Silhouette Cameo and Bluetooth ..

CONNECTING TO YOUR SILHOUTTE DEVICE 4 USING BLUETOOTH

 I have done ALOT of research on the bluetooth connectivity and dongle that comes with the Cameo 4.  Here is what I have found out, I hope it helps someone out. 

By now you would have worked out the following units have bluetooth connectivity as a feature:

• Cameo 3
• Cameo 4
• Cameo Plus
• Cameo Pro.
• Portrait 2
• Portrait 3

Image of a Silhouette Cameo 4

However there are many factors that can inhibit bluetooth connectivity including distance to machine, computer components, walls, concrete, software, internet/wifi connection and user knowledge. The main one being that the bluetooth dongle that comes with your machine is JUNK!

Here is some info on how to connect via bluetooth:

https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/.../how-to-connect-via...

The machines all come with a bluetooth adapter/dongle that is installed in the undercarriage via a screwed in lid section and it can be taken out and changed. You can take out the adapter that it came with and change it to for a better performing unit without voiding your warranty. Just keep it aside in a separate bag incase you ever need to swap it back.

If you want to have connectivity, the best option is to upgrade the dongle. The details for the one you need to purchase are: Size: 18.5mm wide x 28mm long. Type: The chip type for the Bluetooth® dongle/adapter must be the following CSR chip. CSR8510 A10.

This is the one I purchased from amazon: Onvian Bluetooth Adapter USB CSR 4.0 Dongle Receiver Transfer Wireless for Laptop PC Computer. https://www.amazon.com.au/.../ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title...

It appears the dongle I purchased is no longer available. Here is my amazon search to ones that will do the same thing. I put 'CSR8510 A10" in the search bar and here are the results. The CSR8510 A10 is the important part. Amazon Search Link

How to change your adapter over: Find the Bluetooth panel on the bottom of the Silhouette cutting machine (as indicated by the word "Bluetooth" on the panel) Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw on the panel. Once the panel is opened, you will see a small Bluetooth adapter plugged into the machine Use the prongs on the Blade Adjustment Tool (received with your cutting machine - or some tweezers) to unplug and remove the adapter. Insert the new adapter into the slot and push it in tightly Replace the Bluetooth panel and screw into place.

YouTube Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJKKweI5CTM

I hope this information helps all those people that have not been able to make it happen. My Cameo 4 lives in the 'making room with the 3D printer and all the other noisy toys' between my desk here in the study are 3 walls and 2 doors. The wifi unit is in the pantry of my kitchen with the door closed and I dont have any connectivity issues.

Need Further reading ? : https://silhouette-secrets.com/bluetooth/...

Cheers

Janet

Hello World .. tis me Janet ..

Its been a while, how are you ?

Life has been a roller coaster of changes, interruptions and patience building exercises for the past 2 years but I am dipping my toes back into the blogging world. I have missed it.

I am still scrapbooking and playing with mixed media and resin.  Albeit, the resin making is now purely for my own work and not for sale. I have soo much that needs a new home but am short on time and would rather spend that time creatively than fulfilling orders. In fact, if your after some FREE resin embellies, send me a message with your details and then I will provide an address so you can a stamped self addressed envelope with another inside it that is addressed to you and also stamped with $4 of stamps (no bigger than A5 size please) - so I can send you some goodies back - for nothing but some stamps! .. you dont need to tag me in your creations, but I wont say not to being able to see what you use it for. Open for Residents of Australia Only and offer closes 30th November 2020.

In my hiatus I have discovered a LOOOVE of kits, and how they all look some wonderful and blend so well. I may or may not (shhh) have purchased a few in the recent Cocoa Vanilla sale for NSD Day. To go with the ones I had from the Scrappery and Kitaholic Kits. If you have a super efficient way of storing them that wont cost me as much as a kit, drop me a comment below. Right now they are all stored seperately in 12" plastic envelopes.

In the meantime, I will get back to the safety of my covid-safe world and play with some paint today. I hope to share a few layouts over the next few days depending on how the weather goes for taking the pics.

Cheers

Janet

Kraft+ April Challenge ..

It’s been a while! Hello!

This is the 2nd layout I’ve scrapped since we moved states in January. 

We now live 800m from the beach here at port Stephens and are making the most of the relaxed lifestyle, close proximity to soo many amazing beaches and outside activities. 

The layout today was done from Kraft+ scrap challenge blog as a guest designer for April. I’m also the sponsor store this month with a $20 resin embellishment prize pack from The Resin Rainbow.. 

My layout came together really quickly and was borrowed from a sketch lafabrikascrap-leblog.fr that I found on Pinterest. 

Here’s my layout and the list of how I worked it .

Here’s the list: 

Something old - denim flower at least 10 years old from a kit seller that’s no longer around ‘Polly’s kits’ and the ‘&’ button in the title that is a brad from making memories. 

Something New: the resin chicken wire shapes in white and rust red that I made on Friday! 

something borrowed:  camera washi from my daughters stash (and Chiyogami designs) and the sketch idea from lafabrikascrap blog. 

Something blue: blue paper strips, blue felt heart from Rainbow Splendour, blue arrow from charms creations and the denim blue flower.

