How to Turn Silhouette Cut Files into Print and Cut (And a DIY Baby Month Blocks Project)

If you're looking for the perfect DIY baby gift to make with your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait - look no further!!  

  To help me out as we are moving, my good friend Rachel Teodoro - who is not only incredibly talented and crafty - but also a little Silhouette-obsessed like we are - is here today to share a fun, cheap and easy print and cut project with you!  The best part is she's sharing her tips on how to turn regular Silhouette Studio cut files into print and cut designs in just a few simple steps!

How to Make Fabric Tassels with Silhouette CAMEO (Free Silhouette Cut File)

Tassels are a really hot trend right now that's why it's great that you can make fabric tassles with your Silhouette CAMEO!

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

I am so excited to have Jamie from Craft Chameleon on the blog today to show us just how to cut a three tiered tassel with Silhouette!

Cutting Cardstock with Silhouette CAMEO: Secrets and Cut Settings from the Pros!

I'm so excited that the queen of Silhouette Paper Crafts and Designs, Lori Whitlock is on the blog today! Lori's here to share her pro tips on cutting cardstock cleanly with Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait!

Hi everyone! I’m Lori Whitlock and I’m so excited that Melissa asked me to do a guest blog post for you all today. I’ve been designing for Silhouette for over 7 years now (since the beta version of the Design Store was around). If you’ve seen my work you know that I do a lot of card making and 3­ D design so I am using my Silhouette to cut paper and card stock all the time.

With over 5400+ designs I would say I’ve practiced cutting paper A LOT. At some of the events that I attend I’m astounded at the number of people that I have met that have never tried to cut paper/card stock with their Silhouette.

Let me just tell you a little secret... it’s really not that hard! So, let’s give it a try! You should be able to get beautiful clean cuts from card stock or patterned paper. I’ve taught several classes and find that Silhouette crafters can get frustrated trying to get clean cuts. But, I’m here to tell you that if you get everything set up properly your Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait should cut card stock just like butter. It might take a little practice, but I promise you can get it figured out.

Free Silhouette Studio Design File: Celebrate You

It's Friday and that means it's time for a free Silhouette Studio Design File for you, my Silhouette loving friends.

Today is extra special because we have a free design created by the lovely and talented Jeanna Goodwin over at Felicity Jane!  She has tons of darling cut files in her shop in the Silhouette Design Store, but today she's giving you all one for free...I mean I think that's something to celebrate.

Cut Your Child's Handwriting on Heat Transfer Vinyl: Silhouette CAMEO Tutorial

It's back to school time....otherwise known to Silhouette crafters as "Label All the Things with Vinyl" season. 

Given that it's Expressions Vinyl big Back to School sale I thought I'd take this show on the road. That's right - today I'm doing something I don't normally do...and that's taking over another blog!

I am so excited to share this tutorial on cutting your child's own handwriting with a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait machine over on Expressions Vinyl - so head on over there to learn my tips and tricks for easily tracing, cutting, and applying handwriting in HTV to a lunch box!

 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!

Get Silhouette School lessons delivered to your email inbox! Select Once Daily or Weekly.

Subscribe Here!

Silhouette CAMEO Paper Tutorial: Do's and Don'ts When Cutting Paper

You guys! I'm doing something today I rarely do - and that is guest posting on another blog! I'm so thrilled and honored that one of the most successful and popular designers (not to mention the sweetest) in the Silhouette Design Store - Lori Whitlock - has allowed me to take over her blog!  I'm over there today sharing my do's and don'ts for cutting paper with Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait. 

So to find out my best tips and practices for cutting paper with Silhouette head on over to Lori's blog...where Silhouette School has set up shop for the day!

How to Add HTV to a Camera Strap (Guest Post by Olivia, 7)

For two and a half years my children have watched as my third baby, Silhouette School, has grown into this awesome thing.  They reap many of the benefits...including a whole lot of shirts, a craft room they can find pretty much color vinyl in, and in the case of this Instax Mini 8 Camera and Heidi Swapp camera strap, some awesome blog conference swag! 

