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Monday, June 20, 2011

Silhouette Giveaway & Review

One of the fun things about having a craft blog is that once in a while I get to test out new craft products and sometimes even give them away! Today I'm going to be sharing a little bit about my experience with the Silhouette SD and their tattoo paper.

The Silhouette is a digital cutting tool that works through your computer. It allows you to cut all kinds of shapes along with designing your own shapes as well. Being able to design my own cut images was the most appealing thing about the machine to me. It's nice to not be limited to just the Silhouette designs (as cute as they may be). The Silhouette can cut paper, heat transfers, adhesive vinyl, stickers, and tattoo paper.

For cutting pre-made images, the Silhouette is pretty easy to use. Like any piece of technology, it does take some time to learn all the in and outs. I'm currently still learning how to design my own images. There software is very similar to photo editing software so many of tools I'm already familiar with.

Tattoos printed on Silhouette tattoo paper and cut with the Silhouette

If you're like me, you might be wondering how the Silhouette can cut out the exact image of an item printed on a separate printer? Answer, when you set up your item to print and cut, it also prints registration marks. The Silhouette then reads the registration marks and knows exactly where the printed item is. I'm telling you this because when I first set out to make the tattoos, I was a little hesitant because I wasn't sure how this part would work. I was concerned I would have to line up the images to the blade or something but that wasn't the case at all. It ended up being really easy to print and cut the tattoos.

Okay, on to the fun stuff:


One lucky person will win a Silhouette SD

How To Enter Giveaway

Mandatory entry:
To enter, please share what you would make with the Silhouette SD. (One entry per household)

2nd entry (optional): Like Silhouette on their Facebook Page. Leave a second comment on this site saying you did this.

Please leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. The last day to enter the contest is Monday, June 27 2011. I'll announce the winner Tuesday, June 28 2011. If I do not hear back from the winner after two weeks, I will choose a new winner. Open to US residents only.

Contest Closed

448 comments:

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Nick Ashley Reagan Coen & Ike said...

I'd use it to cut fabric then, card making, then vinyl, then... Thanks!

ashleycardon@yahoo.com

Nick Ashley Reagan Coen & Ike said...

I'm already a fan of Silhouette on FB!

ashleycardon@yahoo.com

Amber Saladino said...

Oh goodness! What WOULDN'T I make with this sweet little tool?! Actually, I'm going to be a summer camp counselor for a big group of Jr and Senior High kids in a few weeks and I can just see the tattoo paper and cuts being a fantastic addition to my crafting plans.

Oh the dreams I could dream!
ambersaladino@netscape.net

Amber Saladino said...

I want another chance! I just "Liked" the Silhouette Facebook page and left a post for them too.

ambersaladino@netscape.net

Unknown said...

I like Silhouette on FB.

Unknown said...

I would make appliques, vinyl lettering, subway art, etching and the list goes on.

Anonymous said...

I would create so many things with this machine! I think one of the first things I would make are vinyl appliques for my boys wall.

Anonymous said...

I like Silhouette on facebook.

wittlew said...

I've found that I really could use one of these for making stencils to use in my crafts. I'm always needing new designs, and they're hard to cut out with scissors. It would be so great to win this!!
wittlewesties@yahoo.com

Lasso the Moon said...

I would design my own stencil and "wallpaper" my bedroom with an all-over painted design. I love the idea of using my own artwork. Amazing!
Anna

lassothemoonshop@gmail.com

La Yen said...

I think I would cut some vinyl for my laundry room door.

La Yen said...

And I liked on FB

Unknown said...

I want to try so many things with the silhouette. The subway art, the glass etching, the fabric appliques, and the tatoos are the things I want to try
letsgosew@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

I like Silhouette on Facebook
letsgosew@yahoo.com

Lindsay Conner said...

I would use this to stencil designs on fabric.

Lindsay Conner said...

I Like Silhouette on Facebook

Deborah in Atlanta said...

