silhouette-

*I received a Silhouette Cameo for review, but I had actually purchased and paid full price for a machine back in July! Someone is getting a really nice Christmas present next month šŸ™‚

This summer, I bought myself a new toy – the Silhouette Cameo, a crafty cutting machine for creating delicate design cut-outs from paper and fabric! It was quite a splurge for me, buying a machine just from watching some Youtube videos. But I wanted to start learning how to quilt, at the request of Nathan, who wanted me to make a Minecraft quilt for him.

silhouette-6

The problem I have with applique quilting is cutting up itty bitty pieces of material. See all these hexagons, the bee and the “hello honey!” — all that was printed — errrr— cut out by the Cameo. It was super easy, took only minutes and I created a one-of-a-kind quilt.

 

Sewing up the quilt:

Finished quilt top:

silhouette--2

The Silhouette Cameo is about the size of a small printer, is crazy easy to use and is just fun to watch.

In addition to being able to draw and upload your own designs, there is an entire online store for downloadable images and crafts:

Screen Shot 2013-11-29 at 11.24.18 AM

You can create 3D cards and gifts too.

Screen Shot 2013-11-29 at 11.26.46 AM Screen Shot 2013-11-29 at 11.26.00 AM

 

I love it – it’s a fantastic present for a crafter in your family!

 

Silhouette 40% off Discount Code Nov 29-Dec 8

black-friday-blogger-button

The Silhouette Cameo is currently on sale at 40% off for Black Friday. Here’s the info you need:

USE PROMO CODE:Ā STEAMYKITCHEN good until December 8

(1)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  A Silhouette CAMEOĀ®, Silhouette StudioĀ® 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-upĀ® tool for $229.99. Retail price for all of this would total $406.93 (over 40% savings!)

(2)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  A Silhouette PortraitĀ®, Silhouette StudioĀ® 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-upĀ® tool for $129.99. Retail price for all of this would total $286.93 (over 40% savings!)

(3)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  A Silhouette CAMEOĀ®, a Silhouette PortraitĀ®, and two $25 download cards for $299.99. Thatā€™s right: If you buy a Silhouette CAMEOĀ® at full price, you get two $25 download cards and a Silhouette PortraitĀ® ABSOLUTELY FREE! Retail price for all of this would be $406.93 (over 40% savings!)

(4)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  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.

(5)Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  FREE SHIPPING on orders over $25.