And now, for my next trick I will cut a piece of vinyl into a delicate wreath...... Abracadabra....... Seriously, I sometimes feel like my little Silhouette Cameo machine is a magician. It so readily turns my vision into a reality. I love using it to cut decals for numerous projects around the house - both seasonal and practical. And when I place the vinyl on glass or mirrors, I can change my mind anytime. Because I will. Frequently. Change my mind. I discovered this little wreath clip art … [Read more...] about Hello Fall: DIY Vinyl Window Wreath
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Vintage Trash Can Makeover
Here's another trash can makeover (see dog food container) only this time we will use it for trash.My husband went picking and found this great vintage metal trash can with foot lever... and it still worked!While I was already using this beautiful glossy red spray paint on the dog food container, I thought it would also make a great color for this trash can, which I intended to put in our downstairs bathroom (pictured here). I thought the red would compliment the dark blue and crisp white walls. … [Read more...] about Vintage Trash Can Makeover
DIY Letter Lamp Shade
I've been a little crazy about numbers in 2012. See my post here for details on my number fixation. So, when I needed to buy a new lamp shade for our family-room-turned-game-room, my first thought was to add some numbers to this plain ol' faux burlap shade. Since the boys have taken over this room with their video gaming marathons, I wanted it to be a little whimsical and modern. I'll be honest, this room has been largely ignored as far as decorating is concerned. It used to be a hideout for … [Read more...] about DIY Letter Lamp Shade
Buckets & Burlap
My dear husband found these buckets at a flea market last weekend. They were in ok shape and only one still had a handle attached. For this restyle project we added a little burlap number and fabric to the best side of the buckets. I just used scraps I had in my craft supplies (including the ribbon). Once again, using my Silhouette Cameo made it easy to add the stenciled numbers and letters. I used the machine to cut a stencil from freezer paper and ironed it on so it would adhere … [Read more...] about Buckets & Burlap