I'd love to make a viny saying for the wall over my bed.

Megret said...

My husband and I are both big fans of paper crafts, so we'd both enjoy this! I'd love to make embellishments for scrapbook papers and also for photo frame mats.
musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

Marcia W. said...

If I am so fortunate as to win the silhouette, would use it to cut appliques for baby onesies, and then for my quilts. Would also use for papercrafting with my grandnieces, such as making cards. Thanks for the giveaway and review.

Naomi said...

I am a fan of Silhouette on Facebook!

Marcia W. said...

I already liked Silhouette on FB! Thanks for the giveaway.

Naomi said...

I love your site, it is so cute!

Amy said...

I would make words for my girls' walls....first.

Amy said...

I like them on FB.

Ellen said...

I'd love to have this to cut font and stencils for walls!

Ellen said...

I liked Silhouette on Facebook just now, too!

Megan said...

I'm hoping to make freezer paper stencils for a large scale art project!

stacy said...

I just saw someone that used the Silhouette to make a template to etch glass - I'd love to try that! Of course, I see that they make awesome appliques too!

Diana said...

I would use the silhouette to make custom bday banners! I also just "liked" silhouette on Facebook :) I hope I win

Anonymous said...

I'd love to make fabric appliques or add personal touches to any project!

Nicole said...

I want this machine sooo bad!! i would use it making cards, scrapbooking, making tags and party favors for my friends and family! I love to make them smile with the crafts i make.

Oh, and i liked it on facebook!! :D

nicolerezzetti@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I liked Silhouette on FB a long time ago!

SkyeWriter said...

Winning my own Silhouette would be sooo fantastic! I'm quite interested in doing vinyl lettering with one of these. So glad I found your giveaway!
purplelilskye@yahoo.com

SkyeWriter said...

"Liked" Silhouette on FB.

Analog Girl (Rachelle) said...

There are so many things that I would like to use the Silhouette for. Right now a Silhouette would help me with stencil making for a diy project I'm doing.

Analog Girl (Rachelle) said...

I like Silhouette on FB! Thanks for the giveaway!

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

I would use the Silhouette in place of the Cricut and its pesky (and expensive!!) cartridges! Vinyl cutting and cutting paper for scrapbooking. I'd also LOVE to make bling tees for my daughter--I think that feature of the Silhouette is really neat!

~ Sarah

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

I like Silhouette on FB!

~ Sarah

frillsfluffandtrucks@gmail.com

KHMama said...

I am very interested in the tattoos and some cake decorations!

KHMama said...

Liked Silhouette!

Amanda said...

I would use the silhouette to make thank you cards for my daughter's birthday.

Amanda said...

Liked Silhouette on Facebook too!

loralie said...

I would use it to make designs for greeting cards.

slmartin at vtc dot net

Hippy Goodwife said...

I would love to use this to make tattoos of my boys artwork.

toscagen@yahoo.com

Hippy Goodwife said...

I liked the FB page too!

toscagen@yahoo.com

Julie said...

I would love to make vinyl cutouts for the huge ugly mirrored doors on our closets.

Julie said...

I also "Liked" them on Facebook.

Heather said...

I would use it most for fabric applique.

heatherrapp at msn dot com

Heather said...

I like Silhouette on FB.

heatherrapp at msn dot com

Casey said...

What wouldn't i use it on?? Would be great time saver for all my craft projects!!

Marykay said...

I can think of a hundred things to do with it, but the first thing I would do is make the subway art I have been meaning to get around to but don't want to hand cut all the letters!

Marykay said...

I like Silhouette on FB

grace said...

I have seen the silhouette and it would be so fun to craft with! I would use it to fuel my challenge of sending a-note-a-day next month!

Dejah said...

I would love to make some temporary tattoos, and some cute clothes for me and my nieces.

mikeanddejahmorris@gmail.com

Dejah said...

I like silhouette on FB.

mikeanddejahmorris@gmail.com

Cheryl said...

