Project: Cool Towel from the Silhouette Life Inspiration Box May 2017

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Silhouette Life Inspiration Box for June 2017

The theme for this month is "Star Spangled Sparkle."

And I am kinda excited for this box.  Rhinestones and glitter HTV.  A cool denim hat and a garden flag.   There is string art and a freezer pop holder.  I have used the rhinestone and HTV techniques in the past, and am looking forward to learning the string art technique.   Will post projects as they are completed.  

Pink Vinyl

Glitter HTV:  red, blue and white

Transfer paper for the vinyl and rhinestones

Red Rhinestones

Clear Rhinestones

Blue Rhinestones

Rhinestone Brush

Neoprene Freezer Pop Holder

Denim Hat

Can you see the hot pink beneath the distressed denim?

Garden Flag

Wooden plaque for the string art

String:  everything is included to complete the project!

Screws for the string art project

Silhouette Life Inspiration Box for May 2017

The theme for May was "You, Me and the Sea."  Although there are some cute products and projects planned, this Box is something I will set aside for now.  Not something of interest at this time.

Sun Glasses case

Beach Spiker (drink holder)

Kool Towel

Waterproof Bag for cell phone and other items

Sea Shell Bag

Bracelet forms

Bracelet Blanks

Vinyl and glitter HTV

Project: Reuseable Cards

I have not taken the time to create cards in a while,

but saw these cool "reuseable" cards and had to give it a try.  

 They have a clear acetate pocket, so that you can see what is written on the index card

 You  can replace that inner card and reuse the outside pocket card

Then I created a silhouette cameo file,  so that I can easily make these cards again & again.

Project: Personalized Planner Dividers

This last weekend I finally got time to play in my craft room and create something for myself.  Using the April's Silhouette Life Inspiration Box as my jumping off point.  I worked through the tutorials and created the dividers.  Using the Print and Cut feature of Silhouette Studio, I was able to easily design, color and cut the dividers.   Just took a while to choose the quotes and titles.   The one thing I would do differently the next time, is to print the tab title onto the divider.  I think it would of given it a cleaner look.

"Notes" Section

"Family" Section

"Project" Section

"Finances" Section

"Self" Section:  Diet and Fitness

"To Do" Section

Project: Table Runner

Yesterday, I worked on the table runner from the March Silhouette Inspiration Box (a monthly crafty goodness box).  I had a hard time designing actually what I wanted to do.  Did not want anything that was specific for a holiday, but something that I could use year round.  

I googled searched a variety of images and clip arts and decided on a Celtic Heart design.   "Snipped and Cut" and then uploaded into my Studio Design Software.   I traced and cut the design, enlarged it, added the initial in the middle, created a compound path and then sized to fit my work area.

After reversing the image (important to have the lettering going in the right direction) and then sent it to the Silhouette Cameo to begin cutting it out.    (Silhouette cutting setting:  Blade 3, thickness 10, speed 8 and double cut)

I have learned by trial and error to use a Teflon Heat Press Pillow when working with the glitter HTV.   These can be purchased on both Amazon and Ebay.  I have come to the decision that things adhere better with the use of the Teflon pillows.

Supplies: 
Table Runner:  All About Blanks Website
Silhouette Cameo
Siser Easy Weed Glitter HTV
Teflon Heat Press Pillows:  Ebay: Just Perfect Amanda
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Project: Easter Baskets and Bags

It is amazing how your adult children still expect Easter Baskets.  And of course they need to be home made and/or themed.   This year they received some #LastMinuteCrafting Holiday goodness thanks to    Silhouette Life Inspiration Box  for March.

Supplies:
Siser Easy Weed Black HTV
Chemica Pink Flocked HTV:   SewingMachine,com Website
Bunny Baskets and Bags from Amazon

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Silhouette Life Inspiration Box for April

I am in love with the April Box for Silhouette Life Inspiration Box.

 

To say the least, I am a planner addict.  And this box will get a lot of use.  The goal is to create an individualized planner with dividers and goal foil highlights. With labels and planner stickers to help keep you organize.

Planner:  mint green/blue

Head band to be used as a decorative band

Repositional Tape runner

Adhesive for the foil

Paper Clips to create page markers

Cardstock - paper

Sticker Paper & Faux Leather paper

Vinyl

Transfer Paper

Gold Foil