I am always up for a fun project- especially one that is fun, simple and quick! I had one of these mini wooden crates lying around and thought I would make a little pumpkin/candy dish out of it. Heres what you need. A wooden crate- any size would do. In fact a large one could be made into a pumpkin with its bottom on the surface and using a side or both sides as the pumpkin. Since I had a small one I decided to use it on its side instead of its base. I have seen these for really cheap … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Use Tissue Paper to Entertain Your Kids
Do you have a kid (or two, or three) that is just as content to play with a box or empty paper towel roll as they are to play with a top of the line toy? A kid who can invent a million games and make believes inspired by a mound of dirt? (Were you that kid?)Although toy and game makers continually create inventive products to stimulate and captivate our children’s minds and imaginations, there’s something to be said for simple crafts and games you can create at home.Next time it’s … [Read more...]
Silhouette Machine Tips: 4 Easy Steps to Cutting
So you've created a wonderful masterpiece in Silhouette Studio but somehow you have to make that picture on your computer come out of your Silhouette Machine. These Silhouette Machine Cutting Tips are what you need to get your project from digital to actual. Purchasing your vinyl cutting machine is a great way to expand your craft skills. Silhouette Machine Tips: 4 Easy Steps to Cutting1. Set your cut settings2. Print out your project3. Load the … [Read more...]
DIY Dress Up: Mailman
At our house I have one daughter and two sons, yet we have a TON of girl dress up clothes and not so many boy dress up clothes! I decided to change that! Get ready for a 5 series post on simple DIY boy's dress up outfits.Here's a DIY Mailman Dress up outfit. In this set we have:Mailman vest Mail bag LettersMailman vest We picked up a Mailman vest at our local JoAnn craft store and decided to accessorize the "Mailman" with some easy DIY crafts.No Mailman is complete … [Read more...]
DIY Phone Covers with Silhouette Clear Sticker Paper
Part of the May Silhouette promotion includes clear sticker paper. Thinking of a cute craft to make with clear sticker paper, besides labels, is harder than you think. While my wife and I were brainstorming we came up with a cute idea to decorate our cell phone cases. My wife has a cheap case on hers that is a solid color so we thought it would be fun to add some design to it. We also decided to get a couple more cheap cases (seriously, they are like $1.87 on Amazon) and made several different … [Read more...]
Is it getting hot in here? Silhouette’s April Promotion
Disclosure: I received free product samples for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Silhouette has monthly promotions where they feature a very cool product and then bundle it with their cutting machines, either the Cameo or the Portrait. April's promotion is all about heat transfers. Besides getting an awesome deal on the bundles, if you don't already own a cutting machine, or want to give one as a gift, you can get 30% off heat … [Read more...]
The Silhouette Portrait Review
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
How to use the Silhouette Fabric Cutting Blade
Disclaimer: I received the Silhouette Fabric Cutting Blade for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.The Back Story ArtSuppliesDirect.com asked if we would be willing to review the Silhouette Fabric Blade and we were excited for the chance! What better way to test out the Silhouette Fabric Cutting Blade then to make something for our cute baby. And since he's a boy it had to be either a mustache or a tie; I went with tie. There are tons of examples on … [Read more...]
