DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

DIY CHRISTMAS TREE REUSABLE GIFT BAG

Are you getting ready for Christmas?

This past Thanksgiving weekend came and went so quickly.

But I am so Thankful that I got to spend it with all three

of my kids and their families.

Family Time is Priceless.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

While she was here, I asked my sweet little Granddaughter to

model this bag that I made using StyleTechCraft’s Heat Transfer Vinyl*.

It’s made from an inexpensive cotton bag* and is perfect for

carrying gifts for all those Holiday Parties.

Or you can give it as part of the gift.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

To make the image for the bag, I used the Farm Fresh Christmas Trees SVG cut file from The Silhouette Design Store.
I sized the image to fit on the bag and cut it out using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* and StyleTechCraft’s Heat Transfer Vinyl*.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

I cut the image out of both red and green HTV vinyl.
I removed the vinyl that I wanted to be green from the red image.
With the green image, I cut out only the pieces that I wanted to use with the red layer.
Make sure to mirror the image and place the shiny side down on the cutting mat.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

Position the design on your bag. Use an iron or a heat press* to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Peel off the clear transfer tape.

“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.

Simple Wedding Card Box

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Leave a comment

How to make a Quick and Easy Wedding Card Box.

I recently got the honor of helping my sister personalize

the card box for my niece’s wedding reception.

They wanted to keep it simple and requested the

letters to spell the word “CARDS”.

Simple enough.

She found a Clear Glass Terrarium* on Amazon, which perfectly matched the tabletop decorations.

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

I used StyleTechCraft Black Matte Removable Vinyl*

and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

to design and cut the letters for the Card Box.

Since I used removable vinyl, they can easily remove the letters

and use the Terrarium* for plants after the wedding.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

They added Shredded Paper* and Fairy Lights* to the bottom of the card box.

The Fairy Lights* made the card box glow. (until it was full of cards)

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Glass Terrarium Planter*

Fairy Lights*

Light Gray Shredded Paper*

StyleTechCraft Black Matte Removable Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

“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.

Mr. One-derful’s First Birthday Card

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024Leave a comment

Milo’s First Birthday Card

My husband and I recently got invited to my nephew Milo’s First Birthday Soiree.

It’s not every day that you get invited to a Fancy Party for a one-year-old.

So, when that happens, you need to make a “fancy card”.

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine and simple fonts to design the card.

I cut out the words for the outside of the card using StyleTechCraft Gold Metallic vinyl. I cut the large number one using StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Materials:

StyleTechCraft Gold Chrome Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

Gold Cardstock*

Thin 3D Foam Squares*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

To transfer the large number one onto the gold number one, (which is slightly larger) I used StyleTechCraft transfer tape.

Place transfer paper over the vinyl and rub with a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

Center the vinyl onto the cardstock and again rub over the vinyl to transfer.

Remove the transfer tape.

To make the layered number one stand out, I added thin foam mounting squares to the back.

Add the gold chrome words “Mr. One’derful” to the front of the number one with transfer tape.

Place the number one onto the front of a simple white card with a gold layer. I added Milo’s name for fun.

The Party was an auspicious event that included

displays of the guest of honor’s fabulous art pieces,

a caricature artist, hors d’oeuvres, and live music.

Formal attire was strongly encouraged, so,

my husband wore a jacket, and I wore a black dress with pearls.

“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.

“Hello Autumn” a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

September 3, 2024Leave a comment

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.

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.

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

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.

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.

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*

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*.

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* onto the wood circle.

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

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.

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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

August 7, 2024August 6, 2024Leave a comment

3D Gnome Flower Gard Card

I found this cute 3D Gnome Flower Garden SVG Design at the Silhouette Store.

I knew it would be a fun Summer Card to make.

I used my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine to cut the base of the pop-up card out of cardstock.

I noticed the perforation lines on the layers but didn’t give it much thought. I figured that’s how I was supposed to create the dimension.

If you’re a card maker like me, you’ve learned that sometimes you’ve got to adapt.

I was preparing to assemble the pop-up card when I realized the perforations were for making a 3D Gnome Flower “Box” card. So… I adapted. (Keep reading to see my adaptation.)

Add some Glitter and Glam to your cards with Ultra Metallic Vinyl from StyleTechCraft.

I cut the layering pieces of the card using StyleTech Craft Ultra Metallic Vinyl.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft White Glossy Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

3D Gnome Flower Box SVG Cut File from The Silhouette Store

Green Cardstock

Thin 3D Foam Squares*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Add the vinyl to the cardstock using clear transfer tape.

Here are the three main card layers with the vinyl added.

I wasn’t as accurate as I wanted to be. (I needed to take more time.) I will say that it’s not as noticeable on the finished card.

Here’s how I made the layers a pop-up card.

I put the three layers together using 3d foam squares for added dimension.

I made a 1/2″ four-sided cube that was approximately 5″ long. (I used a scoring board tool for consistency.)

I added adhesive to three sides of the cube and adhered it onto my layers and card.

Isn’t this little Garden Gnome the cutest?

Do you see what I mean?

