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My First Vinyl Projects!!

26
Dec 2011

One of the reasons I started this blog was to learn new things!

Well, I’ve been holding off trying vinyl projects because  – I’ll confess  – I was a little intimidated. I was afraid it would be like . . . . Paper. And you guys know how I feel about paper. ;)

I’m happy to say that I have finally made some vinyl projects and I had so much fun!!!

Oh My Crafts (that really fun online craft shop that participated in Black Friday Giveaway Day) offered to send me some vinyl to review. I thought that would be a perfect time to try it out!!

They sent me some regular vinyl in fun colors, some glittery vinyl and some chalkboard vinyl and transfer paper! They also sent me a cool idea book and a squeegee type thing. They provided me with some instructions too – which came in really handy because I had no idea what I was doing!! :)

So here’s what I made!

My first project was this “Be Merry & Bright” sign for my Christmas Mantel. I used their Ruby Glitter vinyl. It was super easy to do!! I was worried about getting all the letters on correctly, but I used the transfer paper and it just went on so easy!
I spray painted the frame turquoise to match my mantel and backed the glass with cream-colored burlap. I am really happy with how cute and easy it was!

Here’s a closeup so you can see the glitter in the vinyl.

You can’t see it at this angle, but I do have three or four bubbles. I’m going to have to work on making sure those are out better in future projects.

For my next project, I wanted to make something fun – so I created a cute little skin for my phone!
I used the Turquoise Blue Vinyl and cut out this fun retro camera shape with my Silhouette.

This one was pretty easy to do – though I’ll admit those little lines at the bottom were kind of tricky. That was really all me though – I am still trying to figure out the way to transfer these designs smoothly.
I loved how easy the vinyl was to cut and work with though!

I think it will be fun to change out designs too – I can peel it off and make something new whenever I want!

Last up – of course I had to make something with the chalkboard vinyl!!
We’re re-doing my daughter’s room and I wanted to make a fun chalkboard/style artwork frame for her. I had a large 16 x 20 frame that I added some fun Amy Butler print to.
I cut out (by hand) a fun scroll-y shape and added it to the front of the glass! Super quick – super cute – chalkboard art!

I drew out 1/4 of the shape on a piece of paper. Then I traced the image onto the back of the chalkboard paper, turning the drawn out shape to make the other three sides of the whole shape. That way all the sides would be even and match.
I cut out the image with regular scissors and applied it to the glass with the transfer paper. I really made sure to get out all the bubbles with the little squeegee they sent me.

It’s super easy to write on – she can write out notes, reminders, assignments – whatever!

Plus I think the chalkboard vinyl looks so cute against the colorful fabric!

If you would be interested in the pattern for the chalkboard shape, let me know!

So I feel pretty excited about my first vinyl projects!! They were really fun to do!
I’m definitely just a beginner though – so if you have any tips or advice for me, I’d love to hear it!! I am looking forward to doing more projects soon!

Disclaimer: Oh My Crafts sent me this awesome vinyl to review. All opinions and ideas in this post were mine. :)

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Merry Christmas!!!

24
Dec 2011

Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas from all of us in the FT house!

I am so thankful for all of you!! I pray you have a peaceful, happy holiday with your family and friends!

~Bev

Luke 2: 1-20

1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14“Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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Giveaway Winner and Weird Searches!

23
Dec 2011

Happy Friday all!!

With Christmas being 2 days away – I’m cutting back a bit! So we’re going to do the features next week – and this post will be short and sweet!

The winner of the Brooke Haven Minerals Giveaway from Blush Boutique is:

#108 – Debra L – who said, “I liked Blushed boutique on FB!”

Congrats Debra – I’ll be sending you an email!

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I’m also going to leave you with some weird searches – to get you through the holiday. :)

• We had a search this week for “random toenails“. Apparently when you use the word “toe” in your blog name, you open yourself up to a whole world of toe related searches. I had no idea. And these are just the ones that I show you guys. Let me just say, “Ewwwww”.

• We also had, “funky way to lay out forks“. We usually put ours next to our plates. But we’re boring like that.

•And last up we had . . . wait for it . . .  someone searching for “flamingo testi gif“. I’ll give you a minute here.
Ok – Sorry to disappoint our random searcher but this is a G-rated Flamingo site and proud of it.
And I hope you realize the searches we could possibly get now because I have printed out that word. . .  I’m a little afraid.

Well – there’s a mental image with to leave you on Christmas Weekend!!

Remember – no Think Pink Sundays this weekend – it will return on New Years weekend if you want to link up and party through the New Year with us!

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