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Cutting Acetate with the Silhouette Tutorial by Tya

Hi friends – today I am here to show you a fun technique using acetate! I am a sucker for cute packaging so when I was pondering about what to do my tutorial on for this month I knew I wanted to share this one with you. I decided to do a couple of colorful St. Patrick’s Day Favors to show off this technique. It just wouldn’t be the same if you couldn’t see the Skittles and Gold Coins that these boxes hold, so when you really want to show off what is inside your packaging or if your treats fit a holiday or a theme like my treats do, acetate is the way to go!  It may seem basic and easy, but it is so fun to use something other than cardstock and pattern paper when using our digital cutting machines.

 

I use this brand of acetate (also know as transparency film) for my projects. It cuts beautifully in my Silhouette machine.  Apollo Transparency Film

Apollo® Plain Paper Copier Transparency Film, Clear, 8 1/2in.(W) x 11in.(H), 100/Box
Here are the steps to my project –
1- Open up Silhouette program.
2- Find the 2 box cut files and place them in the workspace.
When deciding what boxes to use from Lori’s library – I chose to use 2 of my favorite boxes to use with acetate. I love these boxes because they require no gluing – which can be tricky with acetate because a lot of the adhesives show through so these boxes were perfect. I used the Santa Petal box (minus the “santa” parts) and the No Glue Gable Box.I used some of Lori’s darling Hang Tags well.
Links below

3- Since the acetate is fairly thick, I used the textured cardstock settings (Blade Depth 6, Cutting speed 3, Thickness 33. I also checked the Double Cut box to make sure that the cuts are nice and deep and this also helps when you go to fold up the boxes.

So my challenge to you is to go pick up some of this fun medium from your local office supply store and try your hand at this fun technique. Thank you for stopping by!

 

February Blog Hop

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Welcome to our February 2015 Creative Team Blog Hop! Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is coming up this weekend? Our team has been working hard to share some beautiful projects with you! But first…

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There is a sale going on at Lori’s SVG SHOP. ALL files (and commercial licenses) from Lori Whitlock and Kolette Hall are on SALE 30% OFF. Use code FEBRUARY (case sensitive) at checkout in the SVG SHOP.

AND, TODAY ONLY, you can save 30% OFF all of Lori Whitlock’s digital scrapbooking files over at Snap Click Supply. Shop digital scrapbook files HERE. Be sure to use code: LWFEB15HOP at checkout.

Everybody loves a FREEBIE, right? TODAY ONLY, this “Life Cards Hearts” file is yours for FREE. The SVG and STUDIO cutting files are included in the download. (Expired)

New this week… Check out these adorable new files in the SVG Shop, and they are on SALE 30% OFF through Feb. 15 due to the Blog Hop!!! Be sure to use coupon code FEBRUARY at checkout.

I designed these little 3×3 Valentine Pop Up Cards for kids to make. They are so easy to assemble and absolutely adorable when done. I think the dinosaur is my favorite! Above is a simple instruction sheet so you can see how to assemble this card.

This cute Heart Petal Box features a heart closure and is just the right size to fill with treats for Valentine’s day. It’s created from a single piece which makes it super easy to put together.

And, these two cards: Screen Card Love and Screen Card XOXO are just simply sweet. They make great table decorations, too!

Just so you know, we are constantly trying to make changes that make your life easier. Our SVG files are now Cricut Explore friendly. Our newest files are color coded and the score marks should appear on one layer. We now provide cut size information and a line art PDF with most of our 3D projects. Check the description on each shape before making your purchase. If you desire the cut sizes, PDF or Cricut friendly files on an older shape that does not include the files needed, please let us know by emailing us HERE. We’re happy to help you get what you need.

