You are such an excellent teacher, your videos make perfect sense to me every time! Thank you @EllieMae.
@Snailmail-pr1oc3 сағат бұрын
Can you please make a tutorial for creating 12 inch borders for scrapbooking layouts with different icons such as gears, cameras, coffee cups etc.(vertical and horizontal). Thanks.
@teresap27403 сағат бұрын
Such a fun project! Very versatile file design and I love what you did with it!!
@SilhouetteSecrets3 сағат бұрын
Thank you! And I have more sayings I want to make too as you can imagine.
@teresap27403 сағат бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets I really CAN imagine loollll ;)
@FloraFaunaLegendsКүн бұрын
I got my Cameo 5 and this tutorial was perfect! I just made my first stickers. Thank you.
@SilhouetteSecretsКүн бұрын
Yay! So glad to hear!
@katewelsh12854 күн бұрын
you make it look flawless. Mine is far from that
@SilhouetteSecrets4 күн бұрын
@@katewelsh1285 when I get my new equipment, I spent a lot of time testing and practicing with it before I ever make a video.
@SilhouetteSecrets4 күн бұрын
@@katewelsh1285 here are more tips for the ES bed.... silhouette-secrets.com/silhouette-electrostatic-es-bed/ Keep in mind that tips for the ES bed will work for all compatible models, for instance, the tips I give for the Curio 2 would still work on a Cameo 5 ES bed. The only difference is the Cameo 5 and Portrait 2 get loaded in the machine and roll through versus the Curio 2 is a flat bed. But the ES bed concept is the same.
@MartaGonzalez-z8l4 күн бұрын
thank you for this video i was hoping this worked but unfortunately even on the business editions I get this error from SS THE FILE YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO ACESS IS NOT SUPPORTED and these are svg files bought and downloaded from etsy this is a new hp Microsoft edge laptop im trying to set up
@SilhouetteSecrets4 күн бұрын
@@MartaGonzalez-z8l did you activate the Business Edition on the new computer? It is not automatic.... Here is how - silhouette-secrets.com/2021/12/28/lets-explore-v4-activate-an-upgrade/
@SilhouetteSecrets4 күн бұрын
@@MartaGonzalez-z8l here are more tips to setting up a new computer silhouette-secrets.com/2023/01/01/silhouette-studio-a-new-computer/
@Lana.USA.4 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that! I am using Solid State hard drive from Samsung now. Not only they are small and portable, they are seem to be more reliable than any other external hard drive, such as Seagate, Western Digital,that have larger storage capacity (which means-more data loss,if it fails). Also,my tip -is to have at least 2 copies of your important files on teo separate drives, so if one fails, you can always have another copy. I get my electronics from B&H, as Amazon at times may sell counterfits, and it will be very difficult to get your money back or exchange faulty electronics. I also save my pictures on DVDs,yes an old way as an extra copies.
@Lana.USA.4 күн бұрын
Hello EllyMae Thank you for all you do and your patience 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. What upsets me -is that I got charged monthly by Silhouette America for membership, yet-I can not buy any new designs.🤷🏻
@fyfe19486 күн бұрын
Ellie! Thanks so much for the information -- I'm feeling really confident that there is light at the end of the tunnel! Thanks again for all your hard work! Silhouette America owes you big time!
@SilhouetteSecrets6 күн бұрын
@@fyfe1948 you are welcome!
@Lana.USA.3 күн бұрын
💯%!!!!
@trishmattison4758 күн бұрын
My gripe- because it is so difficult to use their site I have been avoiding it till it gets fixed. By doing that I have lost credit dollars in my account (because of rollover limits) that I’ve paid for. Trying to get images right now is painstaking.
@athenamay308 күн бұрын
EllyMae, I really appreciate this video. I'm also a member of your FB group and it's so neat to get my newbie questions answered there. God bless!
@SilhouetteSecrets7 күн бұрын
@@athenamay30 so glad it helps!
