Free Printable Boo Sign for Halloween

It's that time of year again. Can you believe it's less than two weeks until Halloween? Have you seen any "We've been Boo-ed" signs popping up in your neighborhood. We can help you get started in your own neighborhood. Just click the link to download your free printable Boo sign and print 2 copies of it.

Then include it with a delicious treat that you've bought or made and secretly leave it on your neighbors' doorsteps. It will be fun to watch how quickly it spreads through your neighborhood.

If you'd like to make a yummy treat yourself, try these Halloween S'mores in a Jar.

Here's what you need:



1 quart jar
1 sleeve graham crackers
1 package holiday Peeps
1 bag of holiday M&Ms candies (regular not peanut)
1/3 cup brown sugar

1. Crush the graham crackers to crumbs.

2. Layer 2/3 of the crumbs in the jar and pack them down.

3. Place about 1/4 cup of M&Ms candies on top of the graham crackers.

4. Arrange the Peeps standing up, facing out around the
inside of the jar. 

5. Carefully spoon remaining cracker crumbs in the center of the jar to support the
peeps, pressing down to keep it snug.

6. On top of this pour 1-1/4 cup M&M's.

7. Spoon 1/3 cup brown sugar into center of M&M's, gently pressing with a spoon. If
you have any room left over, then fill the jar to the top with M&Ms.

Then print out our tag with directions and attach it to the jar.

Have fun and Happy Halloween!. 

I LOVE Pinterest

Have your discovered Pinterest yet? I joined immediately upon first hearing about it and very quickly became addicted to it. If you're on it, please come follow me here and if you're on, please leave a message in the comments and I'll follow you too.

I am a huge Google reader fan, so I'm grateful for Pinterest because it allows me to manage it all in an organized, visual way (if only I could find a way to do that with my piles of magazine tear sheets.) I like being able to store everything on one site. I can also peruse the great finds of others, who have amazing taste, and discover things I never would have known about.

At this point, Pinterest is still invitation only, so if you'd like an invite, just email me at angela (at) simplysilhouettes.com.  Happy Pinning! (and don't say I didn't warn you.)

Silhouette Party Inspiration

We're loving all the silhouette inspiration popping up in parties lately, especially those inspired by children's literature. Here are a few of our favorites:

Mary Poppins Party

via Oh Dee Doh

Peter Pan Party

from The House that Lars Built via Oh Happy Day

Another great Peter Pan Party

from Swoon

And an adorable Goldilocks and the Three Bears Party

designed by Frog Prince Paperie via The Sweetest Occasion

What other children's stories do you think would work well as silhouettes?

Celebrate your Grad

  

Our oldest is finishing up elementary school this year, and while we won't be having a huge shindig, it's still a great reason to celebrate. If you've got a graduate in your family or if you're one yourself, you'll love our new collection of printable Custom Silhouette Announcements and Invites. You can find them here in our Etsy Shop. Just choose your design and customize the copy for either an announcement or party invitation and they're available in an array of colors.

 

And don't forget our FREE Graduation Cupcake Topper and Wrapper Printables.

Many thanks to Skip To My Lou, Tip Junkie, One Pretty Thing and Craftlinky for sharing them.

Pop Culture Cameos

I came across Olly Moss' silhouette exhibit "Pop Cameos" last night and would love to see it in person. Here's a sample of his work. See how many of the silhouette you can identify.

images via The Fox is Black

You can read more about it here.

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing a Happy Mother's Day to you all today. This has long been one of my favorite poems, since becoming a parent. One I often remember while looking at the pile of laundry that needs to be folded or the dishes that need to be washed. I was lucky enough to come across this version at Lay Baby Lay,  which graciously offers it as a free printable here.

Words to live by.

Announcing our New Silhouette Wedding Collection

We're so excited about the launch of our Wedding Collection. We've been working hard to develop a unique collection of completely customizable silhouette products for your special day.  Here's a sampling of what you'll find:

Cake topper photos by Barbara Hill Photography

Ring bearer pillow photo by Blue Wing Photos

We've got custom cake toppers, ring bearer pillows and certificates. You can find it all here in our Etsy Shop.  Please take a look around and let us know what you think. Also, if you have any product suggestions, we'd love to hear them.