Next, would you like to see what our amazing team has created? Click the links below for some wonderful projects. If you ever get lost come back here to get on track

Lori Whitlock

Corri Garza 

Mendi Yoshikawa 

Traci Penrod

Kathy Skou

Cathy Harper

Tya Smith

Chrissy Guido

Ashley Cook

Rachael Sheedy

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And finally, would you like a chance to WIN a $20 gift card to the SVG Shop? Enter through the Rafflecopter form below. A winner will be announced this Friday, yep that’s right just two days. Be sure to LEAVE A BLOG COMMENT AT EACH STOP for 4 entry points! Good luck and thanks for dropping by!

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Blog Hop + Promo + Giveaway + $1 Wednesday

Welcome to our Creative Team Blog Hop, today! Our FABULOUS Creative Team is at it again and has some amazing projects to share with you. Keep reading because we have a Silhouette Promo and GIVEAWAY below. Check out their fun projects by following the links here:

Lori Whitlock
Brigit Mann 
Christine Ousley 
Corri Garza 
Mendi Yoshikawa 
Traci Penrod 
Chrissy Guido
Haley Ney
Kim Lund 

Have you seen the new stamp material from Silhouette? Yep, that’s right I said STAMP MATERIAL!!! With this amazing product you can cut your own stamps with your Silhouette machine! This is a brand new product and it’s AWESOME! I had a chance to play with it this week and I have to say… I’m in LOVE!! Up until now, there was not a great way to create your own rubber stamps… well, now there is! I created this apple tag with stamping in mind. I was able to create a custom shaped tag and apple with coordinating stamp images! How fun is that? Keep reading because I’m giving away this apple tag set with a stamp material purchase below. 

Here are a couple of informative videos that that show you a little more about the stamping material and how to use it:


Right now Silhouette is offering my readers some incredible prices on stamping products, both with and without a machine. And, to top it off, here’s my special offer to you…  Anyone who purchases one of the deals below I’ll send you the Apple Tag Stamping Set FREE (SVG & Studio files). Simply email your order # to me at info@loriwhitlock.com and I’ll email you a link to download this cute set.

To shop be sure you follow THIS LINK (www.silhouetteamerica.com/stamping) and use code LORI at checkout to get these great prices and the FREEBIE offer.

And, don’t forget it about our $1 Wednesday at Jessica Sprague… (keep reading… there’s a Silhouette Portrait Giveaway at the bottom you won’t want to miss!)

One Dollar Wednesday at JessicaSprague.com!

It’s Wednesday again and that means TODAY ONLY you can snag two digital kits for an amazing deal…
TODAY for JUST $1 you can grab this awesome set: Everyday Stamps

EVERYDAY STAMPS

And, you can get the following awesome product for HALF OFF, 4×6 and 3×4 Template Set 2

4×6 AND 3X4 TEMPLATE SET 2

While you are at jessicasprague.com getting your kits, be sure to check out the samples made with each of these kits at the bottom of each listing.

And, last but least… we have a Silhouette Portrait to GIVE AWAY!!! One lucky winner will be announced on Monday, September 9, 2013! Enter through the form below. Good luck everyone!!!

 

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And, don’t forget to finish the blog hop!

 

Silhouette Giveaway + Heat Transfer Promo

Silhouette has generously provided ANOTHER new portrait for me to GIVE AWAY this week! Enter to win by midnight on Sunday, June 9! The winner will be announced on Monday, June 10th! Just fill out the form at the bottom of the post to enter.


Have you seen Silhouette’s Heat Transfer material? It’s really quite awesome. You can cut your images out of the material and simply iron it on to your desired material. Here are a couple of videos to help you get familiar with the Silhouette Heat Transfer material:


For the next week and a half, Silhouette is offering a Cameo/Heat Transfer bundle and a Portrait/Heat Transfer bundle. If you already have a Silhouette machine and you’d like to try the Heat Transfer Material they have an amazing BUY ONE GET ONE FREE deal going on right now.

Check out all the beautiful Heat Transfer Material colors. They come both flocked and smooth.

To get these prices be sure to use this link: www.silhouetteamerica.com/heat
and use code: LORI at checkout.

Be sure to enter to win the Silhouette Portrait machine:
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