Items used:

Pacific Blue & titanium white acrylic paint 

White gesso

Camera washi tape from chiyogami designs

Cut up Resin chicken wire in white & red from The Resin Rainbow.. 

blue felt heart from Rainbow Splendour

Resin roses in white & black from The Resin Rainbow.. 

Cut up black resin bumpy strip from The Resin Rainbow.. 

arrow from charms creations

Hot air ballon from my stash

Ampersand (&) is a brad from making memories (circa 2003) 

Red wood letters from delish scraps 

Black letters are from AC thickers. 

Dotty black bow from delish scraps

Cut up Resin chicken wire in white & red from The Resin Rainbow..

Kraft+ October Challenge 'clear'

I don't often get the time to play along with Kraft plus challenges every month but his one was a no brainer. I had it all planned out for a week before I got to it. Way to excited to play along!

I Can See Clearly Now is the October Challenge! 

You need to use something see-through on your layout.

Think vellum, plastic, glass, bubble wrap etc etc. I see lots of glorious clear resin Embellishments! 

Items used:

Background was done using delish cross stencil and colourblast texture paint in tangerine dream and and royalty. 

Embellishments used:

Punchinella Resin Sheet in clear that I broke up into 3 pieces from The Resin Rainbow.. 

Half of a resin maharaj flower in clear from The Resin Rainbow.. 

Part of the starburst resin border and 2 edges pieces all in clear from The Resin Rainbow.. 

Assorted resin flowers from The Resin Rainbow.. 

clear alphabet letters 'GAPPY' are from the resin alphabet set at The Resin Rainbow.. 

Shaker Box is actually a clear cellophane bag filled with sequins from The Scrappery Kit Club for October. 

patterned papers and 'living moments' die cut are from the Kaisercaft range called 'chase rainbows'

 thanks for looking .. 

you can see the other kraft+ entries .. here!
Cheers
Janet

SUYS October Design Team Submission..

This month is all about items that start with F. Friend, family, feline, frenzy, fabulous. Yep, you get the idea.

 

 

The 3 challenge requirement  'F' things are: flair, flowers, flamingo and my title - well okay, I had 4. 

As always SUYS layouts need to contain at least 2 homemade items are:
Resin butterfly, resin punchinella sheet, scallop segment, clear bow, teal heart and tiny teal shapes by The Resin Rainbow.. and the hairclip by Rainbow Splendour

 here is where you can get your own goodies the same:

Resin butterfly - part of a set of 3 by The Resin Rainbow .. 

Resin punchinella sheet - i have cut it up and used small pieces by The Resin Rainbow

Scallop segment by The Resin Rainbow

clear bow (part of a set of 3) by The Resin Rainbow

teal waffle heart from a set of 3 by by The Resin Rainbow

tiny teal shapes are part of the jewelled shapes set by The Resin Rainbow

.. and the hairclip by Rainbow Splendour

Thanks for looking ..
Happy Scrapping
Janet xx

Bulk Color Embellishment Kit for October - Pink Whisper

This colour has been an absolutely gorgeous one to play with and create a embellishment kit for!

Includes all the contents shown:
1 sheet of 6x6inch card
1 white paper bag
a piece of baby pink tulle,
an assortment of flower sequins (not shown)
1 long piece of grosgrain ribbon
1 set of resin butterflies
1 set of 3 resin hearts
1 set of resin tiny bloom flowers (approx 6 flowers and 2 leaves)
1 resin single sided scallop border
and a piece of very flexible plastic with a light print of stars on it! ..






A perfect addition to your crafty projects. Add an extra layer of texture or interest when you use them. They look perfect on the outside of shadow boxes or off-the-page projects or on a page. 

Here are some pics of the kit, and a link to purchase it!

 

 Thanks for looking!
Cheers
Janet x

White .. with 1 Creative Team - Pink Whisper Oct2017

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! .. it is an unfortunate fact that 1in3 people will be affected by this insiduous desease at some stage in their life. I myself have lost 2 family members, 2 very good friends. So this month is all about being aware, being safe and getting yourself checked!


Pink Whisper is the name of the colour for October and as you can see its a gorgeous 'baby pink' inspired colour. It was such fun to work with such a pretty colour tone.

In conjuction with the colour, this sketch is also available to use. You do not need to use it exactly as it is, its a sketch - use it as a rough guide to make your layout with.

 

 

Its used:

Watercolour paint in baby pink was painted on the background

Punchinella Resin Sheet from The Resin Rainbow was used as the main/bottom layer

Various Cardstock Layering pieces 

Imaginarium Chipboard scroll frame (cut in half) and painted black

Tiny Blooms Flower Set from The Resin Rainbow Colour Kit for October

Cabbage Flowers from The Resin Rainbow

Resin Dots from The Resin Rainbow 

Scallop Border (cut in half, ontop of polaroid frame) from The Resin Rainbow 

Tulle Piece from the from The Resin Rainbow Colour Kit for October

Now go and see the rest of the Creative Teams layouts for October and get the inspiration flowing to create your own layout in Whisper Pink!

Happy Scrapping!

Janet xx