Like we'd mentioned, we'll have lots of fabulously inspiring House of 3 Valentine hybrid projects coming up. Here's a little sneak peek on what I've been up to:
(Valentine Lollies created with House of 3 chipboard, backgrounds, rolled flower & lace!)
Join us next week at the Inspiration House & our own blogs to create some fabulously SWEET Valentine hybrid projects. House of 3 isn't just for digital scrapbooking! *wink*
it's a beautiful combination because I love my Mac. But for now, it's a little different than a PC use with the Silhouette.
I promised some help to you fellow Mac lovers. So, here we go: **NOTE: For now, in order to use your Silhouette with a Mac, you have to use it with a plug-in through Adobe Illustrator.
1. Get your Silhouette hooked up. a. take the tape off of the inside, on outside, etc. b. put the tip on the blade (see instruction guide on that.) c. plug in the USB connection. d. install this link for the Adobe Illustrator free plug in. It's called CM2 Craft Robo V1. 1.6_Mac.
2. Get your paper ready. (vellum, cardstock, vinyl, etc.) a. take the middle protector page off the middle of the cutting mat so the tacky part is showing. b. stick your paper on the left side corner guidelines. make sure there are no bubbles, etc.
3. Put in machine. a. Push power button. It'll say: load w/ carrier b. line it up on the left guidelines & hit ENTER. it will feed it in.
4. Open up Illustrator to cut out fonts or dingbats. a. Open up a new file by going to: FILE>NEW & select an 8x5 x 11 canvas. b. Select your Type Tool. ('T') And type in your dingbat image or letters. You can adjust the size by just changing the Point Size.
Here, I've used a 300 pt. House of 3 Dingbat font. If you aren't familiar with Dingbat fonts, it's super easy. Each letter is associated with an image rather than a letter.
So, with our House of 3 Dingbat font, The bird is 'a', flourish is 'f', swirl is 'h', flower is 'i' & fabulous is 'T'. The great thing about this is: you just type in each letter & move it around to make it so your 8.5x11 canvas has these fab designs to cut. (this is quick. but you can even go in & do smaller ones to fill up all the space so you don't waste any paper, vinyl, etc.)
c. Go to: FILE>CUTTING MASTER 2> CUT/PLOT This window will pop up & you'll see the design. This is where you will select the General settings. See the Job Size? This is where you control the size...you can adjust the arrows up & down & see the preview in the image.
Also, note the 'Position'. The is where you can actually position the images on the cutting space. Love this!
d. Now, for adjusting the paper & cutting. Go to Layering.
You'll notice this is where you can select the medium you are cutting on. This will take some getting used to...finding what setting is best for what medium. Trust me..I've gone through a lot of paper, so just experiment & have fun!
One tip Kerri gave us: She always selects 2 passes. This means it cuts twice & it works like a dream!
e. hit SEND. & it will cut it.
so....hope this helps all my Mac friends! For now, the Online store can't be accessed through our lovely Macs, either...but with all of the FAB House of 3 art in the Dingbat fonts...you've got a TON of images to work with!
If you have Illo, and Silhouette, and Mac & are still frustrated...I'm here to help. We Mac*ies gotta stick togethah. *wink*
I had TONS of people ask me at CHA if I really use it & love it THAT much....the answer is YES. I do. I don't talk about products I don't use & love myself. end of story. I believe in this product. I use it. I create with it. I love it!
Let's get creating...show me the fab stuff you have done with it...are doing with it & want to do with it! let's share...
& speaking of sharing...be watching our blogs in the House this week...we are gearing up for Valentines AND, as we mentioned in the Live Webshow last night....Feb. 1st marks our 1 Year Birthday...you can only imagine that we will be throwing a PARTAY! woohoo!
I'm so excited to tell you about this collaborative kit I've been involved in...to help the people of Haiti! On Feb. 1st, a HUGE digital kit will be available on Songbird Avenue. I know many of us have given til it hurts...but, if you can give a little more...this is a great way of doing it. All proceeds will be donated to Doctors without Borders. Thank you!
