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Position the stencil onto the box and tape down the edges with removable painter’s tape to keep the stencil from moving. Use stipple brush to apply paint inside open stencil areas.
Carefully remove stencil from box. Make sure there is no excess paint that’s seeped under the stencil before moving the stencil to the next area on the box.
I painted the edges of the box with a thin layer of “dolphin” paint.
After everything was completely dry I lightly sanded the box with a piece of extra fine sand paper. The sand paper gives the box the worn and weathered look I was going for.
Now onto the fun part, the fruits of my labor.
I picked soft pink geraniums, vincas, pink coleus and vinca vines to fill my flower box.
I put the box on an old white bench and sat it in front of my window.
It’s one of the first things I see as I come down the stairs in the morning.
I love how soft and delicate the flowers look inside the box.
It’s a great addition to my front porch.
And to think my husband apologized for bringing it home. (I think it’s lovely.)
Cut several flower shapes using the Silhouette Cameo* and the Sky-Blue Transparent Vinyl. Don’t have a electronic die cutter? The transparent vinyl can be cut using various metal dies.
Cut leaves out of the teal vinyl.
Using the weeding tool, I carefully removed the negative spaces in and around the flowers and leaves.
Place a piece ofVinyl Transfer Tape* over the flower image. Apply transfer tape onto the cylinder vase and rub over the vinyl using a vinyl scraper tool to eliminate bubbles.
Remove transfer tape.
Repeat with the leaves.
Allow vinyl to cure for several days. (Hand washing is recommended.)
I added a piece of white paper inside the vase so you can see the pattern better.
It’s hard to see in this picture the variation between the sky blue and teal vinyl.
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Set iron to cotton setting, approx. 350° or follow blanket care label.
Remove letters from sheet. Position letters with shiny side down on blanket.
Cover letters with a fine cloth. With firm pressure iron cloth over the letters for 25 seconds.
Turn blanket over and iron the back of the letters for 25 seconds. Allow to cool for 1 minute before handling.
Look for Joy® iron-on embroidered letters and floral appliqués at your local craft store.
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Using Vinyl Transfer Tape*I applied the silver frames onto the black background.
(I created the black background by cutting a slightly bigger frame and using the inside.)
The bins are interlocking and stackable.
Great for little storage needs in the garage, craft room, nursery, kitchen and even the kid’s room.
Wherever you need a little extra storage.
The nice thing about the interlocking tilt bins* is that you can use just one or use several.
You can also hang them on the wall or use them with a mounting bar*.
Storing Guy Stuff with Style.
I love adding a little personalization to everyday items.
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Looking for something to keep the kids busy this summer and end the “I’m bored”.
I was recently introduced to the Orange Art Box which is an Art Subscription Box for Kids.
As you might know…I love doing crafts with my grandsons
and because the box is geared for kids ages 5-12, it was right up our alley.
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I was so impressed with the concept that I’ve agreed to do a monthly post with the boys for the
next few months using the products we receive in each month’s kit.
With Summer Vacation around the corner, it’s a perfect activity to keep the boys busy.
What’s inside the Orange Art Box?
A collection of projects every month to inspire your artist.
Every Orange Art Box is designed with a feature project and multiple smaller projects
for hours of fun!
The boys and I did a short video of them opening their Orange Art Boxes.
It was seriously like opening a Christmas Gift.
You may notice in the video that they were just a little bit excited.
The theme for April was Mosaics…the April Orange Art Box included a wooden box, a large bag of mosaics, mod podge, brush, book mark, door knob hanger, tissue paper squares, 6 color scented pen and a folder of ideas, tips, patterns and instructions.
Enough projects to keep them busy for quite a while.
The boys all-time favorite item was the six color “smelly” pen.
The first thing they wanted to do was work on their boxes.
It’s fun to see their creative minds at work.
I really think this will be a fun summer activity for the boys.
Nick’s Box with a combination of mosaics and decoupaged tissue paper.
Warren’s Box with a random artistic mosaic pattern.
If you are looking for something different for your kids to do this summer
you might want to look into the Orange Box Kit.
It’s available to purchase as a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription.
Perfect gift for that budding artist.
May’s Orange Art Box which is all about birds, birdhouses and feathers.
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With a little more candy for the plastic eggs and I’ll be ready for fun.
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