Tutorials: Tattoo Paper in place of face paint.

I have pinned a few of our Halloween face paint ideas onto our Halloween Pinterest board, so I thought I would show you how we did it.

If you would like to see a detailed tutorial on how to import and cut your temporary tattoo images click here for the link...but here is a quick rundown.

You start by importing your shape into the software.  Because your temporary tattoos are print and cuts you will need to add the registration marks.  The next step is to mirror it as well, that way it transfers to your face the right direction.

Now all you do is print the images with the registration marks on to your white tattoo paper.  Make sure it prints on the glossier side of the white sheet.

Once that is printed you will remove the green liner from the adhesive sheet and place it on top of the printed sheet.  Using a scraper firmly smooth and adhere the adhesive sheet to the printed sheet.

Now you are ready to place on to your mat and cut your tattoos out.

Once you are done you will peel away the clear liner.  The adhesive should now be on top of the printed images.

Stick on to the area you would like.

Take a damp cloth and press to wet the paper.  Once the paper is wet you can remove the paper to reveal the "face paint" tattoo.

You can also layer tattoos by starting with your base first peeling away the paper, adding another tattoo image wetting and peeling away.  Its super simple and makes the messy face paint option obsolite.  Perfect for all day wear.

This little lion was quite happy with the outcome! ;)

Check out the store for lots of fun face paint tattoo shapes, but you can use lots of different "regular" cut shapes by using the fill options to create other images for your costumes.  Have fun!  Happy Halloween!

Shapes:
lion_face_C03048_1

 Ok and now the moment you have ALL been waiting for...the WINNER of the new CAMEO goes to:

 

 

Long said...

my wife would love this machine to scrapbook, make homemade cards, and decorating parties with.

I know one chicky who is going to be a VERY happy wife!  What a nice guy! Congrats! 

Email me with your address and information at blog@silhouetteamerica.com

Fall Contest WINNER!!!

 WINNER!!! 

Contest is closed

Thank you so much to all the entries that were submitted to this contest we had soooo many great projects choosing only one is so hard.  I enjoyed seeing what fall meant to you and all the excitement you put into your creations.  We chose this project because of its composition and attention to detail.  It is a simple rosette wreath but the patterns along with the antique creams and blacks are so appealing.  The glitzy rhinestone/jeweled details are just gorgeous and so well placed!  Mmmmm! Scrumptious! 

Congrats Angela you are the winner of the super fun Fabric Ink Starter!  Thank you for sharing this with us!  We posted this bad boy on pinterest too!  YOU'RE FAMOUS! ;)  Happy Friday everyone..oh and keep sigining up to win the CAMEO!

Shapes:
3d_rosette_flower_-_pointed_C00816_21585
3d_rosette_flower_-_scalloped_C00814_21585

Fan Feature: Aged potion bottles

These were posted on facebook a while back and I absolutely adore them.  I would love to have a case of these sitting in an old wooden coke bottle case!  Thanks so much to Joy for sharing this idea with us.  She printed out these labels using vellum and then mod podged them on to the bottle and of course grunged them up with a little glimmer mist and ink. 

Take a look at her blog for further instructions on how you can recreate this look!

Shapes:
potions_label_C00457_31857 
elixir_of_arachnids_label_C00459_31857 

Also another reminder that there is still time to sign up to win a CAMEO.  Simply click on the link above that says CAMEO contest to enter to win!  Good Luck!  The winner will be announced on the 31st.

Magnet Pumpkin

If you are a mother of young children or have the opportunity to be around them, you know that keeping their curious minds busy is a must.  How about keeping them busy with magnets.  I know mine love a good magnet book.  I took a circular metal tin and spray painted it orange.  Then I used the print and cut method to cut out a bunch of jack-o-lantern face shapes.  They can rearrange the faces until their little hearts content.  Then you can store the magnets inside the tin.  So fun!

Shapes:
build_a_jack-o-lantern_eyes_3_C01519_17986
build_a_jack-o-lantern_noses_1_C01522_17986  
build_a_jack-o-lantern_mouths_2_C01521_17986  

FREE shape of the week & GIVEAWAY!

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Its time to get those last minute Halloween projects wrapped up and ready for the big day.  So take advantage of this free shape and get on it *wink*.  I used the shape as a fabric applique.  I know you see a lot of onesies from me, but I just love how cute a tiny person looks in a handcrafted outfit.  You can of course place it on larger apparel but I just couldn't resist.  You can also cut this out of heat transfer or make a paper craft!

