22 Tutorials You May Have Missed In July 2025

 Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year?!

July was packed with SO many good tutorials, tips, and crafty hacks!

Roland Discontinuing Lowest Priced Entry Level Printer and Cutter | Stock Limited!

If you're looking to jump from a desktop cutter like a Silhouette, Cricut, or Siser to a wider format printer and cutter in one - listen up! 

Roland is discontinuing what is currently the lowest priced 20" printer and cutter on the market and it will soon be a lot more expensive for those at the entry level looking to jump start a business. 

Print and Cut Registration Errors in Silhouette Studio: 5 Things to Check First

There is nothing more frustrating than finally getting to your print and cut project...and then getting hit with a registration mark error. 

If your Silhouette is acting up, don’t panic—this tutorial walks you through the 5 most common reasons for failed registration in Silhouette Studio.

How to Add Fonts to xTool Creative Space for Laser Engraving

Adding custom fonts to xTool Creative Space is one of the easiest ways to customize your laser projects. 

If you've been stuck using only the default fonts in XCS, this tutorial is going to blow your mind. You can literally use ANY font that's installed on your computer - and I'm going to show you exactly how to do it. 

Floral Farmhouse Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Friday, and you know what that means – time for another FREEBIE! 

This weeks floral farmhouse design is bringing all of the cozy charm to all your decor. 

How to Laser Engrave on Glass Tumblers with a Diode Laser (xTool F1, M1, S1)

You can laser engrave on glass cans and tumblers with a diode laser! The trick is to use frosted glass like the frosted libbey cans.

What's even better is if you have a sublimation printer and are used to sublimating onto frosted glass cans, these are the same ones.  Read on for how to laser engrave on glass with an xTool laser. 

Add Puff HTV to Your DTF Transfers...and WOW!

Want your DTF transfers to stand out or just want a little extra..pop? 

While DTF transfers can do a lot they can not compete with special effects HTV like puff, glitter, and other specialized finishes. But did you know you can combine the two for the best of both worlds? 

Read on for how to add puff heat transfer vinyl to your t shirt transfers.

Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio V5 New Changes - Video Tutorial

If you're diving into Silhouette Studio V5 for the first time—especially for a print and cut project—there are some BIG changes you need to know about.

Even if you're a pro at print and cut in earlier versions, V5 looks and feels completely different, and it can throw you off fast if you're not ready.

Easiest Way to Move Fonts from an Old PC Computer to a New One

One of the most common questions I get is "how do you move all your fonts from your old PC to your new one without having to reinstall everything?" 

It seems like such a time consuming task...but it doesn't have to be.  It's actually much easier than you think! Let me show you exactly how to move fonts from one PC to another without losing a single one.

First Day Of School Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Happy Friday! Can you believe we are halfway through the month of July? You know what that means, school will be back in session soon!

This week we're getting ready for back-to-school time with this SUPER cute First Day of School cut file!

How to Put DTF Transfers on Hats

You can put DTF transfers on hats even if you don't have a hat press. 

Since DTF transfers can be ironed on, applying to hats is fast and easy! Read on for some tips on making and applying DTF transfers for hats. 

Understanding the Roland DG Connect Hub for MAC

If you're running your Roland BN2 from a MAC thanks to Versaworks 7, the DG Connect Hub looks different than you may be used to. 

In this tutorial we'll go over where to find different settings and functions in the new DG Connect Hub and what those buttons mean. 

Garment Creator 2 Setup Made EASY - Video Tutorial

If you just got the Epson F1070 or F2270, this is the very first thing you’ll want to do.

Before you even turn on your printer, you can go ahead and download Garment Creator 2—the free software that runs both models.

Beginner's Guide to Threading Bai Mirror Embroidery Machine

Threading a 15 needle embroidery machine looks SO intimidating, but I promise it's way easier than it appears. I'm a multi needle embroidery beginner and I did it! Now that you have the Bai Mirror machine setup - I'll walk you through exactly how to thread the Bai Mirror 15 needle embroidery machine from start to finish.

Like I said, I'm learning this multi-needle embroidery machine right alongside you! Keep in mind, because this is my first experienced with a multi needle machine, I don't know the names of all the parts on this embroidery machine.  

With that said - while this was my first time threading something this complex, Bai makes it surprisingly easy with their pre-threading system.

Sweet Summertime Round Sign Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and I am back with some sweet summertime vibes for you!

