Some of my favorite crafting blogs have been featuring this tool lately, and I must admit, It was love at first sight. So I debated and hummed & hawwed, and talked my self out of it a million times, and tried to justify it again, (and entered a few giveaways) and finally broke down and bought it.
"It" is this:
It's called a silhouette. For those who are unfamiliar (like I was), it's very similar to a cricut, only instead of cartridges, all of the design is run from your computer. Very cool, it cuts paper (obviously), vellum, cardstock, etc. and my personal favorite - vinyl. I'm a bit of a vinyl junkie, so the ability to cut my own designs, from the comfort of my couch, was too much for me to pass up.
By the way, I know this sounds like an infomercial, but I promise it's not. I just really love this toy. (and they're not paying me to say that)
Anyway, here is a sneak peek at a few of the projects that I've done so far.
Welcome sign for the front door.
Sign for Sister's door.
Labels for my herb planters.
Dressing up this great picture that sits above my piano. (It's always seemed kind of lonely up there to me.)
Countdown Blocks
As you can see, I've been having fun with it, and you will probably be seeing a lot more soon.
Have a great day, and thanks for reading.
New Christmas Jammies. Super happy with how these turned out. The only disappointment was the lack of plain t-shirts in Sister's size. I finally, in a pinch, raided her onesie supply, only to realize after I'd added the applique that it was (much) too small. So, a little tight -but still very cute. That is the cutest Christmas fabric ever.
And, new coordinating blankets for the bunk beds. You can also see their new pillow-pets. Another thing that they super-love. (obviously not home-made though ; ) )
These were made last minute, with supplies I had laying around, but the Sister (who has a real passion for all things "blingy") thinks they're great.
And last but not least... The farmhouse doll bed. I have to let my husband share credit for this one, he did a lot of the work, but it was so much fun, and I think it is just adorable. Especially with the scrappy blanket I made to go with it. Of course the plans are Knock-off wood (ana-white.com) There is a link on my sidebar.
Sorry the pictures aren't great. She wasn't being very cooperative, but it is much cuter in real life.
Samantha Grace was just adopted. Her family has waited a very long time for her to join their family. Adoption is such an amazing blessing.
I was really excited to make blocks and a banner for her, and I am very happy with how they turned out.
And just to have in my files:
Some tutu's I made and donated to my sister's preschool classroom.
I hate it when garbage ends up in my recycle bin - which it does, a lot. Hopefully this will help.
Sign for the boys room. The part above just says their names and denotes it as their room.
Lighting in the kid's bathroom sucks.
Pretty Kitchen Aid. I love it even more now.
A vinyl cutout on a piece of 1x3x3 scrap wood, painted red, with the related scripture mod-podged onto the back. They were alot easier to make then they looked, and the girls have a cute little patriotic decoration they can display now.
I also made a bigger version on a 2x6x6, to display during the lesson.
First off - Fabrics I've used are Tulle, Organza, and Taffeta. I've tried satin, and it didn't work so hot, but I might give it another try. I think I just wasn't paitent enough.
The rhinestone centers are just cheapo ones I found at the craft store for like 99 cents a pack. The others are from an antique brad set (love them) that I got from Stampin' up.
Can't wait to make more.
