how COOL is that???

I had such a fun time experimenting with the new Silhouette Stamping Kit. The possibilities are endless. Just think of the projects YOU can create!!! You can make stamps out of ANY graphic or text you dream up!!

Stamping is a fun way to add your own style to your projects. With a Silhouette electronic cutting tool and stamping supplies, you can make your own stamps to use on scrapbook pages, cards, or anything else that could use a punch of creative character.

This is amazing!! 

Enter code “TATER” at checkout to get these awesome deals!

These are great deals … if you’re thinking about a Silhouette in time for the holidays, check these out:

• A Silhouette Portrait kit

— plus the Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit — only $129.99 (a $200 value!)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

A Silhouette Cameo kit — plus the Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit — only $269.99 (a $329 value!)

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• And 20% off the Stamping Starter Kit — just $23.99!

To get your discount, remember to enter code “TATER” at checkout!

These deals are only good September 4-13, so exciting!

I will be sharing a post on how to create custom stamps in 8 easy steps soon!! These stamps are SO easy to create and so FUN!!! 

And here’s how you can enter to win your very own Silhouette Portrait!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 Good luck!

xoxo

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I’m trying to squeeze in just a little more summertime before the kids head back to school. And I am working on a couple Silhouette projects – one for my Master Bedroom Gallery Wall and another for Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas. I will be sharing those ideas soon!!

And to help you with your back-to-school projects, thanks to Silhouette I’m giving away a

Silhouette CAMEO

to one lucky reader! YAY!!!

(UPDATED: yes, this is the CAMEO, the big one, not the smaller Portrait.)

Plus, Silhouette has special BOGO deals on vinyl only from August 6-14. I use my Silhouette primarily to cut vinyl for projects probably 90% of the time.

This month you can Get a cutter bundle with a Silhouette Cameo — one roll each of white vinyl, chalkboard vinyl and transfer tape for $269.99! That’s a great discount.

Just need vinyl? Check out the BOGO sale on rolls!

Use code “TATER” at checkout!

Here’s a FUN Summer Bucket List Project I made with my Silhouette CAMEO. 

Curious what you could make with a Silhouette CAMEO vinyl cutter?

Silhouette has plenty of answers — and you can also find a lot here at TTAJ! (like this and this!)

Here are a few more ideas:

I cut out some vinyl and put it on plates to go with my Instagram Display – so easy!!

Paper Wreath … Giant Chalkboard Calendar Wall … Paper Flower Specimen Art … Baby Onesie Gifts

Halloween Pillows … Halloween Chevron Wreath and Bat Garland … Spooky Plate Wall  … Halloween Plate Wall

I can’t wait to get my Halloween Plate Wall up this year. I have some new ideas to share!!

1. Christmas Advent Ladder 2. Christmas Stenciled Sign 3. Valentine Jumbo Subway Art

My Silhouette CAMEO is the one Creative tool that I use all the time. I love it!

And now on to the giveaway!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck, and don’t miss your chance to stock up on vinyl if you already have a Silhouette!

Buy 1 get 1 free is an amazing deal.

(Remember to use the code “TATER” at checkout!)

xoxo

PS: Want more chances to win? Visit my friends who are also hosting giveaways. But hurry! They end Sunday night! Visit Ginger Snap Crafts & That’s What {Che} Said…!

(Note the fine print: Sale ends August 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (PDT). May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. Discount valid only at silhouetteamerica.com. Shipping from silhouetteamerica.com is available within the United States only. Excludes Silhouette CAMEO®, Silhouette Portrait®, downloads, download cards, subscriptions, and gift cards. Rain checks not available. This post sponsored by Silhouette; see my disclosures.)

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And to celebrate – I’m giving away my favorite crafting tool!!

And if you haven’t tried the Silhouette Heat Transfer material, it’s a great way to try it out!

 use code TATER at checkout for the special prices!

