5 Creative Ways to Use Vinyl for Holiday Crafts

December 5, 2025December 5, 20251 Comment

Creative Ways to Use StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Looking for festive ways to add personality to everyday items around your home?

Here are five fun and creative ideas to get you started!

1. Dress Up Your Daily Water Bottle
We use our water bottles every day—at work, at the gym, or on the go—so why not give them a touch of seasonal cheer? StyleTechCraft Removable Vinyl is perfect for adding temporary holiday designs that peel off easily once the season is over.

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2. Personalize Ornaments with Adhesive Vinyl
Inexpensive ornaments become keepsakes with StyleTechCraft Adhesive Craft Vinyl. Add a name, date, or meaningful phrase to create a one-of-a-kind decoration that will be cherished year after year.

(I picked up this plain house ornament at Walmart for a couple dollars.)

3. Turn Plain Canvas Bags into Custom Gift Bags
StyleTechCraft Heat Transfer Vinyl can transform simple canvas bags into charming, personalized gift bags. Add names, holiday icons, or custom phrases to make your gifting extra memorable.

You can see the full project tutorial here.

4. Create Unique Seasonal Décor
From signs and banners to table accents and wall art, vinyl is perfect for crafting seasonal decorations that suit any style. Use holiday colors and patterns to bring warmth and personality to your home.

You can see the full tutorial on the Merry Holiday Banner project here.

5. Kris Kringle Christmas Tree Truck

This Kris Kringle Christmas Tree Truck is one of my all-time favorite holiday projects. It uses a MDF Wood Trucks Wall Plaque* from Dollar Tree. It’s an inexpensive project to make.

Check out the full step-by-step tutorial here.

Ready to add a personal touch to your holiday season?

StyleTechCraft vinyl makes it easy to transform ordinary items into festive, customized creations. Grab your vinyl, fire up your cutting machine, and start crafting memories that will last long after the decorations come down!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Winston the Snowman: A Comfort & Joy Holiday Craft

November 14, 2025November 13, 2025Leave a comment

Comfort & Joy for the Christmas Season.

In the midst of the 2020 pandemic, when Holiday gatherings felt distant

and spirits needed lifting, the Eileen Hull team came together to

spark creativity and connection.

By sharing festive projects with the Eileen Hull Fan Club and our readers,

we hoped to deliver a dose of comfort and joy to brighten an

otherwise challenging season.

We called it Comfort & Joy.

The idea was a hit, so we decided to continue the tradition.

Winston the Snowman is my “Comfort & Joy” project for this year.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Winston is a snowman with plenty of dimension-

something I absolutely love bringing into my projects!

The Winston Die, designed by Tim Holtz for Sizzix*,

includes an impressive 16 different dies.

Don’t let that number intimidate you, despite all the tiny pieces,

the assembly is surprisingly simple.

Here’s a tip I swear by. When I’m die-cutting small pieces, I run my paper through the Xyron Disposable Sticker Maker* first. This way, the adhesive is already on the back, making it quick and easy to piece everything together.

The Winston Die* uses Colorize technology, which means you get a selection of intricate, paper-layering designs that add incredible detail and dimension. With drop shadows and highlights, you can create a snowman that looks dimensional and full of character. It’s great for cardmaking, scrapbooking, gift tags, and more.

Last month, after our family wiener roast, my sister-in-law

had a bunch of lids left over from the disposable soup containers*.

She asked me if I had a use for them.

Besides being a wonderful tray to hold little dies in my workspace.

I knew it would make a great base for my snowman.

I painted the base with white acrylic paint*.

Once the paint was dry, I added dimensional snow* onto the base with a palette knife*.

To make Winston sturdy on the base, I painted two small wooden cubes

crisp white and used them as hidden support.

Once the paint dried, I glued the cubes to the back of the snowman

and then attached them securely to the finished base.

Doesn’t he make a cute little tabletop decoration?

May your holidays sparkle…

with creative projects and heartwarming memories.

Here’s to making something special this season!

Using Vintage Frames for Holiday Decorating

November 11, 2025November 3, 2025Leave a comment

Decorate your home with timeless treasures…

I love decorating the house for Christmas using vintage items.

Incorporating vintage pieces into my holiday decor has become

one of my favorite things to do. Whether it’s vintage ornaments

or classic holiday Santas, these items evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm.

It makes everything feel lived in and cozy.

