Today I took down the ornaments on our Christmas tree and as I was packing away some of the ones my children had made in school, I had a thought to use a file I purchased in the Silhouette Design store called an ornament box. So as soon as the rest of the ornaments were… Continue reading Goodbye 2017!!
Year: 2017
3D Lantern
As we are all thinking of packing away that Christmas decor, I thought I would share a 3-D project I made to add to my Christmas decor this year. I love working with paper crafts and 3-D items. This 3-D Nativity Scene Lantern is from the Silhouette design store and right now is the big… Continue reading 3D Lantern
Butcher print painted sign
I do not usually get in to the painted sign projects, but I needed a bit of kitchen decor and thought I would make one. You may be asking.... "Well, why doesn't she paint signs?" Well, I know I can do it and my hubby has a shop full of woodworking tools. But, honestly, it… Continue reading Butcher print painted sign
Sparkly Unicorn
September happens to be my Mom's birthday month and I wanted to make her a special card. I found this Unicorn Hug Gift Card holder from the Silhouette Design store that I had acquired at some time and I thought it would be perfect. I had purchased a couple pairs of earrings from Mags Bonham… Continue reading Sparkly Unicorn
Silhouette vs Cricut
That is the question and here is my answer..... I see and hear this asked all the time and it's been on my to do list to give you my recommendation. Now please realize that this post is all my own opinion, no one has paid me to do it and I don't get anything… Continue reading Silhouette vs Cricut
Quick gifts
I love being able to whip up a quick gift to send to a friend. I had a towel in my stash & it seemed to be whispering my name. So I went shopping in the Silhouette Design store to find a cut file I liked. After a measurement error & my 2nd scrap of… Continue reading Quick gifts
Glass etching with the Cameo
With the end of the school year also comes end of the year gifts for teachers, aides, bus drivers, and many others who have helped throughout the school year. I love having my Cameo to help me create a personalized gift to show my appreciation. I cut my stencil from Oracal 651 vinyl, apply it… Continue reading Glass etching with the Cameo
Beach Home decor
Sometimes you just can't pass by something in the craft store. I really don't need any more paper in my craft stash but beach themed was calling my name...... and it jumped in my cart. These images were all part of 12 x 12 sheet of paper and I cut it apart to make 4… Continue reading Beach Home decor
Glass cutting board design
This is a great project for a a great personalized gift. These glass cutting boards are textured on the top. Personally, I don't think they make a good cutting board as they are textured on top but it makes a great coaster in my craft room. Of course, if you have been following my blog or… Continue reading Glass cutting board design
Classroom decor
One thing I love about having my Silhouette Cameo is being able to help out my kid's teacher's with bulletin boards and other projects they have in the classroom. I feel out teacher's could use all the help they can get in the classroom and since I have little ones at home, I am unable… Continue reading Classroom decor