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Marnie Hofstadt

I’ve been a professional in the world of vinyl cutting for over 10 years now and specialize in educating others on how to use commercial vinyl plotters. If you’ve got a question on any machine with a servo motor, make sure you come straight to me! I’ve also been running a successful side hustle for the past few years selling my heat transfer designs on Etsy. Crafting and cutting are pretty much my world but I’m also obsessed with Harry Potter and my cat, Hagrid.

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USCutter MH 34in Review

By Marnie Hofstadt

Up until now, the USCutter MH Series (available now on Amazon) had almost passed us…

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Compared: The Best Vinyl Sticker Cutting Machines

By Marnie Hofstadt

“What’s the best vinyl sticker machine?” “How do I weed and transfer my stickers to…

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24 Free Valentine’s Day SVG Files

By Marnie Hofstadt

Looking for free Valentine’s SVG files? We’ve got you covered. Valentine’s Day is one of…

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1 Huge List of Free Font Resources

By Marnie Hofstadt

Looking for free fonts to use with your vinyl cutter? We’ve got you covered. About…

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15 Christmas & New Year Crafts To Make With Your Cricut Or Silhouette

By Marnie Hofstadt

December, already! How did that happen?! Christmas crafts are one of our most special things…

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The Best Christmas Gifts For Crafters [2019 Edition]

By Marnie Hofstadt

Who else is excited for Christmas this year?! Whether you’re compiling a wish list for…

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13 Best Thanksgiving Projects For Cricut And Silhouette Cameo

By Marnie Hofstadt

It’s November so you know what that means… time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving…

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24 Halloween Projects for Your Cricut or Silhouette Machine

By Marnie Hofstadt

Looking for some Silhouette and Cricut Halloween projects? We’ve got you covered. It’s October, so…

Compared: The 6 Best Fabric Cutting Machines

By Marnie Hofstadt

Our main focus has always been on vinyl and paper crafts, but recently we’ve been…

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KNK Zing Air vs KNK Force vs KNK Maxx Air

By Marnie Hofstadt

You can be sure that you’re getting something special when you buy a KNK computerized…

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How To Restick Your Cricut Mat

By Marnie Hofstadt

One question we get a lot over here is crafters asking how to clean a…

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KNK Zing Orbit Review

By Marnie Hofstadt

It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the KNK computerized cutters. Which is why…

Oracal 651 Vinyl: Best Deals & Discounts

By Marnie Hofstadt

ORACAL 651 is a medium-term vinyl, perfect for indoor and outdoor lettering, marking and decorations.…

KNK Zing Air

KNK Zing Air Review

By Marnie Hofstadt

The KNK Zing Air (available on Amazon) is an entry level electronic cutter that can…

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USCutter Laserpoint II Review

By Marnie Hofstadt

The first thing that attracts most people to the USCutter Laserpoint II (available to buy…

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1 Huge List of SVG Files, Tutorials & Freebies

By Marnie Hofstadt

Looking for free SVG files for Cricut, Silhouette or your favorite craft cutter? Good news!…

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Compared: The Best Roland Vinyl Cutters

By Marnie Hofstadt

We’ve been on something of a professional vinyl cutting kick at the moment after reviewing…

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Graphtec CE6000 vs Graphtec FC8600

By Marnie Hofstadt

So… you’ve decided to invest in a Graphtec plotter. Great decision — Graphtec are at…

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How To Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl

By Marnie Hofstadt

Discovering all the different things that you can create is one of the great joys…

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13 Of The Best Craft And Cutting Blogs

By Marnie Hofstadt

Reading the best craft blogs is a surefire way to inspire and excite us to get…

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I’m a life long crafter with a passion for vinyl cutting — it’s been both a hobby and a career for me over the past 5 years. Everyday I love testing new machines, materials and techniques and passing my tips and reviews along to my crafting friends and readers.

Marnie Hofstadt

I’ve been a professional in the world of vinyl cutting for over 10 years now and specialize in educating others on how to use commercial vinyl plotters. If you’ve got a question on any machine with a servo motor, make sure you come straight to me!

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