tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188405782024-03-14T01:15:03.929-07:00Me and My ThoughtsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.comBlogger989125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-20954568011319917832016-08-01T10:14:00.001-07:002016-08-01T10:14:03.970-07:00Vintage 1966<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello everyone!!</div>
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I'm excited to share this fun t-shirt design I created for my husband's 50th birthday at the end of July.</div>
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I'm planning a surprise party for him and I thought I'd make him a fun shirt to wear that night. I saw a similar image on Pinterest so I thought I would try to create a design just like in Silhouette Studio. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Creating the Design:</span></b></div>
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I found this fun vintage like swirly frame (<a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/32022">Flourish Bracket Frames</a>) in the Design Store and it was perfect.</div>
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And of course, the vintage style letters called <a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/8732">LD Petticoat Black</a> and the distressed look of <a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/8750">SNF Cheer Squad</a> helped to create the look I was going for.</div>
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Now the heat transfer comes in two sizes - one that is 9" wide and the other is 12" wide. I only had the 9" wide one on hand so I had to play and alter my design a little bit before cutting it out.</div>
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So I first rotated the design 90 degrees.</div>
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Then using the knife tool I cut the design in half. (Tip: when cutting a design in half look for the simplest part of the design where it will be easy to line up later on when you iron the design onto </div>
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I then flipped both pieces of the design to create a mirrored image. You MUST remember to do this when using heat transfer material.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Preparing the Design:</span></b></div>
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Now I was ready to cut it out! After the design was cut out in two separate pieces I had to weed out all of the unwanted sections.</div>
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Here's a look at what the two weeded pieces looked like when I was done. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Finishing the Design:</span></b></div>
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When placing the heat transfer material on your cloth make sure to centre it on a flat surface. (I actually laid the t-shirt down on the floor first and then placed the heat transfer. This way I could see if it was entered, straight, etc better than when it was on the ironing table.)</div>
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Once you placed the design into place cover it with a cloth. I just use a clean tea towel.</div>
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Set your iron to the heat suggested on the heat transfer instructions. I usually set mine to linen (the hottest that my iron will go). You can hold the iron in place over the design for 4-8 seconds and keep moving it around. I find that patience is a HUGE challenge for me when I work with this product!! I'm just so eager to see the end result that I get excited and want to see if it's ready yet. </div>
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When I had finished ironing on the first top section I then lined up the bottom piece making sure that the edges of the design matched up perfectly!</div>
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Then with great anticipation I lifted off the tea towel and saw the amazing design! </div>
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Here's a couple close-up shots!</div>
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I'm so excited to give it to my husband and, of course, throw him a surprise party!! I'm really hoping he doesn't figure it out before then! So please remember ... shh!!!!!!</div>
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<b>Designs used:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/32022">Flourish Frames</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/8732">LD Petticoat Black</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/8750">SNF Cheer Squad</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/73853">Flourish Set</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/3000">Star</a></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-49868434079705627232016-03-22T15:42:00.001-07:002016-03-22T15:43:38.577-07:00Some Silhouette projects ...I thought I'd pop on here to share a couple more projects that I've been working on for <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America.</a><br />
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This layout I created using the stipple feature on the <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/SILHOUETTE-CURIO-3T">Curio</a>. This machine has so many awesome uses and I'm still exploring them all.<br />
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Stippling is when you create a design with dots. I created the globe design on this layout using the stipple feature. Hop on over to the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette blog</a> and check out my tutorial on this fun feature <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/03/lets-have-an-adventure">HERE</a>.<br />
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Another project that I've done recently for Silhouette is create a multi coloured stamp using the<a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/silhouette-mint-category"> Mint</a> stamping machine. I love this little machine. First of all, because it's just so adorable and secondly it's like magic is happening right before your eyes. It amazes me how this little machine can create a stamp in a matter of minutes - if not seconds!<br />
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The ice cream cone image is the stamp that I made. I have a full tutorial on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette blog </a>for creating this stamp and the background paper for my layout. Click <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/03/ice-cream-cone-day">HERE</a> to read all about.</div>
