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Silhouette GIVEAWAY + Promotion

Published: Mar 1, 2013 by Ashley Phipps · 879 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article. · 82 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads and sponsored posts · This blog uses cookies · See our privacy policy for more info Filed Under: Giveaway

I have been anxiously awaiting today for a long time.  Why?  Because today is the day I get to host my first Silhouette giveaway.  Yup, you read that right, Simply Designing's first SILHOUETTE GIVEAWAY!  {wahoo!}

Seriously, how cool is that people!?  I know there are many of you who would love to own a Silhouette and now is your chance to WIN a Silhouette Portrait 🙂  {yippee!}

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In addition, Silhouette America is offering some great SALES to Simply Designing readers with code: DESIGNING.  Including 50% off of their Designer Edition Software program plus great deals on their Silhouette Cameo and Portrait too!!  {hurray!}  But more about the sale in a minute...

I have told you many times how much I love my Silhouette and I have shown you many projects that I have completed using my Silhouette too (including my most favorite project here)!  And today I want to show you a project I made using my Designer Edition Software!

The free Silhouette Software program that comes with the Silhouette is quite amazing.  There are so many features that I love.  However, the Designer Edition Software really ups the game and allows so many more customization options that I simply don't know how I ever did without!  One of my favorite Designer Edition features is the ability to ungroup more designs which allows for more customization.  Plus there are many more features, you can read all about them here.

Really, once you try the Designer Edition Software out, you are going to love it!!!

So today, I used their designer edition software program to take a "regular cut" design, turn it into a "rhinestone" design, add more rhinestones and even tweak where a few of the rhinestones were.  This is my first time using the Rhinestone starter kit and I had a LOT of fun with it!

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It is still several months until my daughter's birthday, but I am attempting to be ahead of the game this year 🙂

With the regular software program you can import rhinestone designs, but with the designer edition software program you can create your own designs!  How cool is that!?  

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All I did was import my balloon design into my page.  Next I sized the image to the final size I wanted it to be.  They I used the Rhinestone tool, selected the correct size of rhinestones and then I tweaked the spacing to make it look good.  After it was looking good, I released the rhinestones (basically like ungrouping the image) and deleted the ones I didn't want out of there!

I used the freeform tool to create the string and then I moved, nudged and added a few more rhinestones until it looked just perfect!  I grouped the entire image together so I didn't accidentally move anything and I ended up with a super cute design!

The Rhinestone starter kit comes with great directions so it was really easy to figure out how to cut and apply the rhinestones to my shirt!

The "birthday girl" I made using a glitter heat transfer vinyl.  Remember to always mirror your words when using a heat transfer vinyl and the shiny side goes down when cutting 🙂

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Pictures don't to the sparkly justice 🙂  I can't wait to show my daughter her new cute shirt!

I really do love my Silhouette and my Designer Edition Software!  And I know you would love it too!  So pick it up while it is on sale for only $24.99 using my code below!

So be sure to enter to WIN your Silhouette below!

You can also go to  www.silhouetteamerica.com/march, use code: DESIGNING 
to get these amazing deals!

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These are some great deals huh!?  And I can't believe that Silhouette is offering my readers 50% off of the Designer Edition Software program!  Such an amazing deal!!  


Go HERE and use code: DESIGNING to take advantage of these amazing deals!!

Now it's time to enter to WIN a Silhouette!!  Use the Rafflecopter entry form below and enter to win! Contest will end March 4th at 6:00am EST, and winner will be announced later that day.  Winner must contact me within 24 hours or another winner will be chosen.

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GOOD LUCK!
*Winning entries will be verified.  This giveaway is in no way affiliated, administered or endorsed by Facebook or Pinterest.  No information will be disclosed to Facebook or Pinterest by entering this giveaway.  No purchase necessary to win.  Odds of winning are based on number of entrants.  Winner for each prize package will be chosen randomly through Rafflecopter.  Winner will be announced on March 4th, 2013 in this blog post and the winner will need to respond within 24 hours of announcement / email to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen.  Winner must be 18 years of age or older and a US citizen with a US mailing address in order to win.  Winner is responsible for paying any necessary taxes on winnings.  All prizes will be mailed  / emailed / fulfilled by the sponsor and the blog owner(s) involved are not held responsible if the prize is not fulfilled.  A list of winners may be requested after the giveaway has ended.  Please email me with any questions or to obtain additional information at: [email protected]

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Comments

  1. Sarah B.

    March 01, 2013 at 12:23 am

    I would love to make some cute vinyl wall art!<br /><br />Sarahtex at yahoo dot com

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  2. Stacy

    March 01, 2013 at 12:30 am

    I would make appliques for a quilt I am going to be making.

    Reply
  3. Zana

    March 01, 2013 at 12:32 am

    I have dreamed of owning one of these for some time now. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway. Love the birthday girls new shirt...great design. Good Luck everyone!!

    Reply
  4. Panda

    March 01, 2013 at 12:41 am

    Wow, great chance!!!

