Caught by Design 2017: The Year in Review
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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 helpful to you on your Silhouette journey. Here’s a look back in case you missed any of them:
Basics
Silhouette Basics: Loading the Mat
How Can a Hands-On Class or Workshop Benefit You?
Tutorials
Glass Bead Magnets – Using your Silhouette and the Design Features of Silhouette Studio
Creating Design Elements from Basic Shapes in Silhouette Studio
How to Make a Layered Hanging Tag in Silhouette Studio
Throw it in Reverse! (Reverse layering, that is.)
Silhouette in the Classroom: Muffin Tin Toss GameUsing the Silhouette PixScan Mat to Cut Laminated Images
Turning Artwork into Wearable Art
Silhouette Emergency Kit – A Super Simple Swap Idea
How to Make a Floating Photo Ornament Using Your Silhouette Cameo or Portrait
Ideas & Inspiration
Fabric Cutting on the Silhouette
Quick Projects for When Time is Short
Ceramic Tile + Vinyl = Easy Decor Items (free cut files included!)
Ideas & Inspiration: Silhouette Printable Gold Foil
Machines & Software
10 “Hidden” Features of the Silhouette Cameo 3
Silhouette Studio: Which Edition is right for you?
Silhouette Studio: Shortcuts to Success
All Things Silhouette Conference
What a difference a year makes…
All Things Silhouette Conference June 2017 Recap
All Things Silhouette Conference – November 2017
Interviews
Getting to Know: Kelly Wayment
Getting to Know: Christine Schinagl
Getting to Know: Cindy Eckhoff
Getting to Know: Terri Johnson
Creative Cutters
Creative Cutters: Sharing the Silhouette Fun
Creative Cutters: Sparkle & Shine
Creative Cutters: Fun with Fabric
Creative Cutters: Print & Cut, Paper, and PixScan
Events
New class: Basics of Digital Cutting
Piney Woods Quilt Festival – April 21 & 22, 2017
Our first vendor event was a success!
Miscellaneous
Affiliate Links – the “What” and the “Why”
The Silhouette User’s Gift Guide (Part 1)
The Silhouette User’s Gift Guide (Part 2)
Freebies
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I can’t let the year come to a close without saying a heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of you who has visited me here at caughtbydesign.com. Without you, there would be no blog. I’m looking forward to sharing even more great content with you in 2018 and seeing where the year takes us!
Until next time,
Lycia is a lifelong crafter whose goal is to help others find value, confidence, and joy in whatever they create. She geeks out on using technology to supercharge craft projects with Silhouette Studio, Design Space, Glowforge, sublimation, etc.! Lycia teaches these skills and more through online tutorials and videos as well as in-person classes at both the local and national levels.