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This Friday I'm sharing another fun project on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America blog</a> . I used the Silhouette UV Light Sensitive Fabric Inks. Super fun!!! So I'll hope you'll stop by & check it out!<br />
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This is our 2nd week of Spring Break here and I've been thoroughly enjoying the break from work. Just hanging out with my kids, spelling in and prepping signs (for <a href="http://branchesofgracedesigns.blogspot.ca/">Branches of Grace Designs)</a> for an upcoming May fair - the weekend of Mother's Day. Hopefully my local peeps can stop by and check it out!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-66239219928053941382016-03-01T15:32:00.003-08:002016-03-01T15:32:28.937-08:00I can finally share ....I'm so excited to share this news with you!! I've been selected for the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Meet-the-New-Team-e1456859486996.jpg">Silhouette America</a> 2016-17 team!!<br />
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You can hop over <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/03/meet-the-2016-2017-creative-design-team/comment-page-1#comment-233104">HERE </a>to check out all the new design team members. It's an amazing team and I'm super excited to get to know these talented ladies!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-51589013760512300232016-02-27T15:52:00.002-08:002016-02-27T15:52:37.230-08:00Catching up!Just popping in to share some more creations that I've been making over the last little while.<br />
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This past week I shared a tutorial<a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/02/home-sweet-home" target="_blank"> HERE</a> on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America blog</a> on Printable Foil. Printing on this foil has a beautiful effect and it works so nicely too.<br />
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This past month I created this pillow cushion with a fun heat transfer design. I love how it turned out. You can read all the details on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America </a>blog <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/02/i-love-you">HERE.</a><br />
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This fun project I used some etching cream to make my own design on a glass vase. It's super fun & really easy to do. Check out my tutorial on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America</a> blog<a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/02/etched-glass-vase"> HERE</a>.</div>
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Here's a layout that I created using the Print & Cut feature on yardstick and vellum. I love that I can create a page using no patterned paper - it's all strictly my Silhouette CAMEO that does all the beautiful work!!! Check out my tutorial for this layout on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America blog</a> <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/01/frozen-beauty">HERE</a>.</div>
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Have you seen the Silhouette Mint (stamp maker)?? First of all this little machine is so cute and secondly it's so easy to use & to create your very own stamps!! <br />
On this layout I used a snowflake design as my stamped image. Click <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/01/free-shape-of-the-week-be-in-the-moment">HERE</a> for the tutorial on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette America blog</a>.<br />
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January was my final month designing for <a href="https://www.simplestories.com/blog" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a>. I loved working with them for the past several years. They keep coming up with so many beautiful & amazing products. </div>
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Here's a couple of layouts that I designed for CHA this past January. This first one is using the <a href="https://www.simplestories.com/products/carpe-diem-scrapbooking" target="_blank">Carpe Diem</a> collection and the second layout is using <a href="https://www.simplestories.com/products/Let%27s-Party" target="_blank">Let's Party</a>.</div>
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I'm a pathetic blogger!!! I can't seem to keep up with this at all anymore - too many other things keeping me busy.<br />
Before christmas I was busy with school and our big Christmas concert. Plus I started creating some signs so I had a few markets to go to and extra orders for friends to do. Kept me busy but I enjoyed it.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by though and not giving up on me. :)<br />
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I'd love to share some projects with you. I was going to share a bunch of christmas/holiday related things but that's kind of over now so I'll just share a few things that I've been working on.<br />
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These are projects that I created for Silhouette America. <br />
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This month I challenged myself to use the Silhouette MINT on my layouts. It was so fun to create stamps that I can use over and over for years to come!! That little machine is incredible.<br />
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Each of my layouts that I shared on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette blog</a> have a full tutorial as well. I'd love for you to pop by and check them out!! If you haven't seen the MINT in action or don't know about it then these tutorials will be very helpful. Click <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/01/winter-wonderland" target="_blank">HERE</a> to read my tutorial.<br />
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On this layout I used a stamped image of a cute little winter penguin.<br />
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I was thrilled with how this layout turned out and couldn't wait to share it.<br />
I used the FREE shape of the week (which was a snowflake design and card base) to create a stamp design. A full tutorial is posted on the blog <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2016/01/free-shape-of-the-week-be-in-the-moment" target="_blank">HERE </a>for this layout below.<br />
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Ah, my 3 munchkins!<br />
I used a stamp design (which I altered & changed up a bit) to create the background design of my layout.<br />
