• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Craft & DIY
    • DIY Art Projects
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Free Printables
    • Kids Crafts
    • Paper Crafts
    • Silhouette Crafts
    • Vinyl Crafts
      • Vinyl 101
    • Friday Craft Club!
  • Celebration
    • Party
    • Gift Ideas
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
  • Crochet
    • Crochet Patterns
      • Crochet Accessories
      • Crochet for the Home
      • Crochet for Kids
    • Crochet Stitches
  • Silhouette
    • Silhouette Studio
    • Silhouette Mint
    • Silhouette Curio
    • Silhouette Alta 3D Printer
    • Silhouette Deals
  • SVG Cut Files
  • SHOP
  • Nav Widget Area

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.

summer

Free Salty Mermaid Tattoo Style SVG Cut File

Mint green tie dye t-shirt with black design on the front in a tattoo style of a mermaid tail splashing into the water. The banner around the mermaid tail reads, "Salty."

Download this free SVG design and create your own Salty Mermaid gear with your Cricut or Silhouette! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you when you make a purchase through my links. Hey friends! I have a brand new free SVG design to share with you all today! Some of my designer friends and I are sharing a whole bunch of amazing mermaid designs today, so be sure to scroll to the end of the post to not miss a single splash or sparkle! My "Salty" Mermaid cut file design is inspired by old school tattoos, which is one of my favorite styles, which you probably know if you have been around here for long. I have lots of freebies here on the blog in a similar style (like my Tattoo Mom Heart SVG or my Maker Tattoo Printables), plus I ... [Read More]

August 20, 2021 10:34 am Alexis Middleton 2 Comments Filed Under: Craft

How to make Paper Leaves: DIY Paper Banana Leaf Wreath

make your own banana leaves from crepe paper

Learn how to make paper leaves and turn them into this cute DIY paper banana leaf wreath. This tropical leaf is perfect for summer and sunny days! I originally shared this post at Darice, and it may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site.  Who needs a new summer wreath?? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ If you are raising your hand right now, then I have the perfect project for you today! We are going to be making a nice pile of beautiful crepe paper banana leaves, and then turn them into a pretty summer wreath! Fun, right? You could also use these leaves for tons of other fun, non-wreath projects. Can you say perfect summer party decor? Right? These crepe paper leaves would be just gorgeous paired with some blush pink balloons, no? And what about some of the ... [Read More]

August 12, 2021 10:34 am Alexis Middleton 1 Comment Filed Under: Craft

DIY Tumblers with Color Changing Vinyl

pink plastic drink tumbler with butterfly design and white to blue color changing adhesive 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]

July 22, 2021 3:09 pm Alexis Middleton 2 Comments Filed Under: Craft

Free “Make Waves” Retro Ocean SVG Cut File

Download my free hand drawn "make waves" retro ocean SVG cut file and make your own awesome t-shirts, home decor, and more! This design will work with your Silhouette, Cricut, or other cutting machine to create great looking summery projects. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. I wish I could hit the beach soon, but this summer, it's looking like I'm going to have to settle for an above ground pool. 😂 At least I can wear a sweet new beachy tank top while I'm relaxing poolside, right?? Today I am teaming up with some designer friends to bring you a collection of 8 free summer inspired cut files (keep scrolling to find all the designs). My contribution is a brand new free SVG cut file design inspired by that retro ... [Read More]

July 31, 2020 6:00 am Alexis Middleton 2 Comments Filed Under: Craft

Take a Hike Free Camping SVG Cut File

Make your own camping themed crafts with this free hand-drawn "Take a Hike" cut file, PLUS find a collection of 14 free camping SVG cut files to use with your Silhouette or Cricut. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Last week I shared a collection of free camping & travel printables with you all, and to keep the camping fun going, today I have a brand new free camp inspired SVG cut file! This hand drawn "Take a Hike" design is perfect for creating a cute new t-shirt, mug, or piece of wall art! (PLUS keep scrolling to find 13 more free camping themed SVG cut files to use with your Silhouette, Cricut, or other electronic cutting machine!) I thought it would make a cute little t-shirt. What do you ... [Read More]

July 16, 2020 6:00 am Alexis Middleton Leave a Comment Filed Under: Craft

DIY Tropical Party Favor Gift Bags

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]

July 30, 2018 11:21 am Alexis Middleton 2 Comments Filed Under: Celebrate, Craft

Free Hello Sunshine Cut File & DIY Summer Lemon Wreath

DIY hello sunshine 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]

July 11, 2018 9:46 pm Alexis Middleton Leave a Comment Filed Under: Craft

How to Make a DIY Koozie

cute summer pool float koozies

Learn how to make DIY koozies with adorable pool float designs! It's easy to personalize your can koozies with heat transfer vinyl, your Silhouette or Cricut, and this step-by-step tutorial! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Today I have a fun new vinyl project to share with you all + some new cut file designs I'm super excited about! This whole project started when I recently discovered that you can buy blank can koozies. Did you know this?? It's true! They are colorful, inexpensive, and super 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? I have four pool ... [Read More]

July 2, 2018 6:50 am Alexis Middleton 13 Comments Filed Under: Craft

DIY Custom Sunglasses: Mod Flower Sunnies

finished diy flower sunglasses on table

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]

June 27, 2018 11:07 am Alexis Middleton 6 Comments Filed Under: Craft

75+ Adorable Pineapple Crafts You Need to Make

all the best pineapple crafts - 75+ adorable pineapple craft ideas

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]

May 30, 2018 8:30 pm Alexis Middleton 8 Comments Filed Under: Craft

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Looking for Something?

FAVORITE POSTS

simple crochet star Christmas ornaments - free pattern
crochet feather and fan baby blanket - free crochet pattern

Footer

Content Sharing Policy

First off, thank you so much for being here! I would be so honored if you would like to share one of my projects, but please only use one or two photos and be sure to link back to the original post. Thank you!

If you see anything here that has been improperly credited, please let me know and I will fix it right away. You can email me at persialou@gmail.com.

  • Home
  • About Me!
  • Disclosures and Privacy Policy

© Copyright 2016-2019 persialou.com · Theme by: PDCD