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How to Download Embrilliance Essentials for Beginners

Embrilliance Essentials is a sewing and embroidery design software - compatible with both Mac and PC - that will give you a lot of flexibility if you are trying to merge applique or embroidery designs. 

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There's a free version of Embrilliance, but if you want a lot more features you'll want to do the one time paid upgrade to Embrilliance Essentials. In this tutorial I'll show you how to download Embrilliance Essentials for beginners on a Mac.  The process is essential the same on PC. 

Fastest (and Scariest) Way to Weed Vinyl...5 Tips and a Silhouette Video Tutorial

I recently shared a quick video on the Silhouette School Facebook page showing a vinyl weeding technique I called "BandAid Method"...for obvious reasons. And from the sound of the collective gasp, you all lost.your.minds.

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This technique where you quickly rip off the excess vinyl around the cut design, rather than slowly pulling away the negative, has also been called Snap Weeding.  Some also suggest "Waxing Method" might be most appropriate.  I'll let you decide.

How to Retro Warp Text in Silhouette Studio

Have you ever wondered how to get the popular warped text effect in Silhouette Studio? 

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This retro look is all the rage right now so read on for the step by step details on how to make retro wavy text in Silhouette Studio. 

Free Hello Spring Cut File

It's officially Spring....and Freebie Friday! Here is another Silhouette Free Download for you!

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 Grab this Spring inspired Silhouette cut file for FREE!

HTV Shirt Decal Placement and Size Tips and Resources

One of the main questions about working with Heat Transfer Vinyl is how to know where to place the decal on a shirt.  For instance, exactly what is the correct pocket logo placement and how far down from the neckline should a large centered decal start?

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Today I'm going to share some tips and resources I use when placing heat transfer vinyl on blank shirts.

How to Do Full Wrap Sublimation Mugs with Cricut Mug Press In Just Six Minutes

You can do full wrap sublimation mugs with the Cricut Mug Press..and they're ready in just six minutes! 

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This is an easy beginner sublimation tutorial thanks to the pretty fail-proof Cricut Mug Press. Read on for how to do a full wrap sublimation mug in just 6 minutes! 

Beginner Glass Etching Tutorial with Silhouette Stencil

Did you know you can use etching cream on glass dishes so they're safe for the microwave and oven?

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This etching glass tutorial will walk you through exactly how to cut a Silhouette stencil and go about etching pyrex glassware.

5 Reasons to Consider the Roland BN-20A (And an Epic Giveaway)

If you're considering getting a Roland printer and cutter, there are plenty of arguments to jump straight to the BN2-20A vs the BN-20A. But there are also a handful of good reasons the BN-20A may actually be a better option for YOU! 

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When the newer model BN2 was released in 2023, Roland kept the BN-20 and BN-20A ecosolvent printers and cutters around and I'm so glad they did..and you should be too because it's a much more affordable option for many people. 

I love the Roland BN-20A so much that I've partnered up with Roland and Swing Design to GIVE AWAY a BN-20A! 

Read on for 5 reasons where the BN-20A edges out the BN2-20A and may actually be the better 20" Roland printer and cutter for you..plus details on how to enter to win one! 

Free Hoppy Easter Cut File

It is my favorite day of the week, Freebie Friday!! Here is another Silhouette Free Download! 

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Get ready for Easter with this cute Hoppy Easter bunny design! Get the Silhouette cut file for FREE!

Double Sided Print and Cut Silhouette CAMEO Designs

Did you know it's possible to make double-sided print and cut designs with your Silhouette CAMEO?! Yes!!!


It's a more advanced technique - but one that I suggest you master because it comes in really handy. I've used it to make everything from greeting cards to little printables for my kids with this front/back print and cut technique.

How to Press Multiple Colors of HTV | Silhouette CAMEO Tutorial

Have you ever wanted to use multiple colors of HTV on a Silhouette project, but were unsure about what one you should press first? 

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In this tutorial I have chosen a beautiful metallic red HTV and a regular smooth white HTV and will show you how to cut and press both on the the same blank - in this case a tote bag.