Jun 21
2011

Silhouette review and GIVEAWAY!

by Funky Junk Donna


The below post is a review, as well as a giveaway event that is now over.
I hope you find the review helpful!

 Congrats Rachelle!

You’ve been watching me make my vintage styled signs. If you wish you had a gadget to help you achieve the same pro like output, you don’t have to wait any longer. You have a chance at winning and purchasing one for a great deal this week!

Step right up and let me show you around the wonderful world of the…

  Silhouette!


What is it?

 

 The Silhouette is a digital cutting tool.  It connects to your computer just like a printer, but instead of printing designs it cuts them with a small blade. With the machine connected to your computer, you have access to all your fonts plus all kinds of designs from the Silhouette Online Store. This allows you to create your own custom designs.

What can it make?

What intrigued me most was the fact that this little machine is a major multi-tasker.  While my own pro sign making equipment can only make decals, this can create:

  • Scrapbook pages
  • Cards
  • Custom apparel
  • Vinyl décor
  • Etched glass
  • Sketch designs
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Paper crafts

How does it work?

 

Whatever you draw on your computer screen transfers to the cutting machine. The results are quick and VERY professional.

Is it easy to use?

 Yes, it’s easy, but it’s a little involved.

As someone that uses drawing programs all the time, I know how innovative cutting software can be. Even me knowing what I’m doing had me wowing and having to read about all the possibilities this little machine is packed with.

There is a learning curve on how the software works. But it’s just like anything else. Read, play and learn it. It isn’t hard. It just requires a bit of your time and experimentation. The manual is very well written and instructional DVD is exceptional and easy to understand so that is a massive bonus.

The unit is both PC and Mac compatible. And it was a breeze to install and hook up on my mac. Massive bonus! I’m so not a geek. I actually got all giddy when I got it to run first try…

 Contents

It came with:

cutting blade and special caps
all the cords necessary (USB hookup)
dvd software
dvd instructions
two special cutting mats
and a ‘monthly special’ bonus material of some type if you purchase during a promo event

This unit is compact! It’s smaller than a printer so it can easily sit beside a computer without issue.

And I just love that it was ready to to plug and play. No extra wires were needed for purchase. LOVE that.

How it works

Let’s do a paper sample. I’d have done a tattoo sample (this month’s promo) but the stock is stuck in our current mail strike. Ah well. Anyway…


The DVD got watched, the unit got plugged in and the software got loaded. The paper was put into the machine and the drawing began.

And yes, it was straight forward enough for my 12 yr old son to figure out. 🙂


This is called a paper carrier. You peel back this liner and place your chosen material (in this case card stock) on the clear part which is sticky. This is what keeps your own chosen paper in place while you feed it through the machine.

 This is what the software looks like on a 27″ monitor. You type in what you desire and play around. 

ie: I broke up the letters in Funky Junk so I could bounce each one.

But let’s start a little simpler.

 I typed out cody. When you click on the red outline of the text, the size is revealed.

Resizing is easy. You click on a corner, then pull out.

 

The screen now reveals your new size. You will cut the exact size of your drawing.

This is the cutting result. Your paper is stuck to that sticky liner keeping everything in place. Perfectly clean cuts!

And cutting paper is only a start. There’s all kinds of other things the machine cuts as well, including vinyl! No worries… I’ll be showing you what I make as I try things out.

My summary

Wow. I still have lots to learn. So much so that I didn’t get anything cool made with the unit yet. I’m only half way through the dvd!

The software program itself is pretty amazing and can do many MANY of the same steps my own sign software costing hundreds of dollars does. This machine is a really good price for what it does! The software alone is worth the dollar amount IMO.

Pros

– the manual is well written and easy to use

– the instructional dvd is a must to view and is quite thorough, although lengthly

– the unit is compact enough to have next to your computer without issue

– seamless operation to the online store within the software… that’s cool.

– the Silhouette is also available in Canada. You can check availability HERE.

Cons

 – you will need to spend some time playing. Not all the possibilities are documented which I think would be impossible anyway

– I’m thinking size restriction may be a tricky factor if you like working on BIG projects but I’m not that far yet. I’ll update this as I learn how to do more.

– online videos would be cool, but I suppose that’s what the dvd is for. 🙂

– no monthly sales promotion for Canada

Monthly specials

Each month, Silhouette puts on specials allowing you to get the machine at a huge discount. (US only) They also generally include some kind of materials to play with as well. This month was temporary tattoos. 🙂 

This month’s special

1 Silhouette SD

2 Packages Temporary Tattoo Paper

for $199 

(US only)

  

That’s a $120 savings! Plus…

25% off all other products 

in the Silhouette shop (excluding gift cards and download codes) 

The promo will run June 21-29.  

Use code FUNKY JUNK to get the deal.


Giveaway!

Silhouette is generously offering you a  

Silhouette SD cutting machine kit 
and 2 sheets of tattoo paper!


US AND Canada this round! Thanks Silhouette!

How to enter

 Tell me in comments why you’d like to win a Silhouette and you’re in!

  “Like” Silhouette on Facebook and comment to enter again!

Blog, tweet or facebook about the giveaway and comment to enter again!

The giveaway will run June 21 – 27 midnight Pacific.

The winner will be drawn by random.org and will be announced on the 28th.

Didn’t win? You still have an extra day to purchase one at that hot deal!

