Name Board

My mom had this board that was used as our Family Home Evening Board for many years. I thought the shape was really great and wanted to make something new for her.

My mom really likes country blue so I painted and then distressed and stained it.

Next came the lettering. I used the Storybook cartridge for Borgersen and the swirl. The cursive was the Jasmin cartridge. The numbers were alphaliscious b/c I thought they were cuter than the plain print.

To apply the vinyl I took off the negative vinyl and then used clear contact paper as transfer paper. It worked really well and is less expensive than transfer paper. I used the card to be sure it stuck evenly to the contact paper and then to the board.

I L.O.V.E. how it turned out!

hooks

I only have one child in school, but we already have the backpack problem. I am hoping(I won't hold my breath) that with a place to hang the backpacks it will get better. At least I will have a place to put them.

I found these hooks at JoAnns and after my coupon it was about $5. The rest was pretty simple. I took off the hardware, painted it, distressed it, put the hardware back on, then added the vinyl branch and birds. I cut the vinyl with my Cricut using the Serenade Cartridge.

It makes me happy.

Valentine Picture Frames

This project is so simple! 

Ok, pull out your Cricut, a frame, and some ribbon.  I found this frame at the dollarstore.  It measures 4 x 81/2. 

To cut the vinyl I used the Alphaliscious cartridge and cut the letters at 3 inches.  The hearts were from the George cartridge cut at 1 inch.  (When cutting vinyl I have found it is easiest to use a lower pressure(2) so you only cut through the vinyl.  That way it peels off like a sticker.)  Using transfer paper would be a good idea too, I didn't, but just because I don't have any on hand.

I used the line on the matt to line up the vinyl.  Making a line with masking tape would work well too.

I removed the screws and backing then used hot glue to attach the glass and ribbon to the frame.

Easy, cheep, and cute!

Go make one, then show me your ideas.  There are so many options.  In fact I have another idea with this project I'll show you as soon as I make it to the craft store!

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