@avaDesdemona8 күн бұрын
For me the actual, much larger issue, that nobody seems to be talking about, is that they have mixed up designs in the database. And it's been since May, and instead of closing the shop for a few days and fixing the issue, they're letting the issue get bigger by letting people buy designs that may or may not be the correct files. For example, you see a design you really like, of a baby elephant with a candle, but the description is "Background bubbles", unless you notice that, you think you're buying the baby elephant with the candle, but the designer who made the elephant won't get the money, the designer of the background bubbles get the money, and you get the background bubbles, except because it's linked to the wrong file it shows up as the baby elephant.
@SilhouetteSecrets8 күн бұрын
@@avaDesdemona yes, it's an issue as the company doing the web migration changed a lot of things that caused confusion on the backend. Silhouette Support is the only one that can fix any file issues. They will pass it on to the web developers to correct.
@avaDesdemona8 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets Yeah, sure.. Silhouette "support" who took 4 weeks and never answered my question on whether or not the portrait 3 has a replaceable cutting strip ( it doesn't) and instead directed me to the replaceable cutting strip for the cameo 1-3, and took 3 weeks to understand that "I also bought the svg file for this design, but it's 0kb, and I need the svg file, can you please fix this." answering "But there's an svg file there." "yes, but it's 0kb, so it's an empty file." "yes, but it's right there." "yeah, but it's 0kb, have you tried opening the file yourself?" "no, but look, it's right there! Try downloading it again." DUDE! Also, the Auto Renew "button" on my subscription couldn't be unchecked, and support took 5 days to read my email requesting ending my subscription, renewing it in the meantime, and then took another week to give me a discount/refund on the new subscription, taking about another 3 emails back and forth. Of course now I don't even know if my subscription will auto renew because the new website doesn't tell me. I do love silhouette studio. Hands down, easiest to use software, I even bought the business package to have all features. But the support is just terrible, and honestly, I'll be happy when my current Premium subscription ends.
@SilhouetteSecrets8 күн бұрын
@@avaDesdemona I understand - Support stinks and doesn't know the right answers or how to do things. I have no control over any of it. I am not an employee of Silhouette. This is the path they've chosen to take and all I can do is continue to do what I've been doing since 2016, which is craft and teach users. There are some things I cannot fix like support or account issues.
@avaDesdemona8 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets yeah, I know. I'm sorry it came across so harsh, it wasn't really directed at you at all, you're just trying to help all of us out! and I appreciate that. I'm just pretty fed up with the bad communication they have going on, I have received two emails saying my account has been enabled (8th July and 11th July) but it's still not actually working, and I'm scared to try things out in case suddenly my 5.628 "downloaded" (in the library) designs are gone. (I am downloading them one by one off the website, but it'll take me a tiny little while *lol* I'm kicking myself because I had everything downloaded until I got a new computer and thought "Ah, I don't need to transfer all those designs, they're in the library and I never use the files on the computer..." famous last words. Save early save often!)
@marthahollowell15508 күн бұрын
Thank you for your hard work and explanation. It has been frustrating but not your fault at all. Hang in there. You are wonderful to help us. Have a wonderful week. TFS
@SilhouetteSecrets8 күн бұрын
@@marthahollowell1550 you are welcome!
@ArleneAdkinsZell8 күн бұрын
Thank you
@SilhouetteSecrets8 күн бұрын
@@ArleneAdkinsZell you are welcome!
@JackieBarton18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much my gorgeous friend bless you for everything you do for us. I always learn so much from you. Do you have a video on importing pdf files and changing them to cut files please? 🥰😘❤️🤗💐❤️
@PoshPaperPerfection9 күн бұрын
So excited to try mine out! Have you done a print and cut with the es mat?
@SilhouetteSecrets9 күн бұрын
@@PoshPaperPerfection yes. Here's my full playlist on the ES bed. kzfaq.info/sun/PLtZDFYSJhbL1kCXgIH0pXHyzzyniyAUau&si=OMqoRFcdKLPqUuGl Keep in mind that videos in general for the ES bed will work on all models it's compatible with. For instance, one video shows Print and Cut with the Curio 2, the same can be done on the Cameo 5 & Portrait 4 ES bed.
