Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.


  • DIY Brushstroke Monograms

    Add a punch of color and texture to your home decor with this fun and simple DIY art project! This photo tutorial will teach you how to easily transform canvas letters into vibrant brushstroke monograms. I originally shared this project at Crafts Unleashed, and it may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site… [Keep Reading]

    DIY Brushstroke Monograms

  • How to Use Cut Files with the Silhouette Alta 3D Printer

    Learn how to convert your 2D cut files (SVG, DXF, and PNG files) into 3D files to use with the Silhouette Alta 3D Printer. The Alta makes it so easy! This video tutorial will walk you through the steps of using different 2D file types with the Alta and we will make a cute piñata… [Keep Reading]

    How to Use Cut Files with the Silhouette Alta 3D Printer

  • Silhouette Alta 3D Printer Set Up and How to Make Your First Project

    Curious about the new Silhouette Alta 3D Printer? Or did you just get an Alta for yourself and need a little help getting started? If so, you are in the right place! Learn how to set up the Silhouette Alta 3D Printer and make your very first project with this step-by-step video tutorial. Thank you… [Keep Reading]

    Silhouette Alta 3D Printer Set Up and How to Make Your First Project

  • DIY Tropical Party Favor Gift Bags

    Throwing a tropical themed party any time soon? If so, you need to check out this simple and adorable tropical party favorgift idea! You can make your own cute gift bags super easily with this simple tutorial. I originally shared this idea at Crafts Unleashed, and this post contains affiliate links, which help to support… [Keep Reading]

    DIY Tropical Party Favor Gift Bags

Silhouette Mint Stamp Maker Video Tutorial for Beginners

Learn how to make your own custom stamps in minutes with the Silhouette Mint! I will walk you through all the steps of making your first stamp with your Silhouette Mint stamp making machine in this video tutorial. It is so easy you will be stamping in no time! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.  I am really excited to share one of my favorite new crafting toys with you all today - the Silhouette Mint! This awesome little crafting machine allows you to make your own custom stamps in just minutes! I love how my stamps turned out, and I have so many ideas for how to put this little machine to work. Now, I am just a little bit behind the times on this one because this machine has been on the market for a year or two now, ... [Read More]

Free Printable Milk Carton Treat Box Template and Cut File

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of A.C. Moore for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Make your own mini milk cartons easily using scrapbook paper and this free template or cut file. These adorable little treat boxes make perfect party favors and small gifts! Looking for a simple little party favor or small gift packaging idea? Then you are in the right place! I love a cute little box, and today I am going to share free templates and cut files to make your own adorable mini milk carton boxes. Recently, the fine crafty folks at A.C. Moore sent me some fun paper crafting goodies to play with, and I was immediate drawn to these Love Nicole adorable paper pads. How cute are these patterns? They are just perfect for summer! I was immediately drawn to the Lemonade pad, and ... [Read More]

75+ Adorable Pineapple Crafts You Need to Make

If you are looking for pineapple craft ideas, you are in the right place! Here you will find a collection of all of the best crafts celebrating that cutest, sweetest, and most summery of fruits - the pineapple! I have collected all the best pineapple crafts from around the internet to share with you here! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.  Pineapples have definitely been having something of a moment for the past couple years, and I am not mad about it. I love pineapple! Love to eat it, and love how cute they are. Plus, they always put me in the mood for summer, warm weather, and all things tropical! If you need some happy pineapple crafting to get you in the mood for summer, then I am here for you! I have rounded up ... [Read More]

Printable Father’s Day Card – Free Coloring Page for Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner, which means it is time to make something fun for Dad. This cute free printable father's day card makes it easy for the kids to color a fun little note that Dad will love! Just print, color, and gift. This post was originally shared at Crafts Unleashed and contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. I've already shared one Father's Day idea this year, and I have another one for you guys today! I'm all about Father's Day (and Mother's Day) gifts that get the kids involved, so today I have a simple printable Father's Day card that allows the kids to draw, color, and share their favorite things about their dad. Kids are basically the best, so anytime you can get their words, ideas, and drawings down it's sure to be good. ... [Read More]