I would so use this to do cut outs for my cards and scrapbooks. Since my background is Chinese, I could do Chinese characters!

Cheryl said...

Just went and "liked" them on FB!

gardienne said...

I 'liked' them on Facebook! :)

~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog* said...

If I won the silhouette, I'd use it for making cards, scrapbook pages, and home decor items!

Thank you so much for a chance to win!

Amelia said...

I would use the Silhouette all.the.time in my paper crafts like scrapbooking, cards, party decorations, etc.

Amelia said...

I like Silhouette on Facebook!

Anonymous said...

I would love to use it in my wearable art and quilt making. I liked it on Facebook, too! lizaleemiller@gmail.com

Pamie G. said...

I would love the machine for decorating the walls of my home! Tomorrow is my birthday, this would be wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity! Pamie G.

Miki said...

I would LOVE to win a silhouette! I love all the fun vinyl projects I've seen made with one like wall art & baby onesies!

Anonymous said...

I would LOVE to have a silhouette. I've been looking at them but can't find the money right now in my tight budget. Love your blog too!
kauffmanpak(at)aol(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I liked on facebook too!
kauffmanpak(at)aol(dot)com

christy said...

i would make cards and fake tattoos

christy said...

i like silhouette on fb
yanuzo at hotmail dot com

Alejandra said...

I see my self creating intricate snowflakes with the silhouette and then making a show shower curtain for my Christmas decorations this year!

Lindsay said...

I'd make stuff for my son's birthday party coming up-invitations, decorations, & maybe some tattoos as party favors!

lesley said...

I would probably make tattoos first because I would have the paper :) but I would love to try some vinyl too.
lal449@yahoo.com

lesley said...

I like silhouette on facebook!
lal449@yahoo.com

Michelle said...

My daughter loves tatoos. I would use the silhouette to make all kinds of tatoos for her.

mmjul_4@yahoo.com

Isabel Z said...

I would love to have this awesome machine to create vinyl clings to decorate my kids' rooms, make tshirts for them, and create teaching supplies to use in my preschool classroom

Lee said...

Glass etching is what I would love to give a try! thanks!
butler83ataoldotcom

Rosana Garcia Hess said...

Jéssica, I used your matryoska tape today, take a look:
http://rosana-pedacinhodemim.blogspot.com/2011_06_19_archive.html#2802818609626281755

kisses
Rosana

Stacy said...

I would applique some shirts for my son.

E Hipps said...

I liked it but I am so thinking about making tattoos for the whole office

Genevieve said...

I liked their facebook page. =)

orcaqt@hotmail.com

Becky said...

I want to do etched glass with Silhouette. It would be so fun!

Beccasmiles@gmail.com

Becky said...

I already "liked" Silhouette on facebook.

Beccasmiles@gmail.com

SimplyHeartfelt said...

Can't wait to try out a Silhouette for myself. It would certainly help me out! I'm interested in trying some vinyl lettering. Thanks for letting me enter!
stgraves(at)cox(dot)net

SimplyHeartfelt said...

“Like” the Silhouette facebook page too.
stgraves(at)cox(dot)net

Dani Kelly said...

I would use it to make stencils for my walls and decorate my house with!

dani.kelly@live.com

Dani Kelly said...

I also liked the Silhouette Facebook page.

dani.kelly@live.com

Corrie said...

I would use it to jazz up our wardrobes with the heat transfer and rhinestone templates.

supermomonwheels [at] gmail [dot] com

Corrie said...

Liked Silhouette on Facebook: Corrie Gompf.

Supermomonwheels (at) gmail (dot) com

amandajoys said...

I would love a silhouette for my bulletin board designs!

Unknown said...

I would use it for scrapping, card making, and probably at least 3 other things.

joann@bowlingtourney.com

Unknown said...

I liked Silhouette on Facebook too!

mang said...

I would love to make personalized tshirts with the Silhouette.

