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Day 1

Hugs Cardby Kristina Werner

Instructions:1. Download the free Ali Edwards Card Sentiment

Boxes digital die cuts zip file included in today’s lesson. Unzip and import into your SIlhouette Studio library as shown in the video.

2. Open the “hugs” die cut. Cut with your Silhouette using white cardstock. (No need to resize it--Ali’s done it for us!)

3. Cut kraft cardstock to finished and folded card size of 4¼" x 5½".

4. Cut dotted patterned paper to 4¼" x 5½" and adhere to front of card.

5. Carefully apply glue to the back of the digital die cut. Adhere to card as shown.

6. Punch hearts out of different patterned papers. Adhere to card using dimensional adhesive.

Tips:• Use the default cut settings for Heavy Cardstock (80

lb.) to get the best cut with your SIlhouette. Don’t forget to change the rachet blade or cap blade according to what the software says.

• The cut files in Ali’s digital die cut kit are sized perfectly for card. No need to resize.

• You could also cut the hearts out with your Sillhouette.

Supplies:• Silhouette Cameo (SSS)

• Silhouette Spatula Tool (SSS)

• Silhouette 12 Inch Cutting Mat (SSS)

• Ali Edwards Card Sentiment Boxes Digital Die Cuts

• Echo Park Note To Self 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Stampin Up Heart to Heart Punch (SU)

• American Crafts White Textured Cardstock (AC)

• Neenah 80lb Desert Storm Cardstock (SSS)

• Desert Storm Neenah Cardstock (SSS)

• Tombow Mono Multi Glue (SSS | EH)

• Stampin Up Dimensional Adhesive (SU)

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Beautiful Cardby Lisa Dickinson

Instructions:1. Cut piece of yellow cardstock to 8½" x 9".

Score halfway on 9" side, fold in half.

2. Use Silhouette to cut 4 butterflies from various patterned papers.

3. Layer butterflies together, starting with the largest in back and adhere in the center. Top with twine-threaded button.

4. Using the same yellow cardstock used to make card base, mist cardstock with several layers of yellow mist, concentrating the heavier misting toward one edge, to create an ombre effect.

5. Once the misted cardstock is dry, cut out chevron shapes using the Silhouette.

6. Adhere chevrons to the card base, applying the darker yellow ones at the bottom and graduating to the most lightly misted ones at the top. Adhere layered butterfly at an angle to top of card.

7. Cut sentiment from white cardstock. Adhere underneath butterfly.

8. Print additional sentiment on white cardstock and trim out. Apply to card with pink gem.

Tips:• Copy and paste the shape pattern within Silhouette

Studio and resize by dragging the corners of the bounding box.

• For heavier mist coverage, position bottle closer to cardstock when spraying, and move bottle farther away for lighter coverage.


• Silhouette Beautiful by Cali Arroyo Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Jenni Bowlin Butterfly Download (SIL)

• Studio Calico Mister Hueys Mists (SSS | EH)

• Bazzill Cardstock (BZ)

• Jenni Bowlin Patterned Papers (SSS | EH)

• Lily Bee Design Patterned Papers (SSS | EH)












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Thank You Cardby Robyn Werlich

Instructions:1. Open Silhouette software program on

computer and open ‘Borders’ image by Sweet Afton. Ungroup the image and delete the 2 images on the sides of the chevron border.

2. Move chevron image to left side of mat. Copy and paste the image.

3. Move the copied image so that the ends of the chevron overlap each other and a little red lined bubble forms on the ends. Make sure it is lined up perfectly. (see screenshot image)

4. Select both images. Click on ‘Object’ on the toolbar, go to ‘Modify’ and then ‘Weld’. The two chevron borders will now be joined together and be one image.

5. Copy and paste that image and drag the copied image so that the ends of the chevron borders line up again and form a little bubble in the middle.

6. Repeat step #4.

7. Repeat the copy, paste, move, weld image as many times as you want.

8. Cut the image.

Tips:• Turn any border shape into a background simply by

overlapping the edges and welding. It is a great way to get more from one shape!

• The tops and bottoms of the chevron border will not line up perfectly when you are copying/pasting/welding the image. That’s ok! Just keep going. Once the image is cut, you can trim the top and bottom.


• Silhouette Sweet Afton Borders Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Lori Whitlock 3D Bow Download (SIL)

• Stampin Up Flower Die (SU)

• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH | IE)

• Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)

• American Crafts Cardstock (AC)

• Hero Arts Clear Gemstones (SSS | EH)

• Stampin Up Silver Brads (SU)

• Other: Hampton Arts and My Mind’s Eye Stamps, American Crafts Ribbon















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Wonderful World Cardby Cheiron Brandon

Instructions:1. Cut card, heart window and banner with

Silhouette.

2. Ink heart window shape with Punch ink by pressing the inkpad directly onto paper; let dry.

3. Cut patterned paper and adhere to inside of card.

4. Stamp globe and people, then punch out with circle punch.

5. Adhere heart to window, then adhere circle with foam dots.

6. Stamp sentiment onto banner.

7. Adhere banner to card.

Tips:• This is an easy way to make a window box card (no

measuring or cutting necessary) since the score lines get perforated for you during the cutting process.

• This card design folds flat for easy mailing

• You can customize it for any occasion or even include a photo in your window!

• For this card I resized the card panels to 3½" x 4¾".