I found the cutest brass-colored metal frame while out treasure hunting

earlier in the year. The color was unique, and I just had to have it.

I have a fondness for collecting great frames for decorating.

While I was looking for the perfect picture to go inside.

I remembered a box of old Christmas cards I was gifted several years ago.

It didn’t take long before I found the perfect Christmas Card for my frame.

This Christmas Card was made by Hallmark, and the date on the envelope

says 1974. (Don’t worry, of course I saved the envelope.)

Frames aren’t the only vintage treasures I love to use.

I’m very sentimental, especially during the holidays.

I like to mix the old with the new.

Each piece has a story and adds warmth to every room.

I hope I’ve inspired you to incorporate your own vintage

treasures into your holiday decor.

Let me know how you use your vintage treasures in your Holiday decorating.

Upcycled Lantern with a Snowman Twist

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025Leave a comment

Merry & Bright: Upcycled Lantern with a Snowman Twist

This season, I set out to add a little extra sparkle to my holiday decor

by transforming a simple thrifted lantern into a merry winter wonderland.

While treasure hunting at Goodwill, this simple lantern caught my eye.

Its $2.99 price tag was too good to pass up, and ideas started swirling

in my mind the moment I picked it up.

To create the Upcycled Lantern with a Snowman Twist:

I used Silver Transparent Glitter Vinyl from StyleTechCraft to create a scene on the outside of the lantern.
I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and the “Let it Snow Quote” SVG file from The Silhouette Store to cut the design.
I was able to remove the piece of glass from the lantern, which made it easy to apply the vinyl.
Clean the glass with rubbing alcohol to remove fingerprints.

Once the design has been cut, you’ll need to remove the excess vinyl in and around the design using a vinyl weeding tool* or craft pick*.
Lay StyleTechCraft Transfer Tape* over the design and gently rub over the letters with a vinyl scraper tool.

Lift the design from the white protective liner and place it onto the glass.
Rub over the vinyl design with the scraper tool and remove the transfer tape.

The silver glitter vinyl creates a frosted effect, creating the appearance

of etched glass without the mess or commitment.

I had so much fun arranging a simple snowy scene inside the lantern,

complete with a cute little snowman and sparkling faux snow.

Here’s what I used inside the Lantern: (*affiliate links)

Directions:

Make a simple snowman using air-dry clay*.
Use the tips of painted bamboo skewers* for the arms of the snowman.
Once the air-dry clay has dried, draw on the face using fine-tip paint markers*.
Tie a thin ribbon around the neck of the snowman for the scarf.
I added a Small Wood Slice* to the bottom of the lantern to elevate the snowman.
If the lantern if going to be handled by children or curious adults, glue the snowman and Mini Bottle Brush Trees* to the Wood Slice*.
Finish off the look with a 1 1/2″ natural cotton red striped ribbon*.
Optional: Add Fairy Lights* to the inside of the lantern.

Thanks for following along with my latest holiday DIY.

Let your creativity shine, and don’t forget—the best decorations

are the ones that make you smile every time you see them.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Creating Vintage-Inspired Shower Dispenser Labels

October 4, 2025Leave a comment

Adding Personality to Create Vintage-Inspired Shower Dispensers.

Last Spring, we started a complete remodel of our upstairs bathroom.

What was supposed to be a 6-week project ended up taking 14 weeks.

Life happens, and I’m generally a patient person.

(But, not necessarily that patient.)

Anyway, I’ve been working on the finishing touches to the bathroom,

and these Vintage-Inspired Shower Dispensers* are the look that I needed.

(FYI…Finished bathroom before and after video coming soon!)

For the shower niche, I found a set of 3 black plastic refillable shower bottles

on Amazon with gold stainless steel pumps.

They fit my style and matched the gold handles on my vanity faucets perfectly.

(This is the link to the exact dispensers I purchased*.)

Adding the Personality…

I decided to make gold labels using StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl

instead of the white labels that came with the dispensers.

Did you know that StyleTechCraft makes several colors of gold vinyl?

The gold craft vinyl ended up being the closest match.

Directions:

I designed the label using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*.
Once the label has been cut, you’ll need to remove the excess vinyl in and around the letters and frame. (Use a vinyl weeding tool* or craft pick*.)
To help the vinyl stick securely to the bottle…Wipe the surface of the bottle with rubbing alcohol* to remove any oils or fingerprints.
Lay StyleTechCraft Transfer Tape* over the label and gently rub over the letters with a vinyl scraper tool*.

