Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.


  • Free “Just Keep Crafting” Tattoo Style SVG Cut File

    Show of your crafty side with this free “Just Keep Crafting” SVG cut file. You can use this design to make t-shirts, craft room decor, and more! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hey hey hey – it’s time for another collection of awesome… [Keep Reading]

    Free “Just Keep Crafting” Tattoo Style SVG Cut File

  • Free Printable Christmas Cootie Catcher / Joke Teller

    These free printable Christmas Cootie Catcher Joke Tellers are easy to make and fun to play with this holiday season! Just print, fold, and spread Christmas cheer! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site when you make purchases through those links, at no extra cost to you. It’s time for another… [Keep Reading]

    Free Printable Christmas Cootie Catcher / Joke Teller

  • Free Crochet Star Pattern – Make Star Ornaments!

    These simple Christmas crochet stars are a free pattern that makes a fun and easy holiday project! Use them as ornaments on your tree or as decorations and appliques any time of year. This post was originally shared at Darice, and may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to… [Keep Reading]

    Free Crochet Star Pattern – Make Star Ornaments!

  • Free Happy Birthday Sketch / Foil Quill SVG

    You can use this free Happy Birthday Single Line/Sketch SVG file to create birthday foil quill or sketch projects with your Silhouette, Cricut, or Brother machine. Plus get 19 more free birthday cut files to make someone’s special day extra special! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra… [Keep Reading]

    Free Happy Birthday Sketch / Foil Quill SVG

Free Printable Rainbow Sticker Sheets

You can make your own adorable rainbow sticker sheets with this free printable! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! If you are a fan of cute rainbows and clouds and shooting stars with adorable little grins, then you are going to love this post. Today, I have theeeeeeee cutest little rainbow stickers (if I do say so myself) to share with you! I had so much fun drawing these little rainbow designs, and I hope you will love them as much as I do. These printables are part of this month's #totallyfreeprintables collection, which is all about RAINBOWS. 🌈 There are so many cute rainbow printables for you at the end of this post, so be sure to scroll all the way to the end and get clicking. But first, let's talk ... [Read More]

How to Use Your Silhouette Cameo or 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! I have a detailed written guide as well as a video to walk you through all the Silhouette basics. Think of this as a quick start guide for Silhouette beginners. I'm 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 ... [Read More]

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]

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]

Recycled Toothpaste Tube Craft Idea: DIY Mini Pouches

Celebrate Earth Month with this fun and simple empty toothpaste tube craft idea - make your own adorable mini pouches! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Guys. It's Earth Month! And while thinking about the planet should be an everyday kind of thing, it's a great time to recommit to making positive changes. Lately I have been trying to think of ways to reduce waste and reuse some of the things around our home that would normally just go in the trash can or recycling bin. And if I'm working on reusing and recycling, then I'm for sure going to be trying to do that while crafting! I mean, of course I am - that's what I do! 😂 With all of this in mind, I started eyeing my kids' empty toothpaste tubes. There has ... [Read More]