Happy Monday to you all! Normally I try to avoid sharing projects where you need specialty equipment (like my beloved Silhouette Cameo) unless you can also achieve the result with a little hand-work… but today is going to be an exception to that. If you DO have a Silhouette machine, today will be awesome because I’ve got a free Valentine download for you. (If a Silhouette is still on your wishlist, you can feel free to pin today’s post for when you do get your machine – the file is free, and you’ll want to get started building your library as soon as you get one!)
This file took me quite a while to work on since it’s my first real design and my first time using a lot of the Studio tools, but I had lots of fun with it (and I want to say a special thank you to Lindsay from Artsy-Fartsy Mama who helped me when I got stuck putting finishing touches on), so I really want to share it with you all to make it worth my time, haha. You can download the Valentine file here from Google Docs.
As far as it goes… super simple. Practically self-explanatory. Just open the file in Studio…
Cut your sheet (I sized these to fit in some 4-1/4 x 5-1/5 inch envelopes I have on-hand, but feel free to re-size it) – they fit 6 to a 12×12 inch sheet…
And use a bit of craft glue to attach them to a contrasting color card. If your kids are old enough, they can even help you glue them!
And that’s it! I love how they turned out!
Are you getting ready for Valentine’s Day at your house yet?
Thank you so much for sharing this file. It’s awesome!
Thanks so much! This is my first Silhouette project and I’m making Valentines for our great grandparents! So excited thank you, thank you!
Adrianne, I just may have to break down and get a silhouette! :)
I’m so glad you shared this at Loving Valentines Day!
TGIF!
Marilyn
Hi Adrianne!
I found this post on an other website, they cut away your name from every photo.
If it´s interesting for you look here: http://www.solountip.com/2013/01/como-hacer-tarjetas-para-san-valentin.html
They made the same with a post from my blog and had to delete it!
Hugs from Germany!
Love the cut file,thanks for sharing.
Jocelan
thank you! love it.
These are so neat! I’ve been working on diy projects for Valentine’s Day since the end of December! Although they’ve been for blog projects to share with my readers rather than to gift to someone for Valentine’s Day. I still haven’t decided what to do for my boyfriend on Valentine’s Day though we do have dinner reservations at a wonderful, locally owned restaurant.
These are adorable! Thank you for sharing the cut file.
Gorgeous! Thanks so much for the file!
Just stopping by to let you know I featured this today on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing. :-) You can check out the feature here and grab a button: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/01/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-35/
How cool!! One day I’ll save up enough pennies to upgrade to a Silhouette!!
Totally just downloaded this! I can’t believe you made that! I must upgrade to the Designer Software – too cool!
These are such beautiful valentines! I love the design!
So so cute, Adrianne! I can’t wint to make cute stuff like this w my Silhouette. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Thank you so much!!
I love it!
WOW that looks really great!
that silhouette could very well be my best friend! LOL
it’s awesome Adrianne :)
I must have that cool gadget!
Wow! Theses are awesome, Adrianne! I am so impressed :)
That is amazing! It looks so detailed and beautiful! Now I’m wishing I had one.. :D Oh the endless possibilities with the Silhouette! :D As for Valentine’s Day we are on stand by since we might be traveling that week.
Looks absolutely beautiful! I have a cricut expressions that I do not pull out often enough, but the Silhouette is looking mighty tempting! Shaunna @ Tempting Thyme
I need a Silhouette! These turned out beautifully :o)
Thanks so much for sharing this!
Ditti Roxana. Dreaming of a Silouette in my craft room…
Can you believe I do most of my papercraft cutting by hand with an exacto knife? What am I thinking? Am I crazy? I keep seeing great projects like this done with a Silhouette. Ya’ll are making me want one so, so badly now. lol
Love the heart leaves :)
These are so pretty, and great job on the design! I don’t have a Silhouette, but I’ll pin it for the day that I get one. Someday. :-)
Oh how I wish I had a Silhouette! This is super cute! Sharing to Twitter now :) Happy Monday!