Introducing the Craft Pro Heat Press
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Introducing the Craft Pro Heat Press

Last week I posted several questions that you should ask yourself before purchasing a heat press. I also mentioned that I just purchased a new heat press that I would be telling you more about. The Craft Pro heat press from Heat Press Nation has just been released to the public and I’m excited to…

New Class! Two-Color HTV Tea Towel featuring Chemica HotMark Revolution (plus what's coming up this fall!)
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New Class! Two-Color HTV Tea Towel featuring Chemica HotMark Revolution
(plus what's coming up this fall!)

Want to learn more about working with heat-transfer vinyl but don’t own a heat press? Come join me for this class featuring Chemica (pronounced “SHEM-a-ka”) HotMark Revolution, a heat-transfer vinyl product that can be easily applied on a variety of materials, using just a home iron!

Product Review: SparkleBerry Ink Monthly Box
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Product Review: SparkleBerry Ink Monthly Box

If you’ve been to many of my classes or my Silhouette Saturday workshop, you know I love me some SparkleBerry! Their craft vinyl is superior to any other that I’ve used or seen on the market. The patterns are beautiful, the colors are vibrant, and the quality is outstanding – not to mention the fact…

How to Create Custom Water-Resistant Labels Using Your Silhouette
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How to Create Custom Water-Resistant Labels Using Your Silhouette

I’m not a globetrotter by any means but I do travel a fair bit. When traveling by air, I prefer to pack everything in one carry-on piece of luggage, which means that I need to conserve as much space as possible and keep all liquids in containers of no more than 100ml (3.4 ounces). And…

Silhouette Blades: Which One is Right for You?
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Silhouette Blades: Which One is Right for You?

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…

Silhouette Studio: Taking the Fear Out of Version 4 – Quick Access Tool Bar (Part 2)
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Silhouette Studio: Taking the Fear Out of Version 4 – Quick Access Tool Bar (Part 2)

Last week I introduced you to Silhouette Studio’s Quick Access Tool Bar, or “QAT” for short. There are many options in the Quick Access Tool Bar, all of which can also be accessed via menus, shortcuts, and individual panels, but having them readily accessible via the QAT is a real time-saver –  it’s one of…

Silhouette Studio: Taking the Fear Out of Version 4 – Quick Access Tool Bar (Part 1)
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Silhouette Studio: Taking the Fear Out of Version 4 – Quick Access Tool Bar (Part 1)

Today I’m continuing my series on “Silhouette Studio: Taking the Fear Out of Version 4” and discussing one of my most favorite parts of the Version 4 interface – the Quick Access Tool Bar (“QAT” for short). In this post I will cover the Fill Color, Line, and Text options, along with the Scale, Move, and…