02/22/12 *UPDATE* – Coupon code has expired.
For 10% off all monthly subscriptions at silhouette america, try coupon code SCRAPBOOK EXPRESS
Here’s my Cameo story….
So I used the blade that came with my cameo maybe a dozen times and then it started tearing the paper. I called Silhouette America and they said it was very common for the blade tip to break off if I changed the settings so to try another. So I took my brand new replacement blade out of the package, put it in the cameo and proceeded to try to cut an image. It wouldn’t even cut through the paper. So I put on a thin piece of paper and it still wouldn’t cut. Changed the settings, still not cutting. The lady on the phone said I probably broke the tip off again (I don’t think so, I think it was defective) and that she would send me a replacement but to always try the double cut feature before changing the settings in the future.
So while I wait for my new blade I started thinking it sounds like the blades are not made very well so it would be a good idea to have a handful in my stash for times like this. (I needed to make some cards and now I have to do it without my cameo which is frustrating) so I posted on twopeas message forum and a lovely lady shared a coupon code with me for everything at silhouetteamerica.com (except the actual cameo itself). Here is the info!
40% off all accessories at www.silhouetteamerica.com when you use the coupon code CRAFT.
I just stocked up on not just blades but also mats! Lord knows I’ve abused the one I have since I’m still learning the settings for different papers.
There is a serious learning curve when it comes to the settings on the cameo. It is frustrating for me because as a former cricut owner, I was used to doing things easily and now I never seem to be able to cut anything right the first time. If anyone knows of a blade settings guide for different papers, please let me know. I’d love to save more blades and mats by having the right info. I use mostly American Crafts, Coordinations, Papertrey Ink and Stampin’ Up papers when cutting. Tips are appreciated since I’m a frustrated newbie to the Cameo!
Thanks!
Kat…OMG you are answering my prayers. I am also a long time cricut user (got it down to a science) and now a proud owner of a Cameo and for the life of me I can’t get anything with any sort of detail to print properly. I am mostly using Stampin up paper and I have used the double cut feature, but I must be a moron because I have wasted so much paper trying to print certain things. Thanks so much for the coupon. I need some serious tips!!! Thanks for your awesome blog.
I received a Cameo for Christmas from my husband for Christmas and I love it! However, I quickly discovered that Stampin’ Up cardstock is not very compatible with the Cameo. This is very sad for me because I have a large stock of Stampin’ Up paper! I don’t seem to have any problems with other paper, even on intricate designs. I read on one blog that Stampin’ Up paper has a high cotton content which is what causes this problem. Hope this sheds more light on the cutting issue!
By the way, I forgot to thank you for your excellent information. As you said, there is not a lot of information available out there. Hopefully more people will begin to share what they are learning about their Cameos.
thank you soooooo much for the coupon code!! i just ordered 2 mats and 2 blades as i just got my cameo last weekend and the shape of the mat is starting to worry me. there’s probably nothing to really worry about but it will be nice to have backups. again, thanks!
this coupon code isn’t working for me.. has anyone else had trouble?
Has anybody found out a solution for the Stampin Up paper? I have tons of it also, and wasn’t planning on buying more paper for the Cameo! I have found that it works pretty good at 3 and 30 or 33 depending on the design, but still, it is awful to waste perfectly good paper!!
I will update the settings post to include stampin’ up paper settings 🙂 That’s what I use most often, stampin’ up and PTI cardstock.