Monogram Fonts, Frames, and Alphabets – What’s the Difference?
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Monogram Fonts, Frames, and Alphabets – What’s the Difference?

Have you ever downloaded a monogram design only to find out that it wasn’t exactly what you were looking for? Maybe it’s a single letter when you wanted the entire alphabet. Or perhaps it’s a design with no text options at all. At first glance monogram fonts, frames, and alphabets look much the same but…

Mother’s Day Card using the Foil Quill and your Silhouette
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Mother’s Day Card using the Foil Quill
and your Silhouette

I’ve always loved the look of foil accents and the “wow” factor they add to a variety of projects. My daughter gave me a Minc machine a few years ago and it’s been put to good use, so when I heard about the new Foil Quill from We R Memory Keepers, I knew I had…

Using Pattern Fills in Silhouette Studio
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Using Pattern Fills in Silhouette Studio

If you’ve been using Silhouette Studio for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the Fill Color and Line Color options. But did you know that you can also fill shapes and text with patterns? The Fill Pattern option can be used for a variety of different things – creating printable designs, making your…

Beyond Faux Leather: Specialty Materials for DIY Earrings using your Silhouette Cameo, Portrait, or Curio
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Beyond Faux Leather: Specialty Materials for DIY Earrings
using your Silhouette Cameo, Portrait, or Curio

Like so many other Silhouette projects, DIY earrings leave plenty of room for creativity and individual expression. While faux leather is still very much on-trend, there is a wide variety of specialty materials that can be used to make earrings. After spending this past weekend at the Terri Johnson Creates Spring Retreat in Woodbridge, VA …

Introducing Silhouette Studio Version 4.2
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Introducing Silhouette Studio Version 4.2

Happy Valentine’s Day! In case you haven’t heard already, Silhouette America decided to share the love a little early this week by releasing Silhouette Studio Version 4.2. This version of Studio has been in beta testing for several months now and its release has been widely anticipated. Silhouette Studio Version 4.2 boasts several great new…

Understanding File Type Extensions in Silhouette Studio
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Understanding File Type Extensions in Silhouette Studio

Ever wonder what all those little letters at the end of a filename mean? Or which file types can be used in Silhouette Studio? Whether it’s a design format, a font, an image file, or an embroidery file, your software level and version determine whether or not you’ll be able open a file in Studio,…

46 Silhouette Posts to Help You Learn More About Your Cameo, Curio, Portrait, or Mint
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46 Silhouette Posts to Help You Learn More About Your Cameo, Curio, Portrait, or Mint

2018 is quickly coming to a close and what a great year it has been! I’m more convinced than ever that crafters in general – and Silhouette crafters in particular – are some of the most wonderful people in the world!!! I’ve enjoyed getting to know you better through my classes, workshops, and the comments…