Monday, November 19, 2012

81 Silhouette Snowflakes & a GIVEAWAY!

Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a fabtastic weekend!  I spent the weekend working on our Michael's Dream Christmas Tree with the kids.  We crafted 40+ ornaments this weekend, and I am so excited to share the outcome with you this week!  You can follow along on instagram to find more sneak peeks like this one....


This week all sorts of goodness is going down at IHeart!  Giveaways Galore!  Black Friday Discount Mania!  A super amazing Reader Raid.  Gah!  I can barely stand the fun that takes place during the holidays!

But, the reason I am here today, is to share a quicky fun project I did to get our house holiday ready!


Ooooh!  Sparkly things!

Silhouette is launching their newest machine, the Portrait.  It is awesome!  Light weight, easy to use and a fraction of the size of the CAMEO {and will be available for a fraction of the price too!}.



I have a bunch of holiday crafting to get done, so this little friend will make things much simpler and quicker!

I started out by making pretty glittery sparkly snowflakes.  Silhouette actually has a kit to make any glittering projects super simple.


You just use double-sided adhesive sheets paired with the glitter....


The Silhouette did the hard work and cut the snowflake for me.  I downloaded a few different shapes and sizes to give myself a good variety to work with.  The adhesive backed sheets need to be fed using the cutting mat.


Once the snowflake is cut and the excess pieces are removed, the yellow paper backing can slowly be pulled away, revealing the stickiness!


Then you get to dazzle it up with the glitter!


And that is it!  And then magically you have all of these!


I just love how they shimmer and how the light makes them sparkle!  Every girl needs a little bling in her life!


I know some of you are equally as excited as I am about pretty snowflake decor, but my guess is most of you want me to cut to the chase and give one of these awesome Silhouette Portraits away!


a Rafflecopter giveaway


As I mentioned above, Black Friday deals are in the works!  That is right!  The winner of this giveaway will be announced on Friday, just in time for me to share the steals and deals that Silhouette has in the works for YOU!  Stay tuned!


IHeart Organizing official giveaway entry rules can always be found here.
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81 comments:

  1. Rambling MomNovember 19, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    This Silhouette device is pretty amazing! I hope I win it :)

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  2. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Gorgeous ornaments!! Thank you for a wonderful giveaway:)

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  3. DeborahNovember 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    this is awesome!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Life, Loves and......November 19, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Love this!
    J
    http://lifelovesand.blogspot.ie/

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  5. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    This is so exciting! I am crossing my fingers and toes!

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  6. Chris CrossNovember 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Amazing giveaway! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. ChuriNovember 19, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    beautiful :D

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  8. Heather{Our Life In a Click}November 19, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Exciting!!! Love it!

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  9. FroggieNovember 19, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Yeah, so excited. Hoping to be the big winner. Looking forward to your post for the holidays.

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  10. MichelleNovember 19, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I was at M's this weekend too. Me and the little boy bought some clear ornaments to decorate. Thought they would make a great gift for his teacher. :) I just bought my Cameo and love it!! They have such fun cuts in the store.

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    1. IHeart OrganizingNovember 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM

      Congrats on the CAMEO and I love your idea for the teachers! So sweet!

      xo,
      Jen

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    2. JenniferNovember 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Nice giveaway - thanks for thinking of us!

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  11. princessNovember 19, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Love this giveaway!

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  12. Jen N.November 19, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Beautiful!

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  13. JumiNovember 19, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I absolutely love your blog and my husband will go crazy if I actually win this !!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. MommySylvesterNovember 19, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Gorgeous ornaments! And thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. NormaNovember 19, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Hi Jen:) Beautiful snowflakes! OMG! I've been dying for one so my fingers will stay crossed LOL!! Have a fabulous day and thank you!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  16. Nickalli BraatenNovember 19, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Thanks so much for the chance to win this!! I am so excited that I could be making such beautiful projects so easily!

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  17. Joyce SmittkampNovember 19, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    That would make a great Christmas present for ME!!!

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  18. Just SquirrellyNovember 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    How did you know this is top of my Christmas list? And this one looks amazing. wow!!

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  19. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Keeping my fingers crossed that this bad boy gets delievered to me!! Thanks for the giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving!
    Cindy
    crazylou

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  20. MarthaVANovember 19, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Oooo - this is a very cool little gadget and I'd LUV to have one! ME ME ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please????? :-D

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  21. AlexandraNovember 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    People think that an art teacher is a mess, but i am a self proclaimed neat freak. I literally take a picture of my organization of my classroom everyday and send the pics to my family who make fun of me!
    So, as a mother and art teacher, this is A DREAM COME TRUE!
    Your blog is my little slice of heaven each day and maybe I, too can be as organized as you and LABEL and craft with this dream of a machine! Oh please!!!!!!

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    1. IHeart OrganizingNovember 20, 2012 at 1:07 PM

      I totally love that! Way to be organizing proud! <3

      xo,
      Jen

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  22. CathyNovember 19, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Love the snowflakes, they are so pretty and looks so easy to make. Your giveaway is awesome, I will not be shopping on Friday, things are tight, so I will be watching to see who wins...Happy Thanksgiving!!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  23. donnamcbroomtheriotNovember 19, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    These are so cute. Can't wait to see how you decorate for Christmas. Donna

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  24. NoraNovember 19, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win a Portrait. Love your blog!

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  25. Amy @ Woodlawn LaneNovember 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    LOVE these! I really need to get with the program and learn how to do more on my silhouette! I'm still waiting for some tutorials on here....;-)

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    1. IHeart OrganizingNovember 20, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Awww, your too sweet!

