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Coloring Home Decor with Vinyl and Markers
Have you ever wanted to personalize your home decor but weren't quite sure what to do? I have the perfect idea for you!What you will need:Pillow - Can be purchased at your local department or home store. I got this one at Kohl's. You'll want to make sure that it is a fabric you will be able to iron your design onto. It's won't work with an extremely textured pillow.Markers - You can use any type of fabric marker. These are the ones that I used: DecoFabric by Marvy, Stained by Sharpie (my fa
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Sep 5th 2017
Vinyl Stencils on Rocks
Hi everyone! Connie here from Kutie Kaira Designs showing you how to create vinyl stencils to use to paint your own rocks!Painted rocks is a super trendy phenomenon where you paint awesome rocks and hide them for others to find. I have been seeing these rocks everywhere online and I figured I would find a fun way to DIY using my cutting machine. My 2-year-old daughter has an obsession with rocks! You will usually find her with 2 or 3 rocks in her hands at all times. I knew this project would als
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Aug 31st 2017
Heat Transfer Vinyl Challenge! Come VOTE!
We gathered together some of our ambassadors and put together a fun little challenge! The theme was Heat transfer vinyl--and anything goes as long as it included HTV! We offer Heat transfer vinyl in so many colors, glitter, flocked, metallics, Holograhic, Neon...I could go on and on and on! Check it all out HERE!AND when you vote..you will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Expressions Vinyl! WOOT! (edited to add: Giveaway is over and winner is announced below!) Here are the awesome entries!
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Aug 30th 2017
Oramask Stencil to Create a Door Mat
Hey crafty friends! Kayla here today to talk to you about the wonder that is Oramask. Oramask is a translucent stencil film. It's a little thicker then standard vinyl and holds up nicely on most surfaces. Today, I'm showing you how to use it to DIY your own doormat.Set Up DesignI started by setting up and sizing my design. A standard doormat is 18x30 and the largest cutting mat is 12x24. Keep that in mind when you're creating your own doormat design. Cut Stencils But Do Not WeedNext I cut o
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Aug 28th 2017
Heat Press to Foil on Paper
Heat Press to Foil on PaperI’m all about multipurpose. The less things I have in my house that can only do one task, the better. Which is why, when I got a heat press, I ended up going with a many-in-one stand that had different attachments.However, even if you have a simple clamshell heat press you’ll be able to do today’s tutorial!Expressions Vinyl is not only great for, well, vinyl… but did you know they sell amazing DecoFoil as well? This heat-reactive foil is great when used with Siser Easy
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Aug 22nd 2017