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You are here: Home / Giveaway / Learn the Art of Digital Design with Jessica Sprague | Giveaway

Learn the Art of Digital Design with Jessica Sprague | Giveaway

0 · May 8, 2012 · 78 Comments

I have been recently introduced to a fabulous online learning site that I adore!! Many, many moons ago I was a scrapbooker. I hoarded paper and embellishment like they were life sustaining materials. I would pull out all of my supplies and my house would be over taken with buttons and brads, pens and chalk, stamps and ink… whatever the hot scrapbooking trend was at the time.  A few years later I discovered that you could digitally scrapbook and my life completely changed!! I loved that I could still create the same look with just a click of my mouse and a little digital creativity. I loved that my house no longer had to look like a craft store tornado and just come through every weekend.  The issue, there was a bit of a learning curve involved with figuring out this new digital medium.  I learned on Photoshop elements with the slow, trial by error method.  How happy I would have been if I would have had Jessica Sprague come to my rescue!!

What is JessicaSprague.com?

JessicaSprague.com is a fabulous online digital art classroom.  They teach classes in Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Adobe Illustrator and now they even have classes for the Silhouette!!!

 

Haven't you ALWAYS wanted to learn how to use these powerful tools? I know I have! Even though I feel pretty comfortable with some of these programs, I know that I don't use them to their full potential. This would be a great way to start from the beginning if you are new to the software or take some more advanced classes just to sharpen your skills. The classes are on your own time and self paced.  You can start and stop the video and practice the skill you've just learned so you know you've mastered it before you move on. Not only that, but if you have questions they have a fabulous forum that you can pop into and ask away, plus a fun gallery to share your work with others who have taken the class.

My Class Experience

I had the opportunity to take the Silhouette classes over the weekend and I LOVED them!! I was shocked that even in the very first lesson, an old Silhouette veteran like myself… LEARNED SOMETHING NEW!!

 

The class was so easy to follow with a very talented and knowledgeable instructor named Kerri Bradford…

Of Kerri Bradford Studio fame… She is one talented lady! She takes you step by step, on how to get to know your Silhouette. It doesn't matter if you have a CAMEO or an older version. She makes sure that everyone learns how to use their machine. The videos are clear and very well laid out, plus they are visually appealing {that's a big deal to me!}

Here is what Lesson One looks like and a brief overview of what you cover…

And a quick little snip of the beginning of the video… isn't it pretty?

The nice thing about these classes are that they are very affordable. The beginning class is $25 and the more advanced class is $30.  A steal really!  Think of all the wonderful things you can do with your Silhouette if you COULD JUST FIGURE OUT HOW!! I know I was in that boat… and YES, I'm a seasoned veteran.

The Giveaway

The lovely folks at Jessica Sprague have generously offered BOTH Silhouette classes for one lucky WhipperBerry reader. So, if you're one of the thousands who have reciently purchased a Silhouette {no matter what model} or know someone who has, this giveaway is for you!! Here's what you need to do to enter…

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Make sure you head over to JessicaSprague.com and check out all of the fabulous things they have there.  They also have wonderful digital library that you can purchase for all your digital designing needs. Don't forget to come back tomorrow… a little bird has told me that we are going to have another great Silhouette DEAL!!

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  1. Brittney Crabtree says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I would love to know how to use the trace feature better.

    Reply
  2. Mandie McKenzie says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I want to learn how to do glass etching with vinyl.

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  3. Melissa Golliday says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:01 am

    I think these classes would be amazing!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:48 am

    This couldn’t have come at a perfect time! Just started working with my Silhouette and would love to learn more about its features!

    Reply
  5. Tiffanie says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I just received a silhouette and only have mastered the very basics. Could really use these classes to really get me going! Thanks for the chance! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Angie says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:07 am

    I would love to learn to cut the vinyl more efficiently. I want to use the Cameo for everything! Not just cutting out paper words.
    (I’ve got that mastered 🙂 )

    Reply
  7. Lindsay says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:29 am

    I NEED these classes! I just got my Silhouette last week and haven’t even taken out out of the box. There’s so many things I want to learn to do. I’d like to make my twins some T-shirts, I’m going to make a vinyl for my office at work, I want to make everything!

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  8. Justine Brent says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I want to make some stencils!

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  9. Tabitha says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I had no idea something like this existed! I could so benefit from some silhouette classes!

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  10. cassie says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:34 am

    I’ve been a big Jessica Sprague fan for years! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win the class package. thanks so much for the chance.

    Reply
  11. Ann Marie says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:41 am

    I just got my silhouette last week and these are about the only classes I haven’t taken at JS. I’d love to win!!

    Reply
  12. Janelle says

    May 8, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    I just won a silhouette cameo (it’s on it’s way–squeel!) and I haven’t the foggiest where to start, so these classes would be heaven sent!

