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Pillow with a Fabric Ink Applique
An easy way to decorate for the season is to add holiday-themed pillows on your coaches or chairs. Today we’re going to show you how you can easily create your own pillow using stencil vinyl and fabric ink. It’s so easy, and anyone can do it! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Cutting Mat […]
UV Light Sensitive Fabric Ink T-shirt
Have you ever tried to apply fabric ink to a t-shirt using a stencil? That’s what we’re going to walk you through right now using stencil vinyl and UV light–sensitive fabric ink. The ink looks creamy white when you’re indoors, but as soon as you go outside into the sun, your inked design will show […]
Fabric Ink
Create your very own designs to put on fabric, like a t-shirt or a bag, with Silhouette’s stencil vinyl and fabric ink. Silhouette’s fabric ink is soft drying, so it’s soft to the touch and less prone to cracking and peeling. Want to see how easy it is to add a design with fabric ink? […]
Fabric Inked Pendant Flag
Did you know that Silhouette sells a fabric ink? It’s a soft-drying ink, so it will better resist cracking and peeling once dried. The dried paint has a soft feel that blends with the feel of the fabric, so you get the visual appeal of a custom design on your fabric but keep the original feel of the […]
Cover Your CAMEO With Fabric Ink And Handpainted Details
Looking for an easy first project to try out those fabric inks you couldn’t wait to get your hands on? Your Silhouette dust cover is the perfect canvas (literally) for some handmade art. Supplies Needed: Silhouette dust cover Silhouette Stencil Vinyl Silhouette Transfer Tape Fabric Ink (assorted colors) Metallic Heat Transfer Material Paintbrush Iron or heat […]
UV Light–Sensitive Fabric Ink Tee
Cari here with you, and today I’m sharing a fun project using UV light–sensitive fabric ink. This type of a project is fun for a kid of any age to wear—that’s why I made one for myself! 🙂 You Will Need: Silhouette CAMEO® Design ID #117563 Silhouette Stencil Vinyl Silhouette Hook & Scraper Tools […]
Fabric Ink Valentine Towels
These adorable dish towels make a fun statement in your home and are so easy to create using the stencil material and fabric ink! Here’s how you can create your own too! Supplies: Silhouette CAMEO® Silhouette Studio® Red fabric ink Stencil material (and included transfer material) Paint sponge Dish towels Hook tool Scraper […]
Fabric Eye Pillow with the Rotary Blade
This fabric eye pillow is a great project to cut with your Cameo 4 Rotary Blade! This is eye pillow is also called a meditation mask. You can add lavender and your favorite essential oil to the rice filler for a soothing scent, or leave it out for just a weighted mask. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® […]
Fabric Pencil Case Using the Silhouette Rotary Blade
This cute monster pencil case is a great back-to-school project that uses the Silhouette Rotary Blade. I don’t do much sewing and still found it relatively easy, so I consider it a beginner sewing project. The Rotary Blade is compatible exclusively with the Cameo® 4 series and is used in Carriage 2. If you’re familiar […]
DIY Fabric Face Mask
Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, many of you have inquired about a pattern to create face masks to relieve the desperate need for masks some areas are facing. Although these aren’t the same as medical-grade masks, they can still help you avoid touching your face! This specific pattern also features a pocket where you can insert […]
Patchwork Fabric Catchall
This color-blocked catchall is just the thing to collect all your odds and ends! It’s a perfect solution to finding lost keys while making a color-packed statement! We made one tray using the new Cameo 4 Plus (available now!) to accommodate a larger-sized tray. See the video! We also scaled down the design and used […]
Reusable Fabric Gift Wrap
Gift wrap that doubles as a tea towel or table runner? Count us in! Our new Fabric Heat Transfer is similar to Heat Transfer Vinyl but with a soft fabric finish! We created an all-over cherry print on this flour sack for a sweet Valentine’s Day gift. Supplies Needed: Silhouette Cameo® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette […]
DIY Fabric Crown
A new year means a new round of birthdays! I’ve been seeing a lot of versions of fabric crowns lately. I think they’re the perfect birthday accessory, and you can reuse them year after year. Not to mention, they’re great for costumes or dress up! They can also become an heirloom piece that your child […]
Fabric Bird Baby Mobile
There is no shortage of baby mobiles out in the world, so what better way to find the perfect one than to make it! We used our fabric stabilizer to cut out bird shapes and it came together really quickly. Customize your fabrics or choose different shapes for your own mobile! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® […]
Merry Fabric Banner
