Are you curious about the ES Mat? This is new and innovative technology released with the 2023 Silhouette cutting machines! The ES Mat (Electrostatic Mat) holds materials in place by generating a static electricity field beneath the material’s surface. No sticky cutting mat necessary! This post focuses on the ES Mat for the Cameo 5. However, ES technology functions the same for flatbed models (i.e. Curio 2) and roll-through models (Cameo 5 and Portrait 4). The 12 x 12-in. ES Mat is compatible with both the 12-in. Cameo 5 and the 15-in. Cameo 5 Plus. What is an ES Mat? The Electrostat ..read more

The CURIO2 is the first-of-its-kind precision cutting machine with a flatbed designed for expanded possibilities for creators. The CURIO2 provides a 12 in. x 12 in. flatbed workspace area with 20mm of vertical clearance. It is equipped with an Electrostatic Bed and power tool options. This allows the Curio to load and use more materials than any other cutting machine in its class. The CURIO2 is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems and utilizes Silhouette Studio®, the dynamic software behind all Silhouette cutting machines. Like all Silhouette cutting machines, it has Print &a ..read more

In today’s papercraft project, I’ll show you how to create a layered card with hand-painted elements, and then use a PixScan mat to cut exactly where you need to! While you can cut this design with colored cardstock, and you can take more time to cut on a regular cutting mat, the way I will show you is a great use of the PixScan mat! I will use the Cameo PixScan mat, but you should choose the correct PixScan mat for the machine you are using. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Silhouette PixScan cutting mat (choose Cameo® version or Portrait® version for your machine) Silhouette Studio ..read more

With many kids now on summer vacation, I think it’s time for a DIY bookmark to encourage reading, don’t you? This is a layered paper craft that you can customize with different designs. I’ll take you step-by-step through making this adorable hedgehog bookmark. You will need: ¼ in. or ½ in. wide elastic Cardstock in white, tan, brown, red, and black Google eye (7mm) – optional Hot glue Strong white glue Silhouette Studio® Software Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Design ID #276988 by Pebbles in my Pocket Step One: Set up Design In Silhouette Studio®, open the Hedgehog Set (Design ID #276988) fr ..read more

Sometimes I want to make a cute seasonal project that is fast and inexpensive. Here’s an idea for a quick spring welcome sign that uses vinyl on a dollar-store sign, along with paper or premade wooden accents. I’ve got two variations of this welcome sign – one for general springtime and one for Easter. Both use the same base wooden sign blank. You can adapt the size of your elements to fit whatever blank you are using. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® Cutting mat and 1mm blade Silhouette Studio® Software Adhesive vinyl Transfer tape Wooden sign blank (approx. 15.75 in. x 5.75 in.) Car ..read more

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I’ve got a print & cut project to make cute homemade fish valentines for your little ones to share! Check out the tutorial below. Supplies: Letter size sticker paper Swedish Fish gummy candies Plastic ziplock bags (3” x 4”) – or use prepackaged Swedish Fish candies Silhouette Cameo® or Portrait® 1 mm blade, such as the Autoblade Cutting mat Silhouette Studio® Design ID #30279 and #30551 by Sarah Bailey Design ID #387314 by Blush Fonts Step One: Create Design In Silhouette Studio, set up your Page Setup in the Page Setup Panel as follows: Ma ..read more

Welcome to the new year! We’ve got three Zoom classes for you this month. Whether you’re new to the Silhouette Family, or are ready to expand your skills beyond the basics, we’ve got a variety of classes for you! All January Classes January 11: Making your First Cut with Silhouette January 18: No Sew Felt Name Banner – How to Cut Fabric on your Cameo 4 January 25: How to Create Storage Labels Using Silhouette Go Mobile App January 11: Making your First Cut with Silhouette If you are thinking about purchasing a Silhouette machine, recently bought one for first time, or need a little help lea ..read more

My, how the year has flown by! Let’s finish off the year on a high note with these December online classes! We’ve got a variety of virtual classes to choose from, so read the descriptions below and sign up for any (or all) of them. All December Classes December 7: Get to Know the New Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder December 14: Making Your First Cut with Silhouette December 21: How to Create Custom Vinyl Text December 7: Get to Know the New Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder Get to know the new Silhouette Auto Sheet Feeder with Kelly Wayment. In this Premium class, she’ll guide you through its vario ..read more

In today’s tutorial, we’re going to do a little designing in Silhouette Studio® to create these customized window cards. These have sketched elements and Print & Cut elements, as well. I’ll walk you through each step so you can make cute sloth Christmas cards like mine, or you can change the elements to suit your needs for any occasion. Supplies: Silhouette Cameo® Silhouette Studio® Cutting mat and Autoblade or other 1mm blade Watercolor paper (9 in x 12 in, 90 lb, cold press) Sketch pen (and blue adapter, if necessary) Foam adhesive Design ID #309127 by La La Shiba Design ID #393147 by S ..read more

Check out our new classes for November! These are all free Michaels classes you can attend online via Zoom. Can’t make the class time? Register anyway and watch the replay when it’s convenient for you! Here’s what we’ve got for you this month. All Classes November 2: 12 Days of Cardmaking: Santa Bobble Head Card with Lori Whitlock November 16: Sketched Holiday Nametag Papercraft with Kelly Wayment November 30: How to make your first project on a Silhouette cutting machine with McKenna Blanthorn November 2: 12 Days of Cardmaking: Santa Bobble Head Card Join Lori Whitlock as she walks you thr ..read more