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Happy Black Friday Weekend

November 30th, 2013

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This weekend is the weekend to square away all of the shopping (if you shop for the holidays), is it not? So many great deals out there!

I thought I’d take a minute to toot my own horn about a couple special deals this weekend. Hope you don’t mind. If you’ve got a potential calligrapher on your list, or if you need to not-so-subtly hint for the gift of calligraphy, this is it. A calligraphy workshop in a box! I’ve put together a kit of my favorite supplies complete with a customizable hand-lettered tag and a coupon code for my online calligraphy class. The kit includes:

acrylic ink
2 nibs
straight holder
oblique holder
pencil
pencil sharpener
eraser
acrylic ink
paper sampling
calligraphy alphabet and guide sheets
coupon certificate for I Still Love Calligraphy
free standard shipping

Get this giftable calligraphy kit for $117. Use discount code: GIVETHANKS for $10 off any purchase in the shop (valid through Monday December 2 11:59 PM MST). Kits are limited so get yours before they’re gone!

Special deal #2 is all about Silhouette! If you’re thinking about getting a Silhouette cutter or if you’re thinking about stocking up on cutting supplies, now is the time to do it! Use code MELISSA at checkout. Click here to read more about what’s included in each bundle.

A Silhouette CAMEO®, Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition Software, a dust cover (the color is decided by Silhouette), a $25 download card, a hook, a scraper, a spatula, and a pick-me-up® tool for $229.99. Retail price for all of this would total $406.93 (over 40% savings!)
A Silhouette Portrait®, Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition Software, a dust cover (the color is decided by Silhouette), a $25 download card, a hook, a scraper, a spatula, and a pick-me-up® tool for $129.99. Retail price for all of this would total $286.93 (over 40% savings!)
A Silhouette CAMEO®, a Silhouette Portrait®, and two $25 download cards for $299.99. That’s right: If you buy a Silhouette CAMEO® at full price, you get two $25 download cards and a Silhouette Portrait® ABSOLUTELY FREE! Retail price for all of this would be $406.93 (over 40% savings!)
40% off consumable products at silhouetteamerica.com. This excludes machines, subscriptions, download and gift cards. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Rain checks not available.
FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25.

I am a Silhouette affiliate blogger. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional code MELISSA, so thank you for your support!!

Hand-Cut Playhouse Silhouette Promo

October 16th, 2013

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Anything in miniature is just irrisistable, is it not? Penelope and I found these little miniature plastic toys at the toy store a couple weeks ago. They’re no taller than half an inch, making them the perfect travel play buddies.

I’m always trying to find appropriate quiet toys for Penelope and Felix to play with during our church services on Sundays. They can be the hardest 3 hours of the week if I don’t come prepared with ample toys and snacks. Problem is, often times they get bored with the toys they typically play with. The idea struck for Sunday-only toys when I found these little cuties.

They were great last week, but we were missing scenery. The little pouch my friend made is perfect for housing all of the animals and any coordinating accessories so my mind set to work to make something collapsible that would fit inside the little pouch (isn’t it too cute?!?).

Making little cut-outs with Silhouette’s chipboard did the trick! Designing the scenery was a breeze, too. It was a fun little mommy-daughter activity for us to decorate the scenery together.

I’m not sure I’ve seen this kind of excitement from her in a while.

Now my only hope is that I can hide these little goodies during the week. She wants to play with her toy scene all the time!

Yesterday started a huge promotion over at Silhouette. They’re offering huge discounts on not only the machines, but a whole pack of goodies. If you don’t have a machine yet, I advise you get one with this promo. You’ll get so many fun starter goodies you’ll be crafting well into the thick of winter.

Use promo code MELISSA at checkout for this exclusive deal.

Specialty media plus a Silhouette CAMEO® for $269.99 (savings over $120 from retail cost $383.90)

1 cardstock essentials pack (new product)
1 pack printable adhesive kraft paper (new product)
1 pack printable clear sticker paper
1 pack temporary tattoo paper
1 pack printable cotton canvas (new product)
1 pack chipboard
1 pack printable silver foil
1 pack printable magnet paper
1 pack double-sided adhesive

Specialty media plus a Silhouette Portrait™ for $129.99 (savings over $110 from retail cost $263.90)

1 cardstock essentials pack (new product)
1 pack printable adhesive kraft paper (new product)
1 pack printable clear sticker paper
1 pack temporary tattoo paper
1 pack printable cotton canvas (new product)
1 pack chipboard
1 pack printable silver foil
1 pack printable magnet paper
1 pack double-sided adhesive

30% off on all specialty media

I am a Silhouette affiliate. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional code MELISSA, so thank you for your support!!

Cutting my Own Stamps & Silhouette Promo

September 5th, 2013

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You know I’m obsessed with making custom stamps. I’ve made countless business card stamps, return address stamps for others (and finally myself). They’re fun and satisfying to reprint the same thing over and over with just a small gesture.

Silhouette just came out with a stamp material you can cut with their machines (or X-acto knives – low-tech is okay, too!).

Unfortunately the material isn’t optimized for the small details needed in return address stamps (narrowest recommended line is 1/16th inch), but that’s no matter. It’s still incredibly fun to play with. Think of it as your own lineocut material you don’t have to cut by hand.

