Princess Apron
Today’s Silhouette project is designed for all girls who love pink and princesses! I made this sweet and feminine princess apron for my friend’s niece and I am very pleased with how it all came...
View ArticleCrop a Photo into Any Shape | Silhouette Studio Tutorial
Hello! Last week a reader asked how to crop a photo in the shape of an animal. Here is her comment: I am new to my Cameo and I am making some of the Silhouette Zoo Animals for table decorations for my...
View ArticleGift Box and Gift Tag
This Christmas, several members of the Silhouette America Design Team decided to exchange gifts with one another. I was very excited to create a gift for a fellow design team member, but I was also a...
View ArticleTool Apron
About a year ago, I reconnected with my sewing machine and since then, I have made some fun projects mostly for my kids- no surprise there! Today’s Silhouette project is no exception. This cute Kid’s...
View ArticleInkjet Printing on Canvas from the Dollar Store
I have been wanting to buy printable canvas for awhile but because it is so expensive I have put off making this purchase. Then I had a brainwave: could I use my inkjet printer to print on a dollar...
View ArticleEssential Skills to Teach Your Children
You are your child’s most important teacher! No pressure or anything but yes, you are your child’s most important teacher. It’s a big responsibility but there’s no one better for that job than you! So...
View ArticleMother’s Day Tea Party Gift Set
To celebrate Mother’s Day, my kids and I have have decided to plan a surprise tea party for Grandma. We made a tea party gift set complete with tea, iced tea for the kids, cookies and confetti. For...
View ArticleSilhouette CAMEO Shadow Box
I came across this lovely saying awhile ago: “I never knew how much love my heart could hold until someone called me Mommy”. It has remained with me because it is so true! I needed to think of a craft...
View ArticleScreen Free Week
I admit it. My kids spend too much time in front of a screen. I use screen time as a crutch to get housework done, take a shower and to even to grab a quick afternoon power nap. Other times, I’m just...
View ArticleBuild-a-Monster Felt Puppets
I am so excited to share my Build-a-Monster Felt Puppets project with you today! These cute monsters have removable velcro body parts making this creative toy a sure winner with children. For this...
View ArticlePersonalized Box | Silhouette CAMEO Project
Need a quick and simple gift idea? Try making this personalized box by using vinyl with your Silhouette CAMEO. This personalized box is inexpensive too! DIRECTIONS: First, purchase a sturdy box. I...
View ArticleDIY Christmas Burlap Pillow Cover
My living room needed a little bit more “Christmas” in it so I decided to cover my existing living room pillows with a DIY Christmas burlap pillow cover. This DIY project is fast and easy to make and...
View ArticleContact Paper Sparkle Snowman
Here’s a fun craft to do with the kids, a contact paper sparkle snowman! This craft is appropriate for children aged 3+. Prep the craft beforehand using the following supplies: SUPPLIES Contact Paper...
View ArticlePrimary Colour Spyglass Craft
I am so excited to share this primary colour spyglass craft with you today! This craft and teaching tool turned out great! Just look at how wonderfully the colours blend together. Even brown can be...
View ArticleStash Busting Challenge #1: Paving Stone Quilt
This year, I joined a group of bloggers for a monthly Stash Busting Challenge! On the last Monday of the month, each blogger will share a project that uses up some their stash of craft supplies. You...
View ArticleStash Busting Challenge #2: English Paper Piecing Pin Cushion
Welcome back to the Stash Busting Challenge! For my second project, I decided to try a new crafting skill called English Paper Piecing. This project was an excellent way to use up some of my small...
View ArticleGuitar Tote Bag
I have always wanted to try my hand at an appliqué project so after a bit of research and a little inspiration from Pintrest, I decided to create a guitar tote bag. I love the way this bag turned out!...
View ArticleCraft Challenge #3: Embroidered Spirograph Pillow
I am really enjoying this Stash Busting Challenge! This month I decided to try and bust through my stash of embroidery thread. I created an embroidery pattern and then hand stitched it onto a pillow...
View ArticleCraft Challenge #4 Alien Stuffie
I am back with another stash busting craft! This month I made an alien stuffie in attempts to bust through my collection of polyfill stuffing and my ever growing accumulation of fabric. I found this...
View ArticleCraft Challenge #5: Knitted T-Shirt Yarn Organizer
I saved old t-shirts for years because I just couldn’t bring myself to throw them away. I figured that there must be something that I could make out of them. My collection was becoming a bit cumbersome...
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