That’s right, folks. This new beauty is a part of the Just a Girl household, and consider this fair warning. I’m filled to the BRIM with ideas, and I imagine you’ll be seeing a lot of them in the future.
I’ll tell ya right now. I was so nervous as I turned the machine on that I was seriously sweating. This whole “be creative—the world is in the palm of your hands” kind of thing was a lot of pressure. So I decided to start out slow. Enter: a bag and vinyl.
Shapoodle! For $1.78 I now have a personalized Detroit Tigers gift bag AND my husband will think I’m cool for making it. Because I am cool for making it.
For the “special” part of the gift, I decided to use some heat transfer to make my own ribbon. Here’s my Ikea version of directions…
Add some trim, let the kids add some stickers, and call it good. Well, then listen to your husband pout and whine because he wants to open it now. “It’s not fair to make him wait two days.”
Happy Father’s Day!!
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Ha! Ikea style directions ~ Love it, Chris! Yeah, so, I don't know what a Silhouette is; but then again 6 months ago I didn't know what a Cricut was either {and I want one, but don't want one since it is not something I'd use a lot and it costs a bit}.
You can just pack that right up and send it to our house. Dave loves the Tigers and would die to get a gift bag like that!
I don't know what a Silhouette is either. I'm gonna have to Google it now.
Totally Jealous. I want one.
I've had my Silhouette for over a year now and could.not.live.without.it. Seriously, I think it's my favorite thing I own, and the possibilities are ENDLESS! Hope you enjoy it!
So jealous!!! Can't wait to see what all you come up with!
Chrsi,
Why did you decide on the Silhouette, compare to the cri cut machine?
Oh, I love my Silhouette too! I bought one instead of a Cricut and I'm so glad I did! Endless possibilities!
Oh, and for everyone that doesn't know what a Silhouette is, it's like a Cricut, except you design everything on your computer, so you can do just about anything! And you don't have to buy cartridges to use fonts like on the Cricut. You can buy individual images online, or download free fonts online, or make custom cut outs from JPeg files! Love love love my Silhouette!!!
I bought one in March and just took it out of the box last night, I'm so excited to grow with you! I haven't printed anything yet but I will, can't be outdone. btw, so far ur stuff is krankin!!
You are way too cool – I've never heard of this, but now I'm officially jealous.
SOOOOO Cool! You are going to have fun with this new toy!
That is way cool and makes you even cooler!
Oh…how cute…I hope the Tigers do better:)
sandy toe
Oooooooohhhh, color me pea green with envy!
Suzanne
Hayley, thanks for explaining what a Silhouette is, sounds wonderful! (Glad I wasn't the only one that didn't know what it was!)
Can't wait to see what all you ladies make with your fancy Silhouettes! 🙂
Hi! I'm new to your blog but I just spent an hour and a half browsing through so many great posts on organizing and projects…Can I just how I ADORE this site? I ADORE IT!
I was thinking of getting a Cricut but now I just might have to get a silhouette!
Have a great Weekend!
~::~ Tierra C.
You are going to have a blast with your new toy. I love what you've created for Father's Day!
Ooooh – now I want one! Love it!
So cute!! I want one too.
Oooh. You're going to LOVE it!! The fuzzy iron-on on pillows, or curtains, or a bedspread. Sigh! I love mine so much!
please help…where did you get the mailbox..have been searching to buy for grandkids…thank's jeanne
Jeanne~
I bought the mailbox a year ago in the dollar section at Target. Sometimes they still have them, though. Good luck!
Gosh, Ohave been thinking about a craftcutting machine for a while but didn't know what to get. The Silhouette seems so cool!
I think I need one of these machines. My girlfriend has one, but I can't be at her house every night! LOL Love your creative use with it.
Can I ask what made you chose the Silhouette versus The Cricut? Is there something that this does that the Cricut doesn't and vice versa?
I'm in love! I hadn't ever heard of a Silhouette until reading your post!
LOVE IT!
Thank you!