    Reply
  5. angela0040

    March 01, 2013 at 12:44 am

    I&#39;ll make my jeans look awesome with it. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  6. Kellyanne

    March 01, 2013 at 1:06 am

    I&#39;m just opening up my boutique! This would help me so much!

    Reply
  7. Sandra

    March 01, 2013 at 1:31 am

    I have a bunch of vinyl that I have bought and need to do something with, if I won I would be able to make some pretty labels for my pantry

    Reply
  8. Shanna Gilbert

    March 01, 2013 at 2:19 am

    I would make some stencils!

    Reply
  9. Katie @ EyeSpyDIY

    March 01, 2013 at 3:34 am

    I&#39;d make wall decorations for my baby&#39;s nursery.

    Reply
  10. Shar

    March 01, 2013 at 6:54 am

    I love making some cards! But I think my first project with this would to make a smile! I know a special someone that would really love to have a silouette... <br />Aloha, <br />Shar

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  11. Eligonma

    March 01, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I would make lots of labels!

    Reply
  12. Lizzie Roe

    March 01, 2013 at 8:52 am

    A welcome banner! 🙂

    Reply
  13. [email protected]

    March 01, 2013 at 8:53 am

    If I had a silhouette my to do list would grow very long! How exciting to get to give one away. Congratulations in advance to the winner!

    Reply
  14. Melissa Whitcher

    March 01, 2013 at 9:34 am

    I&#39;ve always wanted one of these. All kinds of great projects one could make with this beauty!<br /><br />

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  15. Briana Richardson

    March 01, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I would use it to cut vinyl for my home!

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  16. Amanda

    March 01, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I&#39;d make my daughter&#39;s mermaid birthday party supplies!

    Reply
  17. Kelli

    March 01, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I&#39;m on an organizing kick lately so I&#39;d use it to jazz things up a bit!

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  18. charissa

    March 01, 2013 at 10:02 am

    would love to use the vinyl and make lots of things!

    Reply
  19. Tanya

    March 01, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I have always wanted one of these!

    Reply
  20. Danielle

    March 01, 2013 at 10:09 am

    My daughters would FLIP over custom sparkly clothes!!

    Reply
  21. Colleen

    March 01, 2013 at 10:15 am

    would love to win this to use in my card making.<br />Thank you for this opportunity<br />ColleenB.<br />Texas

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  22. Manda Jane Clawson

    March 01, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Hooray!!! I would love this!

    Reply
  23. BV

    March 01, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I would make decorations for the kids&#39; rooms.

    Reply
  24. Danielle

    March 01, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I would love to try this out with a fabric project

    Reply
  25. Jessica

    March 01, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I am about to be an Aunt again, and I would make some custom onesies and shirts for my new niece!<br /><br />jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

    Reply
  26. Darla

    March 01, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    I would make some home decor and cards!<br /><br />dar.sieb at gmail dot com

    Reply
  27. Megs

    March 01, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I just moved to a new house so my head is spinning with new home decor ideas! The silhouette would be perfect! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Les W

    March 01, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I would love to make little people for my rear windshield

    Reply
  29. Hetty

    March 01, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    I absolutely loved your pallet style DIY sign, I would try to make one myself.

    Reply
  30. jackiemdoyle

    March 01, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    I would use it to make vinyl cut outs

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  31. Dazzling Natural Diva

    March 01, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    I would totally make a bling shirt using the rhinestones for me &amp; my daughter. It would be so cute to wear during one of our mother &amp; daughter days.

    Reply
  32. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

    March 01, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    I would definitely start to make labels for my son&#39;s toys/books! Thanks for the great giveaway!!

    Reply
  33. ms_sunshyne

    March 01, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    Would love to try some of that glittery heat transfer!

    Reply
  34. Shelley

    March 01, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I would make subway easter eggs!

    Reply
  35. Heather

    March 01, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Vinyl art, sparkly clothes, eek! The possibilities are endless!!

    Reply
  36. Samantha

    March 01, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I would love to make vinyl letters!

    Reply
  37. Amber Murray

    March 01, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    Holiday shirts for my kids<br />

    Reply
  38. Melanie

    March 01, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    This makes so many crafts easier! I&#39;d love to create vinyl and paper decorations for my twin boys&#39; nursery!

    Reply
  39. Jenni's Whimsies

    March 01, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    I would love to have one of these! Vinyl projects are everywhere!

    Reply
  40. Andrea West

    March 01, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Omigosh How I would love to win one of these. I want to DIY home decorations!!

    Reply
  41. emmakesherown

    March 01, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    As a DIY addict/craftaholic whose blog is newly up and running, I&#39;d love a Portrait to make some beautiful cards/gifts to share!<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway :)<br /><br />Em

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  42. -michele

    March 01, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    so.... want one....

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  43. carrie cupcake

    March 01, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I&#39;d love to make subway art!

    Reply
  44. nicky behler

    March 01, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    I would love this so I can try all these neat things I see!

    Reply
  45. Nydia Appolonia

    March 01, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    I need to win this!!!

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  46. Deby Coles

    March 01, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I plan to use it to cut some intricate 3d shapes for handmade birthday cards for my friends. So let&#39;s hope I win or they won&#39;t be getting any !