Meagan said...

I'm a crafty type, and would use this for SO many things... I'm getting ready to start an Etsy shop next month too, so this would be a PERFECT time to win this!! I've been dying for one, but can't afford one.... :)

meagan.paullin@yahoo.com

Meagan said...

Fan of Silhouette on fb!!

meagan.paullin@yahoo.com

Brittany said...

I would LOVE to win! I would start with some vinyl decals for the barren walls in my littlest one's room...and then do everything else under the sun!
bland_brittany at yahoo dot com

Brittany said...

I like Silhouette on Facebook as well
bland_brittany at yahoo dot com

Crystal said...

I would use a silhouette for *everything*! Scrapbooking, sewing, decorating, parties - you name it!

Crystal said...

I am a fan of Silhouette on Facebook. Yay Silhouette!

Amelia said...

Love your blog!

I'm finishing my teaching degree this summer, and I can think of five million and one uses for a silhouette in the classroom (bulletin boards, labels, prizes, craft projects, poster elements, charts....)!

whitaka316@gmail.com

Mrs. Strand said...

I would love to make some vinyl quotes for my bare walls!

trishden said...

Hello, oh I would make a lot of things with the Silhouette. The first thing I would like to make is a garden flag for my Dad's grave. Something personal. Then I would have a field day making cards, etching glasses and mirrors for gifts, making wooden country signs. The possiblities are endless. Thanks for a great great great giveaway!

trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

trishden said...

I like Silhouette on Facebook. Thanks! Trish Froehner

trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

Sarah B said...

I would love to make some cards with my new silhouette :) If I'm lucky!

sarah.b.sb.scraps at gmail dot com

Sarah B said...

I like silhouette on facebook!

sarah.b.sb.scraps at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Multiple uses, but first I would start with wall decals!!

Anonymous said...

Multiple uses, but first I would start with wall decals!!

rootedinlove said...

I don't know what I would do first!! Probably stuff for my classroom!!

rootedinlove said...

I liked on facebook!!

vicki said...

i would love to try vinyl

vicki said...

i liked silhouette on fb

Anne in NC said...

I'd enjoy using a Silhouette for our scrapbook and sewing projects. Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I would love the Silhouette for vinyl and other crafts!

Michelle Linden said...

I liked SIL on facebook!

Michelle Linden said...

I would love the SIL for vinyl crafts and for my classroom.

CJ said...

OMG this is the coolest thing ever!
My 12 year old son is an unbelievable artist (and I'm not just saying that because I'm his mom lol) I would love for his art to be turned into cards for xmas or birthdays or tattoos. He would love it!

princesaportuguese at gmail dot com

tarabu said...

I would probably make all manner of ridiculous tattoos or outrageous applique bits that look better in theory than real life.

Laura Beech said...

I need to cut out some vinyl to etch my name into my pyrex dishes.

Susan said...

I would cut flowers! Lots 'n lots of flowers! Plus I would use it in my sewing school for craft projects. O the possibilities! Thanks for the chance!!

susansmuse@gmail.com

dreenie said...

i would love to use the silhouette with my papercrafting, but wanna try vinyling up the house! thanks for the chance!!!!

dreenie said...

im in "like" with silhouette on facebook.

Skye said...

Sweet, tattoos would be so fun for my little one's birthday party! Thanks for the offer.

Jaime said...
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Jaime said...

Oh how exciting! I would use the silhouette to make cute t-shirt designs for our upcoming family reunion! Oh and all the kids would love their own fun tattoo to wear at it!
jaimewiley(at)hotmail(dot)com

Deb said...

I would use my Silhouette for quilt appliques - it would be great to have so many applique options at the click of a mouse button!

Deb said...

I would make quilt appliques - so much easier than cutting!

Deb said...

Like Silhouette's FB page, too!

Anonymous said...

I would love to use this to make bulletin boards for my classroom!
lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Anonymous said...