How to Make Reusable Stencils: DIY Buffalo Plaid Planter

Learn how to make reusable stencils using your Silhouette or Cricut. Plus make your own trendy DIY Buffalo Plaid planter and stencil all the things with your new reusable stencil! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Today, I'm happy to share a great technique with you guys. We are going to be talking all about how to make your own stencils that you can use over and over again. I often will use adhesive vinyl to make stencils (like I did here), and I'm a big fan of vinyl stencils; however, they can only be used once. Sometimes you want stencils that can be used over and over again, and that's where stencil material comes in. I love using stencil material to stencil a larger area or for multiple projects. It just makes it so ... [Read More]

DIY Mother’s Day Mugs and Cups using Child’s Artwork or Handwriting

Make your own adorably personalized Mother's Day mugs and cups using your child's artwork or handwriting. The Silhouette makes it easy to turn their creations into a sweet gift for Mom or Grandma this year. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking for a simple yet meaningful gift idea for Mom or Grandma this year, then I have a fun idea for you today! This project is basically the Mother's Day version of the Father's Day mugs and glasses I shared last year. If you have a Silhouette or Cricut it is really easy to turn your child's drawings into custom, permanent vinyl decals that make really amazing gifts. DIY Mother's Day Mug Supplies: Blank mugs (I got ... [Read More]

Simple Dip Dyed DIY Macrame Wall Hanging

Learn how to make your own simple DIY macrame wall hanging! This pretty wall hanging uses just a couple of simple macrame knots and a fun dip dye technique to create a wall hanging that adds instant texture and color to any room. I originally shared this post at Crafts Unleashed, and this post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site.  Have you jumped on the macrame trend yet? I am fully on board! I just love the boho texture that a macrame piece can bring to a room. I have already added several DIY macrame plant hangers to my home, but it definitely felt like time to add a wall hanging to the mix. For this project, I decided to keep things really simple and use really just one knot type to create my design. Then, I added some color with an easy dip dye, and ... [Read More]

How to Use Any Image with your Silhouette: Silhouette File Types and How to Use Them

Learn how to use any image with your Silhouette! You can cut all kinds of files with your Silhouette Cameo or Portrait, and I will walk you through the process of using each file type with both written and video tutorials. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site. When I got my first Silhouette years ago, the thing I was most excited about was the ability I had to cut anything I wanted - absolutely any image! It was amazing to me, and it still is probably my favorite thing about working with this machine. You can do so much with it, but of course, you first have to learn how! The Silhouette (Cameo, Portrait, and Curio) can work with a lot of different types of images and different file types, but the steps for working with each one are a little ... [Read More]

Crochet Pineapple Earrings and Pins: Free Crochet Pineapple Pattern

Make your own mini Crochet Pineapple earrings or pins! This free crochet pineapple pattern will let you make adorable pineapples in different sizes for itty bitty all the way up to big and chunky. I originally shared this pattern on the Darice blog, and this post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks!  I have an itsy bitsy, teeny weeny yellow crochet project for you all today! This is actually my second pineapple crochet pattern, but this one is so mini and cute, and I just extra love it. I used my tiny crochet pineapples to make earrings and a pin, but they have loads of potential for other projects, don't you think? I'm thinking hair clips, note cards - so many possibilities! Check my funky new earrings: What do you think? Too crazy? ... [Read More]

How to Cut by Color with the Silhouette: DIY Mermaid Bag

Learn how to cut by color with your Silhouette and make this cute DIY mermaid bag even easier to make! In this video tutorial, I will show you how both how to cut according to color fill in the Silhouette Studio software and how to layer heat transfer vinyl. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks! I am super excited to share this cute project and tutorial with you all today. I love the way this cute mermaid bag turned out, and I can't wait for it to warm up enough for me to take it to the pool! Today, I wanted to do a little step by step tutorial on how to cut by color with the Silhouette, and also share another method for layering heat transfer vinyl. Last month I shared a post on how to layer heat transfer vinyl in which I used what I called ... [Read More]