Using the Foil Quill on Vinyl: Custom Envelope Seals
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Using the Foil Quill on Vinyl: Custom Envelope Seals

May is the month for celebrations! There’s Mother’s Day, graduation, and end-of school activities (not to mention several birthdays in our family). And since my “baby” is graduating from college this month, we have that much more to celebrate! Celebrations mean invitations, cards, and thank-you notes. Even when a card is store-bought, I love to…

How to Create a Decorative Edge Card in Silhouette Studio
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How to Create a Decorative Edge Card in Silhouette Studio

Do you like making personalized cards to send to your family and friends? I do! And when you own a Silhouette, there’s virtually no end to the creative possibilities. One example is this beautiful decorative edge card that I created in Silhouette Studio. It’s perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day, thank-you cards, get-well wishes, or just…

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…

How to make a Money Pad using your Silhouette (plus other great ideas for giving gifts of cash!)
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How to make a Money Pad using your Silhouette
(plus other great ideas for giving gifts of cash!)

Christmas is just around the corner! Have you finished all your holiday shopping? If you’re short on time or ideas, there’s one gift that’s perfect for any occasion – CASH! And with a little creativity, even a cash gift can look festive. Today I’ll share with you how to make a personalized money pad with…

2018 Silhouette Crafter’s Gift Guide – Part 1 Machines, Tools, Specialty Items (and other fun stuff)
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2018 Silhouette Crafter’s Gift Guide – Part 1
Machines, Tools, Specialty Items (and other fun stuff)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but there are still plenty of shopping days left in this holiday season. Need some help knowing what to buy the Silhouette crafter on your gift list?  I’m here to help with the 2018 Silhouette Crafter’s Gift Guide! Included in the guide you’ll find a mix…

A recap of All Things Silhouette 2018 &  the Silhouette Holiday Workshop
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A recap of All Things Silhouette 2018 & the Silhouette Holiday Workshop

It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks around here – so much so that I didn’t get a chance to post last week. “Life” just happens sometimes. Buckle up though, because you’re about to get two posts in one, with LOTS of pictures! Lycia EvanoffLycia is a lifelong crafter whose goal is to help others…

Caught by Design 2017: The Year in Review
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Caught by Design 2017: The Year in Review

The end of the year is always a time of reflection for me and what a great year it has been here at Caught by Design! Since launching this site in February 2017, I’ve published more than 40 Silhouette-related articles including project ideas, tips, tutorials, and much more. I hope you’ve found them to be…

The Silhouette User’s Gift Guide (Part 1) Machines, Tools, Specialty Items, and other fun stuff
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The Silhouette User’s Gift Guide (Part 1)
Machines, Tools, Specialty Items, and other fun stuff

Is a Silhouette machine on your holiday wish list? Wondering what you’ll need to go with it? Are you already a Silhouette user and looking to try some new things? Or maybe your significant other wants to put some Silhouette goodies under the tree this year but doesn’t have a clue where to start? Whatever…

Creative Cutters: Print & Cut, Paper, and PixScan
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Creative Cutters: Print & Cut, Paper, and PixScan

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is just around the corner. The year has certainly flown by! My ambitions are always pretty high when it comes to Christmas crafts and my “want to-do” list is much longer than time ever allows. Seeing all the cute project ideas on Pinterest and…

Using the Silhouette PixScan Mat to Cut Laminated Images
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Using the Silhouette PixScan Mat to Cut Laminated Images

In my last post, I showed you how to make inserts for a fun Muffin Tin Toss Game. As promised, I’m back to share with you the secret for cutting the laminated inserts while keeping the edges heat-sealed. For durability, I laminate almost everything I create for the classroom. Over the years, I’ve used self-adhesive…