• Silhouette Shadow Box Card Download (SIL)

• Silhouette 6 Banner Set Download (SIL)

• Hero Arts Studio Calico Wonderful World Stamp Set (SSS | EH | SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Punch Chalk Ink (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Latte Chalk Ink (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Cup O Joe Mid Tone Shadow Ink (SSS | EH)

• Neenah 80lb Desert Storm Cardstock (SSS)


• Hero Arts Soft Sand Shadow Ink (SSS)

• Sponge Daubers (SSS | EH)

• BasicGrey PB&J 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH | IE)

• EK Success 1/8 Inch Foam Adhesive (SSS | EH)



























Day 2

Thank You Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open the 3 shapes in the Silhouette Software.

Resize as necessary to fit an A2 card base.

2. Ungroup images, deleting unnecessary parts and regrouping images when finished editing.

3. Move images to the part of the cutting mat where the coordinating color of paper will go.

4. Die cut all images.

5. Stamp greeting on banner.

6. Reassemble die cut shapes, paper piecing until card is put together. Adhere some pieces with foam adhesive for dimension.

7. Add sticker butterflies and gems.

8. Apply Glossy Accents to the cut out “polka dots” on flower petals. Let dry completely.

Tips:• Open all the designs you want to use in the Silhouette

Software so that you can see how the shapes will work together and resize before you cut anything out.

• Use 6x6 sheets of paper. The designs are perfect for card-sized die-cuts!

• Add shadows to die cut shapes by cutting the designs once from cardstock or patterned paper and once from a solid cardstock in black or gray.


• Silhouette 2 Piece Frame Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Daisies Download (SIL)

• Silhouette 2 Banner Labels Download (SIL)

• My Favorite Things Framed Greetings Stamp Set (SSS)

• Stampin Up Basic Gray Ink (SU)

• Corner Chomper (SSS | EH | IE)

• My Minds Eye On the Bright Side 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH | IE)


• Studio Calico Take Note 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Lily Bee Buttercup 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Medium Pearls (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Small Pearls (SSS)


• Glossy Accents (IE | SSS)



























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For the Moon Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open both of the shapes for the rocket card in

the Silhouette Software. Resize as necessary to fit an A2 card base.

2. Ungroup images, deleting unnecessary parts and regrouping images when finished editing.

3. Move images to the part of the cutting mat where the coordinating color of paper will go.

4. Die cut all images.

5. Reassemble die cut shapes, paper piecing until shape is put together.

6. Add glitter brad for a decorative touch.

7. Stamp greeting with Versamark Ink and emboss with silver powder.

Tips:• Copy and paste the shape pattern within Silhouette

Studio and resize by dragging the corners of the bounding box.

• For heavier mist coverage, position bottle closer to cardstock when spraying, and move bottle farther away for lighter coverage.


• Silhouette Rocket Download (SIL)

• Silhoeutte Flame Download (SIL)

• Papertrey Ink Super Stars Stamp Set (PTI)

• Versamark Frost Dazzle Ink (SSS | EH)

• Silver Embossing Powder (SSS)

• October Afternoon Rocket Age 8x8 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Echo Park Homefront 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Echo Park Soda Fountain 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)















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Hugs Cardby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. Open a birdhouse shape in the Silhouette

software. Create a mirror image and line up the edges of the roof, allowing a very small amount of overlap.

2. Weld the images.

3. Open and size the “hugs,” hearts and bird.

4. Cut all pieces from white cardstock.

5. Score along the line where the weld occurred.

6. Use Distress Ink and Ink Blending tool to color the pieces as desired.

7. Assemble.

Tips:• When cutting images for a project, go ahead and fill

the empty space with other shapes that can be saved for future projects. It is a great time saver.

• Cutting shapes from a favorite white cardstock allows you to ink or color the pieces however you want.


• Ali Edwards Class Downloads (see yesterday’s post)

• Silhouette Birdhouse Download (SSS)

• Silhouette Singing Bird Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Four Hearts Download (SIL)

• Studio Calico Lattice Background Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Ink Blending Tool (SSS | EH | IE)

• Eclipse Art Masking Tape (SSS | EH | IE)

• Eclipse Art Masking Tape Roll (SSS)

• Vintage Photo Distress Ink (SSS | EH | IE)

• Barn Door Distress Ink (SSS | EH | IE)

• Winter Seasonal Distress Inks (SSS | IE)

• Copic Markers (SSS | EH | SSS)






























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Better With Friends Cardby Shari Carroll

Instructions:1. Download purchased digital cutting file

packet. Unzip folder.

2. Open cutting file in digital cutting software program.

3. Make adjustments for paper weight, send to cutter.

4. Stamp image on the sheet used with a stamp positioned.

5. Ink the stamp with markers, mist with water.

6. Using the stamp positioned sheet, align the image over the die cut. Place the positioned up to the sheet. Remove the sheet. Place stamp in the corner of the postioner and stamp onto the die cut.

7. Use an embossing folder on a Mocha card. Sand the raised paper using a sanding block.

8. Tie a bow with twine and secure to the die cut flower.

9. Use the Hero Arts label die to cut out a strip of Daffodil cardstock.

10. Stamp the greeting with VersaMark ink, sprinkle with white embossing powder and heat set.

11. Adhere pieces to the card, using foam mount tape to raise the flower up for added dimension.

12. Add pearls to finish.

Tips:• Adding intricate die cut shapes with foam adhesive

is a great way to emphasize the detail and make for a more impressive card.

