Month: June 2015

Silhouette Lesson: Common Functions

Silhouette Lesson: Common Functions

Common Functions This Silhouette Studio lesson covers basic, frequently-used functions. I explain the variety of saving options and what they do, along with several ways to copy & paste and to group & ungroup. All of the functions discussed in this video apply to both 

Silhouette Lesson: Grid Window

Silhouette Lesson: Grid Window

The Grid Window is a very helpful feature for Silhouette users. I use it all the time! (You’ll see me use the Grid feature throughout my video lessons.) This lesson covers basic features for all Silhouette Studio users, but I also show a few extra 

Silhouette Lesson: Text Tool

Silhouette Lesson: Text Tool

There are many things you can do with text in Silhouette Studio, and this lesson is a basic introduction to the Text Tool. Silhouette Studio: Text Tool This lesson explains how to use the Text Tool in Silhouette Studio (both Basic and Designer Edition). Learn 

Owl Party

Owl Party

I don’t do big parties. But I do love my Silhouette CAMEO, so when I do a party it definitely involves my Silhouette. My daughter loves owls, so for her last birthday party we had an owl party theme. Invitations First, I made cute owl 

Silhouette Lesson: Quick Menu & Shortcut Buttons

Silhouette Lesson: Quick Menu & Shortcut Buttons

Here are two more Silhouette lessons covering many of the buttons/icons at the top and bottom of your Silhouette Studio screen. Remember, passwords to these videos are in their descriptions. Email subscribers, you must be on my website to view the videos (click the post 

My Favorite Script Fonts

My Favorite Script Fonts

I had a reader ask me what my favorite script fonts are, so I decided to include them in a post that could benefit all of you. These script fonts are ones I’ve actually used and liked. I provide the links below, but I couldn’t 

Silhouette Lesson: Design Page

Silhouette Lesson: Design Page

Design Page Settings Window This Silhouette lesson discusses your options on the Design Page Settings Window in Silhouette Studio. For Basic and Designer Edition, all recent versions. (Recorded with v.3.3.451.) Password: page

Birthday Watercolor Card

Birthday Watercolor Card

This was a fun watercolor card to make. I used several colors of dye inkpads and a sponge to dab colors all over a piece of watercolor paper, then used a refillable water brush to blend the colors. I think it looks a lot like 

Silhouette Studio Lesson: Library

Silhouette Studio Lesson: Library

This Silhouette Studio lesson talks about the Library in your software. How to search for shapes you already have, how to sort your shapes, how to use and create folders and subfolders for organizing your designs, and more. It should also apply to organizing patterns 

Silhouette Studio Design Store

Silhouette Studio Design Store

I really am starting at the basics, here. These three lessons (also found on the SILHOUETTE LESSONS master page) cover the basics of the Silhouette Design Store. How to access it, all your account settings and goodies, and how to purchase designs. The last video 

Girls Camp Pillow Treats | Glow

Girls Camp Pillow Treats | Glow

Here’s a fun idea for a Girls Camp pillow treat, a secret sister gift, or any little uplifting gift. I used my Silhouette CAMEO and white sticker paper to create a print & cut flag onto this glow stick bracelet. I made these last summer 

Silhouette Studio Preferences

Silhouette Studio Preferences

Let’s get started with the next set of Silhouette Studio lessons. These have been on my SILHOUETTE LESSONS master page since my website rollout this past weekend, but I think it will be helpful to have the lessons on individual posts as well. This way 

Father’s Day Word Albums {Free Cut Files}

Father’s Day Word Albums {Free Cut Files}

Because of the popularity of my Grandma word album, I decided to make some albums to share for Father’s Day this year. I’ve got variations for Dad and Grandpa, so hopefully you’ll find one you like. Each album is about 4″ tall, and the width 

Welcome to my new website!

Welcome to my new website!

I did it! I switched from Blogger to a self-hosted site. It may take a bit to work out the little bugs and get it perfected, but so far so good. Please take a look around, and be sure to click through the different pages 

Maintenance

Maintenance

I’m trying to launch my new website this weekend and will be transporting this blog to my new site, FindingTimeToCreate.com. Hopefully all will go well and you will soon be seeing my new look even if you come to this Blogger blog. If it all