May Blog Hop + 30% Off SVGs + A Free File!

Welcome to our May 2020 Creative Team Blog Hop!  The creative team has been working hard on some new projects to share with you that will get you in the crafting mood. We also have a fun release of new SVG files for you this week and a GIVEAWAY! Be sure to check them out below. Oh, and there is also a FREE FILE for you!

This week we have a 30% OFF SALE going on at Lori’s SVG SHOP.  ALL files (and commercial licenses) from Lori Whitlock, Kolette Hall, Doodlebug Design, Bella Blvd., Jillibean Soup, Dresden Carrie, Paige Evans, Pebbles in My Pocket, Rivka’s Renditions and SAS Creative are on SALE now through Saturday, May 16th! Be sure to use coupon code: MAY2020 (case sensitive) at checkout in the SVG SHOP. (Only one coupon code per order allowed)

To thank you for joining us in the hop today and sharing the hop with your friends, we have a gift for you! TODAY ONLY, You can download this 3D Flower 9 file absolutely FREE! Be sure to go grab it while you can.

We have some fun new files this week! Be sure to go shopping while all files are 30% off this week when you use code MAY2020 in my SVG Shop!  And, as always, my new files are available in the Silhouette Design Store as well.

this week we have files from Jillibean Soup, Paige Evans and Pebbles in My Pocket.

 

How about a giveaway?

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And, last but not least… would you like to see what our amazing team has created? Click the links below for some wonderful inspiration. If you get lost come back here to get on track Lori Whitlock, Traci Penrod,  Kathy Skou, Anita Mulcahey, Brandie Adams, Aimee Kidd, Ashley Cook , Cathy Harper and Michelle Starcher!! Thanks again for dropping by! Have a GREAT day!

Graduation Cards

Hi everyone!  I hope you all had a great Mother’s Day!  With two Seniors graduating in a couple of weeks, I know I’m going to need a bunch of graduation cards.  I made Lori’s A2 Insert Graduation Card (Silhouette, SVG).  I love this card!  You can put it together in seconds and it looks awesome!  You can fit two a page and quickly assemble 10 cards.    For my second card, I cut Lori’s Gatefold Flip Card (Silhouette, SVG) and added this phrase (Silhouette, SVG).  I made the phrase into a print and cut and it turned out awesome!   Lori has several other phrases that would work great on this as well.

I hope these give you some ideas for Graduation season.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Silhouette Sale Ends Soon!

The previously advertised Mother’s Day Cameo bundles at Silhouette have unfortunately sold out, but don’t worry, you can still get a great deal!  Silhouette had created new bundles !  They  contain the Cameo 4, Mint, Business Edition Silhouette Studio, and the 25 exclusive designs!  These new bundles are priced $279.99 (a $556 value)! Use Code LORI at checkout to take advantage of this fabulous deal!

Blade and Mat Bundles

You can never have too many blades and mats — which means it’s a great time to stock up! These bundles offer 12 inch mats and AutoBlades (for Cameo 4) in packs of 4. Get 4 cutting mats for $28.99 and/or 4 AutoBlades for $24.99 when you use code LORI at checkout. That’s savings of over 50%!

 

50% Off Software

Want to unlock more possibilities within Silhouette Studio? Now is a great time to upgrade your software! Silhouette’s upgraded versions provide you with more capabilities which means you can create so much more. Want to run multiple machines at the same time? Or want to use our new Puzzle Feature? Upgrade today for 50% off the normal price!  Use Code LORI to take advantage of this special pricing!

40% Off Everything

If you need a good excuse to buy more craft supplies, here’s a great one! Silhouette’s consumables will be 40% off during this sale, so you can get all of your favorites. This includes Doming Starter Kit, Jewelry Making Starter Kit, and Silhouette Sketch Pens.  Use code LORI to take advantage of this great deal.

 

All of these fabulous deals will be available through May 12th, so don’t wait!

Mother’s Day Explosion Box Teacup Tutorial

 

Hi Everyone:

Anita here with a tutorial for Lori’s Explosion Box Teacup for Mother’s Day.  You can find this file here in Lori’s SVG shop and here in the Silhouette Design store.  I used Lori’s new Echo Park collection called All Girl.  This card makes such a stunning statement and Lori has several other explosion box designs as well.

I made extra flowers and used two to put on top of my box.

Here is a photo of the box when it has exploded open.  It’s just so pretty.

Here are the pieces that I cut out.  I ended up cutting out extra flowers and cut two more extra square panels, one I put under the tea cup and one in the box lid.

I put the inside of the box together and the cover as well.  I would recommend that if you are planning to put gift cards in the pockets that you put the card in and then put the pocket where you need it to be so that it will close nicely.  I popped  up the hearts and the messages for Mom.

These are the pieces for the saucer for the teacup.

These are the pieces for the teacup itself.

These are the handle pieces for the teacup.

Starting at the top left I took photos of the process of putting together the teacup.  There is a tab on one end of the cup piece and you glue just up to the tab.  I used wet glue for the best hold.  I then took the smaller perforated circle and glued it inside the bottom of the teacup.  Next, I glued on the handle to the teacup.  Bending both tabs and using wet glue again for the best hold.  Similarly there is a tab on one end of the saucer which you need to glue together.  Then I attached the larger perforated circle to the bottom of the saucer.   Once everything was good and dry I glued the teacup to the center of the saucer.

I then set about to rolling my flowers.  I just love doing this and had fun.  There are so many different ways to roll the flowers.  I have photos where I started rolling one flower with a skewer to get it going in a round shape and another one where I used a flower roller which I bought a long time ago.  My fellow Creative Team member, Corri Garza has a tutorial and how she rolls her flowers that is on Lori’s Blog and can be found here.  I used leftover Easter grass to fill my cup so that the flowers would stay in. You could also add a small styrofoam ball in the bottom and attach the flowers to it.   Thank you so much for looking and have a great day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers out there and very special wishes to a certain mom to be.

Hugs,

Anita

A Little Bit Of Spring

Hi everyone!  Cathy here with you today and Spring has finally arrived in Michigan.  Some times we have sunny days and some days in just rains and rains, but I am in the mood for Spring planting and lots of pretty flowers.  I made Lori’s A2 Watering Can Card.  You can find it here at the Silhouette Design Store.  It’s just so cute, perfect to brighten someone’s day or to send for Mother’s Day, as that is right around the corner.

I love that Lori’s files are color coded, it makes everything come together faster.  I added a bit of stitching with my Silhouette pen to the watering can, then just assembled.  I used Lori’s new All Girl collection for the watering can and added a few extra little stickers from that collection as well.  It’s just a darling card that will bring a smile to all!

Thank you for joining us today!