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THiRSTY THURSDAY

defined as a day to...

share something...ANYTHING...

that makes my mouth water...

quenches my creative tastebuds...

satisfies my thirst for inspiration...

or leaves me "creatively parched"

and ultimately wanting for more...

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Stop the presses!

Look what hit my inbox yesterday...

It was exactly one week ago that I shared with you the Silhouette Cameo™...
and how it has been on my radar for some time.

To my delight...
Silhouette has now announced the release of "The Silhouette Portrait...a smaller, lighter version of the popular Silhouette CAMEO®."

Here are the details taken from the email I received, quoted verbatim...


"The Silhouette Portrait™ has the same motor and cutting mechanism as the CAMEO, yet the entire unit weighs only 3.5 pounds. The Portrait can cut all the same types of materials that the CAMEO can (including all Silhouette branded materials) and includes a cutting mat that will accept Letter (8.5 in x 11 in) and A4 sized sheet goods. Like the CAMEO, the Portrait has an optical scanner so it can be used with a home printer to create print & cut projects. Of course, the Portrait also includes our powerful Silhouette Studio® software—allowing users to create their own designs and cut the fonts already installed on their computers. 

Perhaps the most appealing feature of the new Silhouette Portrait™ is the low cost. With an MSRP of just $199.99, the Portrait will appeal to individuals who want a quality electronic cutting tool at an amazing price. 

With the release of the Portrait, we will still be offering the Silhouette CAMEO® so that our customers can choose between the extra features of the CAMEO (wider cutting surface, LCD display, SD card compatibility) or the lower price and portability of the Portrait." 

Fun fabulous projects...just minutes away...

Here's the scoop:

The Silhouette Portrait™ is an electronic cutting tool for personal use. Like a home printer, it plugs into your PC or Mac® with a simple USB cable. However, instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more up to 8" wide and 10 feet long. The machine also has the ability to register and cut printed materials.

HERE'S WHAT COMES IN THE PACKAGE:

Silhouette Portrait™ electronic cutting tool

Silhouette Studio® software for Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac® OS X 10.5.8 and higher

50 exclusive cuttable designs

Power cable, USB cable

8" cutting mat

Cutting blade

$10 gift card to the Silhouette Online Store

Basic Instruction Guide

Item Number: SILHOUETTE-PORTRAIT 

MSRP $199.99

Are you excited??

Be sure to check in tomorrow for...

Fun PRiNTABLES and simple DiY ideas

KEEPiNG iT REAL

You WANT me to get this machine...

Can you imagine all of the templates I'll create for you Silhouette users??

What's your vote?

The Silhouette Cameo or the brand-spankin' new Silhouette Portrait?

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THiRSTY THURSDAY
defined as a day to...
share something...ANYTHING...
that makes my mouth water...
quenches my creative tastebuds...
satisfies my thirst for inspiration...
or leaves me "creatively parched"
and ultimately wanting for more...
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I have been drooling coveting admiring this amazing piece of technology for almost 2 years now...

 Silhouette Cameo

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WHAT IS THIS EXACTLY?

Answer taken straight from the Silhouette Cameo website

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THE THiNGS IT CAN HELP YOU CREATE

Custom cupcake wrappers and etched glass (using vinyl cut outs and etching cream)

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Paper Elements and designs for creating embellishments for cards, scrapbook pages and paper crafts...

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Sketched Designs, Vinyl Art for Home Decor, Custom Apparel and more!

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There is even "Specialty Media" available through the Silhouette Store

including Magnet Paper, Wood Paper and Temporary Tatoo Paper.

Want to know the newest product just announced??

Gold and Silver Foil Paper!!

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It pains me to say... 

I still cannot call myself "the proud owner" of this powerful creative tool...

especially since I know it was designed specifically with ME in mind.  *grin*

I am currently working on acquiring it...

by adding it to the very top of my upcoming birthday wish list...*wink*

I'll keep you posted on my progress.

I highly encourage you to follow Silhouette on Facebook...

Learn more about the Silhouette on the Silhouette site...

And keep updated on new product releases and fun projects on the Silhouette Blog...

In the meantime...

there are LOTS of Silhouette Cameo Giveaways going on RIGHT NOW.

You can either google them to find them all... *wink*

or here's a direct link to a giveaway going on over at Brown Paper Packages.

Speaking of Giveaways...
Last day to enter the SPiNNiNG LEAF GiVEAWAY going on right now...
THREE winners will be picked to win SIX of their amazing Oreo® Cookie Molds.
Winners will be announced on Friday!!

KEEPiNG iT REAL

I can't tell you how many blog contests/giveaways I've entered to try and win one...*blushing*

Oh yes...

yes I have.