Is Silhouette Studio Business Edition Worth It If You Don't Have a Business?

If you've been using Silhouette Studio for a while, you've probably seen the Business Edition upgrade mentioned and wondered whether it's actually worth the $50 especially if you don't have a business. 

The question I get from crafters is often: Do I really need Business Edition if I'm not selling at all? 

The honest answer is...I've never heard anyone regret unlocking the full suite of tools and features in Silhouette Studio Business Edition. 

My Best Amazon Prime Day Hack for the Craft Supplies You Buy on Repeat

It's Amazon Prime Day again, and if you're a crafter or you run a small handmade business, I'm going to show you exactly how I shop it (watch the video here!) - including the ONE hack I use every single Prime Day that saves me a ton of money on the stuff I'm buying anyway.

So...here's the thing. Prime Day deals move fast and they sell out, so I'm going to keep this quick and get you straight to the good stuff. 

Is Silhouette Studio Business Edition Worth it Without a Silhouette Machine?

If you own a Roland, an xTool laser, DTF or UV DTF printer, a sublimation printer or any machine that isn't a Silhouette cutter, you may not have given Silhouette Studio a second thought. 

As someone who has used a lot of different printing, design and rip software for a lot of years - I can tell you with certainty - even the free version of Silhouette Studio is actually one of the most underrated design tools for non-Silhouette machine owners.

If you don't have a Silhouette machine - that makes Silhouette Studio Business Edition even more worth it for you specifically for the file formats it can export.

Best Kept Amazon Prime Day Shopping Hack! If You Buy NOTHING Else Get THIS!

If you're not an Amazon Prime Day shopper normally .. no problem BUT make one EXCEPTION for this shopping hack that I literally stumbled upon! 

I was doing some personal shopping (yes, hair products and pimple patches for my daughter - we're getting real personal today) when I discovered something that blew my mind. It's too good not to share. 

Amazon basically gives you a personalized list of Prime Day Deals on items you regularly buy! 

How to Save as SVG in Silhouette Studio (and JPEG and PDF too)

It's now possible to export as an SVG directly from Silhouette Studio.

In order to save as an SVG, JPEG, or PDF from Silhouette Studio, you must have both Silhouette Studio 4.1 or higher and Business Edition.

Introduction to Direct to Film Printing and How it Fits into Your Silhouette Business

If you've heard the term DTF or Direct to Film printing but you're not sure what it is - or how it could fit into your Silhouette CAMEO world or your small business - you've come to the right spot. 

Read on to learn more about DTF printing and how a desktop DTF printer like the Prestige A3+ can help you make, print, and sell cut-less, weed-less full color transfers from designs you already own! 

How to Start a Small T Shirt Business With a Silhouette CAMEO

If you're a beginner looking to start a tshirt business with Silhouette CAMEO, I have so much info to share with you today that I jammed it into a video! 

We're talking the biggest mistakes to avoid when starting an at home t shirt business and the best equipment to have to set up your shirt business.  Plus pros and cons of various at home heat transfer printers and where HTV shirts SHOULD fit into your business. 

How to Keep Track of Orders for Small Business (Silhouette or Cricut)

If you have found yourself "organizing" orders on sticky notes or a notebook it may be time to get a little more organized and streamlined with a free order management "software" for small business.

Many Silhouette crafters did not intend to sell their items when they started out with their Silhouette CAMEO...but inevitably a friend, neighbor, or friend of a friend asks "Can I buy one from you?" And you have yourself a small business almost overnight with no way for order tracking.

One order is easy to remember or jot down on a notepad, but take it from someone who was in that position six years ago and now has a handful of employees..it's not the way to scale.  You need an ordering system for small business. Also take it from me..it's FAR easier to implement an order management system from the start and the Google Suite tools - all free - make it easy to do.

Is Laser Engraving a Good Business Investment?

If you've been considering ways to start or expand your custom business in 2024, do not pass on a laser engraver and cutter. 

A laser engraver and cutter can go where a vinyl cutter can't...opening up the possibilities of engraving and cutting wood and acrylic (and many more material) giving you a leg up on the competition.  

