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Have you ever wanted to create a project in a crunch but realized that you were missing something crucial to the creation!? My stepdaughter is headed to the beach on Monday for Spring Break and I wanted to make a monogrammed pineapple tote for her to take...until I realized I was missing yellow HTV! Rookie mistake. BUT, never fear! I have the perfect solution. For this project you will need:*The Silhouette CAMEO® (or similar cutting machine)canvas tote bagpink and green HTVany color of Or …

Hey guys, it’s Jessica from expressionsvinyl.com and today I want to talk to you about the knife tool. Some people also call it the slicing tool.So let me show you how it works and maybe why you would want to use it. So I'm just going to type my name here and then I am gonna fill it in so you guys can see a little better what I'm doing. Okay, we've got that set and now, I'm going to go over and select my knife along the left hand side. I am using the basic Silhouette Studio softwa …

So you’ve just completed a magnificent DIY craft vinyl project. Now comes that final step we all love so much… the clean up. Where are you going to store all of those supplies to keep them safe and clean until your next big idea? Lucky for you, we are pros at finding affordable, creative ways to store craft vinyl in style!Have a storage idea that you don't see here? Post it on Instagram and tag us to share! You may just see it in our next blog!First we have just basic shoe organizer and it just …

If it feels like a shame to throw out scrap vinyl, you’re right! No matter how small, each piece of scrap is just waiting to unlock the true potential of everyday items! Sometimes coming up with an idea can be tough, which is why you should check out these fresh examples to get you started! We’re sure you’ll start looking forward to using your scraps as much as your main projects.Phone ChargersEvery time I get together with my family there are about 6 white chargers that all look alike! Keep tho …

Why Should You Use the Knockout Technique?Hey everybody! It’s Jessica and today’s tutorial is going to go over the knockout technique. Sometimes referred to as the cookie cutter technique, the knockout method makes your project look layered when it’s actually not. This technique comes in handy when using glitter, holographic, or metallic vinyl because they aren’t meant to be layered. When you layer heat transfer vinyl that’s not meant to be layered, it doesn't hold up as long in the wash. T …