TEXT PANEL TUTORIAL

This tutorial will help you print off text panels and cut them with a decorative edge.

Silhouette Text Panel Tutorial

KEEP CALM - SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND 4

This week's studio file features a design we've seen on posters, cards, t shirts.... you name it it's everywhere.

Now you can create you're own version adding your own comment.  To keep the same typeface you'll need to have the font Gill Sans MT installed on your computer.

Keep Calm Template

If you want to add the crown to your library, rather than the whole project, remove the text and choose 'Save to Library' (it's found under 'file') Give the shape a name and then you'll just have the crown to incorporate into any project you design.

Cameo Cut Settings

I've been asked a few times for settings for cutting a variety of papers and card. These are the settings I use.....

All are cut on a cutting mat.

	Speed	Thickness	Depth
Centura Pearl Self Adhesive Paper	8	9	3
Centura Pearl Card	3	33	4
Vellum (can vary depending on weight)	3	15/33	2/3
350gsm Card	3	33	6
Holographic/ Mirror Card	3	33	5
Self Adhesive Card	3	33	4
Doeflex  (settings will depend on the intricacy of the design)	3	33	8/9 Double Cut

These are only indicated as a guide.  Settings could vary as some cardstock may vary in density/weight and the 'life' of the blade may also contribute to these settings needing to be altered.

A test cut either using the standard test cut or a mini-shape eg,small circle in the corner of page, is always recommended.

Squeezee Cats and Dogs 2 from Digicrafts !

The fabulous people from Digicrafts have come up with an amazing new CD with the cutest of characters.   It's just £12.99 with FREE P&P 

www.digicrafts.co.uk

SILHOUETTE PAPER CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR MAY

Just to give you a bit of notice.  It looks like there'll be a Paper Clinic featuring the Cameo mid May.  If you have any questions you might like to be considered please email them to paperclinic@createandcraft.tv

PICKET FENCE - SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND 3

I had a request to come up with a picket fence for the Silhouette range of cutters (I'm sorry I can't remember who asked now).

This will work brilliantly with any paper flowers you may have. If you don't have any there are loads to choose from in the Silhouette Store.

Silhouette File - Picket Fence

SENTIMENTS - SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND 2

I've been getting quite a few requests for future Freebies, keep them coming :)

This week I've designed 5 sentiments tiles for you.  If you'd like to create a mat, simply create a rectangle around the sentiment and cut that from a different colour.

My suggestion is to save the Studio File, open it up and delete all but one of the sentiments and mats then click 'File' and Save to Library (work through all five), this will save them as individual designs rather than one A4 sheet of sentiments then you can select them from your library at at later stage.

*IF THERE ARE INTRICATE PIECES THAT YOU'D RATHER NOT CUT, SELECT THE DESIGN, RIGHT CLICK, RELEASE COMPOUND PATH AND CLICK ON THE BIT YOU WANT TO DELETE, THEN PRESS DELETE*

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND - PROJECT 2

PICK OF THE WEEK HERE WE COME !

I am sooooo excited to be involved with the latest crafty contribution from Card Hut.

Launching at mid day on Friday, Nigel Lamden and myself will be showing you the fabulous artwork on this new CD.  Chock ful of Decoupage, Pyramid Innies and Outies, Background Papers, Inserts, Slogans and Sentiments, Digital Stamps and 20 main characters, it's sure to be a popular one !

SILHOUETTE TUTORIAL - CREATING A LATTICE SHAPE

Following on from the first 'Something For the Weekend' Freebie, here's a tutorial

showing you how you can design  your own lattice shape.

Hopefully this one will print a bit clearer too.
How to Create a Lattice

SILHOUETTE TUTORIAL - SAVING A DESIGN TO YOUR LIBRARY

If you've created a design that you want to use in the future you can add it to your Library.  This will save the actual cutting design rather than a project.

Saving a Design to Your Library

PILLOW BOX - SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND 1

I'm starting a new feature.... Something for the Weekend. A crafty project for you to play with or save for a rainy day :)

This week it's a Silhouette Studio File for a pillowbox with a lattice heart aperture that can be lined or left open. If you want you can remove the heart and add something else in stead.   Simply cut the template out, score along the perforated lines and glue the flap down, I used double sided tape for strength.

I'm happy for you to use this template for your personal or business use but only in respect of finished projects and not the distribution of the template.

Heart Lattice Pillow Box Template

SILHOUETTE STORE - FREE SHAPE OF THE WEEK

If you don't already know, you can visit the Silhouette Store and download a free shape every week.  This week it's an Easter Egg Pouch, perfect for any last minute table decorations.

SILHOUETTE LIBRARY - HOW TO BACK UP...

The entire library folder and the licence folder can be copied to a CD and transferred to the same folder on new machine:

Shapes Library Folder

Windows XP :

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\com.aspexsoftware.Silhouette_Studio.8

Windows Vista / 7 :

C:\ProgramData\com.aspexsoftware.Silhouette_Studio.8

Mac OS X :

Macintosh HD:Library:Application Support:com.aspexsoftware.Silhouette_Studio.8

The one library folder is accessible to all users of a machine.

License Folder

Windows XP :

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ApplicationData\com.aspexsoftware.Silhouette_Studio.license

Windows Vista / 7 :

C:\ProgramData\com.aspexsoftware.Silhouette_Studio.license

Mac OS X :

Macintosh HD:Library:Application Support:com.aspexsoftware.Silhouette_Studio.license

Printable Tutorials

The temporary 'Overload' situation has been resolved so you should be ok to download the tutorials now. If you have any problems let me know.


Hayley x

SILHOUETTE TUTORIAL - WELD A SHAPE TO A FRAME

Learn how to weld a shape, number or text to a frame with this tutorial.

Welding to a Frame Tutorial

SILHOUETTE TUTORIAL - WELDING SHAPES

If you're a bit baffled by welding shapes together this explanation might help....

Welding Shapes Together Tutorial

SILHOUETTE - DESIGNING FROM SCRATCH

If you're struggling with your initial design then this tutorial might help.
Designing from Scratch

SILHOUETTE DIE CUT DECOUPAGE TUTORIAL SHEET

Want to know how to cut out your decoupage sheets using  your Cameo? Then this step by step tutorial is what you'll need.

Die Cut Decoupage Tutorial

FREE CUTTING FILES FOR THE SILHOUETTE !

If you have the Silhouette Software visit the store and type in 'Original 50' for some bonus free shapes.

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

Just thought I'd mention something. If you're thinking about buying the Silhouette Cameo you can download the software free of charge from http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/support.aspx . It will give you a chance to have a play before you buy the machine.

So this week I have 3 shows:

Monday 2nd April - 4pm          Silhouette Cameo
Monday 2nd April - 7pm          Tiddly Pom Yarns
Tuesday 3rd April - 10am        Helena and Spider Yarns
                                                  (New and exciting colours!)

Well it's here .... a bit basic initially, but the twiddly bits will be added in time.

SO WELCOME TO MY BLOG !

This is where I'll be uploading tutorials, hints and tips plus details of upcoming shows. In theory, it'll be a place where you can find all the resources I mention on air, on Create and Craft.  I'm a Blog Newbie so bear with me as I improve on it.... let's call it 'On the Job Training' :)