Hey everyone!!
Hope everyone is having a great week! I was asked by a sweet friend of mine, if I could use a regular image from online, and figure out how to cut around it after printing it out.
I knew there was a nifty trace feature- but, here is how I either simplified or complicated the process- you decide 😉
So, do you think that was easy enough to understand? It seemed easy enough for me to take on any type of graphic after that!
I hope someone out there finds it helpful in their own creating! Also, if you are on the fence about the Silhouette Cameo and if you’d be able to figure it out or if it is right for you….my suggestion is to download the free Silhouette software and try it out- You obviously won’t be able to cut anything…but, you’ll be able to play with the program to see if you like it! I promise if you love that part- you’ll love the cutting part! I know I do– so detailed and easy peasy!
Yesterday, I even cut vinyl without using a MAT– so nice!! Look for the video on that soon!
I loved your video, I don’t have a cameo but am very interested in learning about it.
Sarah, I only have the software that comes with the Cameo. I have tried doing what you did in this video many times but I can’t get it to work. I can’t get jpeg or png files to load. I can only get gsd files. Is this because you have different software? Any ideas? Thanks:)
~Madison funkycards.blogspot.com
I am using the designer software- so that must be the problem Madison. It allows you to open svgs, and other files. If you decide to upgrade- watch for a coupon code and get it from the Silhouette store- I only paid $35
so helpful sarah!!!
Thank you! This was a big help. Great job!
Thank you I have already downloaded the software as I’m ordering the machine next week, I did have a play earlier for around 30 mins but on tracing saw it was picking up detail from in the picture and thought that was wrong and it would cut them, this has helped so much.