I interrupt our regularly scheduled paper crafting program to bring to you a DIY with… vinyl?! I know – not paper, but hear me out. This DIY Diamond Trinket Dish was a great way for me to do a simple project with vinyl. I had never used this medium before and I’m not sure why, because now I want to adhere vinyl to everything. I digress. Alexis from Persia Lou was sweet enough to ask me if I would be interested in joining her and a bunch of other lovely creative bloggers in a hop and giveaway that was vinyl-related. This was the perfect opportunity for me to try something new and creative, and I hope you will too. If you just discovered vinyl and want to take your interest and learning further, Alexis just launched her online Craftsy course, Silhouette Savvy: Venture into Vinyl – Yay, Alexis!

In this video-based online course, Alexis will walk you through creating eleven different vinyl projects. You will get all the cut files you need as well as video guidance for each step, and you will learn techniques such as layering adhesive vinyl, cutting large-scale decals, using the print and cut feature with printable heat transfer material, creating vinyl stencils for screen printing, and more. Details on the giveaway and links to incredible inspiration are below this tutorial…

The What

Silhouette Studio (there is a free version!)

Silhouette cutting machine (I used my CAMEO)

Vinyl (I purchased and used the vinyl and tools from this Silhouette Vinyl Starter Kit )

) Diamond shape (you can make your own here or download the Studio 3 file here)

Dish – I got these dishes but you can use any small white dish

The How

In Silhouette Studio, open your diamond design Set the Diamond shape to Cut Edge so that the cut lines are now on the internal and external edges of the shape Resize and replicate the design on your page for as many dishes you a doing Load your vinyl with no cutting mat Send to cut using Vinyl settings Once cut, unload and peel away the negative space of your shape, so that the diamond is left (the starter kits comes with a hook that is very helpful) Use the transfer paper to transfer your vinyl to your dish (the starter kits comes with a scraper that is very helpful)

And that’s it! You now have these cute little dishes you can give as presents or keep for yourself! What sort of trinkets will you keep in your new trinket tray?



Thank you to Expressions Vinyl for providing awesome vinyl to our awesome bloggers, and thanks to Persia Lou, Silhouette, and Craftsy for sponsoring our giveaway!

Don’t miss all of these amazing vinyl crafts – so much inspiration!

Hand Lettered Elf Food Groups T-Shirt – Pitter and Glink

Monogramed Hairbrush – The Craft Patch

Bring Wine Winter Socks – Tried & True

Hello My Name Is Personalized Newborn Onesie – Where the Smiles Have Been

Hakuna Moscato Wine Glass Decal – That’s What Che Said

Vinyl Christmas Countdown – Sugar Bee Crafts

Made with Love Vinyl Gift – A Girl and a Glue Gun

Merry Christmas Door Hanger – Minted Strawberry

Get Your Write On Pencil Holder – Delineate Your Dwelling

Thankful Jar – Kiki & Company

Gimme Some Sugar Hand-Lettered Dish Cloth – Persia Lou

DIY Elf Quote Christmas Pillows – A Kailo Chic Life

Giant Hello Sign Tutorial – Ginger Snap Crafts

DIY Baby Mobile – Sew What Alicia

DIY Framed Clipboard – Sisters What

Believe in Magic Christmas Banner – Happiness is Homemade

Chalk Style Snowflake Ornaments – Flamingo Toes

Merry Plate – One Artsy Mama

Feast Mode Thanksgiving T-Shirt – Dream a Little Bigger

DIY Christmas Star – Cutesy Crafts

O Holy Night Christmas Star – A Pumpkin and a Princess

Tis The Season Shadow Box – Practically Functional





Now, time for our giveaway! One of you lucky folks will win everything you need to start making your own amazing vinyl projects! The prize includes a brand new CAMEO 3 (yay!), a collection of vinyl, and the Silhouette Savvy: Venture into Vinyl Craftsy Class. The giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only (sorry, international friends) 18 or older and will close midnight Monday 11/21 Pacific Time.

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