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Inspired from Sadie Lish  I come from a long line of entrepreneurs. I grew up with my parents owning and running multiple businesses. Having owned two businesses of my own, I can tell you that the Silhouette Mint™ would have been a game changer for me—a game changer, I tell you! Prepare yourself to see just how amazing the Mint can be for small businesses. One of my favorite things about this amazing little machine is that it is a standalone item. You do not need the CAMEO or the Portrait to make it work. It is very user-friendly. If I can make a stamp, you will be able to make a stamp too. This machine will add the perfect personalized touch to any business. Supplies Needed: Silhouette Mint™ Mint Studio™ Mint Stamp Kit (pick a size that fits your job) Mint Ink (chose your color) Step One: Determine Stamp Size There are seven sizes that vary from squares to rectangles and range in size from 15 mm x 15 mm to 45 mm x 90 mm. Once you decide on a size...

Inspired by Christine Lustig Where are my scrapbook paper fanatics/hoarders at?! I know you’re there, and I KNOW you have saved a ton of paper scraps thinking that one day you will use them for some project. Well, today is your lucky day because you not only will be making an adorable handmade card but will also finally use those paper scraps! And once you do, you can replenish your stash and buy more cute paper. I told you today would be your lucky day! Supplies Needed: Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait® or Silhouette Curio™ Silhouette PixScanTM Cutting Mat Silhouette Cutting Blade Silhouette Pick-Me-Up® Tool Silhouette Studio® Silhouette Rhinestones – Clear and Rose Paper Scraps Cardstock- Red and White Black Pigment Ink Stamp Black Felt Pen Adhesive Tape Runner Glue Scissors or Paper Slicer Design ID#69055 Design ID#1030 Step One: Start with PixScanTM Place four medium-sized paper scrap pieces (about 4.25 in. x 3 in. eac...

Inspired by  Northern Engraving Nameplate Decoration Options Nameplate decoration has endless options.  Depending on the goal of your nameplate, this can be as simple as one color printed on a bright aluminum background.  Or it can be as complex as precise registration of embossed graphics with a textured background on a formed surface. Here are 10 examples to help illustrate some of the options.  Enjoy. 1)      Screen print provides bold, rich colors. Manitowoc Ice Machine bold color on aluminum nameplate 2)      Lithograph printing blends colors and achieves delicate graphic detail. Body and Soul cosmetic compact insert printed graphics on aluminum 3)      Chemical etch creates lasting impressions. Deep etch graphics on aluminum engine cover nameplate 4)      Textures with trendy patterns add perceived dimension.   Promega aluminum nameplate 5)      Mu...

Inspired by Silhouette School Blog First let's talk about the magnet tutorial and then I'll give you my opinion on if I think you should really spend your money on the magnet sheets. There are a few different ways you can work with the adhesive magnet paper and I tested many a methods.  I'm gonna tell you the good, the bad, and ugly. The first thing you want to do is create your design in Silhouette Studio.   I was making Scrabble-inspired Valentine's Day magnets.  So go ahead and layout your design in Silhouette Studio - either something you've designed yourself or a design you got from the Silhouette Design Store or elsewhere. When you're finished designing, you can get ready to cut your magnet.  Now remember you have to cut both the actual magnet material and then you have to cut a second layer to go on top of your magnet (either vinyl or paper).   But first let's work on just cutting the magnet material.  So select your design and from th...