She's Kinda Crafty

DIY Gold Confetti Champagne Flutes #PartywithSilhouette

2014-11-27T00:00:00.000-05:00

Thanksgiving is upon us and soon it will be Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza, and New Years! 'Tis the season to give thanks and cheers! And why not give those thanks and cheers is chic, gold confetti champagne flutes that you've made yourself? You don't have a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait yet to cut the gold vinyl? That can easily be solved with this years exclusive Black Friday deals, which includes wonderful discounts on non-machine products for those of you who already have, and love, a CAMEO or Portrait. Just remember to use the coupon code KINDA to activate your discount from now until December 8, 2014.

DIY Angel Ornaments | Cricut Explore Giveaway

2014-11-24T00:21:00.000-05:00

The wait and suspense is over! I got my huge holiday craft delivery from ConsumerCrafts that I talked about last week. If you follow me on Instagram, and I don't know why you wouldn't, then you already saw a sneak peek of my goodies! It was truly hard for me to pick 1 homemade holiday craft to share with you so stay tuned for the next couple weeks for a few more, but today I want to show you how to make a DIY Angel Ornament (with glitter) in 4 easy steps!! *disclaimer - this post is sponsored by Consumer Crafts but the opinions stated are 100% authentic and of my own accord.

Craft Supply Shopping at Consumer Crafts

2014-11-12T21:43:00.000-05:00

disclosure: this post is part of a paid shopping experience for Consumer Crafts. All of the opinions stated are authentic and 100% my own. Are you thinking about making 2014 a Homemade Holiday? I can never commit the time to make the entire holiday season homemade but if I am not making decor I am definitely making several homemade gifts. Something about a homemade holiday items just makes them a little more sentimental and therefore a little more special. I love the feeling of pulling items out of the boxes that I made in previous year, it's sort of like a time capsule of what you were in to and how far your crafting skills have come. What I don't like is dealing with holiday shopping traffic and the supplies I need being sold out after fighting that traffic. That's why this year, like the previous two years, I am doing the bulk of my Homemade Holiday craft supply shopping at Consumer Crafts.

DIY Stripes and Glitter Mason Jar

2014-11-10T18:27:00.001-05:00

I am sure that if you've seen any of my recent blog posts you might get the idea that I am in love with black and white stripes. Well you would be correct, I can't get enough of them! Since I am gearing up to start our holiday home decorating soon, which will feature black and white stripes again this year, I have been working on several DIY stripe projects. Today's project is one of my favorite because not only does it have stripes, it has gold glitter, too! These jars would make cute gifts, you could put a cluster of them together for a fun centerpiece, and they are fun just by themselves.

Using Double Sided Adhesive Paper to add Pizzazz

2014-11-06T13:09:00.004-05:00

Disclaimer: This is not a paid ad, it is just a tutorial from me showing you how I use one of my favorite products. This post does, however, include affiliate links. To all my readers who have seen Frozen, which I am guessing is most of you, I am sorry for the earworm I am about to implant with this next project. Just know that it's all worth it to see how you can make this great winter sign! A winter sign with a dash of pizzazz thanks to using double sided adhesive paper!

Rudolph Wreath and 14 more Amazing Wreaths

2014-11-02T08:00:00.000-05:00

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid and Donder and Blitzen., But do you recall? The most famous reindeer of all? Silly question, of course you do! It's Rudolph and with that sparkly, or glittery, red nose he belongs front and center on your front door this Christmas. But that's not all I have to share with you today folks, I have teamed up with 14 other OUTSTANDING bloggers who have all created new and amazing Christmas wreaths, too! Please make sure you take the time to visit all their wreaths, too, they will definitely get you into the Holiday Spirit!

Navy and Chambray Family Photo Outfits

2014-10-27T23:04:00.002-04:00

Over the weekend we had our 4th annual family portraits taken by LunahZon Photography. We feel so lucky to have had them (it's an amazing husband and wife duo) behind the lens for the last three years because I know that even if we were wearing Juicy track suits they'd make us look good. However, since we aren't the Juicy track suit types, I definitely feel the pressure to come up with 4 complimentary and cohesive outfits. This year I went with Navy and Chambray (or as my husband said, "why can't you just call it denim, why does it have to be so fancy?") with a touch of white and pearls. I am on pins and needles waiting to see how they turned out but until I thought I'd try my hand at showing you what we wore, inspiration board style! (The colors are a little strange in the inspiration board but it really all came together in real life, pinky swear!)

