Crafty Projects and Silhouette Inspiration and Instruction
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). …
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 …
Are you ready? HPN (Heat Press Nation) is having their annual Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale! HPN will release new deals each weekday, and the deals stay active until the final day of Cyber Monday. As an affiliate, I can only share the deals …
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 …
As I look out my window today and watch several more inches of snow accumulate, it does not feel like spring quite yet. But I know it’s coming! Here are a couple of easy spring signs you can make with inexpensive dollar store signs, wooden …
I am excited to announce the long-awaited launch of the Crafter’s Guide to Cutting Machines skills courses through Lia Griffith! I’m teaching the Silhouette course, Lia is teaching the Cricut course, and we craft together to assemble the projects! Read all the details on this …
Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner! I made this patriotic tumbler with glitter adhesive vinyl to add extra pizzazz. Follow my tutorial here on the Silhouette 101 Blog to make your own.
I’ve discovered that yard signs are quite easy and inexpensive to make with vinyl! I’ve got a tutorial for using the Cameo Pro to make this graduation yard sign over on the Silhouette 101 blog. Read the step-by-step Cameo Pro tutorial HERE. You can find …
Next week I’m teaching how to make these cute Easter Bunny jar toppers! It’s a fun Easter project to do with the littles or to give as personalized gifts. This premium online Silhouette class will be live on Zoom through Michaels at 1pm MT on …
Here’s my newest tutorial on the Silhouette 101 blog. It’s a simple project to dress up a frame with vinyl. I used textured translucent adhesive vinyl, but you can do this with any vinyl you’d like! All the details are in my tutorial HERE.
Here’s another fun seasonal fall craft that I’m calling painted reverse-canvas decor for fall. I used paint, adhesive vinyl, and heat transfer vinyl on a pre-stretched canvas to create this custom piece of art. Check out my step-by-step tutorial on the Silhouette Blog HERE. This …
My next premium online class with Michaels is open for registration! Just in time for U.S. Thanksgiving, I’ll show how to make this decorative cutting board with vinyl on wood. This is a pretty popular use for vinyl, so I’ll be sharing all kinds …
Perfectly Layered Vinyl Tutorial: In this video, I’ll show you how to achieve perfectly layered vinyl with your multi-colored Silhouette vinyl projects. I’ll show you how to work with any typical colored design in Silhouette Studio, then add crosshair placement guides in the software before …
I’ve got exciting news to share today! Silhouette is introducing the Cameo Pro machine! This is a 24-inch cutter, and yes, it cuts a full 24 inches wide. You may have heard the buzz from announcements made at Silhouette Summit 2019 about the Cameo 4 …
This has been a busy week! Today I’m here to announce you can sign up for a free online class “Customize your Space with Vinyl” with me at Michael’s! I’ll be at Silhouette Headquarters LIVE at 3 p.m. CST on September 9, 2020 to share …
Welcome to my version of a Harry Potter birthday party, pandemic style. There is no shortage of Harry Potter birthday party ideas out there, so most of the ideas I got from other sources. A few things are uniquely mine. Pandemic Alterations In the …
Hello, friends! I’ve got a new tutorial for you on how to use vinyl to customize your kitchen mixer. You can find my tutorial over here on the Silhouette 101 blog. I used the Silhouette Portrait to show how you can do big projects with …
Today I want to share how I turned a robot mask coloring page into a design I could cut with my Silhouette Cameo. One of my favorite uses for my Silhouette machines over the years has been the opportunity to be creative with my children’s …
Guide to Glass Etching is another Silhouette 101 video class I created with Silhouette America. This continues to round out all of our foundational classes for popular materials used with Silhouette machines. You can watch from the beginning, or skip to the various sections …
Are you ready for this month’s sale through Silhouette America? I’m happy to provide you with the following deals when you use my promo code TIME2 at checkout through silhouetteamerica.com. $50 off the Silhouette Alta® 3D Printer (a rare discount), bringing it down to $249.99 …
Need some sparkle in your fall crafts? Silhouette’s new glitter vinyl is available now, and I jumped on the chance to use it as soon as it arrived! Check out my tutorial HERE on the Silhouette Blog for decorating fall jars with glitter vinyl.
Can you believe Christmas is only 73 days away? I know it’s only October, but it’s amazing how fast time goes this time of year as the holidays approach. So it’s time to make a new Advent Calendar! This Advent Calendar was available only in …
Need an idea for a handmade wedding gift? I’ve got a full tutorial for creating this etched glass project over on the Silhouette Blog HERE. The easiest way to get all the supplies and tools for glass etching is to purchase this Glass Etching Starter Kit. …
Hi, my friends! I just wanted to pop in and let you know the full release version of Silhouette Studio has been updated to version 4.1.441. I’ve been working with the beta versions leading up to this, and I think you’ll like the changes. …
Have you tried the new Silhouette Studio feature of “Object on Path?” It’s so cool! You can take any design, not just text, and drag it to a path to create new and interesting designs. I’ve got a tutorial over on the Silhouette America blog. …
