Learning how to use the Silhouette Cameo 4 (Switched from a Cricut) ✨ Studio Vlog 31

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[@BayleeJae]

I'm glad the Cameo is treating you well! I call my Cricut "Carol the Cric*nt" because of all the issues it has. I don't really use it anymore though. I started outsourcing because I had had enough!

[@blusheddesignsco]

Hahaha Cric*nt LOVE it

[@MelaninZen]

Carol the Cric*nt is crazy 😂😂😂😂

[@ashkoreations3472]

This was me 3 years ago I literally was in tears because I was sooooo upset with my cricut which I had had for years but realized once I opened my shop that it was not meant for print and cut. Cricut is great for vinyl project with no issues but print and cut is awful and it’s been years with no fixing and I don’t get it. I got the silhouette portrait at first cause I only needed it for stickers and I was in love and still use it daily. I have also purchases the cameo and use it daily as well. If anyone reads this and wants to make stickers please invest in at least a silhouette portrait because you will be very upset with cricut continued issues for its print and cut feature. I still love cricut just not for print and cut.

[@lionheart3290]

What’s wrong with cricut print &cut?

[@candlegirl1973]

I have had my Silhouette for almost 6 years, and I LOVE it!!! I use it for my small business, and it has never failed me. I love your vlogs!!

[@blusheddesignsco]

Oh wowww! Glad to hear that :) Thank you for being here 😝

[@barbaraevers1550]

I use Silhouette since 2012, now on my Cameo 4 and I love it, so much more versatile than Cricut!

[@jenniferellsley9231]

Pro tip for cameo printing, if you place small really thin designs on the outside of the cut lines /registration boxes you waste only the corners, you do have to cut these by hand though

[@felipareyes5352]

OMG!! I just switch like a few weeks ago but it's such a learning curve!!!

[@kyehandy5253]

Welcome to the silhouette community! I've had silhouette machines for almost a decade and love them! They are built to last and work. Swing designs has discounts on business edition of silhouette studio. So worth it

[@blusheddesignsco]

I am loving it so far!!! A super duper upgrade from Cricut in my opinion :)

[@ayewood7969]

I just got my for Christmas, and girl it took me eight hours and the intervention of my daughter for me to get mine up and running proper but I love it.

[@MelaninZen]

I am just now starting my home based craft business and just bought this machine on Amazon. Thank you for your honest review. I definitely feel like I made the right choice in getting the Cameo 4 over the cricut machines.

[@jenavy]

I’ve only used the silhouette machine. My machine is older like cameo 2 I think, but I love it as long as you know how to calibrate it because the beginning was hard 😅. I gave up a few times because I had no idea how to use a cutting machine.

[@planningwithjamie]

I also changed over from cricut after 5 years of frustration and basically not using it because it NEVER worked correctly. I spent endless hours on the phone with Cricut support with no avail. Changed to silhouette and haven't turned back!

[@cindyabbott780]

Flip the mat face down and roll it back away from the sheet placing your hand on the sheet backer to guide it off. I've had that happen so many times! I hope this helps! Cindy

[@blusheddesignsco]

That's a great idea! Thank youu

[@hutasoitparbuntian7092]

For sticker cutting. Use your electric iron for tight punctuate no glue sticker. Yes, an iron. And for mica paper, if you want instead use laminating paper.

[@AngelicscalliwagsArt]

I'd love for you to do a comparative video comparing the Cricut and the Silhouette. I'm getting one or the other in the new year and I'd love to hear your thoughts! 🧡

[@blusheddesignsco]

Absolutely! I am filming it this month so I will have it up hopefully before 2024!

[@yesiamsharon]

Cameo 5 is very, very quiet! Thanks for the video.

[@judeyyudkin3183]

I’m so glad I stumbled across your video. Love your products! I just went through so much with my Cricut and it was so frustrating. I called Cricut for help and now they are sourcing out there calls. The person I spoke to didn’t even know what calibrate meant. So I just purchased the Romeo. So have to learn the software. By the way, you are amazing. To see you do all of this while you are in school and so young.

