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 […]

Sometimes I want to make a cute seasonal project that is fast and inexpensive. Here’s an idea for a quick spring welcome sign that uses vinyl on a dollar-store sign, along with paper or premade wooden accents. I’ve got two variations of this welcome sign – one for general springtime and one for Easter. Both […]

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 […]

My, how the year has flown by! Let’s finish off the year on a high note with these December online classes! We’ve got a variety of virtual classes to choose from, so read the descriptions below and sign up for any (or all) of them. All December Classes December 7: Get to Know the New […]

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 […]

We’ve got three great classes in September to help you learn more Silhouette skills! Check out the online class offerings and register below. All Classes September 7: Make your First Cut with Silhouette September 14: Learn All About Fonts and Text in Silhouette Studio (Premium) September 28: Learn Silhouette Cardmaking September 7: Make your First […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]