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The day is here! I whipped up a few quick shamrock crafts this week and another one today using the Double-sided Adhesive Starter Kit from Silhouette. We don’t do much decorating specifically for St. Patrick’s Day, but a little touch here and there is good.

I like a subtle look for holiday’s like St. Patrick’s Day. It’s really just for the kids, right?  Now that my son is 14, he doesn’t expect the pesky leprechaun to mess anything up this year, but he did make sure to tell us that he would still like some Lucky Charms Cereal for breakfast.

Shamrock Crafts
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Who cares if my son wants Lucky Charms………. lets get back to this craft!

I’ve really been enjoying the double adhesive kit with glass. I can think of so many ways to decorate for different holidays with simple vases or jars using the ton of glitter I own along with this kit. This little vase (actually a recycled jelly jar) will look perfect in the bathroom.

This kit works with any vinyl cutting machine.

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With double adhesive sheets, you cut your design just the same as you would on any vinyl.

Place the design on your item, then peel the top layer off, just as you would peel the paper off the back of a band aid. Don’t touch it! It’s super sticky!

Sprinkle your glitter over the sticky portion and let it sit for a minute. I then tap the item to allow any loose glitter particles to fall off. I follow up with a soft brush to remove the rest. As you can tell, I need to remove a bit more.

Super simple….. just how I love it.

Supplies Needed:

  1. Vinyl Cutting Machine – Although you could trace and cut many designs
  2. Double Adhesive Starter Kit- This comes with everything you need. Glitter and all.
  3. Soft brush

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Comments

  1. nicole lyon says

    I’d totally do Pottery Barn-esque numbers on the front of my dresser… or maybe my metal bins… or… 😉

  2. Lynn says

    I would love to have a silhouette, the first thing would be Easter Decorations – banner, place cards, treat boxes for grandkids
    thanks! 🙂

  3. Morgan says

    Wow! I would love to win this! The first thing I would do… oh it’s hard to pick just one thing 😉 — letters for my walls!
    Morgan

  4. Wilai c says

    I would make cool t shirt for my boys either iron on or appliqué. It is dream machine so there are a lot of projects I have in my mind. Thanks

  5. Lynda Taylor says

    Wow! What a great offer.

    I love the book bag but I would make one for my knitting.
    That would be fab!

    I too love all the awesome things you can do with a silhouette!

  6. Sylvia Howard says

    I am an organizing freak, I would love to start making and remaking labels. To have everything looking uniform. Then on to banners and a bunch of whole other things. I’m a scrapbooker and can’t wait to make things for my scrapbooks. I have so many ideas!!! And I love the ideas on the Silhouette Blog website. I have been saving some in case I win! 🙂

  7. Kellie S. says

    I would make a date sign. One with my hubby;s birthday, then mine, our anniversary (which is today 🙂 and our kids birthdays.

  8. Ricki Duke says

    I would like to make a family wall. With all the kids and grand kids pictures I need to have the “My Family” in the middle.

  9. Melissa Lester says

    I have been dying to try out this machine! I would be eager to use it on birthday invitations.

  10. Grandma Craft says

    Get ready for some Signs……of all kinds…school …home…and grand kids rooms….

  11. Chelsea reboulet says

    I would make little gift stockings for a party I am hosting. We are having our family Christmas/Easter together weird but my Aunt has been very ill and no one wanted to celebrate without her.

  12. carie wf says

    my kitchen needs some spring love, some short banners for two windows to motivate me to bike rain or shine! Some cute tricycles, big bikes too 🙂

  13. Mindy Y. says

    I think the first thing would be some room decor for my daughter, or cards or stuff for the kitchen. I don’t know that I can pick just one first thing to make.

  14. Ruth says

    I love glass jars and the first thing I would do is spruce them up. But there are so many amazing things you can do. I may just use it to decorate & embellish the whole house.
    Ruth

  15. nancy vecchione says

    I’d make some great wedding crafts with it, probably starting w/shower items first. Am dying to have one of these babies! Please!!!!! btw Kim, lovin’ yr blog.