The winner must have an email activated in their blog profile. 

If you don’t have a blog, please include your email with your comment.


Learn how to activate your email HERE

Good luck friends!

Silhouette gave me this machine so I could try it out. All my opinions are truthful and my own. I took it on in hopes of finding an affordable pro solution for the DIY crowd.


This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all that have entered!

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  1. Wendy at 1:27 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would LOVE to own one of these! I’m a very crafty person and would SO enjoy a new toy to play with! I also have a son who will be a Sr next year, and I need to work on his album for his graduation party next spring. I’m sure a Silhouette would be a big help with that.

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  11. BarbaraS at 2:38 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win a Silhouette so I can make cards, cute Tshirts for the grandson, and fun projects for the house, like fun pillows, etching glasses and subway art.

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  12. Anonymous at 2:59 AM on June 21, 2011

    Wow. thank you for the opportunity to win! I would love a Silhouette because there is so much you can do with it. The decorating possibilites are endless and it would be wonderful to make personal gifts for the family and friends.

    Moriyah Shalom
    shalom@eretzyah.com

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  18. nicoleqmullen at 3:25 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have coveted one of these machines since I first came across them online, every month I am trying to put aside a small amount (small after paying mortgage, bills etc!) with the dream of being able to buy a Silhouette in a few years!! 😀

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  22. Jennifer at 3:54 AM on June 21, 2011

    Im sure ill never win cuz this will get a bazillion entries but i.have to enter anyway because i want a silhoutte so badly! I would use it for a million things but at the top of my list would be scrapbooking my wedding, card making, and glass etching.

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  27. SuzRas at 5:07 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win the Silhouette. I’m passionate about upcycling and can see many opportunities to use this product in a multitude of projects. suerasberry at hotmail.com

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  30. Virginia at 5:09 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have been seeing projects made on the silhouette for some time now in the blog world. I would LOVE to have one of my own. I sew and do many crafts that would utilize this machine plus my two daughters do scrapbooking. I will keep my fingers crossed that you choose me. Would make a great 53rd b-day gift for me on the 23rd of June. ;-))) Thank you for sharing. Virginia

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  34. Yarngineer at 5:28 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would like to win so that my friend and I who upcycle furniture and goodwill finds will be able to do alot more. I would love to make signs, and some tshirts for my family as well. And what little kids could resist the tattoos? 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

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  35. Anonymous at 5:40 AM on June 21, 2011

    I liked Silhouette on Facebook. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks!
    mc_collector(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. Anonymous at 5:42 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win the Silhouette! I like to do all types of crafts and this would make the projects easier and more professional looking!
    mc_collector(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. Marian at 5:44 AM on June 21, 2011

    A silhouette would provide endless ideas and possibilities! What a wonderful machine, please count me in and thank you for the chance.

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  40. Annette at 5:50 AM on June 21, 2011

    I love seeing your great signs, and would love to try my hand at it with a Silhouette of my own. Ohhh, that would be so fun!!!!!!!

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  43. Georgia at 6:03 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win the Silhoutte! I am not a blogger, I am just beginning to dabble in crafting, but I have computer skills and a grandson, both fun essentials to creating fun items! Funky Junk already has my email; staying in touch is so important, like now!

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  44. Brenda Watts at 6:07 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to have this machine, living on a small island we do not have access to a shop where they will do small projects for a reasonable fee..this is awesome !!

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  50. Emily Morrow at 6:42 AM on June 21, 2011

    I LOVE the idea of this product. I would use it mostly for cards, paper crafts, and home decor. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  55. Little Brick Ranch at 6:46 AM on June 21, 2011

    Great Giveaway!! Thanks for hosting…

    I have been wanting one of these for the longest time but each month my reasons change! I am currently wanting to scroll something across the mirror over our buffet like “eat” or ” wine” or something else I haven’t figured out yet! Feel free to throw in some other ides! 🙂

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  66. Sue at 6:57 AM on June 21, 2011

    Oh this is so cool. I can so see so many projects that I could do for my family, home, sunday school class and for friends. Would love to win this. Thanks for posting

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  72. Lisa at 7:03 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have been following a few bloggers that own one of these & the possible uses seem endless. Only limited by the depth of your creativity or pocket book!!!

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  75. Steph Jacobson at 7:09 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would use it for making signs and freezer paper stencils for t-shirts. I have a Cricut, but I wish I had waited and purchased a Silhouette. The Silhouette seems more versatile than the Cricut.

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  93. simone at 7:29 AM on June 21, 2011

    Hey Donna, what a great giveaway. This machine can do so much and I have been drooling over it for a while now. It will take my free hand drawing attempts from so so to oh la la. Imagine the possibilities!

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  95. Anonymous at 7:30 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win one of these so I could experiment with stencils and have so been wanting to try the jeweled applique’s and this would be a lot of fun just to play with. Pat
    Patfancy@aol.com

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  99. Anne at 7:37 AM on June 21, 2011

    What an awesome little machine! The possibilities for its uses are endless. I’d especially love to design my own cards featuring my artwork, the cost for having them printed is astronomical! Thank you for this fabulous giveaway.

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  100. Lori R. at 7:39 AM on June 21, 2011

    Oh, the stuff I could make to decorate the fence along my pool. I could also help both my daughter and son decorate their classrooms as both are special ed teachers.

