Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.


  • How to Use the Silhouette PixScan Mat

    This beginner’s tutorial will walk you through all of the steps of using the Silhouette PixScan Mat. This video tutorial will show you the basics of PixScan crafting, plus teach you how to calibrate your camera to work with PixScan, and give you lots of ideas for crafting with the PixScan mat! This post may… [Keep Reading]

    How to Use the Silhouette PixScan Mat

  • Amazon Prime Day Craft Deals 2019

    Amazon Prime Day is coming! This guide will show you how to find the best Amazon Prime Day Craft Deals for 2019 plus I will collect my favorite deals here for you throughout the shopping day! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Guys! Prime… [Keep Reading]

    Amazon Prime Day Craft Deals 2019

  • How to Cut and Emboss Clay with Silhouette Curio: DIY Clay Earrings

    Learn how to cut and emboss clay with the Silhouette Curio to make your own amazing DIY clay earrings! A big thank you to Silhouette for sponsoring this post! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.  You guys know that I love my Silhouette machines.… [Keep Reading]

    How to Cut and Emboss Clay with Silhouette Curio: DIY Clay Earrings

  • New, Magical Heat Transfer Vinyl + Free Cut Files!

    Today, I am partnering with Happy Crafters to introduce their brand new, super exciting heat transfer vinyl, HappyCut! I am loving this new HTV, and I know you will love it too. Plus, I’m sharing two free magical cut files you won’t want to miss! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this… [Keep Reading]

    New, Magical Heat Transfer Vinyl + Free Cut Files!

Free Super Bowl SVG Cut File – Here for the Commercials

Make your own cute "Here for the Commericals" shirt with this free Super Bowl SVG cut file. If you are going to a football watch party you aren't that interested in, then this is the perfect thing to wear! I originally shared this post at Crafts Unleashed, and this post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.Just this past Sunday, I was flying home after a conference (which I will be sharing more about later this week and next!), and as I walked through the airport, I vaguely noticed groups of people crowding around TVs, but didn't think too much about it.Then, after boarding, the man who sat next to me on the plane asked me if I knew the score immediately after he sat down. I'm not really sure how I responded, but I'm sure I looked ... [Read More]

DIY Heart Tab Envelopes and Boxes

Make your own cute heart tab envelopes and heart top boxes easily using my new SVG cut files with your Silhouette, Cricut, or other cutting machine. These sweet envelopes and boxes are the perfect way to package love notes and small treats to your loved ones this Valentine's Day or any day of the year! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this web site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!Today we are launching another cute cut file bundle over at Fresh Cuts, and I am super excited to share some of the designs I created for the new bundle! It's called Love Notes, and it's perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to spread the love.I created a whole bunch of designs for this bundle including the envelopes and box cut files I'm talking about here ... [Read More]

DIY 3D Paper Honeycomb Ornaments with Free Cut Files for Silhouette or Cricut

Learn how to make your own custom honeycomb Christmas ornaments using your Silhouette, Cricut, or other electronic cutting machine. You can customize these DIY 3D paper ornaments to match any color scheme, and my free cut files and step by step instructions will make it extra easy! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. A few years ago I picked up some beautiful blush colored paper ornaments from West Elm, and this year when I was decorating my tree, I just knew that I needed more of them to bring some more of that pretty pink into my tree. Unfortunately, I couldn't find them at the store anymore, so it was time to do a little DIY detective work and make my own version.I am so, SO happy with the way my DIY version came ... [Read More]

DIY Christmas Light Pom Poms

Learn how to make festive pom poms shaped like retro Christmas lights! This simple little holiday craft is a fun project to make and decorate your home this Christmas!I had so much fun making these cute little things. They are very simple to make and are a great way to keep your hands busy while bingeing on cheesy Christmas movies (which is currently one of my favorite past times).This is a great time to dip into your yarn stash and use up some of the extras balls or bits and bobs you may have tucked away.You really only need a few supplies to make these cute little pom pom Christmas lights. Christmas Light Pom Pom SuppliesWorsted Acrylic Yarn Clover Pom Pom Maker Wooden Spools Silver Paint Silver BeadsAnd that's it! It doesn't take much.If you ... [Read More]

