A desktop die cutting machine without the limitations of stock designs. Huzzah.
I'm not a scrapbooking person so I usually just skip that aisle at the crafts store but I had been seeing this machine all over the blogs and wanted one. I put it on my Christmas list and Mr. L bought it for me. (In case you were wondering, I wasn't one of the chosen few to get a free machine - we had to shell out for it retail.)
Now I have it and my head is swimming with projects to give a go. Just have to find some time to get to them But until I have something to show, I thought I'd share some really cool projects I ran across on other blogs while I was researching it.
Little Birdie Secrets decked out her kitchen aid mixer.
Under the Table & Dreaming made geometric paper luminaries
TidyMom etched a footed glass bowl
Anyone else have one of these and do other non scrapbooky projects with it? I'd love to see.
Wow!!! Beautiful stuff! Have fun with it! and Happy New Year!
ReplyDelete-Kelley
I'm completely jealous! My mom got one of the Cricut machines and they're nice, but being a big computer geek I'm really in LOVE with the Silhouette machine. Your hubby is a fabulous gift-giver!
ReplyDeleteThat idea with the Kitchenaid mixer is BRILLIANT.
I bought one with my Christmas money. :) I love the etched glass pieces I've seen around the blogs, and I'm planning on making a few cute t-shirts and bags for my girls with the heat transfer paper and the rhinestone application stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteI want one too! Can't wait to see what you come up with.
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cristin
Ooh I got one too! So far I've just made a birthday name banner but can't wait to do a little design goodies! These are great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI don't have one myself, but I wish I did!
ReplyDeleteChris over at Just A Girl has one and she uses it CONSTANTLY! You can get some great inspiration there.
http://www.justagirlblog.com/
Thats great! Can't wait to see all your little projects! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Kitchenaid Mixer decked out. Can't wait to see all your projects.
ReplyDeleteI want one! That is some cool stuff!
ReplyDeletei got one, too and i am not a scrapbooker! come see my first project here:
ReplyDeletehttp://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-first-silhouette-project.html
i am really looking forward to jazzing up my pantry when i finally convince my husband to go with open shelving... ;)
OOOO, I think I need one of those!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't turn down a silhouette, but I really want a Go Cutter (http://www.accuquilt.com/GO-Cutters-C437.aspx). Ashley has both and is full of tutorials and inspiration ( here: http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2008/11/decorate-my-home-series.html
ReplyDeleteand here:
http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2008/11/no-sewas.html). I swear you'll love her blog as much as I do.
I am not a scrapbooker so I'm not familiar with these machines you speak of....oh but I want one now! Can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift! I am going to check it out. I am not a scrapbooker, either, but I always feel I have so many uses for one. I am going to check out the Go Cutter your other reader suggested, too.
ReplyDeleteSuz
I got one for my birthday right before christmas. all I've had time to do is make some treat boxes for Christmas! I'm going to play with cutting some cotton appliques...even though it says it can't cut cotton...But from what I read if you set it up the right way it's entirely possible. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a useful tool. Got me thinking now of what I could do with it.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to love your new toy!! I have one and I use it all the time!!
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Jen
Awesome! I have been thinking about the Cricut that cuts fondant and gum paste for cakes.
ReplyDeleteDid you see this amazing pantry makeover? This is the coolest I have ever seen vinyl look! http://houseofsmiths.blogspot.com/2010/07/pantry-remix.html
ReplyDeleteHere are a few things I've made:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/11/25/giveaway-silhouette-sd-machine/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/11/29/more-fun-with-silhouette/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/12/15/personalizing-a-few-caboodles/
~Allison @ House of Hepworths
I want me one of those...
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OK I'm not going to lie, I'm really envious. Is that bad hee hee :)
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
XO
Kristin
I just got one too and made a simple welcome new year banner with it just to test it out. I need to spend some time playing with it to see what all I can do- can't wait to see your projects!
ReplyDeleteMr. L did good! I don't scrapbook either, so I don't pay too much attention to these machines...but, this is wishlist worthy! I want one! I saw a tutorial over at V and Co. on putting adhesive vinyl on canvas for artwork! I think that would be fun! Or maybe spruce up my kitchen backsplash tiles! I can't wait to see what you do Mrs. Limestone! :)
ReplyDeleteDisney at Ruffles and Stuff made some pretty sweet pillowcases: http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2010/12/everyones-doing-it-win-silhouette-sd.html
ReplyDeleteMrs. L - What a fab gift - thanks so much for including the link to the luminaries, I greatly appreciate it. I can't wait to see what you have in store...happy cutting ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to my bowl!!
ReplyDeleteI HAVE to show you a silhouette project I just saw! OMG I LOVE it!!... a headboard makeover!
http://diaryofacraftaholic.blogspot.com/2011/01/headboard-makeover-and-chance-to-win.html
Here is a cute silverware holder idea. http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/01/silhouette-project-silverware-jars.html
ReplyDeleteThis blog also has a bunch of other crafty stuff on it as well. Enjoy!