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  102. afaulknr at 7:42 AM on June 21, 2011

    Love your blog Donna – here in rainy NS we need something to do with our time. Attempting some of those funky junk signs would be an awesome way to do that. Thanks for your blog and the giveaway.

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  103. Empty Nest Full Life at 7:44 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have been wanting to make some signs, in particular signs for my recent kitchen remodel, so that would be at the top of my list, along with some gifts. The list would be long. Thanks for sharing. Jackie

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  104. Cash Is Chaos at 7:47 AM on June 21, 2011

    Wow, I would love to win a silhouette. I have been checking them out for a while now, as I am thinking that there are a million things I could make and do with it, especially the cake and cookie decos I am currently doing by hand. Thanks for the spectacular giveaway.

    robinleanne80 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  105. laxsupermom at 7:47 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’d love to have a Silhouette machine! I have so many projects that I could tackle with it. Between fabric transfers, tattoos for SB, and fantastic vinyl labels, I’d be busy, busy, busy. Thanks for hosting this terrific giveaway!

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  110. Kim @ seven thirty three at 7:52 AM on June 21, 2011

    Why WOULDN’T you want this great machine!!! I have another craft cutter, but it doesn’t hold a flame to this puppy! I love that it can print and cut and that it works with fabric. I could go on an on and on! Crossing my fingers that I win.

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  111. gina at 7:55 AM on June 21, 2011

    Would love to try making some signs like yours if I was to win the Silhouette. Looks like a lot of fun and know I would “play” for hours with it.

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  115. Anonymous at 8:05 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win this machine! I love the concept of hooking it up to your computer. You could make all kinds of neat things. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Karla Schroeder
    kjs@sit-co.net

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  124. Smart Mommy at 8:23 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love one because it being computer based means that the possibilities are endless. I have so many things that I could make with this. The other machines limit your cutting to what they have available, but with the silhouette, you make what you want to cut.

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  125. SuzyMcQ at 8:23 AM on June 21, 2011

    Hmm. Could use this for a hundred things but first I would love to do a stencil for a design to put on a pillow cover, and then would do some signs and then some stationery and some flower pot embellishment, etc!

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  134. Sammi@stormyhen.com at 8:32 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to have a Silhouette!….love ALL the things it can do….home, clothing…even body with those temp. tatoos. And how great that it connects to the computer instead of having to buy a cartridge for everything! Unfortunately, the ONLY way I’m getting one is if I’m lucky enough to be the winner….Man has banned me from buying any new toys for now. 🙁

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  135. Su at 8:34 AM on June 21, 2011

    oh how I would love to win one of these machines and download the cute birdies and cut them out of vinyl and put them on the baseboards, door frames, and window sills of my home. . they would make me smile every time I walked by. Thanks for such a generous giveaway.

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  136. crafty hearts warm home at 8:35 AM on June 21, 2011

    It would make my school year if I won the Silhouette!! I am a third grade teacher and always thinking of unique ways to make my classroom exciting and help my students be creative. I know I could use the Silhouette for tons of personalized crafts for my students! Thank you! Love your blog!

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  137. 8thgypsy at 8:36 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love a Silhouette. I am an avid crafter and spend a lot of time cutting out titles by hand from fonts on my computer. I can’t tell you how time consuming that is and how my poor hand aches after a particularly lone session of hand-cutting titles for a class. Winning could save a poor old lady’s wrist. Have mercy – lol.

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  151. Anonymous at 8:52 AM on June 21, 2011

    Hi, I started following your blog a few weeks ago, I love your creativity, I’m new to bloging. I would love to try this machine, I usually do my own designs and cut them by hand, very time consuming, this would be a great tool
    Thanks
    Ilean_1@yahoo.com

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  155. Heidi V at 8:56 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win a Silhouette machine. I would make tattoos, vinyl quotes for my house, etched glass, t-shirts, and gifts for everyone I know!!
    hlvognetz at yahoo dot com

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  159. craftyglutton at 9:01 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have a chair cover and some curtains desperately in need of a custom logo and the Silhouette would be VERY helpful in creating the complicated design I’m looking to use…

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  160. Corey at 9:04 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’d love to have to Silhouette so I can expand my crafting! I’d love to make shirts for my girls and make some unique Christmas gifts for my family.

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  161. Renee at 9:04 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have been looking at all the things you can do with these and I would LOVE to have one! Numbering things, and making signs, just makes me tingle all over thinking about it.

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  168. Tamra at 9:09 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to start my own Etsy shop, and having a Silhouette would allow me to create such a wider variety of things! It’s been on my “want” list for too long! 🙂

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  171. Stirlingdesigns at 9:11 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have been reading your Blog for the last year – I have sent a link to your blog to just about everyone I know as well.

    I really love all the great signs you make and how you make junk into a thing of beauty and function.

    So if I had the Silhouette I would make some of those beautiful signs to hang in my own house – and frames for pictures – word art for my walls – t-shirts – journal spots for my art journal – ack the possibilities are endless.

    email me at

    stirlingdesings at gmail dot com

    thank you for the chance to win this!!!

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  174. she dreams big! at 9:23 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve got projects just sitting here waiting for something to make them easier to finish. I think you found the answer in the Silhouette! Ideas are now filling my head! Count me in please!