And a note about the Retailer's CHA Heart Box Special: a box of 30 Heart Box kits for $150. That's $5 each, but you'll need to purchase at least 30 to get this deal. It was great talking to stores about this project & the kit itself. CHA Special will be on for the next few days...perfect for Valentine Make & Take projects at your store!
Lots of fabulously exciting things happened & House of 3 is elated! Be watching.....as we said: 2010 will be Simply Amazing!
And it was so fun to meet up with friends from all over! Love you guys! and if you have pix of us together...please send me some love! :)and...lastly: APRON goodness! One of my darling friends made me this sassy little apron for Christmas & I was just IN LOVE with it...it's unique. it's gorgeous. it's ruffly. it's lacey. it's sooo fab! I went ga-ga over it...i hadn't seen anything like it....so...guess what? She's selling 'ruffle ready' kits on her blog at LadyAnn Designs....
I wore the fab apron to my demos on Tuesday & was stopped all along the way for pictures...I think she's got something fab! Go on over to her blog to get an Eloise Apron kit...She only has a few...so get'em while they are HOT! AND if you are not a seamstress (even with her pre-cut, ruffle ready kits) you can always buy a pre-made apron....come on...dawn yourself with this fab goodness...you'll feel like such a domestic goddess! *wink*
I've been super busy since my vacay in the sun! Workin' on new projects & one of my faves was a 'helping Haiti' collaborative kit that will be GREAT! I'll give you more detes as they arrive....for now, we've been praying for all. At times like this, my heart is full of gratitude.
Owner of Dear Lizzie, Laura Jarman, is a sheer creative genius in my opinion. She has the Midas Touch...everything she touches just turns to gold....her Boutique, Bistro, Lizzie Luxe Clothing department & now she's adding another amazing piece to her inspiring package: the Lizzie Workshop Series. I've been delighted to be a part of it & work with Karli, Rosie & everyone there!....
& now....registration is OPEN!
Check out the February Calendar with classes on Thursday evenings...& the fab Lizzie Late Night on Monday night...late! so fun!
2. No Laptops needed. I'll be offering a more advanced class later on where you'll bring your laptops, but it will be a smaller group than we had before. For this class, we will have the 20 people maximum....you'll be sitting at the darling tables in the Bistro, sippin' your drinks...enjoying Dear Lizzie treats & watching me on the big screen! This way we will be able to accommodate all of the Intermediate Beginners who want to learn the ins & outs of Digital Brushes.
3. HUGE Brush CD will be included. Remember the fab kit last time? I told you it was 'exclusive' right? Well, I didn't lie! LOL! YOU were the ONLY class that will ever have those brushes. AND for this NEW class, YOU will be the ONLY one to get the 100 exclusive digital brushes on CD. Class kit will be a step out again...printed AND in PDF form on your CD. cool, huh?
The same fab things as before: 1. Same amazing price~ 2. amazing Dear Lizzie treats~ 3. 15% off of whole purchase in Boutique & 4. the question answer/LIVE teaching that is so helpful in a class like this!
Like I said: Registration opens TODAY & I only have 20 spots...wait! 19!~ Laura just informed me our first person has called & registered! woohoo! so, get your dialin' fingers going & join me on Feb. 25!
The House of 3 team is getting ready to head out to California for the CHA show! I'll be doing demos at the Silhouette booth, Wacom (graphic tablet) booth & meeting up with many of you! We're so excited to see everyone!! Thrilled for my dear Spark Sisters & their line debuts: Margie & Liz! Love you girls ~ congrats!
It was so much fun! Thanks, everyone! Don't you just LOVE the Silhouette? And the House of 3's special sweet deal of a whole Silhouette SD starter kit (machine, cutting carrier, blade), a roll of Fuzzy Vinyl & House of 3's Valentine Backgrounds....all for $249! Get 'em while they're hot!Winners from last night: Check HERE.
And, I've had a lot of questions from last night's show: I'll do some answers...but, have a busy morning....go ahead & post them here & I'll do a FAQ tomorrow! xox r
P.S. Check out Janet's blog for THE most amazing House of 3 Heart Box ideas...mmmm! Webshow Bonus! :) **and, they are 2 for 1 right now. WOW!
