Tag: Beginner

Free Class: Father’s Day Apron Set

Free Class: Father’s Day Apron Set

  New free class! Make a Father’s Day Apron set! This Michaels/Silhouette live online class was held live on Thursday, June 5th 2025, at 11am MDT (12pm CDT). Class Replay: Find links to class supplies below this video. Note: I did not mention this in 

Free Class – Custom Graduation Tumbler

Free Class – Custom Graduation Tumbler

It’s time for a new free Michaels/Silhouette class! We’re going beginner-friendly with applying vinyl to make a custom graduation tumbler for the grad in your life! The class was live (online) for registered attendees on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00 am MT (12pm CT). 

Free Class: Stenciled Lotus Card

Free Class: Stenciled Lotus Card

  This is my most-recent free Michaels/Silhouette class! It was live on Zoom on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MDT (12 p.m. CDT). We’re creating a stenciled lotus card! REGISTER HERE (ended) on the Michaels website. Missed the class or want to watch 

Free Class – Crepe Paper Crocuses

Free Class – Crepe Paper Crocuses

  I’ve got another free Michaels/Silhouette class coming up! This time I’ll teach you how to make crepe paper crocuses with the Silhouette Cameo 5 and Rotary Blade. It will be a live online class on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 11am MT / 12pm 

Free Class – Shaker Card with the ES Mat

Free Class – Shaker Card with the ES Mat

This free Michaels/Silhouette class is making a simple heart shaker card using the Silhouette ES Mat! Register here (ended) to join me on Thursday, February 6th at 11am MT (12pm CT). Watch the video replay below, and find all the class details and supplies below 

Free Class – Silhouette Cameo 5 Basics

Free Class – Silhouette Cameo 5 Basics

  I’ve got a free online Michaels & Silhouette class this week! Join me to learn all about the Silhouette Cameo 5, and ask your questions live on Zoom! Thursday, 11am MT / 12pm CT — January 16, 2024 Did you miss it? Watch the 

Free Class – Foiled Gift Tags

Free Class – Foiled Gift Tags

  Foiled Gift Tags with the Silhouette Heat Pen My next free live online Michaels class is Friday, December 20th! I’ll be at the Silhouette office, Zooming with Michaels to teach you how to make these foiled gift tags with the Silhouette Heat Pen. (11am 

Design, Craft and Business Summit 2024

Design, Craft and Business Summit 2024

  I’ve got another class coming up, and I want to invite you to the Design, Craft and Business Summit happening November 7th and 8th, 2024. I’m excited to announce I will be teaching a class on applying heat foil to acrylic with the Silhouette 

All Things Silhouette Conference 2024

All Things Silhouette Conference 2024

  I’m excited to invite you to the All Things Silhouette Conference, taking place November 15-17, 2024! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be teaching a class called “Pocket Full of Posies” and I’d love for you to be part of it! My class will 

Engrave Pocket Hugs with the Curio 2

Engrave Pocket Hugs with the Curio 2

  My next live Silhouette/Michael’s class is here! This class was held on Tuesday, August 20th at 1pm MDT. We engraved pocket hugs in acrylic! Here is the class replay. Find class details and a supply list below the video.   Details Class Description:  Unlock 

Customized Zipper Pouch

Customized Zipper Pouch

  It’s been a while, but I’m back with Michaels and Silhouette for a free online class. We’re making this cute customized zipper pouch! It’s on Monday, July 15th at 1pm MDT. Here is the replay. Find class details and the supply list below the 

Craft Along: Graduation Cake Topper

Craft Along: Graduation Cake Topper

It’s been a while since I filmed a Craft Along class with Silhouette, and we thought a graduation theme would be fun! I made this cute graduation cake topper, and you can make it too! Is graduation season hitting you this year like it’s hitting 

Craft Along: Embossed Vellum Card

Craft Along: Embossed Vellum Card

Learn how to make an embossed vellum card in my latest free Silhouette Craft Along class! I know many of you are curious about how to use the new Silhouette Embossing Tools released in late 2023. There are lots of ways to use them, but 

