Showing posts with label tumblers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tumblers. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Teacher Appreciation 2017
Can you believe it? It's already May! Are you scrambling for a last minute teacher appreciation gift? I got the Oracal 651 out and sat down with ecal 2 and made this design for some of the teachers in our life. I admit, I had some trouble and had to remove, re-cut and then reapply my design on a couple of these, but FINALLY I got the look I was shooting for.
I finished them with some paper and foil shred. If you make some using the Dollar Tree tumblers, be sure to include a note to handwash only. Have fun creating!
Sunday, April 5, 2015
30 Day Challenge, Day 5 Happy Easter!
Today's post are projects I actually made last night in anticipation of not having time to craft today.
I used my Sizzix eclips2 to cut vinyl for these two tumblers that are bithday gifts later this week. Both vinyls are oracal 651 that I purchased off ebay two years ago. I was afraid to use it until now! After watching a few youtube videos on how to apply it I have been less hesitant. I'm very pleased with the outcome of these tumblers. I bought a case of double wall tumblers from Dollar Tree. This case had the summer colors. It has the red and blue you see and a really nice green and orange. I found the images on the internet under free svg searches and then did a trace into ecal2. I love the wrapper feature! It curves the words and design so your cup looks more professional.
I used my Sizzix eclips2 to cut vinyl for these two tumblers that are bithday gifts later this week. Both vinyls are oracal 651 that I purchased off ebay two years ago. I was afraid to use it until now! After watching a few youtube videos on how to apply it I have been less hesitant. I'm very pleased with the outcome of these tumblers. I bought a case of double wall tumblers from Dollar Tree. This case had the summer colors. It has the red and blue you see and a really nice green and orange. I found the images on the internet under free svg searches and then did a trace into ecal2. I love the wrapper feature! It curves the words and design so your cup looks more professional.
I have found for transferring the design from the mat to the project is really easy with some Dollar Tree Clear Magic Cover. It's clear shelf paper that has just the right amount of sticky to make the transfer and you can see what you're doing.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out my facebook page. I will be having a spring theme give away because we got to 200 page likes!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Crafting On A Budget-Making Something Personal
Christmas is getting closer! Radio stations are playing Christmas music and the stores have been full of Christmas decorations for weeks! My mind has been filled with Christmas projects as well! But not every project is planned entirely of paper. I know! That's not what my name would suggest! I do like to stray off the paper path every once in a while, just for something different to do. This Christmas I have plans to add vinyl to the very popular plastic tumblers that everyone seems to carry around.
I made this one as a test to see how difficult it would be for me. Working with the vinyl is a little challenging, but with more practice it will be easy. This tumbler is from the Dollar Tree. I bought the Oracal vinyl on ebay last year, but I'm just now getting around to using it. I went ahead and ordered a case of the tumblers from Dollar Tree direct, so I wouldn't have a problem getting the number I needed. Popular items can be hard to locate there, when you really want them! These should be super cute and I'm sure the "giftees" will really enjoy them!
I watched a YouTube video made by Christopher Alan Designs on how to apply the vinyl. Very helpful presentation. I already had some clear transfer tape from my very first attempt at vinyl several years ago, but when I came across the Magic Cover clear contact paper he talks about, I bought 10 rolls! (at the Dollar Tree of course!)
For another project, I wanted to get more use from my Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio tools. (I have acquired several of the shapes) They were having a sale on Joann.com for the charms that go with the various shape studio tools.
So, I bought some to go with my tools. But...I wasn't sure what to do with them. On another shopping trip to Michaels, I came across some bracelets that were only $2.49 each on sale. They are made with the stretchy cord and had at least one dangle hanging off of them. Light-bulb! Take off the dangle they had and replace it with a charm! Here is one of the bracelets I changed.
I also found some packages of heart charms and word charms that I added to this one. I like the way it turned out and for such a budget price! (less than $5.00)
Another project I did recently (sorry I forgot to take pictures of it) for a guy was to take some pictures of a mutual relative (it was for the other grandfather) and make little "tool box" magnets from the epoxy shapes. I also made the My Day with Dad toolbox to put them in. I did change the tag from dad to the recipients name. Another personal project that packs a big punch for such a budget price!
Just wanted to share these few easy, budget friendly projects to show that it doesn't cost a lot to show someone you care. Just a little bit of your time to make it special!
Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to like me on Facebook!
Older Posts Home
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)
Have You Been Missing Out?
Below are the fun giveaways that have be going out the last few weeks. Only 2 more Wednesdays until Christmas! That means only 2 more give...
-
With every new thing, comes new challenges. DTF is my new thing. Finding information on how to heat apply was a toss-up for awhile. Here ... -
If you are an avid crafter or a shirt decorator, you have probably stumbled across a post or video about DTF printing. What is DTF printing... -
I was shopping at one of my area Dollar Trees the other day and saw a shelf full of Crafter's Square vinyl! So, I bought one of each co...