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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

Frugal Friday: Making the most of expensive HTV and vinyl material

September 28, 2018 By Cindy Eckhoff Leave a Comment

glitter sparkleberry htv

As I told you in my first Frugal Friday tip, I hate to throw away scraps of expensive or beautiful material. I like to try to find ways to reuse the bits and pieces whenever I can. That’s certainly the case with any patterned adhesive vinyl or HTV. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Designing, Materials, Tips Tagged With: detach lines, frame, heat transfer material, heat transfer vinyl, htv, modify, pattern, PixScan, scraps, subtract, vinyl

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

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

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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