My Creative Classroom: Courses

Learn the basics and more about your Quickutz Silhouette Diecutting Machine in this information-packed course. Each week we'll learn a new feature of the Silhouette diecutting software while creating finished scrapbook layouts and projects. Whether you're a beginner or already have some experience with the Quickutz Silhouette, this course will teach you tips, tricks, and techniques to get the most out of your Silhouette Machine.

During this course we will complete 4 scrapbook layouts, 2 cards, and 1 altered project.
Lesson One:

• Setting Up Your Silhouette
• Learning to Use Shapes and Text
• Grouping and Ungrouping
  

Lesson Two:

• Cutting Basics
• Cutting Settings for Various Media (Cardstock Versus Patterned Paper, etc)
• Creating Shadows on Text

Lesson Three:

• More Advanced Shape Manipulation
• Basics of Using Print + Cut Feature

Lesson Four:

• Using Sketch Pens
• More Complex Font Work - Shadows and Welding

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You've probably used your Silhouette to cut titles, shapes from the "My Library" feature, as well as purchased shapes online. Maybe you've even "welded" already!

This course will help you take your skills to the next level using your Quickutz Silhouette Diecutting Machine. This course will teach you tips and tricks for creating multi-layer diecuts, special welding and grouping techniques, as well as dabble in creating custom shapes.

Each lesson we'll create a scrapbook layout using the skills featured that week.

Pre-Work: Review

• Welding Shapes and Text
• Grouping and Ungrouping
• Creating Shadows
• If you don't already know how to do the above, then I recommended you take Silhouette 101 first so you get a good foundation in these basic skills.
  

Lesson One:

• Grouping & Ungrouping to Extend Blade Life
• Grouping & Ungrouping to Make Diecut Assembly Easier

Lesson Two:

• Using Vinyl
• Creating & Cutting Images Larger than 12" long

Lesson Three:

• Creating Custom Shapes

Lesson Four:

• Selecting Cut Lines For Faster Cutting
• Sketching Multi-Color Images

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