Crafting with Poui Designs

Professional Editing in Silhouette Studio: Enhance Your Images with Ease!

2023-08-03T16:17:00.005-07:00

Did you know that you can enhance your images professionally in Silhouette Studio for printing? 😱

Yes, you can!

I discovered this about a month ago and it has benefitted my business so much and I thought I have to share this with you guys, my fellow Crafters and Designers!

This feature/panel can enhance your images for :

Sticker printing

Cards printing

Sublimation Printing

Here are some examples of color-enhanced images done in Silhouette Studio:

Sublimation images enhanced in Silhouette Studio

Sticker/Bookmark image enhanced in Silhouette Studio

Black Woman image enhanced in Silhouette Studio to make a Card

Amazing right!

You can do this too, it will surely work for you.

But what I have understood is that any of the versions have the ability to enhance your images, but only with the Silhouette Studio Business Edition you can save your images as png files.

You can get it here with only 1-time payment.

The enhancement panel is the 6th on the panelboard.

I am using the 3rd that looks like the sun.🔆

Color Contrast is the difference in brightness between foreground and background colors.

Color Saturation is the intensity of color in an image.

As the saturation increases, the colors appear to be more pure. When the saturation decreases, the colors appear to be more washed-out or pale.

Always select your image before starting with moving the Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation buttons.

Here is the video on how I enhanced my pictures.

Let me know in the comments if you will try this feature and what you will use it for.

Thank you so much for reading, be sure to subscribe to my blog for more cute ideas and tutorials.

Hello, It's Me Again

2023-07-21T15:10:00.004-07:00

Hello, Crafters and Designers, this is me Saskia Agrang from Poui Designs.

As you can see, I have been a blogger for 7 years. Wow!

I started blogging about crafts and foods when 2 years after I arrived in the USA.

I wanted to showcase the foods, that I cooked and how I did it.

At that time our family consisted of 4 members, now 7. How time flies! lol

After member number 5 was born, I started sewing.

My Little Pony got me inspired to sew cloth pony plushies. I did that for 5 years.

It was one of the best times in my life because I enjoyed it so much. I got to join other sewists from other states in Facebook groups and learn from them. My main sales point was eBay. There I was able to accept custom orders in my dm and payment thru Paypal. Oh, what a time! After my family expanded I started to look for something to do that would make me money while I'm busy taking care of my babies. So. I found about svg cut files.

Creating and selling SVG files, gave me the freedom that I needed at that time of my life. I started drawing African American kids' images and turned them into svg cut files for Cricut and Silhouette studio. My customer base was and is still awesome. Then I learned about something called "Sublimation"!

Sublimation has changed my life on a whole other level. The fact that you can print any image to any qualified substrate is amazing. My company,Poui Designs, carries sublimation paper, sublimation ink, and several sublimation blanks. In the meantime I started a Youtube channel, Crafting With Poui Designs.

I thought I would tell you what is going on in my life and where I have been.

I am thinking of blogging more over here with my Sublimation Crafts, but I will see how I can make that happen.

Great to catch up with you again,and bye for now . :)

Pony Plush Horn Tutorial

2017-04-25T21:48:00.000-07:00

This is how I make my Pony horns.

First I cut my pattern out and draw these 3 lines on the fabric

2. I sew over the lines. See that on mink the piles go downward. The stretch is horizontally.

3. I turn the fabric to the right side and place it on a piece of embroidery stabilizer. It enforces the stitch unto the fabric

4. I satin stitch (zig zag on a high density) these lines.

5. I cut off the stabilizer to be able to fold/bend the fabric to sew.

6. I fold the horn and pin it down and sew .

7.I turn it inside out and stuff it

8.I sew it into a circle and pull on the thread to close it.

9. I place it on the pony head andsew it around in a circle ,until it is establish firmly and tie a not and cut it off.

This was a quick tutorial about how I make my pony plush horns.

Feel free to leave questions in the comment area.

Like my Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/siamchuchus/

Thank you. :)

I'm Back!

2017-04-18T11:32:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

It's a long time that I have been here( sorry guys)
But I have decided to revamp the body pattern of my beanie plushies.
I will change the
1. Head pattern
2. The ears
3. the body and the hooves.
4. Embroidery design for an ITH(in the hoop) the wings

I know you guys will like it because it will be cuter and more adorable.
More ponies manes and tail patterns will be added to what I already have.

