Silhouette Cameo—advent calendar

A while back Silhouette had contacted me asking if I wanted to try the new Cameo?! Of course I do. They sent the new Advent calender along with the machine. This weekend I tried it. I have to tell you I had never used a silhouette before, and I LOVED it! It was so much fun.

So incredibly easy. I just followed the set-up and along I went (did not read the instructions). It is amazing how and what you can do with it.

Here is a peek at our project. It uses all October Afternoon Holiday style! (except the bingo numbers and ornaments are from my stash and the ribbon and twine are not OA).

and here is the entire thing.

(click to enlarge)

Today I am making 2 more. A girlfriend of mine is also making a couple to give as gifts.

Here she is working on them...

And here is the planning of the drawers. She wanted to make sure they looked well together and the color was balanced.

This is truly one of the most fun projects the tI have ever worked on. And the Cameo is an amazing product. Check it out here.

October Afternoon Wrap Packs

Over on the October Afternoon blog, we are featuring Wrap Packs.

Have you seen our new product called Wrap Pack?
They are awesome ribbons/trims that coordinate with our paper lines.
They also coordinate between lines. Full of variety and fun. All feature the trendy butcher twine in fabulous colors. Would you like to win one?

Here are my cards I made with them....

(Holiday Style)

(Farmhouse)

Did you know that you could use rub-ons on ribbon? That is what is on this lace edging. Didn't it turn out cool! I also used sprINKlers on the lace to give it a little age.

How would you like to win? Just let us know which one you'd want on the OA Blog.

Gobble Gobble Gobble

Welcome back to another fun challenge from The Cuttlebug Spot. With Thanksgiving next week, we decided the theme for the next 2 weeks will be Gobble Gobble Gobble. Do something fun with a Turkey.

Here is my turkey. Isn't he cute!?

I had fun making him. I was finally able to use my new embossing folder from Couture Creations called Walrus and Carpenter. I love it. I bought it at the Crop Stop they really have THE BEST folders!

Recipe:

Solid Paper: Kraft- A Muse Studio

Pattern Paper: Turkey feathers-My Minds Eye. Orange chevron-Echo Park

Ink: black-Momento, Vintage photo and Wild Honey Time Holtz Distress ink

Embossing Folder: Walrus and Carpenter-Couture Creations

Other: Gem, String and Sewing

We'd love for you to play along at The Cuttlebug Spot.

Cuttlebug Spot is Back!

Here is my first project for the updated Cuttlebug Spot Design Team....

I was playing with the new release from October Afternoon, Sidewalks. It is a really versatile collection.

Isn't that paper cute!

Recipe
Folder— Did not use one...this challenge is anything goes!

Paper—Solid Bazill, PP October Afternoon

Ribbon/String— October Afternoon (the fabric ribbons are also October Afternoon)

Ink—Momento

Other—Super Sticky Tape and Sewing Machine

Don't forget to stop by The Cuttlebug Spot Blog and play along with the DT