Craft Along: Crepe Paper Potted Plant

Craft Along: Crepe Paper Potted Plant

Are you ready to make this crepe paper potted plant? I’ve created a simple project for crepe paper beginners in this latest free Silhouette Craft Along online class! You can use the Silhouette Cameo 5 or Cameo 4 with a Silhouette Rotary Blade for this 

Craft Along: Hanging Snowflakes

Craft Along: Hanging Snowflakes

Have you been curious about the new Electrostatic Mat (ES Mat) that you can purchase to go with the new Silhouette Cameo 5? I’ll take some of the mystery out of the process with a fun and simple project in this Craft Along class. Let’s 

Craft Along: Pumpkin Treat Box

Craft Along: Pumpkin Treat Box

I’ve got a new Silhouette Craft Along class showing you how to make a Pumpkin Treat Box. This class uses the new Portrait 4! You can also use any older model of Portrait or any Cameo to make this easy cardstock craft. This is just 

Lia Griffith Flower Arranging Masterclass

Lia Griffith Flower Arranging Masterclass

Lia Griffith is accepting enrollments now for her newest masterclass, A Beginner’s Guide to Arranging Paper Flowers. I took this class in August, and it was a great way to take my paper flower hobby to the next level! I highly recommend it. I’m throwing 

All Things Silhouette Fall 2023

All Things Silhouette Fall 2023

I’m happy to announce the next virtual All Things Silhouette Conference is coming soon! The classes and fun begin the weekend of November 11-12, 2023.   Who Should Attend All Things Silhouette? If you own any model of Silhouette cutting machine, this conference is for 

Layered Painted Card with PixScan

Layered Painted Card with PixScan

My newest tutorial on the Silhouette 101 Blog shows a great project to put your Silhouette PixScan™ cutting mat to use! Hand paint watercolor blocks, then use the PixScan™ mat to cut the layers exactly where you painted the colors. It’s almost like magic! 🙂 

Quirky Mug with Color-Change Vinyl

Quirky Mug with Color-Change Vinyl

Isn’t this a fun mug? You can use your Silhouette cutting machine (any model) to make this quirky mug with color-changing vinyl. Or choose any design you like from the Silhouette Design Store! This one I made for my daughter is Design ID #378841. I’ve 

Craft Along: Paper Floral Wreath

Craft Along: Paper Floral Wreath

I’m excited to share this sweet floral project with you! This free Craft Along Silhouette Class will guide you through making a paper floral wreath. I love making a range of flowers, from realistic to colorful and charming. This project uses pattern paper, so its 

DIY Hedgehog Bookmark

DIY Hedgehog Bookmark

I’ve got a fun tutorial for this stretchy DIY hedgehog bookmark over on the Silhouette 101 blog! Check it out HERE. Not into hedgehogs and mushrooms? You can use the steps to turn your favorite design into a bookmark similar to this. Enjoy! P.S. This 

Craft Along: Dad Boutonniere

Craft Along: Dad Boutonniere

Need a charming but simple craft for Father’s Day? My Silhouette Craft Along free video class will guide you through making a Dad Boutonniere for Father’s Day!   Craft Along Video: Dad Boutonniere Here’s the video class. You can find the supply list and written 

Craft Along: Cosmos Paper Flower

Craft Along: Cosmos Paper Flower

In this free Silhouette Craft Along Class, I’ll teach you how to make a cosmos paper flower from cardstock. I try to teach something a little different with each paper flower, and this one will use a couple of new coloring techniques, plus some shaping 

Craft Along: Grad Explosion Box

Craft Along: Grad Explosion Box

It’s time for another Silhouette Craft Along video! Make a grad explosion box for the graduate in your life! This is a fun 3D paper craft to give away — full of treats or cash or gift cards or whatever! When you lift the lid,