Ok now on to even more exciting news. We are doing another giveaway...but this time its for the ever so coveted CAMEO.  Thats right a CAMEO!!!!!!  You can enter now through the 30th.  Here are the rules, they are quite simple.

Leave a comment here on the blog telling me why you want a CAMEO.

(leave a comment on the page labeled CAMEO Contest, you will find this tab at the top of the blog)

Follow us on our Facebook page and tell all your FB friends about it!

Follow us on Pinterest and while you are there repin a few things you like. ;)

The winner will be announced on October 31st.

Tutorials: Loading 9" wide media into the CAMEO

Now that you are starting to receive your CAMEO's I thought it might be a good idea to explain how you can easily cut your 9"media with the CAMEO.

First I will create my design in the Silhouette Studio software and then we will prep to cut out the 9" frosted  vinyl.

 You will want to change your page setting to a letter size from the default 12" setting.

After that is done you will need to select your cut setting, I selected the vinyl cut setting since I am cutting the frosted vinyl.

Now you will need to slide the white rollers to the correct notch.

 You do this by releasing the blue lever on the left to the downward position. 

Twist the right white roller and slide to the 9"notch.  These are not labeled however it is the 2nd to the left notch.

Now I am ready to load the vinyl.  Change the setting on the LCD screen to the load media option.
Select send to Silhouette in the Software and then cut it out!

Of course you know the drill with the vinyl.  Weed, transfer and reveal!  Poof!

Shape:
fall_leaves_carving_C20091025020737_19007
Font:
Times New Roman

Contest Time!!!

 

Contest is now closed.

Hi all!  Happy Friday! We wanted to do a giveaway seeing how it is the beginning of lots of fun holidays...and nothing goes better with a holiday than giving!  The only catch, its a contest!  Yay!  Here is the breakdown.

Submit a photo of your favorite Fall/Autumn or Halloween project made using the Silhouette to blog@silhouetteamerica.com

Contest Starts: 10/21/2011
Contest Ends:  10/27/2011
Winner Announced: 10/28/2011

Prize:  1 Fabric Ink Starter Kit *swoon*
           Your project will be not only posted on facebook and our blog, but we will also be boasting it all over pinterest!  So exciting!!

Ok so get started and send those photos in!  Can't wait to see what you have made and love.


If I wasn't stringing goodies in front of you already, I just thought I would share this print and cut cupcake set with you.  the cupcake is delicious by itself but hot dang it looks good with all the embellishments! YUM!

Shapes:
halloween_party_cupcake_wrapper_-_skulls_C00224_19414
Halloween_cupcake_wrapper_C20090811002136_19414
scallop_circle_ribbon_slider_C00049_24282 

HALLOWEEN SHAPE SALE

One last thing...all Halloween shapes are on sale for $.75cents now through the 31st. Get them while they are hot!

Masquerade anyone?

Dressing up is a Halloween must do...I have always thought it would be cool to have a masquerade...or at least a party where you had to wear a mask.  Ames in customer support is preparing for one and he brought in his mask today to show me.  I love it and think he did a great job!  He cut out some fabric using the the clean cut fabric interfacing and created this super cool mask.  I had to share it...your rock Mr!

Shape:
flourish_C00031_27175

True 12" Awesomeness

I shared a layout last week that I had created using the cameo and its full 12" potential.  Well here is another one, I promise not to tease you all but just to boast about how amazing it is.  I love that it is end to end!  Take a look at this super cool shaped layout that you now can create using the cameo.  It makes scrapping so much fun!

Shapes:
bracket_frames_C00048_48353
notebook_page_edge_frame_C01018_18816
banner_flags_C00905_20509
no_one_like_you_C00893_23067

Free download of the week!

 spider_web_sketch_C03045_1 

I haven't given a free sketch shape in a while so I whipped up a little spider web for you to use as an accent or a background.  I used it as a background today in this fun spider web card.  I love the haunted house Halloween style; old cob-webbed rococo frames and gilded candelabras, so I took a little cue from that and ran with this card. I also love the black, white and purple combination used around Halloween time, so I threw that in there too! ;)  Happy haunting everyone!

Shapes:
halloween_garland_spider_C00047_30551
echo_park_web_C00250_48353 
3_way_ornate_frame_C00534_19210

Tutorials: Halloween Sign

Ok so I thought I would switch things up a bit and do a tutorial on a project instead of a feature.  I have used my cameo to make this project but you can still use your Silhouette to create this sign.

