Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!

I am beyond excited to announce that, thanks to Silhouette, I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait cutting machine! That’s right! One of my lucky subscribers or followers will win their very own cutting machine, the Silhouette Portrait.

To enter to win the Silhouette Portrait cutting machine, you need to be a subscriber or follower of my blog. You can sign up over on the left side of this blog (if you are not there already). And leave a comment under this post, only one comment per person please. For an additional chance to win, please follow my Pinterest page if you have not already, and leave an additional comment on this post that you did.

You have until midnight MDT on Sunday March 3rd to enter and the winner will be announced on Monday March 4th. Now for more good news Silhouette is having a mega sale!

Can you believe you can purchase the Silhouette Portrait™ packaged with the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software for $179.99, or the Cameo packaged with the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software for $269.99? Click here and type in the Promo Code BOUTIQUE when you order to receive the savings.

For those of you that already have a cutting machine, you can purchase the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software for $24.99. This software is incredible and I use it on every project. I use the ruler tool for increased accuracy on every project including the one below! The Studio Designer Edition software also allows me to import SVG files. To see a detailed PDF comparison between the Silhouette Studio software and the Studio Designer Edition software, click here. Did I mention that I love the advanced knife and eraser tools and you will too!

One of my favorite features of the Silhouette Machines is the print and cut feature. You use your Silhouette machine in conjunction with your color printer to print and cut amazing designs and projects. Did I mention you can also cut and use the fonts already installed on your computer? Can you tell I love my Cameo?

I made this Silhouette print and cut clover pillow box that I purchased from the Silhouette on-line store in a matter of minutes. I also used this adorable clover kisses print and cut file to decorate my Hershey kisses. I am making several of these to give away at our Saint Patrick’s Day dinner party so I am extremely grateful that they are so quick and easy!

Have a great day and you can click here if you would like to order any of the above products. Remember the Promo code is BOUTIQUE. Please feel free to spread the word and don’t forget to enter my giveaway!

Fun with Inexpensive Metal Repair Tape

My sister discovered this amazing metal tape when she was making tags for her Steampunk album and I could not wait to share it with you.  The tape is used for heating and air conditioning repair and has a beautiful sheen to it.  This versatile tape can be purchased at most hardware stores and you get 50 yards of tape for around $7.00.

In the video below, I demonstrate several fun ways to use it. You are going to love this tape. One of my favorite techniques involves embossing it with Anna Griffin embossing folders and using alcohol inks. You can even punch it and paint it with acrylic paints. And lots more!!



Thanks for visiting and be sure to stop in tomorrow for a mega giveaway you will not want to miss! Yahoo!!

Saint Patrick’s Day Table Decoration

We are having a dinner party the day before Saint Patrick’s Day and I thought it would be fun to make table decorations. This is my first one and I plan to make several different types. The Cameo makes it so easy!

I love this lucky frog design from the Silhouette on-line store. I attached the image to a homemade tent card, so I can use this adorable image as a table decoration. I love how versatile the Silhouette designs are. You could use this image on a scrapbook page, for a table decoration or welded together to make an adorable card. Another plus is you can size this image to meet your needs.

I added a mini shamrock sticker to the hat, a rhinestone to the bow, and added faux stitching to the larger shamrock. This was a super cute and easy table decoration.

Be sure to stop back Wednesday to see a technique video using a unique and inexpensive product purchased from the hardware store. I love this technique and you will too!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home. Today is all about adding that pop of color.

Today’s photo is from House Beautiful magazine. To see the informative slide show titled, 10 Ways to Make a Design Statement in 2013, click here. I love how the designer added the orange. I want to try this technique in my craft room.

Here is another example of using color as a statement. I love the pink!

Click here to view, the entire slide show.

Have a wonderful day and stay tuned. I have a fun week planned.
   
Linda

Fab Five Friday

Welcome to Fab Five Friday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

I so have spring fever and fell in love with this cute card by Melissa Phillips from Lilybean’s Paperie. Click here to see more spring time designs.

If you are looking for some amazing crafting ideas, you have to visit the Hero Arts blog. I love their post on how to make paper mosaics plus a fun video! What a great way to use your scraps.

If you are looking for more ideas on how to use your scraps, be sure to click here to visit Elisabeth’s adorable Pinterest board. Wow!!

