Free Silhouette Design: Don't Give Up (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday which means it's time for a free Silhouette cut file on Silhouette School. 

We all need a little encouragement sometimes to just keep going. And with it being Mental Health Awareness Month, I thought this was the perfect time for this design.

Painted Wood Signs Tips for Silhouette Beginners

Making wood signs with Silhouette-cut stencils has become hugely popular.

There is, however, a learning curve when it comes to painting stenciled wood signs. Today I thought I'd share a few tricks with all of you wood sign beginners.

How to Change Colors in Silhouette Studio

One of the great things about Silhouette Studio is how easy it is to change colors of imported designs. 

If you're wondering how to change colors in Silhouette Studio this tutorial will explain how - and WHY and when you might want to change colors. 

Comparison: HTV vs Vinyl Wood Signs

Wondering if HTV or vinyl is better for wood signs?  

We get the question quite a bit so today we'll compare making a wood sign with vinyl vs heat transfer vinyl. Both results in beautiful signs so read on for more info on each method to decide what you think will work best for you and your project. 

Silhouette Studio Offset Tool: Why Are Pointed Corners Square?

If you're using the offset tool and wondering why sometimes the offset isn't giving you pointed corners on shapes like stars or hearts, it's not just you. 

For some reason the offset squares off pointed corners instead of making an accurate offset- but there is an easy workaround. 

Free Silhouette Design: Feed Me Tacos (Commercial Use Available)

You guys, it's time for another freebie Friday here at Silhouette School! 

And it's time we prepare for Cinco de Mayo! ...or really just any taco Tuesday! 

7 Tricks to Cleanly Cutting Tiny Script Fonts on Vinyl with Silhouette CAMEO

One of the biggest frustrations for Silhouette CAMEO users trying to cut very intricate designs and text is the more intricate and the smaller the design, the harder it is to get a clean cut.

The problem is some of the most beautiful designs are the most intricate ones with scrolls and flourishes and swooshes and sometimes you just need to cut them small!  That's when having a few tricks up your sleeve for cutting very small designs or text on vinyl can be the difference between a chewed up design and one that cuts perfectly.

3D Layered Paper Art Tutorial: Best Adhesives to Use to Assemble

3D layered paper art projects are all the rage right now - and it's no wonder. If you're looking for a truly impressive paper project that is sure to turn some heads, try your hand at a paper layered mandala! 

In this tutorial, we'll share some tips and tricks to get you headed in the right direction for assembling a 3D layered paper art project.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Premium Blade: How and When to Use It

The new purple 1mm Silhouette CAMEO 4 Premium Blade is now available as an Autoblade alternative...but how and when should you use it? 

This Silhouette tutorial will explain everything you need to know about the new CAMEO 4 Premium Blade aka 1mm manual blade. 

Free Silhouette Design: Totes Adorbs (Commercial Use Available)

Another Friday has rolled around here at Silhouette School which can only mean one thing...it's time for another freebie! 

Looking for the perfect file for a new baby gift or toddler birthday gift? I've got the best design for you this week!

Trick to Make Weeding HTV Easier

If you've ever struggled weeding heat transfer vinyl - there's a simple trick that can make weeding HTV a whole lot easier.

And not just easier...but faster too!

Silhouette Studio: Mirror Image Prompt Change

A few months back Silhouette quietly made a very important change in Silhouette Studio's Send panel that can impact your cuts if you're not aware of it.

When you're in the Send panel you're probably used to getting these pop ups asking if you want to mirror your design or leave "as is".  Yet another blind change with this tool - so read on so you're not caught off guard. 

Best Fonts for Small Silhouette CAMEO Cuts: Mini Farmhouse Rolling Pins

When you're finding the perfect font for your next Silhouette project there are a couple of things you should consider - one of them is the size the font will be cut at!

Not every font will work for every project and you'll have a lot better luck if you know what to look for...and what to avoid. 

25+ Fonts with Hearts In the Middle (And How to Use Them in Silhouette Studio)

If you've been around Silhouette crafting for any length of time you've probably come across someone asking what is the font with the heart in the middle. 

MF I Love Glitter font is probably the most popular, but there are lots of fonts with hearts in the middle.  I've compiled a whole list of heart fonts so you can take your pick in case you want something a little different or if you want to add to your font collection! 

Free Silhouette Design: The Laundry Room (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday and that means it's Freebie Friday around here...and probably laundry day for someone!! I know it is for me.

Every week on Silhouette School I offer a free Silhouette .Studio Design file just to show you how much I love ya. But what I don't love is laundry! 

Foil Quill Hack for Faster Foiling (But Be Warned)

I love the Foil Quill Magnetic mat when foiling with my CAMEO 3 because of how much time it saves avoiding the need to tape the foil down.  Unfortunately that magnetic mat isn't real Silhouette CAMEO 4 friendly due to the big metal bar which tends to "eat" the magnets.

That got this anti-tape crafter thinking...and I had a lightbulb moment and a Silhouette / Foil Quill hack that I will be using from here on out.

How to Put Vinyl on a Clear Umbrella

Every year around this time we get asked how to put vinyl on clear umbrellas. 

There's a little trick to this project that makes it much easier than you expect. Take a look at the tutorial below.

White Toner Printer: Uninet iColor 560 Unboxing, Beginner Set Up & First Print Tutorial (Video)

We talk a lot about printers around here...and I get asked about printers a lot because they pick up where HTV and vinyl leave off specifically with multi color decals and transfers. 

There is a printer for every budget and need and there are pros and cons to each - the biggest con to many printers is they don't print white or if they do they are extremely expensive. The Uninet iColor White Toner printer checks that box - being a relatively inexpensive white toner printer but not without the biggest learning curve. 

This tutorial will walk you through the iColor Uninet 560 White Toner printer set up and first print. 

Free Silhouette Design: Breast Cancer Awareness Bundle (Commercial Use Available)

It's that time of the week again...Freebie Friday!! And this week we are sharing a bundle with you! 

And while it's not Breast Cancer Awareness month, it is always good to bring awareness!