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Hello! I don't know about you but I'm a big fan of the succulent plant trend going on right now. I have a shelf in my bathroom just calling out to me saying "make me pretty!" Who am I not to answer that call?I originally tried having real succulents but my black thumb killed that idea rather quickly (pun intended). Seriously, my husband is in charge of the yard because my skill-set does not include gardening. Luckily, there is a wide selection of faux plants out there that are beautiful, aff …

Wondering why your vinyl just won't stick? There are a few factors in getting vinyl to stick on rough surfaces like canvas, burlap, and wood. Below are examples for each surface and our tips and tricks to get the job done! We recommend putting some type of coating on your project to smooth out the surface. You can use acrylic paint or a clear coating. But watch the type of paint you use: some of the paints out there, especially the newer paints, are great for walls because they resist stains, bu …

We know that a lot of our readers are small business owners! (and we love that!) So when we share "free fonts" we know that most are free for personal use and the people who are running shops can't use them (for free anyway!) So we are devoting the next few roundups to ENTIRELY FREE fonts! Personal and Commercially! Let me introduce you to Kevin and Amanda They have created so many awesome free fonts that they are willing to share!They do come with a catch: Personal use or non-profit use, …

Hello! I'm so thrilled to be taking over the Expressions Vinyl blog today! My name is Melissa Viscount I'm the author of The Ultimate Silhouette Guide series and the blogger behind Silhouette School. That's where you can usually find me sharing tutorials on pretty much everything Silhouette related - including lots and lots of vinyl!Since I always seem to have the 'school' thing going on, I am excited to be here at Expressions Vinyl just in time for their Back to School sale! And...what perfect …

Let's talk about transfer tape. From clear vs. paper, sheets vs. rolls, and all the details in between, there are tons of choices when it comes to vinyl transfer tapes! No worries though, read on and we will help you narrow it down to exactly what you’ll need for your perfect project.Transfer Tape: What Sizes are Available and What Should I Pick?Expressions Vinyl offers two main types of transfer tape. We have clear and we also have paper. The clear is a plasticy film, and th …