For the coming months I'll have added to the group:
Big Mac
Scootaloo
Pikamena
Twilight Sparkle

The plushies down here have the new pattern .So stay stuned for good stuff.

HOW TO MAKE STURDY EARS FOR STUFFED ANIMALS

2016-08-31T15:25:00.001-07:00

How to Make Sturdy Plushies Ears

This is how I make my pony plushies' ears sturdy so they are not flabby and hang down.

You'll need:

1. the ear you've sown out of fabric

2. A piece of fabric(make sure the ear can fit on it properly)

3. A piece of embroidery stabilizer.

Place all three items under each other like this.

Sew the stack and cut it out like this.

Turn them inside out. Your ears are ready to be sewn onto your plushie.

You can also substitute one of them with batting. If you don't want to spend money on batting, you use the stabilizer or just 2 pieces of fabric on top of each other.

With this technique, you can make your plushies' ears sturdy and cute.

With this technique, I made the ears of these plushies

Check out my Facebook Page for cute pony plushies.

My Etsyshop .

Plushie Patterns

2015-05-27T13:43:00.001-07:00

Hi there,

I wanted to make plushies patterns available for people who want to make beanie plushies and can't afford to buy them.
I have Fluttershy beanie pattern and the mane and tail here on Etsy

Derpy Hooves is also available

And so is Applejack's pattern

I'm planning to do Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie as well

following with the hoodie pattern

Feel free to ask me questions.
Thank you.

Fillies

2015-04-23T22:34:00.002-07:00

These are some of the Filly plushies I made :

This is Luna Filly and se is 11 inch tall without the horn. All these are being auctioned out on Ebay

Follow this link: http://www.ebay.com/usr/siamchuchu1705

Here is Thunderlane Colt. 11 inch tall

Our Great Miracle

2015-04-02T22:26:00.002-07:00

Our Great Miracle

Can I ask the neighbor to take us to the doctor? asked my husband. No,you don't have to,I said.I don't want to bother anybody, I thought. At that time my stomach was killing me. Every night at a certain time my stomach would hurt, Let's say around 3 o'clock in the morning. It would start hurting for longer than a hour. To be honest with you I thought I would die and mind you, I was 7 months pregnant. And my doctor cancelled the appointment so I had to wait for a whole week.
Finally the day of my appointment was here and I got to see the doctor.

It was October 17, 2008.I woke up in the morning ,took a bath, dressed and told my husband that if he didn't hear me in the house anymore that means I've left.
So, a few minutes later the cab came(A cab picked me up for every appointment)I stepped in ,signed the voucher and we left.We drove like half an hour to the clinic at the 21st Street.This clinic is more visited by Hispanic people so a lot of Spanish is spoken there. I signed in and after a couple of minutes I was called inside the doctor's office.My case manager was also there, a lovely lady.She said hi and asked me how things where going.

Not so fine I said. I've been sick for a whole week and I don't know exactly what's wrong with me.The assistant came and took my blood pressure. How is it,I asked. It's high, she answered. But you always told me it was good when I came here . Are you really sure that it wasn't high the other times I came here? It was never high,she said.

How are you doing today,asked the doctor.Not so well ,she's been having stomach pains,my case manager said. Hmmm? Tell me, how long have you been having this? From Sunday until last night, was my answer.You know what, I'll send you to the Women Hospital,and she gave me a letter. Okay,doctor I said,not knowing how serious my situation was.My case manager called another cab which came 15 minutes later.

We drove to downtown.I didn't know where the hospital was located at and neither did the cabdriver.He was asking me!After a minute he said,Oh I know.

Finally ,we found the place ,I got out and went into the building.The receptionist was very friendly.Such an attitude helps you to calm down,when you don't know what's happening to you.How can I help you today?she asked.I have this and I showed her the letter. Ok fill this form out and follow me. We went into a room.she gave me a cup to urinate in and a hospital gown to put on. Put this on and wait here, she said.
Wanna know what happened that day,look out for my next blog on "Miracle

Start of the Filly and Colt Marathon

2015-04-02T21:45:00.001-07:00

Just like I have promised, I'm working on my fillies and colts marathon.
They are so cute. As first I have this Luna filly

I'll be finishing her this weekend.

Number 2 of this marathon is Rarity Filly.

