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Beginner Vinyl Tutorial: “Let’s Flamingle” Cut File + Tray

New to vinyl? Here’s a detailed, step-by-step beginner vinyl tutorial to make an adorable “Let’s Flamingle” tray with your Silhouette Cameo! I’ve owned a Silhouette for 5 years now (!!), and been blogging Silhouette projects since the very beginning. (In fact, you can see my very first Silhouette project here!) But in all the years I’ve been sharing Silhouette projects, I realized that I’ve never shared an honest-to-goodness, super detailed, step-by-step beginner vinyl tutorial. Well, friends, that is remedied today! I was trying out Silhouette’s new Oracal 651 vinyl with a cute “Let’s Flamingle” […]

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HTV Reverse Canvas Tutorial + Life is Better at the Beach Cut File

Looking for an easy, fun, and inexpensive craft idea? Make a reverse canvas with this HTV Reverse Canvas Tutorial. I made an ombre “Life is Better at the Beach” reverse canvas with heat transfer vinyl, but you can use this technique to make decor for any season or occasion! Who’s ready for the beach??? Meeeeeeeee!! We’ve got a beach vacation planned this month and I cannot wait! Unfortunately my margaritas will be virgin this year, but I’m still looking forward to sitting on the beach with a cool drink and a good book while […]

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Printable Summer Planner + Free Summer Calendar

Be intentional with your planning and goal setting this summer by using this Printable Summer Planner! It’s a great way to get organized and create some structure and routine for your family this summer. I can hardly believe it, but it’s almost summer! And even though school doesn’t let out around here until the middle of June, I’ve already been signing the kids up for summer camps and swim lessons, planning vacations and day trips, and trying to set some goals for my summer at home with both kids. Since we’re expecting baby #3 in October, I’m […]

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DIY Teacher Gift Ideas to Make with Your Silhouette

Get crafty with these 20 creative teacher gift ideas to make with your Silhouette or Cricut! One of the things I love about my Silhouette is how easy it is to whip up custom gifts for any occasion. Teacher gifts are no exception! And teachers definitely deserve extra recognition…as a former teacher, I can attest that being a teacher is HARD work. So with Teacher Appreciation Day coming up in the beginning of May, I thought we could all use some inspiration for easy teacher appreciation gifts to make with your Silhouette or Cricut! There […]

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May

School’s Out for Summer Cut File

Create a fun end-of-the-year shirt, teacher gift, sign, and more with this free School’s Out for Summer cut file for your Silhouette or Cricut! Somehow, we’re already here…at the end of another school year! How does it always sneak up on us so quickly? I realize that some of you are already a week or so into summer vacation (y’all are crazy), but around here school doesn’t let out until the second week in June. For those of you who still have a bit of school left, I thought this hand lettered School’s Our For Summer cut… READ MORE

Mar

Not Lucky Just Blessed – St. Patrick’s Day SVG

St. Patrick’s Day SVG – “Not Lucky, Just Blessed.” Use this hand lettered cut file with your Silhouette or Cricut to make a St. Patrick’s day shirt, tote, mug, home decor, and more! Quick confession – I am not really into St. Patrick’s Day. I’m not Irish and my family never had any St. Patrick’s Day traditions, so when I was growing up the only thing that made that day different was digging through my dresser to find a green shirt to wear. Quite honestly, it’s stayed the same as an adult! The only real “celebration”… READ MORE

Feb

Free Cut Files for Valentine’s Day

Looking for some Valentine’s designs to use to whip up a quick shirt, sign, or other project with your Silhouette or Cricut? Here’s a great list of over 35 FREE cut files for Valentine’s Day! I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day always sneaks up on me! January seems to drag on forever with it’s gloomy gray and cold days…and then all of a sudden, it’s February and there’s only two weeks to craft all of the Valentine things! To be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. I’m not a big fan… READ MORE

Feb

“Little Sweetheart” Valentine’s Onesie Cut File

Whip up this adorable “little sweetheart” onesie for a sweet baby girl in your life using this free Valentine’s Onesie cut file! Use glitter heat transfer vinyl for extra glam and sparkle. Hey, strangers…it’s been a while! I’ve been giving myself a bit of an extended blogging break as I navigate the waters as a mama of three. It made me a little sad to miss out on blogging fun Thanksgiving and Christmas projects, but it’s also been refreshing to just take a bit of a step back. I’ll be back to create content and publish… READ MORE

Dec

DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub + Printable Labels

Need a quick, easy, and inexpensive DIY gift idea? Lora from Craftivity Designs is here with a great solution – make a big batch of peppermint sugar scrub and package it up with these free printable labels. These adorable little jars would be great for teacher gifts, neighbor gifts, stocking stuffers, or even as part of a gift basket with some other pampering products! *************** A few weekends ago, several friends and I gathered together for a craft night. My favorite of the four crafts was a peppermint sugar scrub that we completed in minutes (seriously, about… READ MORE