• Stamp positioners may seem tricky at first. However, after using them a few times, it becomes second nature. The results are worth it!


• Big Shot Die Cut Machine (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Wildflower Garden Digital Die Cut (HA)

• Spellbinders Enchanted M-Bossabilities (SSS)

• Hero Arts Large Tag Frame Cuts (SSS | EH | IE)

• Hero Arts Wildflower Garden Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Studio Calico Hey Yall Stamp Set (SSS | EH)

• Distress Markers (SSS | EH | IE)

• VersaMark Ink (SSS | EH | IE)

• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder (SSS | EH)

• Tim Holtz Sanding Grip (SSS | EH | IE)

• Hero Arts Water Mist Bottle (SSS)

• Hero Arts Mocha Notecard (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Daffodil Layering Paper (SSS | EH)


• Hero Arts Large Pearls (SSS | EH)



• May Arts Ivory Twine (SSS)








































Day 3

Hugs Card Setby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. In the Silhouette software, open the Ali Edwards

“hugs” download. Draw a rectangle around the frame areas and use the subtract feature to remove, leaving just the “hugs.”

2. Use the offset feature to slightly thicken the “hugs” image.

3. Add the fabric interfacing to fabric using the directions on the package.

4. Cut the “hugs” and hearts from fabric.

5. Iron the fabric to a card and add sewing with a machine.

6. Add pearls.

7. If desired, add the fabric cut pieces to a matching fabric gift bag.

Tips:• Be sure to remove the release paper from the fabric

with the interfacing before putting it on you mat. If not, you may ruin your mat. (I say this from experience.)

• Within the Silhouette software, there is usually more than one way to do an action. So just try new things out. And remember you can easily undo anything with Ctrl-Z.




• Sticky Back Canvas (SSS | EH | IE)

• Hero Arts Snow Notecard (SSS | EH)

• Other: Fabric, canvas bag, iron, sewing machine.



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Treat Jarsby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open all images in Silhouette Software, resize,

ungroup and prepare for die cutting.

2. Change settings to cut vinyl. Load and cut.

3. Remove negative parts of vinyl and discard.

4. Pick up vinyl with transfer paper (if pieces are small) and adhere to surface.

Tips:• The smaller the shape, the trickier the vinyl can be to

work with. Use the transfer paper for easy placement on surface.

• Consider using vinyl on glass frames, mirrors, walls, ceramic home decor and more!

• Vinyl is easy to change out for new images when you tire of the current design. You could change them out seasonally!


• Silhouette Lollipops Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Cute Fish Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Candy Love Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Brown Vinyl (SSS)

• Silhouette Dark Pink Vinyl (SSS)

• Silhouette Red Vinyl (SSS)

• Silhouette Blue Vinyl (SSS)

• Silhouette Transfer Paper (SSS)

• Silhouette Hook Tool (SSS)












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Etched Glass Candleby Kristina Werner

Instructions:1. Create monogram stencil as shown in video in

today’s lesson. Cut out using vinyl.

2. Remove areas of vinyl you don’t need (this is called “weeding”).

3. Apply transfer paper to vinyl stencil and burnish.

4. Gently peel back transfer paper. The stencil should now be on the transfer paper.

5. Carefully place stencil on candle and press down firmly to get rid of any bubbles.

6. Remove transfer paper.

7. Apply etching creme to monogram stencil. Be sure to not go outside of the stencil area.

8. Let sit for 15 minutes.

9. Scrape off excess etching creme and then rinse under water in a sink. Gently remove the vinyl and rinse.

10. Dry glass.

Tips:• Most etching cremes are re-usable! After the waiting

period for etching has ended, carefully scrape off the excess etching creme and return it to the bottle.

• Experiment with different fonts for the monogram. This particular font worked with the letters A and E, but might not be the best for other letters.

• When rinsing, the etched glass may not be visible. Dry off the etched area and the etching will appear.



• Silhouette Black Vinyl (SSS)


• Silhouette Etch All Etching Creme (SSS)

• The Body Shop Pomegranate & Raspberry Scented Candle (Other)

• Belluccia Swashes Font (Font)









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Welcome LittleOne Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open up wings and greeting in Silhouette

Software and resize to fit card designs. Discard halo from wing design by ungrouping and hitting delete on the halo.

2. Ungroup greeting to cut each piece from different colors of paper and place shapes to be cut in one of the four corners of the cutting mat.

3. Using 6x6 paper pads for the greeting, place 6x6 sheets on the 12x12 Cameo cutting mat so you can cut a lot of shapes in one pass of the machine.

4. Cut glitter cardstock for the angel wings. Cut wings again from vellum.

5. Adhere patterned paper strips to card base. Add ribbon and button detail.

6. Reassemble greeting on card applying the delicate pieces with Glossy Accents.

7. Stamp baby image and color in with Copics. (E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E04, E53, E55, E47, E57, R20, BG0000, BG000, BG01, C1 and C6.) Cut out and assemble with angel wings and ribbon to the card.

Tips:• Combine stamped and colored images with die cut

shapes for completely custom designs.

• Don’t be afraid to cut small words and phrases with the Cameo. Die cut greetings are a bold way to display your message!

