Silhouette Tutorial: Using the Compound Path with Corri

June 26, 2014June 6, 2016

Hi everyone! Corri here today sharing a couple of fun ways to dress up your die cuts using the make compound path feature in Silhouette Studio. I like to add glitter to some of my die cuts and this is an easy way to make it a lot less messy.

Here’s my card.

For my card base, I used one of Lori’s #10 cards and envelopes. I love this adorable new car and trailer. Here’s a quick and easy way to add some glitter.

I cut the rectangle shape for the door from some red paper from the Echo Park – We are Family Collection.

Then I placed the heart shape on top of the door, right clicked and pulled down to make compound path. This makes the two shapes into one.

Run the red layer through the Xyron to make the front of it sticky.

Apply the blue layer on top and then sprinkle with glitter.

Shake off the extra glitter and you have a sparkly little heart without all the mess. You can use the release compound path feature to break apart layers that won’t ungroup.

I hope you enjoyed this fun tip for adding some shine to your die cuts. Be sure to check out all the new files that are in Lori’s Shop.

Snap Click Supply Birthday Sale + Reader Spotlight Michele

June 25, 2014June 25, 2014

Now through June 27th you can pick up all of Lori’s digital scrapbook kits for 35% off. You can also get her Silhouette class for 20% off

We have so many talented readers out there. Today we wanted to showcase Michele Kovack and 2 of her amazing projects. The first is this adorable Shaker Camera. I love all the details she added.

Hi there! It’s Michele Kovack here with a fun camera shaker card! Every time I find a cute cut at the Silhouette Store, it always seems to be one of Lori’s! I seem to gravitate to her designs! I love cards that are interactive and shaker cards are the perfect way to do that! I used several of my favorite products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®. First I used the 3D Foam Creative Sheets to create the shaker part of the camera.

Michele’s second project uses Lori’s Mixer Shaped Card

I found this adorable mixer cut designed by the talented Lori Whitlock. I knew I wanted to incorporate it with my JustRite stamps called, Applique Christmas Labels One. A Christmas mixer anyone? 😉

I colored the gingerbread guy with Spectrum Noir Markers. I inked the edges a bit with brown ink and added Clear Wink of Stella pen to the entire image for a bit of subtle sparkle. I also added a generous coating of glossy accents to the entire image. Once it was dry I adhered it to the top of the blender with ribbons, posies, and a couple of glittery jingle bells. I stamped the sentiment directly on the mixing bowl, added a strip of designer paper, a glittery swirl, and a star to complete my project.

Thanks Michele, your projects were both amazing! We loved them, thanks for sharing with us!

Tuesday Freebie + New in SVG Shop + Silhouette Promo + EQ

June 24, 2014June 24, 2014

TODAY ONLY, this LIFE IS BETTER CAMPFIRE file is FREE with Purchase.

It is finally summertime at our house which means s’mores at the fire pit, camping and being outdoors. So I picked a fun title for you today. Simply add this file: Life Is Better Campfire to your shopping cart along with any $5 purchase from www.loriwhitlock.com/shop and this file is yours FREE. Be sure to use Coupon Code: CAMPFIRE at checkout. The price of the Life Is Better Campfire will be deducted from your total.

We have many requests for the PDF file for hand cutting, class room projects etc, now many of new shapes will also include a line art PDF as well. Check the description on each shape before making your purchase, if you desire the PDF on an older shape that does not include a PDF let us know. With the new Cricut Explore, another request has been for cut size measurements on cards and 3d projects. We are now including those in the zip files as well. If you need measurements for an older file please don’t hesitate to ask by emailing us HERE.

Would you like to win a $15 gift card to Lori’s SVG Shop? All you need to do is enter our Link Up Party with Traci ? One random winner will be chosen from all entries. You have until July 2 at NOON to enter. We have had SO much fun seeing your projects. They have all been so inspiring. Don’t miss out on your chance to win.

New this week… Check out these adorable new files in the SVG Shop, and they are on SALE through the weekend, too!!! Most of these downloads include SVG file, cut size instructions and a PDF for hand cutting if so desired.

Starting today until July 5th, Silhouette has a great promo on machines and ALL products in the shop. It is a great time to stock up on supplies. If you shop here and use coupon code LORI at checkout, you will receive 30% OFF your entire purchase.

This month’s Silhouette promo includes…
a CAMEO bundle
and
a Portrait bundle
PLUS
30% OFF EVERYTHING at www.SilhouetteAmerica.com!
Simply use promo code: LORI at checkout

Finally, we would like to share one of Lori’s newest fabric collections called Lazy Day from Riley Blake.

It is now available in Electronic Quilt’s newest Stash Download. This newest stash collection is available for purchase and download here. This software helps you design a quilt before cutting into the fabric. It’s pretty cool!

Owl Card with Lorrie

June 23, 2014April 25, 2016

Hi there!

It’s Lorrie and I have a fun Owl Card for you today using Lori’s super cute Owl Shaped Card

I like to challenge myself by making projects that are not particularly the way they were intended. This card, for instance, is uber girly as shown, but by using Echo Park “It’s My Boy” collection and a sheet or two from “We are Family Collection” (Both designed by Lori Whitlock), it turned this girly card into a fun boy card.

I love the goggly eyes!

Remember, just by changing the papers, colors, etc. you can change the look of almost any card. Don’t be afraid to add pattern paper, it really adds a lot of charm!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lorrie