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I've been neglecting this blog for quite some time as life just takes over sometimes. Too many things to do and remember and this mama brain can't do it all anymore. So I'll just try to catch up when I can.</div>
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Here's some layouts/projects that I've shared online just recently.</div>
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Here's a layout I created for <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2015/08/i-love-everything-about-you" target="_blank">Silhouette America</a> using the free shape at the beginning of September. (<a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2015/08/i-love-everything-about-you" target="_blank">check their blog for more details</a>).</div>
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And this layout I created for the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2015/09/hello-adventure" target="_blank">Silhouette America blog</a> (more details & pics are up on the blog)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-10265042933428204802015-09-05T12:32:00.000-07:002015-09-05T12:32:00.221-07:00Time Flies!Wow!! I can't believe that our summer is coming to an end. Just a few more days and the kids go back to school. All getting older and entering new grades and some new schools. Lots of changes this year, that's for sure.<br />
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<br />I can't believe how time has flown by!!! I love you girl!<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-85993906005182904662015-08-03T08:24:00.001-07:002015-08-03T08:24:17.942-07:00Summer LifeHello again.<br />
Summer life seems to be keeping us busy. Which is good because we've been having such a heat wave here this year.<br />
As of today we have another 5 week of summer vacation!! Yeah!!! <br />
This month will be a bit different though as a couple of weeks the kids are going to camp so I'll have one less child sometimes. That always feels a bit weird too. And when they're gone I miss them terribly! Good thing it's only a week!!<br />
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I've been working on some DIY handyman type projects but not quite finished them yet so I'll share them later.<br />
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But I do have a few layouts (that I created last month) that I can share with you, if you're interested. :)<br />
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These 2 were created for the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blogs/Cari%20Locken" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a> blog. Love the fun new collections.<br />
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I also created some layout for the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette America blog</a>.<br />
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And here's another Silhouette layout that I made last month. I used the Silhouette Rhinestone template material on this one (this really helps you create a clean design).<br />
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Hope all my Canadian friends have a great holiday Monday!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-14280232974430620412015-06-30T09:30:00.002-07:002015-06-30T10:13:35.130-07:00DIY Kitchen SignWe're enduring a rather hot spell right now and it takes the energy right out of me. So I'm trying to get as much done as possible in the morning hours before we all melt with the afternoon heat.<br />
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Last week I finished up a sign for my kitchen. I love how easy & fun this little project was.<br />
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I bought a piece of wood (pine - approx. 48"in length by 6" wide and 1" deep) from Home Depot.<br />
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I first covered the bare wood and brushed on some Wood Conditioner. This product helps your stain go on evenly. It's not a must but I recommend it.<br />
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Once is was dried I applied a stain (Espresso coloured) overtop. I didn't leave the stain on for very long and then wiped it off with a rag. I love how the stain brings out the grain of the wood.<br />
I could have applied another layer if I wanted it darker but I liked the way it was.<br />
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I let the stain dry for several hours (actually still the next day) and then I brushed on another stain called Pickling. It's like a whitewash. I wanted to have a grey weather look. (<i>Sorry I don't have a picture of the can.</i> ) But <a href="http://www.homedepot.ca/product/white-wash-pickling-stain/967443" target="_blank">THIS</a> is what I used.<br />
I worked in small sections when I applied this. Once you 've brushed it on you immediately wipe it off and you'll notice a 'whiter' look to the wood. IF you're wanting a more whitewashed look then you can leave it on longer.<br />
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Once the board was completely dried I applied a stencil that I made using my <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/machines/cameo" target="_blank">Silhouette CAMEO</a> and some <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/specialty-media/MEDIA-STENCIL-3T" target="_blank">Stencil material</a>.<br />
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I used some white paint overtop of the stencil to fill in each letter.<br />
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Before it was completely dry I took off the stencil.<br />
I loved how it turned out.<br />
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I then just lightly sanded the edges of the wood and a little bit over the white letters to rough things up a wee bit.<br />
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I've got a few layouts that I've done for<a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog" target="_blank"> Simple Stories</a>. I always love their collections and they keep coming out with amazing new products.<br />
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Here's some things that I've created in the past few months. You can hop on over to the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blogs/Cari%20Locken" target="_blank">Simple Stories blog</a> and see more close-up pictures of these layouts and a brief write-up as well.<br />
