How to Use the CAMEO 4 Built In Roll Feeder

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 has a built in roll feeder which allows you to cut rolls of vinyl or HTV up to 10' long without a cutting mat.

The roll feeder guides the material under the CAMEO 4 rollers helping to keep it straight and preventing it from slipping.

Freebie Friday: Pumpkin Truck (Commercial Use Available)

It's everyone's favorite time of the week again...Freebie Friday!!

This super cute rustic Fall truck is ready to haul away your heart.  And the best part is, it's available free and you can purchase it different ways with the commercial use license too!

5 Reasons Silhouette Studio Software Isn't Recognizing CAMEO 4 Autoblade Tool

With the Silhouette CAMEO 4's smart tool system, the tool in the carriage should be automatically detected by Silhouette Studio.

But if Silhouette Studio is not recognizing your Silhouette CAMEO 4 AutoBlade or if the tool you are using is not listed in the tool menu there are five different options you'll need to check. 

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Matless Cutting Tutorial (with Print and Cut option)

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 offers a matless cutting feature which allows you the option to cut unlined materials - like paper - without a cutting mat.

This CAMEO 4 matless cutting tutorial will walk you through how to set up to cut without a cutting mat both in the software and on the machine.

5 Reasons to Try B-Flex Glitter HTV

I love glitter HTV as much as the next Silhouette crafter, but my biggest complaint is how thick and bulky it can be - especially on large, solid designs.

Well I think I may have just found the answer - a thin, layereable glitter heat transfer vinyl!!  After checking out my top five reasons for loving BFlex Glitter, I'm sure you'll want to try it too!

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Rotary Blade: Video First Look

If you're waiting on getting the Silhouette CAMEO 4 to see how the rotary blade works, I have a sneak peek for you!!

Unfortunately the Silhouette rotary blades are not out yet, so I haven't been able to test it, but I can show you a video of the new CAMEO 4 rotary blade cutting felt!   

Free Silhouette CAMEO 4 Skin Template Cut File (And Easy First Project!)

If you're the proud new owner of a Silhouette CAMEO 4 and you want to decorate it, I have a free Silhouette cut file for you.

The free CAMEO 4 skin template is perfect for the left sliding front panel...and it's a great first Silhouette CAMEO 4 project!

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Bluetooth Set Up Tutorial

Setting up Bluetooth on Silhouette CAMEO 4 is a pretty fast and painless process and it will allow you to cut wirelessly with your CAMEO 4.

This CAMEO 4 Bluetooth tutorial will walk you through the set up process step by step.

CAMEO 4: Details on Silhouette Studio Software and Upgrades

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 will run on Silhouette Studio just like the older Silhouette machines.

However, because of some added features and functions, it will be necessary for CAMEO 4 users to update their software.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Set Up and Unboxing (Video)

There are just a few steps to get started with Silhouette CAMEO 4...and lucky for you I'm going to walk to you through from unboxing to set up! 

This Silhouette CAMEO 4 beginner tutorial will walk you through machine set up and explain exactly what comes in the box.

Silhouette Studio for 20" Graphtec CE Lite 50 Available Now for Download

Silhouette Studio will now run Graphtec CE Lite 50....and the software is free.

The release of Silhouette Studio V4.3.240 marks the first time the Silhouette software will directly cut to a cutting machine other than a Silhouette cutter.

AND right now you can $100 off with a special deal I landed you guys which brings the Graphtec CE Lite Bundle down to $799!  Read to the end for the details!

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Giveaway: Winner Picks Any $329 Bundle!

Woohooo who doesn't love a giveaway especially when it's the new Silhouette CAMEO 4!

We've teamed up with our friends at Swing Design to give away a Silhouette CAMEO 4 Bundle!

Freebie Friday: A Little Bit Wicked

It's Freebie Friday and this week I have a cute Halloween design for you!

As we do so often, we've teamed up with one of our Silhouette U designers for this week's Freebie. This week it is Barbara Abbatiello of Abba Designs for a Freebie that's a little bit wicked!!

Silhouette CAMEO 4 vs CAMEO 3: 8 (More) Subtle But Important Differences

When the Silhouette CAMEO 4 was first announced in May 2019 we took a side by side look at Silhouette CAMEO 3 vs CAMEO 4.  Most of the differences I initially pointed out focused on the power of the machine like cutting speed, force, and the ability to cut much thicker - and therefore more - materials.

