It’s tutorial time once again! Over the years, I’ve found myself designing all sorts of branches and floral elements for both graphics and paper crafts. So, today, I thought it would be fun to go through a few different tips and tricks with you as I share 3 ways to design a wreath. Wreaths designs […]
The school year is well under way, but the kids aren’t the only ones learning new things! Today I’m back at it—sharing a new tutorial that will help you take your digital drawing skills to the next level. Check out my latest video, and learn how to draw in Adobe Illustrator (without using a tablet). […]
Crafting is something I’ve been doing almost as long as I can remember. It was an activity my mom and I often did together when I was a child, and, obviously, something I never really gave up as I got older. While I love to try crafts in all kinds of mediums, there are definitely […]
It’s time again for another professional grade (don’t know if you could hear the sarcasm there) video tutorial by your’s truly! If you’ve ever wanted to create die cut designs that include pop-out sections or tear offs, then you’ll definitely want to check this one out. Learn how to create cut files with perforations using a […]
I’m back again with some more tricks of the trade! For anyone interested in new ways to create cut files from scratch, I’ve got a fun new tutorial just for you. Learn how to turn hand drawn illustrations into cut files using a few simple tools in Adobe Illustrator. The main tools you will be […]
Calling all die cut designers (and aspiring die cut designers)! If you’re interested in learning more about designing your very own die cut files, today’s tutorial is just the thing you need. Last year, I shared a video series going over some of the basics of cut file design, and now I’m diving in a […]
It’s been a while since I’ve shared a tutorial here, and I think it’s time to get back into it! As you’re probably aware, I share a lot of die cut files here on my blog, including some that incorporate a lot of fine details. One comment I get quite frequently goes something like this: […]
It’s finally here! For months, I’ve been thinking about and planning this video series, and it’s finally here! Well…half of it at least. The second half is coming soon; but, until then, I just couldn’t wait to announce the launch of my very first video series: Designing Your Own Cut Files. Learn all the tips […]
It’s time again to put on our design hats and learn a new skill! Today I’m excited to share a tutorial on how to create silhouette portraits in Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to turn a simple picture of a friend or family member into an awesome, vintage momento. The main tools you will be using: […]
It’s tutorial time again! Last year, I created a tutorial on how to design mandala patterns in Adobe Illustrator. Since then, I’ve received some questions about how to turn these lovely mandalas into cut files. While the process to do this is fairly simple, there are a couple steps that, if skipped, can lead to a […]