How to Separate More than one Design in an SVG file in Cricut Design Space.
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Hi there, I'm so happy to be bringing you this post today which has been kindly sponsored by Craftbundles.com.
Being an SVG designer, a lot of my older files having several designs in one 'SVG file' as opposed to them being separate.…
How to make a Gift Tag Using the Pattern Fill Tool and Print and Cut in Silhouette Studio
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Hi there, it's been a while since we've posted a tutorial (i'm noticing a bit of a pattern here, although on the flip side we have been providing you with some awesome files everyday!)
On that note, I'm so happy to bring you this tutorial…
Curved Text in Cricut Design Space is here!
Blog, TutorialsHow to Curve Text in Cricut Design Space
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So, last week Cricut announced the new Hotly anticipated 'Curved Text Tool', and it's been welcomed with open arms ever since. I've had a little play around with it,…
Design a Shamrock in Silhouette Studio….from a Heart Shape? | Free Heart SVG/DXF File
Blog, Quotes and Sayings, TutorialsDesign a Shamrock in Silhouette Studio....from a Heart Shape?
It's been a while since i posted a 'proper' design tutorial, it's been so long, Silhouette Studio V4 had only just come out. For this post, I was inspired to design a Shamrock…
How to open SVG Files in Silhouette Studio
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Here we will talk you through opening an SVG file in the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or Business Edition software.
SVG files will not open with the Basic Edition software although this same method will work if you are opening…
Free Santa Sack with space for personalisation – SVG, DXF & PNG – Digital Cutting File
Blog, TutorialsHello and a BIG Happy Monday to you all. I've got a special freebie for you today, I don't often do freebies on a Monday, but when I do they are usually pretty awesome! What's not awesome about a freebie??
As Christmas is slowly but surely…
Design a Spooky Halloween Spider in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG & DXF File
Blog, TutorialsAs Halloween is slowly creeping up on us...ok well we have over a month, but before you know it it'll be here, and we know as crafters, and especially if you have your own crafty business, we need to plan months in advance (Christmas in July…
Design a Football in Cricut Design Space + Free SVG & DXF file
Blog, TutorialsToday I'm showing you how to design your own Football in Cricut Design Space. This one is mainly for my readers across the pond, just in case you haven't read my about me, I live in the North of England in the UK, and our Football is what you…
Design a Hello Autumn Tag in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG & DXF File
Blog, Design Supplies, TutorialsAs Autumn (or fall) will soon be with us here in the Northern Hemisphere, I have an autumn themed tutorial for you today. I am going to show you how to create an Autumn themed tag in your Silhouette Studio Software. Not forgetting, at the end…
Create a Split Design in Cricut Design Space + Free SVG & DXF File
Blog, TutorialsA few months ago I wrote a tutorial on how to create a split letter in Cricut Design Space, in this tutorial i've gone one step further, I am showing you how to create a split of a shape with a pattern. Keeping in with my Autumn/Fall theme of…
Design a Turkey in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG & DXF File
Blog, TutorialsAs summer is disappearing as quickly as it came, we'll soon be heading in to Autumn/Fall. In this post I am going to show you how to draw your own Turkey using Basic shapes in your Silhouette Studio Software. Not forgetting, at the end of…
Draw Balloons for a Birthday Card In Silhouette Studio
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July and August are busy birthday months for me, so I thought this week I'd go for a birthday theme with my tutorial and freebie this week - although you can use the freebie for anything really. This week I am going to show you how to design…
Print then Cut with Cricut Explore – Fill a Shape with a Pattern or Texture + Free SVG, DXF & Burlap Digital Paper
Blog, TutorialsThis week I purchased a new printer, I've been wanting a new printer for a while now so I could test out the Print then Cut feature of the Cricut Explore. My old printer wasn't up to the task ( sometimes the cheaper versions are miles better.)…
Create a Polka Dot Monogram Frame using the Replicate Tool in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG + DXF Files
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When I first started using my Silhouette and the Silhouette Studio software, I could have sworn I'd created a polka dot circle frame and for the past few weeks I've been racking my brain trying to figure out how i'd done it. I then had a…
Design a Sail Boat using Basic Shapes in Cricut Design Space + Free SVG & DXF File
Blog, TutorialsIt's that time of the week again, freebie and tutorial time. It comes round so quick that it won't be long until I'm giving out Christmas Freebie Files (ssshhhh....Did someone say Christmas??) Ooops, well enough about that....for now. This week…
Design a Lighthouse Using Basic Shapes in Silhouette Studio + a Free SVG & DXF File.
Blog, TutorialsHi there, I hope you've all had a great week. Apologies for being a little bit late with this weeks freebie, I promise you it's worth the wait.
I have a bit of a nautical theme going on this week, I have for you a tutorial on how to design…
Design a Monogram Pencil in Cricut Design Space + Free SVG & DXF File.
Blog, TutorialsIt's the end of school year here in the UK, although I know those in the US (where most of my awesome customers are from) are getting ready for Back to School. This tutorial is perfect for end of year, Back to School projects or even if you…
Design a Pencil Monogram in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG & DXF files
Blog, TutorialsIt's Thursday and that could only mean one thing. It's freebie time. This week I have put together a tutorial on how to Design a Crossed Pencil Monogram In Silhouette Studio. It's a fun one, and it doesn't even take that long to do....once you…
Design a Cupcake in Cricut Design Space + Free SVG & DXF Cutting File
Blog, TutorialsI have a tasty tutorial today, it's so tasty you will want to climb in to your computer screen and take a bite out of it......okay, that may be a little extreme, but if you like cupcakes and you love to design in Cricut Design Space. You're…
Design a yummy cupcake in Silhouette Studio plus a Free Cut File – SVG & DXF
Blog, TutorialsToday I have a yummy tutorial plus a Free SVG and DXF cutting file for you.