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And if you've made it down here to the end - thank you! I hope that I've inspired you creatively in some small way!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-29862871491266110712015-06-24T15:31:00.004-07:002015-06-24T15:54:21.267-07:00I'm back!!!!Did you miss me??<br />
Easter? That's seriously the last time I blogged!! Wow!!!! So sorry to all of you who've popped by and haven't seen anything new.<br />
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Life truly has been busy these last few months - teaching band, teaching piano, kids sports and lots of school activities. Nevermind just everyday family life which is always crazy!!<br />
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School finished at the end of last week for my kids and I am truly exhausted. Really. I just want to sit, sleep and do nothing.<br />
But it was fun to see our middle child, Ryan, graduate from Gr. 7. Very proud of him and looking forward to what he accomplishes as he heads to high school in the fall. Isn't he so handsome? I think so.<br />
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But this summer I have a long list of DIY projects that I'm hoping to accomplish! Yep! Guess I can't sit still for long.<br />
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<b>My list of project:</b><br />
- refinish tv stand, side table & coffee table (either staining or using some chalk paint)<br />
- sew cushion covers<br />
- refinish 2 old Ikea Poang chairs (I'm thinking of staining them)<br />
- make wooden kitchen signs<br />
- finish painting the inside of our house (we started & then life got too busy so it's have done! Hate that)<br />
- I've refinished an old tray that I've had for years and hope to work on another one that I just picked up at the Thrift store. (I'd love to make a tray like <a href="http://www.paintedfoxtreasures.com/collections/tiered-trays/products/copy-of-farmhouse-wood-3-tier-tray" target="_blank">THIS ONE</a>, <a href="http://www.paintedfoxtreasures.com/collections/tiered-trays/products/the-dear-lillie-charming-3-tier-tray" target="_blank">THIS ONE</a> or even <a href="http://www.paintedfoxtreasures.com/collections/tiered-trays/products/reproduction-farmhouse-hardware-spinner" target="_blank">THIS ONE</a> from <a href="http://www.paintedfoxtreasures.com/">www.paintedfoxtreasures.com</a> . But I love them <a href="http://www.paintedfoxtreasures.com/collections/tiered-trays" target="_blank">ALL</a>!!!<br />
This one is my favourite though!<br />
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Plus I'm hoping to hit some antique places around here because I've got some ideas brewing for projects I'd like to make. Hope I can find what I'm looking for!<br />
I'd love to find one of these ....<br />
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... because I've always loved those antique kitchen scales.<br />
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Anyways, I have make a few pillow cushions. They're super easy & so fun to make.<br />
The first one is a large subway art phrase. I used my Silhouette CAMEO and cut the design from some black Heat Transfer material. Ironed it on and voila! Easy peasy!!!<br />
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This second pillow I made I wanted to create something similar to the one I'd seen online at Urban Barn. <br />
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I loved the look and design (but didn't want to pay the money) so I created my own design with a vine wreath shape (Id # 43792) from the Silhouette Online store. <br />
I created an Internal Offset of the image and then played with the line depth 'til I was happy with the thickness of it. The phrase inside I typed out using a font from the Silhouette Online store called LD Gregarious.<br />
I cut this out of some black Heat Transfer material and ironed it on.<br />
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And here's a look at the tray I refinished. I used a gray Chalk paint and then finished it off with a dark brown wax. I used my Silhouette and cut out a design using some black vinyl and adhered it to the top. I love it!<br />
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<span id="goog_2055458786"></span><span id="goog_2055458787"></span>Today I've started work on a small kitchen sign. The only problem is I'm so impatient and want to keep going but I have to let things dry completely before I can go on to the next step. <br />
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Well, off to sit & read on my deck now ... and wait not-so-patiently for the stain to dry on my sign!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-24468478422789751152015-04-06T11:13:00.004-07:002015-04-06T11:14:24.784-07:00Happy Easter Weekend.Happy Easter everyone!!<br />
I hope that you have had a blessed weekend. This has to be one of my favourite times of year. Celebrating my Saviour's resurrection and the fact that I have been redeemed!!!<br />
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I was also busy baking this weekend.<br />
I made some Paska (Easter Bread) - something that my Grandma used to make every year. So it brought back a lot of memories.<br />
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It's the tradition to have icing & sprinkles on top!</div>
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And yes, it was quickly devoured!!</div>
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I also made this fun little cake for our family gathering. The inside layers were filled with a homemade custard. Yummy. Everyone loved it. But it was on the sweet side.<br />
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I also wanted to share some easter crafts with you. I realize that Easter is over but hopefully this will give you some inspiration for next year!<br />
I made these little projects using my Silhouette CAMEO.<br />
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I made this pop-up card with lots of fun details and 2 fun shaped pillow boxes to hold some yummy Easter treats!</div>
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I found these cute designs in the Silhouette America online store. I simply cut out the shapes for the design in various pieces of coloured card stock and adhered them together onto the pillow box.</div>
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Here's a look at the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=75977" target="_blank">duck pillow box</a> ...</div>
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And how could we forget their cute BE-hinds!!</div>
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You will notice that I did adhere some of the pieces with foam squares - just for some added dimension & visual interest.</div>
