Silhouette How To - Print your image catalogue

My goal was to make a catalogue of my images that I have purchased from the Silhouette Quickutz Store site and then share that video on YouTube. (Arrow down for the links to videos.)

Today I attempted to make a video and used Jing to create an swf or Flash file to capture my screen shots.

1. I tried to get the swf Flash file into the video editing software but the quality looked poor and no sound followed.
   
2. I tried to upload the flash version here on my blog, but that was really slow and I abandoned that idea.
   
3. Finally I sprung for the full version of Jing that would export mp4 files. I imported the unedited mp4 Jing files into Sony Vegas 9 but lost the audio again*.
   
4. Then I uploaded the unedited mp4 files to YouTube. Those are the links you see here.

*Geek speak I know, but the overall results I am quite happy with even though there are 3 videos, but I hope you find the information valuable.

The Three Videos:










Enjoy!
Terrie

Here is a sample of one pdf page saved as a graphic.

FYI - Click on any of the images and they will likely get bigger in a new window, so you can see better detail.

Something from Almost Nothing Pre-Class Work

Pre-Work for my new class:


"Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to admit that you have well...quite a bit of stash."

Head to your scrapping supplies and really think about what you have, why you bought it and why you haven't used it yet. Whatever your reasons may be, it's time to admit them to the world!

Post a picture or two of your stash (bonus points for those who get creative with the posing of their supplies for the camera, of course!) and come clean to your friends and readers. Why do you have so many supplies and what are you waiting for? You can proclaim a goal: how many pages you want to make from existing stash in the next month or how many sheets of paper/sets of stickers/yards of ribbons/etc you want to move from your stash to your albums before the end of March.

Assignment 1 - Post the stash

OK, I signed up for a class. The idea, use your stash. I have significant stash -- scrapbooking and cardmaking and paper crafting supplies. This is simply a random sampling of the goods. More frames and fabric and paints but I just got tired of taking photos. Want to see the room tour -- I have a YouTube video.



Pre-class work, document the stash. Why so much?
About a year ago I began watching the YouTube haul videos for organizational ideas.
Then I discovered "hauls" and started to think... wow what a deal or I could use that or I want to try that. Then off to the store I am with my 40 percent off coupon. While there I find something that has a dog on it -- anything Dachshund themed is a must have. And now I have more than I really know what to do with and need some help to get moving on creating.

Collecting, hording, planning ahead for when glue dots go extinct, or simply a genetic disposition...
Honestly I am lured by the bargain ...whether I need it or not. I adore thrift stores or charity shops as they are referred to in the UK. I do stick to a budget, pay cash not credit card, and those bi-weekly allowances have afforded me the stash to make just about anything I want. I am also fortunate or enabled with my own crafting space and a door to close. Of course sometimes I have to put the dogs in the hall to walk around and get things from my closet. Here is the theme of my general weakness and I must be saving all these dog and pup and pet goodies for something...

My goals:

1. scrap/create/sell on Etsy or at my work classifieds 3 pet themed cards before April 15
2. Not buy anything crafting related for the next month*. 03/10/10 to 04/10/10
3. Remind myself and accept that it is OK to pass up a "bargain" and another discount coupon will come -- someone else needs that incredible deal so much more than me
   
   
   
   
   

   
   *Just to be honest, I do have a yearly Silhouette subscription and that will likely satisfy my need for something new...
   
   

Week 3 - Silhouette Class Assignment - Happy Bird

I have had challenges with the print and cut feature in the Silhouette software. I finally got it to recognize the registration marks and cut out the images seen in the card. I am very excited that the Silhouette America people are adding great crafters to their site. The had SEI images added today!

Here is my assignment for week 3. It was to use a print and cut image to make a card. I didn't cut the circle card out of the Silhouette but used the Quickutz cookie cutter dies and the Cuttlebug.

A side note: I am still searching for the Cuttlebug extra long cutting plates I saw at CHA.

Silhouette Class On Line - Assignment 2

Here is my first Silhoutte class assignment We learned about cutting and adding shadows. I had some challenges with my robocraft software and the library but resolved them. I ended up using Adobe Illustrator to cut the vancouver lettering as it needed some editing that I could not figure out how to do with the built in software.

I ended up re-doing the page with this paper. I had the frame from Michaels for quite some time and thought it would be good to complete a finished product.

Please let me know what you think. I am open to advice on how to make my layouts better.

Have a great day!

Terrie

close up views

Silhouette Class On Line

I signed up for an on-line Silhouette How To Class - 101. The first week of information was a basic overview and a good foundation of the software. I am giving the Craftrobo software a new look as I now have the subscription. By the way Silhouette America recently changed their subscription plans, so I squeeked in before they changed the unlimited download plan.

They have also changed all the download prices to 99 cents. That is good too.

Here is a link to the class site.

Irish Blog Candy

I discovered this blog and terrific crafter. Here is the link.
The rubberstamps are super cute and the paper is baby adorable

Here is the text:

Hey Everyone,

I have a Yummy Blog Candy that I want to give away to one of you! It's super super cute! You might have seen my recent haul with Papermania's new Honey and Hugs range. Well I got a set of clear stamps, 6x6 paper stack, alpha rub-ons and 2 sheets of matching stickers to give away. I will also include some white Prima flowers, an ink pad and some Prima lace. All you have to do to win is be a follower of my blog, post about my candy on your blog and leave me a comment on this post to say hello! I will draw a winner next weekend!! Good luck everyone!

Louise xx