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Post by homemakermichigan on Nov 29, 2015 1:56:30 GMT
Hi all!
I have had such a tough year that I was thinking of gifting myself with a Silhoutte cameo...if I can find a cyber Monday deal! I'm not very tech savy, so I was wondering what your thoughts are on the ease of using it, etc Do you totally love it? Thanks and hope you all are having a great weekend!
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Post by DEX on Nov 29, 2015 3:06:13 GMT
Hmmmmmm. I am on a self imposed spending freeze but I forgot about getting a Christmas present for myself. I am now alone and have fewer people to buy for since I moved. I will have to watch this thread.  |
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Post by Minty118 on Nov 29, 2015 3:12:15 GMT
I got one on Thursday, and I find it very easy to use. I have the original model so I'm already familiar with how it works, but the set up for the new one was much easier. I love it!
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Post by alissa103 on Nov 29, 2015 4:14:46 GMT
I think it's pretty easy. I recommend watching some YouTube videos or taking a class online to get familiar with it quickly, too.
I adore mine!!! It gets used so much here. From preschool crafts to scrapping to home decor... It's a workhorse and cuts so beautifully.
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Post by oaksong on Nov 29, 2015 4:20:57 GMT
I love mine! Check out some of the conversations on the General Scrapping board. There have been a few new thread regarding buying, subscriptions, classes.
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Post by 950nancy on Nov 29, 2015 4:30:07 GMT
I just spent the evening with mine. I sometimes take long than I should to learn technology and mine was very easy to learn. That was back in 2012. I took a few classes at the LSS and actually learned a lot of stuff just from watching YouTube. Buy it!
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Post by Loydene on Nov 29, 2015 5:33:13 GMT
I got the Amazon deal -- but noticed tonight at JoAnn's that they also have a very good price on the Cameo currently -- $199.00. As far as ease of use -- don't know, but I'll be finding out!
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Post by dald222 on Nov 29, 2015 11:40:19 GMT
I love mine dearly there are lots of places that have free tutorials..you tube...Pinterest.. silhouette zeta plus site is a message board like this & has different boards for everything..free cut files...how to do stuff.. one is a question board it is not a company site they have helped me tons...so has You tube I thought I saw $179 price in my email this weekend.. or it is on the other board here too..iit was for 1 day only |
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 29, 2015 13:30:36 GMT
I love mine and I love the software. I will say now that it is quite easy and does a lot - but those first few days... It was a total mystery! So don't get overwhelmed with it when you first unbox it. I do recommend watching a few videos etc. You can download and play with the software now. I recommend this. The disk that comes with it will be outdated -so go ahead and get the most current from the website now. Take advantage of the free shape of the week to download. Right now they have a free shape every day (I am not sure how long that will be going on - maybe only a couple more days).. As long as you download it the day it is free - it is free and yours too keep. There are some great beginner Facebook groups and don't hesitate to ask a question here too. Here is the software download page: You want Silhouette Studio Basic for your operating system. www.silhouetteamerica.com/software/silhouette-studioAnd - Silhouette for Beginners facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/SilhouetteNewbies/?ref=bookmarks |
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Post by threegirls on Nov 29, 2015 15:03:07 GMT
I love mine and I'm not all that good with technology. As others have said, watch youtube videos and read the help manual (it is in the software). Just make sure to watch beginner videos. There are lots of things you can do with the software and machine but I pretty much stick to the basics and I use my machine a ton.
As far as sales go check Michael's, Silhouette America web site, Amazon, etc. I know there is a sale on subscriptions at the Silhouette America online store and I'm pretty sure the machines are on sale too.
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Post by gloryjoy on Nov 29, 2015 16:16:20 GMT
Kerri Bradford has some really good Silhouette classes. I learnt a lot from them and highly recommend her classes.
Silhouette School Blog and YouTube are good too.