      It really has been trial and error and sweaty palms and finger crossing! I probably don't do anything right and know there is so much more to learn, but if I ever need a helping hand, youtube has a ton of great videos and their blog has fun projects to try.

      xo!
      Jen

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  26. SharonNovember 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Would LOVE to win this! The cuts are so clean and precise - unlike the cutter I have now:(

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  27. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    You seriously have THE best give aways! I hope I win! :)

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  28. kjvbaptistNovember 19, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    This would be an awesome win!!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    I love your silhouette projects! This one is one of my favorites!

    MJ
    Papersidewalks.blogspot.com

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  30. LeshiaNovember 19, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Great giveaway! The snowflakes are adorable. Happy Holidays!

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  31. Erin BranscomNovember 19, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    What a great giveaway! I love bling! :) Erin

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  32. craftmatesNovember 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Wow, such a great giveaway. I would love to win the Silhouette Portrait.

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  33. JudithNovember 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Would love to win this awesome giveaway. I've seen some wonderful projects using the Silhouette Portrait.

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  34. mingshuNovember 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Ohhh the glitter snowflake L.O.V.E

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  35. miss_malloryNovember 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    How do you like it in comparison with your Cameo??

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    1. IHeart OrganizingNovember 20, 2012 at 1:12 PM

      GREAT question! They are both wonderful. I love that the CAMEO can tackle wider, larger projects and cut more at a time, however, it is also so big that it takes up more space and isn't as mobile. The Portrait is so petite and portable and simple to use. You really can't go wrong with either. :)

      xo,
      Jen

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  36. Heather F.November 19, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Would love to try out this wonderful little machine!!

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  37. Running from the RunsNovember 19, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Love it!

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  38. Becky BartlettNovember 19, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    this is on my christmas list!!!

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  39. NataliaNovember 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Yah!!! Hope I win this :)

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  40. ReneaNovember 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I am following the blog. thanks for the chance to win one of these fun machines.

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  41. Kari S.November 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    So totally neato! Would love to win :)

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  42. Little Paper DogNovember 19, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Holy crap! Super cute ornaments ... and a crazy amazing giveaway. :)

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  43. MelNovember 20, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Fantastic giveaway! Love the snowflakes!!

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  44. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    Hi this is wonderful. I have so much I can do with this. Hope I win. Thanks.

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  45. Shrinking Mommy of 2November 20, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    I love it! It would be great help in this less than crafty house.

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  46. cecileNovember 20, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    This looks great ! Thank you.

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  47. KellySGNovember 20, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Love these snowflakes. Working on a snowflake project here, too! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  48. Sarah GarnerNovember 20, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    What an amazing giveaway! I would love to win a silhouette. What a perfect Christmas gift, for myself! haha. But seriously. :)

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  49. Katie LeeNovember 20, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Those snowflakes are lovely! I would love to be able to make some of my own!

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  50. Leah AllenNovember 20, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Awesome!

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  51. StephNovember 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Oh man, I need one of these sooo bad:)

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  52. Jen @ The Decor SceneNovember 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Great giveaway Jen!!! Thanks. :)

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  53. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    What a cute little machine - would love to give it a good home : )

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  54. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Fabulous snowflakes and an awesome give away; my fingers are crossed!!
    Erin

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  55. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I would SO love to win this!!!

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  56. PamNovember 20, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    I love the snowflakes and this giveaway!

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  57. SarahNovember 20, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Wow I could really use this! What a great giveaway!

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  58. AshleyNovember 20, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    What do you know, I already follow both of them :)

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  59. JennaNovember 20, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    What a fabulous giveaway!

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  60. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Love your darling snowflakes!!! Great giveaway too!

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  61. carrie cupcakeNovember 20, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Please pick me!!! I'd love to win such an amazing machine!!! Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway!

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  62. IverovaNovember 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Wow, so cool!!! I like this colors, so frosty!!!
    Thanks for chance!!!!

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  63. amyNovember 20, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Thanks! Trying to get my crafty-mojo back.

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  64. NikkiNovember 20, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I would love to try this out! Great giveaway.

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  65. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win! Would love to win!!!

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  66. AngieNovember 21, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win! Love those snowflakes!

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  67. UssurymummyNovember 21, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    it's awsome! thanks for the chance to win ^)

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  68. DianeNovember 21, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Thanks Jen! I have been drooling over these for a few years now. I'm really hoping this is the year I win one or that Santa leaves one under the tree for me!

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  69. INEZ FOREMANNovember 21, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I always wanted one but just can't afford it now. I can only dream for now.

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  70. mybbboy4uNovember 21, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    when i was on pintrest looking for organization ideas and found your blog, love the idea of the home cleaning system by day, week, month.
    Its been very helpfull to see how many amazing ideas you have available and have inspired me to do home made ornaments for my tree this year too, this item for the giveaway is so cool best of luck to the winner they will have an amazing time using this item at home.
    Thank you

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  71. UnknownNovember 21, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Wow! You are truly an inspiration! Happy Holidays!

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  72. Frugal JenNovember 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Great giveaway just in time for the holiday crafts!

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  73. Susan AudreyNovember 21, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Thank you for the amazing giveaway! :)

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  74. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    I just found your blog and I can't stop reading it! You have so many wonderful ideas!

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  75. The Ish DishNovember 22, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    i love Silhouette & your blog

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  76. SangeethaNovember 22, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    those are pretty snoflakes

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