@SilhouetteSecrets9 күн бұрын
@@PoshPaperPerfection the only thing that can't be done the same as the Curio 2 on the ES bed is use a cutting mat on top. Since the Cameo & Portrait are roll through machines. But that's not necessary. Just disconnect the ES bed if you want to use a mat.
@PoshPaperPerfection9 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets thank you! You are awesome!
@SilhouetteSecrets9 күн бұрын
@@PoshPaperPerfection You are welcome!
@angiecreativeness129 күн бұрын
You are an awesome 🤩 instructor 🥰👍
@SilhouetteSecrets9 күн бұрын
@@angiecreativeness12 thank you!
@KarenLeanneCreates202410 күн бұрын
Hi! I need to know how to calibrate how my machine cuts. I'm just cutting basic vynil, and the cut is about 1/2" above the top edge of the vynil, cutting into my mat margins. I can't find any info anywhere! I'm having to move my vynil up into the margins or move the design down...but sometimes it actually works properly after I have made those adjustments...making this a hit and miss situation. Please help!!! I am getting ready for a show!❤
@SilhouetteSecrets9 күн бұрын
@@KarenLeanneCreates2024 are you using a Silhouette cutting mat? 3rd party cutting mats are not the same size margins as a Silhouette mat. Silhouette machines are calibrated specifically to the margins on a Silhouette cutting mat and load to the exact location of the top left corner of the cut area on a Silhouette cutting mat. If using a Silhouette cutting mat, make sure you have a mat set on the Page Setup panel.
@SilhouetteSecrets9 күн бұрын
@@KarenLeanneCreates2024 this video shows exactly what I mean about 3rd party mats. It affects both but placement and print and cut accuracy kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJZ2o9Jm05O-YXk.htmlsi=mImh_1Ld2a1ppzND
@KarenLeanneCreates20249 күн бұрын
@SilhouetteSecrets I am using the original mat. This is a new machine. It started working better this evening, Although I noticed the arrow controls on the machine don't do anything except feed the mat in and out. I am getting my files, and managed to get the cuts done today! Thanks for your help and videos!
@user-jt5vm3mi1w11 күн бұрын
Are you a fan of popout with card stock?
@SilhouetteSecrets11 күн бұрын
Personally no. But that is probably because I've been cutting cardstock on a mat since 2005 and just like how it cuts.
@nancyyates964211 күн бұрын
you just solved my problem!! i love you for it!!
@sandywootten679212 күн бұрын
First I am appalled that people are yelling at you. You are an Affiliate not an employee. So shame on them. When you download are you renaming and sorting by types backgrounds or subjects birthday, animals etc? At the moment I can see most of my library files. I have been direct downloading in a file labeled sil backup but is in no order just file numbers since I never planned on needing. I just bought a new computer so hopefully my library won’t go away. As far as you know I can add the computer and see my account and look and sort to find files one at a time using the new tip. Thank you for all the info you provide for us♥️
@SilhouetteSecrets12 күн бұрын
@sandywootten6792 Currently, there are no affiliates. The programs were all removed with the website migration. We were not informed of that change, and we ate told, someday the program will come back... but all that means is that if someone uses one of my links to purchase, I may get a small commission. That's it - that all the program is or was. Someday, I expect the library to sync properly. For right now, I'd recommend renaming the files and sorting in whatever manner works for you, and you'll know where to find things. That can be different for all users. The only way to know of the new computer will sync properly is to try it. I would still keep your other computer working offline, just in case.
@RTCDigitalS12 күн бұрын
Hi, does it work with the cameo 5 ?
@SilhouetteSecrets12 күн бұрын
@RTCDigitalS yes. If you had an Auto Sheet Feeder before the Cameo 5 was released, you would need a new connector plate from Silhouette and would need to contact Silhouette if in the U.S. and if outside the U.S., contact your retailer where you bought the Sheet Feeder.
@RTCDigitalS12 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets oh interesting, so if I buy now from silhoutte website It should come cameo 5 ready right? Do you still recommend it? I want to do perf/full cuts. I've seen mixed feelings about this machine. Thanks !
@pambetts442513 күн бұрын
You are doing a great job. It's nice to finally find someone who is trying to help. Thank you so much for all that you do.
