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Free Silhouette Studio Design: Free Hugs

It's Freebie Friday and that means it's time for another free Silhouette Studio design file download!

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This week I'm sharing this Free Hugs design - because who doesn't love free hugs!

Cutting With Two Silhouette Machines with Silhouette Studio V4

Silhouette Studio Business Edition allows you to cut with or connect multiple Silhouette machines at the same time.

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BUT...it's not super obvious where to select the machine with which you want to cut in Silhouette Studio V4.

Silhouette CAMEO vs Graphtec CE-50 Lite: Pros and Cons of 20" Desktop Vinyl Cutter

Silhouette CAMEO users have long asked for a larger cutting machine...so far it hasn't happened.

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For some - the release of the 20" Graphtec CE-50 Lite has peaked their interest simply for the increased cutting size and speed. But is it a good next step for Silhouette users who want or need a bigger and faster vinyl cutter that's still compact enough to fit on a desktop?

SVGs Won't Cut with Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait? Quick Fix for 'Job Complete' Error

If your Silhouette cutting machine won't cut SVGs - there's likely one big reason why.

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It has to do with a default setting in Silhouette Studio.

Free Golf Silhouette Design

It's Freebie Friday and this week I have a free golf-inspired Silhouette design!
I mean how cute is that?! 

The Secret to Making Realistic Mockups in Silhouette Studio: The Warp Tool

If you want to sell your handmade products to order, but don't necessarily want to create one of every single design offered, you can use mockups to showcase all the designs in an amazing photo.

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However, if your photo is not perfectly straight towards the camera, it can be hard to get a realistic looking mockup, unless you know the right tool to use in Silhouette Studio.

Silhouette School contributor Kati from Houseful of Handmade is here to share how to use the warp tool to make realistic mockups in Silhouette Studio.

Holographic Vinyl and HTV Silhouette Cut Settings and Application Tips

Holographic vinyl and holographic heat transfer vinyl have become super popular with crafters.

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But they are also among the most difficult materials to cut and weed....IF you don't have the correct cut settings.

Silhouette Studio Hack for Turning Cut Designs into Print and Cut Stickers

Pretty much any design can be turned into a print and cut design in Silhouette Studio.

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

Depending on how the original designer created the design it can be quite a few steps to convert a cut file into a print and cut...unless you know this Silhouette Studio hack.

Silhouette CAMEO 3 Hidden Mat Supports

If you're one of those who unpacked that Silhouette CAMEO 3 as fast as possible, plugged it in and started cutting right away, you may have missed one of the hidden features of the Silhouette cutting machine.

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There is a series of hidden mat supports tucked into the tool drawer - and they come in very handy.

Free Silhouette Design Download: Screw It

We all have one of those days...or weeks where you just want to tell something (or someone) how you really feel. That's why this weeks Freebie Friday is one that I had to share with anyone else that may sometimes need to say, 'Screw It'.

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How to Remove a Photo Background in Silhouette Studio: Magnet Trace Tutorial

Did you ever want to remove the background from an image in Silhouette Studio? Of course you have!


There's no need to use any other software - Silhouette Studio can do it! Silhouette School contributor Elly from Silhouette Secrets is here today to explain how to do just that with the help of the Magnet Trace tool.

Beginner Silhouette Studio V4 Font Tutorial: How to Add New Fonts (PC and MAC)

Silhouette Studio comes loaded with fonts, but most crafters want to add new fonts to Silhouette Studio.

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The process to add fonts to Silhouette Studio, from outside sources, is actually super easy.

Putting HTV on Mugs with a Mug Press: Beginner Tutorial

Ahhh you guys I finally got myself a mug press...and not just any mug press but a 3-in-1 mug press!

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

This TransPro 3-in-1 Mug Press allows you to press onto various size and shape mugs all from one machine by switching out the attachments.  AND hello...I am pressing HTV onto these bad boys!

Free Silhouette Studio Design: Sorry I'm Late (Commercial Use SVG Available)

Just like we do every Friday here on Silhouette School - it's Freebie Friday!! 



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This week I'm sharing a design that makes me giggle...a lot.

Guaranteed Way to Get Bad Cuts with Silhouette CAMEO 3 AutoBlade (And How to Fix It)

One of the most common issues from Silhouette CAMEO beginners is that their CAMEO 3 Autoblade is cutting through the vinyl (or other material) and the backing.  The same goes for the Portrait 2 Autoblade.


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In most cases there are two quick fixes that will fix the issue and get you cutting successfully in a hurry.

Free Silhouette Studio Shamrock Lucky Banner (And Free Set of Commercial Use SVGs)

It's Friday and I'm so excited to share this adorable, versatile and lucky Shamrock banner for this week's Freebie Friday on Silhouette School!!!


And ohhhh it's your lucky day...you'll see why in a minute!!

Organize Fonts in Silhouette Studio V4

Silhouette America quietly released an upgrade in V4.1 allowing users to organize fonts right in Silhouette Studio. 


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The feature allows you to organize and categorize fonts - but only those purchased from the Silhouette Design Store.