Learn everything you need to know about how to use transfer tape! Whether you are using a Cricut, Silhouette, or other cutting machine, I will walk you through the process of using transfer tape (or transfer paper) with your adhesive vinyl decals and vinyl lettering in this written tutorial and video! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!Hey hey hey! I'm excited to share today's post with you all. This post is all about transfer tape (sometimes called transfer paper) and how to use it.If you have no idea what I'm talking about, transfer tape is basically a sticky carrier sheet that allows you to carefully place and position adhesive vinyl decals. It is an essential item in your vinyl crafting toolbox, and I'm going ... [Read More]
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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 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]
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]
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 at no extra cost to you. We are running full speed ahead into the holiday season, and for me, that means there is a whole lot of baking and gifting coming up. One of my very favorite parts of giving gifts is wrapping and packaging. Are you the same way? There is just something about a pretty package that makes my heart skip a beat.Looking forward to all of that wrapping, my newest cut files are designed to help make packing up those baked goods extra cute and extra easy!I ... [Read More]
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 keychain too! Silhouette provided me with my Alta machine, and this post may contain affiliate links which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.If you are new to the Silhouette Alta, check out my Silhouette Alta Guide right HERE. Last week I shared my beginner's guide to setting up your Silhouette Alta 3D Printer and making your first project. In that post, I just showed you how to create projects using the 3D designs available from the Silhouette Design Store. They have some fun designs there, ... [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]