• The angel wings are cut from heavy glitter cardstock. The Cameo can handle thicker mediums as long as you change the blade setting. I cut the wings with my blade set to “5”.


• Silhouette Angel Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Welcome Little One Download (SIL)

• Belles N Whistles Sweet Dreams Stamp (SSS)

• Papertrey Ink Big and Bold Wishes Stamp Set (PTI)

• Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (SSS | EH | IE)


• Copic Spica Black Glitter Pen (SSS | EH | IE)

• Doodlebug White Glitter Paper (DB)

• Echo Park Soda Fountain 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• My Minds Eye Dolled Up 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH | IE)

• Stampin’ Up Blushing Bride Pleated Ribbon (SU)

• Buttons























Day 4

You Are the Icing Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Color block background of paper with 6" x 6"

patterned papers.

2. Wrap twine around card and tie in a bow.

3. Stamp birthday border along bottom of card using red ink.

4. Open cupcakes and greeting print & cut designs in the Silhouette Software. Resize to fit card.

5. Be sure to click the “show registration marks” in the Silhouette Software so that they print with the designs.

6. Print designs on photo paper (or paper of your choice) using your printer.

7. Adhere paper to Silhouette cutting mat and cut as normal. With the registration marks box checked the machine will “read” the marks and cut the designs perfectly.

Tips:• Dress up print & cut designs with glitter pens, glossy

accents, buttons, gems, etc.

• Adhere print & cut designs with foam adhesive for more dimension.

• Print the designs on photo paper for true color that doesn’t bleed into the paper.


• Silhouette Chocolate Cupcake Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Echo Park Icing Download (SIL)

• Studio Calico Hero Arts Calico Borders Stamp Set (SSS | EH)

• Stampin Up Real Red Ink (SU)

• Studio Calico Classic Calico 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• My Minds Eye Dilly Dally 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)


• Echo Park Charming 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Crate Paper Story Teller 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen (SSS | EH)


• May Arts Red Twine (SSS)























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Friend Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Emboss front of card with Sizzix Dots

embossing folder using the Big Shot.

2. Round corner with ½" corner rounder.

3. Open hearts and greeting print & cut designs in the Silhouette Software. Resize to fit card.




7. Adhere designs to card and dress up with gems and glossy accents.

Tips:• Pick similar print & cut shapes, like these hearts, and

group them together to make a bolder statement.

• Dress up die cuts with gems and glossy accents.

• Add a matching print & cut greeting for a card made completely of print & cut designs!


• Silhouette KI Memories Flourish Hearts Download (SIL)

• Silhouette KI Memories Hearts Download (SSS)

• Silhouette Best Friend Tab Download (SIL)


• Sizzix Dots and Flowers Embossing Folders (SSS | EH)





• Hero Arts Black Pearls (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Light Pink Gemstones (SSS)























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Miss You Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open regular die cut card and leaves designs

in Silhouette Software.

2. Resize card to be 4¼" wide by 8½" long. Cut from tan cardstock using double-cut feature to get a clean cut from thicker cardstock.

3. Layer patterned paper behind die cut areas of card on the inside of card front.

4. Ungroup leaves and delete pieces not needed. Resize leaves and cut from patterned paper.

5. Open flower print & cut designs in the Silhouette Software. Resize to fit card.




9. Layer flowers and sew button to center. Adhere to card with foam adhesive.

10. Stamp greeting.

Tips:• Combine regular die cuts (even a die cut card!)

with print & cut designs for a completely custom die cut card.

• Dress up print & cut flowers with a button sewn to the center.

• Layer print & cut flowers like you would any die cuts. The layers add interest to the flower.


• Silhouette Row of Hearts Card Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Echo Park Flower Download (SIL)

• Hero Arts Keep Calm Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Ali Edwards Hearts Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Stampin Up Soft Suede Ink (SU)

• Stampin Up Regal Rose Ink (SU)

• Echo Park Graceful 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• My Minds Eye Bright Side Two 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Papertrey Ink Fine Linen Paper (PTI)

• American Crafts Foam Adhesive (SSS)

















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You Are My Sunshine Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open both regular die cut shapes (sun, grass

and flags) and print and cut designs (couple and clouds) in Silhouette Software.

2. Ungroup regular cut images removing anything you don’t need. Resize images to make sure the work together.

3. Cut all regular shapes from Neenah Solar White Cardstock.


5. Print P&C designs on photo paper (or paper of your choice) using your printer.


7. Run front of card through Sizzix Big Shot using the Papertrey Ink Picnic Plaid Impression Plate to add texture. Round top corners with ¼" corner rounder.

8. Add color to white die cut pieces using Ranger Distress Ink and Ink Blending Tool.

9. Stamp greeting on flag banner using Hero Arts Cup O’Joe Ink.

10. Apply Diamond Stickles to the P&C heart shapes. Let dry completely.

11. Adhere all shapes to card as shown.

Tips:• Combine regular die cuts and print & cut designs for a

card made completely from die cut shapes.

• Open all images in Silhouette Software and resize everything to see how it looks before cutting shapes and using the print & cut feature.

• Add glitter glue to some of the shapes for added interest.


