It comes with 50 shapes. You can make your own shapes in PS or any other graphics program and import them into the Silhouette software using the "get outline" function. They also have an online store with thousands of shapes, and you can download each one for $1.99.
I think the most revolutionary function for digi-people is the "print & cut" function though. It means we can design a greeting card/layout digitally in PS, PSE, PSP, or whatever software you use. Then just drag the different pieces onto a 8.5x11 new document. Save it as a hies jpeg for printing. Then you would import the jpeg into the Silhouette software. There's a couple of steps, but the gist of it is, you print it out through the Silhouette software with the cutting registration marks on it. Then you just stick your printout onto the sticky cutting mat and the machine will cut all the pieces out for you!
I'm making some kraft treat bags for the holidays. I'll be back with photos when those are done.
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