Silhouette Heat Transfer!

Jamie is with us today to share a fun project using the Print and Cut Butterfly Patchwork Silhouette cut...Yes, that is right...you can use Print and Cuts with the Heat Transfer Materials too!

Today I am going to be making a t-shirt using the Silhouette Printable Heat Transfer Material for dark colored fabrics.  This pack come with 5 - 8-1/2" x11" sheets that work with your inkjet printer!  To see how this works, be sure to check out this great video from Silhouette that shows this process!

Here are my steps!

1. Print out your Patchwork Butterfly on the Printable Heat Transfer Material then apply the sheet to your cutting mat.

2. Follow your screen prompts to cut your file.  While my sheet is still on my mat, I lift up the edges of my butterfly then remove it from the sheet backing.

3. Place your butterfly on your shirt where you want it to go.  Grab a thin towel or extra piece of fabric and place it over your design.  Iron the design in place as instructed on the packaging. 

And that's it!  The hardest part of this whole process is deciding on which design to use!

Here's Hannah modeling my finished shirt...

It's gorgeous, right!?  How fun would this be to make as a gift and place it in a coordinating tote as the gift bag?  I think that would make a pretty amazing gift!

Want to create one of your own?  

Simply click on the image below to head over to the Silhouette store!

Silhouette double sided adhesive!

Hi guys!  Jamie here and today I am using the Silhouette double-sided adhesive along with Samantha's Halloween Witch and Cat with Moon Silhouette cut!  

This card was so much fun to put together and it was really quick too!

Here is the tutorial:

1.  Place the double-sided adhesive paper on your Silhouette mat with the white side of the paper up.
2.  Select the Silhouette image and size.  I am using the Halloween Witch and Cat with Moon Silhouette cut and the large moon piece is about 3-3/4" and the other pieces are to scale.  Change your cut settings and blade to the double-sided adhesive settings then cut.
3.  Create an A2 cardbase in white.
4.  Apply the large moon to the center top portion of the card.
5.  Remove the yellow backing to expose the adhesive.
6.  Cover the shape with a light yellow glitter.
7.  Remove the excess glitter from the shape and place back in your bottle.
8.  Next adhere your moon slice on top of the moon shape as shown.
9.  Remove the paper backing and cover the shape with a gold/darker shade of yellow.
10. Remove the excess glitter and your images should look like this now.
11. Apply your witch on your moon then cover with black glitter.
12. Remove the extra glitter and dust off the shapes with your brush.  Now all you have to do is embellish the card!  I tied a double ruffled black ribbon along the bottom and finished my card by tying a twine bow around my black bow!

Advice for the Graduate by Jamie Cripps

Good Morning!  Jamie back with you and today sharing an entry way piece I created using Samantha's Key Silhouette Cut and Lace Top Tag Silhouette cut for a Graduation party!

This will sit beside a large metal tree so guests can write their "keys to success" or their special wishes for the graduate on the tags and then hang them on the tree!

I started by cutting 9" lengths of the Light Blue Double-Faced Satin Ribbon and then tying them in bows.  I trimmed each of the ends at a slant.

I cut the tags and keys with my digital die cutting machine.

To create each tag:

1. Place a 5" piece of twine through the top of the tag.

2. Place your satin bow in the middle of the twine and tie the twine around the bow.

3.  Place the key through one end of the twine.

4.  Tie a knot in the top of the twine to hang.

I cut out Lori Whitlock's Flower Pot with Tray to hold all the tags.

Supplies:

Die Cuts: Keys, Tags, Holder (Silhouette)

Ribbon: Light Blue Double-Faced Satin Ribbon - (Ribbons Unlimited)

Cardstock: Neenah Natural Linen, Basic White, Basis Navy (CutCardstock.com)

Sticker: Graduation (SRM)

This project could be adapted for an anniversary party, bridal shower, 

or even advice for new parents!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

-Jamie

Here are some supplies that you can use to make today's project, and other fun stuff.
 

Silhouette Promotion and Silhouette Cameo Giveaway!

Good morning!  We are excited today to be bringing you another 

Silhouette promotion along with another fabulous giveaway!

Now through August 14th when you use promo code SAMANTHA you can purchase the following deals...

Silhouette CAMEO®, 2 rolls of vinyl (chalkboard and white) 

and 1 roll of transfer paper for $269.99

AND

Buy one get one free deal on all Silhouette vinyl...

and that included transfer paper and stencil vinyl!

Just click HERE to start shopping!

Today Jamie is sharing a quick vinyl project she created for the back of her phone case.