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  175. Proper Prim at 9:25 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to get my hands on one of these machines… I am borrowing a cricut machine from a friend and I love the fact that it opens up so many possibilites for creating. Now I want one for myself… I keep avoiding my friend so I don’t have to give hers back…lol. So to save a friendship I think it is time to obtain my own.

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  176. Nannette at 9:25 AM on June 21, 2011

    Oh my goodness, I have been drooling over the many blogger projects using the Silhouette, I don’t know where to begin telling you. I think the first thing would be to use it for stencils on my drop cloth pillows, NO limit to what I can put on them!! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Nannette
    wcbntb@gmail.com

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  178. Country Mouse at 9:27 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would REALLY love to win this! I am a stay at home mom and make and sale crafts for extra money. I have been wanting to make some scripture signs so this would be perfect! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
    Audrey G.

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  181. jess at 9:28 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve heard about the Silhouette, but it’s been out of my budget. I’d LOVE to have one and get busy making tons of projects 🙂 Please count me in!

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  184. DogsMom at 9:32 AM on June 21, 2011

    There are so many things I would be doing if I had a silhouette. I would make shirts for special events when we do fundraising for animal rescue. I would make signs and get my farm stand operating. I would be able to more easily make things for an online shop and generate some much needed income. I would be popular with the family at gift giving holidays.

    wis mom works (at) gmail (dot) com

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  186. danarene at 9:34 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would really like to try a Silhouette. I have over 1000 fonts on my computer and if I could access them….wow! This would be so much fun to play around with. Fingers crossed!

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  192. L.Butler at 9:40 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would put an incredible machine like the Silhoutte to good use! I am very interested in checking out the potential to make stencils.

    Sincerely,
    L.Butler

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  197. NanaDiana at 9:45 AM on June 21, 2011

    I rarely sign up for giveaways..but this one has certainly caught my eye. I would love to play with this-I am soooo bad at lettering by hand that I have given up…and I am awful when it comes to cutting my own stencils. Winning this would be like a God gift!;>) Thanks for the opportunity to win! xo Diana….oh..and now I am thinking of all the things it could be used for with kid projects…OH MY!!!

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  199. Von at 9:46 AM on June 21, 2011

    What a wonderful giveaway! I have made some signs before, but would love to have an easier way to do it. As a mother of three, I can’t justify the cost of a silhouette just for myself, but free would just great (heehee). Oh, what fun I could create…..

    curtvonda(at)comcast(dot)net

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  204. Studio Valerie at 9:51 AM on June 21, 2011

    I have a Cricut, which I love, but I think it would be wonderful to be able to print the fonts that are already on my computer! Thanks so much for sharing information about this great machine! I “liked” them on Facebook and am getting ready to share about this now on my page, and my Studio Valerie page.

    You have helped me so much to make my blog more user-friendly and I really appreciate it! Did you know that you can get your own personalized Facebook name for Funky Junk? Just go to Facebook.com/username to check availability and get it set up!

    Val

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  208. amanda onstott at 9:58 AM on June 21, 2011

    oh my goodness! i am dying for one of these amazing machines! i would do so many wonderful things for my kiddos with it! thank you so much for the opportunity! my birthday is coming up and i am trying my darndest to win one! xo

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  209. andrea at 9:59 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve been wanting one of these for the past year!!!! The reason, I love to be able to use my own fonts that I’ve gotten over the years!!!
    thanks for the giveaway!

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  211. Jenny at 10:01 AM on June 21, 2011

    What a great price! Free is even better though so I’d love to win. I just graduated my son from high school & am ready to really get to work on some fun things I’ve put off over the years. This would make things so much easier & much more fun!

    My email cjy5787@gmail.com

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  215. Anonymous at 10:18 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to have a Silhouette so I don’t have to use the old “Exacto Knife” method anymore 🙂 Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!

    trixi.larue at yahoo dot com

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  216. gina at 10:19 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’d love, Love, LOVE to own a Silhouette!

    Being an elementary school teacher, this would be such a gift!

    Thank you for offering this giveaway, Donna!!

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  219. Bambi at 10:27 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love, love to win one because I could never afford to buy one. I would use it in so many ways, make t-shirts, repurpose all things I find thrown away, help my friends with their decorating projects, ah sooo many things to do than trying to draw by hand. <3 so that is my wish 😀

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  220. Heidi at 10:30 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love a Silhouette – I love all sorts of crafts and this would let me get even more creative. You are so inspirational and energetic – I love to see all that you do! Thanks for this opportunity!

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  225. Home Frosting at 10:41 AM on June 21, 2011

    Who wouldn’t love the chance to win a Sihouette?!? So many creative possibilities! Also, I’ve been looking for a retailer so I can purchase one (here in 100 Mile House, BC) and the surrounding area, but no luck so maybe…just maybe I’ll be lucky. Thank you for the opportunity to enter my name. Lesa

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  226. Meggy T at 10:44 AM on June 21, 2011

    Count me in! I am a graphic design student and I am always needing to make these pretty little cuts–I would love to win this, it would be so useful and fun!

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  228. Ashley at 10:50 AM on June 21, 2011

    Awesome giveaway!! I really like this machine! I have wanted one for a while but being a stay at home mommy we are on tight budget. I would use this for so many crafts….vinyl, appliques, fabric cutting, a gazillion paper crafts, and I have 2 small boys that would love the tattoos. Checked out your blog….very helpful blog..new follower! Thanks!!

    thereisnoplacelikehomemade(dot)blogspot(dot)com
    anbennett (at) tampabay (dot) rr (dot) com

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  229. Janet at 10:50 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win this! My kids are big into temporary tattoos and I’m a craft junkie. Vinyl is something I haven’t tried yet.