  16. Julie says

    Where to begin?? There are so many possibilities! I know… I’m making journals using recycled book covers. I would use my Silhouette to cut designs from the old book pages to attach to the journal covers. Lovely!

  18. Amber M says

    Customer Window Decals would be the first thing I would make. Absolutely love them and these are so expensive out of my budget to purchase.

  20. Rania says

    Oh thank you SO MUCH for the opportunity to win this PERFECT gift..
    The first thing I’d probably make are gifts for friends and family..
    Thanks again..

  21. FRAN C says

    I don’t know where I would start. I see so many beautiful things made with it. I love the vinyl wall decor maybe that would be what I did first. Thank you the chance to win!

  22. Laura Birkin says

    I would make lots of love hearts for my up coming wedding and ues them on everything! Candle jars, stationary, card box, name places etc! x

  23. Bella says

    I would make a fundraising flyer and events themed “LUCKY” for a fundraiser to support kids in third world countries who aren’t as lucky as we are. I would make little DIY jars to be sold. I would have kids make some “LUCKY” crafts and have a “LUCKY” drawing.

  24. Jen says

    Hi!

    Well, considering I’m not all that naturally crafty, the first thing i would probably attempt is a simple card or paper craft and then work my way up to the more difficult crafts 🙂

    Thanks for the opportunity!
    ‘jen

  25. Carol Mc says

    The first thing I would make with my new Silhouette; a spring banner. Thank you for the chance to win.

  26. Lori B. says

    I would make a chore chart for my kids (ages, 15, 11, 7). They are into the visually creative projects!

  27. Liz M says

    I’ve never used something like this before so I’d love to hear suggestions of what to make first if I won. 🙂

  28. Cathy says

    I’d love to have a Silhouette for my cardmaking, and holiday centerpieces, and maybe for making wreaths for the front door, and….so many possibilities. But, I’d start with some Easter cards.

  29. Brenda says

    The first thing I’d make is something with vinyl. I love using vinyl on many projects and I’d love to see how it cuts with the Silhouette. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed. Thanks for an opportunity to wn it

  30. SusanMcL says

    I feel lucky..luck of the Irish be with me please! Will use for making scrapbooking reverse cut titles…impossible to make any other way!

  31. Marlene says

    I would like to make wall art for my great grandson’s room, labels for my craft rood and pantry. Just so many things to make.

  32. Diane says

    I would love to make some Subway art on lots of things. I would love to make a Shamrock shirt to wear in my Kindergarten classroom. There are so many things I would love to make and I know that this wonderful machine would be a super plus in my classroom! I appreciate the chance to win one!

  33. Karen H. says

    The first thing I would make is signs for my daughter’s wedding in April!!! Oh, how I would love to win a Silhouette!!

  34. Rosalind Clarke says

    I’d so love to win one of these. I’d make craft items so that the mentally ill/indigent folks where my husband works and I would like to volunteer would have some holiday deco at the program location they spend their days at , or scrap pages for their crafting and art therapy. It makes it so much cheaper that way. Thanks for considering me.

  35. Jane Cornett says

    The first thing I’d make is an Easter bunny to put on a plaque then some Easter eggs to go with the bunny – there are so many things I’d make.

  36. Amy says

    I have so many ideas but the first thing I’d like to do is make a large tree for my living room wall.

  37. Dana Valle says

    The first thing I’d make are invitations and decorations for my daughter’s 6th b-day party.

  38. Cara says

    Wow…I don’t know what I would make first…I would be so overwhelmed with the possibilities! Something for Easter? I’d probably just play around making cool things with my son. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

  39. Rebecca Batsell says

    I would totally try out your double-sided adhesive shamrock idea! This is not only good for St Pats day but as a 4-H mom we are always looking for cute table decorations for 4-H events.

  40. tina says

    I have a graphic of a tree that I have tried to make a stencil of with no success. I am itching to find out if I can do make it with this.

