Free Roland Cut Line Creator in New Versaworks 7!

Roland Versaworks 7 is here and it includes a hidden gem that you'll easily miss if you don't know where to look!  

Buried deep within Roland DG Connect there's a new Roland cut line creator that's totally free for Roland users to use to create cut lines and perf cut lines. Read on for how to find and use the browser-based tool. 

New! UV DTF Sticker Gang Sheet Builder: Step by Step Tutorial for Beginners

Have you been wanting to start using UV DTF stickers, but don't want to deal with maintaining (or purchasing) your own UV printer? 

So Fontsy just launched a brand new UV DTF sticker gang sheet builder! I went through this as a total newbie so you can see exactly what to expect.

Before we dive in, let me be clear about one thing - this is NOT the same as the regular DTF gang sheet builder. The regular one is for heat transfers for shirts and other apparel.  

This new builder is specifically for UV DTF stickers. If you're new to UV stickers - think custom stickers, can wraps, tumbler wraps, water bottle, and laptop stickers! 

Unboxing the Brother SP-1 - Video Tutorial

There is a new sublimation printer on the block and the ink prices are absolutely shaking things up!

I am so excited to unbox the Brother SP-1 with you!

Affordable Acrylic Cutting Machine at Home: Meet the CO2 Laser Changing the Game

For years, laser cutting acrylic at home was basically impossible unless you had a budget well into the thousands and a dedicated work area. 

But now there's an option for home crafters who want to cut get professional-quality acrylic cuts without breaking the bank or needing more than a desktop. 

Craft Your Stress Away Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Friday and that means it's time for another Freebie Friday!

This week's free design celebrates our favorite way to unwind, with crafting!

How to Make Heat Transfers for T Shirts at Home

There's a time and place for cutting and layering heat transfer vinyl, but when the number of layers become too many or when working with a full color images (with shading and faded edges) is required -  printing and cutting heat transfers at home for t shirts will take your small business to the next level. 

You'll save time, increase production, and increase the offerings in your shop by printing heat transfers on an eco solvent print and cut machine like the Roland BN-20A. Read on for how to make full color t shirt transfers at home with printable heat transfer vinyl. 

How to Turn Any Image into a Sticker with White Border in Silhouette Studio

If you're a sticker maker, but exclusively looking for "sticker designs" you're really limiting yourself. 

Any design or image can be turned into a sticker by adding a border in Silhouette Studio. So whether or not your design is "sticker ready" is really irrelevant - because you can make it sticker ready! 

Read on for the step by step on how to turn any image into a print and cut sticker. 

Easily Customize Sports Team Templates - Video Tutorial

If you’ve ever grabbed a sports template and felt totally lost on how to change those team name or mascot placeholders to your own team, this one's for you!

I’m breaking down exactly how to take a confusing template and turn it into professional-looking custom design.

Is the Flux Beamo the Perfect CO2 Laser for Home Use? (Watch First Cut)

Trying to find a laser for home that can cut acrylic, fit on a desktop, and not break the bank is not an easy thing to do..but I may have just found it!  

To cut all colors of acrylic you need a CO2 laser - most are large and expensive. But now there's a new option - the 30W Flux Beamo Laser. 

It's desktop size and under $1700 making it perfect for home crafters and small businesses who are short on space and budget. 

We Don't Hide Crazy Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

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

This week we are getting ready for Mardi Gras!

DIY Vinyl Glass Can Wraps (Without Layering Vinyl): Step by Step Tutorial

Vinyl wraps have become a popular way to decorate libbey glass can tumblers. 

Using printable vinyl is a great alternative to sublimation and UV DTF wraps - both of which have certain limitations.  In this tutorial we'll walk through the steps to learn how to make DIY vinyl glass can wraps without layering.