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  233. Tamra at 11:01 AM on June 21, 2011

    If I don’t win one I’m buyin’ one!! This is fabulous!! My wheels are already spinning as to how I can create bigger projects with it.

    Fabulous!

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  234. Jocelyn at 11:03 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love a Silhouette for all the DIY projects around the home- glass etching, sign-making, stenciling, etc. Plus I scrapbook so that would make my pages extra cute! =D Thanks for having this giveaway!

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  240. June@I will craft at 11:08 AM on June 21, 2011

    Oh, I’d love one of these. I’ve been wanting an electronic cutter for years. I think I’d go crazy cutting out vinyl for my windows and walls then tons of shapes for my cards.

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  244. Dee in BC at 11:20 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would LOVE to win one of these. We’ll be moving to a new home soon. I’t would be terrific to be able to create some personalized wall art. Maybe one of those “J@*&%t Family est. 19** signs” -No I wasn’t swearing at you – just didn’t want to publish my last name. ( Or let everyone know I’m really old judging by the date we were wed.) Personalized greeting cards would be fun too- My kids have been invited to 5 birthday parties in the last 2 weeks so this is sort of on my mind . Oh & those sports jersey shirts -with a name & number – The boys would love those….

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  245. Dee in BC at 11:24 AM on June 21, 2011

    I’d Love to win one of these – Would make personalized art for the walls of our new home – maybe some birthday cards, too. My boys would love the sports jersey style shirts – with the name & number….

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  247. Ashley at 11:27 AM on June 21, 2011

    Just got done blogging about your site and giveaway! I found your “making your blog more user friendly”….Awesome! I am a beginner blogger so I found it so very helpful. I linked your blog back through my title post so anyone who reads my blog can come check out your awesomeness. Thanks Again!

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  249. Brittany at 11:33 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win a silhouette because right now I have to hand paint all my signs and crafts! This would make it much easier! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!

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  250. RMC at 11:34 AM on June 21, 2011

    Oh what wouldn’t I do with the Silhouette?
    I would use it for card making, vinyl decals for decorating around my house as well as for making gifts for my friends and family, I’d make t-shirts for the students and parents at my martial arts school, I’d make stencils for my jewelry art…the possibilities are endless…come to me Silhouette!!!!

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  254. Anonymous at 11:40 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to have one of these to do projects with my kids! I am hopeless when it comes to free-handing things, so this would be great.

    downeaster_alexa at hotmail dot com

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  259. Anonymous at 11:47 AM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win this Silhoette!! I received a Cricut Expression for Christmas. While it is a good machine, I don’t like the fact that I have to have all those cartridges. And the software program would be nice but still again I have to have the cartridges to cut things out, especially since you can’t purchase SCAL for it anymore. I have researched the Silhoette and it is more of what I’m looking for. Simple, all in one little package and still does it all. It seems it is definitely the better choice of the machines on the market. Thanks gctterrell@att.net Carrie Terrell

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  260. thedomesticlibrarian at 11:48 AM on June 21, 2011

    Since I am currently unemployed, I’ve been so hoping to win one of these! I LOVE the customization you can do. I would love to do some freezer paper stenciling with this and some vinyl cutouts as well!

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  262. Jess and Tom Roberts at 11:55 AM on June 21, 2011

    i would love this for my alphabet photography ive been trying to start. i do last names for wedding gifts and i want to add a touch of vinyl – but nobody here does it! this would be perfect.

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  280. ColorCoated at 1:01 PM on June 21, 2011

    Oh man – what a great giveaway! Thanks for sharing!

    I would love to win, because I think this is something that could really improve my scrapbooking! I would just love it!

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  282. My Blessed Serendipity Life at 1:05 PM on June 21, 2011

    I really want one of these. No I really NEED one of these. I really want a tattoo that isn’t permanent or doesn’t hurt. LOL! Just kidding. I would really love to use this for scrapbooking, cardmaking, and wall decals. I can think of at least a million projects I could do with this.

    Danielle

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  285. Kelli at 1:28 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve wanted one forever. There are so many great things to make with it. I love the versatility of finding the pictures/fonts you want, and then being able to access them so quickly!

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  286. shade fern at 1:30 PM on June 21, 2011

    This item would be a great tool to create with! I have a background in graphic arts, painting and woodworking. I can’t think of a better addition to my tool box.
    I have an art group of friends that meets once a month and I’ve already mentioned this product to them. I’m sure it would become a part of my projects. I look forward to learning more about how you use it as well.

    Funky Junk you are such an inspiration!
    I found your blog in the middle of my first semester of a Sign Graphics class and I’m hooked!

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  296. Holly at 2:00 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve always loved everything you do, and I know most of your stuff is probably done on the “big one” , but it would be fun to start out with this and see what I could do!!! Please enter me in your give-away!!
    Thanks for always sharing your great ideas! Happy Summer!