Christmastime is here, and that means we are all hustling and bustling around, checking off our to-do lists. If you are like me, there are a lot of handmade project that I am dying to make, but there isn’t a lot of extra time for to make them. This MERRY banner is a perfect addition […]
Christmas Pillow with Printable Cotton Fabric
We love making Christmas-related decor and getting excited about the upcoming holiday season. If you’ve never used printable cotton fabric before, it’s a really easy way to integrate designs with other fabric, such as a pillow cover. Keep reading to find out just how easy it is to make your own Christmas pillow! Supplies Needed: […]
Tote with a Cotton Fabric Applique
Did you know that Silhouette has a printable cotton fabric product? These cotton sheets are perfect for printing and don’t require a special stabilizer to cut and apply to other fabric surfaces. So these sheets are perfect for creating custom designs for apparel. If you want to learn how to create your own cotton fabric […]
Cutting Fabric
Did you know that you can cut fabric with your Silhouette machine? This is a fantastic feature of the Silhouette machines because you are able to cut fabric precisely. You might be too scared to try, but we hope we can put your mind at ease with this tutorial; it’s easier than you think. Let’s […]
Five Surfaces You Might Not Think To Stamp
Did you recently get the Silhouette Mint™ like I did? And after you made a stamp or two, did you have to make more? Because they look so pretty on paper that you want to stamp everything? Well, you probably shouldn’t stamp everything—but today I’m going to show you the Five Surfaces You Might Not Think To Stamp. Here […]
Printable Cotton Fabric Embroidery Hoop Art
Hello my fellow Silhouette lovers, Brittany here! Today I finally got a chance to play with Silhouette’s Printable Cotton Fabric and, as is per usual with their products, I’m in love. Think about it—printing your own patterned FABRIC! Yeah, it’s really cool. For this project, I will be taking you through the steps of choosing […]
How to Create a T-Shirt Stencil
Have you ever wanted to create a trendy t-shirt, bag, or poster on your own? If you aren’t familiar with painting, that task can seem daunting! Luckily, creating your own stencils in Silhouette Studio is quick and easy, and it gives you awesome hand-painted results every time. And even better, you can save your stencils […]
August 2021 Zoom Classes
Summer is the perfect time to flex your creativity muscles, and we love learning about new projects we can make with our Silhouette machines! Whether you’re looking to learn more about your machine, different materials you haven’t worked with before, or prepare for going back to school, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for news […]
Silkscreen Farmer’s Market Tote
This week, we wanted to bring you some fresh summer content. And this project is definitely fresh! This farmer’s market tote is waiting to be filled with warm bread, fresh flowers, and crisp fruits and veggies! If you don’t attend the farmer’s market regularly or don’t have one near you, this bag would also be […]
Punch Tool for Cameo 4
The Punch Tool for Cameo 4 is a specialty tool specifically designed to be used with the Silhouette Cameo® 4 cutting machines, including the Cameo Plus and Cameo Pro (coming soon). Its purpose is to mark the pieces of vinyl or heat transfer that need to be weeded or removed after a cut is complete. […]
Silk Screen Tea Towel
Have you tried silkscreen printing yet? We can’t wait to show you how to use our kit. We are going to make a tea towel using the silkscreen printing method and some metallic heat transfer! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Hook Tool Silhouette Silkscreen Starter Kit […]
Silkscreen Cloth Napkins
The nights are getting warmer, and we are taking every opportunity to enjoy the weather and eat outside! If you’re itching to entertain, step up your game by creating some custom napkins with silkscreen botanical prints! They make dinner a little more special, and you can easily just toss them in the wash at the […]
Silkscreen T-shirt
One option for creating and applying custom designs to fabric is to make a silkscreen design, which acts as a stencil, and use to apply fabric ink. We have a Silkscreen Starter Kit that comes with everything you need to get started. To see what supplies you need and the steps you need to take, […]
Stenciled Flamingo Shoes
Have you ever used fabric ink to customize your apparel? How about shoes? Kelly here to share a tutorial for adding these cute multicolored flamingos to a pair of shoes with stencil vinyl and fabric ink. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO®, Portrait®, or Curio™ Silhouette Studio® Stencil vinyl Fabric ink (white, gold, coral) Stipple paint brush […]
Exciting New 2018 Products
We hope you are excited as we are because we’ve got some great new Silhouette products we want to show you today! Are you ready to see everything?! Please note, these products will be available Summer/Fall 2018. CAMEO 3 Color Series We’ve kept everything you love about the CAMEO 3 but have made it available […]
Materials Guide
Silhouette offers a line of creative materials to work specifically with your machines.
