Silhouette Cameo Calendar Sticker Download

There is power in playing pretend.  Let me explain.

This winter, when Mark and I started jokingly talking about needing "chill pills" when were feeling stressed out, I seized the opportunity to make a gag gift for Mark this Christmas: an actual glass bottle of Reese's Pieces "Chill Pills" in a glass jar, old-timey drugstore labels and all.

The front label reads:

"Take two or more for instantaneous relief of stress and anxiety.  Side effects may include: sudden onset smiling, uncontrollable laughter, & extreme relaxation."

The best part is that once I created my design in Silhouette Studio, this project only took fifteen minutes to pull together.  And yet it gave Marksucha smile on Christmas morn.  He even brought it with him to Christmas dinner at his parents' house to show it off to everyone…and divy out chill pills to all in need.  (And you know how the holidays can get; chill pills are definitely in order!)

And now, three months later, we still take our "chill pills" on a regular basis.  Especially when we feel the stresses of life crop up.  Here's a conversation you'll frequently hear in our household:

L:  "Does someone need a chill pill?"

M:  "YES!  Please."Pause.  "Make it a full dose."

L:  "2 chill pills coming right up!"Hands over two chill pills.

M:Consumes them.  Sighs."I needed that."

L:  "Come to think of it, I could use a half-dose myself."Takes a chill pill.  Instant relief.

We're like two small children playing pretend!

But I kid you not, the chill pills work.  It's like the placebo effect.  We willingly suspend our disbelief (the official labels help) and convince ourselves that those aren't Reese's Pieces we're swallowing.  They're chill pills.  And the calming effect is almost immediate.  I've seen it work time and time again.  And now I'm wondering how we ever managed without them before!

And now, let me entertain you with a little "Chill Pill" advertisement that Mark and I had fun making:

Well friends, no need to wait for chill pills to hit the drugstore shelves.  If you'd like to get your hands on some or know someone who would, especially with April Fool's coming up, I have a FREE cut file for you today, as well as the step-by-step tutorial, so you can see how easy this whole process actually is.

UPDATE:Due to the high number of requests I got for a PDF printable, I have recently added one for free download with several different size options included.  That way, everyone can play!

Oh, and stay with me to the end if you have your sights set on a Silhouette Portrait because (eek!) I get to give one of these wonder-machines away to a lucky reader!

Tutorial

Step 1.  Prep your jar.Don't you love it when youfinallyhave the perfect opportunity to use an item that you have been saving forever?  Fellow hoarders, I see you nodding your heads!  Well, that was the case here.  This cinnamon stick jar was just too cute to toss, so I tucked it away in one of my craft bins for such a time as this.  I was able to get rid of the old labels with ease using some Goo Gone.  Easy as pie!

Step 2.  Create your design.I used the free online photo editor, PicMonkey, to create my designs.  Saved them to my computer and then opened them up in Silhouette Studio.  I just used the "trace" and "offset" tools to create cut lines just beyond the edge of my design.  Then, I used the ruler tool in my Designer Edition software to perfectly size the circle label to fit the jar cap.

Free Label Download

The thought of chill bill bottles cropping up around the world makes my heart so happy, and I'd love to help make that happen. So, I'm sharing my label designs for FREE with you all in both PDF printable and .studio cut file formats for Silhouette-users, so everyone can play.

You can sign up to download your free labels using the nifty form below or by clicking HERE. {Fine print: this design is for personal use only and is not to be used for commercial purposes. Thanks!}

Step 3.  Print your design.Prior to printing your design, there are just a few preparatory steps to take.  First, change your media size from the 12″ x 12″ default to letter size.  Do that under the PAGE tab.  Then, select the REGISTRATION MARKS tab in order to click "show registration marks."  Registration marks are the magical fairy dust to the entire print-and-cut process.  Essentially, they tell your machine exactly where your images are on the media when it comes time to cut.  So, as long as your design fits inside the registration marks, you're good to go!

Then, you're ready to load your printable foil (or sticker paper) into your printer and click print!  If you have the option, I recommend using your highest quality print settings and select "photo paper" as your media since it's akin in thickness to the foil.

And look how crisp the designs printed on my foil!

Step 4.  Cut out your labels.Here's where the magic happens!  So, take your sheet of printable foil and place it on the stickiest part of your mat, so it doesn't come unstuck in the process.  Then, use your machine's recommended cut settings for Printable Foil (adjusting your blade accordingly), and cut away.  Your machine will first scan the registration marks, so it can then cut exactly where it should.  This step in the process never ceases to amaze me.

Step 5.  Finish it up!Peel your fancy schmancy labels off of the printable foil sheet…

…apply them to your jar…

…and fill it up with your chill pills of choice (Reese's Pieces, Skittles, Tic Tacs…whatever floats your boat).  Then, let the chillaxing begin!

And I really do believe what I shared in the video yesterday, that while so many of the things that make our stomachs churn with anxiety feel huge at the time, really, in the light of eternity, they ain't that big 'a deal.   And sometimes it takes some silly pretend chill pills to put it all in perspective and remind us take life a little less seriously.

Silhouette Promotion

Well, if you're as excited about the print-and-cut possibilities as I am, you are in luck because today, Silhouette is kicking off a special promotion on all of their specialty media that runs through the end of the month.  When you use my affiliate codeCLOSETat checkout, you can get 30% off of each one of these items:

• Chipboard
• Double-Sided Adhesive
• Glitter
• Adhesive-Backed Cardstock
• Printable Kraft Paper
• Printable Sticker Paper
• Printable Cotton Canvas
• Magnet Paper
• Printable Tattoo Paper
• Printable Silver & Gold Foil
• Stencil Material
• Adhesive Corrugated Paper
• Vellum
• Adhesive Washi Sheets

That's quite a list, I know!  And I've gotten to play with a lot of the specialty media before.  In fact, there's a whole category in my Silhouette Tutorial Gallery devoted to specialty media that I'll include here, so you can see these products in action.

Now, in addition to the 30% off sale, there's more!  For those of you looking to make the leap into the wonderful world of Silhouette crafting, here are some amazing machine bundles that will keep you busy for quite some time with all the goodies they include:

• Silhouette CAMEO® and Specialty Media Collection (tattoo paper, kraft paper, gold foil, silver foil, white sticker paper, clear sticker paper, cotton canvas): $357.92 $269.99
• Silhouette Portrait™ and Specialty Media Collection (tattoo paper, kraft paper, gold foil, silver foil, white sticker paper, clear sticker paper, cotton canvas): $237.92 $129.99
• ALL Specialty Media is30% OFF!

Just use these links to visit the machine bundle page and the specialty media page; and when you're checking out, you can use my codeCLOSETto get the discounts!  You have from now untilMarch 31st for these awesome deals.  Happy shopping!

Have a most chillaxing rest of your week, friends!

Full Disclosure:I was not compensated for this post; however, I received free product in exchange for an honest review.  This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you make a purchase using my code, I receive a small commission.  Please rest assured that as always, I only recommend products that I use and love.  And I seriously heart my Silhouette Cameo!

Source: https://www.thinkingcloset.com/2014/03/20/chill-pills-gag-gift-silhouette-giveaway/

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