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  299. rebecca at 2:24 PM on June 21, 2011

    i have been wanting one forever! ever since last halloween and i saw all the fun stuff people were doing with them like the cut out mice!
    rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

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  300. Jen@thecraftingfiend at 2:30 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve been drooling over silhouettes for months now! however being Canadian I am not able to get the deals and my budget is limited with being a stay at home mom. I am wanting to start doing craft shows/sales for a bit of extra income and a silhouette is my dream machine for giving me that extra edge with things I create! Great giveaway!

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  304. Gale at 2:56 PM on June 21, 2011

    Would love a chance to win one of these – I’ve wanted one forever but it’s just out of our budget these days. Thanks for the chance – love love love your blog, too!

    I think I’d personalize everything…even the dog if he’d stand still. LOL rubyslippers2007@yahoo(dot)com

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  307. Crystal at 3:03 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to own a silhouette!! I have been drooling over one for months now. ohhh the possibility’s! Canada needs one more awesome blogger- maybe that could be me with the help of this sweet prize! Thanks for the give away!

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  308. LoriD at 3:12 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’m so excited that this is open to Canadians! I would love one of these – I would use it all the time to make signs (like yours!), t-shirt designs, stencils…

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  314. Anonymous at 3:29 PM on June 21, 2011

    ..ok so I am about to bust a GUT wanting one of these!!!! my heart is beating faster just typing this THINKING and WISHING I WIN this baby!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!!! ok sorry – REALLY am excited!!
    nickie from Bama!!
    ngmoseley@yahoo.com

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  316. Caren G. at 3:40 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love a Silhouette to make a little extra money to help my family out. I would first start off making signs on some weathered wood I think. I love those,,,(sigh)

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  320. JenBreeze at 3:43 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win a Silhouette! My kids (ages 6 and 7) love the look of trendy and modern clothes. However, I can most afford simple plain shirts and basics. I would really be able to embellish their wardrobes with the Silhouette and iron on products! Thanks for the chance.

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  322. Kimmy at 3:44 PM on June 21, 2011

    I can’t even count how many craft projects I’d bookmarked that use a Silhouette. I would be so busy using this fun machine…mostly crafting things for my girls.

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  326. Maribel at 3:51 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve been lusting over a Silhouette for months now! I’ve see so many projects in blog-land that I’d love to be able to try. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  330. heart nan at 4:00 PM on June 21, 2011

    I have seventeen grandkids and I number everything I make for them… this would make my projects for them soooo much easier and FUN!!!
    Like. Heart. Love. Want. Thanks.

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  332. Diane Kuffler at 4:23 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to make some vinyl lettering for my walls. I would also like to do some reverse transfers and make some signs. Thanks for the chance!

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  334. TKYoung at 4:37 PM on June 21, 2011

    I want to win!!!! I have this at the top of my “wish list,” and I have a whole list of things that I am wanting to decorate. An old mirror, and some buckets, not to mention t=shirts! Oh, how badly i want one of these!

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  340. Joellen Jeffers at 4:53 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to have a Silhouette! First I would make a country style sign that says ‘Jeffers Farm’, next some matching T shirts for the family reunion! What a cool tool!

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  344. Erica @ Doodles and Doilies at 5:06 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win a silhouette because…well I am saving my money to buy one and it would be cool to win one. I am planning a Winnie the Pooh baby shower and a Prince party for this fall…it would be very helpful!

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  346. Jan at 5:08 PM on June 21, 2011

    Thank you Silhouette and you Donna for promoting this generous giveaway! Should I be blessed to be the lucky winner I would used the Silhouette machine for home and charity projects, the crafting possibilities are endless. I will Like Silhouette on facebook and post the giveaway on my facebook wall. My email address: JJgirl68@aol.com

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  349. Denise P. at 5:12 PM on June 21, 2011

    Right now I’m big into making cards; this would enhance them tremendously.
    flgirl1987 AT yahoo DOT com

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  350. Anonymous at 5:13 PM on June 21, 2011

    WOW!! I have just started checking out these nifty keen machines and was hoping to find a “real” review to make my decision on. I would love to have one of these babies snuggled up to my computer. Thanks, Donna, for sharing your honest but expert opinion… I love all of your COOL junknificent ideas, projects and decor and want to be just like you when I grow up!!! Debbie @ debbie.oneal@gmail.com

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  352. Margo at 5:22 PM on June 21, 2011

    If I had a Silhouette one of my first projects would be to make a beautiful scrapbook. Thanks for sharing such a generous giveaway!

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  355. Lori at 5:39 PM on June 21, 2011

    Wow, comment 201! Me, me because I need just one more million things to learn and do and add to my list. Would love using this thing.

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  357. Tiffani at 5:52 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’ve never owned a die-cutting machine of any type and would love to try this out! It would be fun to use it for making vinyl wall art, and scrapbook pages, and cards, and…

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  360. nikki at 5:56 PM on June 21, 2011

    After seeing your stairs, would love to re-create something similar on our recessed kitchen ceiling. So far its a patchwork of different lengths and widths of boards and want to a beach sign or lake sign theme, making some of the boards look like remnants of old signs. My email is zx11chick@yahoo.com

    Nikki

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  361. Mary-Jo at 6:09 PM on June 21, 2011

    Goodness, what to say that hasn’t already been said! I would so love to win the silhouette-to join the fun and make some wonderfulness!

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  364. Randi at 6:20 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to have one of these. We would use it for school projects. I want to make some vinyl wall quotes, etc. I think the possibilities would be endless if I had one! Thanks, Sillhouette, for sharing!