So when my second grade daughter asked if we could add some HTV to the strap, I told her I'd be here to help if she needed me, but she's been around Silhouette stuff long to enough to know how to do it on her own!  And then I threw out the idea that she write up a tutorial for the blog...she couldn't resist my offer!  So here's Liv...

Hi. I'm Olivia.This is my first blog post so today I'll show you how to make a camera strap with heat transfer vinyl.

Easy DIY Cake Stencils with Silhouette

Happy Monday! I'm on vacation this week, but that doesn't mean Silhouette School's out of session....definitely not! Today we have Alexandra from Hedgehog Hollow blog in as a special guest blogger! She's here to share her tips and tricks for decorating cakes with Silhouette stencils - they're fast, easy and cheap to make!

Adding Reactive Foils to a Silhouette Print and Cut: Tutorial & Free Cut File

If you've been following Silhouette School for any length of time, you know there's no shortage of ways to create with it. Today I'm so excited to have Pam from Get Silvered on the blog sharing an awesome way to take your print and cut projects up a notch by adding reactive foil!

Hi! I'm Pam from Get Silvered and today, I'm sharing a tutorial to create a Valentine's Day card using Print and Cut techniques embellished with Reactive Foil. Download the Silhouette Studio cutting file V3 version here or V2 version here so you can play along, or use the techniques with another design of your choice.
This project requires a laser printer or copier and a laminating machine. If these aren't available see the other suggestions at the end of the post. I also used Red Reactive foil.

How to Heat Press a Hat: No Special Attachment Needed (Silhouette HTV Tutorial)

Big things are happening around here today - 1) I have a tutorial for you on how to add heat transfer vinyl to hats and caps (without any special heat press attachments) and 2) we have a very special guest blogger!

I'm so thrilled Rachel Barnhart agreed to share her tricks with you because I certainly could not have said it better myself. Here's Rachel....
___________
I still can’t believe I’m here writing this tutorial for you (fan-girl moment!!!). I’ve been a reader of Melissa’s blogs since before Silhouette School even existed…I followed her on her old blog, Two It Yourself, and then we both happened to get Silhouette machines (she got her Portrait and I got a Cameo) at the same time and so *of course* I began following along when she started Silhouette School! I don’t have my own blog, but I make all kinds of things and have an Etsy shop, Little House Blue Door, where I sell my creations.

Welding Text and Shape Outlines in Silhouette Studio (Home State Decal Tutorial)

Way back in April I made some coasters with a vinyl design on them, as a gift, that you all went wild about on Instagram...I got tons of questions about how I designed the home 'state' design.  The Silhouette tutorial has been on my to do list for months now...but fortunately for you Silhouette School contributors Becky and Glenna from My Paper Craze had the same idea and are here today to explain exactly how to design your own home state design in Silhouette Studio! 

Does Press 'N Seal as Vinyl Transfer Tape Really Work? (Silhouette Tutorial & Review)

Have you ever wanted to throw together a quick vinyl project only to realize you've run out of transfer tape?  Silhouette School contributors Becky and Glenna from My Paper Craze are in the classroom today to share a lesson on using Press'n Seal as a transfer tape substitute.

I was so excited when I got my snacker cup in the mail that I had ordered and I just couldn't wait to slap some vinyl on it. I was heartbroken when I realized I hadn't bought any more transfer tape after I ran out. Can you guess what my solution was? Glad Press'n Seal Wrap to the rescue (or so I hope!).

Accordion Fold Card Tutorial: It's Easy with Silhouette Studio!

Welcome to class Silhouette School students. My name is Kelly and Melissa has asked me to substitute teach for her today. I normally teach over at Simply Kelly Designs where I share Silhouette tutorials, crafty creations and my digital scrapbook designs.

My lesson plan for today is to show you how to design an accordion fold card in Silhouette Studio. I created a DAD accordion fold card for Father's Day but today I will show you how to design a MOM accordion fold card. I'm giving this card to my mom for her birthday.

One of the keys to creating a great word accordion fold card is to find the right font. I like to use a bold font where the letters are close to the same width. Check out this tutorial on my method to choose the perfect font every time.

