Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.


  • DIY Tumblers with Color Changing Vinyl

    Learn how to make your own magical color shifting tumblers using color changing vinyl! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Looking for a really fun vinyl project perfect for hot summer days? Let’s make some cute color changing drink tumblers! These color changing drink… [Keep Reading]

    DIY Tumblers with Color Changing Vinyl

  • Free School Rocks Pennant SVG Cut File

    Get ready for back to school with this free “School Rocks” Pennant SVG Cut File. You can use this design with your Cricut or Silhouette machine to create lots of fun crafts for this school year. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!… [Keep Reading]

    Free School Rocks Pennant SVG Cut File

  • Free Red, White & Blue Butterfly SVG Cut File

    Get ready for the Fourth of July with this fun (and free!) Red, White, and Blue Butterfly SVG Cut File! You can use this design with your Cricut or Silhouette machine to make all kinds of adorable patriotic crafts this summer. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no… [Keep Reading]

    Free Red, White & Blue Butterfly SVG Cut File

  • Free Printable “You Rock” Boom Box Notecard

    Make your own “You Rock” Boom Box greeting card and envelope with these free 80’s inspired printables! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hello Hello! I have a new free printable notecard and envelope for you all today! This card’s “You Rock” Boom… [Keep Reading]

    Free Printable “You Rock” Boom Box Notecard

DIY Tumblers with Color Changing Vinyl

Learn how to make your own magical color shifting tumblers using color changing vinyl! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Looking for a really fun vinyl project perfect for hot summer days? Let's make some cute color changing drink tumblers! These color changing drink tumblers are a couple of the projects I made using the Expressions Vinyl July 2021 Mystery Box, but you can still make these even if you didn't get the box! I will walk you through everything you need to make your own below. DIY Color Changing Drink Tumblers Color Changing Adhesive Vinyl that reacts to cold temperatures is the perfect material to use with drink tumblers that will be filled with icy drinks on hot summer days. Color Changing vinyl can make ... [Read More]

Free School Rocks Pennant SVG Cut File

Get ready for back to school with this free "School Rocks" Pennant SVG Cut File. You can use this design with your Cricut or Silhouette machine to create lots of fun crafts for this school year. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! Here in our new home in Washington state, we just finished up school a couple of weeks ago, but I know in some parts of the US, school will be back in session soon! To help you get ready for school, my SVG Design Squad friends and I have a new collection of 20 free Back to School Themed SVG Cut Files! For my design, I created a simple vintage pennant style design that reads, "School Rocks." I'm always a sucker for vintage pennants and they definitely have an academic vibe, right?? I ... [Read More]

Free Red, White & Blue Butterfly SVG Cut File

Get ready for the Fourth of July with this fun (and free!) Red, White, and Blue Butterfly SVG Cut File! You can use this design with your Cricut or Silhouette machine to make all kinds of adorable patriotic crafts this summer. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! I'm not sure how, but it is almost July already! That means for my friends here in the States, it's nearly the Fourth of July! The SVG Design squad is back this month with a collection of free SVG cut files perfect for celebrating Independence Day. If you scroll to the end of this post, you will find 19 more free cut files full of red, white, and blue style. For my design, I wanted to do something with a subtle Fourth of July flair. It definitely ... [Read More]

Free Printable “You Rock” Boom Box Notecard

Make your own "You Rock" Boom Box greeting card and envelope with these free 80's inspired printables! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hello Hello! I have a new free printable notecard and envelope for you all today! This card's "You Rock" Boom Box design has a colorful 80's vibe and can work for lots of different occasions. This printable notecard is part of this month's #TotallyFreePrintables collection, which has a special theme this time around. Recently, one of the talented members of our group, Linda of Fun for Little Ones, passed away. We were all very saddened to learn of her passing and wanted to do something to honor her. After communicating with Linda's family, we decided to create a collection of 80's ... [Read More]

Persia Lou x Expressions Vinyl Mystery Box!

