Silhouette Craft Inspired DIY Halloween Costume Tour

A few weeks back I got this genius idea (bahaha little pat on my own back there) to make yet another DIY Halloween costume...but not just any Halloween costume this year! I needed one that my fellow Silhouette crafters (YOU!) would really appreciate.  One you could really get behind.

One that when I wear it for trick or treating around the neighborhood EVERYONE will be asking me "What the heck are you?"  It's like my own little secret...except my kids and Bob fully 'got it' so I'm glad I at least resemble what I'm supposed to resemble.  I mean I think I look pretty sharp. (Note the blade on top, people!)

Free Halloween Treat Bag Silhouette Cut File from Lori Whitlock

It's Friday and that means it's time to grab your weekly Freebie Friday design file here at Silhouette School. As we do the last Friday of every month, we've partnered up with Lori Whitlock for an adorable cut file.

This week Lori is offering Silhouette School readers a cute little Jack-O-Lantern Treat Box file.

Free Font Manager to Help Organize and Categorize Silhouete Studio Fonts

I get more questions about font management in Silhouette Studio than pretty much anything else.   While Silhouette Studio's font management is rather limited in the current versions of the software, there are third party software programs that can be extremely helpful especially when you're trying to sort commercial fonts and view special font glyphs and characters.

Silhouette School weekly contributor Becky Dykes is here today to introduce you to one free font management software she's found extremely helpful!

Finding and Installing Previous Versions of Silhouette Studio

Did you know that it's possible to revert back to older versions of Silhouette Studio? This may be necessary for any number of reasons.  One of the big reasons Silhouette users need to go back to an older version of Silhouette Studio is to restore their library. Sometimes when you upgrade to a new versions of Silhouette Studio, your whole library doesn't transfer over.  Most times, reverting back to an older version of Silhouette Studio will bring back the complete library.

Not only does Silhouette America offer the current version of the Silhouette Studio for download, they also older versions - and a lot of them.  First you should find out what version of Silhouette Studio you are running.

How to Print Your Entire Silhouette Studio Library Designs

I get a decent number of requests from Silhouette CAMEO, Portrait, and Curio users who want to know how to print their Silhouette Studio Library designs.

 
I can tell you there's no 'easy' way to do it - as in a "Print Library" button. However, there is a pretty easy -  work around for those who want to print out their entire Silhouette Studio library of designs and have some time to spend on it.

Free Pumpkin Set of Silhouette Design Files

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means. Around here it means a free Silhouette Studio cut file and this week I have an adorable set of pumpkins for you!

I've teamed up with Kristen over at Printable Cuttable Creatables to give Silhouette School readers this cute fall design set!

Bulk Importing Files Into Silhouette Studio Library

Did you know Silhouette Studio gives you the ability to import multiple files into your library at the same time?!

This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own

Bulk file importing into Silhouette Studio is no question a huge time saver. Honestly, I wish I realized this feature was even an option a long time ago!

Advantages of Screen Printing with Silhouette and Vinyl (and book #9)

I've shared tutorials on the blog previously about how to screen print with Silhouette vinyl...but I get a lot of questions about "why would I screen print rather than use heat transfer vinyl or a freezer paper stencil." So today I thought I'd answer that question, because it is a good one!

I should start off by saying I love screen printing, freezer paper stencils and heat transfer vinyl, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages.  When screen printing with Silhouette you cut a vinyl stencil, place it on a screen and use a squeegee to push an even layer of paint over a screen and onto the surface below.  It's then set with heat.

Free Monogram Turkey Set: Silhouette Cut Files and Designs

I might be geeking out a little over this free set of commercial use monogram turkey cut files. I mean you guys...is this not the best Freebie Friday ever?!

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

This adorable set of 8 Thanksgiving turkey monogram SVG files (also available as DXF, PNG, and more file type) is from Cuttable Designs and it's free for Silhouette School members.

