February 8, 2012

Sketchy

For Christmas, I got a Silhouette CAMEO. It is an amazing machine.
"The Silhouette CAMEO™ is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. Like a home printer, it plugs into your PC or Mac® with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more up to 12" wide and 10 feet long. The machine also boasts a quiet motor and the ability to register and cut printed materials." 
At first, I admit, I was not completely sold. My paper was tearing when I tried to take it off the mat and I couldn't figure out the rollers.
But, I gave it some time (and ordered a scraper & spatula to delicately remove the paper off the mat) and now I LOVE it. When I ordered a scraper & spatula, I also ordered sketch pens. 
So, instead of a blade, you insert a pen, and it sketches your design!
Check out my first sketch project. 










I'm slightly obsessed. You can sketch anything! And, some of the designs you can buy ($0.50) through Silhouette, are perfectly, extra 'sketchy'; like this bike. Love. 
I have lots of plans for my Silhouette. And of course, I will share them with you; the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

2 comments:

  1. I can't even begin to comprehend what fabulous projects you're going to create using this machine. LOVE that bike.... xo

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