    Reply
  13. Marin D says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    My mom has one and I’d love to help her use it to its full potential. We have cut a few things on it but it has kind of just sat there collecting dust. I know she’d like to cut some vinyl.

    Reply
  14. Kerren says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win! Would love to learn more about the tracing function.

    Reply
  15. Amy Hinkle says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I would love to learn how break a letter in half to sandwich a name between the two parts

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  16. Kristi H says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I have had a Silhouette for a little while but would love to learn more about all the features.

    Reply
  17. Aubrey S. says

    May 8, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I would love to learn how to make cute onesies to give as baby shower gifts!!

    Reply
  18. Lauren @ All Things Homie says

    May 8, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    I would love to learn how to print and cut images!

    Reply
  19. Erin Wiley says

    May 8, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    My new silhouette arrives on 5/10 and I know nothing!! I want to dive right in and I’m impatient, so this class would be great fo me!

    Reply
  20. bekah says

    May 8, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I just got a Cameo for my birthday… last week. I know so little, so I’d LOVE to win these classes! Thanks for the great giveaway.

    Reply
  21. SheilaG says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    I got the Cameo for Clhristmas and haven’t used it much- it’s so overwhelming, would love to have someone hold my hand through it, virtual though it may be. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Kathy Ann says

    May 9, 2012 at 4:09 am

    I want to learn about the print and cut feature and also cutting vinyl for home decor. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  23. Nancy says

    May 9, 2012 at 4:37 am

    I have had my silhouette for a bit, but I have been too intimidated to use it. The help would be wonderful!!

    Reply
  24. Felicia Kramer says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:15 am

    I bought a cameo before Christmas but now just starting to work with it. Wasted a lot of vinyl so far! Need help.

    Reply
  25. Felicia Kramer says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:16 am

    I already follow Whipperberry.

    Reply
  26. Felicia Kramer says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Already follow Whipperberry on Pinterest.

    Reply
  27. Felicia Kramer says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Following Jessica.

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  28. Barb says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:52 am

    I would love learning advanced features!

    Reply
  29. Lana says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:02 am

    OMG, I would LOVE to WIN this giveaway!!! I got a Cameo for Christmas and have only made cards! I would LOVE to learn how to really use my Cameo! Thanks for a chance to win!

    Reply
  30. Whitney Cantrell says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:07 am

    I am gonna purchase a Cameo in the next 2 weeks. I could so use this class to learn all the ino and outs of the program and how to work the thing. I have a Cricut and am in the process of selling it now to get the Cameo.

    Reply
  31. jeanie dickinson says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:18 am

    you have a lovely blog….i just need a refresher and need to know how to put my silhouette on my imac instead of a pc.

    thanks have a great day.

    Reply
  32. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:26 am

    What an amazing giveaway! I’ve followed Jessica for a while now and love what she has to offer! I had no idea she had Silhouette classes, too! (where have I been?)…I would LOVE to learn how to use my Silhouette to print and cut my own designs…invitations, home decor, etc. I’ve tried and tried and I just can’t see to learn on my own. I’d also like to master the tracing function…thanks so much for the chance to win!!!

    Reply
  33. Barbara Dundas says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:38 am

    Getting my Silhouette soon and need some classes on how to use it.

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  34. Cindi says

    May 9, 2012 at 6:59 am

    I just upgraded to the Cameo and would love to learn all the new features!

    Reply
  35. Monica says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:09 am

    I’m LOVING Kerri’s “Getting to Know You” class and I’m certain I’d love “Oh, the Place You’ll Go” just as much!

    Reply
  36. Din T says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:42 am

    I would love to learn how to use products other than paper with the Silhouette.

    Reply
  37. Patty says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:47 am

    I would love to understand the tracing function. Thank you for this offer.

    Reply
  38. Patty says

    May 9, 2012 at 8:02 am

    Following @jessica_sprague on Twitter

    Reply
  39. Theresa J says

    May 9, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I would love to learn how to do glass etching

    Reply
  40. Lucinda Taussig says

    May 9, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I would love to overcome the fear of making mistakes with my machine. I’ve had several false starts where my project ends up tearing or not cutting all the way through.

    Reply
  41. fawn strunk says

    May 9, 2012 at 9:57 am

    I see all the wonderfrul things that people are making with the machine. I want to be able to create what I want and need at that time. I think that the program is a lil intimidating and need to learn it so that I can use the machine. Pleae help I bought this and MTC and paid $$$$ and don’t understand it.

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  42. Sue says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I am new to the Cameo, well any digital program actually. I would love to be able to do anything properly without having to flip between “help” and my work page. lol The few items I have completed turned out nice but I know there is so much more to learn. Thanks for the chance of winning. These classes sound like a great deal whether or not I win.

