By Sep 01, 2023

Layered Card with PixScan

In today’s papercraft project, I’ll show you how to create a layered card with hand-painted elements, and then use a PixScan™ mat to cut exactly where you need to! While you can cut this design with colored cardstock, and you can take more time to cut on a regular cutting mat, the way I will […]

By Jul 20, 2023

Quirky Mug

One of my favorite things about using a Silhouette machine is being able to customize things for friends and loved ones without breaking the bank. This cute design is from the Silhouette Design Store, applied with color-changing vinyl to a thrift-store mug. Check out the tutorial below! You Will Need: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Silhouette […]

By Jun 19, 2023

Hedgehog DIY Bookmark

With many kids now on summer vacation, I think it’s time for a DIY bookmark to encourage reading, don’t you? This is a layered paper craft that you can customize with different designs. I’ll take you step-by-step through making this adorable hedgehog bookmark. You will need: ¼ in. or ½ in. wide elastic Cardstock in […]

By Feb 08, 2023

Fish Valentines to Share

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’ve got a print & cut project to make cute homemade fish valentines for your little ones to share! Check out the tutorial below. Supplies: Letter size sticker paper Swedish Fish gummy candies Plastic ziplock bags (3” x 4”) – or use prepackaged Swedish Fish candies Silhouette […]

By Jan 23, 2023

Make Your Own Fuzzy Coloring Poster

Do you remember those fuzzy coloring posters you had as a kid? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create your own from flocked heat transfer material! This is even better than the original posters because the fuzz does not come loose to cover your markers, and you can choose your own design! Supplies: […]

By Dec 06, 2022

Winter Branch Décor

Last year I shared a fairly elaborate paper poinsettia centerpiece. I want to share a holiday papercraft project again this year, but this winter branch is simpler. The artists have their own tutorials you can follow after purchasing the designs, but I only use portions of their projects and will show you my own method […]

By Nov 21, 2022

Make Customized Window Cards

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to do a little designing in Silhouette Studio® to create these customized window cards. These have sketched elements and Print & Cut elements, as well. I’ll walk you through each step so you can make cute sloth Christmas cards like mine, or you can change the elements to suit your […]

By Oct 14, 2022

Fall Embellished Wood House

Fall is one of my favorite crafting seasons! For this project, I decided to add some pretty paper leaves to a painted wooden bird house. Do you want to make one for yourself? Follow along with the tutorial below. Supply List: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Cutting mat and blade for your machine Silhouette Studio® Wooden […]

By Aug 16, 2022

Use a Dingbat Font to Customize T-shirts

As school approaches for my kids, I like to buy a few inexpensive T-shirts and customize them with heat transfer material. To get my son involved in the design process, I let him choose from a range of designs found in a themed dingbat font. He’s happy. Mom’s happy. It’s all good. Read on to […]

By Jul 18, 2022

Miniature Island Scene

Don’t you love miniatures? I do! I’ve created this miniature island scene in a cloche dome to take my mind off the summer heat. Follow along with my tutorial below to find out how to make this cute 3D paper craft! Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Silhouette Studio® Cutting mat — Standard Tack AutoBlade 2mm […]

By Jun 20, 2022

Patriotic Glitter Vinyl Tumbler

Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner! I made this patriotic tumbler with glitter adhesive vinyl to add extra pizzazz. Follow the tutorial below to make your own. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Silhouette Studio® AutoBlade or other blade Cutting mat Red glitter vinyl Blue glitter vinyl Strong tack transfer tape Hook weeding […]

By Mar 21, 2022

Floral Shadow Box Display

How about some easy spring décor for your home? Here’s a quick tutorial for this pretty paper floral shadow box display that you can make yourself with a Silhouette machine. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Silhouette Studio® – Basic Edition or higher Cutting mat 1mm blade – I use the AutoBlade Spatula tool Scraper tool […]