I started with the shape: monster_one_eyed_C20091116132849_19210 and resized it to approx 8.5" wide.  For those of you using the Silhouette you will just have to size it down slightly.  I then ungrouped the shape and layered the monster on top of itself.  I did this so that I could use the slice tool and take off the legs of the monster.

I then imported the shapes: knock_if_you_dare_C01145_19547  & gears_border_C00420_20387 ( I only resized the gear border to the length of 12".  Now Im all ready to cut out all the pieces.

Here you can see I am using 7 different coordinating papers.  I used a patterned paper for the body of the monster and for the background of my sign.

(do you see how loved my mat is?  I LOVE our new mats!!!)

From here its the easy part.  glue your pieces together and then place on your background paper as shown below.  I added some glitter and of course my favorite...tulle.  Whats Halloween without a little tulle...hahaha! This is sure to be a hit on my front door for all those trick -or- treat-ers!

Shapes:
monster_one_eyed_C20091116132849_19210
knock_if_you_dare_C01145_19547
gears_border_C00420_2038

PS.  I just thought I would let you all know that you can follow us now on Pinterest!  Stop by to check out lots of great inspiration you can create using your Silhouette!

You've been Boo-ed!

So my kids are trying to decide what they want to be for Halloween.  We have gone from Princesses to ponies and parrots then cheerleaders and back to animals.  It has to be so magical for them.  Deciding what amazing thing they could be for just a day.  I love listening to their little voices talk back and forth about what they would look like and the way they would parade around...I've even hear little clips of how they might sound *giggle*  It is so fun!  Along with that they are talking about school party's that are around the corner.  I thought this was such a great sized box to fill with little treats.  Its perfect to give as party favors as they sport their Halloween digs. 

Shapes:
ghosts_C01262_23067
boo_C00032_30551
square_gift_box_C00159_19547

Thankful

Along with fall festivities comes Thanksgiving and I for one am so thankful for so many things.  I am a firm believer of giving thanks and showing gratitude to those who have given you so much or to those around you.  Compliments were meant to share and thanks was meant to be given.  So here is a little tag you can attach to a gift you will share with someone who means so much!  Thank you to all of you who have been so supportive to Silhouette and who continue to share your enthusiasm with us!  All my love!

Ps.  LLLLOOOOVE this owl paper from the Paper Studio!

Shapes:
Tag_0272
heart_of_hearts_card_C01073_19547
4_fall_icons_C01129_20509

Cameo is shipping!

I have been using my Cameo for about a week now and I thought the day that it was taken away after testing was the hardest ever.  That extra 3" really does change the way you create.  I'm in love with her and I want to shout it at the top of the world.  Ok so that may be a bit dramatic but that is the way I feel.  She is a glorious thing to have!

Here is a layout I created using the Cameo.  I love the "true" 12" cutting area.  Take a look!

Be on the look out for the Cameo in your local stores!

Shapes:
echo_park_arrows_C00174_48353
dot_lace_background_C00249_20509

Tutorial: Fabric Baby Shoes

For this project you will be using 2 fabrics to create the baby shoes.  Choose your first fabric and iron the interfacing with the paper side up. (the glue web should be placed on the “wrong/backside” of the fabric). 

I have trimmed the fabrics down to approx 6”x12” for this shoe size.

Iron each section for 3 seconds until interfacing is applied to the fabric.   Once this is done move to the next fabric and repeat the same steps.

Now that the interfacing is applied peel away the paper liner to reveal the newly interfaced fabric.

Then place your fabric onto your cutting mat interfacing side down.

Ok Now you are ready to cut.

I arranged the pattern according to the image below in order to minimize waste.

Click the send to Silhouette button, select your fabric cut settings and cut out your shoe pattern.

Now that your shapes are all cut out you are ready to put them together.

Pin both patterned arches to each other face sides together as shown in the image to the right.  This will form the top part of the shoe. 

Then sew the inside of the arches together.

Open the arches and bring face sides together at the ends of the arches and sew together.

The next step is to turn the fabric face side out.  Then iron the arches together.  This will form the top part of the shoe.  The interfacing that you used will help the two fabrics to stay together.

You will also want to iron the soles of the baby shoes together.  Place the interfacing sides of the soles together and iron for a few seconds.

Pin the sole of the shoe to the top piece inside out and sew around the edge.  Once that is completed turn the shoes right-side out.

You will also want to stitch the strap and hook and loop tape on at this point if you have not already done so.

 

Aren't these the cutest little shoes EVER!  *screech* ...now I just need a little one to put these on. ;)  I will have a pdf posted on the website soon as well as more sizes in the online store. 

Shape:
baby_shoes_3-6_months_C02996_1