Silhouette Cameo 3 Black Friday 2018 Deals

It's Silhouette Black Friday time, friends! That time of year when it's time to grab that crafter's dream, the Silhouette Cameo 3, on mega-sale! Who's ready to get shopping?? Keep reading for exclusive EARLY ACCESS to Silhouette Cameo 3 Bundles and lots of awesome crafty deals. (This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.)If you have been in the market to get yourself a new crafting toy, then today is the day! I have EARLY ACCESS to Silhouette's best Black Friday deals starting right NOW. I am so excited about this year's sale because in addition to fab Silhouette Cameo 3 Black Friday bundles (helloooooo, beautiful mint machine!!), they also have deals on all of their awesome crafting machines, including the Silhouette Alta for (I ... [Read More]

DIY Christmas Unicorn Jacket

Make your own cute Christmas Unicorn jacket with this adorable hand drawn cut file design. This SVG cut file works with your Silhouette or Cricut to make your own custom holiday apparel, gifts, and more! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!I have been working on some new holiday cut file designs recently, and since my daughter is completely obsessed with all things unicorn, I decided to try my hand at a Christmas unicorn design.I already did a couple of Halloween unicorns that I had a lot of fun with, so a Christmas unicorn seemed like the obvious move. :)This festive little holiday unicornhas a peppermint twist horn and holly in its hair. I added the design to the back of a pink jean jacket for my ... [Read More]

Modern, Natural Flocked Green and Pink Christmas Tree

Come check out my modern flocked green and pink Christmas tree! This pretty tree is loaded up with simple modern ornaments and pretty handmade decorations. This post contains affiliate links which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!Hello, hello! I am so excited to share my modern, flocked, green and pink Christmas tree with you all today! This tree is loaded up with texture, simple modern ornaments, and homemade details.I am also really happy to be joining the My Style Home Christmas Tree Edition blog hop today. This is my first time joining in, and I am loving seeing everyone's beautiful trees so far. If you are coming from the always fabulous Delineate Your Dwelling, welcome! Thanks so much for coming by to check out my tree.My New Favorite ... [Read More]

DIY Gather Here Sign with Free Cut File

Learn how to make this welcoming DIY gather wood sign, which is perfect for decorating your home this fall. This cute feather-shaped wood sign is easy to make with your Silhouette or Cricut and my free hand lettered "Gather Here" cut file (comes with SVG, PNG, and DXF files). I originally shared this project at Crafts Unleashed, and this post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks!Are you guys already switching into Christmas mode or are you still wanting to hang onto fall a bit longer? If you are looking for a simple fall themed decor project (maybe a little something for Thanksgiving?), then I have you covered today with this cute and simple DIY Gather Here sign!This project started out with an awesome feather shaped wood piece that I immediately ... [Read More]

How to Make DIY Reverse Canvas Art

Learn how to make your own DIY reverse canvas art with this free tutorial (written instructions and video!). You can completely customize your DIY reverse canvas art to fit any decor or occasion with your Silhouette or Cricut. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!I am really excited to share this fun project with you all today! Today we are making reverse canvas art! Have you heard of the reverse canvas technique? It's a simple craft/DIY project that I am seeing more and more of, especially in Silhouette and Cricut crafting communities.I have done a few reverse canvas projects, so I figured it was time to do a blog post all about them. Since we are going into the holiday season, we are going to be using one of my ... [Read More]

How to Make a Silhouette Advent Calendar

Learn how to make your own awesome DIY advent calendar with the Silhouette Advent Kit. It's fun and easy to customize your advent using your favorite colors, treats, and holiday themes! A big thank you to Silhouette for sponsoring this post.I know it's still early for Christmas projects, but I hope you guys will forgive me since this is not just any Christmas craft, but an advent calendar, which really needs to be ready early, you know? Plus this thing is just so cute I can't keep it to myself and need to share it with you all right away!This awesome advent calendar was made with Silhouette's Advent Calendar Kit, which you can get on super discount (only $24.99) through the end of October by entering the code PERSIA at check out. It's just one of this month's great Silhouette ... [Read More]