How to Save as PNG from Silhouette Studio (V4.2 Series)

Silhouette Studio finally  will soon have an option to Save as PNG directly from the design software.

It's been a long requested feature that hasn't been released until the new version of Silhouette Studio V4.2 which is currently in open beta (as of June 2018)

How to Open Zip Files in Silhouette Studio (And Bulk Import)

If you have purchased or downloaded cut file designs, to cut on your Silhouette machine, from sites such as So Fontsy or Etsy it's likely that the designs were delivered in a zip file.

A zip file is simply a way for multiple files to be compressed and delivered in one single folder.

[Last Day] We Never Do This But...Silhouette U Membership Sale (2 Days Only)!

For only the fourth time ever since we launched Silhouette U in October 2016 - memberships are on sale for new members! AND what's even better is you can lock in the discount pricing for the lifetime of your membership!

So what's the catch? The catch is the Silhouette U new member sale is two days only - that's TODAY (June 18) and June 19, 2018.

Free Silhouette Design: Born to Stand Out Flamingo

It's Freebie Friday time, so that means it's time for another free Silhouette design!! 

Who doesn't love flamingos?

How to Change Mug Press Attachments on a 3-in-1 Press

I told you guys a few weeks ago that I got a new Trans Pro Mug Press from Pro World and it's so cool because it's a 3-in-1! 

The 3 in 1 mug press means it has three different attachments so you can press different size and shape mugs.  

How to Stop Text Wrapping in Silhouette Studio

If you're using the Text tool in Silhouette Studio and your text is wrapping onto a second or third line there's an easy way to fix it.

And the answer is not changing the font size.

Silhouette Studio Files Get Design Thumbnail Preview When Saved to Hard Drive (V4.2 Feature)

When Silhouette Studio V4.2 is released it will include a bunch of awesome new features - which we're previewing in Silhouette School's V4.2 Tutorial series. Among them is the long requested ability to preview Silhouette Studio files saved to the hard drive.

This means you'll no longer get the Silhouette Studio symbol as the file preview....but instead a thumbnail of the design.

Silhouette Heat Transfer Vinyl Tips for Beginners

Whether you're new to Silhouette CAMEO or just a heat transfer vinyl beginner, I have some tips and tricks for you to get started on your first HTV project!

Heat transfer vinyl is a special type of vinyl that can be cut on the Silhouette cutting machines which can then be applied to fabric be it clothing, pillow covers, bags, etc with heat and pressure. Youc an use a heat press or an iron - although a heat press is highly recommended if you're doing a lot of HTV projects or selling at all!

Free Silhouette Design Set: Little Ones

It's Freebie Friday and that means it's time for another free Silhouette design...or two!

This week I have a set of designs for you!

10 Must Have Silhouette Accessories and Tools (You Didn't Know You Needed)

I'm often asked what are the best Silhouette tools and accessories to get started. I'm asked so often, it's on Silhouette School Blog's FAQ page.

Of course I recommend vinyl bundles, Silhouette Designer Edition (at a minimum), and a heat press if you're doing a lot of heat transfer vinyl. But there are also some, what I consider "must haves", that you probably didn't even realize you needed!

Can Heat Transfer Vinyl Go On That?

I get questions daily that start with "Can I put HTV on..."

This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.

Typically it's a matter of if the Heat Transfer Vinyl will stick or if the surface can withstand the heat.