  41. Jlyne Hanback says

    The first thing I would do is make some decorative items for my daughter’s tables for her wedding reception – it is next month!!
    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  42. Moni Wegren says

    The very first thing that I would make would be a “OH SUGAR” label for my sugar jar. 🙂

  43. April B. says

    I would love to win!! I’ve been wanting to make something fun with vinyl!
    Thanks for the chance!

  44. Abbie says

    I have all of these leftover cans from my son’s formula that I use to store things in around the house. (Toothbrushes in the bathroom, spatulas in the kitchen…) I would cover them with scrapbook paper and cut out all kinds of great silhouettes of flowers and spring-things to brighten up the house! Thank you for the chance to win!! 🙂

  45. Charlet says

    I would like to help my 8 year old granddaughter who seems to have a talent for writing by adding to her stories and give her more to do as her own illustrator as well, and I thought this would be perfect and last her a life time in talent and memories with her grandmother, plus I would get extra moments with her too..and we may be able to encourage her twin brother to join us once in awhile…lol

  46. Amanda Mays says

    Fingers crossed! This would make the perfect birthday gift to myself! The first thing I would create is some vinyl words and labels to use around the house.

  47. Linda Serrano Vazquez says

    I would cut fabric with the Silhouette Portrait to make an Easter bunny appliqué t-shirt for my daughter!

  48. Lynda says

    I am a papercrafter, so the first thing I would make is probably something for a card or layout.

  49. Becki Wagner says

    I think I would make a glass jar like you have up there. Except I would use all the baby jars I have squirreled away.

  50. Wendy says

    I would make a “thank you” card for my husband since I’ll be crafting with the portrait and he probably won’t see me for a while! 🙂

  51. Adam says

    I would love to win this for my wife. She has wanted one for quite a while now and it’s her birthday at the end of this month so it would be perfect timing.

  52. Hanni says

    The first thing I would make is a collage for my boys’ room. I have had this idea in my head for a long time but lacking the necessary means to get it out on paper.

  53. Alison C says

    I would make a dragon vinyl cling for my husbands laptop. He has been wanting this for ages.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

  54. lorlee says

    The first thing I would do is start making items to sell to raise money for my Mission trip to Haiti where I teach Arts and Crafts to the young children at Maison de Lumiere Orphanage during Camp-in-a-Box Summer Camp and teach life skills such as jewelry making to the older girls so they will have businesses when they age out of the home….I would leave this there for them to use! This will be my fourth summer with this Missions group…you can see more info on my website

  55. Megan says

    I’m starting a major overhaul of my laundry room to turn it into a much more organized and functional space for my family. I would use my new Silhouette to make cute labels for all the new baskets and hooks for each member of my family. I am so excited to finally have an organized laundry room/entry/mudroom/command center and the Silhouette would make it so much easier to make it pretty and functional!

  56. Melissa Frances says

    I would make labels for my pantry jars…this would be so awesome!! Then OMG then play with glitter and double adhesive 🙂 thanks for an opportunity to Win!

  57. Whitney Clark says

    I have so many things I want to make!! The first thing I would try are labels for my crafts that I sell!! This silhouette would be so helpful in starting my craft business… Thank you for the great chance to win!!!

  58. Lora W. says

    I love the little shamrock vase, but I have really been dying to make some personalized subway art.

  59. Debb Lou says

    I would make wonderful labels for my suitcases that I use in my craft show displays… then the world will open up and I will be making everything and anything.. thanks so much… crossing my fingers

  60. Abby Darrah says

    I’d make custom St Patricks Day cards and Spring cards for friends and family! Thanks for the opportunity!

  61. Cindy {crazylou} says

    I totally need one of these!! I’d do something for my mom for mother’s day–personalized dish or something! Oh, there is so much I’d like to do!
    Cindy

  62. Janelle says

    I already own a Cameo but I would gift this to my sister! I’m sure the first thing she would make would be a card…she make cards for everthing!