Silhouette Printable Foil Tutorial & Review (And the Benefit Over Vinyl)

Silhouette School weekly contributors Becky and Glenna from My Paper Craze are in this week with a tutorial and review of Silhouette Printable Gold and Silver Foil.  Here's Becky...

I'm always looking for new things to try with my Silhouette.  With all the different media available out there, I always wonder what new projects I can tackle and if the products are worth the purchase. 

Today, we've created some pretty awesome labels with Silhouette Brand Printable Silver Foil (also available in Silhouette Brand Printable GOLD Foil).

DIY Shaker Card Tutorial with Silhouette

Are you familiar with Shaker cards? If you're not a paper crafter, you might not have seen these yet, but they are sssoooo cool and fun. Shaker cards have been around for quite some time and can be created using a variety of materials.  They're basically a 3D card that has a clear window where you place little rhinestones, confetti or charms that shake...hence the name.

Today Silhouette School contributors, Glenna and Becky from My Paper Craze, are in the classroom sharing an easy shaker card tutorial with us. They're going to show us just how easy it is to make one with your Silhouette and items you probably already have in your crafting stash. No need to run to the store to make a last minute shaker card!

Wood Look Tile Signs with Vinyl Tutorial (Silhouette Tutorial)

Hey Guys! We're doing things a little differently around here today! I'm remote teaching over on Simply Kelly Designs!

I'm sharing a really fun tutorial on how to make faux wood or wood-look tile signs with vinyl for just a few dollars each.  Talk about a quick alternative on the authentic wood signs.  These make awesome gifts, housewarming gifts and decor - and I love that there are SO many options!

So head on over to Kelly's blog today to see my shortcuts and tips on making one for yourself!  Believe me, you'll thank me! 

If you like what you see, I'd love for you to pin it!

Get Silhouette School lessons delivered to your email inbox! Select Once Daily or Weekly.

Subscribe Here!

Behind the Scenes at Silhouette School...eBooks, Vacations, Conferences, Growth, Oh MY!

Every few months I like to do a Silhouette School Behind the Scenes post just so you all know I'm not a robot pumping out tuts, but instead a working mom who's attempting to balance it all (some times better than others) and knows the struggle is real, but the rewards are amazing.

In past BTS posts, I've shared a day-in-the-life of this full time blogger/mom/chef/chauffeur/cheerleader/booboo kisser, I've warned you all to shield your eyes before taking you into the deep dark hole known as my home office and I've even opened up about some pretty personal stuff for why the ebook (The Ultimate Silhouette Guide) was delayed.

Today I'm back with another peek behind the scenes of Silhouette School.  This time I'm interrupting the daily tutorials to share some exciting news and happenings both on the personal and professional levels.

Using Edible Ink Markers and Sugar Sheets with Silhouette's Sketch Pen Feature

Wow you guys...the number of things you can do with your Silhouette never ceases to amaze me. That's why when Heather, a custom cake decorator, contacted me about how she uses sugar sheets and edible ink with her Silhouette to create amazing, custom edible creations I was totally intrigued. Heather's here today to share  her secrets with all of you!

***

Since I first received my Silhouette Cameo on Christmas Day 2014, I have sought to challenge myself and the machine with what it can create. I have not been disappointed.

Silhouette Glossy Permanent Vinyl: Review

Hi there! It's Becky and Glenna from My Paper Craze  in again this week with a review of Silhouette's new permanent glossy vinyl line. 

When we first started out with our lovely Silhouette machines, we were a little uneducated about the different types of vinyl available. Lucky for you guys, Silhouette School has a fabulous post on Silhouette Vinyl Types and Transfer Paper vs Transfer Tape.

22 Must Read Silhouette Tutorials, Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting! (May Wrap Up)

And just like that May is in the books! While school is getting out for the kids, Silhouette School is always in session! And there's lots and lots of fun stuff on the lesson plan for summer school.

But before we get to what's ahead in June, let's take a look at all that was covered in May - not to mention two HUGE announcements!!! Plus a big thank you to all of my guest posters who covered for me while I was traveling for two weeks during the early part of the month.