Valentine's Day Gift Idea!

Hi Everyone!
I am really excited to show you a gift I have been working on for the past few days!  I wanted to make something special for my husband this year, and as soon as I found this frame (on clearance at Hobby Lobby!) I knew what I wanted to do!

Here is the before:

This is a metal frame that was marked down to $5 and I knew that vinyl would stick really well to it.  I wanted to remind my husband everyday how much I love him, so I thought I could add some chalkboard vinyl with the exact amount of days!  The font I used is Playball and I found the hearts in the silhouette store. I used Pink by design Twine and some heart embellishments to finish it off.  I love how I can keep changing the days as I go!

Here it is after:

Isn't this a fun idea!!  I am going to keep it next to his side of the bed so he sees it everyday.  Click HERE to see the website I used to find out how many days it had been since I fell for my sweet guy :-)

Thanks for stopping by today! Come back tomorrow and check out the fun Valentine's Day blog hop I am in for Pink by Design!!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design 2 year Anniversary Challenge #1

Hi Everyone!!
I am sure you have already heard the news that this weekend is Pink by Design's 2 year Anniversary!! There is so much going on this weekend to celebrate!  Today, there is a challenge every hour on the Pink by Design Blog.  Link up your projects and then join us for the U-Stream tonight to see if yours is a winner!!  Click here to go to the challenges!

The first Challenge is Home Decor.  I wanted to share this fun little note holder that doubles as decor :-)  I used a clipboard from the dollar store and then modge podged some patterened paper onto it.  I added lots of ribbon and finished it off with a Pink by Design Sentiment.  This sentiment comes from the set called "My Favorite Kind."

I just love this sentiment!!!

Now, I can't wait to see what you all make! :-)

~Rebekah

Awesome lighting idea

Hi Everyone,
I was browsing around on the silhouette flickr group yesterday and came across a really cute idea that I wanted to try.  It took no time at all because I had everything I needed and love how it turned out.

What you will need:
Words or designs cut out on cardstock (don't necessarily need an electronic cutter for this)
Repositional spray adhesive
lamp shade

Before Pic:

All you do is lay out your design face up, spray with adhesive and stick it to the inside of your lamp shade.  I did it while it was on so I could make sure the placement is how I wanted it.  The best part is, if you mess up or don't want it on anymore, just peel it off.  Make sure it isn't touching your light bulb for any reason also just to be safe.

Here is what it looks like when the light gets turned on:

I found this in the silhouette store and thought it would be perfect for my bedroom lamp. My husband thought I had worked so hard to make it but it took less than 10 minutes ;-)

Have a wonderful weekend,

~Rebekah

Glass etching vinyl

Hi Everyone!
We were invited to a birthday party this weekend for a 1 year old.  I always have a hard time buying a gift because I know they are going to get so many toys and usually there are duplicates.  I decided to make a gift that would be cute in the little guy's room.  I found this floating frame at Michaels 50% off and used my glass etching vinyl that I got from craftvinyl.com to personalize it.

I didn't have any pictures of the little guy so I used his invitation.  I am also giving his mom pre-cut vinyl with other numbers so she can change it out for years to come.  That is the best part of this etching vinyl (It can be changed!)

The fonts I used were Qumpelka#12 for the top and Playball for the bottom.

Sarah over at http://www.pinkcricut.com did a cute floating frame with their individual names and I wanted to try it out also.  I found this floating frame on clearance at Michaels for $7.99 and used my etching vinyl with it.  Same fonts as above.  I put an 8x10 photo inside ;-)

Have a great day!

~Rebekah

I'm back!

Hi Everyone!
I don't know what is going on at our house but we have all gotten sick multiple times this year!!  Last Monday I woke up with double pink eye and it was no better on Thursday. Turns out I scratched my cornea and that was why I was in so much pain!  Needless to say, I didn't get to craft or anything last week because I only had one "good" eye.
I forgot to show you the Easter eggs I decorated with my two little boys so I thought I would share those with you today.  It is my turn to post over at Pink by Design tomorrow and it is a super fun card ( you don't want to miss it!)

We had a lot of fun making them! My kids were sad when they had to go ;-)

~Rebekah

More St. Paddy's Day inspiration

Hey Everyone,

I am really trying to post everyday but can't seem to get everyone in my house healthy at the same time!  I have been in my craft room making lots of things but just haven't had a chance to take pictures of them to get up here on my blog.  I just wanted to share with you a couple more things I have altered to fit in with St. Paddy's Day!