Seven Date Ideas Made With The Silhouette CAMEO®
Let’s be honest here….. Date night is fun, but sometimes it’s a CHORE to pick the activity. We scoured the internet for the best ideas. We want to make date night sizzle again. Have we got your attention now? Grab your CAMEO and let’s get to work! Idea One: Adventures Saving Jar This cute jar […]
Six Ways To Add More Fun To Your Summer Gatherings
Hello, BBQs. Welcome back, pool parties. Hey there, sipping cocktails on the patio. My favorite season is finally upon us, and I’m getting excited for all of the outdoor activities and parties that are about to commence. To kick off the celebrations, I’ve gathered six of my favorite party projects for you to try this […]
3 Projects Made With Favorite Silhouette Materials
Being on the Silhouette Design Team this past year has pushed me to try new things. It has allowed me to create some amazing crafts using materials I wouldn’t have normally thought to try. Sharing this blog with so many talented ladies has helped me think outside the box when it comes to crafting. Today […]
Cork Embellishments
Are you excited about the new products showing up in the Silhouette Online Shop? I am! Among the first new and unique products, I tried are the cork sheets, and I’m here to show you how to use them. What You Should Know About the Cork Sheets: Adhesive backed and ready to stick anywhere […]
Five Ways To Use the Copy Feature In Silhouette Studio®
So many options. So little time… Seriously though, let me count the ways to make multiple copies in Silhouette Studio®. Today I am going to give you the run down on five ways to use the copy feature in Silhouette Studio®, and as an added bonus, I’ll even show you how to align those copies. Hint: […]
Easy Memorial Day Stenciled Star Napkins
Hi everyone, It’s Marni here today. I’m happy to be sharing a simple Memorial Day tutorial. Are you hosting a party for Memorial Day? Do you have the guest list finalized and food ideas ready, but can’t figure out your table decorations? Well, why not print your own flag inspired star napkins? Just add red & white straws […]
Get Away Tote
Hello! Kelly here today, to share how to make this fun DIY get-away tote with fabric ink. Have you tried fabric ink yet? Have you tried the gold? It’s glorious! Let’s get started. You Will Need: Silhouette CAMEO® (Portrait, or Curio) Silhouette Studio® Fabric ink (Gold, green, and cyan) Stencil vinyl Canvas tote bag (this one is […]
DIY Craft Bag
Crafting + rainbows are my two favorite things! So, I combined them into one and created this ah-mazing tote bag using Silhouette fabric inks and stencil vinyl. Stay a while and let me show you how to make one for yourself! You Will Need: Silhouette CAMEO® (or Portrait) Silhouette Studio® Stencil vinyl Fabric ink […]
Get to Know the ES Mat
Are you curious about the ES Mat? This is new and innovative technology released with the 2023 Silhouette cutting machines! The ES Mat (Electrostatic Mat) holds materials in place by generating a static electricity field beneath the material’s surface. No sticky cutting mat necessary! This post focuses on the ES Mat for the Cameo 5. However, […]
January Online Classes
Welcome to the new year! We’ve got three Zoom classes for you this month. Whether you’re new to the Silhouette Family, or are ready to expand your skills beyond the basics, we’ve got a variety of classes for you! All January Classes January 11: Making your First Cut with Silhouette January 18: No Sew Felt […]
Everything to Know About Silhouette Cutting Mats
Recently, we shared all of the information you need to know about Silhouette blades. And today, we’re talking about cutting mats! Just like you need a good blade for accurate, precise cuts, you need a good cutting mat to act as the foundation for your cut jobs. Having the right mat makes all the difference […]
Everything to Know About Silhouette Blades
We love the precise, accurate cuts you can only get with a Silhouette cutting machine. We share a lot of information about our machines, but we don’t talk as much about something just as important: Silhouette blades! You can’t make your first cut without a blade, which is why it’s so important to have high-quality […]
Layered Heat Transfer Throw Pillow
