Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl

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.

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

  • 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*.

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  • 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.

  • 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.  

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag

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*

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DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV 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.

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Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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)

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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.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

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)

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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

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My Nutty Valentine

My Nutty Valentine

My Nutty Valentine is fun spin on the traditional Valentine’s Day gift. 

It’s for people like me that are not mushy Valentine’s Day gift-givers.

My Nutty Valentine

My inspiration came from a small can of peanuts* that I found at Dollar Tree*.

My husband is a peanut-loving guy who I’m nuts about.

So, I thought I would make something fun with a can of peanuts*.

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My Nutty Valentine

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My Nutty Valentine

Directions:

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  • Cut a strip of decorative scrapbook paper to fit around the peanut can.
  • Adhere the paper to the can using a double-stick tape roller*.

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  • Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

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My Nutty Valentine

  • Don’t forget to decorate the top of the can.
  • I cut a 3″ circle from bronze vinyl and adhered it and a small red heart to the top of the can.

My Nutty Valentine

  • Wrap Blue and White Twine* around the top of the can and add a small white tag.
  • And just so my husband knows, I added “I’m Nut’s About You” on the side of the can.

My Nutty Valentine

A Cute Alternative to the Traditional Valentine’s Gift. 

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How to Create a “Merry” Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to make a “Merry” Banner to add to your Holiday Decorations.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, I’m starting to plan my Holiday decorating.

If you love banners and quick and easy projects, this one’s for you.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

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How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

Directions:

  • Cut the scrapbook paper slightly larger than the wood banner pieces.
  • Place the scrapbook paper design side up in the Xyron Creative Station®*

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • Turn the handle of the Creative Station to run the paper through.  As it runs through, it adds complete adhesive covering on the underneath side of the paper.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • Paint the wood beads with red and green acrylic paint.
  • String the banner and wood beads onto ribbon or twine.

I wanted to keep the banner pieces simple. 

But you could add Holiday Flowers and embellishments to make it special.

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DIY Spring Bunny Door Hanger

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger

How to Make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with Acrylic Paint and StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

I love changing out my decorations with the seasons.

For Spring this year, I decided I needed a new bunny.

This cute little bunny door hanger makes me smile every time I see him.

Dollar Tree* always seems to have the perfect wood cut out for me to use.

And when it only costs $1.25, it’s affordable too.

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How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Materials Used to Make Bunny Door Hanger:   (*affiliate links)

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How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make The Spring Bunny Door Hanger:

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  • My project was inspired by a Large Floral Rabbit Decoration that I saw at Michael’s Craft Store.  I liked the look of the painted flowers on the rabbit.  But since my hand-painting skills are not that good, a floral stencil would have to do.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft 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.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • For the florals, line up the vinyl over the painted area.
  • Gently rub over the transfer tape with the scraper tool.
  • Remove the transfer tape.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • To create the handle, paint several wood beads with the same acrylic paint as the flowers.
  • String the beads onto a piece of natural twine*.  
  • An Easy DIY Tip: Dip the end of the twine into craft glue. Twirl the fibers with your fingers tips to make the strands tight. Once the glue dries, it’s easy to add the beads.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • I rubbed a little pink paint onto the face before adding the whiskers.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

  • I added adhesive rhinestones to the inside of the smaller flowers.
  • A Hello Spring Greeting finishes off the door hanger.

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I decided to add the Bunny Door Hanger to the inside of my Boxwood Wreath.

I think it looks cute hanging on my front door.

Spring Party Collection

DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

How to make a Porcelain Snowman Ornament using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

I picked up this round porcelain ornament blank sometime early in the year at Dollar Tree.

I knew it would make a cute Christmas ornament for this year’s Christmas tree.

All it needed was a little StyleTechCraft Craft Vinyl* and a cute snowman design.

“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 Porcelain Snowman Ornament

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

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DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

  • Because I needed to work around the top holes of the ornament, I cut the outline from the snowman.   I carefully placed it on the ornament first to make sure it fit.

DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

  • I used Transfer Tape* to add the snowman design to the ornament.
  • Place the Transfer Tape* over the vinyl.  Rub gently over the vinyl using a vinyl scraper tool.

DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

  • Remove the transfer paper from the white paper backing and place it on the ornament.  The clear transfer tape makes it easy to line up your design.

DIY Porcelain Snowman Ornament

All you need to do to finish up the ornament is to add ribbon for hanging and put it on your tree.

Nuts for Fall Acorn Door Hanger

Nuts for Fall Acorn Door Hanger

A Fall Dollar Store Craft

As much as I love the summer weather, I do love Fall.

The cooler weather, the beautiful colors… 

I only wish it’d turn right back to summer when it was done.

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Nuts for Fall Acorn Door Hanger

I found this cute Acorn Shape* and Faux Leather Leaves* at Dollar Tree* and knew it would be even cuter with a little StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

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Nuts for Fall Acorn Door Hanger

Directions:

  • Lightly sand the acorn shape using a sanding block*.
  • Paint the acorn with acrylic paint.
  • Trace around the top of the acorn to create a pattern for the acorn top. Fill in the bottom with a wavy line.  Trace the pattern onto plaid scrapbook paper and cut it out. 
  • There are different ways to adhere to the paper. My favorite way is to use the
  • Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the scrapbook paper.  
  • Add the plaid paper to the top of the acorn. Use an extra fine point black sharpie* to add a border around the acorn top shape.

Nuts for Fall Acorn Door Hanger

  • Using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* and the Nuts for Fall SVG File, size the design to fit onto the bottom of the acorn shape. Cut the design using several colors of StyleTechCraft Luster Adhesive Vinyl.
  • Once you remove the area inside and around the cut vinyl, use transfer tape* to add the design to the acorn.
  • Decorate the top of the acorn with a big bow, faux leaves, and a small acorn embellishment.
  • Add a small piece of twine for hanging onto a door or add it to the center of a Fall Wreath.

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How to make a Welcome Autumn Pillow using craft vinyl to make the Stencil

Welcome Autumn Pillow

Welcome Autumn Pillow  

I have been wanting to use vinyl to create a stencil for a while now.

It was really simple to do and I’m in love with the results.

If you have 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.

HOW TO MAKE A WELCOME AUTUMN PILLOW USING CRAFT VINYL TO MAKE STENCILS

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How to make a Welcome Autumn Pillow using craft vinyl to make the Stencil

How to make a Welcome Autumn Pillow using a Craft Vinyl Stencil:

  • For my pillow, I used off-white fabric that I purchased at a garage sale several years ago. I cut two panels 15″ x 15″.
  • I created the stencil pattern using the “Welcome Autumn” SVG file and my Silhouette. I sized the image to fit onto my fabric panels.
  • I cut the image using StyleTechCraft Craft Vinyl*. (I originally tried using removable vinyl on my fabric, but it wasn’t quite tacky enough and a little hard to apply.)
  • To create the stencil, remove the letters and the leaves from the vinyl, leaving a reverse image.  
  • Use a low-tack transfer paper to transfer the vinyl onto the fabric.

How to make a Welcome Autumn Pillow using craft vinyl to make the Stencil

  • Make sure that the stencil is securely stuck to the fabric to eliminate paint seepage.
  • Place a piece of paper behind the fabric panel to protect your work surface.
  • Paint the leaves using a small paint brush and a variety of acrylic paint in Autumn colors.  
  • Paint the words “welcome Autumn using black acrylic paint.  

How to make a Welcome Autumn Pillow using craft vinyl to make the Stencil

  • After the paint has dried, carefully remove the stencil.  
  • I may have squealed a bit when I removed the stencil. It is perfectly imperfect, and I love how it turned out!
  • Iron over the fabric to set the design.  

How to make a Welcome Autumn Pillow using craft vinyl to make the Stencil

Welcome Autumn Door Hanger

Welcome Autumn Door Hanger

I liked how it turned out so much that I decided to make a Welcome Autumn Door Hanger.

You can find plain wood circles on Amazon* in a variety of sizes.