Learn about all of the features of the smallest cutting machines from Silhouette and Cricut in this detailed video comparison and review of the Cricut Joy and the Silhouette Portrait 2! Thank you to Silhouette for partnering with me on this post, which also includes affiliate links, which help to support our site at no extra cost to you. If you are keeping up with the latest crafting releases, then you probably know that Cricut recently released a new mini electronic cutting machine, the Cricut Joy. You might also know, if you have been around here much, that I am on Team Silhouette, so today I wanted to share with you guys a full comparison of the Cricut Joy with the smallest currently available electronic cutting tool from Silhouette, the Silhouette Portrait 2. Before we dive in, ... [Read More]
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How to Use Fonts in Silhouette Studio: The Complete Guide to Silhouette Cameo Fonts
Learn all about using fonts in Silhouette Studio! This complete guide to Silhouette Fonts will teach you how to add your fonts to the Studio software, choose the best fonts for your projects, as well as how to edit and manipulate fonts with your Silhouette Cameo. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hey there! I am excited to share this post with you all today. I have been working on this guide for a while now and trying to include as much helpful information as I can for you all. If you are wanting to create your own awesome designs with your Silhouette, then this post is for you! Today, we are taking a deep dive into the many ways you can use fonts in the Silhouette Studio software. Let's get started! How to Use Fonts ... [Read More]
How to Use Any Image with your Silhouette: Silhouette File Types and How to Use Them
Learn how to use any image with your Silhouette! You can cut all kinds of files with your Silhouette Cameo or Portrait, and I will walk you through the process of using each file type with both written and video tutorials. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site. When I got my first Silhouette years ago, the thing I was most excited about was the ability I had to cut anything I wanted - absolutely any image! It was amazing to me, and it still is probably my favorite thing about working with this machine. You can do so much with it, but of course, you first have to learn how! The Silhouette (Cameo, Portrait, and Curio) can work with a lot of different types of images and different file types, but the steps for working with each one are a little ... [Read More]
How to Apply Heat Transfer Vinyl on Wood for DIY Wood Signs
Learn how to apply heat transfer vinyl on wood with this video tutorial! HTV (or Iron On Vinyl) makes it so easy to make beautiful DIY wood signs with your Silhouette or Cricut. This post may contain affiliate links, which allow me to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Psst - If you are new to working with vinyl, check out my Vinyl 101: Beginner's Guide to Cutting Vinyl. I have an exciting little announcement to share today! My friend Colleen of Lemon Thistle and I have teamed up for a new video series that we are calling Silhouette vs. Cricut! The idea is that we will take on a challenge of a new type of material or themed project or cutting technique, and then we will both make something using our respective cutting machines! I'm Team Silhouette, of course, ... [Read More]