19 Silhouette Tutorials, Projects and Freebies You Don't Want to Miss! (February 2019 Wrap Up)

February flew by, which means it's time for another monthly wrap up where we look at the Silhouette School tutorials shared over the last month! 

In February not only did we share 19 new tutorials to Silhouette School blog, but we helped you transition to Silhouette Studio V4.2, shared several free Silhouette designs and introduced you to some cool new products you can use with your Silhouette machine.

How to Use Silhouette Studio Library-Design Split Screen

With the release of Silhouette Studio V4.2 the library-design page split screen is back.

The cult-like following for this feature basically begged for its return after it was removed with the transition from V3 to V4.  Now it's back. If you haven't taken advantage of the split screen option - you may after you see how handy it is.

Silhouette Studio V4.2 Library: Where Is the Local User Folder?

If you've updated to Silhouette Studio V4.2 you may be wondering what happened to the library.

The library folder structure changed in Silhouette Studio V4.2 eliminating the distinction between the Local User folder and the Cloud folder - therefore everything's all mixed up.

Shreddin' It: Free Silhouette Studio Design

It's Friday!! Which means it's Freebie time here at Silhouette School!

This week I'm sharing a fun design that I'd like to hang in my own kitchen!

How to Back Up Silhouette Studio Library in V4.2

With Silhouette Studio V4.2 change to the library structure, the steps to back up or export your entire Silhouette Studio library changed.

The process to back up the Silhouette Studio library in V4.2 is still very easy - and even with automatic library backups, it's still necessary.   If you want to move your entire Silhouette Studio library to a new computer, this Silhouette tutorial will walk you through.

Best Oracal Vinyl Bundle...Ever (For Everyone)

Usually when I get asked about what's the best vinyl bundle I have to say...well it depends on what you want. No more!

If you're looking for the best Oracal 651 vinyl pack there's one bundle that's better than the rest...the one you can build yourself!

And good news - since originally sharing the Build a Vinyl Bundle option on Silhouette School, Swing Design is now offering even more Vinyl Build a Bundle options and they are continually adding more!

Silhouette Studio Font Creator Beginners Tutorial (V4.2 Feature)

Silhouette Studio V4.2 now lets you turn your own handwriting into a font.

The Silhouette font creator is a new tool accessible to users who have both updated to Silhouette Studio V4.2 and who also have Business Edition.

Stick People Design Set: Free Silhouette Designs

Who else is excited for Friday? But who else is REALLY excited that it is Freebie Friday where we give you - free Silhouette designs?

It's the best time of the week around here!

Tips for Setting Up an HTV Baby Shower Onesie Station

A few months back I organized a baby shower onesie decorating station at my friend's baby shower. I shared a few pictures on the Silhouette School Facebook and Instagram and you all went crazy.

Today I thought I'd give you some tips on how I did it so you can pull it off too.  Believe me it's more fun than baby shower games!

Foil Quill Unboxing, Set Up, and Best Silhouette Cut Settings

The Foil Quill is a new tool that can be used with the Silhouette machines (along with other cutting machines) to add foil to paper, faux leather, and even vinyl!

The Foil Quill is getting a lot of buzz in the craft world even while it's still on pre-order (we recommend purchasing through Swing Design).  In this Foil Quill unboxing tutorial I'll show you exactly what's in the box along with how to set up the foil quill and provide the best Silhouette cut settings.

Silhouette Studio V4.2 Released...But Should You Update Yet?

The long awaited Silhouette Studio V4.2 has finally been released (out of beta) as the current version of the software which means anyone can download it from the Silhouette America site.

However before you do there are a few things you should know...along with my recommendation for updating or not.

11 Free Valentine's Day Silhouette Designs and Last Minute Craft Ideas

Are you looking for some last minute Valentine's Day Silhouette designs? Look no further!!

Not only are these designs perfect for last minute Valentine's Day projects, they're also all FREE!

Stained Glass Whale Design: Free Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday around here and this week I'm sharing a fun stained glass whale design!

I love the stained glass look and how when you pair it with transparent vinyl...it gives me all the feels!

How to Apply Vinyl Straight on Silhouette Projects...On the First Try

I've been asked more than a few times for tips on how to apply vinyl straight. 

With vinyl you have one shot to get it right and if you don't...what a waste because we all know you're not pulling it off and trying again.  So today I'm going to share a trick for applying vinyl called the "Hinge Method".

Secret to Revealing Grid Box Numbers in Silhouette Studio

Well, my days of counting grid boxes in Silhouette Studio are over!!

The grid boxes on the virtual mat are super helpful so you can correctly place material on the cutting mat in the same boxes where your design is in Silhouette Studio.

One Click Trick to Cutting Tiny HTV and Vinyl Designs and Text

If your Silhouette isn't cutting through HTV it can create a mess when you're trying to weed the heat transfer vinyl - especially on small designs.

Today I'm going to share a one click trick in Silhouette Studio that will solve this issues about 99% of the time!

Be Strong Coffee: Free Silhouette Design (Commercial Use Available)

It's Freebie Friday and you guys know what that means - time for a freebie! 

This week I am sharing a free "Be Strong I Whisper to My Coffee" design with you.