How to Make a Stencil with Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait

I get a lot of questions about how to create a stencil with Silhouette CAMEO. It's pretty easy to do - as long as you understand where to weed.

Single use stencils can be made using stencil material or adhesive vinyl.

How to Screen Print Using Vinyl: Silhouette Tutorial

So you want to know how to screenprint with vinyl and Silhouette?! 

You've come to the right spot because today I'm going to show you how easy it is to cut a re-usable vinyl stencil with your  Silhouette to make screen print shirts with a silk screen.

13 Halloween Signs to DIY in 2024 with Vinyl, Paint or Stencils

DIY Halloween signs are the perfect fix if you're feeling crafty this Halloween or need some on-trend wood signs to sell this fall.  

I rounded up a collection of 13 Halloween Signs to DIY...whether you're looking for something for your front door, front porch or to dress up your mantle.  

Freezer Paper Stencils for the Win! Painted Wood Sign Tutorial

If you haven't tried making freezer paper stencils yet, you're missing out especially when painting on fabric including shirts or burlap. 

Freezer paper is a cheap stencil material that can be easily cut with a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait. It adhesive easily and removes without leaving any gunk behind! Read on for how tips on cutting freezer paper stencils for a sign! 

Beginner Glass Etching Tutorial with Silhouette Stencil

Did you know you can use etching cream on glass dishes so they're safe for the microwave and oven?

This etching glass tutorial will walk you through exactly how to cut a Silhouette stencil and go about etching pyrex glassware.

Cutting Laminated Shapes and Print and Cuts with Silhouette (Plus Perfect Cut Settings)

If there's one thing I know it's that there is always another way to use your Silhouette machine....like, say, with a laminator.  I recently got myself a (very basic) laminator and let me tell you, nothing is safe!  I know what you're thinking: laminators are only for teachers. WRONG!

I've combined the powers of my Silhouette CAMEO and my laminator to make custom bookmarks, planner inserts, photo booth props, dry erase games for my kids, luggage tags, the list goes on.

Bleach Spray Shirts: 7 DIY Tips for Beginners

If you are new to making DIY bleach spray shirts - I have some tips for you today to make sure your first bleach shirt is a huge success! 

These five tips will help you make an awesome bleach spray shirt at home....and then once you know the basis you can get fancy by making vinyl stencils and sublimation bleach shirts. 

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 Make and Paint Layered Stencils

If you love the look of those crisp paint lines on a stenciled design, then check out how to make and paint layered stencils - which take stencils to a whole new level! 

In this tutorial we'll share how to turn an SVG into a layered stencil in Silhouette Studio. 

How to Cut a Freezer Paper Stencil with Silhouette Cameo

Believe it or not freezer paper (yes, the same freezer paper you can get at the grocery store!) makes a great stencil material for stenciling designs on all sorts of projects like signs, shirts, doormats, and so much more. 

In this tutorial I'll share how to cut a freezer paper stencil with your Silhouette Cameo to make a custom doormat. 

How to Make a Reverse Stencil in Silhouette Studio

You can turn pretty much any SVG into a stencil by creating a reverse stencil. 

What is a reverse stencil? A reverse stencil is where you change the part of your design that will be painted or etched. 

With a reverse stencil, also called a mask, you are creating a stencil where you are painting/etching the area outside and around the SVG design - not the design itself.  This tutorial will explain how to create a reverse stencil in Silhouette Studio.

How to Use Graphite Paper to Make Custom Signs

Vinyl, stencils, and torch paste aren't the only way to make signs...you can also use Silhouette Studio to set up designs to use with graphite transfer paper!

Using graphite transfer paper gives you a really cool hand drawn look. 

How to Wood Burn Wooden Spoons (and Make Them Food Safe!)

Wood burning on wooden spoons is actually really easy to do..and you can make them food safe! 

Using vinyl stencils or silk screen reusable stencils made with Ikonart and torch paste you can make beautiful custom wood burned wooden spoons! 

How to Etch on Slate (Video)

Ever wonder how to etch on slate coasters, a plaque or a cheese or cutting board? It's really actually very easy! 

In this tutorial I'll show you how to use Armor Etch to etch on slate in just a few quick steps! 

How to Use Laser Printer Sheets for Stencils When You Have Inkjet Printer

If you got an Ikonart Stencil Kit and you now have a pack of inkjet or laser printer sheets that aren't compatible with your printer - all is not lost. 

If you have an inkjet printer, like I do, you can actually use the laser printer sheets that came with it to make custom reusable stencils. Read on for how to use the Ikonart Laser Sheets for stencils even if you don't have a laser printer (and same goes for inkjet!)...and how to save 15% off anything on the Ikonart site!

How to Use Torch Paste with a Heat Press for Wood Burning

A few weeks ago I shared how to use torch paste gel with wood burning stencils using either a heat gun or heat press.

Wow...I didn't realize this was such a mind blowing statement because it literally says on the wood burning gel (albeit in size 5 font) you can use 400 degree heat press.  Anyway...I figured it was time to show you how to use a heat press with torch paste gel for your wood burning signs.  

How to Get Crisp Paint Lines on Wood Signs with Silhouette Stencils

Take a look at the latest home decor project that is taking the craft world by storm - oversized wooden door tags. Don't they make such a charming front door decoration? 

This step by step tutorial will walk you through how to make wooden door tags, plus some tips for perfectly crisp paint lines. 

How to Make Custom Reusable Screen Print Stencils for Shirts with Ikonart Textile Film

Making custom reusable screen print stencils for shirts and other textile fabrics has never been easier...and you can do it all at home!

The Ikonart Textile Film is the secret. I've been showing you how to use the Ikonart Stencil Making Kit to make reusable stencils for signs, but you can also use it to mesh screen stencils. 

Reusable Stencil Sheets with Silhouette Studio and Ikonart (Multiple Stencil Hack)

I have finally figured out how to make reusable stencils with Silhouette Studio thanks to Ikonart Stencil System.  

And I have a hack for you that's going to let you make multiple stencils out of each reusable stencil sheet...even if they're made at different times!

How to Make Reusable Stencils with Silhouette Designs or SVGs

Making stencils for wood signs with Silhouette CAMEO is pretty straightforward and easy. There's only one problem with all of the cuttable materials (vinyl, stencil material, laminate sheets, paper, freezer paper): they all create single use stencils that require either a transfer tape/paper or hand placing.

But I recently discovered how to make custom DIY reusable stencils - with no cutting, no weeding, and no transfer tape - with my Silhouette designs and SVGs! 

The Ikonart Custom Stencil Making Kit is literally a game changer for sign makers and screen printers.  I am not only going to show you how to use this awesome kit AND I have a 15% off Ikonart coupon code (SILSCHOOL) for you if you decide to "need" to add this to your craft tool belt!