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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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.)

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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!

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

Add the vinyl to the cardstock using clear transfer tape.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up 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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up 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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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!

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

July 27, 2024Leave a comment

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

How to Stencil a Beautiful and Simple Floral Card

using the Sizzix Watercolour Flowers & Lattice 4 pc Stencil Set by Eileen Hull*.

Did you know that Sizzix has created several layered Stencil Sets to use

with their New Stencil & Stamp Tool*?

The NEW dual-purpose Stencil & Stamp Tool from Sizzix*

makes both stenciling and stamping easier than ever before!

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Since I don’t have the New Tool* yet, I thought I would show you how I used the stencils without the tool.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil:

I started with a Watercolor Paper* base for my card front.
Cut the paper longer than the stencil.
Center and tape the stencil onto the paper.
Using a pencil, fill in the holes to create a guide to line up the remaining stencils.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Stencil #1 Lattice Background

Line up the holes of the lattice stencil with the pencil guide marks.
Put a piece of tape to hold the stencil in place.
Rub an Ink Applicator* over the Gathered Twigs Distress Inkpad*. I wanted a subtle background, so I rubbed some of the ink onto scrap paper before using it on the stencil.
Remove stencil.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Stencil #2 Flowers

Line up Stencil #2 using the pencil guide marks. Use tape to hold the stencil in place.
Using an Ink Applicator*, rub Barn Door Distress Ink* onto the flower stencil.
To add dimension to the flower, add a second complementary color.
I rubbed Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink* over the flower stencil for contrast.
Remove Stencil.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

Stencil #3 Leaves

Line up Stencil #3 using the pencil guide marks. Use tape to hold the stencil in place.
I rubbed Peeled Paint Distress Ink* over the leaves using the Ink Applicator*. To add dimension, I also used Crushed Olive Distress Ink* on the leaves.
Rub Scattered Straw Distress Ink* in the center of each flower.
Remove stencil.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

I could have stopped right here after removing the third stencil.

It looks beautiful. But as we all know it’s all about the details.

So, onto Stencil #4 to add the details.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

Stencil #4 Details

Line up Stencil #4 using the pencil guide marks. Use tape to hold the stencil in place.
Using the Ink Applicator*, I rubbed Fired Brick Distress Ink* onto the center flowers.
I rubbed Olive Green Dye Ink* over the leaves to create veining.
Remove stencil.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

The finished stenciled flowers.

Cut the stenciled flowers to size and layer onto coordinating cardstock for a beautiful floral card.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

You can use the Sizzix Watercolour Flowers & Lattice 4 pc Stencil Set by Eileen Hull* to make cards, scrapbook layouts, mini albums, and so much more.

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

Simple Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic

July 6, 2024Leave a comment

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

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.

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

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*

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

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*.

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

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.

Reverse Painting Technique on Acrylic-How to make a Mandala Suncatcher

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.

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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↓)

REVERSE GLASS PAINTING TECHNIQUE WITH DECOCOLOR MARKERS

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

Gift Box using Eileen Hull’s Stacking Drawer Die

June 24, 2024June 23, 2024Leave a comment

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

A Little Gift Box using the Stacking Drawer Die*.

Earlier this month, Sizzix and Eileen Hull re-released the Stacking Drawer Die

along with several other dies. (you can see the original post here)

While there are several ways to use this die,

I thought the Stacking Drawers* would also make a perfect little gift box.

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

Little Gift Box made with the Stacking Drawers Die

Materials: (*affiliate links)

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

To make the gift box…

Die-cut the box using the Stacking Drawer Die*, Little Sizzles Matboard*, and the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*.

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

I like to paint the mat board with Deco Art Multi-Media Acrylic Paint* before I assemble the box.
Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using a Strong Double-Sided Tape*.
Retouch the paint if necessary.
FYI…If you use a thinner mat board for the bottom layer of the drawer, it is easier to open and close.

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

Another trick to make the drawer run smoother is to rub Clear Paraffin Wax* on the bottom of the drawer and the bottom of the box.

Little Gift Box made with the Stacking Drawers Die

To decorate the box, I used a Xyron Disposable Sticker Maker* maker to add adhesive to the back of my paper. It’s a quick and easy way to cover the sides of the box.

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

I used paper and stickers from the Carta Bella “Bloom” 12″ x 12″ Collection Kit* to decorate the top of the box.
The box is a great size for adding a pair of earrings or a necklace.

DIY Inspirational Trays

June 1, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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.)

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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.

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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!

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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

DIY Inspirational Tray using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

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 Farmhouse Garden Sign

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.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

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*

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

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!

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

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.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

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.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

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.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Line up the second layer over the first.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

Gently remove transfer paper from the banner.
Allow the vinyl to cure for 72 hours before using.

How to make a Farmhouse Garden Sign

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.

Summer Blooms Mini Album

April 22, 2024Leave a comment

Summer Bloom Mini Album

How to make a Summer Blooms Mini Album…

I love Summer Blooms and fell in love with the new Bloom Collection*

from Echo Park as soon as I saw it.