Silhouette Studio Packet Size: Why You SHOULD Change the Default

There are several Silhouette Studio defaults that, when changed, actually improve the performance of your Silhouette cutting machine and Silhouette Studio.  One of them is the Packet Size which is an advanced default setting.  Changing it can actually not only increase the performance of your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait, but also give you better cuts.

Read on to understand more about this little know, but so important setting! 

Silhouette Print and Cut Registration Failed on Glossy Paper? Here's the Fix!

If you've ever tried to do a Silhouette Print and Cut on glossy, pearlized, foil or shiny paper only to have the registration fail - fear not! Do I have a Silhouette CAMEO hack for you!

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

The print and cut problem is potentially threefold:

1. The glossy-ness of the paper causes the rollers to slip and actually grab - and then print on - the piece of paper below the sticker paper in the printer tray
2. The glossy-ness of the paper prevents the printer rollers from grabbing the paper at the right time therefore printing the registration marks too high on the page
3. The glare caused by the glossy paper prevents the machine from properly reading the registration marks. 

DIY Cutting Paper Medallions wiith Silhouette CAMEO (Free Cut File)

A few months back I made a paper medallion wreath for my sister's baby shower and you all went crazy for it when I shared on Instagram! Well today I'm here to tell you how I made each and every one of those paper medallions with the help of my Silhouette CAMEO.

Now if you'll excuse me - I have been a bad blogger. Since I didn't plan on using the baby shower wreath as a tutorial I didn't take any pictures of the process so I had to go make a new set of medallions just for this tutorial. That'll teach me!

Free Paper Medallion Silhouette Studio Cut File

It's Friday and around here that means it's time to give you a free Silhouette Studio cut file! This week I'm sharing a design you can use to cut paper medallions or folded paper fans with your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait.

Tips for Designing in Silhouette Studio Using Basic Shapes

One of my most common questions from Silhouette users is how to design their own files in Silhouette Studio.

There are tons of reasons to create your own instead of purchase, including the ability to sell your original files in SVG format.  With Halloween right around the corner, Silhouette School weekly contributor Becky Dykes is here with a tutorial on how to create your own witch hat using a few basic shapes in Silhouette Studio. 

Organizing Commericial Use Files in Silhouette Studio Library Folders

I get a lot of questions about how to organize commercial use files in the Silhouette Studio library....those are files you purchase or get as part of Silhouette U or buy the license to from the Silhouette Store. The key is adding custom folders so you separate out those files you have the commercial license to from the rest of your personal use only files.

This is a very easy way to organize your Silhouette Studio library. Commercial Use means you can legally use these designs in items that you sell.

Silhouette U: Silhouette School Launches Premium Content Membership Site

It's here, it's here, it's here! I am so nervous and excited and anxious and feeling all the feels as we officially open the doors of Silhouette U! Welcome to Silhouette School's new exclusive membership site - an extension, not a replacement for Silhouette School blog (can't stress that enough)!!! If you're looking for the best online Silhouette CAMEO classes and video tutorials, you found it!

The idea for Silhouette U was born out of the needs and requests I hear daily from Silhouette users and Silhouette School readers.  We've compiled them all and created a brand new site -unlike anything else out there - for Silhouette crafters around the world!

Still not convinced...grab your coffee and stick around because telling you all the amazing Silhouette U member benefits could take awhile...

23 Silhouette CAMEO Tutorials You Should Really Read!

 I can't believe we're already headed into the busiest crafting season of the year...HalloGivingMas.  Seriously though September flew by in life and on the blog and that means it's already time for a recap!  If you missed any of the Silhouette tutorials I shared here's your chance to catch up.

We shared some amazing Silhouette crafting hacks, pro tips for cutting scrapbook paper with Silhouette CAMEO, how to put heat transfer vinyl on lunch boxes without melting, the dramatic transformation of our dinging room into Bob's Silhouette School home office and of course...the first sneak peek of Silhouette School's new membership site: Silhouette U (which launches October 4).