Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.


  • DIY Paper Treat Boxes with Cut Files for Silhouette or Cricut

    Learn how to make your own adorable DIY paper treat boxes for packaging up baked goods and sweet treats in style! These paper box SVG cut files work with your Silhouette or Cricut cutting machines to make custom gift boxes in a snap. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site… [Keep Reading]

    DIY Paper Treat Boxes with Cut Files for Silhouette or Cricut

  • DIY Magnetic Print Hanger with Gorilla Glue Brush Nozzle + Giveaway!

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Gorilla Glue Company . All opinions are 100% mine. Learn how to make your own DIY Magnetic Print Hangers! These simple art hangers are a fun and effortless way to display your favorite art and posters. You can easily customize them to fit the style… [Keep Reading]

    DIY Magnetic Print Hanger with Gorilla Glue Brush Nozzle + Giveaway!

  • DIY Terrazzo Planter with Oven Bake Clay

    Loving the terrazzo trend? You can easily add some modern style to your home with this simple DIY clay terrazzo planter! This simple project is a lot of fun to make and has a beautiful, luxe look. My video tutorial will walk you through each step to make your own clay terrazzo planter. A big… [Keep Reading]

    DIY Terrazzo Planter with Oven Bake Clay

  • Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern: The Cottage Dishcloth

    Learn how to crochet your own beautiful dishcloths with my newest pattern: The Cottage Dishcloth. This free crochet pattern will help you to make gorgeous crochet dishcloths with lots of texture and a pretty lace edge.  I am really excited to share this little crochet project with you all today. I know my crochet patterns… [Keep Reading]

    Free Crochet Dishcloth Pattern: The Cottage Dishcloth

Amazon Prime Day Craft Deals 2018

Amazon Prime Day is coming! This guide will show you how to find the best Amazon Prime Day Craft Deals for 2018 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 Day is coming! Do you have any idea what I'm talking about? If not, keep reading for a little info on what Prime Day is and how it can get you some deals. What is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day basically an excuse for Amazon to put a bunch of stuff on sale and try to get us to spend some money. :) But the upside of that for us is that it's a great time to snag some deals and stock up that craft closet. To get the deals on Amazon Prime Day, you have to have a Prime membership. If you ... [Read More]

Free Hello Sunshine Cut File & DIY Summer Lemon Wreath

Download this free, hand lettered "Hello Sunshine" SVG cut file to make your own projects for sunny days! Plus learn how easy it is to customize your own cute DIY lemon wreath. I originally shared this wreath at Crafts Unleashed, and this post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Today, I have a new free cut file to share with you all PLUS a simple little wreath DIY that's perfect for sunny days! First, I will walk through the super simple wreath DIY, and then you can grab the free Hello Sunshine cut file to use for any projects you can think of. DIY Hello Sunshine Lemon Wreath Supplies: Lemon Wreath or add faux lemons to a simple wreath Unfinished Wood Plank Hand Saw and Sand Paper White Adhesive Vinyl (Or you can ... [Read More]

DIY Pool Float Koozies

Learn how to make these cute koozies with adorable pool float designs! It's easy to make your own custom summer koozies with heat transfer vinyl, and I will walk you through all the steps. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. I have some fun new cut file designs to share today plus a fun way to put them to use! Did you guys know that you can buy blank can koozies?? It's true! They are colorful, inexpensive, and easy to customize with heat transfer vinyl. I knew they were kind of the perfect way to put my new pool float designs to use. Speaking of which, how cute are these? I mean are pool floats the cutest or what? These new designs are part of this month's Fresh Cut SVG Bundle, which is maybe my very favorite one ... [Read More]

DIY Custom Sunglasses: Mod Flower Sunnies

It is so easy to make your own DIY custom sunglasses! You can add any designs or sayings you like using vinyl and your Silhouette or Cricut. I will walk you through all of the steps and show you how to make these adorable daisy sunnies too! A big thanks to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post! I have a super simple, but also super adorable project to share with you all today. We are making our own custom sunglasses! So fun, right? If you have been here before, then you probably know that I love vinyl. I love it! Know why? Because this stuff just makes it SO easy to make your own custom home decor, t-shirts, mugs, and now - sunnies! Today, I'm going to show you how easy it is to customize sunglasses using vinyl. I made these cute daisy sunglasses, but you can use the basic ... [Read More]

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]