It’s not as noticeable once it’s all put together.

I added Ultra Metallic Vinyl to the inside of a white cardstock card for my card base.

I used the Silhouette Cameo to cut the words using StyleTechCraft Glossy White Vinyl.

Believe in Magic, Celebrate the Little Things, Stand Tall, Live in the Garden!

Simple Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic

July 6, 2024Leave a comment

How to make a Mandala Suncatcher using a Simple Reverse Paint Technique on Acrylic

Are you looking for a fun and easy project to make this summer

that both kids and adults will enjoy.

The Mandala Suncatcher is an easy project that uses a reverse paint technique,

paint markers, and StyleTechCraft vinyl.

“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.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

4″ Acrylic Circle Tag with Hole*

StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

DecoColor Paint Markers (Marvy Uchida)*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

Mandala SVG Cut File from The Silhouette Store

Gold and White Cotton Twine*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Directions:

The mandala design was cut out of black glossy adhesive vinyl using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

After the design has been cut, remove the excess vinyl in and around the design using a vinyl weeding tool*.

My acrylic circle* had a protective coating on both sides. Remove the protective layer from one side of the circle. Place vinyl transfer paper over the mandala design. Rub over the design using a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling to the transfer paper.

Place the transfer paper with the mandala design centered on the acrylic circle.

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

Turn the acrylic circle over.

Remove the protective layer on the back of the circle.

You will do a reverse painting technique on the back of the circle.

Starting in the center of the design, color using the paint markers.

Make sure to color to the edge of the lines and get the colors as close as possible.

Here is the back of the circle with the mandala design colored in.

I added a gold edge to the suncatcher using a DecoColor Gold Calligraphy Pen*. (I think it helps the design stand out.)

The best part of the reverse paint technique is that when you flip the circle back over, you’ll have crisp black lines.

Add gold and white twine to the top of the acrylic circle to hang.

A reverse painting option… for those who don’t have an electronic die-cutter would be to trace a pattern onto the acrylic before painting. (see below↓)

You can see the original Reverse Glass Painting Technique with DecorColor Markers post here.

DIY Inspirational Trays

June 1, 2024Leave a comment

Looking for a Quick and Easy DIY Gift Idea?

These Inspiration Trays are Special End of the Year Teacher Gifts.

My sister works at a private Christian school and asked me to

help her personalize gifts for a couple of special co-workers.

She’s a great gift giver and likes to give thoughtful gifts.

(Each teacher was asked to fill out a survey of things they

liked including their favorite scripture verse.)

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Unfinished Wood Trays*

White Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*

StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*

Vinyl Tools*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

Silhouette Die-Cutting Machine*

SVG Cut Files from the Silhouette Store

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

To start the project, she picked out a couple of Unfinished Wood Trays*.

The bottom of the tray was painted white and lightly sanded before adding the vinyl scripture.

We measured the inside of the tray to determine the size of the scripture we wanted to use.

We found the scriptures she wanted to use at The Silhouette Store. We cut the scriptures out using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*.

Remove the extra vinyl in and around the image words using a Vinyl Weeding Pen*.

Lay the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the vinyl words and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

There are so many great colors of StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl to choose from.

Remove the vinyl from its white protective layer and place onto the center of the tray.

Rub over the vinyl with the scraper tool to transfer the vinyl onto the tray.

Gently lift the transfer paper from the vinyl.

FYI…the transfer paper is reusable.

We noticed after the trays were finished that we had somehow

missed the two dots on the Esther verse.

We were able to easily recreate the dots and add them to

the finished tray.  I think they turned out great!

In addition to the finished tray, the gift included greenery, a candle, and a jar of “love notes” from the students.

The kindergarten students were asked what they loved about their teacher.

I didn’t get a chance to read them, but I’m sure they were interesting.

“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.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

May 2, 2024Leave a comment

How to make a Personalized Farmhouse Garden Sign.

The “Garden sign” is a quick and easy Dollar Tree project.

Now that garden season is upon us, my mind is distracted with all things gardening.

I will start planting next week, and I can’t wait.

In anticipation of this year’s garden, I created a garden sign

using an inexpensive galvanized banner purchased at Dollar Tree*.

I made it with a traditional red, white, and blue color scheme.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Dark Blue and Dark Red Glossy Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Wedding Pen*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

galvanized metal sign from Dollar Tree*

White Rustoleum American Accents 2x ultra cover*

Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

“Garden” SVG cut files from The Silhouette Store

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Directions:

I picked up an inexpensive galvanized banner at Dollar Tree to use as the base of my sign.

Paint both sides of the banner with White Rustoleum American Accents 2x ultra cover*.

One coat of paint was all that I needed.

Buy Your Crafting Supplies Now at Dollar Tree starting at $1.25!

Using the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and the “garden” SVG file from The Silhouette Store, I created a design for the banner.

I cut the word garden using StyleTechCraft Dark Blue Glossy Craft Vinyl*.

To make the banner personalized, I chose a font that complimented the “garden cut file” and cut my name using StyleTechCraft Dark Red Glossy Craft Vinyl*.

There are so many great colors of StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl to choose from.