Using the Sizzix Notebook Die by Eileen Hull* and the Bloom Collection*,

I made this cute little pocket-sized mini album.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Directions:

Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.
Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

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The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

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Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*. Adhere the strip to the spine of the book.
Cut 5 cardstock pages using the notebook die.
Crease the cardstock on the center score lines.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.
FYI…I wanted this Mini Album to be all about the pictures, so I kept the pages white. There are no fancy embellishments or special pages inside this album.

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After I had all my pages together, I tied the pieces of twine together in one knot on the spine and added a small metal heart charm. I placed a small floral sticker from the Bloom Collection* to the center of the heart.
As an afterthought, after I took the above pictures, I added Sizzix Effects™ Liquid Gloss* over the heart. The Liquid Gloss gives the heart a clear domed look and will seal in the sticker.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Decorate the front of the album with Stickers from the Bloom Collection*.
For added dimension, place the sticker on a small piece of matboard.

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

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

March 5, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

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?

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

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*

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

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.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Treat Bag

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.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Treat 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!

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

“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.

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

February 25, 2024Leave a comment

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

Cantilever Jewelry Box

Last month, Sizzix reintroduced a few older “classic” dies,

including the Cantilever Box Die*.

I promised I’d make one, and I finally made a Cantilever box

using the Cantilever Die by Eileen Hull*.

Instead of making a sewing box, I made mine into a jewelry box.

Sizzix Canteliveer Box Die

Putting it all together…

Included on the back of the die-cut packaging are image directions on how to assemble the box.
Cut out the pieces as show in the picture above.
I used three sheets of the Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard* to die-cut all the pieces used to make the Cantilever Jewelry Box.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Cantilever Box Die*
Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard*
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*
Grey Plaid Scrapbook Paper (single-sided)
Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker*

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

I painted all my die-cut pieces with Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*. I did that before gluing.
The instructions on the box showed using a hot glue gun to assemble the boxes. Eileen told me she uses Zip Dry Adhesive* and rubber bands to assemble the boxes. I wasn’t a big fan of using the hot glue gun and will definitely try the Zip Dry Adhesive* the next time.

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

I cut 1″ strips of a single-sided grey plaid paper and ran them through the Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker* to add adhesive to the back of the strips.
I carefully added the strips around the edges of each box. Since the paper I used was single-sided, it was easy to cover the boxes.
Once all the boxes were assembled, putting the cantilever box together wasn’t too hard.
For added stability, I glued the bottom two boxes together. I also added a 2″ x 6″ piece of black painted matboard to the bottom before adding the feet.

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

Buffalo Plaid Valentine Heart

February 2, 2024March 5, 20242 Comments

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 4085

How to Make a Buffalo Plaid Door Hanger for Valentine’s Day.

An inexpensive Valentine’s Day project using items found at Dollar Tree*

and my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Large Wood Heart*
Faux Flowers from Dollar Tree*
Valentine’s Day Glittery Heart Foam Pick*
Plaid Acrylic Paint*
Paintbrush*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Heart and Valentine SVG Files from The Silhouette Store
StyleTechCraft Adhesive Red Luster Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl* (any color)

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

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Directions:

Remove the twine hanger from the wood heart.
Paint the heart with acrylic paint. I used white.
I created a large heart mask for the center of the wood heart using StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl*.
Press down the edges of the mask so that paint can’t get under the mask.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Cut 1″ strips of Removable Vinyl*. Lay the strips across the wood heart.
Rub your finger over the vinyl strips to make sure that they are secure and have no gaps.
Paint inside the stripes with a thin coat of acrylic paint. Be careful not to apply the paint too thick. Only one thin coat of paint is needed.
Remove the vinyl strips.
Allow the paint to fully dry before continuing to the next step.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Next, add strips of removable vinyl vertically over the heart.
Make sure the tape is flat with no gaps.
Paint over the heart with a thin coat a darker pink paint.
Carefully remove the tape. Allow the paint to dry.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Remove the strips and the heart mask. Allow the paint to dry.
Lightly sand the wood heart. Sanding smooths the paint and helps to hide any little imperfections.
Wipe with a clean cloth.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

For the center of the heart, I created a Valentine’s greeting using StyleTechCraft Adhesive Red Luster Vinyl*.
I cut the words “Happy Valentine’s Day” using a SVG cut file from the Silhouette Store and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
I removed the extra vinyl in and around the image words using a Vinyl Weeding Tool.
Lay the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the vinyl words and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool. (Included with the StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*).

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the wood heart.
Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove transfer tape from the vinyl.

How to make a Buffalo Plaid Valentines Heart Door Hanger

Hot glue faux flowers, glitter heart pick, and ribbon bow to the top of the heart.
Add ribbon to the top two holes for hanging.
Hang the Wood Heart on a Door or add it to the center of a 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.