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Valentine’s Day is a very special time for every little boy and girl especially when they go to school on the special Holiday. This year I wanted to create something super adorable for my daughter to hand out to her classmates at school and of course I wanted to stay on a budget as well. I didn’t want to give the traditional candy this year as that’s been done over and over again. [Read more…]
My tween daughter recently started making all sorts of charms with her Rainbow Loom with the many tutorials online. Over the holidays, she made me a cute snowflake charm and I attached it to the pencil that I keep at my computer desk. My daughter makes these charms and since they stretch and loop around just about anything, she has charms attached to her backpack, her purse and her pencil case. She also makes them for friends at school.
I thought that Rainbow Loom charm valentines would be a cute idea for tweens since most are no longer buying the character valentines. There are many different types of Rainbow Loom charms and some are easy and others more complicated. If you are making them for the whole class, I suggest choosing an easier design or your tween can make them for siblings, neighbors or just for their close friends as something extra special. Some of the fun ones that I have seen are flowers, hearts, mustaches, animals. [Read more…]
Need some easy Halloween party ideas? Well you have come to the right place. These ideas can help you plan the perfect Halloween party. There are easy Halloween recipes, decorating ideas and even free Halloween printables. With some of these totally cute ideas, you can plan a last minute Halloween party in no time! [Read more…]
Halloween is coming up soon. Here are some great links with pumpkin carving stencils, fun Halloween themed recipes and treats, and Halloween Decorations. I love that many of them are so simple but would make a big impact in your home and would be a nice treat to take to a Halloween party. Check out all these fun Halloween themed recipes, decorations and even pumpkin carving stencils and directions! [Read more…]
Are you looking for some easy fall decor ideas to update your home or office for fall? Be sure to check out all these great ideas with tutorials on how to make them yourself. Many of them are very easy to replicate and are fairly inexpensive. I hope that these easy fall decor ideas will inspire you! Be sure to let me know which one you try. [Read more…]
If you own a Silhouette electronic cutting machine, what a great way to stock up on your favorite Silhouette supplies and products. Last month, they introduced a new Pixscan mat that looks really fun and a vinyl roll feeder that helps feed the vinyl to your machine easily. I needed a replacement part for my machine, so I was happy to see the 40% off sale! Just about all products at Silhouette America are 40% off now through October 1st, 2014. This does not include cutting machines, but there are lots of great deals to be had! Click below to be taken to the Silhouette America store and once you sign in, you can use coupon code BIRTHDAY at checkout.
If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying either a Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Silhouette America is offering some great machine and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software bundles at a discount. If you already own a Silhouette Machine, they are offering 40% off their Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software. The upgraded designer edition software usually is priced at $49.99 and with the coupon code you will get it for just $29.99. Use Coupon Code BARGAIN to get the Designer Edition software at this price from July 22-31st, 2014. [Read more…]
It’s no secret that my Silhouette Cameo machine is my favorite crafting tool and they are offering some nice bundles right now. There are so many things you can cut with this unique electronic cutting machine. The possibilities are endless with these printable and cuttable temporary tattoo sheets. My kids play lots of local sports like baseball and soccer and my daughter cheers for our local youth football league. I used some free fonts to create some fun, team spirit tattoos for them to wear and it made it easy to customize the colors of their teams. It was easy to follow the directions on the package of temporary tattoo paper
and the results were so vibrant and fun! [Read more…]
If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying either a Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Silhouette America is offering some great machine and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software bundles at a discount. If you already own a Silhouette Machine, they are offering 40% off their Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software. The upgraded designer edition software usually is priced at $49.99 and with the coupon code you will get it for just $29.99.
Use Coupon Code BARGAIN to get the Designer Edition software at this price from February 6-14, 2014. [Read more…]
There are lots of great items on sale at Joann.com and shipping is flat-rate for just 32 cents today! I noticed that these Stretch Band Bracelet Loops are just $1.19 for 500 bands and come in 10 different colors. There are also some fun striped rubber bands, glow rubber bands and glitter bands for just $1.79 made by Loom Bands. My daughter has never tried either of these brandsof rubber bands, but I did notice that they are latex-free and non-toxic. Note that connectors are not included.