I cut out about 15 miniature hearts and arranged them as a repeat on the stamp block for a fun detail for a thank you note. It took me under 5 minutes to design cut and stamp. Love the instant gratification here!

Miriam made a little tag for her daughter’s outerwear. Can we all collectively Oooh! and Aaah! over the amazing blazer and name tag she just made? Come on Miriam. You’ve out-done yourself.

Penelope needs her name on the inside of her outerwear, too. So in true Melissa fashion, I’m copying. I would hate for this 12 hour sewing project to get lost!

Penelope was over the moon about her new stamp. She’s been chomping at the bit to use it. Finally I affixed it semi-permanently to a block. What did she do? She stamped up business cards for herself. She’s been handing them out all morning. Like mother, like daughter.

I know I’ll be using this material a lot in the future, so look out. Silhouette is showcasing this material for the month’s promotion. Get it for 20% off or with a cutter at a steeper discount. Use code MELISSA at checkout to redeem the offer.

I’ve had a few people ask about my candid thoughts about the product, so here’s more information:

It didn’t cut all the way through the material at first. But I forgot to ratchet up the blade to the correct depth (duh moment for me), but customer service was incredibly helpful.
There’s no need to reverse designs. The material is reversible.
The ink pad that comes with the kit is really tacky. Not my favorite, but it seems to print alright. I was pleased with the results with my dye ink pads.
The blocks don’t curve up on the corners so it’s pretty easy to mis-print. Simply wipe excess ink from the corners before stamping.
Overall: I’m a huge fan.

I am a Silhouette affiliate. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional code MELISSA, so thank you for your support!!

DIY Mason Jar Sippy and Silhouette

August 8th, 2013

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It’s been nearly 4 years since I DIY-ed my first sippy mason jar and the trend is still going strong!! I’d love to get my hands on one of those cute daisy lids, but for now I’ll just DIY my own.

I’m addicted to soda water. It’s just about the only way I get my daily water in. Add a few chopped fruits for a little bit of sweet and a lot of vitamins. We make our own soda water with the soda siphon we’ve had for over a year. We love it so much, we burn through 2 chargers a day. Maybe more. I want to DIY a soda water fountain next to our faucet. I know we’d use it.

I dressed up my little mason jar with a little calligraphy bling. I lettered, cut and slapped this little decal on in no time. And of course, while we’re on the topic of vinyl (like that segue?), Silhouette is having a deal on vinyl, get it with a new machine or buy one get one free. Use code MELISSA at checkout. Valid through August 14th.

I am a Silhouette affiliate. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional link above, so thank you for your support!!

San Francisco Recap + Silhouette

July 29th, 2013

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I feel like I’m always recovering from some big adventure. This time it’s San Francisco.

I can’t describe the joy that overcame Chris and me when we drove over the Bay Bridge on our way into the city Monday morning. We both had a serious moment. I started to get all choked up.

Last time we drove that stretch (west-bound), we were just coming up on our one-year anniversary. No kids, no cares. We were all starry-eyed at the prospect of living in an urban area and starting a new chapter with so many prospects.

Then the economic crisis hit (it’s still in full force, is it not?) and we left with our heads hung low. We vowed to come back. While we only came back for a short visit, it still felt like home.

The lovely folks at Seesaw graciously opened up their office space for me to hold a calligraphy workshop. We had a full house! I’ve acquired some new equipment that made teaching so much easier. I’m looking forward to teaching more workshops in the future.

Kaela, Me, Meghan

We had such a great time! I think the class went over by an hour or so. I just can’t help myself when I get to meet such neat, creative people.

I also got to meet for the first time some long-time blog friends (Katie and Kristin). I had too much fun, I forgot to take pictures.

This is a quick snap I took on the way to dropping Chris off at the starting point for his 30 mile run with friends. The countryside in La Honda is not to be missed. Chris and friends only made it 19 miles. Only.

We did our fair share of eating tasty treats (creme brulee cart on Market and Sansome was one of my favorites). Unfortunately we didn’t make the stop to Sprinkles Cupcakes or Tartine. Serious bummer, if you ask me.

But we did plenty of goofing and walking around the city. I found myself saying, “Don’t touch that!” “Stay by me!” “Get out of there!” Way too much. Penelope isn’t our little city companion like when she was an immobile baby. We still had so much fun.

Now it’s back to real life again! I’m always feeling so behind. I wanted to give this a proper post, but the below promotion ends on the 31st. All of Silhouette’s add-on/extras are 40% off! Even if you don’t have a machine, their products are really fun to use. Use code: MELISSA for the discount.

My favorite goodies are the printable tattoo paper, adhesive vinyl, and iron-on heat transfer. The machine is ideal, but no need! Scissors or a sharp exacto work well, too.

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Happy Black Friday Weekend

I am a Silhouette affiliate blogger. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional code MELISSA, so thank you for your support!!

Hand-Cut Playhouse Silhouette Promo

I am a Silhouette affiliate. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional code MELISSA, so thank you for your support!!

Cutting my Own Stamps & Silhouette Promo

I am a Silhouette affiliate. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional code MELISSA, so thank you for your support!!

DIY Mason Jar Sippy and Silhouette

I am a Silhouette affiliate. I wouldn’t blog about their products unless I really loved them. And I do. I receive a portion of sales made with the promotional link above, so thank you for your support!!

San Francisco Recap + Silhouette