A lot of crafters work with heat transfer vinyl to create fantastic projects. It’s a material that’s simple to weed and easy to apply to different surfaces using a regular household iron. But have you ever layered heat transfer? It’s not as difficult as you might think! We’re using four kinds of heat transfer to […]
Choosing the Right Cutting Mat for You
Cutting mats are one of the tools you’ll use the most when you create projects with your machine. Each Silhouette machine comes with a standard tack cutting mat that fits your machine, but you might find that you’ll need to expand your mat collection the more you craft! This post is your guide to our […]
Halloween Wall Décor
Here’s a festive Halloween project to make with your Silhouette Cameo®! This is technically a card design, but the Silhouette Studio® software makes it simple to resize the design to be larger so we can turn it into Halloween wall décor, instead. I used a combination of chipboard, cardstock, fabric, and vinyl in this project […]
Bleached Retirement T-Shirt
Every retiree deserves a fun t-shirt to celebrate their accomplishments! Whether you create this project as a gift for a loved one who recently retired or just for yourself, this shirt is sure to make everyone smile. The bleach splatter effect gives you a different result every time, making each shirt truly unique. You can […]
Football Matching Game & Flocked Heat Transfer Bag
Are you ready for some football? Well, at least a fun football matching game for your little one! With Silhouette Studio, you can take any design from the Silhouette Design Store and customize it to fit your needs. We’re going to use one design and change the colors to create a matching game to teach […]
Back to School Pennant Flags
We’re saying hello to August, which means that it’s almost time to head back to school! Take charge of one of these last summer afternoons and spend some time creating these back to school pennant flags. This project was created with a blank flag design, so you can customize it however you’d like. In this […]
Bandana Baby Bibs
Cutting knit fabrics with your Silhouette Cameo® 4, Cameo Plus, or the Cameo Pro is a cinch using the Rotary Blade. Learn how to cut and assemble these adorable baby bandana bibs so that you can keep them on hand for your kid or an easy grab-and-go baby shower present. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® 4 Series […]
Go with the Flow Printable Framed Art
This March, Silhouette has been filling its social media with #craftthecolorwheel projects from various makers. I jumped in and submitted a couple colorful projects to add to the mix. This is my green project, which is a simple printable with curvy text added for fun. Usually when you plan Print & Cut designs, you have […]
Hoodie with Heat Transfer Appliqué
Have you ever made a project using only fonts? They open up so many possibilities! We’re going to show you how you can make a custom hoodie appliqué using two different fonts, heat transfer, and—of course— your Silhouette cutting machine. Let’s get started! Supplies Needed: Silhouette Cameo® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting […]
Gift Wrapping Contest Roundup
We hope you are all having a very merry holiday season! While most of the shopping is probably almost done, we still need to worry about the wrapping! Say goodbye to regular wrapping paper and plastic ribbons. We invited some of our Silhouette friends to teach us how to take our wrapping jobs to the […]
Rotary Blade Guide
The Rotary Blade is a tool that can be used with the Silhouette Cameo® 4 cutting machines (including the Cameo Plus and the forthcoming Cameo Pro) to cut materials like fabric and felt. Using the Rotary Blade is quite a bit different than using any other Silhouette cutting blade or tool. That’s why we’ve compiled […]
Felt Stockings with the Cameo 4
Discovering the treasures tucked within my stocking on Christmas morning used to be my favorite parts of the season! These stockings are made completely out of felt, and all the pieces are cut using the Rotary Blade for Cameo 4! Some fabric glue and basic hand-stitching brings it all together! Would you make your own […]
Silhouette Story: Lisa Lloyd Paper
We are thrilled to share the story of Lisa Lloyd, the talented paper artist based in the UK. Her life-like renditions of birds and nature caught our eye and we had to share how she uses her Silhouette machine to make her incredible work. Question: How did you get started designing and making paper sculptures? […]
