The Under-$10 40 oz Tumblers I Can't Stop Hoarding

If you're looking for a lower priced alternative to Stanleys .. I just found the motherlode. 

I'm so excited that we have added these affordable and pretty 40 oz tumblers at So Fontsy - all of them are under $10. There are lots of styles and colors to choose from and the best part: you can use them for UV DTF wraps, laser engraving and sticker!!  If you're selling there's huge margins here lots of opportunity!

How to Make Your Own Sublimation Blanks (and Save Money)

You can make your own sublimation blanks which will not only save you money, but also give you creative freedom. 

Cutting full sheets of MDF sublimation hardboard into custom shapes means you can match your sublimation blanks to your designs. Read on for how to make your own sublimation blanks. 

Which xTool Lasers Can Cut Sublimation Blanks?

If you want to cut you're own sublimation blanks, you maybe wondering which laser is up for the job.  From earrings to magnets to ornaments, coasters, signs, keychains, frames, and tumbler lid toppers, sublimation hardboard is extremely versatile for making your own sublimation blanks.

I've done a ton of testing and found not only the best cut settings, but good news about laser cutting sublimation hardboard sheets at home!  Read on to learn which lasers can cut sublimation blanks and the best laser cut settings. 

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.

How to Put Vinyl on Cups and Tumblers So It's Straight

For almost has as long as I've been blogging on Silhouette tutorials, I've been getting asked the question: "How do you put vinyl on tumblers and cups straight?"

Since I know you're all dying to know - I am going to share a few tips on what has worked for me.  Plus I'm going to give you all a really handy cut file to help you get that vinyl straight no matter where it's being placed on a tumbler.

3 Tricks for Sizing Vinyl and HTV on Blanks

Save money and avoid wasting material by getting the sizing right for your vinyl projects!

We’ve shared tricks about correctly sizing with blanks before, but here are even more tips to help you get it right on the first try.

5 Circle & Round Vinyl Craft Blanks

Ever have a perfect circle design, but struggle to know where to put it or what to put it on?

If you need some ideas for round vinyl and HTV craft blanks - you've come to the right spot!

10 Non Cricut Infusible Ink Blanks You Can Use with Infusible Ink Sheets and Markers

If you're looking for Cricut Infusible Ink blanks, you're not limited to the Cricut-brand blanks.

The Cricut Infusible Ink sheets are essentially pre-printed sublimation sheets, which means you can apply the sheets and Cricut Infusible markers to any sublimation blank...and there are tons to pick from!  Here's a list of 10 of my favorite non-Cricut Infusible Ink blanks.

How to Use the Same Blanks and Designs for Sublimation and Vinyl! (Plus Free Templates!)

I'm gonna tell you a little secret today - you can use sublimation blanks for vinyl too!!!

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In this easy Silhouette tutorial I'm going to show you how to use the same blanks for both - and I'll even share the free design templates with you so you can get straight to designing, cutting, and sublimating (or vinyling).

4 Easy to Make DIY Wood Sign Blanks for Silhouette Projects

Wood signs are all the rage right now! They are such a great way to add personalized decor to any home. And you can customize them easily with your Silhouette Cameo or Portrait.

But don't feel like you always need to buy wood sign blanks.  Silhouette School contributor Kati from Houseful of Handmade is here today to show you 4 easy to make wood sign blanks you can make - even if you're a beginner.

Can Heat Transfer Vinyl Go On That?

I get questions daily that start with "Can I put HTV on..."

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Typically it's a matter of if the Heat Transfer Vinyl will stick or if the surface can withstand the heat.

12 Craft Blanks for Vinyl and HTV on Amazon

If you're looking for craft blanks, Amazon has a wide variety of blanks for heat transfer vinyl and vinyl.

Everything from canvas bags to wine glasses to baby and dog outfits can be found on Amazon and usually with free and fast shipping.  Check out these 12 craft blanks for vinyl and HTV on Amazon.

Heat Press Friendly Sublimation Blanks: Because Sublimation is More than Just for Shirts!

Sublimation is quickly gaining popularity with Silhouette CAMEO crafters - especially because Silhouette Studio allows you to print directly to a sublimation printer.

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While most people think of sublimation for shirts and apparel first - there's a whole selection of sublimation blanks out there that you can work with you using your regular heat press.

10 Unique Blanks for Heat Transfer Vinyl (That Will Rock Your Holiday Selling Season)

Every year around this time, the questions about best sellers and what to sell at a craft fair start coming more rapid fire than any other time during the year. 

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It's always been my opinion (and advice) that sellers don't need to offer a million options, you just need a few outstanding, unique items - and of course that all starts with unique blanks!

So today I'm going to share with you 10 blanks for heat transfer vinyl that will rock your holiday selling season.

10 Must-Have Craft Blanks and Packaging Supplies (at Wholesale Prices)

I get asked a lot about where to find wholesale craft items and packaging supplies without having a wholesale account. Today I thought I'd introduce you to one of my secret stashes! 

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I have been shopping at PaperMart for years!! When I was selling at craft shows and on Etsy I used to get all of my packaging - including paper shopping bags - from PaperMart because their prices and selection can't be beat.

Trick for Sizing and Placing Vinyl and HTV Decals on Blanks

If you own a Silhouette cutting machine, it's pretty likely that you've bought a 'blank' in your crafting day.

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Blanks are items that are ready to be customized usually with vinyl or heat transfer vinyl. Sometimes the biggest struggle is appropriately sizing the decal to fit on the blank. So today I thought I'd shared my secret for making sure you not only cut the perfect size vinyl or HTV decals for your blanks - but also that you hit a homerun on placement!

Putting Heat Transfer Vinyl on Acrylic Blanks to Avoid Bubbles!

Well, ya learn something new everyday! I actually had no idea putting heat transfer vinyl on acrylic blanks was even possible until Jamie from Craft Chameleon just lit up my crafting world with this amazing anti-bubble vinyl hack!

I know lots of us Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait crafters - myself included - struggle with avoiding bubbles when applying adhesive vinyl.  Well, it turns out skipping the vinyl altogether and using Heat Transfer Vinyl on acrylic instead is the answer!

Should I Seal Vinyl? And With What Sealant?

I get a lot of questions about whether or not you should seal vinyl.  Personally, I never seal vinyl, but that doesn't mean there's never a reason to.

Silhouette School contributor Becky Dykes from MyPaper Craze is back this week to share details on the best way to seal vinyl...and when it may be necessary to!

Valentine's Day Perfectly Paired Acrylic Sets

Just a few more weeks until Valentine's Day and if you're looking for a cute little gift for a special girl I have just the the thing for you! Think of the Perfectly Paired sets as the DIY jewelry version of the Best Friends necklaces. If you have a peanut butter to your jelly or a bacon to your eggs - these adorable little necklace and earring charm sets are perfect and so fun to make!

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We're so lucky to have Jamie from Punch Place Plus on the blog today sharing this fun guest post with us! I'll let Jamie take it from here!

Use Silhouette to Make Perfect Die Cuts for Acrylic Blanks

Acrylic blanks are hugely popular to personalize with vinyl...but if you want to make a perfect template to fit the blank it's not always an easy task.  Today I'm going to share the easiest way to do this using one of my favorite Silhouette accessories - PixScan.

If you don't have Pixscan, I would highly recommend it - but in the meantime, I shared another way to make shape templates a few weeks ago, which works great if you don't have Pixscan or if you have a white or clear blank that doesn't pick up well on Pixscan.