Creative Cutters: DIY Fall Fridge Magnets and More
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Creative Cutters: DIY Fall Fridge Magnets and More

What better way to spend a rainy Tuesday evening than crafting with your friends? That’s exactly what we did this month at Creative Cutters! We always have a great time and this month was no exception. It may have been cold and wet outside, but inside we were warm and full of laughter as we…

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…

DIY Personalized Doormat using your Silhouette Cameo
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DIY Personalized Doormat using your Silhouette Cameo

I’ve been wanting to make a personalized doormat for some time, so when my son and daughter-in-law recently purchased their first house, it was the perfect opportunity for me to give it a try. And, of course, you know that my Silhouette was involved! Want to make one of your own? Today I’ll share my…

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas To Make with Your Silhouette
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas To Make with Your Silhouette

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if your mom is anything like mine, she much prefers a handmade gift or card over anything I could buy in a store. And you know I’m going to try to use my Silhouette any way I can! Many of the projects I’ve shared before on the…

Creative Cutters: String Art – Using the Rhinestone Tool in Silhouette Studio
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Creative Cutters: String Art – Using the Rhinestone Tool in Silhouette Studio

As I’ve said before, it’s always a great week when the Creative Cutters group gets together! I was very eager to see everyone again after the Christmas break and having postponed our first meeting of 2018 due to snow (in Texas!!!). A few “regulars” were absent due to either illness or work commitments, but we…

How to “Draw” Using Basic Shapes in Silhouette Studio
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How to “Draw” Using Basic Shapes in Silhouette Studio

Each year I serve as volunteer director for a week-long day camp here in my community. The goal of the camp is to introduce local youth to some of the projects available through our county 4-H program. Cooking and sewing activities are always part of the fun along with other subjects such as health &…

Getting to Know: Christine Schinagl

Getting to Know: Christine Schinagl

This week in our “Getting to Know” series, I’m thrilled to present Christine Schinagl of Cutting for Business. Christine brings a unique perspective to the Silhouette world. Not only is she a crafter but she has also built a successful business helping other Silhouette and Cricut users launch and grow their own crafting businesses. Christine…

Ceramic Tile + Vinyl = Easy Decor Items (free cut files included!)
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Ceramic Tile + Vinyl = Easy Decor Items (free cut files included!)

I recently helped a friend with some decorations for her son’s rehearsal dinner. The event was held outdoors and she made simple centerpieces to go along with the rustic theme. To complete the décor, we added monograms and favorite quotes to 6” square ceramic tiles using permanent adhesive vinyl (Oracal 651). The tiles were then…