Dip-Dyed Pumpkin Treat Bags
If you have a Halloween party coming up, and you want to send guests home with something a bit more dressed up than a plain candy bar, these pumpkin treat bags are just the thing! We used Printable Heat Transfer sheets to add a sweet pumpkin face to dip-dyed muslin bags to resemble candy corn. […]
Introduction to the Silhouette Cameo® 4
Silhouette Cameo® 4 Silhouette’s game-changing desktop cutting machine—the Silhouette Cameo® 4—is here! Now with the Cameo 4, there are even more cutting possibilities. Like its predecessor, the Cameo 4 cuts up to 12 inches wide, but it’s got some brand new features. With an all new, dual-motor system, you can experiences increased power and speed. […]
Felt Strawberry Pillow
Is there anything sweeter than a strawberry pillow!? With the new Cameo 4 and the Rotary Blade for Cameo 4, you can create a this scrumptious felt pillow in a snap! Perfect for a child’s bedroom or nursery! Supplies Needed: Silhouette Cameo® 4 Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat—Use a high-tack or extra sticky mat Silhouette Rotary Blade […]
Felt Play Cookies
Kids always have the sweetest toys, and these felt cookies are no exception! Made with the Silhouette Cameo® 4 and the Rotary Blade for Cameo 4 (Coming in November!), these treats are simple to make and only require some simple hand-stitching for assembly. Now that we’ve made cookies, we can’t help but think of the […]
Cat Pocket Shirt
Making this custom shirt for your little one is pretty easy and quick! We found this cute shirt at Target and grabbed some spare fabric to make this cat peeking over a pocket for a fun, little toddler. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Fabric […]
Lemon Espadrilles
If your summer shoes need a bit of a face lift, heat transfer is an inexpensive option that will do the trick! A simple lemon design with layered colors comes together quickly and is the perfect motif for these warm weather months! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® AutoBlade or Rachet Blade Smooth Heat […]
Oversize Fruit Checkers
Summer days usually mean plenty of time spent outdoors enjoying the sun! If you’re in need of some new activities, this Oversize Fruit Checkers game is just the thing! With a fabric checkerboard and chipboard pieces, you can easily take it to the park or the beach. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Cutting Mat […]
Father’s Day Felt Foam Finger
My husband has a pretty awesome fan club that includes two kiddos who think he’s amazing! And they’re right; he is our Mr. Incredible! Inspired by the iconic foam fingers, this DIY project is a fun way to express our team spirit on Father’s Day! Follow along the tutorial below to create your own #1 […]
Bunny Easter Baskets
Easter is around the corner, and we wanted to make some custom bunny baskets that are perfect for stashing all the spring goodies and hunted eggs. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Deep Cut Blade Silhouette Fabric Stabilizer Silhouette Hook Tool Silhouette Heat Transfer – Smooth Black Silhouette […]
Tea Towel Kisses
Let’s bring a little Valentine love to the kitchen. These tea towels are so cute you’ll want to kiss them! With this charming font and kissable lip design, you can create a tea towel of your own. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Heat Transfer Metallic Vinyl […]
Center Field Quilt
Quilting is my all-time favorite thing to do, but a close second to quilting is watching my kids play sports. There’s nothing like a spending the afternoon at a sunny baseball game watching my oldest boy play center field. This quilt is inspired by hours at the ballpark watching him do what he loves very […]
Little Acorn Pillow Cover
It’s that time of year when the acorns fall and the fall projects are in full swing! Learn how to make this patterned acorn pillow cover by following along with the tutorial below! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO®, or Silhouette Portrait®, Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Fabric Blade Basic Sewing Supplies, including a cutting mat, a ruler, […]
Napkin with Metallic Heat Transfer Applique
With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate and set your table. Silhouette’s got great products that are perfect for just that! We’re going to show you how you can easily create customized napkins and place cards. Just follow the tutorial below! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette […]
