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Have you ever needed a stencil and needed it now?? Stencil Expressions provides stencil downloads to make it quick and easy for you!
Sharon Resch, the owner of Stencil Expressions was a LIVE guest on The Colorful Cookie Facebook page. She gave us a tour of the Stencil Expressions website and...
When creating a design in Silhouette Studio, there are many tools that can be helpful. Understanding how to manipulate your design to turn it into a stencil can be tricky, but understanding the tools you need at the right time can make it a breeze. Compound path is one of those...
There are many tools that can be used when creating stencils in Silhouette Studio. Whether you are just starting out with the software or you have been using it for quite some time... anyone can easily say there is ALWAYS something new to learn! I am writing a few blog posts about some of the...
In our last post, we explained the differences between traditional stencils and silk screen stencils. If you missed that post, make sure you check that one out first!
To create a silk screen design, you will start with the original image you'd use to make a traditional stencil with bridges,...
When it comes to deciding which type of cookie stencil to use, much of it will come down to personal preference. I want to share what I know about both types of stencils so that you will have the information you need to decide which method will work best for you. Both types of...
This is part 2 of the What Do You Need to Cut Cookie Stencils? Series!
In the first post of the series, I discussed some of the most important things you need when you decide to start cutting stencils. If you missed it, be sure to check it out here, so you can decide which machine and cutting...
Using stencils for cookie decorating is a fun way to add creativity and a unique touch to your cookies! One of the questions I get asked over and over is, "What do I need to start cutting stencils?" So, I've compiled a list of things you will need to get going!
When we start something new, there...
Which Cutting Machine Should I Buy?
Blog Post Updated March 2022
WHICH CUTTING MACHINE IS BEST FOR MAKING COOKIE STENCILS? WHICH MACHINE WILL I LIKE BETTER? THE CRICUT OR THE SILHOUETTE CAMEO?
This is the number one question that I get asked. The other most asked questions are, “How do I...