I’ll show you some of my favorite Silhouette projects and how you can win a Silhouette Portrait:

Here’s what’s in the Heat Transfer Starter Kit (thanks to this helpful Silhouette video):

And here are the basics of using the heat transfer material (again, thanks to a helpful Silhouette video):

Heat transfer is one of my favorite ways to use my Silhouette. I love making creations on fabric. Here are a few of my projects I have created with Silhouette’s Heat Transfer Medium:

Heat Transfer Pillows 

Heat Transfer Onesies Baby Gift

Happy Camper DIY Shirts

Gobble Gobble Heat Transfer Pillows

And these Trick or Treat Pillows 

Christmas Subway Art Pillow

Halloween Heat Transfer Pillow

Another project I love are these His and Hers Bike Pillows

Love this Flocked Heat Transfer Saying 

Cute idea – Boy Baby Shower

Love this – Ruffled Birthday Cupcake Tee

Click this link to get the special deal!

and here’s how YOU could win a Silhouette Portrait!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hurry! This giveaway ends at midnight MST, Sunday, June 9.

Have a CREATIVE Day!!
xoxo

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I have a special giveaway to kick off the US Memorial Day weekend:

My favorite crafting tool — the Silhouette!

And Silhouette has a special deal on their Fabric Interface bundless – so you can cut fabric!!

So fun!! 

I’ll show you more and how you can get the discounts and enter the giveaway:

Here’s a project I just made with the Fabric Interfacing — USA Map Artwork for my Patriotic Mantel –

Silhouette has special discounts on Fabric Interfacing bundles — like the Fabric Interfacing I used on this project — but only until May 31!

Use the code “TATER” at checkout!

Click on THIS LINK to get the discounts and then use code TATER at checkout.

Being able to cut fabric with the Silhouette is SERIOUSLY my favorite. There are so many possibilities!!

I’ll post the full tutorial on how to make this DIY fabric art on Monday. Here is a pillow I made using the same technique on the Silhouette:

Geometric Pillow Tutorial

Here’s how to win: 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Use the code “TATER” at checkout!

Click on THIS LINK to get the discounts and then use code TATER at checkout.

Good Luck!

And be sure to enter soon – this giveaway ends on May 27 at midnight.

Have a HAPPY Day!

xoxo

PS: Fancy some other chances to win a Silhouette Portrait? Visit my friends who are also hosting a giveaway!

A Pumpkin &  A Princess

That’s What Che Said

Seven Thrity-Three

Ginger Snap Crafts

Crazy Little Projects

Pretty Handy Girl

Mom 4 Real

Simply Designing

Design, Dining & Diapers

Mom Endeavors

WhipperBerry

My Repurposed Life

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I have a special giveaway to kick off the weekend.

My favorite crafting tool —

And Silhouette has an amazing deal on their vinyl right now — 25% off.

I just stocked up on a bunch of their premium vinyl.

I used some when I created this Initial Wreath. I also used my Portrait to cut out the pinwheel and pennants too.

Spring Pinwheel Wreath

Use the code “TATER” at checkout!

• 1 Silhouette Portrait + 1 roll of black vinyl, 1 roll of white vinyl, and 1 roll of transfer paper: $139.99
• 1 Silhouette CAMEO® + 1 roll of black vinyl, 1 roll of white vinyl, and 1 roll of transfer paper: $269.99

The vinyl is such a great deal. It used to cost $14.99, then Silhouette discounted it to $9.99 and now it’s an extra 25% off that price – which is amazing!! 

Click on THIS LINK to get the discounts and then use code TATER at checkout.

And here’s another recent project that I made with vinyl –

Giant Wall Chalkboard Calendar

Here’s how to win: 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!

And be sure to enter soon – this giveaway ends tomorrow night at midnight (April 20).

xoxo

PS — visit these other blogs who are also giving away Silhouette Portraits:

Decor Chick

The DIY Showoff

I Heart Naptime

The Idea Room

Makely School for Girls

Not Just a Housewife

Sawdust Girl

Shabby Creek Cottage

The 36th Avenue

Today’s Creative Blog

Skip to My Lou

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As you might have seen earlier today, I’ve been working on a fun project with my Silhouette,

the Chalkboard Family Calendar Wall!

I’m going to share the full tutorial on Monday.

You probably already know all of the ways I use my Silhouette for decorating projects,

but suffice it to say it’s my favorite crafting tool — and I’m excited to get to give one away to one of you!

And for today’s Weekend Wrap-Up, I’m giving away

a Silhouette Portrait!

Plus, for just the next week, you can get awesome discounts on Silhouette products using

the special code just for Tatertots and Jello readers:

use code “TATER” at checkout!