Ahhhh! I am so excited to share this with you guys today! I have been working on a really exciting collaboration the past few months, and it is finally just around the corner! If you have been around here much, then you probably know that I am a big fan of Expressions Vinyl. They were the very first vinyl shop I ever ordered from, and I have loved them ever since. For the past little while Expressions Vinyl has been doing these awesome Mystery Boxes, which give you a nice collection of coordinated vinyls (both adhesive and heat transfer) plus a collection of cut files to craft with. I have been getting the mystery boxes for a while and they are just really SO MUCH FUN. For a sample of what you get in a box, check out my video unboxing of one of the past boxes. SO, when the ... [Read More]

How to Use Your Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait – Get Started Here!

This Silhouette beginner's guide will teach you all the basics to get crafting with your Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait! I will explain what your Silhouette can do and how to make your first cut. (This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.) If you just got a brand new Cameo or a new Portrait (or if you got it a while ago, and it's still sitting in the box!) and you are feeling a little overwhelmed, then this post is for you! Think of this as a quick start guide for Silhouette beginners. It's not going to go into great detail or get you overwhelmed with too much info, but it should give you everything you need to make your very first cut! Ready to learn how to use your Silhouette? How to Get Started Crafting with Your ... [Read More]

DIY Vintage Floral Dot Painted Planter with DecoArt

Bring the dot painting trend to your outdoor spaces with this fun DIY Dot Painted Planter! Learn how to make your own cute planter with this step-by-step video tutorial. This project was made in collaboration with DecoArt, and this post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Spring is here! The days are getting warmer and longer, and that means more time outside, which means it's the perfect time to refresh your outdoor living space. We just moved from Las Vegas to the Pacific Northwest, and I am enjoying spring in a whole new way this year. Our new home came with a whole lot of open outdoor space and green growing things that we are trying to figure out what to do with. 😂 It's going to take some time to fully settle into our new outdoor ... [Read More]

Free Cool Dad SVG Cut File

Get crafting for Dad this Father's Day with my free "I'm a Cool Dad" SVG Cut File. You can use this design with your Silhouette or Cricut machine to make the Cool Dad in your life a special gift for Father's Day or any day of the year! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Father's Day is still about a month away, but it sill be here before you know it! Time to start thinking about what to get Dad! My SVG Design Squad friends and I have a new collection of 20 Free Father's Day SVG Cut Files to help you make Dad's day special this year. For my design this month, I decided to rework one of my teacher appreciation designs from last year to celebrate all the cool dads out there. This design paraphrases the famous cool mom ... [Read More]

Mama Bird Paper Cut Card – Free SVG Cut File

Celebrate the mamas in your life this Mother's Day with this free "Mama Bird" SVG cut file! You can use this design to make a beautiful paper cut card or cut the design from vinyl for home decor, apparel, and more. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hello! Hello! Once again, it's time for our monthly collection of brand new free SVG cut files. This month, all of the designers are sharing a Mother's Day design. I created a Mama Bird design that works perfectly for creating a pretty little paper cut greeting card. I love making paper cut cards (like my Floral Easter Egg card or Paper Cut Christmas cards), and I'm really happy with how this little guy turned out. The card cut file includes some elements that are ... [Read More]

How to Use the Silhouette Go Mobile App

This beginner's guide to the Silhouette Go mobile app will teach you everything you need to know to make your first project in minutes! The Silhouette Go app makes it easier for you to craft with your Silhouette machine on the go! This post was made in partnership with Silhouette and may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! Today, I am going to be talking all about Silhouette Go! If you have been wondering if you can use your Cameo with your iPad or thinking you wanted to try some more mobile Silhouette crafting, then this post is for you! What is Silhouette Go? Silhouette Go is a new mobile app that makes it easier to use your Silhouette machine on the go. It allows you to access your library of designs from your mobile ... [Read More]