• Silhouette Young Love Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Flag Borders (SIL)

• Silhouette Clouds Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Happy Sunshine Download (SIL)


• Papertrey Ink Picnic Plaid Impression Plate (PTI)

• Ali Edwards Bring On the Sun Stamp Set (SSS)


• Ink Blending Tool (SSS | EH | IE)

• Ranger Diamond Stickles (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Cup O Joe Mid Tone Shadow Ink (SSS | EH)

• Distress Inks (SSS | EH | IE)

• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | IE)


























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Birthday Party Invitation Cardby Kristina Werner

Instructions:1. Design custom Print & Cut design as shown in

video included in today’s lesson.

2. Print design on white cardstock.

3. Cut with Silhouette.

4. Cut and fold green cardstock to standard A2 card (5½" x 4¼") and emboss front using embossing folder and die cutting machine.

5. Punch corners using ½" corner rounder.

6. Adhere custom die cut to bottom center of card as shown with dimensional adhesive.

Tips:• Practice designing custom Print & Cut designs.

It can be daunting as first, but with practice you can master it.

• For added dimension on this particular Print & Cut design, you could also cut out the circle area and pop it off the die-cut with dimensional adhesive.


• Silhouette 6 Labels Download (SIL)

• Silhouette 3 Flowers Download (SIL)

• Silhouette 12 Inch Cutting Mat (SSS)


• Sizzix Blossom Circles Leaves and Diamonds Embossing Folders (SSS)


• Stampin Up Wild Wasabi Cardstock (SU)

• Scrapbook Adhesives Foam Squares (SSS | EH)

• Gloucester Standard Bold Extra Condensed (Font)

• Semplicita Pro Light (Font)














http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/mti/gloucester-old-style-mt/16782108-115900/

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Day 5

Thanks Cardby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. Open and size desired images in the

Silhouette software.

2. Create a 5½" x 4¼" rectangle.

3. Arrange and overlap the shapes on the rectangle.

4. Use the “subtract” and “subtract all” features to clean up the overlapping, allowing the pieces to all cut nicely.

5. Cut pieces on white cardstock.

6. Cover white notecard completely with adhesive.

7. Add the outside die cut piece.

8. Color the inside pieces with markers as desired. As you go, put the colored pieces into the bigger piece on the adhesive-covered card like a puzzle. (It is easiest to start with the outside pieces and work your way in.)

9. Round corners.

Tips:• For a perfectly flat card, puzzle-piecing dies cuts from

the Silhouette can be fun!

• Instead of markers, try adding color to the pieces with mists or Distress Inks.

• For more interest, try spraying pieces separately with shiny mists.


• Silhouette Outline Heart Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Lace Doily Circle Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Flag Borders Download (SIL)




• Copic Markers (SSS | EH | IE)


• Tombow Stamp Runner (SSS | EH)

• Futura Condensed Font



















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Thanks Trioby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. Put two layers of art masking tape onto a piece

of cardstock. (Two layers allows more durability for the mask.) Press on firmly.

2. Cut a flower background from the mask-covered cardstock. Use a setting of 3 and it will then just cut through the mask.

3. Carefully remove the mask.

4. Add the mask to a 5" x 5" piece of white cardstock. Press in place firmly.

5. Add ink over the mask with a sponge dauber and remove the mask when done.

6. In the Silhouette software, create a 3¼" x 3¼" square. Add three small flowers and “thanks.” Cut out from white cardstock.

7. Cut a piece of white cardstock to 3½" x 3½" and ink the edges with a matching ink. Add the die cut square on top.

8. Add pearls to the center of the flowers.

9. Assemble the pieces on a 5¼" x 5¼" card.

Tips:• If you don’t have art masking tape, try using a transfer

paper, such as the one you can get to use with the Silhouette. It can be used as a mask. Or, just cut cardstock and spray it lightly with adhesive.

• Instead of inks and sponge daubers, try mists!

• Save your masks – you can use them over and over.


• Silhouette Flower Multi Square Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Flower Set Download (SIL)


• Eclipse Art Masking Tape (SSS | EH | IE)


• Sponge Daubers (SSS | EH)

• Tsukineko Sponge Dauber Storage Box (SSS)

• Hero Arts Stone Wash Mid Tone Shadow Ink (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Green Hills Mid Tone Shadow Ink (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Ocean Dye Ink (SSS | EH)





• Glossy Accents (SSS | IE)

• Futura Condensed Font






























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Gemstone Heart Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Die cut card from gray cardstock using shape

from the Silhouette Store.

2. Mask off flap and back of card and stamp the front border with Hero Arts Chevron stamp design using white ink.

3. Open rhinestone design in Silhouette Software. Change settings for 8.5 x 11 Letter, move the white right roller on the machine and load template material.

4. Choose Silhouette Rhinestone Template Material in the cut settings and cut template.

5. Peel off template backing (quickly in one motion works best) and place on white backing board.

6. Position rhinestones as desired.

7. Peel backing off transfer tape and place transfer tape over rhinestone design.

8. Pick up transfer tape with rhinestones stuck to it and place over project, centering over the front flap of card.

9. Lay a cloth over design and place heated iron on top for 45-60 seconds.

10. Remove cloth and transfer tape. If rhinestones continue to stick to tape, replace tape and cloth and iron again.

11. Finish card by layering ribbon and white cardstock inside.

12. Stamp greeting inside card and tie ribbon.

Tips:• Use the template material without the cutting mat (like

you do with vinyl).

• Don’t resize rhinestone designs or you will change the template size and the rhinestones will not fit.

