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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for spring! It’s this time of year that I start adding bits of color and flower décor around my house to whisk away the winter blues. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to dress up a simple frame by adding vinyl to the glass. I’ll be […]

If you’re looking for some easy but impressive gift embellishments, try these paper poinsettias! All you need is some pretty paper and your Silhouette machine. They come together quickly and add a nice “wow factor” to your gifts! Supply List: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Silhouette Studio® – Basic Edition or higher Red foil cardstock (65 […]

Here’s a fun project you can make for your fall décor that uses a reverse canvas technique. You get to paint the design however you like using vinyl as a stencil, and then use a layer of heat transfer to tidy up the design! This can be a relaxing project for yourself, or you can […]