Also, if you have a Silhouette machine, blades are just $7.79 at Joann.com. What a great time to stock up and take advantage of the almost free shipping!
Use Coupon Code FRZZ012 for 32 cent flat-rate shipping
My favorite crafting toy is the Silhouette Cameo and I created this really neat floating ornament with a transparency, black vinyl and some fun snow! To make this fun ornment, I cut a piece of transparency, the shape of my ornament with a tab at the top. I used a design from the Sihouette online store and cut my Santa and sleigh in vinyl and applied it to the transparency. Then I rolled it up around a pencil and inserted the transparency into my ornament and voila! Just add snow. [Read more…]
It’s no secret that my favorite crafting toy is my Silhouette Cameo electronic cutting machine. With some inspiration from Pinterest, I decided to make this really pretty, floating glass ornament. I bought some plain, glass ornaments from Hobby Lobby. I used my Cameo to cut a piece of one of those clear transparency sheets from the office supply store. It has a notch at the top to hold it into place. I cut Santa’s Sleigh out of black vinyl and applied it to my transparency insert. I rolled up my transparency and tucked it inside my ornament, and then added some fun snowflakes from the craft store. To give you an idea of how detailed the Cameo can cut, the vinyl is only 3/4 of an inch tall!
To get started with vinyl for your Silhouette machine, check out our resources and tips on working with different types of vinyl!
You can make so many cool things with Silhouette Designer Edition software like this cool Xbox Card. I found this free SVG from Birds Cards.
BargainShopperMom is so excited to be giving away a Silhouette Cameo machine, sponsored by Silhouette America to celebrate their upcoming Black Friday sale. On November 28th, one lucky reader will be chosen by our Rafflecopter to win a Silhouette Cameo Machine valued at $299. Entries will be accepted now through November 28, 2013. Scroll down to submit your entries via the BargainShopperMom Rafflecopter. ***Open to U.S. Residents only ***
If you need kids craft kits for gifts, today is a great time to pick those up at Joann.com. There are so many great craft kits for kids 40% off plus free shipping with no minimum purchase. Just about all of the kids craft kits are 40% off today including American Girl kits, Perler Beads, Kids sewing kits, Sticky Mosaics and so much more. There are lots of great stocking stuffers and the best part is that you don’t have to leave your house to order them today as shipping is free! [Read more…]
Silhouette America is having a nice sale on lots of fun products to use with your Silhouette electronic cutting machine. All of their Specialty Media products like the Printable Silver Foil, Printable Tattoo Paper, Printable Cotton Canvas and more is currently 30% Off. If you don’t own a machine, there are also some great bundles on sale that include $110 worth of extras with the purchase of your machine. The Silhouette Cameo and Silhouette Portrait Bundles will include 9 different specialty media products with a $110 value, for the price of a machine. Use coupon code BARGAIN to receive these discounts now through October 24th.
My daughter loves American Girl, so I tried out the Silhouette Printable Silver Foil to create a Treats Shoppe for her dolls. I found these cute little glass containers at Hobby Lobby. They were 50% off this week, making them just around $1-$1.50 each. I used some beads and small candies that I had here at home to make doll candy to go inside the jars. I print and cut the silver foil labels with my Silhouette Cameo. Note that the silver foil paper needs a few minutes for the ink to dry after taking it out of the printer, before doing your print and cut in the Silhouette. I also noticed that darker colors work better on the silver foil paper.
BargainShopperMom is so excited to be giving away a Silhouette Portrait machine, sponsored by Silhouette America to celebrate the launch of their new products! On October 21st, one lucky reader will be chosen by our Rafflecopter to win a Silhouette Portrait Machine valued at $179.99. Entries will be accepted now through October 20, 2013. Scroll down to submit your entries via the BargainShopperMom Rafflecopter. ***Open to U.S. Residents only ***
If you own a Silhouette electronic cutting machine, it is a great time to stock up on mats, blades and more. With the coupon code BARGAIN, From now until September 19th, you can enjoy 25% off all consumables at Silhouette America. This includes mats, blades, tools, Silhouette Designer Edition Software, cardstocks, glitters, vinyl and more! What a perfect time to stock up on products to use with your machine. To use the coupon code, be sure you are logged in before entering the code. This sale excludes machines, downloads, download cards, subscriptions and gift cards.
The Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit is one of Silhouette’s newest products. I was excited to be able to try this fun kit. I thought it would be very cool to create a monogrammed stamp since normally, a monogrammed stamp would be something that you would have to special order. Plus, custom-made stamps can be pricey. If you have a Silhouette machine, you could make yourself personalized stationary, notecards and more with the Silhouette Stamping Starter Kit. [Read more…]
There are some great sales at Joann.com and the best part is free shipping with no minimum purchase, today and tomorrow only. Use coupon code NQTE229 to receive free shipping at Joann.com! I see lots of great items on sale including 40% off papercrafting tools. My favorite tool is this corner chomper. It rounds corners of your cardstock, photos and more. It even rounds the corners on thin sheet metal. It’s so durable and what a great deal with the 40% off plus free shipping. This is the perfect time to pick up items that are not carried in the store and items that are online exclusives. You can score some great deals from Joann.com without leaving your home! [Read more…]
Rainbow Loom
kits are one of the hottest new craft kits for tweens. I first saw the Rainbow Loom at my local independent toy store. I walked in to browse and noticed they were holding a free class on how to create a new pattern of bracelet with the Rainbow Loom. I was intrigued! These loom kits are literally flying off the shelves. They are in such demand that they are getting weekly shipments of refill bands and they only allow each customer to purchase one of each color of refills at a time so that everyone has a chance to buy refills
. I have to admit, they are pretty cool. Basically, you take brightly-colored rubber bands and your loom to weave fun accessories like bracelets, anklets, rings and more. The styles and patterns seem to be endless and the refills come in so many colors, including glow-in-the-dark. [Read more…]
If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying either a Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Silhouette America is offering some great machine and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software bundles at a discount. If you already own a Silhouette Machine, they are offering 50% off their Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software. The upgraded designer edition software usually is priced at $49.99 and with the coupon code you will get it for just $24.99.
The Silhouette Cameo software bundle is specially priced at $269.99 ($348.98 value) and the Silhouette Portrait machine and software bundle is specially priced at $129.99 ($229.98 value). To receive these discounts, visit the Silhouette America July sale page and use the coupon code “BARGAIN” from now until July 12th only!
The Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software will give you so much more freedom with your machine. My favorite feature of the Designer Edition software is the ability to cut SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) files. With the free software that comes with your machine, you can only cut images from Silhouette’s online store. With the upgraded software, you can find so many fun files on the internet. I have found many free SVG files to download or I purchase files from the many independent online stores that sell SVG files. Check out this Xbox Controller-inspired card. I used a free SVG file from Bird’s Cards and my Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software to cut this card in my Cameo machine. I know one of my son’s friends will love getting this game controller birthday card!
The Silhouette Cameo machine and the Silhouette Portrait machine are electronic cutting tools that uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, vellum, and fabric. The Silhouette Portrait is smaller than the Silhouette Cameo machine, but it’s just as powerful. The Cameo can cut up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long and the Portrait can cut up to 8 inches wide and up to 10 feet long. I received a the larger Cameo machine for my birthday last year and I am shocked how versatile it is. It can cut 3D items like party favor boxes, gift bags, cards, and so much more!
Update – New Sunshine Shoppe Supply coupon code! Save 20% off your entire order now until July 4th, 2013. Offer good with a minimum purchase of $15. Offer will NOT be applied to past or future orders. Coupon code FOURTH – must be entered upon checking out
Sunshine Shoppe Supply has best crafting supplies and we are so excited to share our BargainShopperMom 10% discount with our readers that is good now through June 26th. ( expired) Their prices are already very reasonable and much lower than you would pay at your local craft store. Also, the quality is much better! The Sunshine Shoppe was kind enough to send me some cool samples to create a few fun hair accessories to show you, but I didn’t even begin to show you all pretty things they have in their shop. I love to make hair accessories for my daughter, hair ties for myself and they make great party favors. My daughter recently had a birthday and if you scroll down, I took a picture of the hair ties that we gave as favors. [Read more…]
This Giveaway Ended June 9th, but be sure to check out the Silhouette Discounts that go through June 15th!