So can you make money with a laser engraver? Yes..but there are some very important things to know before you invest.  

Install Silhouette Studio Designer Edition (DE+ or Business) for the First Time or on Second Computer (2024)

If you purchased a Silhouette Studio Designer Edition license key (or a license key for Designer Edition Plus or Business Edition) you can install them on up to three computers.

This comes in handy if you get a new computer or have more than one computer where you use Silhouette Studio. This tutorial will show you how to install Silhouette Studio license keys and also how to install on another computer.

How to Save a Silhouette File with Transparent Background

It's easy to save a Silhouette file with a transparent background. 

Silhouette Studio allows transparent PNG files to be exported which means you can design and create in Studio and export a Silhouette file with a transparent background.

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.

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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.

Desktop DTF Printer News: Big Changes....from Three Major Manufacturers

If you're in the desktop direct to film (DTF) world - big changes to share today.

 

It's not often that three of the big manufacturers of desktop DTF printers all announce changes on the same day. But here we are...

How to Create Product Mockups in Canva (Free) Using Your Own Designs

You can create product mockups in Canva for your Etsy shop or social media using designs you've created in Silhouette Studio or another design program. 

For custom items like vinyl name stickers or items that are available in various color options, mockups can be easily customized very quickly and cheaply.  Using mockups will allow you to not only show off your products in a really visually appealing way but they prevent you from having to create a new physical item for each variation. 

In this tutorial I'm going to share the step by step on how to create a product mockups using your own designs in Canva...and I'll even share a little hack for animating tumbler mockups!

Should I Buy a Sublimation Printer? Not Til You See This!

If you're considering buying a sublimation printer: STOP! 

Many crafters assume that after a Silhouette CAMEO or Cricut and a heat press the next thing to get is a sublimation printer. And while it is for some people...a sublimation printer is not right for everyone! 

New Office Craft Room Tour | Behind the Scenes

Well I officially ran out of room in my home office / craft room and therefore we've expanded...into a new space. 

It's an office / craft room / studio combo and it has SO much space for me to grow. I know lots of you have been kind of curious about the new "walls" so I recorded a little behind the scenes office craft room tour for you! 

Desktop DTF Printer Comparison: Roland BN-20D vs Prestige A3+

If you're looking for the best desktop DTF printer then you've probably wondered which is better: the Roland BN-20D or the Prestige A3+ or A3+ R? 

Given that I have both and have used both, this is a question I keep getting and one that I am hoping I can help answer for you. 

I know it's important for you to invest in the best DTF printer and it's not an easy or inexpensive choice! Read on for a comparison between the Roland BN-20D DTF printer vs the Prestige A3+ DTF Printer. 

Silhouette Studio and Affinity Designer Cut Lines for Roland Versaworks: Why Is My Entire Design Filling with Pink?

If you're using Silhouette Studio and Affinity Designer to create cut lines for Roland Versaworks, you have probably run into this common issue where the entire SVG turns pink in Affinity Designer. 

This happens in Affinity Designer after the Silhouette Studio created SVG is imported. The reason can be hard to recognize if you're still new to Affinity, but the fix is very easy. Read on for how to fix designs that are filling with solid pink in Affinity Designer.

Desktop DTF Printer Comparison: Prestige A3+ vs Prestige A3+ R

There's rapidly increasing interest in desktop Direct to Film printers for at-home t-shirt transfer businesses. That's created a market that's trying to keep up with the demand for full color weedless, cutless printable transfers in a compact DTF printer size. 

I shared with you an introduction to DTF and how it might fit into your business along with everything to know about the Prestige A3+ DTF printer not long ago. Now there's a second model that gives small businesses even more options to grow.  

There are a few differences between the two desktop DTF printer models depending on your needs, space, and budget!  Read on for a comparison of the Prestige A3+ vs Prestige A3+ R DTF Printer...where R stands for "roll"...and how to get yourself some free DTF film if you decide to invest in a DTF printer setup.