Scrapbook Embroidery Mash-Up
Typically, scrapbooking is done on paper and stored inside an album, but the fun part of creativity is that there are no rules and it’s okay to do things a little differently. For this project, I wanted to showcase a scrapbook design in a way that is displayed on a wall as if it was […]
Sugar Skull Wreath with the Silhouette Alta
I love creating new wreaths for each holiday or special occasion. This year, I thought I would try something new using my Silhouette Alta®, and I made these cute sugar skulls to accent my wreath. It turned out great! Keep reading the tutorial below to see how you can make your own. Supplies Needed: Silhouette […]
Printable Heat Transfer
Tis the season for Halloween parties with lots of sweet tricks and treats! Today we’re going to show you how to create these mini Halloween-themed tote bags. They are a great option for holding candy and any other party favors you want to hand out. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting […]
3D Camera with Silhouette ModelMaker™
One of the exciting things you can do with the Silhouette ModelMaker™ software is make 2D designs into 3D creations. If you’d like to learn how you can make your own, follow along with this tutorial! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette ModelMaker™ Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Cardstock Silhouette Metallic Heat […]
Printable Heat Transfer Applique
Printable heat transfer is one of the most versatile materials that Silhouette offers. You can print any design and put it on any fabric surface. Today we’ll show you how to create and apply this applique to a onesie as well as how to create a gift box for it. It’s really easy—we promise! Follow […]
DIY Clothing Labels
My kiddo started preschool earlier this month, and I was looking for a way to label her spare clothing because of the occasional wardrobe changes, from potty accidents to sticky/dried slime goo. Lost and found piles are pretty much ubiquitous in school settings, so I think this project is a win-win for teachers and parents! […]
Ceramic Plate with a Stencil Decoration
Today we will show you how to decorate a ceramic plate with a stencil decoration. And we will do this in the Color Me Mine studio, where we can leave our ceramic project to glaze after we are done painting it. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO®, Silhouette Portrait®, or Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette […]
Neon Heat Transfer T-shirt
It’s summertime, and that means we need some bright and happy summerware! Check out this step-by-step tutorial to see how you can make your very own mermaid-themed t-shirt with neon heat transfer. Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO®, Silhouette Portrait®, or Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Heat Transfer – smooth – neon pink, […]
4th of July Onesie Tutorial
I decided to create onesies for my twins, and I chose an Abraham Lincoln theme for the 4th of July! This is a super easy project that doesn’t cost very much to make, and I found a design online that was licensed for free use. Plus, I have bundles of onesies here at home, so […]
Heat Transfer on Vintage Army Jacket
I purchased my first Silhouette CAMEO machine in 2011, and I have never customized clothing with heat transfer material before. Can you believe that? I’ve always placed heat transfer on tea towels or pillows but never clothing, so this project is the first for me. My 12-year-old daughter purchased this vintage army jacket from a […]
Record Player Heat Transfer
I don’t know about you, but I love vinyl records. Listening to them with my record player gives me a sense of relaxation. I’ve been wanting to customize my record player for quite some time now, so I finally took some time to go through tons of designs from the Silhouette Design Store. Supplies Needed: […]
Silhouette Heat Transfer Materials
Heat transfer is one of the most popular materials to cut with your Silhouette! Using heat transfer, you can design and create custom-made apparel, home décor, and so much more. Heat transfer is a film material that has a heat-activated adhesive backing, so it can bond permanently to fabric. This means it can be applied onto various fabric surfaces, such […]