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Post by elaine on Nov 29, 2015 16:54:01 GMT
I love mine dearly there are lots of places that have free tutorials..you tube...Pinterest.. silhouette zeta plus site is a message board like this & has different boards for everything..free cut files...how to do stuff.. one is a question board it is not a company site they have helped me tons...so has You tube I thought I saw $179 price in my email this weekend.. or it is on the other board here too..iit was for 1 day only I started a thread here when Amazon had the $179 Cameo Bundle last week for a one-day deal. It was amazing because it included two mats, sketch pens, etc. I bought mine a couple weeks of years ago when someone posted a similar deal on 2Peas and I was paying it forward. It is hands-down the best craft purchase I've ever made. Not even close. I use it to make t-shirts and cards regularly. |
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Post by cannes on Nov 29, 2015 16:57:55 GMT
There is a small learning curve with the software, but it's not bad. There are plenty of YouTube videos that are very helpful.
It's one of my favorite purchases of all times!
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Post by jemmls4 on Nov 29, 2015 17:28:35 GMT
I love mine. I've had it for several years. I think it's quite easy to use. As another pea said, check out Kerri Bradford. Her classes are on sale right now. It's so worth the money just in the designs she gives you. I've taken all the classes and don't regret it for a moment. Honestly, I use my silhouette on every page I do anymore.
I'm. Asking some mini albums as gifts and I measured all the mats and pages I would need, created it in the software and then slammed paper through that thing during a weekend crop and got 11 mini albums made in no time. I e been branching out into the vinyl and heat transfers lately. I need to try out the rhinestone and fabric cutting next!
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Post by RiverIsis on Nov 29, 2015 18:03:50 GMT
I love mine dearly there are lots of places that have free tutorials..you tube...Pinterest.. silhouette zeta plus site is a message board like this & has different boards for everything..free cut files...how to do stuff.. one is a question board it is not a company site they have helped me tons...so has You tube I thought I saw $179 price in my email this weekend.. or it is on the other board here too..iit was for 1 day only thanks for the message board. It was an address I lost when my hard drive crashed. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2015 18:06:33 GMT
I have two, so I'm certainly not going to discourage you.
The only thing I would say is not to waste your time with Silhouette or Cricut vinyl. Go to Amazon or another vinyl site (my favorites are API and Vinyl Spectrum) and order Oracal 651 (for permanent) or Oracal 631 (for non-permanent/wall vinyl). Craft store vinyl will make you cry it's so shitty to work with.
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 29, 2015 18:14:18 GMT
I have two, so I'm certainly not going to discourage you. The only thing I would say is not to waste your time with Silhouette or Cricut vinyl. Go to Amazon or another vinyl site (my favorites are API and Vinyl Spectrum) and order Oracal 651 (for permanent) or Oracal 631 (for non-permanent/wall vinyl). Craft store vinyl will make you cry it's so shitty to work with. Yes! I use Craft E Vinyl from Amazon and have had amazing results. It cuts like butter and sticks beautifully! I also use the clear release tape from Amazon--so much easier and cheaper to use then the masking tape stuff Cricut or Silhouette sells. |
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Post by dald222 on Nov 29, 2015 21:52:07 GMT
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Post by elaine on Nov 29, 2015 22:38:53 GMT
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 30, 2015 0:30:14 GMT
HEY GUYS you can get a cameo bundle at scrapbook.com for $269.  here is the link That's kind of a normal bundle price. The best deals right now are $179. Not sure if there are any of those left though. |
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Post by keknj on Nov 30, 2015 2:17:19 GMT
I love, love, love my Cameo. I've really gotten into using the printable vinyl to make stickers for my planner/journal. I've learned how to make any cut a print 'n cut and use it ALL the time. I'm constantly making Tshirts or decorating Tervis tumblers for teacher gifts. I use the heck out of that thing. There's a sale going on in the shape store, everything is half price and subscriptions are also on sale until 12/4. Definitely stock up while you can!
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