Free Halloween Brown Bag Topper

2014-10-13T18:21:00.001-04:00

Have you seen these cute orange striped brown bags available in the Halloween section at Target this season? I probably wouldn't have grabbed them if I hadn't seen Staci from Lizard and Ladybug post them on her Instagram account. If you are looking for economical yet fun treat bags for class treats THESE are where it's at! To make it even better I've created a FREE bag topper that you can tape, staple, or glue right to the bag to make you look like you put in hours of overtime into making your treats this year!

Getting Started with Your Silhouette Part 1

2014-10-09T23:27:00.000-04:00

One of the most common questions I receive is, "What do I need to get started with this whole Silhouette CAMEO/Portrait thing?" That's a great question. When I bought mine four years ago I had no idea what I was getting into, I just knew that it looked cool and I could cut out letters to make nice banners from paper. Well, as you can see if you look around my blog, your Silhouette cutter can do much, MUCH more than just cut paper to make cute banners. I've put together a list of some Silhouette virgin essentials to get the most out of your new machine! For part 2 I will explain the basics of the software, how to buy or import designs, and how to make your first cut!!

DIY Monogrammed Ring Dish

2014-10-06T14:13:00.000-04:00

It's Monday and sometimes on Mondays we need a little pick me up. I know that one thing that always brings a smile to my face is monograms. So let's just refer to Monday as Monogram Monday and we'll all be just a bit happier about the start to the work week. Today's monogram might be small but it's transformation of a plain little appetizer plate is nothing short of mighty! Take into consideration that this project took me less than 5 minutes and you get more Monogram Monday bang for your buck!

Magnetic Halloween Storyboard

2014-09-26T22:41:00.000-04:00

I just love playing with all the specialty materials that I've been stock piling since I first purchased my Silhouette machine 3+ years ago. Today I decided to break out the printable magnet paper and play. I don't know what took me so long to finally try the magnet paper but I am totally hooked! And I am pretty sure my kids are A-OKAY with that, too, after making them this awesome, fun on the go, magnetic Halloween storyboard!

How to Make a Split Pumpkin Monogram | September Silhouette Special

2014-09-16T14:49:00.001-04:00

Disclosure: This post is part of my affiliation with Silhouette America. The thoughts and ideas that I share, along with my love for the machine, are 100% my own. Happy middle of September already everyone! I honestly can't believe the month is half over and I also saw something on Facebook this morning about 100 days til Christmas? How can that even be? Well since we have half way through September it's a great time to start thinking about Halloween and Autumn crafts so I am here to show you how you can make your own Split Pumpkin Monogram. The best part of this tutorial and that you can apply it to any shape for any holiday or season or party or whatever you want! Also, I am sharing a great September promotion from Silhouette today that lasts through the end of the month!!

Reversible Fall Front Porch Pillows

2014-09-10T20:18:00.001-04:00

The temperatures are inching downward and I am itching to get in some front porch sitting. Summer time is entirely too hot to sit on our southern facing front porch and so, sad to say, it's gone neglected as of late. Today I decided to change that neglect and give the porch my full attention. It started with a pillow I made last year and ended with 3 more to coordinate! The best part of all 4 pillows, besides the fact that you can make each one in around 20 minutes with only the most basic of sewing skills, is that they are all reversible!! Dual purpose really makes each pillow like 10 minutes, right??

I Love Florida Football Wreath

2014-09-02T10:48:00.003-04:00

If somehow you get to my front door and haven't noticed the University of Florida license plates and decals on our cars and you missed the Gator garden flag in the front bushes AND you missed the Gator gnomes guarding our front steps then you will definitely understand where our college football (and baseball, basketball, softball, and so on) allegiance lies when you see the biggest wreath I've ever made. After years of making wreaths for others I finally decided it was time to make one for myself and since I didn't have to ship it anywhere I could make it as big as I wanted. So I did.

Print and Cut 101: Back to School Labels

2014-08-13T20:27:00.001-04:00

Howdy friends! Today I am coming to you with one of my favorite featured to use on my Silhouette machine; the Print and Cut feature! I mean, anyone can make circle or square labels, once you've spent hours figuring out how to line up your printer with the template on your computer screen, but with the Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait you can make any size or shape label easily! Continue reading for a step by step tutorial on using the Print and Cut feature AND stay tuned for a very special deal if don't already own a Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait.

Free Printable Spirit Banner

2014-08-06T10:42:00.001-04:00

Back to school also means back to college football, which just happens to be the best time of the year. I believe that as of today there are 24 days left until Gator football starts! Even though we had just about the worst season ever last year my love for my Alma Mater is still as strong and vibrant as ever. To help get us in the spirit I've design a cute mini banner than can be printed in 1 page, cut out easily, and strung together to show that we've got spirit! (yes, we do. we've got spirit how 'bout you!)