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Then I found this fabulous <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=57277" target="_blank">card</a> (one of many amazing designs that you can find in the online store)!</div>
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I wanted to keep the colours subtle but still bright & cheerful! I knew I wanted to have some sparkly eggs so I cut out the egg shapes from some card stock & Double-Sided Adhesive Sticker paper. I then began adhering the Double-sided Adhesive Sticker pieces (eggs) to the card stock making sure to layer them one on top of each other.</div>
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First peel off the yellow paper.</div>
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Then place this onto the card stock. (the white side will be on top). Then peel that white sheet off and you'll be left with the sticker clear piece.</div>
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Repeat this process until all of the eggs have been adhered to the card stock.</div>
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I then sprinkled some Silhouette Glitter over the sticker eggs. I first sprinkled some blue glitter, then little bits of copper (I was going for the speckled blue egg look). I then sprinkled a bit more blue glitter to cover up any missing spots.</div>
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The bunny I cut out of grey card stock, Double Sided Adhesive paper and then covered with some grey Flocking Powder. I wanted the bunny to look soft.</div>
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The basket layer I cut from some kraft coloured Adhesive Corrugated Paper.</div>
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I love how the title pops up too! This is definitely a fun card to create. There's a variety of them to choose from too. Have fun creating!!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-82521648834237769662015-03-12T10:27:00.002-07:002015-03-12T10:27:40.679-07:00Being creative!Hi there,<br />
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Today I'm sharing a tutorial on the Silhouette blog - Using the Fill Pattern and Knife tool.<br />
Here's a peek at my layout.<br />
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It was a fun project to create and I have to admit that I'm learning new things all the time! And I love that!!!<br />
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I'm off to go teach band now and I'm so excited for Spring Break to start. As I can really use it. Plus it's time for some spring cleaning around this place. And my kiddos are definitely going to have their fair share to do 'cause their rooms are a disaster. Time for cleaning & purging! Yah!!!!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-17646318939110637122015-03-02T13:14:00.004-08:002015-03-02T13:14:56.140-08:00Love You To The MoonHi there everyone!<br />
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I'm thrilled to be sharing this layout of my youngest and me today on the <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette America blog</a>. I'd love for you to hop on over and see how I created it.<br />
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Here's a <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2015/03/love-you-to-the-moon" target="_blank">LINK </a>to the blog post.<br />
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I had so much fun creating this page and used lots of wonderful <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-artist&artist_id=136832" target="_blank">Jillibean Soup cut file</a>s.<br />
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If you hop on over to their blog you'll see the full layout and details on how I created my page<a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2015/02/sketch-cut-tutorial" target="_blank"> HERE.</a><br />
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Have a great week!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-39276909679022244512015-01-18T15:11:00.002-08:002015-01-18T15:11:09.855-08:00Simple Stories makes it so easy.This past Friday I shared some layouts up on the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog/my-simple-life" target="_blank">Simple Stories blog.</a><br />
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Feel free to hop on over to the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog/my-simple-life" target="_blank">SS blog</a> and see more close up pictures plus read more about how I created these pages!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-10657411562872341582015-01-05T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-05T06:00:04.968-08:00Time to rememberThis year I don't want to forget certain memories - the good and the bad.<br />
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So I've created the super fun project using my Silhouette Cameo. <br />
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I want to wish you all a very blessed 2015.<br />
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I'm very excited to share that I'll be joining the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a> team again this coming year!<br />
I'm also thrilled to be designing with so many talented individuals!! What an amazing team!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-9546620940145325352014-12-23T01:00:00.000-08:002014-12-23T01:00:00.600-08:00Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas time!Merry Christmas!!<br />
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I created this project for my secret pal at the school that I work at. <br />
I used my Silhouette cameo to print the design (which is from the online silhouette store) onto some Printable Cotton Canvas. After printing it out I cut it down to the size I needed for it to fit into the frame.<br />
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I simply added a few pearl gems to add a bit of bling and finishing touch.<br />
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Super easy and super fun!!<br />
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I hope you all have a blessed Christmas with your family & friends.<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Renee Foulks!!</b></span><br />
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Congratulations Renne ... you just won yourself a package of Printable Kraft Paper & Printable Cotton Canvas!<br />
