Silhouette America's Black Friday Deal and Paper Christmas Ornaments

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Roeshel

Black Friday! Are you out taking advantage of the sales? I don’t brave the cold, the lines, the crowds or the wait. When you’re reading this, I might be snug in my bed dreaming of shopping. I might be sitting here catching up with blog posts and waiting for you to comment, wishing I had a Cameo to give away (but I don’t). More than likely, I’m painting walls.

I received the details of Silhouette America’s Black Friday deals. Then I thought of you. Then I decided to make some ornaments using my Cameo because I love this machine…

Then, I thought…it’d be fun to create some ornaments for one lucky DIY Show Off reader. And because you’re reading my post today (HAPPY FRIDAY! Thanks so much for stopping by!), I thought I’d do a little giveaway. It not much, just a small holiday surprise for one reader. Using my Cameo, I’ll cut out some paper ornaments (some assembly may be required) to coordinate with the winner’s decor.

Paper Ornament Giveaway

How to Enter:

Please read about the awesome Silhouette deal below and answer the question I snuck into the Black Friday Sale text. Sneaky! 🙂
Like the DIY Show Off on Facebook and tell me what your Black Friday plans. Comment that you’ve done so.
Facebook/Tweet about this giveaway.

Comments today through Sunday, 11/27 at midnight EST are qualified. U.S. residents only. I will choose an entry using random.org and announce the winner shortly after.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. WINNER IS…

Korrie@RedHenHome said… 4

Lately I’ve been using red and lime green for my Christmas decorating. For my wreath this year, I think I’ll use orange since that’s the color I painted my front door!

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If you’re wanting to add the Cameo to your holiday wish list, now is the time to get one at an amazing cost. The benefits: All year long you can make: personalized gifts and cards, place cards, gift tags, gift boxes, party favor boxes, ornaments, cut out heat transfers for clothing, cut fabric, go crazy and label everything in your house with vinyl, create vinyl wall decals, signs, art, create a beautiful party with awesome cutouts, more, more, more…there are so many DIY projects that you’re definitely going to get your money’s worth right back into your everyday projects.

So here’s the Black Friday deal from Silhouette America:

Use the discount code SHOWOFF at Silhouette America for an additional 10% off their already 30% off promotion! (THAT’s 40% off of supplies including Starter Kits, new Tote Bags, Silhouette Designer Software and more.

You won’t find the Cameo there, to purchase the Cameo at a special Black Friday discounted price, you’ll have to use the discount code “SHOWOFF” at
THIS SECRET LINK!!!
(Even I don’t kno
w the secret discounted price – it’s a surprise!)

Use the code SHOWOFF to take advantage of this amazing deal!

They WILL sell out so hurry over!

CLICK HERE TO GET 40% OFF OF ACCESSORIES AT SILHOUETTE AMERICA.
USE DISCOUNT CODE: SHOWOFF
CLICK HERE TO GET THE CAMEO AT A SPECIAL BLACK FRIDAY PRICE.

Black Friday sale runs from Nov. 25 (12:00 a.m. MST) through the 28th.

***Leave a comment telling me the colors or theme you use to decorate for the holidays to enter the paper ornament giveaway shown above.***

*The Cameo was provided by Silhouette America to share tutorials, projects and promotions with DIY Show Off readers. Projects, tutorials, materials and opinions are my own. As a Silhouette America affiliate, using the code SHOWOFF will earn me a small commission. I appreciate your orders using the SHOWOFF discount code.

HEAD OVER TO THE

TO CHECK OUT SOME PRETTY HOLIDAY LINK UPS, A PRETTY DIY ORNAMENT WREATH (link to ornament wreath giveaway too) AND TO SHARE YOUR HOLIDAY DIY!

DIY Project Parade ~ Dinner Party Details and Silhouette Cameo Review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Roeshel

It’s party time! My baby girl’s birthday is tomorrow.

I don’t know how this little girl…

became this young lady so fast…

{Happy Birthday, honey…love you!}

All I did was blink.

Can I get a
(x) A hug
(x) A tissue

My family gets together for birthdays and she’s requested that I cook. If you know me, you know that Mr. DIY is the chef around here (but I do know how to cook, I just resign because he enjoys it so much – who am I to argue?) and since she’s moved out, home cooked meals are few and far between. At her pleading, I’m making a salsa chicken soup. I tweak this recipe a little. I set the table with fresh bread, shredded cheese, avocado strips, sour cream and Goldfish crackers. And since we’re not hosting Thanksgiving dinner (a tradition my brother and his wife generously invite us to)…and because it’s her birthday, I’m in the mood to add a little festivity to the dinner table. (A special thanks to Butch and my Mr. DIY for fixing the dishwasher…otherwise plan B was pizza and paper plates!)

