You can almost always take a regular cut shape and turn it into a print and cut design. But the opposite is not always true. Some print and cut images from the Silhouette Design Store (←this is an affiliate link, meaning if you click on it and buy … [Read more...]
Frugal Friday: Free Designs and other Deals in the Silhouette Design Store
Who doesn't like free? If you're raising your hand, you can stop reading now and go drive your expensive sports car to the mall to buy whatever you want. Since that's not most of us, I'll keep writing the post. You probably already know that the … [Read more...]
Flawed design from the Silhouette Design Store: how to get the corrected version
Last week I shared several ways to alter a design to fit your project, and I used the Silhouette Design Store's free weekly design as a sample. I pointed out several problems with a design and showed how to fix them. You can find that post here. I … [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...]
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...]
Before you Begin Series #5: Subscriptions
Have you heard about subscriptions yet? A subscription is a frequent shopper discount for the Silhouette Design Store. You agree to pay a certain amount per month for a set number of months, and in exchange you get credits. You then use the credits … [Read more...]
Before you begin series #4: Getting to know the Silhouette Design Store
The Silhouette Design Store is the place where Silhouette America sells cut images, printable patterns and fonts that you can use in the Silhouette Studio software. When you purchase a design, it is downloaded into your library in your software and … [Read more...]
Before You Begin Series #3: Your account
As a new Silhouette user, you'll want to set up an account with Silhouette America right away . You do this to— --make purchases in the Silhouette Design Store. --buy products on the Silhouette America website. --register your machine for warranty … [Read more...]