My Best Amazon Prime Day Hack for the Craft Supplies You Buy on Repeat

It's Amazon Prime Day again, and if you're a crafter or you run a small handmade business, I'm going to show you exactly how I shop it (watch the video here!) - including the ONE hack I use every single Prime Day that saves me a ton of money on the stuff I'm buying anyway.

So...here's the thing. Prime Day deals move fast and they sell out, so I'm going to keep this quick and get you straight to the good stuff. 

Eufymake E1 UV Printer: Daily Maintenance Routine

If your eufyMake E1 UV printer has been sitting for a few days and the machine is now in maintenance mode - you should take a few steps before printing. 

And I don't mean just injecting the ink. 

Follow this printing day maintenance to save time, ink and materials and make sure you get the best possible prints. 

Laminated Vinyl Stickers Without Registration Marks

If you're looking to make laminated vinyl stickers without registration marks - there is an entry-level print and cut sticker machine that is often overlooked. 

The iColor 250 is usually dubbed as a label printer, but this MAC and PC compatible printer and cutter can easily be used as a vinyl sticker printer. When it is, it comes in as the lowest priced sticker printer on the market. 

Text to Embroidery: How to Embroider a Custom Name

One of the most common reasons to get an embroidery name is to embroider custom names. 

That means knowing how to convert text for embroidery is a beginner skill - and one you should master early on.  I use (and recommend) Embrilliance Essentials which has a built-in text tool that handles digitizing text so you can easily embroider a name.

Enter at Your Own Risk Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Freebie Fridays roll around quick here at Silhouette School! But I know you guys don't mind!

This week I have a design for all of the parents and grandparents out there living with some wild ones!

Sticker Printer Comparison: Roland BN2-20A vs iColor 250

If you're considering getting a sticker printer you maybe deciding between two of my favorite printers: the iColor 250 and the Roland BN2-20A. 

I have a lot of printers...but I can honestly say these are both incredible print and cut machines and it's a tough choice.  While there is some overlap there are different some differences as well. One thing that is the same about each of these is I love them both equally - so this is going to come down to YOUR needs and budget!

How to Hoop for Embroidery - Including the Floating Technique for Towels and Shirts

One of the most common questions beginners have when they get their first embroidery machine is how to actually get their project into the hoop correctly. There are actually two ways to hoop, and knowing which one to use makes a huge difference in your results.

Today I'm going to walk you through both the traditional hooping method and the floating technique - which is what you'll use for items like dish towels, shirts, and anything else that's too thick, too large, or too awkward to hoop the traditional way.

How to Halftone an Image for DTF Without Photoshop | Video Tutorial

If you're tired of stiff, heavy DTF transfers that feel like plastic, it’s time to start halftoning. 

You don't need expensive or complicated software like Photoshop to achieve this.

How Much Does Roland BN2 Ink Actually Cost Per Sticker? (Plus: Why your low ink warning is lying to you)

If you're running a sticker business on your Roland BN2 and you have NO idea how much your ink is actually costing you per sticker - keep reading. The math might shock you, and if you're pricing your stickers based on guesses, you're almost certainly losing money.

But here's the twist - before we get to the sticker pricing help - I recently made a discovery that has been saving me a ridiculous amount of Roland ink. It's why I'm now telling all of you to: start ignoring the low ink warning completely so you're not wasting money and ink!! 

Lake Life Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means - time for a freebie! 

Who else is ready for lake season? This week I have the perfect Lake Life summer sun design for all of my lake lovers out there! 

Borderless Printing from Silhouette Studio (Yes, It's Possible!)

You know what's awesome? When you're printing DIY patterned vinyl and you can print edge to edge from Silhouette Studio!

Not only do you avoid the white border around the printable vinyl sheet, but you also maximize your printable - and therefore cuttable - area.