Now for a special treat for Silhouette users. Kay, from Clever Someday recently finished part three of her amazing video series on tracing without tears. It is the best series on tracing that I have viewed. Click here to view video one, here for part two, and here for part three. I learned so much about tracing! She plans to make 3 additional videos so stay tuned!

I recently purchased the Anna Griffin Cuttlebug machine and folders from HSN and I love them. They sold out super-fast, but guess what? Provocraft has some adorable new folders. I love the new 5 ½ x 12 inch Damask folder. Beautiful! By the way, I am working on a new video using some of Anna’s amazing folders. Hopefully it will be finished by next Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

Motivational Calendar

I recently joined Weight Watchers and started thinking about crafting ideas that would help. I am a lifetime member and I wanted to lose a few pounds, so I thought it would be fun to change a traditional advent calendar kit from Silhouette to a motivational calendar to help me with my weight and exercise goals. I love how it turned out. You could modify this advent calendar to help achieve your personal goals, countdown to a holiday or special event or for a traditional advent calendar.

This limited edition advent calendar kit comes with the frame, clips and a full set of shapes, that can be arranged any way you like. Use your Silhouette and your favorite paper, stickers or other embellishments to customize the calendar in your own style. With different decorations, the advent calendar can be used for any occasion.

I used the Beautiful Moments collection from Carta Bella for most of the paper and stickers.

I had so much fun making these adorable pockets.

I added motivational notes on the back of each of the inserts. Scroll down to see my list. Be sure to watch the video to see more of this adorable calendar and how I made the pockets and inserts.



Below are my motivational notes. The great thing is that you can customize this calendar to suit your needs…just be sure to have fun with it.

1. Go shopping for healthy foods that I like!
2. Plan healthy menus for the week.
3. Clean and organize refrigerator and cupboard. Healthy foods!
4. Put together support group.
5. Journal food eaten in WW tracker or food journal every day.
6. Make a list of fun exercises to do!
7. Exercise 30 minutes three times a week. Follow WW.
8. Weigh in once a week at Weight Watchers.
9. Drink eight glasses of water every day.
10. Create healthy spaces WW.
11. Practice WW healthy routines.
12. Eat power foods!
13. Remember this is a lifetime plan. Relax and enjoy the journey.
14. Let go of perfectionism!
15. Stay positive!
16. Make a list of fun activities to do instead of eating!
17. Try a new healthy recipe!
18. Reward yourself with a non-food treat!
19. Try new exercise to prevent boredom!
20. Find new music for exercising!
21. Try a new vegetable.
22. Practice positive self-care.
23. Buy new clothes as you are losing weight!
24. Increase exercise time and intensity.
25. Celebrate successes!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

Sneak Peek!

I am working on a fun project for Wednesday and thought I would share a sneak peek.

Guesses anyone?  Have a great day and I will be back Wednesday with a new project and video!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home. Today is all about organizing!

I love how Sarah turned this blank wall in her laundry room into a gift-wrap station. Click here to read more about how she did it for $31.00. They mounted the entire sytem on a piece of ply board instead of nailing holes directly into the wall. What a great idea!

I never thought of using cup hooks to hold wrapping paper.

Claudia carved a home office out of an old computer desk that she found for $40.00. You could also use this idea for your crafts. Click here to learn more about this amazing project.

To make her son Nolan happy, she painted the inside of the doors with chalkboard paint.

Click here to view, thirteen additional slide shows all about organizing. I want to thank Woman’s Day for all these wonderful tips. Don’t miss their 12-week declutterring plan and their garage makeover.

Linda

Welcome to Fab Five Friday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

I am a huge fan of A Little Hut and have many of Patricia’s amazing files. Guess what? She is now selling individual images and is offering one freebie per day until Easter. That’s right…you can download one freebie per day from her marvelous site. Her files are available in SVG and DXF formats. I downloaded the mixer and I adore it!! Yahoo!!

Have you heard about MACM? If not, be sure to check out Kristina Werner’s Make a Card Monday posts. Last week Christina posted an elegant sympathy card along with a video. Her technique videos are incredible!

If you are looking for inspiration, check out Hilary’s amazing blog, Hiliary Scraps. She had a project posted on Tim Holtz’s blog and I am so glad I checked out her beautiful blog. Gorgeous!