I follow Silhouette on FB: Alexandra Herring
lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

CSA Family Dinners said...

Labels labels labels, need some order in this house :)

jenniferatlongbeach (at) gmail.com

Jen said...

I would make the vinyl flower lamp I saw earlier this week on Craft: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/06/tool-review-silhouette-electronic-cutter.html

Thanks for this giveaway!

ophelie said...

i would print ENDLESS things to make all type of crafts, i can't think of just one thing :)

ophelie said...

i would print ENDLESS things to make all type of crafts, i can't think of just one thing :)

ophelientoby@aol.com

Annie said...

I "liked" Silhouette on Facebook!

Annie said...

I'm a total craftaholic, so I would use it for EVERYTHING... my current obsession is vinyl wall hangings, but it would be fabulous to use to cut fabric too!!!

senacia said...

I would love to make some tattoos for my daughters birthday and oh my goodness, my house would be decorated with vinyl EVERYWHERE! of course, I would create cards too!

Oh, wish me LUCK!!

senacia said...
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senacia said...

I have also "liked" Silhouette on facebook and said zakka sent me! woohooo!

goodluck everyone!

(I forgot my email on the other post.. here it is!)

senacia@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would use this for birthday invites and decorations !!

webb602 at earthlink dot net

John said...

What wouldn't I make!? I would use it right now for home decor projects.
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

John said...

I like Silhouette on facebook as Wendy R.
hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

Chip said...

I would love to make vinyl letters for different projects. Love the look.
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

Chip said...

'Like' Silhouette on FB - Jill Lear
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com

Megan said...

I would love to etch glass! Want one of these things so badly!

Megan said...

I like Silhouette on Facebook!

Natalie @ The Shady Acre said...

I would make lots of cards and wall art!

Natalie @ The Shady Acre said...

I liked Silhouette on FB!

Amy said...

I would love to use it to cut out fabric appliques. I would just be getting started with that one, it can do many amazing things.

Amy said...

I like Silhouette on FB. Thanks.

Tim said...

I would love to win this for my wife! She wants to make some cool stuff for our house

Tim said...

I like Silhouette on FB

Anonymous said...

Awesome giveaway!! I have wanted one of these for sooo long!! I would make so much with this! Lots of home decor ideas!!! Thanks for the opportunity!! Roxywakeboarder08@yahoo.com

asdeese said...
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asdeese said...

FB fan!!
asdeese@gmail.com

asdeese said...

I would make t-shirt transfers with my 5 year old. She would love it!

asdeese@gmail.com

Healing said...

If I had a silhouette I would make, EVERYTHING! But seriously, I would made very important and very original announcement cards. I JUST got married, and it was on a super short notice, so I didn't get to send out "We're Getting Married" announcements to very many people, and I would like to send out "We Got Married" announcements instead. =)

monkepinay at gmail dot com

Healing said...

Oh, and I've "Liked" sihouette on facebook for like a year now!

monkepinay at gmail dot com

E said...

I would love to make many scrapbook papers and paper crafts with this! :]

ekieuuu@gmail.com

E said...

Like Silhouette on their Facebook Page [ eva kieu ]

ekieuuu@gmail.com

Joy said...

I would love to make some vinyl wall decals for my workshop. Thanks for the chance!

Katie said...

I am a fan of silhouette on facebook

thegrembans at yahoo dot com

Katie said...

I would use the silhouette for glass etching and to make labels to organize my craft closet/kids closet

Julie said...

I would etch some glass :)
hbgarden@aol.com

Julie said...

I am already a fan of Silhouette on FB
Julie H
hbgarden@aol.com

MCC said...

I'd love to do some glass etching!

huddyma at gmail dot com

MCC said...

I liked Silhouette on Facebook!

mcbcarlisle at gmail dot com

Kathy Ann said...

I would use the Silhouette in all of my craft projects...card making, scrapbooking, sewing, quilting and my list goes on and on! Thank you for the opportunity to win one.