12 Quick How-tos
There’s a lot you can do with a Silhouette machine and different creative materials. We’ve put together an eBook with 12 different how-tos to help you learn exactly what you need to do. And in no time, you’ll go from a Silhouette beginner to a Silhouette pro! Here are a few of the tutorials included […]
Rhinestone Unicorn Tee
Did you know that there are designs in the Silhouette Design Store that are specifically for creating rhinestone projects? We love all things sparkly, so this tutorial left us with some heart eyes. Follow along to see how you can make your own rhinestone design! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO®, Silhouette Portrait®, or Silhouette Curio™ (with the large […]
Mini Pillows Using Printable Heat Transfer Material
One of the things I love about Silhouette is that they have numerous products to chose from, and for this blog post I wanted to create something with the printable heat transfer material. This was the very first time I used this product. Don’t get discouraged by the idea of trying something new because if I […]
Printable Applique on White Shirt
A week ago, we posted the tutorial about using Printable Heat Transfer for dark fabrics. Today, we will continue with an explanation on how to work with Printable Heat Transfer for light fabrics. Let’s get started! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® or Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Studio® Printable Heat Transfer – Light Fabrics Printer Shirt […]
Why Silhouette?
Silhouette is a manufacturer of electronic cutting machines and corresponding products. They produce products and technologies aimed at allowing creative people everywhere the most options and the fewest restrictions when it comes to electronic cutting and 3D printing as well as designing, crafting, and making anything and everything. Silhouette currently has three cutting machines, one […]
Introduction to Cameo 3
The Silhouette CAMEO® is the ultimate DIY machine. It uses a small blade to cut over 100 materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and fabric up to 12 inches wide. The Cameo has the ability to register and cut printed materials and is PixScan™ compatible.
Printable Winter Bear Applique
Today we want to share with you how to apply Printable Heat Transfer onto dark fabric using a winter bear design. If you need any additional help with this process, check out Silhouette’s YouTube channel. We have a video that shows you How to use Printable Heat Transfer for Dark Fabrics as well as other how-to videos to […]
Accessories Guide
Silhouette machine accessories and tools are specifically designed for use with your Silhouette.
Engagement Photo Display
Happy New Year, y’all! First of all, how many of you have a New Year’s resolution to finally open up your Silhouette machine? Well, don’t be afraid! Open up that sweet baby, and let’s craft. Christmas and New Year happen to be engagement times; that’s just well known. So I wanted to create this super […]
How-to PixScan™
What is “PixScan™ technology? “PixScan™ technology allows you to cut precisely around any printed image or position cut lines in a specific location on your material using a camera or scanner.”The PixScan™ feature cuts according to an image’s actual size, whether it be to provide a contour cut around the image, to nest images into an oddly shaped […]
Five Last-minute Christmas Gifts
You wake up in a cold sweat. Sitting straight up in bed, you realize something: there are only 3 more days until Christmas. Ahhhhh! In all seriousness, I am here to calm your pre-Christmas nerves with five last-minute Christmas gifts you can make today. This way, you can check those last few stragglers off your […]
Little Girl Leggings With Copper Heat Transfer Material
Make this wardrobe staple shine with a touch of copper heat transfer! I picked out three different designs and ironed them on to look like little knee patches. This is a super cute and super fast way to customize your little one’s wardrobe. Supplied Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Metallic Heat […]
“HOME is Where the Heart is” Personalized Water Bottle (with Intake Tracker)
Two things you might have in common with me. One, I love where I live (I live in Eastern Washington). Two, I drink way too much soda (or is it pop? Soda-pop? Cola?). If these sound like you then high-five! Being motivated to drink water is personally my biggest struggle, so I tried to infuse […]