Like Luna , She is made of minky fabric and has machine embroidered eyes. (no cutie marks for she is a filly) Let me know what you think and be sure to look out for the more fillies and colts to come.
Gracias!
To see my other works: SiamchuchusPlushie
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Working on a bunch of Fillies and Colts

2015-03-26T23:12:00.002-07:00

Hi y'all
I'm so busy right now because I'm planning a fair here in Tulsa , that is everything doesn't sell online.
I am making a bunch of fillies and colts for sale. Here is the pattern:

They will look like babies, but they're youngies.

The bunch will include:

Trixie

Derpy

Rarity

Spitfire

and many more

Look out for these cuties. You can also follow me on Facebook:Siamchuchu's Art and More

Etsy: Siamchuchusplushies

Please leave a comment and I'll reply .

Thank you all

Firefly Plushie for Sale

2015-03-11T12:32:00.001-07:00

Hi Peepz,
How are you doing?
I recently made this plushie . She is Firefly from My Little Pony the old generation.
She is looking for a new home. If you follow this link, you Will see more pictures of her.
Firefly Plushie

Facebook :Siamchuchus Art and More

Upcoming Plans

2015-03-08T16:48:00.002-07:00

Peepz, I'm feeling great.
I have great plans as well.
I am going to make a LilPip plushie of 18-20 inch tall.
.

Furthermore, Thunderlane is next. Wow.!! I love that guy!
Everything is embroidered and i'm very excited

Fluttershy is up next than , she's also halfway done.
All of these guys will be up for sale.
I also want to do another plushie Give away in the near future.
Details on that will be in my next posts

Let me know if you have suggestions.
Comment please, it keeps me going.
Thanks ;)

Credits:
LiLpip by VectorBrony on DA
ThunderLane by 90Sigma on DA
Fluttershy by TellabArt on DA

Find me on Etsy: SiamchuchusPlushies
Facebook : Siamchuchus Art and More

More Plushies.

2015-02-19T22:59:00.000-08:00

Rarity beanie 16 inch

Here she is with a hoodie

Wild Fire with fire-red eyes. 14 inch

With hoodie and socks

I have more coming,
I'm designing some pony eye eye patterns for giveaway. Come back for more
Thank you :)

Recent Pony Plushies, Octavia , Maud Pie , Soarin and more

2015-02-18T10:33:00.000-08:00

Well, Friends
It's been a long time that I haven't updated stuff here but that will change.
I want to show you what I made some time ago until now.
And I also want to say that if you have questions , please let me know. I'll do my best to get your answer for you.

Let's see what's here:
Octavia Melody. Isn't she cute?

She stands 18'5 inches tall and very huggable.

This is Maud Pie. She is made of grey and Jewel minky
She is 18 inches tall. You can cuddle up with her this winter.

I also made some beanies /shoulder ponies. Here are some : Princess Cadence.

Her size like the other here down below is 16 inches side ways.

Big Macintosh beanie

Fluttershy beanie

Maud Pie in Christmas outfit.

Plushie to raise money for Charity

Button Mash

Soarin beanie

Beanies Christmas Present

To make your own beanie plush . You can start with this pony laying pattern link by Voodootiki
Please let me know if you have questions.
You can find me on Etsy Etsyshop
Facebook: Siamchuchu

Various Pony Plushies

2014-08-11T12:59:00.003-07:00

For more info go here:My Little Pony Plushies by Siamchuchu

Siamchuchu's Commission Price List

2014-07-15T20:25:00.001-07:00

Siamchuchu's Commission List

I make minky ponies with machine embroidered eyes and cutie marks.
They come in the 3 sizes: ,14 inch and 17-18inch and 16 inch beanies with cutie marks.

13-14 inches Ponies
All with cutie marks.

Fluttershy: $200
Pinkie Pie $200
Rarity: $200
Applejack $200

Hoodies are an additional $30

17 inches Ponies

Fluttershy $300
Pinkie Pie $300 (18 inch)
Rarity $300
Applejack $300 (18)

Hoodies are an additional $30.