I saw these on Pinterest…

Aren’t they cute? Chocolate and peanut butter yummies!

Perfect! I’ll be making them later today.

I am lucky enough to review the new Cameo for Silhouette America who will be running an awesome discount on Black Friday (through November 28th) for DIY Show Off readers and the Silhouette online store will already be having a huge discount during those days so you’re going to want to stop back on Black Friday and add the Silhouette Cameo to your holiday wish list!

The Silhouette CAMEO™ is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. Like a home printer, it plugs into your PC or Mac®
with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more.

Use Code SHOWOFF at Silhouette America.

Silhouette CAMEO™

$299.99

Now, I need boxes to hold the acorn treats and place cards. This is where the Cameo saves the day. No need to get dressed to run to the party store. Using some scrapbook paper I have on hand and purchasing three shapes from the Silhouette online store, I used the Cameo to cut out two deer for place cards and a fun favor box.

The Cameo cuts up to 12 inches wide.

There’s only one blade (instead of Silhouette’s 3) but it’s adjustable.

It’s quieter and cuts nice and quick. Ever try cutting in bulk using scissors? Not fun. Cramped hands and not perfect results either. You’re going to want to add the Cameo to your holiday wish list.

I chose a pretty box pattern for holding yummy acorn treats…

And these cute little deer for place cards…

Colorful and pretty. Perfect for a birthday dinner party?

Now…time to go clean for company and run to the grocery store for ingredients. You know I love to host a fun party! Right? You’re invited to this one:

Let’s see what you’ve been up to lately! Do you have an amazing decorating, home improvement or room transformation to share? Consider doing a guest post instead of linking (send an email to thediyshowoff@gmail.com).

1. You must use the button above (ADD BUTTON HTML CODE FROM SIDE BAR TO YOUR POST) and link to this post to share the linky love.

2.Include your name or blog name and project title. Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your DIY project post url). Feel free to link a Past Post, just invite your readers in a current post with a quick note.

3.Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.

4.If you notice your link has disappeared -please add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today, a button or a quick note to your readers about the party and try again! I love when everyone participates and readers check out everyone’s links, but I think the return favor of linking back is the nice thing to do so everyone plays fair and enjoys all of the projects and links. Also – this blog party is for DIY projects only. Links not related to DIY will be deleted. Please share your link one week only.

5. If reading this in an email, pop over to http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com to see the inspiring DIY projects linked up!

6. If you have a Fall or Holiday link to share, feel free to link up to those parties going on too! See side bar for the button and link.

7. NOW you can “like” the links! What a fun idea! Most liked links may be included in a post of DIY Project Parade highlights later in the week.

8. Visit a few other links to make some new friends,
get some creative ideas and feel free to leave me a comment. I’m likely sitting here on the computer and could use a happy distraction!

*The Cameo was provided by Silhouette America to share tutorials, projects and promotions with DIY Show Off readers. Projects, tutorials, some supplies and opinions are my own. As a Silhouette America affiliate, using the code SHOWOFF will earn me a small commission ~ thank you!

I’m sharing a quick and easy burlap art over at the DIY Club today using stretched burlap from Canvas Corp and a Sharpie. Check it out!

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Quick "Head's Up" about Silhouette!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Roeshel

Pardon the interruption: Silhouette just officially launched the Silhouette CAMEO! It a brand new 12 inch cutting tool. More details coming soon. But with the CAMEO on its way the Silhouette SD has been discontinued. Supplies are EXTREMELY limited but right now you can get the SD for $175 (while supplies last).

UNDERSTAND: Once they are gone they are gone! Anytime between today and Sunday (July 31) you can use the discount code “SHOWOFF” to get your Silhouette SD for $175!!!

What is the Silhouette?

The Silhouette is a digital cutting tool for personal use. It connects to your computer just like a printer, but instead of printing designs it cuts them with a small blade. With the machine connected to your computer, you’ll get access to all of the fonts on your PC plus the thousands of cuttable designs found on the Silhouette Online Store.

SILHOUETTE CODE: SHOWOFF

Also get a 20% discount on all Silhouette products using the discount code “show off”, including the new Silhouette Starter Kits! (Excluding download cards and machines).