Silhouette on my Wish List?

My husband begs me to write a wish list every year. This year I going to try to make one. With making gifts and making sure everyones Holiday season special, it is hard to sitting down and write a list for me but it is a lot of fun too!

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There is one item that I do not know a lot about but I think it would be awesome to try it.
It is called the Silhouette! Have you heard about it??

It is a craft cutter! You can cut vinyl, card stock and more using this device and your computer.

If any of you know more about the Silhouette digital cutting machine please share.
I want to hear the good, bad and the ugly.

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This would be a big gift so I would hate to get it and not use it or not enjoy using it.
Please share what you know.

I really would appreciate any feedback!

Comments

The {G} Family said…

I can't believe nobody has commented on this yet! I was waiting to hear all these fabulous things! Anyway, I came back to tell you that I ordered one, and it's here, but I haven't had time to use it yet. However...I have grand dreams of her and I becoming bff's! :)

December 5, 2010 at 8:59 AM

Sew Spoiled said…

I was hoping to receive a ton of feedback. I know everyone is busy this time of year. Please tell us about your first experience , The {G} Family! We would love to hear about you opening the box and your first try making something with the Silhouette!
Thanks!
Leah

December 5, 2010 at 9:19 AM

Good Golly Ginger - Katie Dold said…

I've had the silhouette for a year now, and I LOVE it! I'm a scrapper so I use it for cutting paper. Through a lot of trial and error, I can use it pretty efficiently now with different thicknesses of paper. Be patient. Vinyl and transfer paper will be a lot easier because it's a specific setting on the cutter - no guessing and checking. I recommend getting a subscription so you can download a bunch of designs. The new software update makes the silhouette much more user friendly.

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