    Reply
  47. Crafting Butterfly Creations

    March 01, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    I would make onesies for our baby due in May

    Reply
  48. Annette

    March 01, 2013 at 7:28 pm

    I would finish my birthday countdown blocks! Yippee!

    Reply
  49. Hayley Marie

    March 01, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Love the shirt! I have a feeling this product would be an addicting one to have... can&#39;t imagine the trouble it could get me into 🙂

    Reply
  50. Kathy Moody

    March 01, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    Oh, I want to win soooo bad!!! 🙂 I would use it to make wall art and Easter designs. Thank you so much for the chance.

    Reply
  51. Amy

    March 01, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I would use it for quilt appliques and many many more projects!!

    Reply
  52. Madamsara

    March 01, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    I have so many project in mind with one of these!

    Reply
  53. Designed Decor

    March 01, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    The possibilities are endless!

    Reply
  54. Eva {Tales of the Scotts}

    March 01, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    I&#39;d love to play with the heat transfer vinyl!!

    Reply
  55. juliannej

    March 01, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I would love to make cards!

    Reply
  56. Karen

    March 01, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    Lots of graduation decorations!!

    Reply
  57. AlwaysBeCreating

    March 01, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    We just moved and I am needing to do decor items all over my home. I would start with my little girls room.

    Reply
  58. April Cardella

    March 02, 2013 at 1:19 am

    My birthday is March 22nd and I need this shirt. 44 is not too old right? 😉

    Reply
  59. Karen Propes

    March 02, 2013 at 4:57 am

    I want to make some shirts for my Granddaughter, especially for the holidays.<br />[email protected]

    Reply
  60. Carrie

    March 02, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I would love to get one! The crafting possibilities are endless.

    Reply
  61. Koyle Happenings

    March 02, 2013 at 11:35 am

    i could do tons with this!! I would probably make cards with this first

    Reply
  62. Kristen

    March 02, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I&#39;d love to cut some vinyl for labels

    Reply
  63. MIndy M

    March 02, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I would make some cute holiday crafts with my son

    Reply
  64. mindy m

    March 02, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    i&#39;d make shower decorations for my friend&#39;s abbay shower

    Reply
  65. trishden

    March 02, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Hello, I would make some St. Patrick&#39;s Day decorations first just to get the feel of things and then eventually I would love to make a personalized garden sized flag for my Dad&#39;s grave. Thanks for a great giveaway!<br /><br />trishden948(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  66. Donna

    March 02, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I would make a t-shirt.

    Reply
  67. Alex Williams

    March 02, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I would love to make chalkboard labels!

    Reply
  68. T Bailey

    March 02, 2013 at 10:04 pm

    i&#39;d love to make vinyl wall art..<br />10750coupons at gmail dot com

    Reply
  69. Alisha R.

    March 03, 2013 at 11:06 am

    I&#39;d make some wall art

    Reply
  70. Tammigirl

    March 03, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Window decals for the rear window of cars. Not the family type doo-dads, but some we all have on our cars to remember someone.

    Reply
  71. arlsmom aka Lynda

    March 03, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    I would love to make the kids school projects better with this cutter. Seems like every week there is something that needs to be cut out or created for one of them. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Reply
  72. colorfulenthusiasm

    March 03, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    I would try and get ahead on homemade mothers day cards for all the mothers who have mentored me!<br />

    Reply
  73. Hanni

    March 03, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    I would love to win a silhouette to make all those projects that have been floating around in my head. Thanks for doing this giveaway.

    Reply
  74. Stampin_melissa

    March 03, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Oh wow! How awesome is this??? I am into paper crafts and have wanted one of these for AGES now, however the first thing I would make is a customized glass. I saw a woman at a Craft fair take these plastic insulated glasses (I found them at the dollar store) and customize them. That would just be my first project!

    Reply
  75. andrea

    March 03, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Would love to try making some wall art!

    Reply
  76. Karen

    March 03, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    My daughter started HS this year and has actually joined two sport teams. I would love to make her something special for her sport bag with the team emblem. They are plain, and maybe add pizazz to her water bottle.

    Reply
  77. Karen

    March 03, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    My daughter started HS this year and has actually joined two sport teams. I would love to make her something special for her sport bag with the team emblem. They are plain, and maybe add pizazz to her water bottle.

    Reply
  78. Tammy Northrup

    March 04, 2013 at 12:24 am

    I would love to make customize business cards. 🙂

    Reply
  79. Mary Soileau

    March 04, 2013 at 1:46 am

    Oh, joy!! The projects one could do with the Silhouette...endless!!!! Good luck to all!!

    Reply
  80. Lara H.

    March 04, 2013 at 4:06 am

    I would LOVE to win this! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

    Reply
  81. arlsmom aka Lynda

    March 04, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Yahoo....so excited to see my name there...thank you so much...can&#39;t wait to share this with my girlies when they get home from school...projects will be soooo much easier now!!!

    Reply
  82. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

    March 05, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    That is adorable! I have got to try the rhinestones!

    Reply

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