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Hi guys!  Jamie here with you this morning to share a fast and fun project to personalize your phone case!  I started by cutting out Samantha's 4-Piece Scissors cut with silver vinyl and layering them together and then I used Sophie Gallo's Create cut in the pink vinyl.  

I used the Silhouette Hook tool to weed the pieces from the vinyl and then placed them on my phone case.  I love that I can change the vinyl easily to switch between designs!

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Are you ready to hear about how you can enter to win a Silhouette Cameo?

The giveaway runs now through 12:00a August 12th and is open to US residents.

SImply use the Rafflecopter form below and enter as much as you want...you can even refer friends on Facebook for extra entries!

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We will announce the winner on Monday 8/12 on Samantha's Facebook 

and will email the winner as well!

Good Luck!

Silhouette Portrait Giveaway | Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Promotion!

Good Morning!  Today we are back with another fabulous Silhouette promotion and thanks to the great folks at Silhouette, we are also giving away another Silhouette Portrait and this time it will come packaged with the Designer Edition of their software!

First, let's talk about the new promotion...

Now through July 10th you can grab these fantastic deals...

Silhouette CAMEO® plus the Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition software for $269.99

Silhouette Portrait™ plus the Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition software for $129.99

and if you already own a machine, you can grab the

Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition software for $24.99!

This is such a GREAT deal!

Just click HERE and enter code SAMANTHA!

For those of you who are not familiar with the Designer Edition of the Silhouette Silhouette Studio® software, it has even more versatility than the free software and provides several supplemental features too! Developed with the designer in mind, the Designer Edition includes additional eraser, knife, and file import options (including the ability to import .svg files). It also offers the ability to create intricate rhinestone and sketch patterns and works with all Silhouette electronic cutting tools!  It is also compatible with Windows XP and newer, Mac® OS X 10.6.8 and higher.  You can find a product video here.

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Today Jamie is back using the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software 
to create this gorgeous Corsage Box!

Here's the tutorial so you can create your own!

 1.  Import the 3D Window Corsage Box and the Spiral Flower.  Copy the flower and paste so you have two.  Load your paper on your physical mat and cut.  Remove the pieces from the mat.

2.  Remove the box and one of your flowers and enlarge the remaining flower.  Place a coordinating piece of paper on your physical mat and load it into your machine then cut the flower.  Remove the pieces from the mat.

3.  Fold the box on the score line.  If desired, cut a piece of clear paper to cover the window and adhere in place.

4.  Place adhesive on the two front tabs (closet to the decorative edge) and then adhere them to the sides as shown.

5.  Place adhesive on the two back tabs and adhere them to the sides.

6.  Next place adhesive on the four middle tabs.  Adhere the two back tabs to the back sides and the two front tabs to the front sides as shown in the image above.

7.  Bring the top of the box over  and press the tabs underneath the decorative edge.

8.  For each of your flower pieces, start rolling them from the edge.

9.  Continue rolling until it looks like this image.  Slide the flower off your tool (or pencil) and apply adhesive to keep its shape.

10. Cut a piece of ribbon and tie it in a bow.  Adhere the bow to the right corner of the window area.

11. Adhere your larger flower just above the bow.

12. Place in one of your smaller flowers as shown.

13. Finish the box by adhering on the third flower then fill your box as desired!

Now, on to the giveaway...

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Silhouette Portrait Giveaway and Heat Transfer Vinyl Promotion!

***This giveaway is now closed.  Congratulations to Valerie C!***

Good Morning!  Thanks to Silhouette, today we are back with another Silhouette Portrait giveaway and an amazing Heat Transfer Material promotion that you won't want to miss!

Let's start things off with the this sensational 

promotion with Silhouette featuring their Heat Transfer Material!

If you haven't tried it yet, this is your chance!

Did you see?

ALL of the heat transfer products are 

buy one get one (of equal or lesser value) for free!

This is such a fabulous deal and the offer includes smooth and flocked heat transfer material, printable heat transfer material, and the heat transfer starter kit. Plus, you can mix-and-match however you like!

If you haven't ever worked with the heat transfer material, Jamie is back to show you how easy it is to create this adorable Zombie-lovin' bag!

Supplies:

Zombies Die Cut, Samantha Walker (Silhouette) 

Zombie Family (Vinyl), Jennifer Wambach (Silhouette) 

Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV): Flocked White and Dark Pink (Silhouette)

Misc: Large Canvas Tote Bag

Want to create one of your own?

Here's how!

 Download and open the "Zombies" Silhouette file in the Silhouette Studio software.  Size the file as desired and then ungroup.

