Total Beginner: How to Setup a Free Google Drive Account (to Store Your Silhouette Files)

If you're looking for a free place to store Silhouette files - or files you get from other places like So Fontsy -  that's safe and accessible from multiple computers, Google Drive is hands-down my recommendation. 

Google Drive will give you 15GB of free cloud storage. It's easy and fast to set up and I have a full tutorial for you if you've never set up a Google Drive account before now!

7 Things to Know Before You Buy a Sublimation Printer

Are you thinking about jumping into sublimation printing? Before you hit that "buy now" button, there are some super important things you need to know.  

In all the years I've been using a sublimation printing myself and offering sublimation help and troubleshooting support, I've realized there are a 7 critical things most people should know (but often don't) before investing in an Epson, Brother, or Sawgrass sublimation printer. 

Read on so you're not one of those who says..."well I wish I'd known that..."

How to Mark Commercial Use SVGs in Silhouette Studio Library

If you purchase designs with the commercial use license, add them to your library then quickly forget which designs you can use on items you sell - I have a solution for you.

While a folder full of Commercial Use SVGs and designs in your Silhouette library is one way to do it...what happens when you do a search for a design? By looking at the design outside of a folder, you have no way to tell how you can use it. That's why I like this option I'm about to share with you organize your Silhouette designs.

SVG Designs: Why They're the Best Cut File Type for Crafters

SVG designs are extremely versatile as far as how they can be used and in which software programs and  machines they can be used with.  The same SVG design can be used to make everything from stencils to stickers to laser cut projects to sublimation transfers and vinyl decals

For this reason Scalable Vector Graphics, or SVGs, are my favorite cut file type. It also means when you add new equipment to your craft room or invest in your small business you don't need to start all over with your designs.  Check out all these different ways you can use the same SVG designs

How to Change Background Color Silhouette Studio (New in V4.4)

Finally there is a way to change the background color in Silhouette Studio with a single click. 

I've written at least two other tutorials on how to change the mat color in Silhouette Studio, but always as a workaround. Now with the beta release of V4.4.819 users can change the background color in Silhouette Studio without digging into menus for a one-off solution!

So Fontsy Just Got Fontsier...10 NEW Features and Updates!

If you're ever looking for commercial and personal use cut files and free SVGs and fonts...I'm of course going to recommend So Fontsy.

As many of you know along with Silhouette School, Silhouette U, and the Ultimate Silhouette Guide ebook shop - I am also one of the owners of So Fontsy.  We could not be more excited to have just re-launched So Fontsy capping off a nearly two year completely custom rebuild - bringing new features and a better overall experience for you and our awesome designers.

How to Format Monogram Designs

Monograms - we have such a love affair with these classic designs. And a question we are asked often is how to properly format a monogram design when using 2, 3 or 4 letters.

Today we are going to look at how to set up your monograms so that you can quickly make designs that correctly display your name(s).

So Fontsy's Epic First Half Birthday & Giveaway: Mega Monogram Bundle is BACK!!!

It's hard to believe it's been six months since we launched our sister site So Fontsy...but here we are killing it!

I'm so proud of what our marketplace for commercial use and cut friendly SVG/PNG and fonts has grown into in just six short months. (They tell me it's been 6 months, but I swear it feels like an eternity.) To celebrate our first half birthday we're celebrating with a huge party all week!

Learn to Design in Silhouette Studio: Design Guide + Video Course Now Update for V4

You guys I'm so excited to announce that the Second Edition of the Ultimate Silhouette Guide to Designing in Silhouette Studio is now available!! If you want to make your own designs in Silhouette Studio V4 - you've hit the motherlode!

The e-course is a combination of a 114 page ebook of Silhouette tutorials and 18 Silhouette Studio video lessons for a total of more than 4.5 hours of video instruction.  The second edition is completely updated from the original and now includes sections on Silhouette Studio V4 tools and features plus an added hours worth of video instruction!  You can check out the official sales page for full details on everything that's included.

How to Back Up or Export Your Silhouette Studio Library in V4

If you're working in Silhouette Studio V4 and need to export or back up your entire library, it's easy to do.

In just a few steps you'll be able to export your entire Silhouette Studio to save it to your computer's hard drive, a flash drive, or move it to a new computer.

50+ Commercial Use Halloween Silhouette Designs

Well I just stumbled across the mother lode of Halloween Silhouette designs!

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

This is seriously amazing and there is something for everyone whether you are looking for Halloween monogram designs, printables, or want to make Halloween shirts for your little pumpkins (or self).

5 Must-Have Vinyl Monogram Decal Design Sets (Commercial Use!)

If there was ever a Silhouette CAMEO trend that will outlast all the others it has to be vinyl monogram decals!!

I'm constantly being asked about Silhouette monogram tutorials...everything from designing monograms to where to find monogram fonts or working with monogram designs. Since I know they're in such high demand, today I thought I'd share not only 5 awesome commercial use monogram decal sets, but also some tips on using them in Studio!

14 Free Use-However-You-Want (Public Domain) Fonts for Silhouette Crafters

So...let's have a little chat about fonts.  I know there's a lot of confusion about how fonts (and designs) can be used when crafting - specifically when it comes to selling items in physical form and selling digital files.

It's something that holds a lot of Silhouette crafters back from moving forward with actually selling...but if you know what you're looking for when it comes to fonts you can legally use, you should be good to go!  That's why today I'm sharing 14 of my favorite Public Domain fonts.

The Hungry JPEG Brings Back 10 Retired Graphic and Font Bundles (Limited Time)

If you ever had font restraint regret (it's a thing!), now's your second chance!! The Hungry JPEG is doing something totally awesome and totally different this month.

Rather than introducing a new font bundle in February, they're bringing back 10 retired commercial font bundles each for a limited time.  

Silhouette Store Subscriptions: Pros and Cons to Monthly Design Store Plans

I get a lot of questions about the Silhouette Design Store Subscription options and which plan to design plan to pick.

So here's the low down on the pros and cons of the Silhouette Store Subscription monthly plan.

Before you jump on the monthly obligation bandwagon, there are a few things to consider, too!