How to Add HTV to Wood Slices with a Heat Press

Wood isn't the easiest thing to get vinyl to stick to - that's why I like to use HTV on wood. 

You can actually heat press directly onto wood - including wood slices. The great thing about putting heat transfer vinyl on wood slices is you can use your heat press! 

How to Size a Design for a Tea Towel in Silhouette Studio

If you're wondering how to size designs to fit on your project the concept is the same whether it's a shirt or a tea towel or a wood sign. 

You need the design to appropriately fit the space. 

In this example we'll work with a set of tea towels to give you some ideas for how to create a quick mockup in Silhouette Studio to help you size your design.

Amazon Prime Day October 2024: Small Business and Crafty Deals and Steals

Amazon Prime Day 2024 officially starts Tuesday, October 8 and continues through October 9 - but there are already some early access deals! Just like we've done the last EIGHT 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.

Ideas for DIY Christmas Ornaments 2023: YES! It's That Time Already

It may be hard to believe that it's time to start thinking about DIY Christmas Ornaments to make with Silhouette...but for small businesses and crafters setting up shop at craft fairs it's time to prep for the 2023 holiday season! 

I gathered 12 of my most popular DIY ornaments and the tutorials that go with them so you can get some ideas and inspiration in a hurry. 

Be sure to check out the video on Youtube all of the links to the tutorials to match the ornaments are in the description there.

Will you be selling or gifting  DIY Christmas Ornaments in 2023? Leave a comment.

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!

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11 Candy Holder Ideas You Can Make with Silhouette

Give your Silhouette paper projects a 3D effect by making candy dome holders! 

These are pretty easy to make and they can be filled with all kinds of treats. Need some inspiration? I've got 11 candy holder ideas and a few tips on how to make candy dome holders with just a few supplies and your Silhouette CAMEO. 

How to Use a 3D Layered SVG In a Shadow Box | Silhouette Studio Tutorial

3D layered SVG designs are really popular right now for all different types of 3D paper crafts. Not all 3D layered paper designs are ready to be used in a shadow box. That means if you want to use it that way you'll need to make a few minor design changes in Silhouette Studio.

This tutorial will explain how to modify 3D paper designs to use in any size shadow box.

How to (Perfectly) Trace a Photo in Silhouette Studio (Updated 2022)

One of the first tutorials I ever shared on Silhouette School was on how to trace a photo to get a silhouette. The point editing method results in a silhouette and it's perfect if that's what you're looking for.  But what if you want more depth and character and really want to keep the essence of the photo?  The trace function is about to become your new BFF.

The first thing you want to do is find a photo.  It's best to pick a photo that doesn't have a ton of background.  I went with this picture of me and my daughter paddle boarding.  It's obviously a color photo and while you can trace a color photo I find it easier to trace a black and white image since the trace feature works on finding contrast.  Never did I think I'd share a picture of me in a bathing suit on this blog....but...

How to Make Silhouette Rhinestone Sprays (Cut on Vinyl, HTV, & Stencils, too!)

Today I'm answering a reader question on the blog.  The reader asked how to create a rhinestone spray design in Silhouette Studio. It's actually something I've contemplated myself, but it wasn't until this reader inquired that I really felt the challenge to sit down and figure it out. OOHHMMMGGGG you guys - this is so stinking easy - and fast. She literally emailed me back, "How did you do that so fast?"

Well, my friends it's far easier than it looks - if you have Designer Edition. As we've discussed here in the past, you need Silhouette Studio Designer Edition to make custom rhinestone templates and that's what is needed for this tutorial.  But the best news is just because you're using the rhinestone tool, doesn't mean you have to use rhinestones when you cut...as you can see, I cut my spray design on HTV!

Trick for Using Vinyl Scraps for a Vinyl Decal

Are you a vinyl scrap saver? Then, this project using vinyl scraps is for you! 

Using even the smallest strips of your adhesive vinyl scraps, you can make a strikingly beautiful, and colorful, vinyl decal. This tutorial will explain how to go about using vinyl scraps to make a new vinyl decal with your Silhouette CAMEO. 

How to Make Glitter Tumblers with Epoxy for Beginners

If you're into crafts that require patience, making a DIY glitter tumbler will be right up your alley.  I have to admit I just recently made my first stainless steel tumbler with vinyl and glitter and I learned a thing or two.

Considering that it can be an intimidating project, I thought I'd pass along what I learned making my first glitter tumbler in this beginner tutorial.

7 Ways to Use Vertical SVG Designs (Other Than Wood Signs!)

Vertical welcome signs have been a trend for quite some time...but you can use vertical designs for more than just wood porch signs! 

Today I'm sharing seven other Silhouette project ideas using vertical designs from drinkware to leg ware! 

How to Make a Bleach Sublimation Shirts

Bleach sublimation shirts are a trend that has been around for while..and it's easy to see why.

Not only are they fast and fun to make, but you can pretty much customize bleach spray shirts however you want!  Read on for a beginner tutorial on how to make bleach sublimation shirts. 

How to Engrave Metal Bracelets with Silhouette CAMEO and Zoom Precision Tool (Free Templates)

Now that I've figured out the best way to etch metal with Silhouette CAMEO - thanks to the Zoom Precision engraving and etching tool - I'm taking it one step further. 

I have to admit engraving on metal bracelets with Silhouette CAMEO seemed a bit intimidating. I mean how do you hit something THAT small - we're talking 1/4" wide - that precisely? 

Read on because I'm sharing the secret to not only a deep engraving on metal bracelets, but how to hit such a narrow target on the first try! 

Silhouette CAMEO Sticker Tutorial for Beginners

Making stickers with Silhouette is really no different than Silhouette print and cut...instead of printing and cutting on paper, you're printing and cutting on sticker sheets! 

And just like print and cut, once you make your first set of stickers, you'll be hooked!!!

If you sell Silhouette items, it's a good reminder to let your customers know if you have hand wash only items. You can place these stickers right on your business cards and directly on the items.

Circle Split Anchor Silhouette Studio Tutorial (Works for Any Shape)

The split anchor with circle is so in right now. After I posted a recent tutorial on getting vinyl to stick to canvas, I was asked over and over again where I bought the design I put on my canvas.

So I figured it was worth a tutorial to show you how to make a split design with a welded circle.

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 Use Layered Fonts in Silhouette Studio

The perfect font can add a whole new level of style to your craft projects, and if it's a layered font, it’ll make them even more special!

In this post, learn what a layered font is, how to use it, and how to create a fun birthday banner with it.

Personalized Name Keychains with Silhouette's Offset Tool (Paper & Epoxy)

The offset tool is such a handy feature in Silhouette Studio because it doesn’t just enlarge an image, it creates an even outline all around the edge of any shape.

This tool can be used in many different ways, even to create these unique personalized name keychains!

Silhouette Vinyl on Canvas: 6 Tips to Success!

It's not uncommon to have to fight with vinyl to get it to stick to canvas.  For whatever reason - and I believe there are several - it's just plain tough to get vinyl to stick to stretched canvas that's why I typically recommend heat transfer vinyl on canvas.

However, sometimes - for one reason or another - adhesive vinyl is the only option. So for those times, I have six tips to help you successfully get adhesive vinyl to stick to canvas without the headache.

11 Free Valentine's Day Silhouette Designs and Last Minute Craft Ideas

Are you looking for some last minute Valentine's Day Silhouette designs? Look no further!!

Not only are these designs perfect for last minute Valentine's Day projects, they're also all FREE!