 Select both files and then go to the "Object" menu and highlight "Transform" and select "Flip Horizontally". 

Your cut should look similar to this now (backwards!).

Now the next step you can do a couple different ways, you can either place the HTV in your Silhouette machine and "load media" or you can trim your HTV to size and place it on your mat (both have the shiny side down).  I like to use my mat with mine so I don't have to move my rollers and it allows me to use smaller pieces (and scraps!) but it is just a personal preference.

1.  I placed my HTV on my mat to match my software screen.  Choose the Heat Transfer Vinyl setting to match your material, adjust your blade, load your mat and cut!

2.  Remove the backing from the HTV leaving the design you want on the plastic transfer sheet.

3.  Weed out any areas necessary with the hook tool.

4.  Do steps 2-3 for the second cut as well.

5.  Place the larger white flocked HTV on the bag where you want it placed.

6.  Place a cloth or ironing sheet over the design to protect your iron.

7.  Press with a hot iron for 45-60 seconds.

8.  Gently lift of the plastic piece.  If any of the design isn't adhering, place the sheet back down and reapply your pressing cloth and iron again.

9.  Your design should look like this now.

10. Place your dark pink HTV over the top of the flocked letters, centering.

11. Repeat steps 6-8.

12. Your lettering should now look like this image.

13. Do the same using the Zombie Family cut and place it under the lettering as shown.

Isn't it so much fun!?  

Just think of all the items (and clothes!) you could decorate around the house!

Just click HERE to start shopping and 

remember to enter code SAMANTHA 

to get the discount!

Now on to the giveaway!

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Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!

Good morning and happy Thursday!  
Today we are back with another fabulous giveaway sponsored by Silhouette!

All you need to do is enter below. You can earn multiple entries by following us on Facebook, commenting below, tweeting about the giveaway, and signing up for email updates. This giveaway is open to US customers only.

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Silhouette is also having a special promotion with their fabric interfacing!  

You are going to love all that you can do with your 

Silhouette and these fabric interfacings!

Jamie is sharing an adorable onesie she created using the Dog Puppy Silhouette cut, the Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing, and the Serenata fabric collection!  

Tutorial:

1.  Cut a piece of the Clean Cut Fabric Interface a little smaller than your fabric.  Place the textured side down on the back of your fabric.

2.  Use a hot iron to adhere the interfacing to the fabric.

3.  The back of your fabric should look like this now.

4.  Remove the backing from the interfacing.

5.  Place the fabric on your Silhouette mat.

6.  Insert your Fabric Blade into your machine and load your fabric.

7.  Move your design to match where your fabric is on your mat and then press the "send to silhouette" button.  Change your cut setting to "fabric cotton print" and make sure your blade is adjusted properly.  Press "cut".

 8.  Your Silhouette will cut your design.

 9.  Unload your mat once the cut is complete and remove the fabric.

10. Your cut should look similar to this.  Remove the design from the mat.

11. Place the design on your onesie and place it where you want it.

12. Iron the design on.

13. I used the Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing for my project and then hand-stitched the edges.  If you want to use a machine to sew on your design make sure you use the Sewable Fabric Interfacing.

If you already have a Silhouette, be sure to take advantage of the promotion!  You can get both the Clean Cut Fabric Interfacing and the Sewable Fabric Interfacing plus the Fabric Blade and a $25 download card for just $29.99!

Just click HERE and use promo code SAMANTHA!

A Fabulous Silhouette Vinyl Tutorial!

Have you tried vinyl yet? It's really quite simple! 
Not convinced yet!?  Well, let's show you just a little of what you can do with the Silhouette Vinyl!

Today we are using the Pear Blossom Silhouette cut and the brown vinyl 
to create a personalized Teacher Gift!

We are going to start by bringing in the Pear Blossom cut into
our software then right-clicking and selecting 'ungroup'.

Next size the image to meet your needs.  We used 6.105" x 4.000".

Cut your vinyl to fit the area of your cut and place it on your mat.  Load your mat and then press the 'Send to Silhouette' button.  Change your cut settings to 'vinyl', adjust your blade, and press 'cut'.

After you have cut the image, unload your mat and remove the top layer of vinyl.

Your image should look similar to this..

 Pull the remaining image off of the vinyl backing sheet and gently place on the glass container, smoothing the areas as you apply it to remove any bubbles.

Use the text tool to create the teacher name and cut as we did the image above.  
Tie a large ribbon around the top of the container and add gems to the three flowers as shown.

Fill the container with pencils and your gift is ready!
Vinyl is so easy to use and the possibilities are endless!
Click HERE and use the code SAMANTHA at checkout.