If you’re like me, one of the big appeals of being a Silhouette owner is being able to make cute, custom shirts.  True to my Southern roots,  I love it even more when those shirts are extra cute with ruffles or some other Southern signature.  In the beginning , I had the hardest time finding anything like this.

Don’t get me wrong.  I’ve made many an order at Jiffy Shirts, but I preferred to find shirts from other suppliers to fit our style.  I’ve found Hobby Lobby carries a small selection of custom style tees, but I wanted a bigger variety.

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Summer’s half way over y’all and stores are filling their shelves with school supplies.  Y’all know what that means….

Soon mothers everywhere will breathe a sigh of relief.

Kidding (maybe).

But it does mean back to school is right around the corner.  If you’re like me, back to school is yet another reason to create super cute outfits for your kids to wear, and this year is no exception.

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My niece is a big fan of Peppa Pig and recently turned 3.  So deciding her bday party theme was easy!   While we couldn’t have a muddy puddles in true Peppa Pig fashion, we did have access to a pool.  So a Peppa Pig pool party was born!

I am all about the party planning, so helping my sister throw my sweet niece’s party, was non-negotiable for her.  She’d be fine with balloons and cake, but when you’re my sister, you don’t get off that easy.

But…you also get a free party planner who makes tons of decorations for you!  So being my sister is not without it’s perks!

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The Fourth of July is right around the corner!  This is one of my favorite holidays for many reasons.  Mostly because  it’s my grandpa’s birthday.  I have lots of great memories of family fun when he was alive.

Now I love the new traditions we’ve built with my little family.  Cookouts, campfires, fireworks and fun in the sun.  The fourth embodies everything that is summer to me.  And of course there’s the biggest meaning of all – the independence of our country.

So I’ve started working on my Fourth of July projects already and have scoured the interwebs looking for the cutest FREE SVG files I could find!

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Motivational Water Bottle Tutorial – Step by Step

I know I’m supposed to drink lots of water. I feel better when I do. But still I struggle getting the appropriate amount daily. I know I’m not the only one, and I was so excited when I saw super cute motivational water bottles pop up in my crafting groups.

I wasted no time in making one – and you know what? It actually helped!  I’ve even started challenging myself to drink more!  I’m feeling more energized and just all around better from doing it!

So today, I’m sharing a quick tutorial on how to make one and give you my FREE SVG file so you can make your own.

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Of all the things I create, this is one of my favorites. I have made a ton of these diy coir doormats and they look amazing! There is also something so gratifying about seeing how they turn out. And, with a diy coir doormat – design possibilities are endless!  I’m tempted to make one for every season!

They are however, something it seems it may take a while to perfect. But, a little time and patience pay off in a big way.

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Spring is here, and I am loooving the site of all the pretty flowers everywhere. This time of year, we spend a lot of time outside. One of my favorite things to do is sit on the front porch and watch my girls play on the lawn. I love to decorate my porch with pretty flowers, and this precious galvanized tin planter was a quick, fun way to do just that!

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Today I’m sharing one of the cutest gift ideas out there! Cute and so much fun, a washable coloring shirt makes a great present! These are fun to color and can be used again and again. We recently discovered these and they have since been making the rounds at our friend’s birthday parties! Not only are they super fun, they are also quick and easy to make.

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If you are like me, being able to make t-shirts was one of the big draws of a Silhouette Cameo. I love to dress my girls up for special holidays and occasions, and what is cuter than an personalized shirt? I think my very first projects were just vinyl decals, but very soon after, I began with HTV. I used an iron a few times before convincing my husband a heat press was a good investment. Since then, I have made TONS of shirts for my girls, gifts and customers! Along the way, I have picked up a few tips and wanted to share them.

This post includes access to THREE of my cutest SVG files. and give you step by step directions to cutting these files (as well as other HTV designs).

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