• If you don’t have the white backing board to place the template on, a piece of cardboard works well, too.


• Heart Download (available in class)

• Silhouette Square Card Base With Flap Download (SIL)

• Silhouette Rhinestone Starter Kit (SIL)

• Studio Calico Hero Arts Chevron Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Year Round Sentiments Stamp Set (SSS | EH | IE)


• Colorbox Frost White Ink (SSS)

• Stampin Up Basic Gray Ink (SU)

• Stampin Up Basic Gray Cardstock (SU)

• Ribbon
















53

Thinking of You Cardby Ali Edwards

Instructions:1. Cut the Thinking Of You file with the

Silhouette.

2. Heat emboss the die cut with Versamark and Zing Embossing Powder.

3. Cut a piece of Hambly Doily Décor Transparency to 4¼" x 5½".

4. Lightly spray adhesive on top of transparency (literally on the face-up side) and adhere die cut on top.

5. Lightly spray adhesive again and then lay the Be Amazing transparency on top, creating a sandwich with the die cut as the filling.

6. For the cardstock piece of the card I cut a 5½" x 8½" piece of Bazzill Swiss Dot Cardstock and folded using a bone folder.

7. Trim one side of the card so there is just ½" left.

8. Adhere red line adhesive to this ½ strip.

9. Adhere transparent sandwich to strip.

10. Write your note or sentiment inside.

Tips:• The whole idea with this was to create a see-through

card by “sandwiching” the die-cut sentiment between two pieces of transparency and attaching it to a background piece of cardstock.



• Hambly Doily Decor Transparency (HSP)

• My Minds Eye Be Amazing Transparency (SSS)

• American Crafts Red Metallic Zing Embossing Powder (AC)

• Versamark Frost Dazzle Ink (SSS | EH)

• Red Line Adhesive (SSS)

• Bazzill White Swiss Dots Cardstock (BAZ)

• Spray Adhesive











Day 6

UR Absolutely Amazing Cardby Kristina Werner

Instructions:1. Design card in Silhouette Studio software as

shown in video in today’s lesson. Cut card front and white words.

2. Score card front.

3. Adhere acetate behind cut letters in card front.

4. Adhere white letters to front of card.

5. Punch corners of card with ½" corner rounder.

6. Cut patterned paper to 3¾" x 5" and punch corners with 3/8" corner rounder. Adhere to inside of card.

7. Draw dashed lines around outside edge of card with white pen as shown.

Tips:• To make adhering the white letters easier, try using

spray adhesive.

• Re-use acetate from stamp sets or packaging.


• Echo Park Note to Self 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock (SSS)



• Martha Stewart Scoring Board (SSS | EH)


• Corner Chomper 1/8 and 3/8 (SSS | EH | IE)

• Tombow Mono Multi Glue (SSS | EH)

• Xyron Mega Runner Permanent Adhesive (SSS)

• Acetate from old stamp set

• Arial Black and Liza Fonts



















55

Hello Sweet Friend Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Stamp the front of card with Hero Arts Lattice

stamp using white ink. Round top corners with ½" corner rounder.

2. Open designs in the Silhouette Software and resize. Cut shapes from several colors of patterned paper and piece together.

3. Open the text style menu and choose the font you want to use. Click on the Text Box in the left sidebar and type your word on the screen. I used the font Impact for the words, “Hello” and “Friend”. I used the font HaloHandLetter for “sweet”. Type each of the words separately so that you can move them around.

4. Resize as needed and slightly overlap each word as shown. Duplicate the word “sweet” and move to the side for now.

5. Click and drag a box around the entire greeting and click “weld”. You have a custom greeting ready to cut for your card!

6. Cut greeting from brown cardstock. Cut individual word “sweet” from red paper. Adhere all to card as shown.

7. Add glitter pen detail to some of the die cut pieces.

8. Stamp phrase below greeting and fruit embellishments.

9. Add a strip of washi tape.

Tips:• Mix a script font with a more block style font for a fun

contrast.

• Slightly overlap fonts before welding. If that doesn’t weld enough of the words together, use the “character spacing” in the Text Style Menu to move the individual letters closer together.


• Silhouette Lovely Fruit Set Download (SIL)

• Studio Calico Lattice Background Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Papertrey Ink Strawberry Patch Sentiments Stamp Set (PTI)

• Colorbox Frost White Ink (SSS)

• Stampin Up Real Red Ink (SU)

• Stampin Up Soft Suede Ink (SU)


• Sakura Stardust Clear Glitter Pen (SSS | EH)

• Echo Park Graceful 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Echo Park Howdy Doody 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH | IE)

• My Minds Eye Bright Side Two 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock (SSS)

• American Crafts Nightfall Mixtape (AC)

• Impact and HaloHandletter Fonts
























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Happy Birthdday Cardby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. In Silhouette software, create a 5½" x 4¼"

rectangle.

2. Create the words “happy birthday to you” with the Futura Condensed font. Size to fit on the rectangle canvas.

3. Click Replicate and choose to replicate the greeting in three columns. Position them all on the card as shown.

4. Create “happy birthday” with the Lane Narrow font. Size and position.

5. Create “dear Kristina with the Kushtie Script font. Size and position.

6. Highlight all the pieces and choose Align center.

7. Cut from white cardstock.

8. Adhere strips of colored cardstock on a notecard. Adhere the cut piece over it, allowing color to show through.

Tips:• Be sure to save this file when you are done creating!

