Aloha! I’m writing this to you from the shores of Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii where I’m attending Silhouette Summit! If you’re not familiar with Silhouette Summit, it is Silhouette America’s yearly partner event where they announce all the new and and exciting products coming in the next few months. Lycia EvanoffLycia is a lifelong…
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 …
Last week I posted Part 1 of my 2018 Silhouette Crafter’s Gift Guide that included several basic Silhouette supplies along with some specialty media and “nice to have” items. (If you missed that post, you can find it here.) This week in Part 2, I’m focusing on items for paper crafting, glass etching, fabric cutting,…
Is it possible that each Creative Cutters meeting is better than the last? It sure feels that way to me! We had a wonderful turnout this week and over half of the attendees were brand-new to our group. I love, love, love seeing new faces – especially when I can introduce a few of them…
It was very tempting to title this post “The Blog Post That Almost Wasn’t” or “Conquering the Hobby Lobby Faux Leather Ribbon (sort of)”. But I’m a stubborn persevering gal, and I was determined not to let an 8″ x 24″ piece of polyester defeat me. Let me explain… Earlier this year, I wrote a…
It’s no secret that I love my Silhouette machines and use them in as many ways as I can possibly think of. But I also love getting to know other Silhouette users, especially those who use their machines in a unique way. This is the first post in my “Making the Cut” series featuring some…
If the only Silhouette machine you’ve ever owned is the Cameo 3 or the Portrait 2, chances are that you are most familiar with the AutoBlade. But did you know that Silhouette offers four additional blades for their electronic cutting machines as well as three tools designed specifically for the Curio? Read on for a…
I’m a pretty decent seamstress and have made a few quilts in my time, but my mom is the REAL quilter in the family. Her beautiful creations may appear complete once the binding is in place, but the true finishing touch is the label. Labeling a quilt is an often-overlooked step, yet it’s the best…
If you’ve spent a little time in the Silhouette world, you know that there are endless possibilities of what you can do and create. Even after many years of being a Silhouette user, I’m learning new things all the time, not just about techniques but about different tools and supplies as well. A product I’ve…
One of the most fun projects I’ve worked on lately is faux leather earrings. They are quick to make, relatively inexpensive, and a great way to express your creativity. As soon as I completed my first pair, I was hooked (no pun intended 😉 !). (Be sure to read all the way down to the…
We use cookies on this website. READ OUR COOKIE POLICY HERE.