The first is this candle holder I received for Valentine's day!  I added some fun ribbon, a shamrock from the silhouette store, a button and Pink by Design twine to give it a new look for this month! So many possibilities from month to month :-)

For another project I took an empty blueberry container  and turned it into a little treat box for a friend.  There aren't any treats in it yet because I haven't been able to get to the store, but I am heading out soon!  I trimmed some patterned paper down to fit on top and added another shamrock from the silhouette store.  I am loving buttons and twine right now so I added those and then hand wrote the sentiment!

I love re-purposing things around the house to make fun gifts and decor!  Before you throw something out, think twice!  :-)

~Rebekah

Valentine's Day Countdown (day10)

Happy Friday Everyone!
My boys are feeling a little bit better today and I was able to get into my craft room for a few minutes.  Yesterday, I saw a deal on one of the coupon sites for 5 clothespin chalkboard holders for $5.  I thought to myself, that would be so easy to do!

Supplies I used
~ clothespins
~ Valentine's day paper
~ Modge Podge
~Chipboard
~Chalkboard vinyl
~Glue Gun
~ATG Gun
~Magnet

I cut the paper to fit the top of the clothespin and modge podged it on.  When it was almost dry, I used a nail file to file down any excess paper along the edges.  I used my rotary cutter to cut chipboard into a rectange and adhered matching paper to it with my atg gun.  I then used my rotary cutter to cut chalkboard vinyl a little smaller than the rectangle and stuck it right on.  I attached the chipboard to the clothespin with a glue gun and then used the glue gun to adhere the magnet to the back!

Super Easy and I love how they turned out!  I am going to make one for each of my boys to display their "artwork" and maybe a few others to organize things around the house :-)

I am going to pin a picture of my boys on this one ;-)

It was such a quick project! They were up on my refrigerator within 15 minutes!!

Don't forget the "Love my Cameo" blog hop tomorrow morning!!  There will be lots of beautiful projects and some fun prizes!!

~Rebekah

Sick day!

Hi Everyone,

Well, is seems the sicky bugs have hit my house and I have my hands full with two very sick little boys! They just want to cuddle on the couch which I am totally enjoying, just wish they would feel better!  I have not had a chance to put together a Valentine project for today but I do have a kitchen project I did a few weeks ago that I would like to share with you.

I found this cookie sheet at the dollar store and new I could do something with it!  I found the pretty paper at JoAnn's and got to work.  I originally tried to modge podge this to the cookie sheet and it DID NOT work!  It was bubbling up and moving all over the place (might have something to do with it being non-stick).  I washed it off and started over.  I used my atg gun to stick it down and tried to modge podge a little over it and it still bubbled so I just left the top alone.

I then used my cameo to cut some chalkboard vinyl and the word "menu" at the top.  The magnet I used was just a plain one from Hobby Lobby.  I cut my matching paper to fit the circle and modge podged it on.  I waited for it to dry and then put a layer of "glossy accents" to give it a clear bubbled effect.

I have this on the counter in my kitchen and change it every sunday with our new Menu :-)

Oh, before I forget...

I also wanted to let all my followers know that I am going to be in a Cameo Blog Hop this Saturday!!  Make sure you come by and check out all of the amazing projects created by some super talented ladies!! Your first stop will be Amy Chomas so come check it out Saturday morning! 

Have a great day!

~Rebekah

Valentine's Day Countdown!

Hi Everyone!

Can you believe that we are in February already? Where does the time go?!  I thought it would be fun to have a Valentine's Day Countdown! Everyday leading up to Valentine's Day, I will post a "LOVE" themed project.

To start it off, I have a picture frame that I found at Michaels for $1!  I painted it with white acrylic paint (took 3 coats) and waited for it to dry thoroughly.  I then used my silhouette to cut out the intricate heart design on red vinyl.  I had a little bit of trouble getting it to stick, but once it was on there it stayed.  I then added a few rhinestones to the inside of the heart for a little sparkle!

I wanted to keep this frame simple so I just added some black ribbon and used a heart shaped brad to attach it.  The sentiment is from Pink by Design.

I really like how it turned out and that it really only cost about $1!  Might use this idea and make a frame for every holiday ;-)


Have a great day!


~Rebekah

Super Simple Valentine Wreath

Hi Everyone,

I have been using my machines a lot lately and decided to give them the day off for this project! I found the wreath for about $3 with coupon at hobby lobby and knew I could spruce it up just a little :-)

I picked out my ribbon first and then found some paper in my stash that went with it. I cut the paper into 12 inch strips and scored at every half inch. I then folded on the lines like an accordion. I taped it together to form a circle and then made it lay flat to look like a flower. I then punched a 1 inch circle and hot glued it to the back so it would stay together.