I'm somewhat obsessed with Cake, and with it being my birthday at the end of this month, I thought I'd treat you and show you how to design you own Cupcake in Silhouette…
How to access extra Glyphs, Swirls, Flourishes etc, in Silhouette Studio
Blog, TutorialsFonts, Fonts, everywhere! Fonts are perfect for designing your own quotes and cutting with vinyl to put on a Wooden Plaque, Mugs, Glass Blocks etc.
You would normally need fancy software to access extra Glyphs, Swirls, Flourishes and Font…
Design a Split Patterned Word using the Crop Tool in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG & DXF File.
Blog, TutorialsAs mentioned in my previous freebie post 'Design a Split Patterned Word Using The Slice Tool In Cricut Design Space' I have two freebies for you this week. (So head on over to that post and grab your freebie their too)
I am going to show…
Design a Split Patterned Word Using The Slice Tool In Cricut Design Space
Blog, TutorialsIs it really that time of the week again? Freebie time? It sure is, this week i'm doing two freebie tutorials, one for Cricut Design Space and one for Silhouette Studio. I am going to show you how to create the same effect in both of the software's…
Create a Thank You Card in Silhouette Studio + Free SVG & DXF cutting file
Blog, TutorialsAnother week, and I have another freebie for you. This week I have a Thank You card (I think I might be slightly obsessed with cutting card stock) oh well...it's fun!! The download link is at the end of this tutorial.
I'm also going to show…
Design a Simple Flower Embellishment in Silhouette Studio
Blog, TutorialsWhilst I was testing for this weeks freebie (Scheduled to post on 23/06/2016) I thought I'd share with you something I found.
Using the replicate tool to design a simple flower embellishment in Silhouette Studio.
There may be an easier…
Slice and Weld a Pattern into a Shape in Cricut Design Space + Free Polka Dot Pattern Stencil – SVG & DXF File
Blog, TutorialsThis post is a follow on from my post: Design a US Flag Heart using the Slice Tool in Cricut Design Space + Free Patriotic US Flag Heart SVG & DXF it uses the same concept, only I am going to show you how to Slice and Weld a single pattern…
Unzipping SVG Cutting Files in Windows.
Blog, TutorialsYou've purchased cutting files off the internet, and you're not sure where they have downloaded to, or the files wont open in Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio. As a seller of cutting files myself, most of the time it's because the files…
Design a Pop up Tent Style Place Card in Silhouette Studio
Blog, TutorialsNow that wedding season is upon us, I thought I would share with you a tutorial on how to design a Pop up Tent Style Place Card in Silhouette Studio. Of course, place cards aren't just for weddings and can be used for birthdays, corporate events…
How to convert a JPEG of your own sketch in to a cut design in Silhouette Studio
Blog, TutorialsI've got a nice fun tutorial for you today, I'm going to show you how you can convert your own drawings from a JPEG in to a cut file. How cool is that?
I'm going to start with a simple sketch design, well it wasn't simple to begin with,…
Design a US Flag Heart using the Slice Tool in Cricut Design Space + Free Patriotic US Flag Heart SVG & DXF
Blog, TutorialsIt's that time of the week again where I have a freebie cutting file for you, this week I have a Free US Flag Heart Design, in both SVG and DXF formats, along with a tutorial on how to Design your own in Cricut Design Space using the Slice…
How to weld a word to an object in Silhouette Studio
Blog, TutorialsFollowing on from my previous post; Using the Knife tool in Silhouette Studio to Design an Arrow and how arrows are very popular at the moment, I am going to show you how you can go one step further in your design by adding a word to your…
Using the Knife tool in Silhouette Studio to Design an Arrow
Blog, TutorialsDo you love arrows? Arrows are everywhere at the moment, and I think they make a great addition to a design. They are not necessarily there to give you directions either, the use for an arrow to compliment your designs is almost endless.…
How to draw a Triangle using the Polygon Tool in Silhouette Studio
Blog, TutorialsWhilst I was designing an arrow for another one of my tutorials, I realised I would need to draw a Triangle, and at first I was unsure how to do that and I began by using the draw a line tool, which was way too much effort.
I then had a…
Cricut Explore Project: Cutting Cardstock + Free DAD card SVG & DXF File.
Blog, TutorialsDo you like working with Cardstock? Creating cards, Paper flowers, etc.
One of the main reasons I purchased my cutting machines was to cut card, although that took a back seat when I started designing cut files. To help and inspire my…
How to use the Hide Contour Feature in Cricut Design Space
Blog, TutorialsHere i've put together a Tutorial on how to use the Hide Contour Feature in Cricut Design Space.
What is the Hide Contour Feature and what does it do?
The hide contour feature allows your to alter the appearance of a design by 'hiding'…
How to Weld Letters in Silhouette Studio + Free Love Block Design with Apple SVG & DXF.
Blog, TutorialsIn this tutorial I will be showing you how to use the weld tool to create a letter block in your Silhouette Studio Software. We will also be utilizing the Offset tool to give our design a little more depth.
For the purpose of this tutorial…