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Thursday, May 23, 2013

May Silhouette Promotion and Silhouette Portrait Giveaway!!!!

Not too long ago I was asked if I'd like to work with Silhouette America, that uber cool company that sells all those fantabulous digital cutting tools you see around internet-land including the Silhouette CAMEO® and the Silhouette Portrait™. I just love all their products and how easy and user-friendly the Silhouette cutting machines are to use as I am definitely not a techie by any stretch of the word! 

The best part about partnering with them is that I get to review new products and host giveaways from Silhouette America and share them on my blog! And as a extra sweet bonus I get to pass on to all of you special discounted prices on those very products!  So if you were ever thinking about getting a Silhouette this just may be the best time to do it!! In the future I'll even be sharing some fun tutorials using the products so you can see some fun ways to create with them!

Here is this month's deal...you are going to LOVE it!!

**This month's promotional deal has ended!

And because I'm now an affiliate all of my readers can use my special promo code: CARROTS to purchase one of the deals above...a Silhouette machine bundled with the materials or just the materials themselves...at these special discounted prices, wooot! Just CLICK HERE to buy them but remember these fantastic prices are only good with my coupon code until May 31, 2013!

And now, for the giveaway...ONE Silhouette Portrait machine for ONE of you!!
To enter the giveaway to win your very own Silhouette Portrait machine click the link here or enter via the Rafflecopter widget below!

Giveaway ends May 27, 2013

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!!

XOXO,


** I have been compensated for this post. However, all opinions are truthful and my own.  
This post may contain paid links.

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141 Comments:

Blogger patty.kim said...

Awesome giveaway! I would use the Silhouette to cut out letters to add monograms to baby gifts, like quilts, onesies, and bibs. New moms live personalized gifts.

May 23, 2013 at 7:18 AM  
Blogger Deanna said...

I would make labels, labels, labels!! all over my new house :)

May 23, 2013 at 7:19 AM  
Blogger nid said...

Great Giveaway! I would make a Family Subway Art. Thanks

May 23, 2013 at 7:20 AM  
Blogger B Greene said...

I would either make a subway art piece of all the places we have lived or I would cut some applique shapes from fabric for a quilt or pillow.

May 23, 2013 at 7:31 AM  
Blogger Pattij said...

I'd love to make some wall decorations for my sewing room!
Evin5 at aol dot com

May 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would use it to cut vinyl to make insulated tumblers for the summer.
Elsie

May 23, 2013 at 7:44 AM  
Blogger April @ PolkaDots n' PinkySwears said...

I would vinyl everything in my house for starters! :)

May 23, 2013 at 8:04 AM  
Blogger Liz said...

I'd love to cut out letters for gifts and personalized art for our house!

May 23, 2013 at 8:04 AM  
Blogger lesleyana said...

i am just learning how to sew and quilt so i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this to cut fabric in straight lines and in consistent shapes and sizes.

May 23, 2013 at 8:41 AM  
Blogger Lisa Lisa said...

I would love to try out some applique for quilting!

May 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM  
Blogger Rachael said...

Fingers crossed! I'm turning the big 3-0 tomorrow... this win would make the big 3-0 a little less painful! :)

- Rachael W.

May 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM  
Blogger Merri said...

I would LOVE to win this!! As I have yet to win a contest I have entered

May 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I've desperately wanted one of these forever. I've had my eye on the portrait since it came out last year! I would love to use it to make fabric cutouts for shirts and onsies. It would also really help me with my card making.

May 23, 2013 at 8:56 AM  
Blogger A Worker at Home said...

What a fun giveaway!! I would make a monogramed shirt for my son's 1st birthday...And while I'm at it, maybe some shirts for our whole little family for the 4th of July! :)

May 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a fun giveaway!!!! I would love to do some momogram shirts and dresses for my kids!!!! :) kit @ planeboy17@yahoo.com

May 23, 2013 at 9:01 AM  
Blogger RHONDA SMITH said...

I love making appliqued bodysuits and this would save me a lot of time!!

May 23, 2013 at 9:03 AM  
Blogger sanita said...

What a nice giveaway!! Thank you for the opportunity!!! :)

May 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM  
Blogger sanita said...

ohhh i will cut fabric for quilting, to labels and much more :)

May 23, 2013 at 9:08 AM  
Anonymous Mickey said...