Now that pre-orders have started and I have a Silhouette CAMEO 4 in my hands and am using it like a crafter in my craft room, rather than staring at it in a conference center, I'm noticing some additional differences between the old and new CAMEO machines.

Silhouette CAMEO 4: Can Foil Quill, CB09, and Amy Chomas Tips Be Used?

The Foil Quill and some of the popular other third party tools for Silhouette, including the Amy Chomas etching and engraving tips, can be used in the CAMEO 4.

The Silhouette CAMEO 4 includes a set of four tool adapters and I can confirm those adapters will work with a lot of the popular non Silhouette tools.  

Best Silhouette CAMEO 4 Bundles: Comparison and Buying Help

Silhouette CAMEO 4 bundles are now available for pre-order and there are so many to pick from it can be overwhelming to know what's the best CAMEO 4 bundle. 

Like I did for CAMEO 3 bundles, I have put together a tool to help you decide which Silhouette CAMEO 4 bundle is best for you.

Silhouette CAMEO 4 Review: Indepth and Honest First Thoughts

I know you guys have been waiting a long time for a full Silhouette CAMEO 4 review... and with the launch today and pre-orders open,  I'm here to give you my first thoughts on what I love and what I don't about the CAMEO 4.

I want YOU to make an educated decision on if the new Silhouette CAMEO 4 should find a spot in your craft room.

Shop Silhouette CAMEO 4!! EVERYTHING You Need to Know!

11/21 UPDATE: Silhouette CAMEO 4 bundles and all machines in all colors are now shipping! 

Pre-orders on the Silhouette CAMEO 4 and CAMEO 4 bundles have started!!

Not only am I going to tell you where to order your Silhouette CAMEO 4 so you get it weeks earlier than anywhere else, but I am going to answers ALL your burning questions about the 12" CAMEO 4.  

Want to know what's in the CAMEO 4 box?  

What old Silhouette tools can be used (hello, Foil Quill and CB09)? 

What you need to know about Silhouette Studio software? 

Is the Silhouette CAMEO 4 quieter than the CAMEO 3? 

I have it all...and SO.MUCH. MORE!

I have been dying to tell you guys sooo much since I got my hands on one two of the very first Silhouette CAMEO 4 machines!! Until TODAY I had to keep it on the DL...but now I'm about to spew Silhouette CAMEO 4 goodness all over! 

10 Halloween Fonts for Silhouette Craft Projects

If you're looking for some Halloween fonts for your fall Silhouette craft projects, look no further.

Today I have gathered up 10 fonts for Halloween! Just download, install on your computer, restart Silhouette Studio and get crafting!

Freebie Friday: Fall Monogram Letters

It's Freebie Friday and this week I have something extra special for you - an entire fall monogram letter set! 

We've teamed with Silhouette U contributing designer Mary Carol from Miss Mary's Embroidery for this week's free design and she's giving Silhouette School readers a whole lot of fall awesomeness!

Bigger Silhouette CAMEO 15" Plus and 20" Pro: Features, Release Dates, and Pre Order

With all the buzz about the Silhouette CAMEO 4 release, there are a lot of questions about the wider Silhouette CAMEO machines.

Little info has been confirmed about the 15" Silhouette CAMEO Plus and 20" Silhouette CAMEO Pro and that's because there have been quite a few question marks on a release date and features. 

How to Use Foil Quill Freehand Pens and Magnetic Mat Together

There's a new foil craft tool in town and it's the Foil Quill Freehand pens!

The Freestyle Pens from We R Memory Keepers work similarly to the original Foil Quill tips except they are meant for hand drawing, rather than using in a cutting machine.

AND there's more good news...I have a 25% off code for you for ALL Foil Quill tools and accessories so make sure you read to the bottom.

22 Must Read Silhouette Tutorials (August 2019 Wrap-Up)

Another month flew by here at Silhouette School which means it is time to wrap things up so that we can move along to the next month with everything we have in store...and September is going to be extremely exciting with the official launch of CAMEO 4.

But first, we can't go anywhere without taking a look back at all of the awesome fun we had in August!