Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro Review: Pros and Cons of the 24" CAMEO

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 Pro is finally here...and so is my first 24" CAMEO Pro review!

As I always do, I'm here to give you guys all the information - pros and cons -so YOU can make an educated decision on if the new Silhouette CAMEO Pro should find a spot in your craft room! 

Best Heat Press for Silhouette CAMEO Crafters

Rarely a day goes by when I'm not asked which heat press I recommend or which is the best heat press machine.

The answer isn't the same for everyone - as it really depends on why you are getting a heat press and what is most important to you.

To help you decide which heat press is best for you, I've tried to narrow down the biggest factors that come into play when buying a heat press: budget, quality, customer service, size and features.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 3: 8 (More) Subtle But Important Differences

When the Silhouette CAMEO 4 was first announced in May 2019 we took a side by side look at Silhouette CAMEO 3 vs CAMEO 4.  Most of the differences I initially pointed out focused on the power of the machine like cutting speed, force, and the ability to cut much thicker - and therefore more - materials.

Now that pre-orders have started and I have a Silhouette CAMEO 4 in my hands and am using it like a crafter in my craft room, rather than staring at it in a conference center, I'm noticing some additional differences between the old and new CAMEO machines.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Review: Indepth and Honest First Thoughts

I know you guys have been waiting a long time for a full Silhouette CAMEO 4 review... and with the launch today and pre-orders open,  I'm here to give you my first thoughts on what I love and what I don't about the CAMEO 4.

I want YOU to make an educated decision on if the new Silhouette CAMEO 4 should find a spot in your craft room.

21 Silhouette Tutorials That You Can't Craft Without! (July Wrap Up)

Is it really the end of July??  I swear I say this every month but how did that happen?  We've been having so much fun here at Silhouette School that I blink and the month's over and its' time for another Silhouette tutorial wrap up.

In July I shared a bunch of free cut files in the Freebie Friday series, we had TONS of fun with printable vinyl and EasySubli, Amazon Prime Day(s) were some of the best ever, we started the new Test It Tuesday Facebook Live series, and probably more I am missing!

New 'Test It Tuesday' Facebook LIVE VIDEO Review Series!

I'm always getting asked what I think about various craft gadgets. And I'm always willing to give a 100% honest review and recommendation so we've started a new series - Test It Tuesday!

We launched our first Test It Tuesday recently on Silhouette School's Facebook Live and it's safe to say the series was an instant hit.

Cricut Infusible Ink Markers with Silhouette CAMEO Tutorial

As soon I showed you guys how to use the Cricut Infusible Ink sheets with Silhouette CAMEO you were begging for a tutorial on how to use the Cricut Infusible Ink pens and markers.

So here it is - this is how you use what are essentially sublimation pens with Silhouette.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Matless Cutting Feature Explained

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 will be able to cut unlined materials - such as paper - without a cutting mat.

While cutting mats will be available for the Silhouette CAMEO 4 - and I would still recommend using them - the among the Silhouette CAMEO 4 features is matless cutting - thanks to a new variable cutting force feature.

Foil Quill Magnetic Mat Board Review & Tutorial

Goodbye tape, hello magnets! If you have a Foil Quill you may love it - but not the process and time it takes to get your mat and material all set up.

I could not wait to try out the new We R Memory Keepers magnetic mat for Foil Quill that's now on order exclusively at Swing Design to see if it made using the Foil Quill with Silhouette any easier. 

New Mint Heat Press: If You Want a GIVEAWAY I Need Your Help!

A new Mint heat press just popped up on the market and it's creating quite the buzz.

I haven't even gotten my hands on it yet, but I did share a photo of the teal heat press on Silhouette School's Facebook page the other day and you guys went crazy! Crazy enough that I convinced Swing Design to donate one for a Silhouette School giveaway.

21 Must Read & Free Silhouette Tutorials, Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting

Is it really already July?!? We covered a lot of Silhouette tutorials in June so in case you missed anything...here's a wrap up! 

Before we dive fully into July, let's take a look at everything we covered in June!!

Silhouette Window Cling: Review, Tutorial, and Project Ideas

Months ago I bought a pack of the Silhouette Window Cling material and it's been waiting in the drawer for a tutorial and review since.

Finally I dug it out and now I'm here to give you a review of the Silhouette Window Cling and quick and easily Silhouette tutorial on how to use this stuff to make your own window clings.

Silhouette Gold and Silver Tattoo Paper: Tutorial and Review

Several months ago I purchased a pack of the Silhouette Gold Temporary Tattoo paper....and it's been waiting for me to try it ever since.

I finally got around to it and I'm here to report back on how to use it and give it a grade.

Beware: 'Silhouette' Cutting Mat Not Sticky? Here's Why!

Over the last six months or so I've been hearing quite a few people saying their new-ish Silhouette Cutting Mats are not sticky.

Well....I recently bought two Silhouette Cutting mats on Amazon and within 3 weeks one of them would not even hold paper.  Something was definitely up.

Silhouette Design Store SVGs: The Low Down On If You Need Them

You may have noticed that the Silhouette Design Store recently started offering the SVG file type as an add-on when purchasing Silhouette Studio designs from the online store.

When I saw this had I had to scratch my head wondering - why would you want or need to buy an SVG from the Silhouette Design Store if you're already buying the .Studio file.  After all, the SVG format isn't offered as a stand alone, you can only add it on when purchasing the .studio format of the same file. 

Permanent Matte Vinyl in All the Colors?! Yes...PLEASE!!

I have to admit I've been holding out on you guys...about two months before we moved I got my hands on some permanent matte vinyl. I was dying to try it because hello - permanent matte 651 only comes in black and white and well sometimes you just need pink or teal or lavender or all the colors!!

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

I packed this bundle of Scraft Artise permanent vinyl into a box (marked: Open First!) and ...let's just say it was one of the first things I cut when we finally got settled here in the new house.

7 Best Silhouette CAMEO 3 Bundles...IMHO

I get asked a lot from crafters, husbands of crafters, Silhouette CAMEO beginners and Cricut user (aka converts!) about the best Silhouette CAMEO 3 bundle. 

Many of these types of emails start with something like...

"There are soooo many Silhouette CAMEO bundles on Amazon, I'm overwhelmed and not sure what I actually need to get started."

I always respond back with the same question: What's the main reason you want to get a Silhouette CAMEO? What types of Silhouette CAMEO projects are you looking to do...at least initially?

While there are lots of great Silhouette CAMEO bundles, what's 'best' for one person may not be the best for someone else....because your reasoning for wanting the machine or your purpose in using it may be different.  So to help answer the burning question on the best bundle I've picked my 7 favorite CAMEO bundles based on crafting needs and wants...