  63. melodie shotz says

    The first thing I would make is pillows for my bed with a silhouette head of my son then husband and daughter three new pillows for our room

  64. Tiffany Woodfin says

    I would make a monogram for my daughters room. I am obsessed with all things personalized!

  65. Elizabeth J says

    What wouldn’t I do, there are so many things I would like to do, but I think Subway art or Shirts for my child’s bday! Thank for the chance to win!

  67. Carol Sandretto-Unsinger says

    I would make iron-on’s for t-shirts!! I have been wanting to die-cut fabric backed with fusible FOREVER!! I have lots of ideas, and it would be a great way to get a little extra mileage from those great solid color t’s!! 🙂

  68. Kristin K says

    I love vinyl wall quotes, so the first thing I would make would probably be an inspirational wall quote for our boys’ room. Thank you for the chance to win!

  69. laurie m. says

    I’m having my first family get together in honor of memorial day and my brother being in the county….i’d do oodles of decorating with this.

  70. rebekah santaw says

    The silhouette looks so fun…I would love to make some vinyl sayings for the walls….or perhaps some labels for my jar collection to keep craft supplies and sewing notions in….so many options!

  71. Melinda Wilson says

    After seeing how cute the flower vase is, I would make some vases with a flower or heart design for a bridal shower I am hosting this summer.

  72. Terri Barton says

    Wow! This is fantastic! It may be my only chance to get one! I have been saving and watching sales and saving, but still not enough to actualy purchase it! My first craft would be Easter decorations, I have seen some of the eggs and bunnies and chicks and I want to make some badly! Thanks for the opportunity, who knows I may even win!!

  73. Lucia says

    I would make a slew of t-shirts with Easter bunnies on them for the grandchildren!! Yay! Would love to win…Please choose me!!

  74. jessica w says

    I am about to be an aunt again, and I would love to make some custom clothing for my new niece

  75. Heather says

    I would do a Happy Birthday banner or use the heat transfer on shirts for one of my friend’s who is turning 50 on St. Patrick’s Day!

  76. Candy` says

    My mother is turning 90! I want to make her a 3D shadow box full of pictures and memorabilia and this machine is just the ticket! Thank you!

  77. tammy b says

    specifically, i’m not sure, but it would be a heat transfer for a tee for whatever holiday was next!

  78. Kelly says

    Doing a kitchen reno and have some open shelving that I want to customize! Please random number gods…pick me!!

  80. Bev Ritch says

    I have been wanting to get one of these for awhile now, so uct thank you for giving an opportunity to win one! Living in Oregon where the nearest store to carry these is over 60 miles away makes it difficult to run down and grab one real quick.

    Good luck to all who enter!

  81. Kathie Young says

    Bah! I don’t even know where I’d start. Probably some shirts for my boys ’cause they all love choosing patterns…I just don’t like cutting them by hand.

  82. Trinity B. says

    I really want to redo a large piece of furniture and would LOVE to make a stencil design. With the Silhouette, the possibilities are endless. Thanks for this chance to win! 🙂

  83. Lori Johnson says

    The first thing I would make would be some flowers to decorate the room where my church youth group meets.

  84. cambria b says

    i would LOVE to win so i could decorate my and my husband’s bedroom with the lyrics from “our” song!

  86. Aimee Palmer says

    I think the first thing I would make would be a Welcome Home sign for my husband who is fixing to return home after a year long deployment!!! Miss Him!!!!

  88. Kaelyn Everham says

    I have a 10 year old daughter and there always seems to be some project to make at school or girl scouts so the projects are endless.

  90. Cindy R. says

    I have a bridal shore to plan…I will make food labels, a banner and cupcake wraps to name a few!

  91. Dana says

    I Love your blog and the first thing I woould make would be a scrapbook page and then some cards….agter that probably a quote for my studio wall

  92. Linda Harris says

    I would make appliques for the outfits I make for the grand daughters, Oh what a time saver this would be,

  93. Kim Ket. says

    First off…love your first name. Tee hee! First thing I’d make is some kind of quote to go on a wall hanging for our bedroom. Would LOVE to win!