Remove the StyleTechCraft Transfer Tape* and design from the white protective backing and place it onto the bottle.

Rub over the transfer tape* with the scraper tool to ensure the vinyl has transferred.
Remove the transfer paper.

These bottles elevate the Shower Niche with a Classic Vintage-Style.

They look a whole lot better than the bottles that they came in.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

DIY Black & Gold Embossed Photo Mat

August 2, 2025August 7, 2025Leave a comment

How to make a Black and Gold Vintage-Inspired Embossed Photo Mat.

Elevate a special family photo with a Black and Gold, Vintage-Inspired,

Floral Embossed Photo Mat.

To make the Black and Gold Embossed Photo Mat:

Start with a 5″ x 7″ black photo mat* made from mat board.
If you don’t have a black photo mat, you can create one by painting a plain one with black acrylic paint*.

I used the Sizzix Floral Damask Embossing Folder by Eileen Hull*
Use a gold pigment inkpad* and rub the ink directly onto the raised side of the embossing folder.

Place the painted matboard into the embossing plate over the gold ink and close the embossing folder.

Place the embossing folder and matboard in the Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*. (I only used one of the clear embossing plates with the folder since it was so thick.)
Crank the handle to run the folder through.

Did you know that you could emboss thick material like mat board?

The gold embossing on the black mat makes the boring photo mat look expensive.

The photo inside the frame is a picture of my mom and dad,

taken in 1990 for their 35th Anniversary. (young and beautiful)

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

DIY Carrot Patch Spring Decoration

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025Leave a comment

Make this cute DIY Easter Carrot Decor craft project

and add a little whimsy to your spring home decor!

This project uses Dollar Tree craft supplies and StyleTechCraft vinyl

to make the cutest little U-Pick carrot patch.

Materials Used: *Affiliate Links

StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Scraper Tool* and Weeding Pen*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*
Easter Carrot Patch Sign SVG (from the Silhouette Store)
Mini Crate from Dollar Tree*
Easter Carrott Jute Garland*
Craft Floral Foam*
Hot Glue Gun*
Plaid Acrylic Paint: Melted Chocolate and Black*
Mod Podge Gloss*
Vintage Photo Distress Ink*
Ink Blending Tool*
Double-Sided Foam Tape*

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Directions:

Paint the Mini Crate* with brown acrylic paint.
To give the crate an aged look, dry brush the edges with black acrylic paint. Wipe off any extra paint with a damp rag.
Seal the crate using Mod Podge Gloss*. (This makes the crate look like it has been varnished.)
Cut a piece of foam to fit inside of the crate.
Paint the foam with black acrylic paint.

Cut the carrots from the garland.

Poke holes into the foam that are large enough for the tips of the carrots to fit down into.
Hot glue the tips of the carrots in the holes.

Cut a small piece of white matboard that will fit onto the side of the crate.
For a distressed look, gently rub Vintage Photo Distress Ink* onto the edges of the matboard with an Ink Blending Tool*.

For the lettering on the sign, I used StyleTechCraft Orange, Brown, and Olive Glossy Craft Vinyl*.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* to size and create my design.
Cut the design using StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*.
Remove the excess vinyl in and around the lettering using a StyleTechCraft Weeding Tool*.

Use the StyleTechCraft Transfer Tape* to transfer the design to the matboard.
Gently rub over the transfer tape with a Vinyl Scraper Tool* and carefully remove transfer tape from the design.

Continue adding the additional pieces of the sign. (Did you know that the transfer tape is reusable?)

Add a couple strips of double-sided foam tape* to the back of the matboard.
Adhere here it to the front of the mini crate.

This little U-Pick Carrot Patch is perfect for displaying on a mantel,

on styled shelves, or in a tiered tray. There are so many ways to style it!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl

February 4, 2025February 14, 2025Leave a comment

How to Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl.

My son Justin asked me recently to help him personalize

an old stool in his room. It really is fairly simple to do.

If you have Removable Craft Vinyl* and an Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*,

then you can make a stencil too.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Here’s how we made over Justin’s Stenciled Stool.

Sand over the previous image with extra fine sandpaper* to make sure that the surface is smooth.
Paint the stool with Deco Art American Decor Satin Enamels Paint*.
Allow the paint to fully dry and cure before starting the stenciling.

