Bring a splash of vibrant colour to your next project with this stunning Colorful Watercolor African Elephant Print & Cut Design—available free for a limited time with any Clikchic Designs purchase in the Silhouette Design Store!
This gorgeous design features a richly painted elephant in rainbow hues, perfect for adding personality to your cards, stickers, scrapbooking, journal pages, or sublimation crafts. Designed to work seamlessly with your Silhouette cutting machine, it’s ready to print, cut, and add to your creative projects with ease.
Whether you love bold animal art or are simply looking for a standout design to brighten your creations, this colourful elephant is a must-have. But be quick—it’s only free with purchase for a limited time!
If you love making handmade cards and invitations, you know how important presentation is. The Square Envelope SVG Cutting File by Clikchic Designs makes it quick and easy to create elegant envelopes that perfectly coordinate with your cards—adding a beautiful, professional finish without the extra effort.
Exclusively on the Silhouette Design Store, you’ll find a versatile square envelope file ready to be resized for any project. With just a quick scale adjustment in Silhouette Studio, you can create envelopes to match a variety of square card sizes.
To help you get the sizing just right, use this handy guide to resize your envelope design:
5 Inch Card – Resize to 8.721 inches wide
5.25 Inch Card – Resize to 9.128 inches wide
5.5 Inch Card – Resize to 9.529 inches wide
5.75 Inch Card – Resize to 9.976 inches wide
6 Inch Card – Resize to 10.406 inches wide
6.25 Inch Card – Resize to 10.793 inches wide
6.5 Inch Card – Resize to 11.190 inches wide
Want to skip the resizing and get all seven sizes instantly? Grab the full multi-size set from:
To make it even easier, a step-by-step video tutorial is available showing just how simple it is to assemble your envelope once it’s cut. The folding and gluing process is fast and beginner-friendly—making this an ideal project for any paper crafter.
Quick to cut, simple to assemble, and stunning in presentation—this envelope file makes it easy to elevate your cardmaking with coordinated envelopes for every occasion.
Here are the alternate envelope sizes available in my stores:
Graduation is the perfect time to get creative with your cutting machine and whip up something extra special. Today I’m showing you how to make a fun and cheerful graduation card using my Smart Cookie Graduation Print & Cut File, You’re Such a Smart Cookie sentiment, and coordinating Vintage Grade School Lined Paper Background and Dry Paint Grunge Clipping Mask Frame. This design set is perfect for celebrating all those clever cookies heading off to their next adventure. Don’t miss the instagram reel here showing the process or check it out from the bottom of this tutorial.
Use the Dry Paint Grunge Clipping Mask Frame to create a beautifully distressed border around your background design, as shown in the full tutorial linked here. This grunge clipping mask adds a textured, handmade look that pairs perfectly with the school-themed lined paper. If your card design fits within the Silhouette print and cut registration area, you can take advantage of the Print & Cut feature for crisp, accurate cuts. My card was a 5×7 size, which exceeded the print and cut limits, so I made an approximation for placing and cut with my Silhouette Cameo instead. You can also score and cut the card base by hand, especially if you prefer a more flexible workflow. While I don’t often hand-cut, it’s a great backup when needed. shape. It is not often I opt for that option. Usually only if I make a mistake and need to fix an error!
Step 2: Print & Cut
Open the Smart Cookie with Graduation Cap and matching sentiment in Silhouette Studio®, then copy and paste them onto a new project page. Resize the elements to suit your preferred card dimensions—for example, a 5×7″ card front works beautifully. Enable registration marks and arrange to fit within cut borders for accurate cutting, making sure none of the design enters cross hatched areas. Then print the design onto high-quality photo paper or white cardstock for the best results. Load the printed sheet into your Silhouette cutting machine and let it precisely cut each element. Be sure to keep the original sentiment cut line intact, as you’ll need it to create an offset layer for a clean, professional-looking sentiment border.
Step 3: Cut Sentiment border
Choose a piece of coloured cardstock to use as the sentiment border, then create an offset from the ungrouped sentiment outline in Silhouette Studio®. To do this, select the ungrouped sentiment outline and click the Offset tool from the right-hand toolbar—it looks like a small star icon. Adjust the offset distance to your preference for a balanced border around the sentiment, then cut the offset shape from your chosen cardstock to add dimension and contrast to your finished card.
Step 4: Assemble Your Card
Use adhesive to glue the sentiment border to the back of the sentiment pieces. Use foam tape or adhesive to attach the Smart Cookie and sentiment pieces to the front of the card for dimension. You can also pop up the cookie separately for extra depth!
Step 5: Add Finishing Touches
Consider adding enamel dots, twine, or a little glitter to bring even more charm to your finished piece. You could even personalise the inside with a printed message or handwritten note.
This smart cookie card is a playful way to congratulate someone on their big achievement. It’s quick to make, full of personality, and totally customisable for any age or stage.
Looking for more cardmaking designs or coordinating elements? Check out the rest of the Clikchic Designs collection.
ooking for beautiful watercolor floral backgrounds to elevate your creative projects? This curated collection of hand-painted floral digital papers is perfect for crafters, designers, and makers who love the soft, expressive look of watercolor art. Whether you’re creating printable greeting cards, digital scrapbook pages, planner layouts, or sublimation designs, these high-resolution floral backgrounds add elegance and charm to every project.
