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!

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 this site at no extra cost to you. Is the tropical leaf trend played out yet? I hope not because I am still really into it. I especially love those pretty green leaves and plants paired with a pretty pastel pink. It's such a great combo! These little DIY party favor bags completely embrace that look, and I kind of love them. And they will totally make your next summer soiree a hit!Plus, they are easy to customize. If you aren't as into the pink and green, you ... [Read More]

Creative Ideas for Using Patterned Vinyl

Do you have a bunch of patterned vinyl but are stumped on what to use it for? Or have you wanted to buy that cute patterned vinyl, but hesitating take the plunge? Then you are in the right place! I have collected dozens of fun and creative ideas for using patterned vinyl - both patterned adhesive vinyl and patterned heat transfer vinyl! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!I am seeing more and more cute patterned vinyls these days, and I thought it was high time I worked up a post showing all the ways you can put that cute patterned vinyl to use! I am sharing some of my favorite ways to use patterned vinyl, including some of my own projects as well as projects from some of my favorite creative bloggers. You will also ... [Read More]

How to Work with Reflective Heat Transfer Vinyl

Learn how to use reflective heat transfer vinyl to easily add reflective designs to clothing! Reflective iron on vinyl is great for workout clothing, safety gear, Halloween costumes, or any project you want to add some shine too. Thank you to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post!Today, we are talking all about reflective heat transfer vinyl, which is one of my new favorite types of vinyl to play around with. Like other kinds of heat transfer or iron on vinyl, reflective heat transfer vinyl is a thin, flexible material which can be cut into designs and then applied to fabric (and other heatproof surfaces like wood), but what makes reflective heat transfer so special is it's glass bead technology that makes it super reflective in even really dark conditions.All that means ... [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 designs were originally part of a Palm Springs inspired Fresh Cuts SVG Bundle, but after that ... [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]

DIY Unicorn Paper Lantern Party Decorations

These DIY Unicorn Paper Lanterns make magical party decorations or cute additions to any unicorn themed bedroom or event! Make your own unicorn lanterns easily with my free printables. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!We recently had an awesome unicorn party at our house full of lots of pink, purple, and glitter, and it was just so much fun! You can see a little sneak peek of some of the party decor (including the unicorn paper lanterns from this post) right here:BUT - be sure to go check out the whole party because there were some really fun little details including some really fun party activities!Some of my favorite DIY decorations for the party were definitely these little DIY Unicorn Paper Lanterns. ... [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]

DIY Unicorn Squad T-Shirts: Free Unicorn SVG Cut File

Make your own magical unicorn gear with this free Unicorn Squad SVG Cut File to use with your Silhouette, Cricut, or other cutting machine! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!We recently had an awesome unicorn party at our house full of lots of glitter and holographic sparkle! Since the party included an awesome pink and purple paint fight, I thought it would be a good idea to make t-shirts for each of the guests to wear.I love how my Silhouette makes it so easy to whip up custom tees like these to make parties and events extra special! I also made each guest a simple no-sew tutu and unicorn headband to wear at the party.Out of each of those little projects, the Unicorn Squad shirts were definitely the ... [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]