I LOVE it! Just 3 short hours away from our House of 3LIVE Webshow tonight! Just click & watch for free. IF you want to join in on the live chat while we are doing the show, you'll need to sign in. I'd suggest you do it a bit before the show. Last week we had over 500 people & it was crazy, but FUN! Make a WISH! We are giving away a Silhouette SD machine AND some super other prizes! Getting lots of stuff together to have some more fun tonight with Heidi & Kerri from Silhouette! We'll for sure miss Janet, but she's got a surprise up her sleeve for those AT the LIVE webshow! *wink* see you there! R
still not feeling well...have GOT to get better before tomorrow's LIVE web show! (I mean, come on....House of 3 & Silhouette....together? It's Must See Tv! yikes...gotta some OJ down me! LOL.
but...in order to keep with my daily goals, I am getting some fun projects finished...that I started. they sat. i looked. i procrastinated. LOL!
now...they are getting finished up. I love them! super duper fun & easy.
4. And.....The Simply Amazing Add on kit is on sale NOW! It's the physcial kit with all this goodness in it. wow! delicious jewels, clocks, Bling Bazzill, tulle & vintage lace from the Girls' Loft! it is scrumptious!
Ok...lots of cool stuff going on this week....come back & ch*ch*check it out! R
(rolled silk fabric flowers made with House of 3 digital kits)
(glittered House of 3 Heart Box with the flowers inside the shadow box.)
(Valentine Lollies created with House of 3 chipboard, backgrounds, rolled flower & lace!)
The great thing about this is: you just type in each letter & move it around to make it so your 8.5x11 canvas has these fab designs to cut. (this is quick. but you can even go in & do smaller ones to fill up all the space so you don't waste any paper, vinyl, etc.)
This is where you will select the General settings. See the Job Size? This is where you control the size...you can adjust the arrows up & down & see the preview in the image.
You'll notice this is where you can select the medium you are cutting on. This will take some getting used to...finding what setting is best for what medium. Trust me..I've gone through a lot of paper, so just experiment & have fun!
I'm home!
Thanks to Wacom/istock photo, Silhouette & Tattered Angels! And, thanks for all who came by to say hi!
so fun! We did our House of 3 Heart Shadow box project at the Silhouette booth! And look at that delicious Silhouette fuzzy vinyl with our House of 3 'xoxo' word art!
and...lastly: APRON goodness! One of my darling friends made me this sassy little apron for Christmas & I was just IN LOVE with it...it's unique. it's gorgeous. it's ruffly. it's lacey. it's sooo fab! I went ga-ga over it...i hadn't seen anything like it....so...guess what? She's selling 'ruffle ready' kits on her blog at LadyAnn Designs....
AND if you are not a seamstress (even with her pre-cut, ruffle ready kits) you can always buy a pre-made apron....come on...dawn yourself with this fab goodness...you'll feel like such a domestic goddess! *wink*
I've been super busy since my vacay in the sun! Workin' on new projects & one of my faves was a 'helping Haiti' collaborative kit that will be GREAT! I'll give you more detes as they arrive....for now, we've been praying for all. At times like this, my heart is full of gratitude.
New Project: Check out Utah's local goodness: Dear Lizzie's NEW blog & Winter Workshops! 
Owner of Dear Lizzie, Laura Jarman, is a sheer creative genius in my opinion. She has the Midas Touch...everything she touches just turns to gold....her Boutique, Bistro, Lizzie Luxe Clothing department & now she's adding another amazing piece to her inspiring package: the Lizzie Workshop Series. I've been delighted to be a part of it & work with Karli, Rosie & everyone there!....
New Class: Another Let's Brush Up digital design class will be offered in this Winter Workshop series on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. This will be done a bit differently than the previous class I did back in November. Important tidbits: 
still not feeling well...have GOT to get better before tomorrow's LIVE web show! (I mean, come on....House of 3 & Silhouette....together? It's Must See Tv! yikes...gotta some OJ down me! LOL.
they sat.
super duper fun & easy.
And, don't MISS our Live Webshow this Wednesday to show you fab stuff using all of the House of 3 goodness & Silhouette...fab giveaways, projects, & specials!
delicious jewels, clocks, Bling Bazzill, tulle & vintage lace from the Girls' Loft! it is scrumptious!