    Randi
    rgsnews@gmail.com

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  366. gina3 at 6:39 PM on June 21, 2011

    Why would I want to win one of these? Why not? Who wouldn’t? It would be awesome and so much easier than transferring with pencil lead or cutting out lettering by hand both of which I have to do now. With this many entries, I don’t think I have a chance but it’s fun to try! I’ll keep fingers and toes crossed! Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

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  371. Janie at 7:00 PM on June 21, 2011

    I need this my Cricut Expressions has died and I’ve been wondering…………cricut or silhouette? I am a big scrapbooker and used my cricut – a lot! Miss it so much I had to borrow my bff’s Cricut Create since she also has an Expression.

    Janie La Pierre

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  378. mrs. c at 7:16 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would slap Vinyl initials and quotes on every wall in my house and also in my pre-k classroom. I have seen these cutters before but never had anyone walk me through how to use it. Also understand that it will take some time to lean about it! I went from a PC to a Mac and just had to play with it. Thanks for offering this giveaway!

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  382. sheila tatum at 7:27 PM on June 21, 2011

    Ok, here I go again trying my best to win a silhouette. I would love to win this so I can get rid of all my other machines that will be unneccesary once I get this one. hstatum(at)intrstar(dot)net

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  383. Asiyah at 7:28 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’d love to make some signs to decorate our home. Three years after buying it, our walls are still mostly bare. This would be a well used item!

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  384. Anonymous at 7:30 PM on June 21, 2011

    I have been researching the silhouette now for a while and very much appreciate your review. I would LOVE to own one, but winning it would be “DA BOMB” (do they still say that:) I don’t facebook so this is my only hope! Rosemary/ScraftNH

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  389. Lesley Litrento at 7:50 PM on June 21, 2011

    Wow. I am number 201. I guess that gives me a chance to win, but wow….so many people want this machine. It says “kit” Is it a kit that goes with a machine?? or a machine?

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  390. Kelsey at 7:51 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would LOVE to win a Silhouette! I’ve been admiring all the projects I’ve seen online for ages now, and would love to be able to make some cool things of my own to spruce up our place.

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  394. Heaven's Walk at 8:10 PM on June 21, 2011

    Donna – I have admired your perfect stenciling on your wood crafts for so long, read about others having a Silhouette, and have been yearning for one to use on my own crafts! (I’m a “Donna-Wanna-Be” you know…lol!). Thank you for this great giveaway and the opportunity to win! ♥ You rock, girl!

    xoxo laurie

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  397. dieadjustormigrate at 8:19 PM on June 21, 2011

    I have seen these before and thought about all the fun things I could do with it. I am thinking of being able to print out favourite quotations and words to use in my art. And using it at school with my class. It would be awesome!!! My fingers are crossed…

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  406. Gayle at 8:27 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win one of these machines – i’ve heard they’re very versatile and can cut anything designed on your computer – much better than using cartridges and dye cutters!

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  410. Anonymous at 8:31 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win one of these Silhouettes! I’ve been quite envious of all of our U.S. friends who can enter these contests and now here is one for Canadians – Woo Hoo!
    Thanks!!
    JoAnn (info7miner@gmail.com)

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  419. Carolina Higgins higgins at 8:58 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would be a better person if Igot this machine! This would top off my craft making!! Also. Love tha you can use fonts from your computer! Such a bonus
    Thx Carolina

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  423. Jacqueline at 9:16 PM on June 21, 2011

    I want one of these so bad! I ask for my birthday but I doubt it will be coming. Since my guy doesn’t know much about online shopping. I have so many ideas on what I could make with this great machine!

    mysimplehomelife.com

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  426. Anonymous at 9:24 PM on June 21, 2011

    Debbie H
    I am starting the decorating, I have been so inspired by others and could really use by of these, it looks like it would be so handy

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  427. Ed, Tiff, Ella, & Ty at 9:24 PM on June 21, 2011

    I want…wait, I NEED a Silhouette! 🙂 I have been wanting one for a few months now after I see all the wonderful things you can do with one 🙂 I have a laundry list of crafty ideas I need to make…heat transfer for tshirts (lots of ideas here!), vinyl for some walls to decorate, vinyl for my glass canisters, etching for our shower door, etching for some flower pots…I could go on and on!

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  434. Evelene S at 9:34 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would love to win this to make personal cards, scrapbooking and vinyl letters and sayings. Thanks for a chance to win!
    esterling9 at aol dot com

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  444. The Sometimes Super Mom at 9:42 PM on June 21, 2011

    I look at the Silhoutte website frequently and LOVE it. I’ve done my research and I think it is so much better than its competitor. If I won this, I would use it to start a party planning business that I’m dreaming of! Soooo, you could make my dreams come true by picking me! 🙂

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  447. APRIL at 9:46 PM on June 21, 2011

    I wanna win sooooooo bad. My walls would look much better if thet had some vinyl art on them. And I could label the pantry all cutsie wootsie. Yep, I need this machine.