We are celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of BargainShopperMom and what better way to do that than have a Silhouette Portrait machine giveaway, sponsored by Silhouette America!
Congrats to the winner of our giveaway, Mindy N!
My Silhouette Cameo is my favorite crafting tool and heat transfer vinyl is so fun to work with. How cute is this dress accented with heat transfer vinyl? Cut intricate designs with the Silhouette in smooth, flocked or printable heat transfer material, then iron them onto clothes and other fabrics. Heat transfer vinyl looks great on t-shirts, bags, hats and more. You can attach it to your fabric item with your home iron. Silhouette heat transfer material is manufactured with transfer tape already attached to the vinyl to make the application easier. [Read more…]
****Our giveaway is over, scroll down to see the WINNER of the Silhouette Portrait Machine. Enjoy the Silhouette discounts through April 26th****
Check out this fun project I made with Silhouette Frosted Glass vinyl. This vinyl is made to look like the effects of using etching cream on glass, but without the mess. I made monogrammed hand soap and hand lotion set to fancy up our bathroom. I purchased this hand soap and lotion set at Homegoods store for $7.99, plus it came with a cute dish. I started by removing the labels. I peeled as much of the label as possible, by hand, and then I sprayed WD40 on the remainder of the label and glue to remove it. I carefully cleaned my bottles with rubbing alcohol to prepare them for the vinyl monogram. I quickly typed in my monogram to the Silhouette software, arranged the letters, welded them to make one piece and then cut my vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo. I used transfer tape to apply my monogram and wow, look at my pretty set! [Read more…]
****The Giveaway has ended, but enjoy the sale on Silhouette Designer Edition Software and machine bundles until March 10th. Congrats to our winner Chanda C. ! ****
If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and buying either a Silhouette Cameo or Silhouette Portrait electronic cutting machine, Silhouette America is offering some great machine and Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software bundles at a discount. If you already own a Silhouette Machine, they are offering 50% off their Silhouette Studio Designer Edition Software. The upgraded designer edition software usually is priced at $49.99 and with the coupon code you will get it for just $24.99. [Read more…]
If you have been considering one of the Silhouette machines, Silhouette America just released a great sale on the new small, but powerful Portrait machine and the Double Side Adhesive Starter Kit for just $179.99. The are offering an excellent Portrait bundle for Valentine’s Day. If you already have a Silhouette machine, there is a great sale on the Double-Sided Adhesive Starter Kit for just $12.99. This deal runs from today through February 14th. Use the coupon code “BARGAIN” to get this great deal. [Read more…]
Joann.com has two great sales going on. They have a web-exclusive sale with lots of great storage and craft items on sale and a great sewing machine sale. Sewing machines ship for free to all U.S. addresses and all other items ship for $2.95 flat-rate. The web-exclusive sale is on now through December 29. Use coupon code SDW363 for $2.95 flat-rate shipping at Joann.com.
IRIS scrapbook storage cases are on sale for just $3.99 each. I love these for my scrapbooking, craft projects and my kids use these for their Lego projects. These tall craft storage towers are on sale for $34.99 (reg. $89.99) and Ott-Lite 13W Pod Lamps are just $19.99 each (reg. 69.99). You can find all of these deals at the web-exclusive Joann.com sale now through 12/29.
The sewing machine sale ends today, 12/27. What great discounts on some great brands of machines, including some computerized machines. I see popular Singer, Brother and Jenome machines at great discounts.
This Brother sewing machine is over 50% off. The regular price on this machine is 449.99 and it’s just $159.99 through today with free shipping to all U.S. addresses.
Do you need a quick little affordable holiday favor for a Boyscout troop or a preschool class? You can put together these cute Lego treats quickly and easily. I have even provided a FREE printable tag to finish off your project. Kids will love these edible candy blocks. They come in bright colors and your recipients can even really build with them.