Not sure what I would make, but would love the opportunity to figure it out! Mickey

May 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM  
Blogger kindy said...

I soo want one of these, thank you for the chance to win this amazing machine!

May 23, 2013 at 9:12 AM  
Blogger Momma J said...

I think I would go crazy with appliques!!

May 23, 2013 at 9:13 AM  
Blogger Graciela said...

This would be AWEsome!

May 23, 2013 at 9:14 AM  
Blogger TheDixiePixie said...

I would use it to monogram every thing with fabric and vinyl!

May 23, 2013 at 9:33 AM  
Blogger Heidi V said...

First I'd make some fun shirts for my son's upcoming birthday and them I'm sure I'd find some projects for the nursery for baby girl on the way!!!

May 23, 2013 at 9:35 AM  
Blogger Nikki said...

Id use it to create wall decor for my childrens rooms!

May 23, 2013 at 9:37 AM  
Blogger Chelsea Malone said...

How exciting!! I would use it to make my daughter flowers to sew on her dresses. Also be able to personalize blankets for new babies.

May 23, 2013 at 9:39 AM  
Blogger Kayci said...

I have wanted a Silhouette machine for a very long time!

May 23, 2013 at 9:40 AM  
Blogger Alexis said...

Everything! I would use it every day and pry it away from my daughter as often as I could. Mostly, I'd use it for letters..oh and there is a wind chime / mobile thing I'd love to make...lol

May 23, 2013 at 9:41 AM  
Blogger Ang Paris said...

Thanks for the great giveaway! I love making gifts for friends and family for holidays and birthdays, so I would definitely use it to personalize my gifts even more. Love your blog :)

May 23, 2013 at 9:50 AM  
Blogger charissa said...

appliques for tshirts

May 23, 2013 at 9:53 AM  
Blogger Tai Bender said...

Oh man! I want to CREATEALLTHETHINGS!!!

May 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM  
Blogger Val @ It's Always Sunny in Somerville said...

I would make appliques! Thanks for hosting!

May 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM  
Blogger **katiebug** said...

I would make labels!

May 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM  
Blogger Suziwollman said...

I would do wall art for my craft room.

May 23, 2013 at 10:08 AM  
Blogger Sue McRae said...

I would try the glass etching and make labels for my glass storage jars.

May 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM  
Blogger tyler + linds said...

I have an 8 month old baby girl...so I'd make her onesies, blankets, pretty much go to town with it.

May 23, 2013 at 10:20 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I would cut out all the hexies that I've been to lazy to do with scissors. ;D

May 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM  
Anonymous Beth M said...

I have so much I want to make with one for a shower I'm planning, like pillow boxes for favors and banners. It would make it so much easier!

May 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM  
Blogger MolleBolle said...

Sweet giveaway! I want in! thanks!
I'd use it to make thousands of applique's for T-shirts!

May 23, 2013 at 10:26 AM  
Blogger Jewels said...

I would make a quilt with lots of applique flowers, the list is endless though!

May 23, 2013 at 10:28 AM  
Blogger Mama said...

letters for our front porch rockers! thanks!

May 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM  
Blogger jessica said...

I would currently make hospital thank you favors, if possible, before being induceed with my first in two weeks! Otherwise, I made a few tops and dresses for my little girl before I went on bed rest, and I want to add some applique and personalize her things. :) mfrapp_83 {at} yahoo {dot} com

May 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM  
Anonymous Angela Yeremenko said...

Thanks for the chance to win! I would love to make some vinyl wall art.

May 23, 2013 at 11:05 AM  
Blogger Heidi Reads... said...

I would cut out some vinyl to put a cute design on a tote bag!

May 23, 2013 at 11:15 AM  
Blogger Heidi said...

I'd make labels for just about everything in my apartment that needs organizing! ;)

May 23, 2013 at 11:19 AM  
Blogger Amber said...

The possibilities are endless - but top on my list at the moment would be party decor for my son's 1st birthday! :) Crossing my fingers! Thanks for the opportunity!

May 23, 2013 at 11:22 AM  
Blogger mama louie said...

I have wanted one of these for a while, as a mom of four I could make some fun t shirts and tote bags for the girls :) Thanks for the opportunity!

May 23, 2013 at 11:31 AM  
Blogger Katelyn said...

