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Glitter, a Promo and a GIVEAWAY!

Does it get any better than that?  Three of my favorite things wrapped in a bow.

First, the glitter!

When I created the memo board for the studio, I knew I wanted to add some family photos to it, since they make my grin ear to ear each day and it's important for me to be happy in my work zone.  And since I am into gold and glitter, I had a little plan to marry the two and spruce up the clothespins I would be hanging the photos from.


I pulled out my Silhouette...


And cut out a few different sized arrows to see which I liked best...


Once I had the size figured out, I cut more arrows out, this time, using their double sided adhesive paper.


The double sided adhesive paper has a allows your cut object to have a sticky front and back, so I stuck the one sticky side to the clothespin:


I kept the thicker paper on the top of the arrow to give it strength so it would not flop over once I added the gold glitter to it.


After I generously poured the glitter onto the arrow, I brushed it off and was left with a lovely sparkly arrow clip.



I repeated the process until I had enough to bring down to the studio for the memo board.


Then I just strung some twine between two pushpins, picked some of my favorite instagram shots and clipped them up!


They are the perfect happy addition to the studio! 


Second, the promotion!

It's been awhile since we have had a rockin' Silhouette promotion around here!  But, they are back just in time to give you some LOVE for Valentine's day!


Just go here to take advantage of their discount on the Silhouette Portrait and Double Sided Adhesive Starter Kit Bundle, or if you already have a Silhouette, you can get the Double Sided Adhesive Starter Kit on discount!  Just enter ORGANIZING at checkout.

Third, the GIVEAWAY!  Today, I am giving away a Silhouette Portrait Bundle to a lucky IHeart Organizing reader!  I like to think of it as a great way to celebrate all of your hard work during home office month!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck sweet friends!


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

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57 comments:

  1. CorinneFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Did you print the photos off at home or did you use an outside source? I love this idea!

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:32 PM

      Hi Corinne!

      I use Printstagram {http://printstagr.am/} to print the pictures. They do a really lovely job and the prints are high quality. I have been really happy with them.

      xo!
      Jen

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM

      Your blog never fails to provide beautiful inspiration for making my home and my daily life a little lovelier. Thank you! :-)

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    3. AnonymousMay 13, 2016 at 9:08 PM

      Where did you get the frame? Wondering how much it cost.

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  2. Diane @ Vintage ZestFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    These clips are super cute and a perfect addition to your memo board!

    And hopefully I win! *Fingers crossed*

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  3. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    These are so stinking cute. You are so clever. I LOVE.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Love love love love LOVE those clothespins. Seriously. Pinning that immediately.

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  5. MelissaFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    So cute!

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  6. Vicki DutcherFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    What a fun little project! TFS

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  7. Vicki DutcherFebruary 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    OMGosh - i JUST noticed you have 57,592 followers!! Be still my heart and good for you! Wow!

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  8. cropmom66February 1, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    The cutest Valentine I have given was a Build-A-Bear. My daughter loved BAB when she was little and she loved her new furry friend!

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  9. LisaFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Fantastic project, so fun and easy!

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  10. CrystalFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    The arrows are so cute!! I love the glitter!! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!!

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  11. Eden House News and viewsFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I love this idea. I adore wooden clothes pegs. Sadly do not have a silhouette

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  12. Twisted CinderellaFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    What a fun idea!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    What a great idea!!! I love the fact that you took ordinary clothespins and dressed them up. I will have to pass on this idea to my daughter as she's always trying to figure out new ways to display her pictures in her bedroom. Way to go Jen....Thanks!

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  14. Superdumb SupervillainFebruary 1, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    So stinking cute! I love this project.

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  15. GretaFebruary 1, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    I was looking through your Silhouette blog posts last night trying to figure out when you were going to do another giveaway/sale! I was really thinking February 1!!! If I were to purchase one would you recommend the portrait or silhouette? I have a cricut and just sold all of my cartridges on ebay and plan on using that money to buy the silhouette.

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      Hi Greta!

      I love both the Portrait and the CAMEO. The CAMEO has a few extra options and is definitely larger, but I love the portability of the Portrait and that it does almost everything I need with ease. You can't go wrong with either but if you still need help, you can see a comparison chart here: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/selectASilhouette.aspx

      xo!
      Jen

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  16. Sarah {Limited Space Organizing}February 1, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    This is so cute! I love all of your ideas! You are the reason I got into blogging! Thank you!

    -Sarah

    {limitedspaceorganizing.blogspot.com}

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  17. Colleen TaylorFebruary 1, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Whoever would have thought the meager clothespin could sport such glamour? Wonderful post & great job as always Jen!

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  18. SusanHnSCFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Yep, I like this machine - and this is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

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  19. Denise Mom of 4 Amazing KidsFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I just found your blog about a week ago. So far I have received my tupperware and I am searching for baskets that match the ones in your pantry. I can't seem to find them at Ikea. I just bought a box to start organizing the chargers.... I am soooo addicted to this blog it scares me. Your ideas are crazy amazing, I love every single thing you do! I would love to have you come visit me, and help me, I am in desperate need for an organizer in my home.....

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  20. Kellie StatonFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    I love those clothes pins! I can just see them in pink glitter in my niece's room.