  96. Rachael B says

    I’d make some awesome decorations for our house warming party – granted it’s like 3 months away since our house is still being constructed, but if I don’t start now it’ll never get done!

  97. Christa Dunn (Krebs) says

    The first thing I would make with the Silhouette would be Hollywood-theme decorations for my daughter’s 14th birthday party which is coming up!

  102. kari says

    OMG i can’t even begin to tell you the ideas that flow through my mind to make if I had a silhouette, with that said I think the first thing I would make is a Calendar with each month focused on a holiday in that month. Thank you for this great opportunity!

  104. Ruth L says

    Kim,
    Thanks for your blog and the opportunity to win my very own Sillouette!!! The first project I would make is a Paris subway art pillow cover. I am sure I could find something to do everyday! World Peace and Crafting!
    RuthL

  108. Jennifer Moore says

    I would make some awesome canvas subway art pieces for my home and as gifts for other people! 🙂

  109. Pamela says

    The first thing I would make is a sign that says Lady Pamela’s Cottage, to put outside my cottage front door (which is actually a townhome)
    Thank you so much for the opportunity to win, and congratulations to the winner.
    *Smiles*

  110. Shawn B! says

    I would love to try the double sided adhesive tape, and do some milk bottles, like your clover jar…..

  111. Cindi says

    I would begin with making lovely jars for the various holidays…
    I would add flowers, shells, colored handmade beads, etc.,
    according to the specific holiday!
    Many thanks for this special opportunity!
    Cindi

  112. Jess Z says

    The first thing I’d make would be appliques for onesies. We are having our first addition to our little family arrive this June and I am dying to make her onesies. I ordered the fabric, onesies and all I need now is a Silhouette! Then, I’ll work on some nursery art! Thanks for hosting! 🙂

  113. Kelli says

    I’ve been planning to make my husband a “Superdad” shirt for about 2 years. If I won, I’d make that my #1 priority. 🙂 Thank you so much for the chance to win!

  114. Hillary S. says

    I would make decorations! No idea for which season, but most definately would be decorating something!
    SOOO awesome!

  116. Tammy Rinehart says

    My sister and I are Conference chairs for Business Women of Missouri State Conference in April. All the ladies get us confused. So we are wanting to make shirts, bags, cups and label everything, with fun names. Such as Frick & Frack, Thing 1 Thing 2, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb(Hmm haven’t decide who is dumb. lol) and maybe with our real names. I have been eyeing a Silhouette for a while. Would love to have one.

  118. Lauren F says

    I would make cute decorations all over the house for St. Patty’s day! Then there is Easter….and…every other holiday of the year! I would LOVE to win this!! Pick ME please 🙂

  119. Christy says

    Hi Kim! I would LOVE to make labels in my new studio!! I can think of a ton of other projects too for my new space!! Thanks so much for offering this to us!! 🙂

  120. Lauren Fernandez says

    I would make cute decorations all over the house for St. Patty’s day! Then there is Easter….and…every other holiday of the year! I would LOVE to win this!! Pick ME 🙂

  121. Meg Karetny says

    I just moved into a new house & now I finally have my dream craft room! This would be a perfect asset to all of my new crafts & home decor. I have so much I want to do already! 🙂 Thanks for this, I really could use it asap!! 🙂 Have a great day!

  122. Becky Garoutte says

    I would make backgrounds to use as stencils to spray ink on scrapbook pages! Thanks for the chance to win!

  123. Rebekah Stockton says

    I think the first thing I’d make would be some vinyl decor for the home. Thanks for the chance to win!

  124. wendyp says

    The first thing I’d try to cut would be our house number in vinyl for above our front door. (fingers crossed) Would love to win this! Keep mentioning to DH that I would love a Silhouette for my birthday next week, but he’s not taking the hint, lol!

  125. keri @ shaken together says

    I would absolutely make a Spring banner, or labels for my messy pantry, or a cute shirt to rock on St. Patty’s day … thanks for the chance to win 🙂

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