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Please sent me an email with your mailing address and Silhouette America will get your fabulous prize sent out to you!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-88527769502689835492014-12-07T20:40:00.000-08:002014-12-07T20:42:23.236-08:00Simple Stories Cozy ChristmasHi everyone.<br />
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Yesterday I shared some projects on the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog/christmas-eve" target="_blank">Simple Stories blog</a> and thought I'd share them here today on my own blog.<br />
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For more details on the projects you can hop on over to the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog/christmas-eve" target="_blank">SS blog</a>.<br />
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Here's a look a what I created using the new <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/products/cozy-christmas" target="_blank">Cozy Christmas</a> and <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/products/DIY-christmas" target="_blank">DIY Christmas</a> collections.<br />
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First of all, here's a layout using the Cozy Christmas line and photos from last year's Christmas Eve.<br />
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And here's a card that I created using the DIY Christmas - love this collection because I was able to create this card so quickly! And I even made a matching envelope to coordinate!<br />
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Hope you have a wonderful week!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12628240063344011296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18840578.post-29262262960154612292014-12-01T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-01T10:47:14.977-08:00Silhouette Giveaway Blog Hop!!!Well howdy everyone!!<br />
I've got a fun post happening today so I'm glad you've joined me.<br />
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Today <a href="http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/" target="_blank">Silhouette America </a>is having a blog hop ... and I'm the last one on the list. So if you've been on the hop to all of the other gals blogs and have finally landed here (after visiting <a href="http://www.playfullycontemporary.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Amy Cox's blog</a> last) then you're in the right place!!<br />
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As you have noticed already each of the Silhouette America Designers are hosting a Giveaway on their blog and today I am doing the same thing!! I will share my giveaway at the end of my blog post but first I'd like to share these fun little projects with you.<br />
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I created a variety of Christmas/Holiday themed gift tags using the fabulous Silhouette Printable Kraft Paper. This is one of my favourite Silhouette products and I used it often on layouts and other types of projects.<br />
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So here's the first set of tags that I made.<br />
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I began by using these sentiment files (<a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=70482" target="_blank">Noel </a>& <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=70125" target="_blank">Merry Christmas</a>) that I placed onto a tag shape. <br />
I then coloured in the sentiment by filing in the colour to black and the line colour to black. I then printed those sentiments (using the Registration marks) through my printer.<br />
After it printed onto the Kraft paper I ran it through my Silhouette to cut the tag shapes ... and voila!<br />
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Then I made 4 smaller round shaped tags. <br />
These 3d cutout tag shapes are already created for you in the <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=download-thanks&order_id=10743952" target="_blank">Silhouette online store</a> - <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=22958" target="_blank">Angel,</a> <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=23201" target="_blank">Tree,</a> <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=22959" target="_blank">poinsettia</a>, <a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=22957" target="_blank">bird</a>.<br />
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I simple added some text to 2 of the tags shapes printed those out first and then ran the kraft paper through my Silhouette and cut out the various shaped tags. I then cut out the larger shaped tags from 4 different colored pieces of card stock and then adhered the kraft paper on to those. In order for the adhesive kraft paper to not stick (on the cut-out shapes) I simply rubbed a bit of baby powder on the backside and this removes the stickiness.<br />
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I found this great phrase (<a href="http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=70429" target="_blank">"have yourself a merry little christmas"</a>) and decided it would look good on the kraft coloured paper. <br />
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After inserting it onto the tag shape (in Silhouette studio) I simply ungrouped the image and then highlighted the words that I wanted to sketch with in certain colours. Make sure that you also click on NO CUT in the cut setting window so that the design will only sketch and not cut later.<br />
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Life has been so busy this past month . But I have managed to create a few things that I'd like to share with you.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"></span>I created a tutorial for the Silhouette blog on how I made this layout so I'd love for you to hop on over to their blog to check it out!!<br />
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And since my US Friends have been celebrating Thanksgiving this past weekend I made this fun little 3D acorn shape and shared it on the Silhouette blog last week.<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I used the fabulous (and beautiful) Advent Calendar from Silhouette America. You can find it <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/search"><span style="color: #021eaa; letter-spacing: 0px;">HERE</span></a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also added some recent photos of my kiddos - 3 beautiful things that I am beyond thankful for!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks for stopping by today!</span></span></div>
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