I have been desperate to try out metal etching since I first got my Silhouette Curio and just never found the time. Yesterday, I finally sat down with a pack of metal etching sheets and spent the entire day creating some some gorgeous panels for three different projects. These shiny Christmas gift tags were my […]
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Quick Christmas Gift Tags with Inlaid Die-Cutting
In continuation of my focus on quick holiday gift tags this week, today I wanted to share these elegant inlaid die-cut tags made with shimmery Stardream Metallic Cardstocks from CutCardStock.com. With a few simple dies and some tiny sentiment stamps, these can come together in minutes and will add a pretty, personalized flair to your packages. Start by […]
Easy K-Cup Christmas Gift Boxes
Around the holidays, I try to make everyone in my life feel appreciated…even if it’s with just a tiny gift. These easy gift boxes hold two K-cups each, require only a few simple tools to construct, and make the perfect small gift for neighbors and co-workers. (If you’re a Silhouette user, you might be interested in […]
Christmas Photo Frame Easel Card
Looking for a fun way to send out photos for the holidays? How about an easel card that doubles as a photo frame your friends and family can display proudly on their shelf! And for a little extra holiday magic, I printed my photos on Printable Glitter Cardstock and used gorgeous shimmery cardstocks from CutCardStock. Start […]
Tiled Thank You Cards
Looking for an easy way to create a large set of thank you cards quickly or even use up some of the scraps of cardstock you may have laying around your craft space? Today’s technique builds up many layers of subtle texture to create cards with big impact. Start by stamping a random leaf pattern (Simon Says […]
Autumn Gift Bag
What is it about this time of year that makes gift-giving so much fun? Today I wanted to share a fall-inspired gift bag that would be perfect for a small gift or even a little Thanksgiving treat using adorable new(ish) stamps and dies from Pink & Main. Although I’m no longer a member of their design team, […]
DIY Construction Zone Party (Part 2)
It’s Friday, so let’s talk about a few more ways to use your Silhouette to customize your next party! Although my son’s birthday party was all about construction, you can adapt many of these ideas to fit your own theme. This is one of the reasons I love my CAMEO…and also the reason I bought […]
DIY Construction Zone Party (Part 1)
My son’s first birthday was this month and we have been preparing for weeks to celebrate it in a big way. Since his favorite toy is a dump truck he got for Christmas last year, we decided to go with a construction zone theme featuring tons of gold, orange, and white. Everything from the decorations […]