Another one of my must see blogs is Cokie Pop Paper! Angie is a mega talented designer and I love everything she makes!! Grab something to drink and check out her blog!

If you are looking for a fun trendy site, be sure to check out Whipperberrry. There is something for everyone on this fun blog. Be sure to check out her recipes too! And if you love Instagram, check out her top ten Instagram apps!

Thanks for visiting and have a fun Fab Five Friday!

Samantha Walker February Team Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Samantha Walker blog hop! You should have arrived here from Guiseppa’s blog, My Creations. If this is your first stop, be sure to head over to Samantha Walker's blog to start at the beginning!

If this is your first time visiting Paper Boutique, welcome and please take a few minutes and look around. If you like what you see, please sign up as a follower or subscriber over on the left and like my Facebook page too!

This month, one winner will receive the Saddle Up Cottons fabric bundle. To enter, leave a comment on Samantha's blog. The giveaway ends on Sunday February 17th at 11:59 MDT. The winner will be announced on Samantha's Facebook page on Monday, February 18th.

For additional entries: comment on each of the other blogs in the blog hop, follow Samantha Walker's blog, follow Samantha on Facebook and sign up for an e-mail subscription to Samantha's blog. To receive the additional entries mention in your comment on Samantha's blog that you have done so!

To receive this free SVG cutting file, sign up for an e-mail subscription to Samantha’s blog and you will automatically receive a link to this file. If you are already a subscriber, just enter in your information in the secure form on Samantha's blog!

And Now for my contribution to the blog hop…..

I love this fun Call Me Card from the Silhouette on-line store. It even comes with the word "maybe…" just in case you want to use it on the inside of the card. Too clever!

I used my Cameo and printer to flood fill the background card with red ink. The rest of the card is cut using paper from my stash. Click here to see a video on how to use digital papers with your Cameo. I love creating hybrid projects!

I curled ribbon for the cord and was done! Super quick and easy! Thanks for visiting and be sure to click below  head over to Chrissy’s s blog, Scraparoni Digi Pages. 

Click on the logo to go to your next stop!



Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Linda

Last Minute Gift…..Valentine Pencils

This is my favorite Valentine’s Day kit from SVG Cuts ever! This project is perfect for a teacher or student gift. The good news is that the file is super quick and easy, yet looks adorable. With only two days until Valentine’s day…that is so important!

I used the Echo Park Love Story Digital collection and loved the result. Click here to see my video on how to use digital papers with your Cameo and how to create a printer’s bleed. I am having so much fun using digital paper. So many options.

I used a stamp from my stash for the sentiment and a pencil from Target.

I love this photo of the entire SVG Cuts Sweets for My Sweet collection. Click here to see my post on the Valentine’s crackers. They turned out so cute!

Please stop back on Wednesday for a fun blog hop!

Samantha Walker’s No Mess Scalloped Cupcake Box and How to Make Double Sided Paper

I posted this Saturday on Samantha Walker’s blog and I could not wait to share it with you.  I love Samantha Walker’s designs from the on-line Silhouette store and her amazing digital papers.  In today’s video tutorial, I demonstrate how to assemble Samantha’s No Mess Scalloped Cupcake Box.  I also demonstrate how to make double-sided digital paper using her gorgeous Paris Girl Digital Collection.

I love the versatility of this design and what a cute Valentine’s gift!

I just love Samantha’s Paris Girl Digital Collection.   Be sure to watch the video below to see how I made the double-sided paper for the box.

You can use the cupcake box with or without the insert. This adorable box also works for brownies or other treats. Yahoo!  Hope you enjoy the video.



Have a wonderful day! And please stop back tomorrow for a cute and easy last minute valentines's gift.

Linda

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home.

I fell in love with this post from BHG on how to decorate with paper. Be sure to click here to see over 22 photos showing how to use paper to decorate. I love how they decorated the lampshade and the walls using paper. Oh my!

Here is another example of framed paper. Click here to see an additional 30 easy home décor crafts and ideas. What a quick way to transform your craft room!

I am so going to try this paper-topped table. They used wall paper, but for a mini table you could use card stock. Love this idea!

Please stop back tomorrow for a fun new project and video that involves food and how to make double-sided digital paper.

Linda

Fab Five Friday

Welcome to Fab Five Friday. For those of you that are new to this blog, every Friday I showcase five blogs, websites or posts that I think you will enjoy.

