Tips and Tricks for Designing with Sports Team Templates in Silhouette Studio

Have you ever downloaded one of those sports team templates that looks like this and thought, "How in the world do I change the place holder text? 

It can get a little confusing, especially if this is your first time customizing a template. But I'm going to show you EXACTLY how to do this, step by step.

How to Bulk Install Fonts on Windows 11

There's no need to install fonts one by one, you can bulk install fonts on Windows 11 (or older versions).  

Whether you're moving fonts from one computer to a new one or you purchased a massive font bundle, there are several good reasons why bulk installing fonts is a huge time saver. 

Read on for how to install multiple fonts at once on a Windows 11 PC. 

Free DTF Gang Sheet Size Estimator - Save Money and Time With DTF Transfers

Have you ever wanted to build a DTF transfer gang sheet but had no idea what size you should start with? 

Maybe you think you need a giant 22" x 60" sheet, but your designs might actually fit on something smaller allowing you to save some money. 

This is such a common problem, and I'm SUPER excited to share a free new tool with you today.

New Font Bundle? Bulk Install Fonts on a MAC the Easy Way!

You can bulk install Fonts on a MAC making it super fast and easy when you get a font bundle or pack. 

Once installed fonts and after a program re-start, your new fonts will show up in Silhouette Studio. Read on to learn how in just a few clicks and less than 2 minutes you, too, can install a bundles-worth of new fonts! 

What To Do If You Can't Ungroup in Silhouette Studio

Did you ever have a design or font in Studio Studio that you can't ungroup, but you need to remove some cut lines?  

Fear not! Read on for this trick on how to remove unwanted cut lines when ungroup is grayed out in Silhouette Studio.

Freezer Paper Stencils for the Win! Painted Wood Sign Tutorial

If you haven't tried making freezer paper stencils yet, you're missing out especially when painting on fabric including shirts or burlap. 

Freezer paper is a cheap stencil material that can be easily cut with a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait. It adhesive easily and removes without leaving any gunk behind! Read on for how tips on cutting freezer paper stencils for a sign! 

Open Files Directly in Silhouette Studio (Totally Avoiding the Library)

You don't ever have to use the Silhouette Studio library. I am always surprised by how many users aren't aware of this. 

You can not only open files but also save images without ever using the Silhouette Studio library. In this tutorial I'll show you how to open your images directly in the Design area.

What is Going on With the Silhouette Design Store? 2024 Update

You may have noticed the Silhouette Design Store is slow..painfully slow.  An announced May 2024 update to the Design Store as well as the Silhouette America website is going much slower than I'm sure anyone would like...including Silhouette.

It's preventing or causing delays in downloads, syncing and navigating.  So..what's a crafty person who needs designs and fonts to do?  Read on..

How to Retro Warp Text in Silhouette Studio

Have you ever wondered how to get the popular warped text effect in Silhouette Studio? 

This retro look is all the rage right now so read on for the step by step details on how to make retro wavy text in Silhouette Studio. 

How to Use the Knife Tool in Silhouette Studio to Separate a Design

When you've found the perfect SVG design, and want to cut different parts of it into different colors of HTV or vinyl - you may need to separate the design to do so. 

If the design is connected, the Silhouette Studio knife tool will help you separate it.

How to Intertwine Fonts in Silhouette Studio

Silhouette Studio is such a feature packed design software! You can easily intertwine fonts and make your designs come to life from signs to cards and invitations, mixing and matching fonts is the perfect way to give your projects a unique look!

You may be wondering how to get started – but fear not! I’ll walk you through the basics of combining fonts in Silhouette Studio so that you can create beautiful designs quickly and easily.

How to Find the Best Font for your Project: Silhouette Font Tutorial

Once you find the best font for your project, the rest of the project seems to come together so easily. In this blog post, we'll show you a fast and easy way to compare fonts in Silhouette Studio so you can quickly find the best one for your project!

SVG Designs: Why They're the Best Cut File Type for Crafters

SVG designs are extremely versatile as far as how they can be used and in which software programs and  machines they can be used with.  The same SVG design can be used to make everything from stencils to stickers to laser cut projects to sublimation transfers and vinyl decals

For this reason Scalable Vector Graphics, or SVGs, are my favorite cut file type. It also means when you add new equipment to your craft room or invest in your small business you don't need to start all over with your designs.  Check out all these different ways you can use the same SVG designs

Wood Burning Signs: Quick and Fun Silhouette Craft for Camping Theme

If you're looking for fun Silhouette crafts...camping themed crafts are always a winner. 

Pair custom cut stencils, torch paste, and unfinished wood blanks to create camping theme Silhouette crafts. Read on for a quick Silhouette tutorial on how to get started wood burning for beginners! 

5 Tips for Creating Mock Ups in Silhouette Studio That Sell

If you sell digital cut files or buy commercial use designs to make products to sell with your Silhouette, you should make sure your mock up game is strong!

Mock Up photos help sell physical goods and digital designs by letting potential customers 'see' the finished product without you actually creating it first.  Put it to you this way...which of the above sets do you think sells more?

Craft mock ups are a huge help in selling digital products as well allowing designers to show examples of how their cut files can be used.  These five tips will help you take your mock up game to the next level so you can sell more - and at a higher price!

How to Print and Cut Layered Fonts with Silhouette

Layered fonts are perfect for printing because they usually have lots of fun design elements to them and you can make them really colorful - but what if you want to print and cut them? 

You can print and cut layered fonts with a few modifications to the file. This tutorial will explain. 

How to Combine SVG Files into One File in Silhouette Studio

If you ever wanted to combine SVGs into one file in Silhouette Studio - it's easy to do. 

In this Silhouette Studio tutorial we'll show you how to quickly combine SVG files into one design in Silhouette Studio!

Organizing Silhouette Designs: How to Set Up a File System

Creating a system to store and organize your designs for Silhouette can be overwhelming - especially if you haven't started from the beginning.

Most of us don't have the forethought to create a Silhouette file organization system from the beginning because lets face it: we don't realize how many designs we're going to start collecting. This Silhouette tutorial will hopefully give you some ideas for keeping your Silhouette cut files and designs organized.

How to Use Shadow Fonts in Silhouette Studio

Shadow fonts take text to the next level by adding a background, border or shadow behind the original text. 

This really makes the text stand out!  In this tutorial, we'll show you just how easy it is to use shadow fonts so you can get started working them in Silhouette Studio.

3 Reasons Fonts Aren't In Silhouette Studio Font List

It's not uncommon to download and install a font, and yet still not be able to find it in your Silhouette Studio Text Style list - where all fonts are listed.

There are a few reasons why a font would not appear in your Silhouette font list. This Silhouette tutorial will focus on the three big reasons why...and how to troubleshoot when fonts aren't appearing in Silhouette Studio.