Kathy Ann said...

I'm already a fan of Silhouette on FB.

Sew Flippin Cool said...

i would make fabric appliques and wall stickers and temporary tattoos for my girls. thanks!

Jocelyn said...

I would love the silhouette for etching glass!! thanks chance to win, its an awesome giveaway!

Anonymous said...

I liked Silhouette on facebook!
dmeerzam@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I would use it to cut fabric and making vinyl letters for my daughters wall that I am currently remodeling her room!
dmeerzam@yahoo.com

Judy said...

I'd probably start with the card making, but move on to glass etching...

judychrz at gmail

Unknown said...

I would like to try a glass etching project!
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

Unknown said...

Liked Silhouette on FB
jedoggett@embarqmail.com

Linda C. said...

I would love to win one of these machines. Tattoos sound like fun!!!

Kahiau said...

I would love to use it for stencils and also for making cards!

kahiau(at)sbcglobal(dot>net

Anonymous said...

I would cut vinyl and open an etsy shop. ^^

Anonymous said...

I liked their FB page.

Whitney @ Whisker Graphics said...

The Silhouette would be great to make bunting and garlands. Place cards and gift tags. Christmas ornaments and stencils. My fingers are crossed. Really hard.
whitney [at] whiskergraphics.com

dragonflower said...

It would be awesome to make reusable wall decals for our son's room in our new place! Thanks for the fun giveaway:)

dragonflower(at)live(dot)com

dragonflower said...

I "liked" Silhouette on facebook:)

dragonflower(at)live(dot)com

WendyRamZ said...

I would love to use this to make T-shirt stencils!

blu_grrrl@yahoo.com

Valerie said...

I "liked" them!
littlebittypenguin @ gmail . com

Marci said...

I would love to use the silhouette to make vinyl designs for my house!

cecee27@hotmail.com

Marci said...

I'm a fan of Silhouette on Facebook!

cecee27@hotmail.com

Kelly said...

What would I make? It would be easier to put what I wouldn't make! I've got two boys so I would make tons of tattoos, t-shirt appliques, wall decals, cards, and decorations!

Kelly said...

and liked!

Jessie said...

I'd cut lots of vinyl owls and birds for home decor projects. I would also use it in creating cards.

Jessie said...

I also liked Silhouette on Facebook.
mustluvowls@gmail.com

Jessie said...

I also liked Silhouette on Facebook.
mustluvowls@gmail.com

superstitches said...

I would love to make some stencils. They're a bit tricky to cut by hand.

Megs said...

I would love to use this machine to help me craft some great cards and gift tags! It would also be fun to play around the tattoo paper (maybe try a thing or two to see how I like something ;-) )!

Mphfoil@hotmail.com

Megs said...

PS I liked them on Facebook!

Mphfoil@hotmail.com

tamdoll said...

What would I make with the Silhouette? I don't know if I'd get a chance, my youngest loves, loves temporary tattoos and I can see us both designing lots of them once she realizes they can be custom-made!

tamdoll said...

Liked the Facebook page.

Soos said...

This looks wonderful! I would use it at the library for signs, posters and Saturday children's crafts.

Jennifer said...

I would make all kinds of tattoos and some lovely wall clings of some sort. Yum.

Jennifer said...

I'm totally a fan of Silhouette on Facebook now. Whee! johnsonnumber9@yahoo.com

inmybookcase said...

I look forward to creating my own stencils with a Silhouette. It will be much better than my current method of how to make stencils for my wood crafts.
inmybookcase@yahoo.com

inmybookcase said...

I like Silhouette on FB... they have such fabulous inspiration! Really hope I can get a Silhouette machine.
inmybookcase@yahoo.com

Tamara said...

This is a wonderful chance to win a Silhouette! Thank you for hosting. I would use a Silhouette mostly for cutting out vinyl lettering. I have many ideas that I could really utilize one of these machines for!

I store my email over in my Blogger profile. Thanks!

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