I've you've been following me on Twitter or Facebook, you know I gathered up the courage to open my new Silhouette machine this weekend and try it out. Today, I want to share a simple diy vinyl project and a really neat Promo that Silhouette is running this week.
I purchased my own machine, but Silhouette sent me some vinyl to test out, and I thought the frosted vinyl looked just perfect for snowflakes. I decided to pair some vinyl Silhouette snowflakes with my pom pom snowflake garland on the window in our Addition.
I started with hanging the garland from last year:
I wanted something simple to dress up the bottoms of the windows where the girls sit to color, so I used my Silhouette to cut some snowflakes with the frosted premium vinyl.
Unfortunately, this window is most difficult to photograph (no matter what time of day!) because of the lighting. So you'll have to excuse the photos...I did have to take some at night and I used the dreaded flash on some of them. {gasping}
It was cute, but needed a little something else so I typed up a wintery phrase in the Silhouette software and sent it print before sticking it into a dollar tree frame with a snowflake hot glued to it.
Like I said, awful lighting. I took a few at night to give you an idea of how well they show up in person:
Once I figured out how to work some with the software, it was pretty easy to use! I am really excited about all of the neat projects I'll be able to work on with my new Silhouette. And guess what??
There are two Silhouette promos running this week, from today until Saturday, the 22nd!
1. Purchase the Silhouette Machine Package for $225. This includes the machine, software, 2 rolls of premium vinyl, 1 roll of transfer paper, and the Home Decor Cd. That's a value of $395! If you've been considering purchasing your own Silhouette, this is a pretty fantastic deal. Use the code SERENITY at check out for your discount!
2. Purchase any premium vinyl for 25% off! Use the code SERENITY at checkout for your discount!
I have another fun and easy Silhouette project to share with you later this week, and I'll be back tomorrow to show you how to make the world's best café mocha! Lots of exciting things coming up here at Serenity Now.
{Have you worked on anything crafty lately?}
2 hours ago
Love it! I predict that you are going to have a lot of fun with this machine!
ReplyDeletelove the window! i have been so uncrafty lately-so many projects i want to get started on! can't wait for the cafe mocha-yum!
ReplyDeleteKey-UTE! I thought most of the US was tired of snow though. :)
ReplyDeleteI really need a silhouette. Darn it.
those turned out really cute!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what else you create :)
Wish you lived closer! I haven't gotten brave enough to open mine yet! How can a little piece of technology freak me out!?! BECAUSE it's TECHNOLOGY! I will open the box today and at least read the instructions.
ReplyDeleteYour window is cute! I bet the girls love sitting there to color and look outside and to have it all prettied up for them!
Have a great day!
Kim
That is so cute! I've seriously got to get a Silhouette or a Cricut. You can make sooo many cute things!
ReplyDeleteOh, that is sooo cute!!! I want one! *said in a whiny voice* :-) Love it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE how it turned out! And I am soooo super jealous you have one.
ReplyDeleteMy cricut seems so 2009. :-)
You lucky girl! How wonderful that you have your own machine now. What fun you're going to have! And what fun WE'LL have reading about your Silhouette adventures! :)
ReplyDeleteI can tell you're just getting started having fun with this machine! The snowflakes are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the little snowflakes. They're really subtle. A really nice touch.
ReplyDeletePS - Love the name of your blog!