I love to make cards and other paper crafts

May 23, 2013 at 11:38 AM  
Blogger annemarie said...

I would make some subway art.

May 23, 2013 at 11:47 AM  
Blogger Kerry said...

I would like to use it to cut out freezer paper stencils for decorating t-shirts. Thanks for the chance to win! :)

May 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

What wouldn't I make? Things for my daughter, my home, my husband...probably even make things for the cats!

May 23, 2013 at 11:52 AM  
Blogger Kellie said...

I have summer birthdays abounding in my house and I love to make each kiddo their own birthday banner...I can only imagine the fun I could have with this machine. Thanks for the giveaway!

May 23, 2013 at 11:52 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I would love to personalize some quilts for my little.

May 23, 2013 at 11:54 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The first thing that I would make would be vinyl art on a piece of canvas to decorate my studio! mdaleigh@yahoo.com

May 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM  
Blogger Tina said...

I would make T-Shirt iron ons.

May 23, 2013 at 12:11 PM  
Blogger Liza said...

I would definately do lettering for monagrammed items - I love personalizing my daughters things and honestly it helps us keep track of stuff!

May 23, 2013 at 12:15 PM  
Blogger Terry said...

First, I would name her Missy (for My Silhouette), then I would begin making those awesome subway signs for my home that I see everyone selling.

May 23, 2013 at 12:57 PM  
Blogger Melanie @ bear rabbit bear said...

Nursery decor

May 23, 2013 at 1:07 PM  
Anonymous Susan said...

I would love to make some art prints.
mcintoshsusan@hotmail dot com

May 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I've been doing lots of re-organizing and I would love to label everything! My pantry would be a colorful oasis! :)

May 23, 2013 at 1:14 PM  
Blogger Kari said...

I would use this for quilting, scrapbooking, and card making!

May 23, 2013 at 1:17 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I've seen so many cute wood crafts or labels for which I would LOVE to win this!

May 23, 2013 at 1:22 PM  
Blogger Danyelle said...

I'd love to be able to personalize tshirts and cut complicated shapes.

May 23, 2013 at 1:30 PM  
Anonymous Lara said...

I would try something new

May 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM  
Anonymous Vera said...

I would use a silhouette portrait for project life and other crafts. It would be perfect to make stickers too!

May 23, 2013 at 1:54 PM  
Blogger Sonia said...

I would make etched glass gift items
sndaily@hotmail.com

May 23, 2013 at 2:31 PM  
Anonymous Alyssa H said...

I would decorate my classroom!!

May 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am not sure what I would make but I am sure it would be wonderful!!! and fun! lubrundage@comcast.net

May 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM  
Blogger Me and My Pink Mixer said...

I would use it to cut vinyl and make awesome gifts for my friends!

May 23, 2013 at 3:10 PM  
Blogger Martisanne said...

I would be making things for the kids the home, for my Etsy shop, in fact I would probably be up all night just making stuff :-) recycling and upcycling away for hours

May 23, 2013 at 3:12 PM  
Blogger sayer13 said...

I love to create and right now I would make some graduation cards.

May 23, 2013 at 3:13 PM  
Blogger Ellen & Mike said...

What wouldn't I make? monogrammed everything, labels, decorations, etc!

May 23, 2013 at 3:15 PM  
Blogger Junette said...

I would use it to make paper gems and other advanced geometric shapes.

May 23, 2013 at 3:31 PM  
Blogger JoEllen said...

I would make some new shirts for my boys =)

May 23, 2013 at 3:43 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I would make appliques for table runners, t-shirts and a dress for my grand daughter. Thank you for the opportunity.

May 23, 2013 at 4:09 PM  
Blogger Tammy said...

I would love to make some home decor items. Thanks for the chance to enter such a fabulous giveaway. I have wanted one of these for a while now.

May 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would make some baby onesies!
bjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com

May 23, 2013 at 5:20 PM  
Blogger Chip said...

I would make some cute flower tshirts.

Entered under Jill

May 23, 2013 at 5:32 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'd love to make new pillow covers!
-ellen

May 23, 2013 at 7:50 PM  
Blogger Susan said...

I would like to make some cute shirts and bags. Thanks.

May 23, 2013 at 9:40 PM  
Blogger tweetyscute said...