Nothing says summer quite like a slice of watermelon!

Best Stand for Roland BN2-20A or BN2-30 (And Why I Bought Two!)

Two years after purchasing it, it's time I answered some questions about the workbench I've been using as my Roland BN2 stand. I purchased this workbench with my own money in June 2023 and loved it so much, I bought a second one.  

Now I'm teaming up with Polar Aurora for this sponsored post to answer your questions and tell you why it's been such a game changer for me. I'm sharing my affiliate links for you to grab it too - at the same great low price. 

Unboxing The Epson F1070 DTF and DTG Printer - Video Tutorial

If you're looking for a desktop printer that can do both Direct-to-film and direct-to-garment - Epson's F1070 is specifically designed to be compact yet powerful! 

This is actually my second Epson DTF/DTG combo printer.  My first was the larger Epson F2100 which I absolutely love for it's ease of use and quality output.  The Epson F1070 is a less expensive, smaller, enclosed version that's mean for the serious home user or shop that's limited on space. This desktop combo printer is about to change how you create for your home business.

Amazon Prime Day July 2025: Small Business and Crafty Deals and Steals

Amazon Prime Day 2025 officially starts Tuesday, July 8 and continues through Friday July 10 - but there are already some early access deals! Just like we've done the last NINE years, we'll be following the the Silhouette craft and small business deals both on and off Amazon closely!

Amazon provided me a sneak peak of what's going to be an Amazon Prime Day deal and while I am bound to silence until the deals go live, I can tell you - there's a TON of good stuff. In fact more than 200k products will be on sale over the next two days! 

In the meantime, I'm sharing some pointers and things to be on the lookout for and tips on making sure you don't miss a deal.

Positive Vibes Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and I've got this uplifting "Positive Vibes" SVG cut file for you!

This cheerful design works great for shirts, mugs, decals, and more. Perfect for spreading good vibes!

Download the free .studio file here!

This free cut file is for personal use only. Need commercial use? Grab the SVG with commercial license from So Fontsy for just $1 (expires Saturday 07/05/25).

Check out all my free Silhouette cut files for more freebies!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. By clicking on them and purchasing products through my links, I receive a small commission. That's what helps fund Silhouette School so I can keep buying new Silhouette-related products to show you how to get the most out of your machine!

DIY Patriotic Nails Tutorial (And More Patriotic Silhouette Projects)

Let's just get one thing clear... I'm really being vulnerable today.  I am very self conscious of my feet and hands (why won't my nails EVER grow? Why are my knuckles so wrinkly? What are those bumps?).  Anyway, I think enough of you guys that I decided - even though I will never have a career as a hand or foot model - I will put it all out there on the blog today (as long as you don't look too close).

Now that that's out of the way...it's less than a month until July 4th already and I'm sharing my first patriotic Silhouette project today.  This one was kind of a challenge for me (not only because it's my monthly contribution to the Silhouette Challenge group), but also because I'm terrible at painting my own nails (as you'll see), let alone blinging them out with special designs. Thankfully, my Silhouette made the job sooooo much easier!

The first thing I did was get my red, white, and blue nail polish. I picked them at the dollar store only because I can't really see myself wearing white or blue nail polish any other time of the year and I wasn't willing to shell out more than buck for a bottle.

Let's talk toes first since they were the easiest.   I painted my big toes blue and then cut stars out of white permanent vinyl (651) and stuck them directly onto the the nail.  I found that a design that's just about .75 square inch works well.  Easy peasy and made even easier because I'm giving you the free cut .studio cut file to download. I planned to paint each of the other four toe nails red and white striped, but they were just too tiny...so I cheated and painted each nail a solid color.

How to Bulk Install Fonts on Windows 11

There's no need to install fonts one by one, you can bulk install fonts on Windows 11 (or older versions).  

Whether you're moving fonts from one computer to a new one or you purchased a massive font bundle, there are several good reasons why bulk installing fonts is a huge time saver. 

Read on for how to install multiple fonts at once on a Windows 11 PC. 

Roland Not Printing? Here's the Secret Fix - Video Tutorial

Your Roland BN2 or BN20A isn't printing? I'll show you the exact error to look for!

Picture this: You've got your design perfectly prepped, you hit "send" on your Roland BN2 or BN20A, and then... nothing. Crickets. Your machine just sits there, looking pretty but doing absolutely nothing. Ugh!