DIY Chalkboard Sharpie Holder

2014-08-05T00:00:00.000-04:00

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #StaplesBTS http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV My first born is going to be a first grader! I am not sure how we got here so fast, but we're here, in the thick of back to school shopping...for a FIRST GRADER! When the school supply list came out a couple weeks ago I printed it out and got started. Since Sharpie® markers were on the teacher's wish list I headed to Staples! They have pretty much any formula of Sharpie® you might need, even the oil based ones you'll want to pick up if you want to decorate a ceramic mug or plate! And since the teacher wanted Sharpie® markers I thought I would take this opportunity to make a super fun Chalkboard Sharpie Holder to give them in!!

Back to School Free Printables

2014-08-02T22:34:00.001-04:00

Holy wowzers, how is it already August? I feel like we were just blowing out the candles for my daughter's 6th birthday but it turns out that was in February...SIX MONTHS AGO! Kindergarten flew by in a flash and now we are prepping for first grade and a brand new elementary school. Before we look forward into what this year has to bring I wanted to share a round up of five past teacher and school printables I've posted.

Magical Lunch Boxes

2014-07-25T13:41:00.002-04:00

Even though it is only the end of July I know that some school districts are already close to starting back to school. Here in NC we still have about a month to go but it's never too soon to start working on a few back to school projects. It's even more fun to work on projects when there as cute as these sandwich containers I am about to show you!

Typography Signs 201 + Silhouette Promotion

2014-07-22T09:53:00.000-04:00

A couple week ago I showed you how you can make subway, or typography, art using files that can be purchased in the Silhouette Store. In that tutorial I simply cut the words out in vinyl and applied them to my sign. Today I am going to show you a slightly different, and more involved, variation of making typography art with a file I purchased from the Silhouette Store. I also have the details for the July special Silhouette promotion below that you can get with the code word KINDA!

Mod Podge Collage Clay Decoden Frame

2014-07-10T10:33:00.000-04:00

Disclosure: This product review is part of a campaign that I was compensated for. However, my opinions are 100% authentic and I felt that this was a product that you would like to know more about!
Have you heard of Decoden? Until a couple weeks ago I hadn't either so let me explain. Decoden is the art of decorating anything with trinkets, and "the more the merrier" is the name of the game in designing an over the top look in this 3D collage technique. The possibilities are endless as to what you use to make decoden art - trinkets, buttons, Mod Melts, rhinestones - anything you want! To make this kind of art project easy and fun Mod Podge has come out with a new product called Collage Clay. I put together a little tutorial that shows you how to use Mod Podge Collage Clay and guess what, this entire project took me less than 20 minutes!!

Upcycled Lilly Pulitzer Art

2014-07-01T12:50:00.000-04:00

If you follow me on Instagram you might know that I, big ol' pink puffy heart, love Lilly Pulitzer. It's not a new obsession; I even had my first daughter and I photographed in matching Lilly shift dresses back in 2009. It's actually very out of my comfort zone to wear loud, bright clothing with prints, in fact, I can almost always be found in solids, maybe a stripe here or there. There's just something about Lilly that makes bright and colorful feel comfortable. I look forward to their catalogs or look books each season and this year's summer catalog was no disappointment. They are always the highest quality, the paper feels great between your finger, which made this year's summer catalog perfect for upcycling!

Make Subway Art from Silhouette Store Files

2014-06-30T20:07:00.000-04:00

I love typography as art. Might have something to do with my font obsession but typography art just sings to my heart. But here's my little secret, I can't paint. I mean, I REALLY can't paint. Even straight lines are hard for me. That's why I have a Silhouette Cameo - so I never have to hand paint anything in my life, ever again. Luckily for you and me, we don't even have to know how to design subway or typography art because someone has already done it for us and we can buy the files in the Silhouette Store for under $1!!

Easy Patriotic Cookies | 4th of July

2014-06-26T22:22:00.003-04:00

The US Men's National Team is heading to the round of 16 in the World Cup. Fourth of July is next week. Any day is a great day to show your patriotic pride and if you have 20 minutes you can make really cute Patriotic Cookies, promise! You just need a couple simple supplies, like SweetWorks Pearls and Sixlets, and you're ready to go. Of course you can always substitute your favorite sugar cookie and buttercream recipes if you have a little more time, I just never seem to have much of it lately!

How to Sew a Sea Shell Bag

2014-06-24T21:16:00.001-04:00

She sells sea shells by the seashore. We all know that but how does she go about collecting those sea shells? My guess is her mom made her a sea shell bag so she'd have 2 hangs free to collect shells as she walks down the shore in pocketless bathing suit. You only need to know how to sew in a straight line to be able to make one of these versatile Sea Shell Bags.