Supplies:
Block Candy 3 lbs.
for 14-16 favors
Any matching twine or ribbon
FREE Printable tag (Download Below)
White Cardstock
Scissors
Hole Punch
Order and gather all of your supplies. I found Amazon.com to have the best pricing on the Candy Blocks and you can also find 4×6 cello bags
there too. The whole roll of twine was purchased in the craft section at Walmart for a few bucks and I purchased a 150-sheet package of Georgia-Pacific 110lb. white cardstock in the office supply section at Walmart for around $6. There will be lots of cello bags, cardstock and twine leftover, but I am always finding multiple uses for these.
Print the free Holiday tags onto your heavy white cardstock with your home printer. Cut out each tag carefully with your scissors and punch a hole at the top with a standard hole punch. Fill each cello bag with about 1/2 -3/4 cup of candy blocks. Cut an 11-inch piece of twine or ribbon. Cinch the top, loop your tag onto your cut piece of twine, tie in a bow and trim the ends. Repeat for as many favors as you need.
These Lego Holiday Tags are available to download and print for your own personal use:
Happy Holidays Lego Tags Free Printable
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What a great deal on this original Cricut Expression Refurbished Bundle for just $99. I have had a Cricut Expression for a few years now and it’s so easy to use! Just plug in your cartridge, load your paper and start cutting. Make a quick and easy card or project in minutes. My daughter received the smaller Cricut at age 7 and she learned how to use it all in one afternoon. She loves to make cards for her friends or cut things for school projects.
The Expression is an electronic diecutting machine that cuts paper, cardstock, vellum, vinyl, fabric and light chipboard. It cuts up to 12 by 24 inches. Cartridges are required to diecut a variety of images and 3D items. This bundle comes with the Accent Essentials Cartridge, the Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge and the Teresa Collins Christmas Sentiments Digital Download. No computer is required to use cartridges with your machine, but if you wish to cut digital images, connect your machine to your computer and cut with the free Cricut Craftroom online software. This bundle is on sale from November 29-December 5th, 2012.
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Jo-Ann’s Cyber Monday sale is on now! I see some great deals already. Martha Stewart Craft products are all 50% off, which is a great deal. Martha Stewart puts out the prettiest paper punches and the most unique tools. One of my favorite things is the fringe scissors and we even have it on our BargainShopperMom’s Top Holiday Gifts for Moms Who Craft list. I also see a wow deal on a Brother Project Runway Computerized Sewing machine for just $129.99. There are too many deals to list!
Use Code FSNM327 for Free Shipping with no minimum.
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Have you checked out our top 12 list of Holiday Gift Ideas for Moms Who Love to Craft? Many of BargainShopperMom’s favorite crafty things are on sale Thanksgiving day at Joann.com
. Put down your turkey leg as these deals are going to be offered online only, 12:01am-11:59pm EST, Thursday, November 22, 2012.
One notable item is the Cricut Expression 2 Bundle. It comes with 2 preloaded cartridges and 2 additional cartridges for just $229.99, so 4 total cartridges. This is newest Cricut Expression model featuring an LCD touch screen.
I also love these Ottlite for doing intricate crafts. Even with a light overhead, sometimes that is not enough and you need one of these in your craftroom. They are space-saving and fold down easily.
Do you have a Cricut machine on your Christmas list or do you already have one in your craftroom? Cricut Party and Event cartridges are marked down to $19.99, down from $29.99. There are some great titles to add to your collection.
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Today’s Doorbuster deal is $99 for a refurbished Expression Machine, direct from Cricut.com. It comes bundled with a Teresa Collins December 25th digital cartridge that you can use with the free Cricut Craftroom Software. This would make a great gift for someone crafty, for yourself, or for a tween or teen that loves to craft.
If you have never checked out the Cricut Expression, you are missing out. I have had one of these in my craft room for a few years and I use it all of the time. The Cricut Expression is an electronic cutter that uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vellum and vinyl, up to 12 x 12 inches. Just plug your cartridge into the machine, turn it on and start cutting from the included manual. It’s very easy to learn and my 9-year old has had her own Cricut for a few years now. We both scrapbook, make cards and love to do craft projects. The Expression now has the ability to cut designs from your computer using the free Cricut Craftroom software. This software allows you to cut and design with any physical or digital cartridges you own.
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