    Reply
  43. Gretchen says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:22 am

    I finally own a silhouette and would love to learn how to use it, instead of just guessing how to use it!! 🙂

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  44. Andrea Jones says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I *desperately* want to figure out how to take the Printables that come with my Scrapbook Circle kits and use the print+cut feature with them so I don’t have to spend HOURS every month fussycutting every last one of those cute elements out.

    Reply
  45. Jill says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I have a Cameo that I’ve never used because I don’t know how! I would LOVE this prize!

    Reply
  46. Chelsea @ {twotwentyone} says

    May 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I’d love to learn how to use my Silhouette in more ways!

    Reply
  47. Cindy Brooks says

    May 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I need some help learning to trace well!

    Reply
  48. Bridgett Stahlman says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I want to learn how to learn how to convert images in silhouette files

    Reply
  49. Mary Moseley says

    May 9, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    I would love to learn ALL things Silhouette. It seems as though the opportunities are endless!

    Reply
  50. Monica says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    I didn’t see the specifics when commenting previously, so I’ll try again: I would love to learn more about the designing aspect. I have experience with designing vectors (Illustrator or CorelDRAW rather than Photoshop) but I’m not finding the commands I’d like to.

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  51. Sharon says

    May 9, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Would love to learn this machine! Just received it a week and a half ago!

    Reply
  52. craftlounge says

    May 9, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Would love to just learn how to use the whole machine better. Have had mine for a few years but still have trouble figuring out parts of what I am doing. I feel like every time I figure it out they change the software!

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  53. Catherine a. says

    May 9, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I’m new to the machine. I would love to learn how to make those really intricate cuts like words and frames for things like project life.

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  54. StephM says

    May 9, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    My Silhouette just arrived today! I could definitely use a class.

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  55. ellen says

    May 10, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Id like to learn the how to print & then cut. All i have done so far is cut! Thanks for the change to win!

    Reply
  56. Jennifer Hutchinson says

    May 10, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I would love how to make the little cute designs different colors. Do I have to cut all the pieces in out multiple colors of paper? Is there a way to fill in the design or only trace it using the sketch pens? I need help!
    Huge Fan!
    Jen @ f5

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  57. Rachel R says

    May 10, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I am taking the advanced class now, but would love to take the beginning class!! Thanks for the chance!

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  58. Deb says

    May 10, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Everything!

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  59. Colleen E says

    May 10, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I’ve taken a few of Jessica’s classes and love them! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  60. Beth says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Wow, great giveaway! would love to win it!

    Reply
  61. Kristine SCHNITTGEN says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I love everything Jessica and her gang do. I haven’t been able to take the Silouette class yet so I would love to!!!

    Reply
  62. Kim miller says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I would love to take these classes!!!

    Reply
    • Kim Miller says

      May 10, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      sorry didn’t mean to post twice

      Reply
  63. Roberta says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:31 am

    I’m currently learning Silhouette Studio the trial by error method. LOL! I would love to be able to really dig in and create knowing what each tools does without guessing.

    Reply
  64. Sarah says

    May 10, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Would love to win this. I love my Silhouette but there’s always more to learn! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
  65. Kasey says

    May 10, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    I would love how to cleanly cut out my own shapes. I can NEVER make that work!

    Reply
  66. Kim Miller says

    May 10, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I would love to win these so I can learn about it! Thanks!!

    Reply
  67. Lee A says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Would love a chance to win the classes thanks!!

    Reply
  68. Melinda T says

    May 10, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    I have a silhouette and I don’t know how to properly use it! I would love to take the beginner’s class and learn how to do the basic stuff and work up from there and begin to make my own designs!

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  69. Janelle says

    May 11, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Learning more about the software would be wonderful!

    Reply
  70. Mary says

    May 11, 2012 at 8:36 am

    I would probably give it to my friend Cheryl for her upcoming birthday since she has a Silhouette and I don’t. Unless i win one soon!

    Reply
  71. Krystal F says

    May 11, 2012 at 8:49 am

    I have had my cameo for about six months, and though I love it, I know there is so much more that I could be doing if I just knew how to use it better.

    Reply
  72. Paola says

    May 11, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    I would like to learn how to use all its functions. I just got my Cameo and can’t wait to start creating. Thanks for the shot at winning the class.

    Reply
  73. Chrissy says

    May 11, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I feel lost with my Silhouette – I’m not sure all the things it can do so the very basics would be great and build from there.

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  74. mekei says

    May 11, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    i want to make harry potter tshirts

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  75. Vicki says

    May 11, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I want to learn how to make my own print and cuts.

    Reply
  76. Terri Torrez says

    May 12, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I really want to take both of these classes. I love my Silhouette but I know I’m not getting nearly as much out of it as I could be.

    Reply
  77. Sarina says

    May 12, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    I have seen people build layouts, cards and projects with the software then cut out the various pieces. I would like to learn how to do that quickly and effeciently.

    Reply

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