You can simply change out the person’s name so you can have an easy to create birthday card.

• Use the align features to make sure your text is centered on the card.





• Tombow Stamp Runner (SSS)

• Tombow Stamp Runner (EH)

• Futura Condensed, Kushtie Script and Lane Narrow Fonts










Day 7

Thank You Cardby Kristina Werner

Instructions:1. Design card in Silhouette Studio software as

shown in video in today’s lesson. Print out on white cardstock and cut pieces with Silhouette.

2. Cut and fold A2 card (4¼" x 5½").

3. Assemble hearts.

4. Adhere pieces to card front as shown.

Tips:• Try using the same repeating element technique to

create a mask for misting!

• You can also repeat patterns to create a background.




• Xyron Mega Runner Permanent Adhesive (SSS)

• Stampin Up Dimensional Adhesive (SU)

• Silhouette Zig Zag Border and Moroccan Flower









58

Bee Amazing Cardby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. In the Silhouette software, open the

lattice shape.

2. Press the Replicate and create rows and columns.

3. Group all the shapes and chose offset. Offset by a very small amount and then weld.

4. Open a lattice shape and bee. Cut (along with the background) from white-flocked heat transfer material.

5. Open a lattice shape in the Silhouette software. Add text to the shape and cut from white cardstock.

6. Add the background heat transfer to white cardstock according the instructions on the box. (Hold an iron on it for 60 seconds.) Trim the edges and add to a yellow notecard.

7. Assemble the remaining pieces together as shown.

8. Color the flocked bee with Copic Markers.

9. Add yellow cardstock behind the letters of the message. Add to the card.

10. Add black enamel for the eyes.

Tips:• You can take pretty much any shape, repeat it and

weld to create a background. The possibilities are endless and it is a great way to get more from your downloads.

• The flocked heat transfer works incredibly well on t-shirts and such. Just follow the simple instructions on the package.


• Silhouette Quatrefoil Shape (SIL)

• Silhouette Bee Download (SIL)

• Silhouette White Flocked Heat Transfer (SIL)


• Copic Markers (SSS | EH | IE)

• Ranger Black and White Enamel Accents (SSS | EH | IE)


• Hero Arts Daffodil Layering Paper (SSS | EH)


• Iron




















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Thank You Cardby Shari Carroll

Instructions:1. Open the Ali Edwards Card Sentiment box

“Thank You” in Silhouette.

2. Use the offset feature to create an additional thicker cutting line of the original die cut. Adjust to .05". Separate the files and cut using white cardstock.

3. Open the Hero Arts flower. Ungroup the flowers select trace to create an outline of the detail flower. Select offset; adjust to .055" to create a thicker flower, cut using white cardstock.

4. Color the original Thank You and flower backing using a brown marker.

5. Affix the Thank You pieces together.

6. Temporarily affix the Thank you piece to pattern paper. Trace the bottom of the letters and cut out with scissor. Permanently affix to the paper once cut.

7. Temporarily affix the thank you piece to another layer of pattern paper. Trace and trim around the Thank you box. Affix in place once cut.

8. Adhere the Thank You panel to a Mocha card. Add the flower and pearls to finish.

Tips:• Layering is a great way to make any card pop. The

offset feature is perfect for this!



• Studio Calico Classic Calico 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)

• Studio Calico Autumn Press 6x6 Paper Pad (SSS | EH)


• Hero Arts Mocha Notecard (SSS | EH)


• Hero Arts Large Pearls (SSS | EH)


• Zig Glue Pen (SSS | EH | IE)























Day 8

Welcome Cardby Kristina Werner

Instructions:1. Create cut file that matches floral stamp as

shown in video in today’s lesson. Cut out on white card stock. Stamp floral stamp and color in using markers.

2. Write “welcome” with thick black marker on white card stock. Scan into computer and make cut file as shown in video in today’s lesson. Cut out using white card stock.

3. Cut and fold kraft card stock to finished card size of 5½" x 5½".

4. Using Swiss Dot template, mist Calico Shine Mister Huey mist over card front.

5. Adhere floral die cut to front of card as shown.

6. Cut teal card stock to a size relative to your handwritten sentiment die cut. Cut V-shaped ends to create a “ribbon” shape.

7. Adhere handwritten sentiment die cut to teal card stock. Adhere to card using dimensional adhesive.

8. Punch corners with corner rounder punch.

Tips:• Try creating cut files that match your most intricate

stamps. This is great for and outlined stamps that work with Copic markers.

• You can trace nearly anything in Silhouette Studio. For a keepsake, you might try scanning in your child’s handwriting. :)

Supplies:• Hero Arts BasicGrey Floral Blossoms Stamps (SSS | EH | IE)

• The Crafters Workshop Mini Swiss Dot 6x6 Template (SSS | EH)


• Studio Calico Mister Hueys Shine Mist (SSS | EH)

• Stampin Up Markers (SU)

• Colorbox Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink (SSS)


• Desert Storm Neenah Cardstock (SSS | SSS)


• Stampin Up Taken With Teal Cardstock (SU)





















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I Adore You Cardsby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. Open a butterfly image in the Silhouette

software.