[@blusheddesignsco]

Aw thank you 💞 What!!! That is crazy, yeah cricut has not been my fave for a while now, good luck with the new machine 😊

[@angenettem]

Try the silhouette portrait. It will be great for stickers it also doesn’t have registration issues. I have two Cameo 4’s and they have registration issues. I have 2 Cameo 3’s and they have no registration issues. The portrait doesn’t have registration issues either. I still use Cricut but mainly for vinyl or cutting a lot/ certain things because the blades are cheap. I absolutely love cameo.

[@blusheddesignsco]

Good to know! I am now loving my Cameo! I still have my Cricut, I might keep it now that you mention vinyl, but I don't work with Vinyl too frequently so I am not sure haha!

[@chantalleledesmaa]

i was thinking of getting a printer and making my own stickers but i dont think they would sell (im also not good at drawing) and including them as freebies i dont think is ideal so im sticking to vinyl projects whether id be regular permanent vinyl or heat transfer vinyl, i do again at some poiint wanna make acrilyc keychains with vinyl and coat them with uv resin to give them a glossy finish and so that the vinyl lasts longer

[@leonormarrero162]

Thank you for your channel!

[@APHappyPlanning]

With any die cut stickers I always do 2 times to cut around. I have the same issue doesn’t matter how deep the setting is with one pass it just won’t cut thru fully now I do 2 passes and they peel like butter

[@blusheddesignsco]

I now do 2 times cutting around! Works like a charm thank you :)

[@TaziarTravel]

Ahhh this video is so on point for me right now!! I have literally cried and well yes screamed at my Cricut that I have had for 7 years and until I started doing Print and Cut, I have had no problems. Let’s face it, Cricut is not made to do what we need it to do for Sticker Making!! I am fully ready to switch over to a Cameo but after a lot of research in the last few months, I have decided to get the newest version the Cameo 5 but Im a little extra apparently because Im holding out and waiting until they release the PINK one!! In March 2024!!?? Why am I waiting??? I have no idea but to justify buying such an expensive new tool, I need to love it and right now Im not loving the plain white or black ones.. I need that pink one! LOL…. I dread the changing of all of my files over to a new system. I cant imagine how long that is going to take. I have over 300 sticker designs and so many bookmarks and tons of things I have stored in my cricut. Oh and let’s also talk about the fact that the cricut is not only psycho and decides at random times it just isnt going to cut anywhere near the right places and litearlly cuts a whole sticker maybe an inch or two off from where it actually is, Your cut you showed on this video was leaps and bounds better than mine when it is angry. I have recalibrated it so many times, changed all the settings, blades, pressure passes, all of it. But the latest issue I have is that when a lot of people are online using their cricut, it seems to be SOOOOO SLOW!!! Just to load a screen you think it has timed out and then after sometimes 2 or 3 minutes it will pop up, I usually have no faith that it will even cut right at that point. I am so happy to see that you are loving the new machine!!! I just need that pink one to be released earlier!!! LOL Love your vlogs… What part of Canada are you from? My husband is from the Toronto area. We live in Florida… Always fun to watch your vlogs and hear the Canadian accent pop up here and there 😊

[@blusheddesignsco]

HMMMM exactly me, I was a mess the day before I filmed this video LOLLL. Cricut is horrible for print and cut but it is fantastic for other projects and cutting a wide range of materials The Pink Cameo 5 sounds soooooo cool! I am from Toronto as well lol! It's funny because I've heard before that people can guess I am canadian from the way I talk, but I don't hear it ahah! I guess because I live here so I am used to how we talk 😆

[@chantalleledesmaa]

i do have a snall business but i love my cricut explore air 2 and i dont think i could switch, one i dont have the money and two sihlouette is too difficult to use and has more settings than cricut does

[@Melabadia]

How hard is it to learn cameos design space and is there a need for a subscription?

[@daisyscrunchies]

my favvv

[@McCreaFamilyHomestead]

Girl I’ve had my cameo 4 for about 6 months and still have t figured it out. The programs is sooo hard to learn compared to Cricut

[@blusheddesignsco]

It is definitely a learning curve! But, I have found it to actually be a lot easier once you learn the basics! Maybe I can make a video once I learn it more!!

[@justchillin8059]

Nice!🤗!! Which sticker paper do you use? I tried one but it got stuck to my mat🫠

[@blusheddesignsco]

Oh no! Your mat might be too tacky! Try rolling an old shirt on the mat before using and see if that helps 😊

[@justchillin8059]

@@blusheddesignsco Thanks!

