock, cut style, no cut, paper

Successful Beginner Projects — #1: Schoolhouse Card

October 11, 2017 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

I used to work in Customer Support for Silhouette America. I vividly recall taking a phone call from a beginner who was having trouble cutting her project. As I talked with her, I found out she-- had never used a computer before. had been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Materials, Projects, Silhouette Studio Software Tagged With: beginner, card, cardstock, paper

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