First on the list is vinyl kitchen labels

May 23, 2013 at 11:19 PM  
Blogger mel said...

I would make labels for tons of things.

May 23, 2013 at 11:56 PM  
Blogger beverly e said...

I would use it for personalizing pillows and totes!

May 24, 2013 at 12:00 AM  
Blogger Tealovinglady said...

I would use it for everything! Making cards, cutting vinyl for signs and cutting fabric for appliques. I would love to win one!

Thanks so much!
Donna

May 24, 2013 at 12:14 AM  
Blogger Mrs. Brown said...

I would make new signs for my classroom and labels!
This would be fabulous to win!

kellybrown28021@gmail.com

May 24, 2013 at 3:51 AM  
Blogger Aetiquette said...

What not??? This would solve so many of our clubs problems. Making banner, cutting templates, and so much more.

Aetiquette aT gmail dot com

May 24, 2013 at 3:53 AM  
Blogger Beth said...

I have a niece about to turn one...I'm imagining all kinds of fun things for her party...for my sister's classroom...kino fun!

May 24, 2013 at 5:43 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I want to make subway art!

May 24, 2013 at 6:36 AM  
Blogger Beth Gallagher said...

Wow, VERY cool! I would cut vinyl images for my daughters' walls, as we are painting in two weeks! Thanks for a chance at this great giveaway. :)

May 24, 2013 at 6:40 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

neat! I'd decorate my home with the Word. :)

May 24, 2013 at 7:24 AM  
Blogger Jessica said...

I would make some custom t shirts and custom onesies!

jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

May 24, 2013 at 8:05 AM  
Blogger TEXAUS MOMMA said...

I'd love to make stencils for painting on shirts, and for decorating

May 24, 2013 at 8:10 AM  
Anonymous Aimee Kusina said...

I'd love to make labels for all of the boxes and bins in this house!

May 24, 2013 at 8:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would love to make onesies for my new Etsy baby shop! www.lilpeepsbaby.etsy.com

May 24, 2013 at 8:17 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I would love to make a family name sign if I had a Silhouette!!

May 24, 2013 at 8:21 AM  
Blogger Helen said...

I want to make some t-shirts and wall vinyl words and just lots of cards :) Thanks for the chance to win!

May 24, 2013 at 8:26 AM  
Blogger Jeri said...

I would love a silouette just for the new interfacing and of course more I just always thought it was just for scrapbooking, but I quilt so this would be wonderful appliques.

May 24, 2013 at 10:17 AM  
Blogger Maggie and Sheepie said...

Oh, how fun!

May 24, 2013 at 12:21 PM  
Blogger Cara said...

I would love to be able to do some home decor, gifts, and personalized clothes for my kiddos. Thanks for the chance to win!

May 24, 2013 at 1:31 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

I would love to make some awesome customized tote bags to fill with goodies for our guests that are coming to our destination wedding!

May 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM  
Blogger Liz McCoy said...

pillows and wall decals

May 24, 2013 at 2:19 PM  
Blogger Callie said...

A monster onesie and decorations for my son's 1st birthday, among many other things!

May 24, 2013 at 3:11 PM  
Blogger Amy Martin said...

I would make embellishments for my cards and stencils and lots lots more...
Amy Jones

May 24, 2013 at 3:43 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I would cut vinyl

May 24, 2013 at 4:46 PM  
Blogger Jean Bullock said...

I would make cards.

May 24, 2013 at 6:16 PM  
Blogger Kelly said...

I want to make one of those family rules signs.

May 24, 2013 at 6:17 PM  
Blogger Fancy That Notion said...

I'd love to make some fun onesies for friends!

May 24, 2013 at 7:04 PM  
Blogger cghundley said...

Just found your blog
and I get to enter
for the Silhouette
giveaway, awesome!
I'd make some things
for a family reunion
in July!
Carla from Utah

May 24, 2013 at 7:07 PM  
Anonymous Abby said...

Appliqués, artwork for my house.....the possibilities are endless!!!

May 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM  
Blogger Anthony and Laura said...

I would make banners! I have so many ideas!

May 24, 2013 at 11:43 PM  
Blogger Erin said...

i'm not sure what i would make with this, but i'm sure i could find so many things to make!!

May 25, 2013 at 12:32 AM  
Blogger eirinnkelly said...