@SilhouetteSecrets13 күн бұрын
@@pambetts4425 you are welcome!
@johnburns950514 күн бұрын
I use a potato brush under running warm water to remove the etched area.
@annabellealaine14 күн бұрын
this was such a good and helpful video! the online setup did not show all of this. Thank you!
@SilhouetteSecrets14 күн бұрын
@@annabellealaine you are welcome!
@debbieshults238014 күн бұрын
Thank you Elly Mae! Your explanation was very heart felt. I'm so sorry that people are so irritated with you. Their ignorance is showing through. I'm a long time Cameo user. I think back to 2014. I really appreciate the fine work that you and the other experts on the Facebook page have been doing. I'm a hobbyist, not someone making money with this machine, but I have backed up my files for years and keep many of them offline. Like you I don't worry about what I have purchased from Silhouette because I can re-download those files if I need to. I hope you take time for yourself and your family because this too shall pass.
@SilhouetteSecrets14 күн бұрын
@@debbieshults2380 you are welcome and thank you!
@JadenJ2914 күн бұрын
I have seen the electrostatic mat for portrait 4 is available for purchase on the silhouette website and I've been eyeing it for at least a month. I am curious why I haven't seen any tutorials or videos or that it is still "coming soon" unless it's related to shipping? However there is options for second day shipping so it doesn't seem that it would be a pre-order purchase. Do you know anything about it? Thanks!
@SilhouetteSecrets14 күн бұрын
The Electrostatic Bed for the Portrait 4 arrived and was released for sale on May 24, 2024. This is why there is not much out there on it. It is the exact same as the Electrostatic bed for the Cameo 5 model and functions the same as the Curio 2. Those of us who already have information out there on the Cameo 5 using the Electrostatic bed are not going to buy another ES bed just to put out information that is the exact same just with a different machine. While I have a Portrait 4, I don't see the need to spend the money to get an ES bed for it as well as the ones I already own. Here are tips for the ES Bed for all machine models - silhouette-secrets.com/silhouette-electrostatic-es-bed/
@JadenJ2910 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets Gotcha, thank you for clarifying they are the same instructions regardless of a different machine.
@johnniejoemer14 күн бұрын
Appreciate your content. THANK YOU!
@SilhouetteSecrets14 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@JanetCasafuz14 күн бұрын
Thank you for doing that. It’s being extremely frustrating.
@SilhouetteSecrets14 күн бұрын
You are welcome! I understand completely.
@lindamccormick251215 күн бұрын
Thanks, EllyMae, you're a trooper!
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
@@lindamccormick2512 you are welcome!
@postmaster58515 күн бұрын
Hi EllyMae. My account shows I have been offline since 5/6/24 and that I am signed in. I can pull any design into my design mat whether it is a silhouette studio file or something I myself added to my library. Every design has either a circled green check or a circled green lock. Am I golden and just continue to stay offline. I have been scared to try anything different.
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
@postmaster585 yes! I would just keep doing what you have been and don't change it right now. If you need to, direct download files from Silhouette for new files.
@pambetts442515 күн бұрын
Thank you. Do you have a problem installing the update? I got a message saying to install the update. But every time I try to install the update it boots me off. Any help with this would be appreciated. Thank you for all of the information.
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
@pambetts4425 yes! I reported issues that the pop-up doesn't work, and in some cases, it's removing the software entirely on the computer. Always click later and download any updates directly from the website.
@pambetts442515 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets thank you so much
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
@@pambetts4425 you are welcome!
@wildathompson66215 күн бұрын
This is very big...thanks for telling us about it.
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
@@wildathompson662 you are welcome!
@wildathompson66215 күн бұрын
Whew! Where did grace, forgiveness ever go? Sorry, Ellie. On a lighter note thank you for your hard work and staying the course. I even feel sorry for the "techs." I can imagine everybody is at wits end. Obviously, they have had 70 days of nightmares or this. Wonder how many quit? Thanks again for your hard work and may grace reign in people's hearts and tongues.🤫
@ruthpeterson29515 күн бұрын
Nice!! Thank you for sharing! I haven't gone to the website once since the migration started (but still use design studio every day), but you're giving me hope that maybe I can try out again soon.