I fell in love with this cute card by my friend Katie from Crafting with Katie. She used the Cricut Paisley cartridge and the embossed envelope die from My Creative Time. Click here for all the cute details.

If you are looking for some amazing recipes, you have to visit The Girl Who Ate Everything. Wait until you see the amazing cake she made for her daughter’s birthday. It is amazing! Don’t miss her decadent brownie pudding recipe. Be warned this is not a low calorie site!

If you are wondering how to create Silhouette Cut shapes using your stamps, be sure to visit ShopEvalicious. I love her stamps and this tutorial is great and can be adapted to use with any of your stamps.

You know how I love free printables and can never have enough of them. Skip to my Lou is a great site and also has the most adorable free printables. Her valentine card game is super sweet! Be sure to check out her amazing blog while you are there!

I love being on Samantha Walker’s design team and I have met the most amazing crafters! Guiseppa from My Creations is a fellow design team member and is mega talented like all my team mates. Be sure to stop over and check out her fun blog! You will love her creations and her scrapbook pages are amazing!

Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

And the Winner of the Silhouette Portrait Machine and Adhesive Kit is…….

But before I announce the winner, I want to remind you that the Silhouette February Promotion is still going strong and ends February 14th.

Can you believe you can purchase the Silhouette Portrait™ and double-sided adhesive starter kit for $179.99? Click here and type in the Promo Code BOUTIQUE when you order to receive the savings. For more information on the Portrait click here. It is an amazing cutting machine and you will love it!

For those of you that already have a cutting tool and are interested in the double-sided adhesive starter kit, it is on sale for $12.99. The kit is a must-have and includes six 8.5 double sided adhesive sheets, three colors of glitter, three colors of flocking powder, spatula, brush, 10 exclusive designs and an idea book. Wow! Click here to order the double-sided kit and be sure to type in the Promo Code BOUTIQUE when you order to receive the savings.

I was thrilled at the number of people who signed up for this amazing giveaway! And a very special thanks to Silhouette for making this possible and for making the most amazing products!

Now for the big announcement……

The winner is:

Miranda said...

OMGoodness!!!!! I would love to win this!!!! I am a long time follower and subscriber! Thanks for the chance to win!
Miranda :)

Congrats Miranda and please email your address and contact information to me at lkaisermt@gmail.com so we can send you this amazing prize!!

Thanks for visiting and be sure to stop back Friday for a fun new Fab Five Friday!

Life Planner Made using File Folders

Before we get started, make sure you click here to enter my giveaway. I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait cutting machine and Double-sided Adhesive kit! You have until midnight tonight to enter. The winner will be announced on Thursday!

I am beyond excited to share this amazing life organizer made by my sister Di using purple file folders!

Today’s video is a little different in that I am going to show you her organizer, but I will wait until she visits to film a how-to segment. My sister followed the YouTube December Daily 2012 Lap Book video tutorials by Kathy Orta from Paper Phenomenon. There are 7 of them. My sister added to Kathy’s basic design, but used Kathy’s videos for the main parts of the organizer.

It took her over 7 days to create this life organizer which measures 11½ x 32 inches when fully opened. It was impossible to take photos that showed all of her amazing details, so I decided to show you the entire organizer in a video.

My sister even included a monthly calendar and refills as part of her design.



A special thanks to my sister for sharing her amazing work with me. Also, my sister would like to give a special shout-out to Kathy Orta’s YouTube channel for her videos on how to make a lap book using file folders. Also be sure to check out Kathy Orta’s blog, Paper Phenomenon .

Have a great day.

Linda

Silhouette Double-sided Adhesive Kit

Before we get started, make sure you click here to enter my giveaway. I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait cutting machine and Double-sided Adhesive kit!

I received my double-sided adhesive starter kit from Silhouette and could not wait to use it! My husband and I are having a romantic valentine’s dinner at home so I decided to make a quick candle for our place-settings. I still have to make another one.

The candle was so easy and inexpensive to make. I cut a piece of gold vellum 2 5/8 inches x 7 1/2 inches and wrapped it around a votive candle holder that I purchased at Target. Next I used the Silhouette double- sided adhesive and cut out a heart designed by Samantha Walker that you can purchase from the Silhouette on-line store. The adhesive cut perfectly and was super easy to use. Click here to order this amazing adhesive and remember to use my promo code BOUTIQUE to get the sale price of $12.99. My mind is spinning with all the possibilities. Also Valentine shapes are just 75 cents at the Silhouette Online store through February 14th. Wow!