I have wanted one of these for so long! I have a ton of projects in mind but I'm most excited about cutting stencils for fabric printing. Thanks for the chance to win!

May 25, 2013 at 12:42 AM  
Blogger Rebekah said...

I could sure use this for a baby shower I'm planning.

May 25, 2013 at 1:21 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I want to give this to my friend!

May 25, 2013 at 2:16 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I'd use it to make something with vinyl for my wall

May 25, 2013 at 9:13 AM  
Blogger Shannon said...

I would make some cool wall art.

May 25, 2013 at 9:14 AM  
Blogger Alex Williams said...

I would make some art for my living room!

May 25, 2013 at 2:54 PM  
Blogger Pat K said...

I would make some great looking signs

May 25, 2013 at 3:29 PM  
Blogger christaj3 said...

I would love to make some beautiful vinyl wall quotes to decorate my stark white walls!

May 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM  
Blogger Modern Momma said...

I would use the Portrait to make appliques for my quilts. :)

May 25, 2013 at 5:30 PM  
Anonymous Becky N. said...

A tote bag or appliqued onesie.

May 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM  
Blogger bless their hearts mom said...

id use it for as many craft projects to give as gifts that I could do to use up my fabric pieces stash!

May 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I want to win this machine so I can give it to my friend!

May 25, 2013 at 10:44 PM  
Blogger Amy E said...

I would love to do some vinyl wall art!!

amyis300@hotmail.com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

May 25, 2013 at 11:52 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I would make lots of appliqued onesies and tshirts for my grandchildren

May 26, 2013 at 12:22 AM  
Blogger fancygrlnancy said...

tie onesies for my baby. (Nancy Partin)

May 26, 2013 at 12:24 AM  
Blogger Crystal said...

appliques for everything and wall decals!!

May 26, 2013 at 1:10 AM  
Blogger Angelica J. said...

I would love to make decorations for my home and especially kid's rooms. Thanks for the chance to win I really want a silhouette!

May 26, 2013 at 1:23 AM  
Blogger PaisleyLane said...

Thank you for hosting this lovely (& SUPER FUN) GIVEAWAY!

I would like to create wall art & appliqued shirts for my babies, and do some major damage with embellishing around our home, lol.

I have a gazillion projects swirling through my head! : )

Robin R

May 26, 2013 at 1:46 AM  
Blogger Gypsi said...

Thanks so much for hosting this incredible giveaway!
I love to scrapbook and to make cards, so I get giddy thinking of all the possibilities! :)
(Medbie O'Hanlon on facebook)

May 26, 2013 at 1:54 AM  
Blogger Pieced Pastimes said...

I would start with making stencils. After that, the sky is the limit.
Fingers Crossed!

May 26, 2013 at 8:06 AM  
Blogger Agus said...

I would make fabric appliques and wall decor vinyls (: thanks for the chance!

May 26, 2013 at 8:29 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would make subway art with lyrics from our first dance song!

May 26, 2013 at 12:07 PM  
Blogger SewLindaAnn said...

I would make t-shirts appliqued with tennis sayings and pictures to play in.

May 26, 2013 at 1:05 PM  
Anonymous Margilyne Williamson said...

I would use it to cut fabric.

May 26, 2013 at 4:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'd use it to make cards and vinyl labels

May 26, 2013 at 5:24 PM  
Anonymous bekah said...

I'd use it to make letter and number activities for my preschoolers! Bean bags with letters? New wall letter stickers for the loft area? Door decorations? Yes, please!

May 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM  
Blogger Mimi said...

Definately cut fabric!!!!

May 26, 2013 at 5:46 PM  
Blogger Suzanne Doble said...

I would love to do some vinyl wall decor.

May 26, 2013 at 8:19 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

I'm dying to use vinyl.

May 26, 2013 at 9:44 PM  
Blogger Aetiquette said...

Hi Maggie I was wondering if I buy the silhouette under the current running promotion will it come including all the things shown on the silhouette America website?
CONTENTS:

Silhouette Portrait™ electronic cutting toolSilhouette Studio® software50 exclusive cuttable designsPower cable, USB cable8" cutting matCutting blade$10 gift card to the Silhouette Online StoreBasic Instruction Guide

May 28, 2013 at 12:50 AM  

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