Slowly, but surely, I am working on decorating each room of our new house. This week, I decided to make something for the master bedroom. I wanted to make something large to go over the dresser. The comforter has colors that remind me of the beach, so I decided to make something that would go with […] Read more…
How to Import and Cut DXF Files in Silhouette Studio
If you own the basic version of Silhouette Studio and want to use cut files from somewhere besides the Silhouette store, you’ll need to use DXF files. There are several disadvantages to using DXF files. DXF files aren’t layered or grouped, they take longer to cut, and sometimes they have a mind of their own. […] Read more…
How to Import SVG files into Cricut Design Space
One of the great features of Cricut Design Space is the ability to import SVG files. An SVG file, short for scalable vector graphic, can be resized large or small without losing quality. I love SVG files because they can be used with almost every cutting software. Many designers (including me) will often give away free SVG files. […] Read more…
Burlap and Wood LUCK sign
After making this LOVE sign for Valentine’s day, I knew I wanted to do another one for St. Patrick’s Day. And, since the size would be exactly the same, I just did it on the back and turned it into a reversible sign. I followed the same steps as the LOVE sign, but I painted […] Read more…
Repurposed DIY Irish Sign
Here is another easy project – this time for St. Patrick’s Day. Do you decorate for St. Patrick’s? Sometimes I can’t decide if I should go from Valentine’s to Spring or St. Patrick’s. This year, I’m going with the green. So, I decided to make a fun Irish Sign. What I love about this sign […] Read more…
How to Make a Valentine’s Day Pillow
Here is another quick and easy Valentine project to make with your Silhouette or Cricut. Holiday pillows are fun to make and can save you a ton of cash over buying them. Today, I’ll show you how I made this quick and easy pillow with a brushed look. Disclosure: I was not compensated for this […] Read more…
Love You More Wood Sign
Sometimes projects are so simple, that step by step instructions just aren’t needed. That’s how easy this project was! I just painted the wood (which I bought from Michael’s) and added the vinyl. Want to make your own? Scroll to the bottom of the post and click on the green download button to get your […] Read more…
Burlap and Wood Love Sign
After seeing all the Pottery Barn knock-offs for this Noel sign, I thought it would be fun to create a Valentine’s version. Here is what you need: – Board -Burlap – Vinyl Stencil – Paint -Decorative Nails – Sandpaper – Glitter (Optional)Here is what you do: 1. Cut your board to 9″ x 11″ […] Read more…
Hot Chocolate Sign (w/vinyl)
Ever since making this lemonade sign a couple years ago, I have gotten lots of requests to make a hot chocolate sign as well. Well, with the cold weather here for another month or so, I thought it would be the perfect time to make one. Once the design was complete, it was a really […] Read more…
Oversized Dry Erase/Magnetic Calendar
It seems like one of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to become more organized, I know it is usually one of mine. Having a good calendar is one step to becoming more organized. I made this calendar a few years ago, but I still love it and it is something we still use […] Read more…