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Bike Pillow
Hello again everyone, This week I needed to create a trendy bike pillow to add to our red couch.To get started, I found a bike frame that I liked. I then used the trace tool in the Silhouette to create the image within the program. Once the image was created, it was time to cut it out.Using the heat transfer vinyl, I had to reverse the image and cut it out backwards so I can iron it on the pillow case. REMEMBER, when using heat transfer vinyl to reverse the image before you cut it out so it
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Apr 20th 2014
Easy Baby Clothes Embellishments
Hi there! I’m Lisa Mabey from Mabey She Made It. There’s something so cute about newborn clothes. I can’t help myself from embellishing them sometimes. But for those teeny tiny babies, you don’t really want too much going on or all you notice is the clothes, not the precious baby.So when I started putting together a few clothing items for my upcoming baby, I knew I wanted the embellishments to be simple and sweet. I thought some Heat Transfer Vinyl from Expressions Vinyl was the perfect sol
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Apr 14th 2014
Just Married Banner
Creating a "Just Married" banner for a wedding is simple with using vinyl from ExpressionsVinyl.com. By creating this banner out of vinyl instead of just printing it on paper, it helps give it a more vibrant, cleaner, and bold look than just ink on paper.Using the Silhouette Cameo, I was able to cut out the square backing. By cutting using the Silhouette, it would be very easy to create a different and more creative background cut shape if desired. We wanted to keep it simple and clean so w
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Apr 13th 2014
Easter/Spring Décor
Hi! This is Candace from Clearfield Designs. Spring is in the air!!!!! Today, I want to share a super easy project I made for Easter as well as Spring decorations. I've been wanting to make something different and I had never made stencils before. I hope you have as much fun making these as I did!Supplies: 2 burlap canvas, cream paint, orange paint, green paint, a sponge brush, outdoor vinyl (I used scraps), Silhouette Cameo, and your favorite Spring/Easter images.I found these cute burlap canv
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Apr 10th 2014
Customized Drink Tub - A Transfer Tape Tutorial
I'm Melissa from A Prudent Life and I'm happy to be back sharing another vinyl project with you! My favorite projects include frugal home decor, like the Spring Vase I shared here last month. Today I'm going to show you how I transformed a clearance find into a perfect party essential with the help of transfer tape.Target had these party drink tubs available before the Super Bowl for $14.99 or at a deep discount when you bought specific products. I've always wanted a party bucket for barbecues,
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Apr 6th 2014