Each watercolor background is created with real brush and paint techniques and digitally enhanced for crisp, vibrant results. These floral digital backgrounds are available as a complete pack or individually, depending on your needs.
Purchase the full 8-pack bundle from these craft marketplaces:
Provided as high-resolution 12″x12″ JPG files (300 DPI)
Perfect for Silhouette and Cricut users
Easy to use for scrapbooking, cardmaking, invitations, planners, and more
Give your crafts a fresh, floral twist with this gorgeous watercolor collection. Whether you’re designing wedding invitations, sublimation mugs, or printable stationery, these watercolor flower backgrounds are a must-have in your digital craft library.
When it comes to precision cutting machines for crafting, two names dominate the market: Cricut and Silhouette. Their flagship models—the Cricut Maker 3 and the Silhouette Cameo 5—are both powerful, versatile tools, but which one is right for your creative needs? Below, we compare the machines head-to-head, including a deep dive into their respective software: Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Studio.
Machine Comparison
The Cricut Maker 3 is celebrated for its ability to cut over 300 materials, from delicate fabrics to dense materials like balsa wood and leather. It works with Smart Materials, enabling matless cutting up to 12 feet in length. Its adaptive tool system supports a wide range of specialist tools, including rotary blades, knife blades, foil transfer tips, debossing tips, engraving tips, and scoring wheels, providing flexibility for intricate and professional projects. While the Maker 3 does not have a built-in roll feeder, a separate Cricut Roll Holder accessory is available to feed Smart Material rolls easily for longer cuts.
Silhouette Cameo 5 excels in precision cutting and offers standout innovations. It handles over 100 materials and cuts up to 3mm thick, making it ideal for thicker media such as foam, leather, and chipboard. The Cameo 5 introduces an improved roller and pinch grip system for enhanced material control and alignment, contributing to cleaner, more consistent cuts. It also features quieter operation than previous models, includes a built-in roll feeder for vinyl, and is compatible with the Electrostatic Mat accessory for delicate materials like paper and vellum. The Cameo 5 also allows users to pause and resume cutting jobs, offering additional flexibility for larger or multi-step projects. Combined with precise print and cut registration, these features make it a favourite among detailed craft enthusiasts and small business owners.
Software Showdown
Cricut Design Space is a cloud-based platform that’s beginner-friendly and designed to help users jump into crafting quickly. It has an intuitive interface and allows free uploads of SVG files and images. While Design Space itself is free, some designs and fonts are part of Cricut Access, a monthly subscription service offering expanded content and convenience for frequent users. For advanced users, however, Design Space may feel slightly limited in terms of fine-tuned design flexibility compared to traditional graphic design programs.
Silhouette Studio offers a robust set of design tools even in its free version. It supports precision editing, advanced layering, and custom path creation for users who want greater creative control. Some premium features, like SVG import and advanced rhinestone tools, require paid upgrades, but these are one-time fees rather than ongoing subscriptions, providing lasting value for those who design frequently.
Pros and Cons
Cricut Maker 3
Pros:
Beginner-friendly and easy to use
Compatible with a wide range of tools and materials
Matless cutting with Smart Materials
Supports a variety of specialty tools (engraving, debossing, scoring, etc.)
Ideal for quick, professional-looking results
Cons:
Limited offline functionality
Less design flexibility for complex projects
Subscription needed for full access to Cricut Access content
Roll holder requires additional purchase
Silhouette Cameo 5
Pros:
High design precision and control
Excellent print and cut registration
Cuts up to 3mm thick materials
Improved roller and media handling system
Built-in roll feeder for vinyl projects
Compatible with Electrostatic Mat for delicate media
Pause and resume cutting jobs
Free software with powerful tools
One-time fee for software upgrades (optional for advanced features)
Cons:
Steeper learning curve for beginners
Paid upgrades required for some professional features
Final Verdict
Choose the Cricut Maker 3 if you want a user-friendly, highly capable machine that offers excellent versatility across a wide range of materials and tools. It’s an ideal choice for hobby crafters, educators, and small business owners who value ease and speed.
Opt for the Silhouette Cameo 5 if you’re looking for maximum design control, detailed precision cutting, flexible media handling, and software that can grow with you. Its robust feature set makes it an excellent choice for professionals, serious hobbyists, and businesses needing greater creative freedom.
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I have a few cutting files available in the Silhouette Design Store which I think are pretty cute which you might enjoy incorporating into your creative projects for St Patrick’s Day.
One thing that springs to mind when I think of St Patrick’s Day is a day in my youth when I went to an Irish Pub with my then boyfriend (now husband) and his best friend who had Irish heritage. The atmosphere in the pub reminded me so much of pubs in the Netherlands which I spent a great deal of time in when I was 18. That experience inspired this design. It would be great for printing and cutting for cardmaking or scrapbooking, or used for sublimation or cut from vinyl. Click on the image to go to the design in the Silhouette Store.
I also have some Luck of the Irish Wordart and a gorgeous Four Leaf Clover Background or Stencil. The Four leaf clover background would be great for card making, scrapbooking or using as a stencil for crafting. The Word art would be great as print and cut, or for sublimation or vinyl. Click on the images below to go direct to the designs in the Silhouette Store.
Lastly I have an adorable, whimsical Watercolor St Patrick’s Day Print and Gnome perfect for Card Making, Scrapbooking, Art Journaling, Sublimation and more. Check it out at the Silhouette Design Store
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