Beanies 16 inch
Derpy: $90
Pinkie Pie $90
Scootaloo: $75
Fluttershy: $90
Adagio : $150

Applejack: $110(with hat)
Sweetie Belle: $80
Applebloom: $75
2-coloured OC with cutie mark will be $100

Hoodies are an additional $20

All 16"Princesses :
Cadence $200
Shipping in the USA is Free
Shipping international for beanies is $20
Shipping international for medium and big ponies is $40-$55

Payment:
I accept Paypal only

Note:
1.Do know that as much as I want to make ponies for everybody , I don't give away free ponies.
Otherwise is when I do a Give away contest. This is how I make my living for now, so I hope you understand.

2.I DO NOT give away my patterns, I have created it over 2 years. If you check ,you'll find some here on the internet.

3. This is my full time job and my prices are very low.

Please let me know if you have questions
Here is my Facebook Page Link My Little Pony Plushies by Siamchuchu
I'm also on Ebay:Siamchuchu To store and More
Thank you!!

Maud Pie Pony Plush

2014-05-13T15:37:00.001-07:00

I recently made this Maud Pie Plush( sister of Pinkie Pie )
She stands 14.5 inch tall and is made of minky fabric with machine embroidered details.
Buy her here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=351070147311&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Siamchuchu Toy Store and More

Scootaloo beanie and Scootaloo in hoodie.

2014-05-08T13:51:00.001-07:00

Scootaloo Beanie Plush WIP

2014-04-20T21:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends,

I'm busy making another baby and that's a beanie Scootaloo.
It's a commission for someone on DeviantArt.com
Here she is.
Length : 16 inch
Material : Minky
Eyes: Machine embroidered.

I will post the finished work here, when I'm done.
So stay tuned!
Thank you!
Visit My Ebay Store for more pony plushies.
Email me @ vernaagr@gmail.com

Vinyl Scratch and Luna Beanie Plush #2

2014-04-16T21:41:00.001-07:00

I managed to make another Vinyl Scratch and Luna beanie plushie.

She is so adorable, I love how she turned out.

Here's the second Vinyl Scratch I made. She is 18" tall and is made of minky fabric and has machine embroidered details.

Vinyl Scratch Dj Pon3 is done

2014-04-09T20:07:00.000-07:00

She is here. Well and done

For commissions write to vernaagr @gmail.com.
This pony is sold, but I can make it for you upon order. Than k you. :)

Luna beanie plush update

2014-04-08T17:51:00.000-07:00

She is done!!
Luna is 16 inches long. She's made of Shannon cuddle 3 minky. I put some big stones in her tail and mane.She wears 4 socke as well.
Please comment if you can, it means a lot to me. You can also order her. Let me know.
Thank you

Flutterbat Finished, Wow!!

2014-04-05T21:08:00.000-07:00

Well, I finished the Flutterbat I've been working on.
She stands 15 tall from hoof to head and with ear 2 inch more. I put batting in her mane and wires in her wings for flexibility.

I stuffed her with hypo-allergenic polyfill. She really turned out good to me,. She is so soft, great for cuddling with.

Here she is:

Let me know in the comment section if you have questions or suggestions.

Maybe I can help you with pony info that you never thought of. :)

Ebay Store Siamchuchu-Toys-Store-and-More

Deviantart ID:siamchuchu

The ponies I'm working on right now

2014-04-03T11:57:00.000-07:00

These days I'm working on 4 ponies:

2 Flutterbats 1 standing and 1 flying.
.

1 Vinyl Scratch /DJ pon3 pony and

1 Luna beanie plush .

Ebay Store:Siamchuchu-Toys-Store-and-More
Facebook: My Little Pony~ Abisaje Designs
DeviantArt: Siamchuchu

Please let me know, what you think.
Thank you!!

My Little Pony Eyes and Cutiemarks

2014-03-23T12:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some pony eye vector I use to make my ponies:

This is an Applejacks cutiemark. I like the way these apples are designed. They come out very neat when embroidered .

Here's is how they came out on my pony AJ

I haven't used this eye yet. But I will in the near future.

This Crystal Applejack is in my bucket list. I will make her. I'm still gathering thoughts about the mane and tail.

This Vinyl Scratch/ DJ pon3 cutie mark. I'm making one right now and I'm so excited.

This is a Flutterbat eye

This is Flutterbat cutiemark

Pinkie Pie Eye.

Pinkie is also in my bucket list. I WILL make her.

Fluttershy Cutiemark.

This is how they came out.

I'll be posting more ponies and cutiemarks. If you want more info please let me know.
My Little Pony Plush Commission list