Just before the holidays, I snagged a great deal on a Silhouette Cameo bundle. It’s the ultimate consumer craft machine – between all the cut files from other designers and the ability to create my own cut files in Adobe Illustrator, the options for being creative are really limitless.
JAM Paper has an amazing selection of envelopes and paper sheets in every color and size you can imagine (and if that’s not enough, they also have wrapping paper, office supplies, and a whole host of other stuff). They sent me a package of ultra-versatile letter-size Kraft paper (and matching Kraft envelopes – both 100% recycled with post-consumer waste), and I knew pairing them with the Cameo’s power would let me make some cute and crafty Valentine’s Day treats.
I also had some sheets of colored cello lying around (like anyone would, of course) so I knew I wanted to make something to play with transparency and create a little piece of “love art” to hang up at home or the office.

See? It even says right on the package that it’s perfect for crafts!
I found some great heart-shaped word art to load up in the Cameo, and I sized it to fit my paper.

Watching the Cameo work is super-cool.
After the Cameo made the cut, I used a glue pen to adhere the cello to the cut. I was worried that it wouldn’t stick, but the cello clung right to the glue. Score! Once the glue dried, I trimmed around my heart shape and was able to stick it up on my window – the perfect little bit of color to brighten up my desk and celebrate love.
I was digging the cello and kraft combo, so I decided to go back to the Cameo once more and make a few *actual* Valentine’s to give out on Valentine’s Day. I found some cards I like and resized them so I could get two on a sheet – waste not, want not!
Once the Cameo was done cutting, I followed the same steps I used on my heart suncatcher – I used my glue pen to get in the delicate parts of the card and then carefully laid the cut design onto the cello. The cards turned out pretty snazzy, I must say. I think some other holidays call for this special treatment.
After all that, I think the envelopes felt a little left out. So I decided to punch a few holes.
Nope, these aren’t going in the mail. Jason is a nostalgic guy who’s not really into material gifts (which makes Christmas shopping that much more difficult). But since we’ve got a ton of pictures piling up on our hard drive, and I’ve even in some of them now that I’m not so ashamed of how I look, I figured he’d enjoy a handy photo album. The envelopes create pockets to store the photos in so I don’t have to tack anything down.
What crafty goodness is everyone else making to celebrate the season of love?
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These are great, they are so cute and I love the cello behind it.
I just couldn’t love that more. That paper is really versatile, and now I just that and a Cameo!
Love all of those crafts. I am a big fan of Kraft paper… I am going to have to go check out JAM Paper.
This year, our craft is pencil monster valentines.
I want a Cameo and JAM paper! I love how that turned out!
I absolutely love the look of this paper, it’s so pretty and subtle! Your Heart cut out is gorgeous!
Oh my gosh, I love them all. I want a Silhouette so bad. I know my daughter would love the flair it would add to all her crafts. One day. 😉
I have a friend who would love this! Passing it on! Thanks!
I love both of the crafts you did. They came out great. I am dying to get a Silhouette.
I don’t even craft and I want a Cameo now – sheesh how’s that for marketing?!
I love that stencil cut out!
Those are so pretty! I’d love to do crafts like that!
Oh my gosh, I want to make crafts like that! I need a cameo and some jam paper!
Now, you have me convinced that I NEED a Cameo. 🙂
Tis the season for Valentine’s crafts. I LOVE these that you’ve done with Jam Paper.
These are so crafty and cute!
So cute! I definitely need to get a Cameo soon!
Very cute, I just got a cameo, and have been playing around with it. Hopefully I will figure it all out soon
I haven’t used my Silhouette in forever because the supplies were too expensive. I need to check this out. thanks!
I love this. I want to look for this the next time I am shopping for craft supplies.
Very cute! I love using my cameo for fun holiday projects. I will definitely be checking them out for some new supplies! -Visiting from the SITS girls
Congrats on your new machine! Your cards turned out GREAT! I love the cello on them. 🙂 Sharing the SITS love today. 😉
Joy
Gah! This is so neat! Had no clue this thingamadoodle existed. Your card turned out great!
How cute, looks like you could do a lot of projects! They look great.
I’m pinning this. What a neat project. Now just to get a cameo….
These are so cute! I want to get crafty now.
Wow love these cards and all the ideas. Valentine’s Day is just so fun! Will be pinning this! 🙂
So So So CUTE!!!!! I love that idea. I am gonna have to make some of these!!
Looks like a fun craft to make. Very cute too!
That. Is. So. COOL! I want one. NOW!
So cute! You are talented 🙂
This is such a cool project! Love it!