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Farmhouse-ish Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School - Freebie Friday!

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This week I've got a design that perfectly captures that farmhouse vibe we all love!

How to Export Files From Silhouette Studio to Your Hard Drive In a Format You Can Use (Game Changer!)

You can now bulk export files from Silhouette Studio AND access them individually to open in other programs, transfer them, or store them in another location. 

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This is one of the biggest - and impactful - changes to Silhouette Studio in a long time. Anyone who has ever wanted to transfer Silhouette Studio files to another program or hard drive  knows how big of a game changer this is. 

Brother Sublimation Printer Ink vs Sawgrass Printer Ink Cost Comparison

If you're in the market for a sublimation printer—whether for crafting or your small business—one of the most important factors to consider isn't just the initial price of the printer. It's the ongoing cost of sublimation ink. 
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It's a hidden cost that usually doesn't get noticed..until it's too late when you've already invested money into the printer and time learning it. 

But I'm getting real - breaking down the real numbers behind sublimation ink costs, comparing the new Brother SP1 sublimation printer with the Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000.

Why Your Silhouette Won't Register Marks (and 5 Quick Fixes!)

If your print and cut job is giving you registration errors, it's almost always a simple setup issue!  

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It can be confusing trying to find the right settings, but we've narrowed down the five biggest things that cause problems for beginners. 

FREE Affinity is Here (Thank You, Canva) - What This Means and How to Download

Affinity is now free...like completely free.  Like you don't even need to put a credit card in - free. 

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Canva, who owns Affinity, is making the downloadable design software available to anyone and whether you're a crafter or a small shop or a graphic designer this is HUGE news!!

Pumpkin Spice Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

That time of week has already rolled around again here at Silhouette School! That's right...Freebie Friday!

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Where are my pumpkin spice lovers? This design has your name written ALL over it!

Sublimate on Cotton Using White Glitter HTV

Sublimation is great for colorful designs that would otherwise require a lot of cutting and layering - but it's not great on cotton or darks.  

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There are a few work-arounds to sublimate on cotton - my favorite being using white glitter heat transfer vinyl!  This Silhouette tutorial will take you from start to finish so you can get a vibrant and sparkly sublimation  design on any fabric in just a few steps. 

Tips for Designing Multi-Color Rhinestone Templates in Silhouette Studio

If you've ever tried to design a rhinestone template with multiple colors and ended up with overlapping rhinestones that don't fit together...this tutorial is for going to show you how to use Silhouette Studio to avoid this issue.  

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Designing rhinestone templates with multiple overlapping elements requires one important step to ensure your rhinestones aren't overlapping. 

Add Any Font in xTool Creative Space - Video Tutorial

If you're new to xTool Creative Space, this is a game-changer: you can use any font that is installed on your computer right inside the software! 

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This opens up tons of design freedom for your laser engraving and cutting projects.

How to Setup Brother Sublimation Printer Drivers and WIFI Printing

There's two parts to the Brother SP-1 Sublimation printer setup: the printer setup and the network connection and driver installation. 


In part 1 of the Brother SP1 set up, we went through the printer setup.  In this tutorial I'll walk you through exactly how to get your sublimation printer connected to your network so you can print wirelessly as well directly from any software program! 

Brother Sublimation Printer Setup to First Print in 30 Minutes!

If you're looking for an entry-level sublimation printer that costs under $400 and has affordable ink- you're going to love this.  Meet the Brother SP-1 sublimation printer

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The best part? You can go from box to first print in under 30 minutes! Read on for the step by step set up guide.