Tutorial -Turn Image into a Decal for Reverse Stenciling

Decorate something special with a decal transfer

Tutorial at A Crafty Mix Blog

"Decals and stencils are one of the easiest ways to add beautiful detail to furniture but they can be very expensive and 9 times out of 10 I can’t find what I’m looking for anyway so I decided to make my own. I know, I know I could’ve bought a Silhouette or Cricut to make a decal but I don’t have that kind of money and I’m guessing you might not either".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Use the Trace Feature on a Silhouette Cameo

Die cutting tool can used to cut customized decals or stencils

Trace FeatureTutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"I am still finding some hidden gems in the software that make me love my Cameo even more.  Recently I discovered the "Trace" feature and have been experimenting with it. The idea is that you can open an image file with the software and trace around it. It didn't impress me much until I tried it out. Ultimately, the trace feature allows you to create a die cut of virtually any image. That's powerful".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Iron On for a Tote

Free printables are linked to this tutorial

Iron On Tutorial at Oh The Lovely Things Blog

"Although this might be in complete contradiction with my ramblings on New Year's resolutions, I've been inspired by motivational and positive quotes that, in just a few words, ring of optimism and good cheer. I like to think of them as an incentive, a reminder, or simply an intention that guides my days.  In the selfish perspective of cheering myself up, I designed three potential mottos: "look up" (that seems to be the words I need to live by lately), "create" and "let your heart sing". As I was trying to think of a way to incorporate these designs (or one of them) into my daily life, the idea of transferring them onto a canvas tote bag occurred to me".... Read more