23 Can't Miss Silhouette Tips, Tricks and Tutorials (November Wrap Up)

I can't believe that December is tomorrow and here we are wrapping up another month of Silhouette School tutorials.

This month was really a great one.

Free Silhouette Design: Jack Frost Sled Company (Commercial Use Available)

That time for another freebie at Silhouette School has rolled around!! 

This time we have an adorable design that will be fun for all winter! 

ThermoFlex Puff HTV for Added Dimension (on Paper and Apparel)

Did you know you can add HTV to paper? I've shared this trick before, but now I'm going on step further with adding some dimension as well. 

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

This is easy to do with Puff heat transfer vinyl..IF you know the trick. 

How to Create a Floating Ornament Template in Silhouette Studio

If you've ever wondered how in the world you can make "floating" designs inside an ornament, then wonder no longer! 

It's actually extremely easy to create and customize your own floating designs for baubles of any size. All you need to know is how to make your own template for them. Keep reading to learn how to create your own floating ornament template for any size bauble ornament.

Free Elf Quarantine Kit Design Set: Limited Time

It's almost that time again...for the elves to come back. 

And we have the perfect freebie for you this week. But you will need to act quick because it is free for a limited time.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 AutoBlade Won't Cut? 5 Things to Check!

If you're having trouble with your Silhouette CAMEO 4 Autoblade not cutting - which has been a relatively common complaint - there are a few things to check.

Go through this check list to troubleshoot common CAMEO 4 AutoBlade issues.

How to Apply Vinyl to a Wax Candle

Just when you thought you might have applied vinyl to just about every surface in your home, here's a quick and easy home decor project using permanent adhesive vinyl on wax candles! 

This is really easy to do, but there's a few simple tricks to making sure you get a good stick with the vinyl on the wax. Keep reading to find out how to do it!

9 Must Have Christmas Blanks (and Where to Get Them!)

I'm a sucker for blanks...probably because I love to customize a blank slate using my Silhouette. Of course around Christmas I have even more of an excuse to stock up on craft blanks with all the decorating and gift giving.

Today I'm sharing 9 of my favorite Christmas blanks...and where to get them! Christmas Blanks for Crafters.

Free Silhouette Design: Give Thanks for This Crazy Family (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday you guys! Everyone's favorite time of the week. 

During this time of year, we need to stop and give thanks for things in our lives...even if it is our crazy families! 

First Cut with 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro (Free Cut File)

If you're a Silhouette CAMEO Pro beginner and are looking a step by step tutorial to walk you through your first cut, you've come to the right place. 

In this beginner tutorial you'll learn how to set up Silhouette Studio and your Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro to make your first cut..without a cutting mat!  

Easy Way to Layer Glitter HTV Over Smooth Heat Transfer Vinyl

I love trying new combinations of materials and while layering glitter HTV over smooth HTV isn't "new"...I am excited about this new combination! 

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

BFlex's glitter HTV line called Sandy Glitter is extra shiny and when combined with their matte HTV the results really pop - even in monotone!

Silhouette Gift Ideas! 2020 Wish List (And Why Shopping This Year is So Different)

As I've done every year for the last several on Silhouette School, I'm sharing a Silhouette Holiday Gift Giving Guide! 

Whether you're looking for craft gift ideas for yourself or want to drop a hint or two to Santa...our 2020 Silhouette Gift Guide should be helpful. 

This year holiday shopping - for Silhouette, craft, and pretty much all other items - is going to be different. The pandemic has created a massive divide between supply and demand..which is not only impacting availability, but could also impact the traditional holiday sales.  With what's expected to be even more online shopping than in previous years, significant shipping delays are also expected.  So here's my best advice...

Silhouette Studio Paper Layering Design Tips and Tricks

Here's a tutorial for all you paper crafters out there! If you've ever wanted to cut an SVG out of paper, but found it tricky to put all the paper pieces together, well here's a couple little tricks that'll make it SO much easier and help make sure you get everything all lined up! 

The trick is to create a base layer and use that to not only support the entire design, but also help you align all the pieces!

Free Silhouette Design: Black Friday Stacked Design

It's November, which means we are closer to Black Friday! And it's Friday which means it's Freebie Friday!

And if there is one thing I know for sure, everyone loves a good Black Friday shirt! 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro Set Up and Unboxing: Video and Tutorial (Video Unboxing)

Getting started with Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro is pretty quick and easy...and lucky for you I'm going to walk to you through from unboxing to set up! 

This Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro beginner tutorial will explain what comes in the box and how to get your machine and Silhouette Studio software. 

Where to Buy 24" Adhesive Vinyl Rolls for Silhouette CAMEO Pro

With the launch of the 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro...now the big question is where to buy 24" adhesive vinyl rolls and other wide format materials like stencil material.

In a survey of Silhouette School readers prior to the Silhouette CAMEO Pro launch, finding wide form materials for a 20 or 24" machine was the #1 concern. No need to worry - I have details on where exactly you can find 24" rolls of Oracal 651, 24" adhesive vinyl roll bundles and even longer 24" rolls of Oracal 651 and 631. 

24" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro Dimensions and Specs

There are always a lot of questions about the dimensions and specifications of a new Silhouette cutting machine, but none more so than the CAMEO 4 Pro. 

The size of the 24" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro has a lot of people wondering if they have room for the machine.  If you have a question about the size, dimensions or specs of the CAMEO 4 Pro..you'll find the answer here. 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 4 Pro: What's the Same and What's Changed on the 24" CAMEO

If you're wondering what the differences are between the Silhouette CAMEO 4 and the CAMEO Pro you've come to the right spot. 

While the Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 4 Plus (15" Silhouette) are minimal, there are some changes to the Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro which makes the list of differences between it and the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO Plus longer. 

24" Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro ORDER NOW! Everything You Need to Know! (& Unboxing)

The 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro is finally here...and it's 4" larger than Silhouette America initially promised - a secret I've been keeping for what feels like an eternity now!  I'm soooo thrilled I can finally tell you that following MONTHS of delays due to the pandemic, you can now pre-ORDER the 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro 24" CAMEO Pro or a Silhouette CAMEO Pro Bundle from Swing Design with FREE shipping. 

Unlike the change to the width, the Silhouette CAMEO Pro price has not increased above the initial $499.99 price tag which was announced in May 2019. To find out more about the largest CAMEO machine including changes from the CAMEO 4 and CAMEO Plus vs CAMEO Pro, what comes in the box, Silhouette CAMEO Pro set up, and where to find 24" vinyl rolls... read on! 

Best 24" Silhouette CAMEO Pro Bundles

Silhouette 24" CAMEO 4 Pro bundles are now available for pre-order and there are so many to pick from it can be overwhelming to know what's the best Silhouette CAMEO Pro bundle. 

 

As I did with the Silhouette CAMEO 3 Bundles and Silhouette CAMEO 4 Bundles I'm going to try to help you narrow down which bundle is best for you.