Introduction: Cutout Bookmark
The Silhouette Portrait is a great tool to use to create text-heavy designs for bookmarks.
Materials:
- Silhouette Portrait
- Computer with Silhouette Studio software
- Card stock
- Cutting mat
- Spatula tool
Step 1: Create Design
Open Silhouette Studio software and design what you’d like on the bookmark.
Step 2: Set It Up for Cutting
Place cardstock on the cutting mat and feed cutting mat into Silhouette.
In the Silhouette Studio software:
- Open the Cut Settings window
- Material Type: select Cardstock
- Adjust blade size to the number suggested
- Send to cutter
Step 3: You’ve Got a Bookmark!
Unload cutting mat from the Silhouette. Carefully peel cardstock from the mat. Use the spatula tool to remove any extra pieces.