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@karentalbot159615 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for all your hard work on this.
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@teresap274015 күн бұрын
Yay - some light in the darkness!! Thank you for sharing this great news :)
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
A little tiny pinpoint of light, but boy did I get excited over it.
@CissySueCreations15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@kittyrings15 күн бұрын
Wow!!!! For folks to cuss you out.....shame on them. You are not the one that has control over Silhouette servers! You have the patience of a saint and I for one appreciate every video you have done. Thank YOU., you are by far the best. Psst! ( Maybe Silhouette should hire you to handle their problem...you're very thorough. )🧐
@SilhouetteSecrets15 күн бұрын
I will 100% admit I don't have the expertise to handle the massive transfer they did, but I would have a few bits of advice on the view as a Silhouette user and how this has affected all of us. ;) But, I can also help more Silhouette users as not being constrained by being an employee too!
@marysetati947316 күн бұрын
Thank you do ive to register cameo 5 just recrived it 3weeks back clueless
@SilhouetteSecrets16 күн бұрын
You can try to register it now or just skip that part and get on to using the machine. The registration is for the 1 year warranty which starts from the date of purchase.... and it triggers the free designs with machine which are not always coming through right now with all the issues..... but you can skip that step and still setup and use the machine.
@gailgohrick583616 күн бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you are doing!
@SilhouetteSecrets16 күн бұрын
@@gailgohrick5836 you are welcome! Thanks for watching!
@teresap274016 күн бұрын
Huge thanks for this Elly - you’ve worked exceptionally hard and to put this together is just astonishing!!
@SilhouetteSecrets16 күн бұрын
@teresap2740 you are welcome! And thanks for all your help too!!!
@debbiebaker614816 күн бұрын
Elly Mae, THANK YOU for all you are doing for us!
@SilhouetteSecrets16 күн бұрын
@@debbiebaker6148 you are welcome!
@susiespotless16 күн бұрын
Thanks Elly! I am still sitting back and waiting it out. I have not updated my software for fear of my library disappearing, I checked offline when you first suggested it in June. I love love love my machine and the software so hoping they get it figured out soon. Edit: Buy Elly a coffee for all her support!
@SilhouetteSecrets16 күн бұрын
@@susiespotless you are welcome! I hope its fixed soon too!
@marysetati947317 күн бұрын
Just bought cameo 5 still in the dark have learned something thnx a lot.
@SilhouetteSecrets17 күн бұрын
@@marysetati9473 you are welcome!
@vijayalakshmijagadish422217 күн бұрын
Hi, thank you for sharing this video. After calibrating perfectly and exiting the page to proceed with the actual print and cut, the cut lines are still off. How can I fix this issue?
@SilhouetteSecrets17 күн бұрын
@vijayalakshmijagadish4222 Follow this step-by-step and do a test print silhouette-secrets.com/2020/01/28/lets-explore-v4-print-cut-basics/ Reset it to all the defaults, use a Silhouette cutting mat, and hold the mat level.
@vijayalakshmijagadish422216 күн бұрын
@@SilhouetteSecrets I have followed all the steps accurately, tried cutting close to 100 sheets considering all the comments and information shared online :( Not sure what I'm missing, it just doesn't work.
@seng967018 күн бұрын
mine doesn't even have a download option
@SilhouetteSecrets18 күн бұрын
@seng9670 There isn't a button that specifically says "download" on the files. You go into your account - log in. On the left select downloads. On each file that shows up, click the photo and it will download.
@mskrcole19 күн бұрын
I love your newsletters and look forward to them. I also put my patterns in folders. Thanks for another great video.
@SilhouetteSecrets19 күн бұрын
@@mskrcole you are welcome!
@carolinakluft-korver886521 күн бұрын
How can I write so beautifully with the cameo 5. When I write I only have lines and the letter is not fully colored. Which fonts are best to use.
@SilhouetteSecrets21 күн бұрын
@carolinakluft-korver8865 here are more tips on sketching and fonts silhouette-secrets.com/2024/03/03/sketching-with-silhouette-2/