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  21. The Remodeled LifeFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Amazing giveaway plus I love, love those little arrows!! They are so adorable!

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  22. JeanneFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    OMG, what a great idea :D I love your blog and all of your projects!

    Kisses from Poland :)

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  23. ATLanta Saving MomsFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Great giveaway and thanks for the great tutorial!!!

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  24. BerniekFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    I am so disappointed that the giveaways are only for residents in the USA or Canada. I am more then happy to pay the delivery fees may I win...

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:12 PM

      I am sorry about that! Unfortunately, the giveaway host {company} determines where the products can be shipped to and the eligibility of the giveaway. I try to work with companies that will offer giveaways to all readers as often as possible.

      xo!
      Jen

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  25. A Silver SnapshotFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    What a cool craft and giveaway! Thanks for this opportunity, Jen! Happy Saturday!

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  26. Kathleen RichardsonFebruary 2, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I would have used plain clothespins, but I like yours better Jen!

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  27. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    I heart your blog! I just love everything about it!

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  28. Kimberly @ Dibble DabblesFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I'm so doing this!!!!! I had already pinned something similar for our nursery the other day (except it's just an open frame with photos), but I LOVE the idea of making these little arrows.

    Where do you get double sided adhesive paper?

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:13 PM

      Hi Kimberly!

      The double sided adhesive paper is from the Silhouette Online store, there is a link in the post above. :)

      xoxoxo!
      Jen

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  29. Alicia CostelloFebruary 3, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    These are super cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Greetings from Finland!

    I just found your AMAZING blog and I have to say that I have been reading and reading and my pencil is gonna be broke soon as I write ideas to my notebook :)

    Tomorrow I´ll start organizing my household! First I´ll take the kitchen and organize our medical supplies and put them upper than now. Few more ideas for the kitchen too... need to go to Ikea too, 2 hours drive so need to think what to buy!

    Thans for the great blog and tips! Will visit here often, I´m sure :)

    Tanja

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    As always,I love it! You have mastered the art of crafting on a budget but achieving the look of something from a boutique! I wanted to ask what the "Pantone '13" sign is about?

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:15 PM

      You can snag the PDF and details here: http://www.longdistanceloving.net/2012/09/pantonespring2013.html

      xo!
      Jen

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    So clever + cute! I've never heard of this fabulous Silhouette contraption...gonna have to check it out! :)

    Question: Did you create your own Pantone color chart (Spring 2013), or did you find that somewhere? I'd love to get my hands on one.

    Thank you!

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM

      You can snag the PDF and details here: http://www.longdistanceloving.net/2012/09/pantonespring2013.html

      xo!
      Jen

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  33. LisaFebruary 4, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    This is so cute! I love it!!

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  34. LKBFebruary 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I just got a silhouette portrait for christmas...keep the fun tutorials coming, I need to learn how to use this thing!

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  35. EdithFebruary 4, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    Hi there,
    Your blog and ideas are simply amazing. They are a great source of inspiration for me.
    About the giveaway (I love giveaways ;) I did enter, but I am French. I didn't read anything about foreign participations in the official giveaway entry rules, so I tried.
    Anyway, I also have an address in San Francisco if needed =)
    Thanks for sharing these wonderful stuffs.
    A huge "Hi" from Paris.
    Edith
    (peacadilly@yahoo.fr)

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  36. Shauna@Satori Design for LivingFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Such an adorable idea. Love the gold glitter!

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  37. ashley @ the handmade homeFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I am obsessed with arrows. I am in love. You are my idol. ;} LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Jen, darling as usual. I look forward to your blog posts each morning to brighten up my day. :)
    -Lorinda in Cali.

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  39. gigiFebruary 4, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    love these did a project just like these last week. it really helped organize and declutter my fridge in a big way. I would love to try these though as mine were just painted and yours are glittery glam. must try! cool tool! xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  40. Esther HeavnzbratFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    i saw your page in BHG! It was awesome~

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  41. Angelica J.February 4, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Lovely as always!

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  42. Devin & Nikki ChoulesFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    LOVE the arrows! Is there anyway you could turn it into a pdf and let us buy it??? PLEASE!

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  43. wig4uscFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:26 AM

    I just love clothespins, I love to glitter them and used them all during the holidays. But I love your arrow spin, and this year, I've been all about the arrows! Perfect! I've been eyeballing the Silhouette's for some time, haven't pulled the trigger. Winning one would be amazing!

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  44. EmilyFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    So lovely! I really like your inspiration board too!

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  45. Nicki TraikosFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Lovely blog and I love your bulletin board!

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  46. We Know SewFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Hi Jen!

    I am trying to recreate the same arrow on my portrait but am having a hard time finding that particular arrow design. Did you buy it from the Silhouette store online? Or was it one of the 50 designs it the software came with? I cannot find it anywhere! Thanks so much.

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    1. IHeart OrganizingFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:23 PM

      I purchased it through the Silhouette online store, it came in an arrow bundle: arrows by Kolette Hall.

      xo!
      Jen

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  47. AmandaJuly 30, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Did you make your own display frame? I am trying to find something or make something similar for my girls room. Thanks!

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  48. JoyceSeptember 3, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    Did you make that cork board? I'm trying to find an easy way to make something just like in your picture...

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