I removed the extra vinyl in and around the image words using a Vinyl Weeding Pen*.

Lay the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the vinyl words and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

Remove the vinyl from its white protective layer and place onto the banner.

Rub over the vinyl with the scraper tool to transfer the vinyl onto the banner.

Gently lift the transfer paper from the vinyl.

FYI…the transfer paper is reusable.

Line up the second layer over the first.

Gently remove transfer paper from the banner.

Allow the vinyl to cure for 72 hours before using.

The vinyl on the sign will hold up to the weather and looks great in my garden.

“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.

We are all a Work in Progress

April 3, 2024April 2, 2024Leave a comment

How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle.

A few months ago, I joined a gym.

I did it for a couple of reasons.

The first was for my physical self.

And the second for my mental health.

What I didn’t expect was the community I would find

and the friends I would make.

And while I haven’t seen huge improvements in my waistline,

I have seen improvement in my ability to do more than I thought I could.

I’m still a work in Progress.

Wanting to be like the “cool kids” and help save the planet from plastic water bottles,

I told my husband I needed a metal water bottle to take to the gym.

“I have one at work you can have,” he said. (he knows I’m cheap)

His company had given them metal water bottles that included the company’s core values.

While the values are good and everything, I wanted something different.

I wanted something more inspirational, more personal.

Being a creative person, I brought out my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

“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 what I Used: (*affiliate links)

Promotional Metal Water Bottle (or plain water bottle*)

Always a Work in Progress SVG file from the Silhouette Store

Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

StyleTechCraft Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Matte Black Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

Alcohol or Alcohol Wipe*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Directions:

The first thing I did was measure the area I needed to cover.

I used my Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to size and cut a Matte Black Craft Vinyl* square that would cover the promotional design on the bottle. I also cut the “Always a work in progress” design using Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*.

To help the vinyl stick securely to the bottle, wipe the surface of the bottle with the alcohol wipe* to remove any oils.

Cut a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* slightly larger than the design. Place the transfer paper over the cut design and gently rub using the squeegee tool.

Remove the vinyl design from the white liner and center the image onto the black square.

Gently rub over the Vinyl Transfer Tape* to make sure the image has transferred.

Slowly and carefully, place the design and black square onto the water bottle. Rub over the design to remove any air bubbles. Remove the transfer tape.

Allow the vinyl to cure on the bottle for a few days before use. (Hand Wash Only)

For those of you who are considering joining a gym,

I suggest starting slow and giving it a try.

You might be able to do more than you think.

WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS!

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

March 5, 2024Leave a comment

Add a little glam this Spring with this cute Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow.

It’s an easy project to make. Even if you’re a simple sewer, like me.

The Bunny reminds me of a Lindt Gold Foiled Chocolate Easter Bunny*,

and who doesn’t like that?

Materials Used to Make the Gold Bunny Pillow: (*affiliate links)

Gold Flex Turbo Heat Transfer Vinyl* (from StyleTechCraft)

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Weeding Tool*

Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

SVG Files from The Silhouette Store

Fabric

Sewing Machine*

Poly-Fil®*

¼” Gold Ribbon*

Iron*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

How to make the Gold Silhouette Bunny Pillow:

Choose your fabric. Cut the fabric into two squares or rectangles of equal size. (I cut my cream fabric to 14″ x 14″ to make a 12″ pillow.)

Place the two fabric pieces together right-side in.

Sew the edges together, leaving a 2-inch opening along one side.

Turn the pillow right-side out.

Fold the raw edges in and press them flat.

Using the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and an SVG file from The Silhouette Store, I created a design for the pillow.

Cut the design using Gold Heat Transfer Vinyl* making sure to mirror the image.

Place the shiny side down on the cutting mat.

After you’ve cut the design, weed the excess material away from the design, leaving only the parts you want to transfer.

Position the design on your fabric. Use an iron or a heat press to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Peel off the transfer tape.

Stuff the pillow with Poly-Fil®* and sew the opening closed.

I knew a head of time that I wanted to make a couple of small treat bags.  I decreased the size of the bunny and cut it at the same time as the pillow design.

How to make the Bunny Treat Bag:

Cut a piece of gold polka dot fabric approx. 10″ x 14″.

On both ends of the fabric, fold down approx. 1″ and sew a seam across the top. That should leave you with a 3/4″ pocket.

Fold the material in half and sew the remaining sides closed.

Trim excess material on the seams and turn the fabric inside out to reveal the bag.

Iron the gold HTV bunny on the front of the bag. (see above directions)

Cut two small slits on the top pocket of the bag on each end.

Cut two 24″ pieces of gold ribbon.

Attach a small safety pin to the end of a piece of ribbon. Thread the ribbon through the top of the bag, remove the safety pin, and knot the ribbon.

On the opposite end of the bag, thread the second piece of ribbon through.

Pull both ends of the ribbon to gather and close the bag.

With all the warm weather we’ve had lately, Spring Fever has hit me pretty hard.

I’ve completely rid my decor of anything resembling Winter.

I’m ready for Spring, Bunnies, and Flowers!

“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.

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