2. Ungroup the image and remove the small circles in the wings. Group again.

3. While highlighting the butterfly, click “Edit Point” and “Simplify.”

4. Right click on the bottom of the butterfly body (which we want to remove) and select “break path.”

5. Right click on the resulting point and pick “delete point.” Repeat on all points until the desired lines are removed.

6. Repeat the same process to remove the neck from the butterfly.

7. Add text and canvas for square.

8. Highlight all the pieces and click “align” to center.

9. Cut from colors cardstock.

10. Adhere to notecard, using foam dots under the wings.


• Silhouette Butterfly Download (SIL)



• Hero Hues Layering Papers (SSS)


• Tombow Power Clear Tabs (SSS)

• Kool Tak Clear Foam Adhesive (SSS)

• Mini Glue Dots (SSS | EH)

• Liquid Scrap Dots (SSS)

• Glossy Accents (SSS | IE)

• MankSans Font















http://www.dafont.com/mank-sans.font


62

Miss You Cardby Nichol Magouirk

Instructions:1. Open Ali’s “Miss You” Sentiment box in the Silhouette

Software. Do not resize.

2. Open heart borders, ungroup and discard all pieces not needed. Drag hearts over Ali’s design until sentiment box is filled. Discard any hearts not needed.

3. Using the “cut style” box, change everything but Ali’s frame to “no cut”.

4. Replace blade in machine with black sketch pen.

5. Change the “media type” setting to “sketch pen” and click “cut” as normal. Silhouette will sketch the shape.

6. Change color of pen to the next color (i.e. green).

7. Go back to “cut style” and change Ali’s frame to “no cut” and change one row of hearts to “cut”. Click “cut” as normal. Repeat steps 6-7 until all hearts are sketched.

8. Add smaller hearts from heart borders to the inside of some of the sketched hearts. Resize as needed to make fit inside sketched designs. Discard any not needed.

9. Use the “offset” feature to add a frame around the very outside of Ali’s sentiment box.

10. Change the “cut style” to only “cut” the small hearts and the offset frame.

11. Replace sketch pen with cutting blade and change cut settings for cutting through cardstock. Cut as normal. Machine will cut the small hearts and a frame around the sentiment box.

12. Mist sketched/die cut background with Studio Calico Mister Huey mists. Let dry.

13. Stamp greeting using black ink.

14. Layer black cardstock behind to show through small die cut hearts.

15. Wrap ribbon around piece and tie in a bow.

16. Adhere to kraft card base.

17. Embellish with gems.

Tips:• Use the Silhouette Software “cut style” to only sketch

one color of ink at a time.

• Try using the Metallic Sketch Pens on dark cardstock for an entirely different look.

• Color in sketched designs with markers, like you would a stamped image!


• Silhouette Heart Border (SIL)


• Silhouette Starter Set Sketch Pens (SSS)

• Ali Edwards Hearts Stamp (SSS | EH)

• Hero Arts Black Dye Ink (SSS | EH)

• Studio Calico Clay Mister Hueys (SSS | EH)

• Studio Calico Taxi Mister Hueys Mist (SSS)


• Desert Storm Neenah Cardstock (SSS | SSS)


• Hero Arts Light Pink Gemstones (SSS)

• Silk ribbon





















Wrap Up

You Dit It Cardby Jennifer McGuire

Instructions:1. Open the chevron download in the

Silhouette software.

2. Draw a rectangle at 5½" x 4¼" over the pattern. Highlight everything and chose crop to create a notecard-sized area of the pattern.

3. Open and create two hearts to cut.

4. Change the blade setting to 4. Place a sheet of double sided tape on the Sihouette mat and cut.

5. Remove the entire sheet of tape from the mat. Peel off one side of the release paper, being careful to keep all the pieces in tack.

6. Place onto notecard and burnish.

7. Using a hook or craft knife, remove tiny pieces of the release paper as desired. Add latte glitter and burnish with bone folder.

8. Wipe away excess with baby wipe.

9. Repeat, removing more of the release paper in the pattern, adding more glitter, burnishing and wiping clean.

10. Continue until the entire front of the card is covered with glitter.

11. Adhere the two double sided tape hearts to white cardstock. Cut out each and add glitter. Add to card.

12. Stamp greeting on strip and add to card.

Tips:• Using a high-quality double sided tape like that from

Be Creative allows you to cut it with your Silhouette. The release paper will stay in tack until you are ready to remove it.

• Keep portions of the release paper in place as you add different colors of glitter. It is like a built in mask!

Supplies:• Silhouette Cameo (SSS)• Silhouette Outline Heart Download (SIL)• Bonus Chevron Download• Silhouette Hook Tool (SSS)• Be Creative Double Sided Tape Sheet (SSS | EH)• Glitter Ritz Grasshopper Microfine Glitter (SSS | EH)• Glitter Ritz Latte Microfine Glitter (SSS | EH)• Glitter Ritz Ocean Spray Microfine Glitter (SSS | EH)• Glitter Ritz White Microfine Glitter (EH)• Glitter Ritz Warm Highlights (SSS | EH)• Hero Arts Everyday Sayings Stamp Set (SSS)• Hero Arts Black Dye Ink (SSS | EH)• Corner Chomper (SSS | EH | IE)• Hero Arts Pool Notecards (SSS | EH)• Neenah White Cardstock 25 Pack (SSS | EH | IE)


























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