Category: Die Cutting

NEW Silhouette Class with Craftsy!

You’re the first to hear this exciting news… Today I get to announce that my new, on-line Silhouette class with Craftsy, The Next Steps in Silhouette Studio is now live and available for registration!!!! I’m so excited about this class!

 

My class is designed to enhance your Silhouette Studio skills by teaching you not only the basics of cutting, but how to create custom designs, how to use your software tools to modify images, make you own cut files and more!  Topics include:   File types for Silhouette Studio, Using Pattern Fills and Tracing, Working with Complex Files, Drawing Tools, Advanced File Edits, Fonts, and Specialty Materials.  After taking my class, you’ll have the confidence to go beyond the basics and get the most from your Silhouette! Here’s the intro video that will tell you a little more:

The cool thing is with a Craftsy online class you can take it as many times as you want, whenever you want and access never expires. The cost of the class is regularly $29.99 BUT with THIS link you can get it 50% OFF!  This includes:  Six video lessons with anytime, anywhere access; Class materials including a supply list, keyboard shortcuts guide and cutting files; Answers to your questions by me in the virtual classroom.  Ready to enroll?  Click HERE to come join us!

Last week we held a contest to WIN a spot in my brand NEW Next Steps in Silhouette Class, and the winner is… Sonya Mullis!!  Congratulations Sonya, look for an email from me with instructions on how to access your free class!

I can’t wait to see you all there! Be sure to go REGISTER!

“Hoppy” Valentines Day with Tya

Hi everyone – Tya here with you sharing a fun Valentines Day gift set featuring a couple of new cut files from Lori. Lori has the knack for creating the cutest little critters and when I saw these cute frogs I “jumped” at the chance to create this fun set. I made the Frog Lip Balm Holder and the Frog Treat box.

First up is the Frog Treat Box. I used a basic dot paper in a few different shades for the box. I added some black enamel dot eyes and topped the treat bag filled with what else- gummy frogs- with a print and cut “Hoppy” Valentines Day sentiment using the LW Dandy Font and a ticket shaped tag in the 5 Layered Shapes file.

Next up is a fun lip balm holder with the same papers and accents- the red EOS holder was the perfect touch.

Make sure to stop by Lori’s shop and check out all the new Valentines Day critters – http://www.shop.loriwhitlock.com/ – they are so cute and a nice little surprise for your Valentine! Thanks for stopping by!

Freebie Tuesday and New in Shop!

All this Week, this SVG file is FREE with any $1.99 purchase!

We have a FREE file with purchase Tuesday and Wednesday only! Simply add this adorable Valentines Purse to your shopping cart along with ANY $1.99+ purchase from the SVG Shop and this file is yours FREE. Be sure to use Coupon Code: VALENTINEPURSE (case sensitive) at checkout. Hurry! This offer is good Today and Tomorrow only!

(Your cart must reach at least $4.98 before the coupon will be applied and then $2.99 will be subtracted from your total at checkout. The files will be available for immediate download after you pay for your order by visiting the “downloads” section inside of your account.)

We have a great new release of SVG files this week! And, just like always, the NEW files are ON SALE 25% OFF through the weekend in the SVG Shop! These downloads include SVG files for sure and PNG or PDF files when appropriate. No coupon code necessary, the files are all discounted in the shop! Be sure to go get them while they are on SALE this week.

Thanks for visiting the blog today! Please let us know if you need any help with your files. We want to make sure everyone is happy with their purchase. Have a great week!

Cricut All Occasion Box Card Cartridge

I have some good news for all the Cricut crafters out there!! I have just launched a brand NEW All Occasion Box Card Cartridge with Cricut!  I’m so thrilled that Cricut invited me to create this cartridge and I hope you all enjoy it. The All Occasion Box Card Cartridge is aptly named—there’s one for every occasion.  Here are a few of the fun cards on this cartridge:

The cartridge is full of everything you need to make some fabulous cards.  It contains 30 box card designs and coordinating envelopes.  The cards are ideal for birthdays, seasons, graduation, weddings and everything in between!  The cartridge is good for use with all Cricut® electronic cutting machines.   And, did I mention the cartridge is on SALE for $19.99 for a limited time? Go get it HERE for this price while you can!

Here’s a video showing assembly instructions:


Currently the cards are coming into Design Space smaller than original size. Cricut is working on a fix for this. In the meantime, please refer to the key below. This shows the height that each card needs to be scaled to in order for them to turn out as an A2 sized card.

Have a great day!

If you’re a Silhouette crafter, you can find plenty of box card designs in my Silhouette store here.

If you’re looking for SVG files you can find them here.

Have a great day and HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Lori

XOXO Scalloped Rosette Banner with Kathy

Hi Everyone, it’s Kathy today with a tutorial on how to piece together Lori’s new XOXO Scalloped Rosette Banner.  I loved this banner the moment I saw it and wanted to create it for my front door!

I started by cutting 4 of each of the banner back pieces, and one set of X’s and O’s.

I like to add a little dimension to my projects so I adhered the two background triangles together using some foam tape.

Next, I started making the rosettes.  Rosettes are not hard, they just take a little patience.  I fan-folded the rosette strips using the score lines as my guide.

I then attached the two ends of each strip using some liquid adhesive.  I use a quick drying adhesive when making rosettes, it gives you a little wiggle room if you make a mistake (unlike hot glue) and it holds well without taking forever to dry.

To make the rosette, add some liquid adhesive to one of the small circles.  Place the glued, fan-folded strip over the circle (make sure the scalloped edges are on the bottom) and press the top of the glued, fan folded strip towards the center and down.

You may need to play with it a little to get it to be the shape you want.  This is where the patience comes in… you need to hold it down for a little until the glue is dry enough to hold.

Once it is dry enough, put the larger circle on the front of the rosette, let dry.

All that is left is to assemble each of your banner pieces.  I glued the completed rosettes onto the banner pieces, and then added the XOXO letters to each piece using foam tape for more dimension.

I tied my pieces together using some Chunky twine and it’s all ready to go on my door!

That’s it for me today.  Don’t forget that Lori is  having a sale in her SVG shop this week!  Use code JAN2016 and get 30% off your entire order! It’s perfect timing to stock up on Valentine’s Day goodies!

 

Have a great day!