Next I applied the gold glitter from the Silhouette kit and brushed away the excess with a brush that came with the kit. The ultrafine glitter is stunning. I inserted a flameless votive candle and was done.

Since glitter worked great with the adhesive, I thought I would experiment with a few other products.

For my first experiment, I used the double-sided adhesive and covered it with gold leaf. I used the brush that was included in the kit and it worked perfectly.

For the heart in the middle of the photo I used the adhesive with microbeads. Another success!

Lastly I used the adhesive with silver embossing powder and then heated the heart with my embossing gun. I love the textured look! Wow! Three for three!

You are going to love this kit and it is on sale for $12.99. The kit is a must have and includes six 8.5 inch double sided adhesive sheets, three colors of glitter, three colors of flocking powder, spatula, brush, 10 exclusive designs and an idea book. Click here to order and remember to use my promo code BOUTIQUE to get the sale price. Did I mention that the Portrait is also on sale? Click here for the sale info and to enter my Portrait giveaway!

Simply Organized Sunday

Welcome to Simply Organized Sunday…SOS for short. Every Sunday I showcase blogs, websites or posts that provide innovative approaches to organizing and designing your craft space as well as other areas in your home.

Before we get started, make sure you click here to enter my giveaway. I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait cutting machine and Double-sided Adhesive kit. That’s right one of my lucky subscribers or followers will win them both! Your very own cutting machine and adhesive kit! So don’t forget to enter!

I love this table for five created by Janette from Style with Cents. The entire cost of this project including chairs was ninety dollars. Amazing! Wouldn’t this be adorable in a scrapbook room? Your children would love it!

Janette also made this practical and stylish shelf using crown molding and boards. Click here for detailed directions and measurements. I can see this in my craft room or in a child’s room. Clever!

Please stop back tomorrow for a quick and easy project using the double-sided adhesive starter kit from Silhouette. You are going to love this kit. It is on sale for $12.99. The kit is includes six 8.5 double sided adhesive sheets, three colors of glitter, three colors of flocking powder, spatula, brush, 10 exclusive designs and an idea book. Click here to order and remember to use my promo code BOUTIQUE to get the sale price. Did I mention that the Portrait is also on sale? Click here for the info.

Hope you are having a fun Super Bowl Sunday!

Linda

Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!

I am beyond excited to announce that thanks to Silhouette I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait cutting machine and Double-sided Adhesive kit. That’s right! One of my lucky subscribers or followers will win them both! Your very own cutting machine, the Silhouette Portrait and adhesive kit! I am so doing my happy dance!

To enter to win the Silhouette Portrait cutting machine and adhesive kit, you need to be a subscriber or follower of my blog. You can sign up over on the left side of this blog (if you are not there already). And leave a comment under this post, only one comment per person please.

You have until midnight MDT on Wednesday February 6th to enter and the winner will be announced on Thursday February 7th. Now for more good news Silhouette is having a sale on this Portrait package.

Can you believe you can purchase the Silhouette Portrait™ and double-sided adhesive starter kit for $179.99? Click here and type in the Promo Code BOUTIQUE when you order to receive the savings. The sale ends on Valentine’s Day! For more information on the Portrait click here. It is an amazing cutting machine and you will love it!

For those of you that already have a cutting tool and are interested in the double-sided adhesive starter kit, it is on sale for $12.99. The kit is a must-have and includes six 8.5 double sided adhesive sheets, three colors of glitter, three colors of flocking powder, spatula, brush, 10 exclusive designs and an idea book. Wow!

This card made by Kristen Magee posted on the Silhouette blog uses the double-sided adhesive. To see a video on how to use double-sided adhesive click here. I should be receiving my kit soon and can’t wait to make a project to share with all of you!

If you are looking for inspiration and lots of fun and informative tutorials, be sure to check out Silhouette’s blog and Pinterest page. I am addicted to both of these sites and you will be too!

Have a great day and you can click here if you would like to order any of the above products. Remember the Promo code is BOUTIQUE. Please feel free to spread the word and don’t forget to enter my giveaway!

Happy shopping and Fab Five Friday will return next week!