You must use this link —  along with the code to get the discounts!

If you don’t have the Silhouette Studio software, you will LOVE it!!

It makes it easier to make just what you picture in your head —

And you can get some great deals on a Silhouette CAMEO or a Silhouette Portrait, both along with the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software:

$70 off of a Silhouette Portrait package and $80 off of a Silhouette Cameo package!

But remember,

use code “TATER” at checkout, and you must use this link —  along with the code to get the discounts!

* * * * *

Now, here’s how you can win your very own Silhouette Portrait!

(But hurry! This giveaway ends at midnight, Monday, March 4!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

* * * * *

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I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU!!

xoxo

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I am so excited to be giving away my favorite crafting tool today.

A Silhouette! I made this GIANT Vinyl Chalkboard Calendar wall with my Silhouette Portrait.

And I will be sharing the full tutorial on Monday.

In the meantime, here’s how YOU can win a Silhouette Portrait of your own!!

Plus, Silhouette has some special deals for TTAJ readers just this week!

Use “TATER” at checkout!

Use this special link: www.silhouetteamerica.com/march along with the code to get the discounts!

 Three great deals and how to win:

Deal 1:

If you don’t have the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software yet, this is a great price — it’s half off!

Just $24.99 (not $49.99!)

If you don’t have the Silhouette Studio software, you will LOVE it!! 

There are so many things included with the software that you will love. 

Like a ruler that makes creating projects so much easier. 

Plus the ability to open .SVG files

Deal 2:

Silhouette CAMEO plus Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software

for $269.99 — $80 off the regular price of $349.98,

and

 Deal 3:

Silhouette Portrait plus Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software

for just $179.99, $70 off the regular price of $249.98!

But you must use this special link and the discount code “TATER” at checkout!

* * * * *

Now, here’s how you can win your very own Silhouette Portrait!

(But hurry! This giveaway ends at midnight, Monday, March 4!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I can’t wait to show you how we made this GIANT vinyl chalkboard calendar wall.

Ella has been having SO much fun embellishing it!!

xoxo

PS – It’s Friday!! 

I am SO excited to see YOUR ideas. 

The Weekend Wrap Up starts soon.

At 6 pm MST. 

I hope you can stop by for the fun!! 

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Happy Monday!!

Today is an extra happy Monday because I have something really fun to share with you.

I am  teaming up as 16 blog owners to bring you the most exciting giveaway that we’ve ever seen. These are some awesome DIY blogs – if you don’t know them already, you will love following along with their thrifty DIY ideas!!

We have worked hard to put together some of our favorite things in INCREDIBLE prize packages.

(almost $15,000 of prizes in three giveaways)

And the best part is that the fun has just begun! Today our first giveaway will begin, and tomorrow there will be a new one! THEN, if that’s not enough we will have ANOTHER one on Wednesday. Yep, three days of giveaways with fun prizes just for YOU.

If you don’t recognize the bloggers in the graphic above {I’m sure you already know most of them}, here is a list starting from the top left:

Brooke from All Things Thrifty, Traci from Beneath my Heart, Emily from Decor Chick, Roeshel from DIY Show off, Beth from Home Stories A to Z, Beckie from Infarrantly Creative, Melissa from The Inspired Room, Lindsay from Makely, Stacy from Not Just a Housewife, Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl, Cassity from Remodelaholic, Sandra from Sawdust and Paper Scraps, Rhoda from Southern Hospitality, Gina from Shabby Creek Cottage,  me, and Mandi from Vintage Revivals.

Let’s get to it! Want to see the prizes? Yay!!!

(click through to find out more!)

$150 gift card to D.Lawless Hardware for kitchen cabinet knobs and pulls. MSRP: $150.00

One under-mount sink with install from Karran MSRP: $750.00

Grand Prize A Total MSRP: $1632.55

One Silhouette CAMEO electronic cutting tool. MSRP: $269.99

And then answer the question below to enter officially:

{your entry automatically enters you into all three prizes}

(FYI – if you don’t see the Rafflecopter widget, please stop by later. Rafflecopter has been crashing today)

And if you don’t have Facebook, no worries! Just email: allthingsthriftyassistant@gmail.com with a way to get a hold of you if you win!

Have a Great Day!!

xox

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