[@planningwithjamie]

Also to peel the stickers off better........put it face down and peel the mat off the stickers!

[@blusheddesignsco]

Oo I'll have to try this way!

[@monishab16]

Oh no! Those machines were like $200 on swingdesign. Hopefully you got it for around that price and not 400. Great video!

[@blusheddesignsco]

I got it for $329 on sale! I am in Canada so that is in Canadian dollars hehe!

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

NialkshiMsop e

[@ONiangNiang]

😊😊hello good video!!

[@Paperinparadise]

I have both cricut maker and silhouette cameo 4 I use both for various reasons. I cut felt alot on the cricut, most everything else on my cameo. I am getting ready to buy the cameo 5 and the electrostatic mat so no more mats!! I am so excited for it. The software is tougher for people to learn but so much more you can do. Since you are new it will take you a while you know your machine because trust me I have owned about 10 silhouettes and everytime the settings are different from one to another. Also I HATE a sticky mat. I take tshirt over the mat to desticky them a bit. Alot of us will use tape on old mat just to avoid the sticky so that is why I am excited to get the electrostatic mat. Good luck it looks like you are doing great!

[@Karenm1969]

Oh, definitely splurge on the Business version; it is WORTH the small investments.

[@beth6085]

I switched from years of Cricut machines. I've probably bought 10 of those things........ I love my 2 Cameos. Got them on Amazon for $225 and both came with a bunch of HTV, ink pens, Transfer vinyl plus more. I am loving it! Wait until you learn how to cut your own rhinestone designs. You are going to love that! Silhouette Business Edition is so worth it!

[@chantalleledesmaa]

i dont do print then cut cause i dont have a printer and i dont think i'll be getting one anytime soon (do to people saying cricut sucks at print then cut and me not having the money to spend on a printer nor wanting one) im fine with vinyl as personalizing things is what i do and what my small business is all about, i dont make stickers nor do i use printable stuff i only do personalized cups, tumblers, water bottles, mugs, libbey glass cups and other personalized items that do not include apparel and can well be done with vinyl. i do intend to work with heat transfer vinyl at some point but thats it no print then cut

[@hutasoitparbuntian7092]

Sorry for your beginner. I want to buy your rug mug. How much i pay? To sell in Trans Mart Bandar Lampung Indonesia. 1000 rug mug. Bank noted. Julyanti. Metro Tv. Indonesia.

[@Ramellosugahill]

Deep cut blade will help you for cameo

[@Karenm1969]

I switched from Cricut to Silhouette; i love the design studio better on Silhouette…still learning too.

[@ChantelleArts]

love to see what you've been up to ❤❤❤

[@SoVeryJo]

I purchased my Silhoutte a million years ago and still love it. Do I need to upgrade? hmmm

[@blusheddesignsco]

Ooou! I mean if it still works and is in good condition I would say keep it for a while longer 😊

[@justthethreeofus5055]

I own a Cricut explore and a Cricut Maker. While I still use them, I purchased a Silhouette Portrait 3 in January just for print & cut and have not turned back to the cricuts for this function. ❤ learning curve yes but the program and the machine is so worth it!

[@blusheddesignsco]

I totally agree! After using this machine for the past week, I will NEVER be using Cricut's print and cut feature! LOL

[@gaylepuou7214]

I just ordered a silhouette. First time sticker maker. Can't wait. Thanks for the tip.

[@blusheddesignsco]

Yay!! So excited for you!!

[@DarkKnightLady]

It's funny how some people have trouble with cricut. Mine has been fine only needed to be calibrated.

[@lucyresendes5875]

I'm so happy I came across your channel ☺️ 💓 I'm glad that the Cameo is working for you 😊 I'm also trying to start my small business, but i don't know where to start 😢!! I do have the Cricut Maker, I've done some projects for family and friends, bit I would for it to be a business, I'm also in Canada 😊 Any suggestions on where do I go from here? ❤

[@dreamdelights]

I may make the switch too

[@973kam]

I love my Cameo.

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

Manoj

[@valdvons]

Welcome to the Dark Side, I mean Cameo world! LOL!!! I have the 2, 3, 4 plus, portrait 2 and the first Curio!