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* to create my design.
To make the letters curve you will need to follow a few steps.
Draw a circle shape with the shape tool menu.
Use the text tool to type your words.
Double-click the text until the green box pops up.
Grab the small circle with the crosshairs and drag it to the part of the shape where you want the text to contour to.
Adjust the text until it’s just right.
Cut your design using REMOVABLE VINYL*.
Your design will be a one-use stencil. It’s important to use removable vinyl* so it doesn’t stick to the surface you are working on.
I love using StyleTechCraft Removable Vinyl*.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Remove the vinyl using a StyleTechCraft Weeding Tool*.
Usually, when working with an image on vinyl, you remove the background. When creating a stencil remove the inside of the design leaving the background. Remember to leave the inside of the letters.

Here is the finished design on a 12″ x 12″ piece of removable vinyl.
You will need a large sheet of Low Tack Vinyl Transfer Paper.

Slowly place the transfer paper onto one end of the vinyl.
Pull the transfer paper over the vinyl.
Gently rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool to ensure that the vinyl sticks to the transfer paper.

Gently lift the white backing paper from the vinyl.

Place the vinyl onto the stencil and gently rub to eliminate air bubbles.
Make sure that the stencil is securely stuck to eliminate paint seepage.

Lightly paint over the stencil with black multi-media acrylic paint*.

After the paint has dried, carefully remove the vinyl stencil.
You may need a craft pick* or exact-o knife* to remove the inside of the letters.

If desired, lightly sand over the top of the stool with a fine sanding block* to soften the lines.
If the stool will get a lot of use, I recommend spraying the top with a clear matte acrylic sealer*.

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

December 24, 2024January 7, 2025Leave a comment

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

Farmhouse Style Christmas using Free or Thrifted Items

Earlier this past fall, while walking my dog, I stumbled upon

a guy having an Estate Sale out of a Storage unit.

He came up to me and said that everything was FREE!

He needed to empty the unit so that he could go back home to Arizona.

I quickly took my dog home and picked up a few treasures.

(okay, more than I needed)

A few of my new treasures were this candelabra

and a vintage metal frame.

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

The candelabra wasn’t in the best shape and kept falling apart.

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

But it was FREE!!!

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

The vintage metal frame was silver (which is not quite my style).

But I had an idea of what I wanted to do with the frame.

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I gave everything a good cleaning and a light sanding.

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

I spray-painted both the candelabra and the silver frame

with Rust-oleum Semi-Gloss Black Spray Paint*.

Because the candelabra kept falling apart, I glued it together

with E6000 glue*. (It worked like a charm.)

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I added a Christmas Greeting inside my frame

using Carta Bella’s Winter Wonderland Collection*.

I purchased flameless battery taper candles on Amazon*.

These came with a remote, which was perfect.

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A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

I made small wreaths for each candle using craft pine stems.

I wrapped the craft stem around the base of the candle.

I removed the wreath and manipulated and resized it to

make it the size I wanted.

I made small cream bows and hot glued them onto the bows.

A little Holiday Trash to Treasure

It’s now a cute Farmhouse Style Display to add to my Holiday Decorations.

“Hello Autumn” a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

September 3, 2024Leave a comment

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Hello Autumn Home Decor Sign

is an easy Fall Dollar Tree DIY.

With all the beautiful new Fall items on display everywhere you go,

I decided it was time to start working on my fall decorating.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

I found this Harvest Pumpkin Hanging Wooden Circle Sign* at Dollar Tree*.

It measures approximately 11″.

I knew it would be a great piece to hang on a wreath

or to use in my Fall decorating.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

I used acrylic paint to paint the pumpkin and leaves.

Just follow the etched lines of the leaves.

I blended my paint for a more realistic look.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Rub over the wood sign with walnut stain* or ink.

Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer* to give the sign a satin finish.

Lightly rub over the sign with an extra fine sanding block* to smooth the grains.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Cut the words “Hello Autumn” using StyleTechCraft Brown Glossy Craft Vinyl*

and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Place vinyl transfer paper over the words.

Rub over the words using a vinyl scraper tool to help

the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* onto the wood circle.

Gently rub over the design and remove the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

The sign has two holes on the top for hanging.

I added a simple bow to the top between the two holes.

It would look great in the center of a Large Fall Wreath.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

I can’t decide whether to leave it on the table or add it to the mantle.

(Maybe I’ll just hang it from the wreath.)

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.