It took all afternoon to create this cutting file, but I am thrilled with the result. Next week, I plan to raid my local dollar stores to find clear cutting boards so that I can decorate them with this design. The cutting boards will be Christmas presents for friends. Once I find some, I will make a video on how...
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the giveaway for this month is my Split Regal Ribbon to 10 members of the Cutting Edge Designs group. You must be a member of the group to win. Enter the draw below. The 10 random winners will be selected Friday night, October 24 at midnight and announced the next morning. a...
In this video, I teach you how to set the cut lines for SVG files. ...
This video explains how you can display a larger version of the picture. ...
It can be really difficult to remember the colours for a project you purchased from the Silhouette Store. It can be impossible to figure out where pieces go once you have your cutting files on the mat. There is a very easy solution to this. First you need to choose the project you want to work on. Double click...
Creating circle monograms is incredibly easy with Sure Cuts a Lot software. This video shows you how easy it is with SCAL compared to using Silhouette Studio. ...
In this video, I teach you a simple way to layer vinyl on a project. In Silhouette Studio, use the Offset function to create a shadow as illustrated above. Separate your letters from the shadow layer before you cut. The font I used is named Luckiest Guy. ...
In the video below, I teach you how to center vinyl designs, use the reverse weeding technique and apply a vinyl design to a tumbler. If you are interested in this split Regal ribbon design, you can purchase it in my Etsy store You can get a commercial license here. ...
Some of you have expressed an interest in checking out the new Cricut Explore. What better reason to have a giveaway and let one lucky winner enjoy this gorgeous new machine. So what is there to get so excited about with the Explore? Well, for one thing, we will have an iPad app that will let us create any project...
If you would like to be able to watch all of my videos and tutorials on my YouTube channel without advertising, you can do that now. This video explains ho...
In this video, I explain how you can create basic shapes, how to set preferences for shapes in the software, how to set preferences for selecting items and how to save files to your hard drive and to the library....
This video walks you through installing Silhouette Studio Version 3 for Windows and setting up the grid marks.Next in the Getting Started Series is BASIC SHAPES...
Once you have decided to buy or have bought a Silhouette Cameo, what should you do? How can you learn? There is a learning curve, but with my classes, you will be successful. This video explains what you should think about before you start working with your new cutter. ...
I have officially launched my Silhouette Studio classes. The classes start with the basics of what you should think about at the very beginning. How do you want to use your Silhouette? Do you hope to start your own small business? Do you want to make layouts and cards? Do you hope to make your own designs and...
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| New look, all white with a full colour LCD touch screen |
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| Help on LCD screen |
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| Steel spring rollers to prevent compression marks on sensitive materials |
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| Built-in cross cutter at back to cut vinyl so you don’t need to remove the roll of vinyl from the machine |
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| Guide marks for inserting the mat are more prominent |
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| USB port rather than the SD card port for cutting studio files without a computer |
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| Storage compartment for spare blades |
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| Sleep mode |
So many people have been asking me which machine I would recommend because they know I have extensive experience with both. This video shows you the types of thick materials the Explore can handle. My recent videos on applying vinyl to a Christmas ornament and on re-organizing my kitchen pantry...