[@blusheddesignsco]

haha!!! Love ittt

[@manojsope-cs8zw]

😊😊👍👌

[@joywood8465]

Good for you switching before frustration got you. I have never done either-so I was pulling for you to try something new. Everything has a learning curve. Keep up the great work.

[@blusheddesignsco]

Yes! Thank you!

[@molliedavis7277]

Girl, I had the same issue! 2 weeks ago none of my cuts were coming out right and wasted so much sticker paper. I sold my Cricut on marketplace and my cameo 4 is coming today.

[@blusheddesignsco]

Welcome to the clubbbbb!!! I hope your Cameo treats you better 💖

[@rosannacortazio]

Not sure if it is worthy, but my cricut blade holder was not strong enough, so the blades were going up when cutting and as a result it was not cutting correctly. I had to add masking tape to make the blades holders thicker…. It is worth to see if that is the case. ❤

[@blusheddesignsco]

Thank you for the tip 😇

[@CrystalChristianStore]

I have cameo 4 plus I love ❤️ it. You made the best decision ever. And I don’t mind about Either the new cricut venture 😂

[@blusheddesignsco]

I am so loving it! Hehe

[@fotomagrol]

I also have a Silhouette Cameo 2, it has been good so far with it, it has like 9 years with me, I bought it of a secong hand store, it did not had all of the extra equipment, I had to buy the matress and blade separately, but it has been really good with me, I had an system upgrade like a month ago, and it works really good. I am think on buying a critcut because i need it for cutting felt, the silhouette even with the most stronger blade does not fully work for it, it works reallly well with paper and vinyl, but with felt that is were the problem is, so I am thinking of trying Cricut just for it.

[@carolion23]

If you want to cut felt I think you need the cricut maker (the more expensive one) as I believe you may need the rotary blade.

[@blusheddesignsco]

If you are planning to cut felt I would probably suggest the Cricut Maker, the newer one is probably your best bet in terms of it lasting. I mainly switched to the Cameo for the print and cut features, but I will say I prefer my cricut for other materials that do not involve Print and Cut! I hope this helps :)

[@devonhifigueroa8134]

I’m new to sublimation but I was wondering if you could make a video on how to make a split image in adobe to print your images bigger if that makes any sense. Also would you mind sharing what are your printer setting set before printing for sublimation!!!

[@blusheddesignsco]

I will definetly make a video soon all about sublimation, but for now, to print an image larger what you do is go into Adobe PDF print, and then on the print options it'll give you the option to change to "Poster" then from that screen you can change the scale depending on how big you want the image to print out. Then it'll print onto two sometimes three sheets, then you tape them together and booyah!

[@devonhifigueroa8134]

@@blusheddesignsco thank you so much❤️

[@kawaii_crossing]

i tried converting to sillouette but i cannot get my silloute to calibrate =

[@blusheddesignsco]

Oh no :( Have you tried calibrating it different ways? By that I mean, doing calibration on the top row left side, then middle row middle, and bottom row right? A friend of mine recommended this way and it worked for me!

[@kawaii_crossing]

ooo i have not tried calibrating all the rows yet. My goal for 2024 is to learn how to use calibrate my sillouete ^-^! I'll let you know if i ever succeed on calibrating with your suggestion ^-^!@@blusheddesignsco

[@cassie1728]

I had given up on stickers because of my cricut. Your videos not only inspire me to return the stickers to my small business, but to look into that silhouette machine. Thank you!

[@blusheddesignsco]

That is awesome! Wishing you the best of luck!

[@cassie1728]

@@blusheddesignsco Thank you!

[@rhondagarciaarellano2367]

Im doing the same to in switching from cricut to silhouette. But because i can't print any thing bigger than the 6.75x9.25 and i hate that. So i thought why not just swtch the cutting machine too. Its a learning curve tho

[@CherryBlawesome]

I have a silhouette and it is pretty unreliable for my business. It’s quirky and whenever they do an update with their software they break something. You also cannot get any customer support and the KZbin community is the only place you can rely on to trouble shoot. Their rating on the Better Business Bureau says it all. 🫣I’m glad others have had success but I wouldn’t buy another one. I’ve been eyeballing the new Siser Romeo or Juliet. It’s supposed to be better, however their software is till a work in progress. Good luck with your business!

[@blusheddesignsco]

Oh my goodness really?? That is crazy, I am so sorry you have had such an awful experience, I hope the new machine treats you better!