I want to share a fabulous designer that I’ve had the privilege to collaborate with recently – Diva Watts Designs!!! Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I have been a collector of Stacey’s designs in the Silhouette Design Store and in September 2023 was able to connect and meet her face-to-face at the Silhouette Summit. I love meeting others in the industry and getting to put a face with a name in real life and getting to know them! At least as much as we can squeeze into a whirlwind trip at these conference ..read more

I am so excited to announce an upcoming event that’s going to be awesome!!! I love learning new things and am excited to be an excursion tour guide at the Cricut Crafting Adventure Summit coming up April 23-27, 2024. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. First, let’s cover the elephant in the room. Yes, this event says “Cricut”, but don’t let that hold you back or detour you. YOU can still learn from this event! Whether it is techniques, new project ideas, or something entirely different that you had no idea you ..read more

I’m playing with paint this month on the Artesprix YouTube channel. Specifically, the new colors of the Artesprix Sublimation Paints. I made a fun potholder for my craft room. Yes, you read that right! Since I’m often playing with sublimation blanks, they get HOT! This will come in handy in my craft room and brighten up the place a bit. But, you can also create these to brighten up your kitchen. Function and fun all in one! Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Watch how I created this Spring potholder in the ne ..read more

Have you been eyeing the new Silhouette machines? Or looking to stock up on some supplies? Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. March Madness Sale is here!!! Silhouette America is having a March Madness Sale. Here are a couple things I spotted…. Silhouette Cameo 5 Starter Bundles – found HERE Silhouette Curio 2 Bundle – found HERE Make sure you also add in the Curio 2 Debris tray as it doesn’t look to come in this bundle, but you will need it to use some of the tools in this bundle. Bundle of Silhouette Type ..read more

Designing a Layered Card in Silhouette Studio – Intermediate Class I get so excited each time I create a new class and this one is no different. This one is a faster paced class where you will create your own designs in the Silhouette Studio software completely from scratch. Introducing the Designing a Layered Card in Silhouette Studio – Intermediate class. In this class, you will learn how to create designs using the tools in the Silhouette Studio software to make it your own! The entire design is created start to finish in Silhouette Studio. This class is listed as an Intermediate class du ..read more

I’m so excited to share this new event happening on March 21-23, 2024! The Spring 3-D Craft Summit has 20+ speakers and classes that will help you design and create some wonderful spring crafts. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Join me for in the Spring Shadows: Crafting a Vibrant Layered Shadow Box for Your Home Decor class. I am sharing how I created these layered designs in the Silhouette Studio software and how easy it is to design. Now, the first question I’ve been asked is…. it says this event is for ..read more

Looking to add a touch of personality to your reading experience? Or give these as a gift for an avid reader? Or maybe encourage someone else to read more? In this tutorial, I’m sharing how to create your own unique magnetic bookmarks using Silhouette. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You can head over to the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel for a video tutorial creating these fun magnetic bookmarks or keep reading for the written tutorial below. Design Fun Magnetic Bookmarks with Silhouette video HERE ..read more

Have you ever sketched designs or fonts with your Silhouette machine? It can give your projects a unique look or just be fun to play around with. I’m fascinated by the countless creative applications Silhouette users create with sketching options, from addressing envelopes to crafting signs and beyond! Today I wanted to share some tips and resources that can help when you are sketching with your Silhouette machines. Sketching can be done with all Silhouette machine models, with the right tools. This week I released a new video on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel sharing information on ..read more

Silhouette Studio – Cut by Line Color In this Let’s Explore v4 tutorial, we will cover the Silhouette Cut by Fill option. The Silhouette Studio software, has 4 options on the Send Tab on how to send the design to be cut – in the top right corner of the Send tab you will find the options Simple, Line, Fill, and Layers. I’ve covered both the Send Tab – Simple option and the Send Tab – Line option in-depth in previous tutorials. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Silhouette Cut by Fill option allows you to ..read more

Buttons are back!!! I am seeing buttons and pins as a big souvenir item when I’m traveling and I’ve even invested in a pin board for my collection. This month I am sharing my button creations with the Artesprix Sublimation markers and inks. Affiliate links may be present in the following blog post and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I cut a few simple shapes with the Silhouette Cameo 5 using the new Electrostatic bed and some cardstock scraps for the button design creation. Check out the quick YouTube short of the cuts HERE on the Silhouette Secrets+ YouTube channel ..read more