It has been really fun using the Silhouette Portrait. Main Features The Portrait only weighs 3.5 pounds so it easy to carry anywhere. The maximum cutting width is 8 inches. It's small and compact. When you close the lid there are no visible buttons which makes for a really sleek design.Load cutting mat: when using a cutting mat use this button to load the cutting mat into the machineLoad media: when cutting vinyl or heat transfer material use this buttonUnload: when the cutting … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Watering Can
I recently saw somewhere on the internet (I'm sooo observant!) that you could make your very own watering can from things you have at home! SCORE! Since my watering can broke about 2 years ago and I haven't bought a new one yet (I'm cheap!) I do desperately need one though. A couple of days ago I went out to water my pretty daffodils (which have all now died by the way, I'm a plant killer, not on purpose I might add. Hopefully next year they will come up stronger than this year and decide to … [Read more...]
Get a Jump on Spring With a Flowerpot Craft
It seems like spring can’t get here soon enough. This has been a particularly long, brutal winter and unfortunately, there’s still more to come. You know it’s been bad if the kids are tired of snow days, too! However, it’s never too early to start thinking about those warm, sunny, flower-filled days to come. A great way to chase away those winter blues is with a bright, colorful and easy-to-make flowerpot craft.The beauty of a project like this is that it’s great for all age levels. Kids … [Read more...]
Dragon Birthday Cake!
Last year I made my oldest daughter a dragon cake, and this year, my youngest daughter wanted a dragon cake. I have used box mixes in the past, and they were fine, but this year I looked up a yellow cake recipe from Martha Stewart. It is still a bit crumby when I tried to ice it, but it was fine. Next time, I’ll try to find a different cake mix; one that doesn’t fall to crumbs when you cut it! I’m just not that skilled yet! I used a butter cream icing recipe from … [Read more...]
Art Supplies Direct Subscriptions and Giveaway
Heres something fun and exciting for you! Art Supplies Direct has started a craft kit and art set subscription program!With each set there are two options for both the craft subscription and art subscription kits:1. Buy it as a subscription and get a different kit or set every 2 months! This is a great idea for a gift. Its something that lasts the whole year through and provides hours of fun. Plus who doesn't like to get something in the mail. If you choose to do it this way you or … [Read more...]
Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit Bundles Sale
Silhouette is having another promotion. This time the star of the show is the Stamping starter kit. Here are the details:· 1 CAMEO, 1 stamping starter kit, 1 light hold cutting mat, 1 teal CAMEO dust cover for $269.99 (MSRP $351.96)· 1 Portrait, 1 stamping starter kit, 1 light hold cutting mat, 1 grey Portrait dust cover for $129.99 (MSRP $229.96)· Stamping starter kit 25% off· Almost everything at silhouetteamerica.com will be 20% off! (Excludes … [Read more...]
Silhouette Designer Edition SALE
I LOVE when it is Silhouette sale time! This sale is focusing on the Designer Edition. When you buy a Silhouette it has Design Studio for you to use free. This is a great program, but in order to use your images and create your own designs you need the Designer Edition of Silhouette Studio. From February 6 through February 14 the Designer Edition is 40% off. In addition, there are also some bundles on sale as well. Use my discount code MAKING to receive the sale price.Here is the … [Read more...]
Silhouette’s Year End Holiday SALE
Hello Holiday Shoppers! If you got a new Silhouette CAMEO or PORTRAIT for Christmas then you definitely need some Vinyl and Transfer paper to go with it! If you didn't get the CAMEO or PORTRAIT but wanted it, there is one more chance to get a great deal on it! Once again use code MAKING for discounts to apply.From December 26 through January 2 Silhouette America is having a great sale:1 Silhouette CAMEO® and 1 vinyl starter kit for $269.99 1 Silhouette Portrait™ … [Read more...]
How to Make a Jingle all the Way Glass Block
Stefanie found this cute craft on pinterest and asked me to create it for her. First I had to find a svg file of a jingle bell that I liked (and that she liked). Then for the words I used two different fonts, Georgia for 'jingle' and 'way', and Century Gothic for 'all' and 'the'.Next, I set the cut settings by finding the Silhouette Vinyl optionSilhouette Tip: If the cutting blade in the machine is getting dull and doesn't cut well the blade setting can be increased by 1 … [Read more...]
Artterro Eco Art Kits
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review in my Holiday Gift Guide. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I love giving art kits for gifts because they are hands on and active. It isn't a mindless activity. The Artterro Art Kits are super great because they encourage creativity and sustainability. The creators of Artterro Eco Art kits noticed a need for open ended crafts made from high quality products so Arterro was born. The company also … [Read more...]
Silhouette’s Biggest Black Friday Deal Yet!
I'm very excited to be partnering with Silhouette America to help promote their BIGGEST Black Friday sale YET! Last year at this time I was stalking one of my favorite blogs for Silhouettes Black Friday sale so I could buy my own Cameo. Once midnight struck I bought my Cameo! It was so exciting and we LOVE our Cameo so much! These deals are WAY better than the deal I got last year!Starting at midnight Thursday (YES! The deal starts easily on … [Read more...]
Toddler Toys and Crafts – Some Points to Make Them Helpful
It is really an important task to buy the appropriate toys and crafts material for the toddlers. The toys and crafts not only keep them happy, but also help in the development of the children. There are various kinds of toys and crafts that are available for the toddlers. But, before you buy them for your little one, you need to be aware of certain things. TOYS for Toddlers Before you a buy some toys for the toddlers, always remember to make a quick research. There is no need for you to visit … [Read more...]
Making Meals fun With The Pasta Shoppe
Disclaimer: I received free product in exchange for my honest review. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I first became acquainted with The Pasta Shoppe through their school fundraising program. When my daughter was in Kindergarten a couple years ago the school she attended used Fun Pasta Fundraising(more info by clicking the link) as a school fundraiser. This was a fun fundraiser because they sold pasta of different shapes and flavors. There are pastas … [Read more...]
How to Cover Your Light Switch Covers
This post contains affiliate links. These days whenever I need to do any cutting in a project I ask myself "how can I do this on the Silhouette." So when Stefanie came to me with the idea to cover light switch and outlet plates covers with scrapbook paper, I thought it would be a great job to do on the Silhouette. I thought that I would measure one of the plate covers then draw it out in Silhouette Studio, but it was not that simple. I used a little measuring tape to make the measurements and … [Read more...]
Wreath Making: 4 Ways to Make Your Own Wreath
In the past, wreath making was saved for the holidays and special occasions, but the concept of do-it-yourself wreaths has come a long way. Many doors are covered in unique and creative concepts, ranging from sandals and sunglasses for summer to vibrant fabrics and silk flowers for year-round styles. The following piece provides you with different ways of making wreaths, including how to use different materials and ideas for types of wreath forms.Fabric Scrap WreathThe first type of … [Read more...]
