One of my favorite things about owning a cutting machine is making personalized cards for my family and friends. With every special occasion, the cards get a bit more elaborate and sophisticated. I put a lot of work into these … Continue reading
Yes, most US Cutters do work with Mac computers (with the right software setup) US Cutter is a popular brand of wide format, low cost vinyl cutters. These cutters are geared towards beginners, home operators and people running a side … Continue reading
If you are considering a Silhouette craft cutter for your home and you are a Mac user, you are in luck! Silhouette Studio design software is compatible with Mac computers (iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook and Mac Mini) that meet these … Continue reading
With Apple moving to its own proprietary processor – the M1 – after years of using Intel chips in its iMac and MacBook computers, Mac users are asking for clarification…Will legacy software and apps like Cricut Design Space work on … Continue reading
Greetings fellow macophiles, and welcome to a totally reasonable conversation about finding the right Mac compatible vinyl cutter for your needs. I’ll do my best to get right to the point, offer just the relevant details and helpful links. I … Continue reading
Yes, you do need a computer to use a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine to its optimum functionality. All Silhouette cutting machines – the Cameo, Portrait, and Curio – use Silhouette Studio design software, which can only be used on a … Continue reading
Creating beautiful projects with your craft cutter is an amazing hobby, but what they don’t tell you about starting with a Cricut or Silhouette is that you will soon develop an addiction. A serious addiction that will be a constant … Continue reading
Approximately 6 months According to Silhouette, the average blade lifespan is about 6 months, but can vary widely by usage. The range they give as an example is that a blade could last anywhere from a few weeks to more … Continue reading
Cricut and Silhouette are the two current leaders in the world of craft cutting machines. This article will compare the tools, features, capabilities and software for the flagship machines for each brand: Cricut Maker vs. Silhouette Cameo. These machines … Continue reading
I don’t think I’m out of line saying this year has been stressful and exhausting. I’ve been trying to cope in a myriad of ways and to that end, I’ve started binge watching Schitt’s Creek hard in the past few … Continue reading