The "LOVE" sentiment and the twine is from Pink by Design. I hot glued it on with a button that I had laying around and then glued them how I wanted onto the wreath. I am really happy with how it turned out!

Have a beautiful day!

~Rebekah

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Fun Birthday Gift idea Part 2

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday I showed you some fun aprons that I did for a birthday gift. Today, I am going to show you the rest of the gift. This idea can be used for other celebrations or holidays also, just change up the sentiment on it.

I found this adorable idea on papertrey inks site. I wrapped a box of cake mix with two pieces of cardstock. Box sizes are all a little different so just measure it out before you do it. I then added a strip of card stock that I had scored to fit tubes filled with sprinkles. I found my tubes at hobby lobby in the jewelry section. I believe I got six of them for less than two dollars with my coupon! I then used another piece of cardstock to make the cover that goes over the tubes.

I then wrapped one piece of ribbon up and around both sides of the box to give it handles and make it sturdy. I can carry it by the handles and it holds the weight perfectly.

The front pocket I designed on my own my measuring, cutting and scoring until it fit. I used one of my border punches for the top.

I found the zebra print paper at hobby lobby and thought it would be perfect to match the aprons from yesterday. I then used the print and cut function on my silhouette to get the cute cupcake tag for the front.

To finish it off, I hand cut the flap on the top and secured it with velcro. This makes it easy to open it to get to the sprinkles! The twine and Happy Birthday sentiment are both from Pink by Design!

I absolutely love how this turned out and I am definitely going to give a lot of these this year! So easy and inexpensive to do!

Have a great day!

Rebekah

Fun Birthday Gift idea!

Hi Everyone,

I have a super fun gift idea for you today. We are going to a birthday party in a couple weeks for adorable, soon to be 4, twin girls! I was really struggling with an idea for a gift because they have EVERYTHING!! I decided to walk through Hobby Lobby and see if I could get any inspiration and came across some adorable child size zebra print aprons. I thought it would be super cute to put their first initial on each apron and then give them baking stuff that they can do with their mom :-)

I ordered some t-shirt heat transfer vinyl in a really pretty sparkly pink and used the Curlz font on my computer to make the initial. The cutting and transfer took all of ten minutes! I LOVE how they turned out!

Didn't they turn out cute?! The pink is brighter than it shows in the picture and really stands out! The little gift you see with the aprons is a sneak peak! I will post that whole project tomorrow!

Have a great day!

Rebekah

Bling!

Hey Everyone!!

Last March, I tried a Zumba class for the first time and absolutely LOVED it! It's a great cardio and lower body workout, plus it is so much fun!! I love when exercise doesn't feel like exercise!

I have a pair of plain workout capris that I always wear to Zumba and just got the Rhinestone Heat Transfer Kit on Saturday. I cut the rhinestone zumba template on my silhouette and used my iron to transfer them on!

This entire project took me 10 minutes and I love how it turned out!

Cute huh?! Can't wait to wear them to Zumba tonight ;-)

Check back tomorrow because I will have another heat transfer project up and you won't want to miss it!!

Have a great day!

Rebekah

My First Subway Art Project!

Hi Everyone!

Today I wanted to share with you my first "Subway Art" Project! I got this hard 9x12 canvas for free from Michaels a few months ago and was just holding onto it until I could figure out what to do with it.

I thought it would work great for something Valentine's Day and I had a bunch of red vinyl I was trying to use up. I created all the words with fonts from my computer and placed the words where I wanted them.

My problem came when I tried to adhere the vinyl to the canvas. IT WON'T STICK!! I was so annoyed but wasn't giving up. I actually went word by word and put a thin layer of modge podge underneath. Unfortunately, not everything ended up super straight because it slipped around but now it is dry and not going anywhere.

I definitely love the look of it and I have some ideas for my kitchen and other areas using this technique. I just need to figure out what is going to work best!

Oh well... live, learn and then try it again a different way :-)

Have a great day!

~Rebekah

My First Glass Etching project!

Hi Everyone!

Happy New Year! One of my resolutions is to do a much better job keeping up with my blog. I was out of town the entire first week of January so this is my first post of the New Year!

I have been wanting to try glass etching for awhile but was afraid that I would mess it up so I kept holding off. Well, I found a cute jar with lid at Walmart and wanted to fill it with homemade cookies for a sweet friend of mine. She LOVES anything Disney so I decided to try my hand at etching Mickey ears onto the jar.

I used vinyl to make the stencil and put plenty of etching cream on, waited ten minutes and washed it off! I was amazed at how well it turned out!

Happy New Year!!

~Rebekah