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  450. Anonymous at 9:48 PM on June 21, 2011

    Why I’d like to win a Silhouette??? Why NOT?? Tattoos for my kids at school, cards for my teachers, stencils for my side antique business. I’ve never heard of a Silhouette before you introduced them. I’m a believer!
    cyndi
    cyndismith1@suddenlink.net

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  456. paint_horse_milo at 9:56 PM on June 21, 2011

    I would LOVE to win the Silhouette because of the ENDLESS possibilities with it. I can only imagine all of the fun projects I could do for myself, and for others because of it. I also dont think I could ever afford one unless it was a giveaway deal. Winning this would be the highlight of my year – no kidding!!!

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  461. Vintage Pixie Studio at 10:03 PM on June 21, 2011

    OMG I must get my hands on this too cool tool. The possibilities are limitless-my mind is buzzing with ideas. I would love to win this!
    I have already liked silhoutte on facebook-now I am off to add it to my blog
    thanx for the opportunity

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  468. cindi m at 10:43 PM on June 21, 2011

    LOVE this machine. And a super BIG thanks for the heads up on the tips how to activate/share email on Blogger. I had never done this before. Your extra details ROCK!
    xxoo

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  473. The Whistle Stop at 11:06 PM on June 21, 2011

    Wow… that’s a cool little piece of equipment. I would get so much use out of it! I have a little store and I can see making lots of projects! It looks as if you could cut your own stencils. That would be awesome! Please enter me!
    Thanks,
    Laurie 🙂

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  475. Kris at 11:17 PM on June 21, 2011

    Oh Oh Oh, I neeeeeeeeeed one of these! I have so many ideas that are jam packed in my brain and it’s going to explode if I don’t get one of these. Signage for home decor, signs for the grandkids rooms, sports and inspiration. We are tattoo freaks. Well, not me but I could sure fake out my family by making my “own.” Have you ever had a creative door opened but you couldn’t step into the room for reasons of expense, or lack of supplies or inspiration? That’s how I feel. This doodad is definitely on my wish list.

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  480. Shel at 11:31 PM on June 21, 2011

    I’d love a Silhouette to make my own vinyl for my walls as well as a Pottery Barn knock-off of their vintage typewriter art…I have the graphics saved on my computer already and would love to be able to print them out on my Silhouette on transfer paper to put them on canvas.

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  490. Anonymous at 12:04 AM on June 22, 2011

    Now Donna some people are crafty & some people need help.An I need help !!! I could do so much with this machine.None of your other followers need this, they already have so much talent. This will help me level the playing field !! I liked silhouette on face book & shared the giveaway.

    Rebecca
    upbean@yahoo.com

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  494. Tres Denizac at 12:31 AM on June 22, 2011

    Donna,
    You have a lot of people already with good reasons to be a winner(and a lot of comments to read :0).
    I would just like to win one so I won’t be so frustrated about not having the time to make what I want…..not any a better reason than anyone else – thought I’d give a whirl….

    I already commented on facebook and on twitter – sent all to your page…

    my e-mail is: t.denizac@gmail.com

    ~I hope I’m the lucky U.S. winner~

    Thanks Donna!
    Tres

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  499. ezjoy at 1:54 AM on June 22, 2011

    I have been wanting one of these forever. I have so many crafty ideas floating around in my head – I am not sure I would get to them all. But I am making my sisters wedding invitations… so it would be really helpful for that!

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  500. juau4 at 1:55 AM on June 22, 2011

    I love your blog and all that you create! A Silhouette would be a blast to own! Just considering the many projects I could do is fun! Typography, scrapbooking, quilt stencils, temporary tattoos….wow!

    judy7885 at gmail dot com

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  511. Page Farm Chick at 5:54 AM on June 22, 2011

    I have admired your sign making for some time and have wanted to make a few (signs) for my old farmhouse restoration, but have lacked the time and more importantly the materials. This would be great. Would love to put it to the test.

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  513. ~~deb at 6:16 AM on June 22, 2011

    ***I NEED this!!! *** I am an old, arthritic, stay at home lady…so I need this crafty little tool to keep me occupied and off the computer, where I spend way too much $$$$. I might even make some ‘cash on the side’!! It looks like it would be soooo much FUN!!! (Also, I would love to have a ‘temp tat’!) 😉

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  522. JandDsmom at 7:51 AM on June 22, 2011

    Why I would love one….I’m a scrapbook-aholic!! I have to hand do everything. Not to mention that I’m the party thrower in the family, so this would be like the craft Gods opening the heavens to me! 😀

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  529. Anonymous at 8:28 AM on June 22, 2011

    I would love a Silhouette because I’m on move 28! It would be so great to have a Silhouette to cut out vinyls for the kids walls at each new home. Wowzers! would that make my life so much easier and the kids rooms instantly personalized!

    Candace
    jcbsja@yahoo.com

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  531. Anonymous at 8:29 AM on June 22, 2011

    Awwwwwwwwww shucks. Who wouldn’t want to win one of these babies? I’ve been dying to own one but the budget just doesn’t have a line item for it right now. I would love to win. Please?!?
    SuZeQ ~ kosec@sbcglobal.net

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  533. Deborah Letourenau at 8:32 AM on June 22, 2011

    I would love one of these to futher my Son’s Travel Ball Team. They are a non profit and need to raise funds to pay for tournaments and equipment. I have a background in photography and Media design. I would love to use all the applications of the silouette to create fun and new items to sell for the team.. ie tatoos, decals, shirts and team logos!! Please enter me into the drawing!!
    Thanks Deb
    tlcphotography@cfl.rr.com
    deborahann@cfl.rr.com

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