It took me awhile to perfect my technique for making a frame with mitered corners. It wasn't the frame itself that I struggled with, but really what was the best way to attach it to my sign. I like painting signs like these on 1/4" plywood. The thicker stuff is heavier, and … [Read more...] about How To Make A Frame With Mitered Corners
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Snow Day Painting
Large Silhouette Stencils With Registration Marks I had some time to myself yesterday while the kids were outside sledding in the snow and felt inspired to do a little painting. Actually, the truth is, I started this months ago for my youngest and was feeling more than a … [Read more...] about Snow Day Painting
Tricks And Tips For Editing Fonts In Your Silhouette Software
It has been FOREVER since I've posted a Silhouette Software tutorial which seems so crazy to me because I literally feel like I'm in there every day working on sign layouts and mockups for clients. I thought I'd share today some of my go-to tricks and tips for editing … [Read more...] about Tricks And Tips For Editing Fonts In Your Silhouette Software
How To Use Freezer Paper To Make Fabric Stencils
Using freezer paper as a fabric stencil is nothing new, and I certainly don't claim that this my original idea. In fact my fellow Silhouette guest blogger last month (Jessica from Mom 4 Real) included a freezer paper how-to as part of her project there. But after my heat transfer … [Read more...] about How To Use Freezer Paper To Make Fabric Stencils