Unique Father’s Day Gift: Make A Custom Stamped Dopp Kit
Making custom stamped fabric is a fun way to personalize a gift for your favorite guy this Father’s Day. My husband is a beekeeper so I decided that a honeycomb design would be fitting, but the possibilities are endless. I also considered other motifs like anchors or mountains or even a monogram–all of them would […]
Favorite Projects To Get Ready For Summer
Well hello, June! Thank you, Mother Nature, for the fabulous Florida spring weather. Now, it’s time to get ready for some summer fun! Beach days occupy most of our summer bucket list around here, but we like to have other fun things to look forward to, as well. Need some summer prep ideas too? Check […]
5 Print & Cut Projects For Your Gallery Wall
Do you ever make things too complicated? Yeah, me neither. 😉 Kelly here today to show you how to fill a gallery wall with Print & Cut designs. This is a great way to make a lot of impact with minimal effort. Are you ready for some easy decor? I’ve chosen five of my favorite […]
Refresh Your Wardrobe In Minutes With Heat Transfer Vinyl
Ahhh, spring is right around the corner. I’m going to be completely honest here… spring is my favorite season! I love walking outside and hearing the newly hatched birds chirp. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing again and it seems as though the earth is waking from a cold winter slumber. So why shouldn’t we […]
Five Ways To Customize Your CAMEO Dust Cover
One of the first projects I think every proud new CAMEO owner should do when you get a new Silhouette machine is to customize your CAMEO dust cover. I love having a matchy-matchy workspace—I try to do a little custom work on everything to make it fit right in with my décor. The covers are made from […]
Properly Care For Your Silhouette Blade
Caring for your Silhouette blade will ensure the longest life possible. You’ll know it’s time for a new blade when performance declines. I’ve been known to always keep a brand new blade waiting on deck. I’ve also been known to keep a blade past it’s prime in case of crafting emergency. I think this qualifies […]
Quick, Cute, And Easy Last Minute Valentine’s Day Crafts
Hi crafty friends! I don’t know about you but I *love* Valentine’s Day, everything about it! Some of my favorite memories of growing up with my sister are the times when she helped me make my Valentine’s Day cards. She always made sure I had the cutest cards in class. Today, I’ll be showing you […]
7 Holiday Gift Ideas Using Heat Transfer Material
Thanksgiving is well over and the Christmas crafting rush has officially begun! Have you created gifts for family and friends yet? This round up will show you awesome holiday gift ideas you can make using your Silhouette CAMEO® and one of my favorite materials to craft with, Silhouette Heat Transfer material. Here are 7 projects I will be […]
Personalize Your Text With The Photo-Fill Feature
Hello Silhouette Nation! Carrie again showing you how to add photos to your text designs to really add some punch to your amazing projects. I wanted to make another fun art piece to add to my ever growing collage wall in my craft room to inspire me every time I walk in there. […]
Five Unexpected Surfaces For Heat Transfer Material | Bonus Tutorial
Hello fellow crafters! Audrey here today and I’m so excited to be posting for my VERY first time here on the Silhouette Blog. Let me guess, you’ve used heat transfer material before to create onesies for your littles, a tote bag, or maybe an adult t-shirt with some kind of custom text, am I right? Well […]
The Silhouette Tool Kit
Hello everyone! Carrie here and I’m going to demonstrate how to use the versatile tool kit for your projects. I chose to make a 3-D picture frame featuring my two adorable boys. Fun Fact: I just had my second son on March 19 so I’m a sleep-deprived “mombie” at the moment. The hospital has a photographer […]
Six Ways The Silhouette Mint™ Can Customize Your Wedding
Brides, Grooms, couples of all ages—have I got something special in store for you. Brittany here, sharing some different ways you can use your Silhouette Mint™ to help make your wedding a custom DIY to die for. From stamped flatware to personalized return address stamps, we’ll highlight a few and even share the full tutorial for […]