Dec

DIY Christmas Vase Filler Yarn Balls

I love a quick, easy, fun, inexpensive, practical craft project (doesn’t everybody?) and this DIY checks all those boxes! I am actually surprised how much I love these Christmas “yarn balls” – such a creative idea for an easy Christmas vase filler from my friend Carmen over at Gross to Grandiose. These yarn balls look like high-end vase filler you’d buy in a fancy home decor store, but really are super easy to make – for any season or decor style. Read on for the full how-to! *************** Christmastime is heeeerrrreee!! I hope you heard that in… READ MORE

Dec

50 Free Christmas Cut Files!

A big list of FIFTY free Christmas cut files for all kinds of crafting with your Silhouette or Cricut – DIY Christmas shirts, ornaments, signs, home decor, gifts, and more! It’s CHRISTMAS CRAFTING SEASON, y’all!! Yahoo! And you know I love my Silhouette – it’s my favorite crafting tool of all time, by far. It gets a major workout through November and December as I’m crafting up Christmas decor, shirts, ornaments, and – of course – handmade Christmas gifts! I love to create my own designs when I have the time/motivation/inspiration, but it… READ MORE

Nov

Free Printable Christmas Charades

My friend Lora from Craftivity Designs is back again with another fun printable – this time, it’s a free printable Christmas Charades game! This is perfect for Christmas parties with kids OR adults, and would even be great for playing at home with your family. And the cards are so cute! I hope you enjoy this great printable Christmas game. *************** Does your family like to play Charades? If so, this set of free printable Christmas Charades will be a hit during the holidays. It’s an easy activity to have on hand for Christmas parties or a… READ MORE

Nov

The Ultimate Silhouette Gift Guide and Wish List

If you’ve stumbled upon this post, you’re likely one of three people…A) a crafter, thinking about purchasing a Silhouette machine (or asking for one as a gift!); B) a Silhouette user looking for reviews/ideas on Silhouette materials and tools, or C) someone who doesn’t know much about Silhouettes at all, looking for gift ideas for a crafter in your life! Well, I’m glad you’re here :-) I’ve got some ideas and answers for all three of you in this post, which I’ve deemed the ULTIMATE Silhouette Gift Guide and Wish List! But before we get to the lists,… READ MORE

Nov

Easy DIY Burlap Leaf Garland

I know that many folks are already on to Christmas decorating…but for those of you not quite ready to let go of fall – or those that are hosting Thanksgiving! – here’s a quick and easy DIY burlap leaf garland tutorial from Carmen over at Gross to Grandiose! I love how simple this project is to put together, but the colors and texture add such a beautiful touch to her mantle. It would be perfect on a Thanksgiving buffet table, too! ********** I love decorating for the holidays, but with us having a fixer… READ MORE

Nov

And then there were FIVE!

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve been a family of FIVE for almost a month now (!!!), so I thought it was about time I introduced you all to the newest member of our sweet family. Everyone, meet Clara! Thanks to our friend Amber from Amber Roy Photography for these beautiful photos! I won’t go into great depth with birth story details, but true to the precedent set by her big brother and sister she decided she was too comfy on the inside and hung on well past her due date. I went in for… READ MORE

Oct

Roll a Turkey – Free Thanksgiving Game for Kids!

I just love this free Thanksgiving game for Kids from our contributor, Lora over at Craftivity Designs! All you need to play are these free printable cards, a die, and some M&Ms. What a great idea to keep the kids occupied after Thanksgiving dinner! ********** As much as you and I love to sit down to a Thanksgiving meal — chatting with family and enjoying second (or third! #guilty) helpings — it can be a long meal for the kiddos. This year, give each child a copy of a free Thanksgiving game, called “Roll… READ MORE

Oct

Halloween Costume Ideas for Newborns

Newborn babies need cute costumes too! Here’s a list of Halloween costume ideas for newborns that are super adorable, but still comfortable and practical for even the newest little ones. This post contains affiliate links – click here to read my full disclosure. Baby Halloween costumes are just the cutest, aren’t they? I had fun browsing around this summer, trying to come up with an idea for our October baby. With a due date in early October, I knew that we would be out and about with our little one by Halloween – but that with… READ MORE

Oct

Silhouette Shrink Plastic Tutorial – DIY Charm Bracelet

Have you tried using Shrink Plastic Sheets with your Silhouette? I haven’t, but this guest post by Felicita from Casa Moncada makes me want to go try it right now! She made the most adorable floral charm bracelet. I hope you’re inspired by this Silhouette Shrink Plastic Tutorial! ********** I recently discovered shrink plastic and its amazingness! The material is so versatile – I’ve made keychains, ear rings, and more! Today, I’m going to be showing you how to make your own bracelet charm using Silhouette Shrink Plastic. Silhouette Design Store is filled… READ MORE

stay-at-home mom to three beautiful children, wife to an incredible husband, and daughter of a loving God. I freely admit that I am not always the most creative or original person when it comes to crafting, decorating, organizing, cooking, etc...but I love being inspired by great ideas and putting my own spin on them! Look around, stay a while, and I hope through my *unoriginality* I can provide some inspiration to you, too!
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