Clock

 This was a fun project that I did in a few hours.  I could have done it in less than an hour if I did not use the crackle medium. Most of the time was letting the paint dry. 

Start out with an 8x8 board 1/4 inch thick.  I used a MDF board.

 1. Paint the board. I wanted a dark color under my white so when it crackled I could see it.

 You can get the crackle medium at your local home store.  I got mine at Home Depot in the paint department.  This stuff goes a long ways. 

 2. Paint the crackle on. Let it dry. 
3. Paint your board with your top color.  I used Vermont cream (white) from home depot.

 I don't know why this picture is sideways. 
4. Turn your board over when the top paint is dry, and mark an X from corner to corner to find your middle spot.  My board is an 8x8, but I still wanted an exact measurement.
5. Drill a small hole in the board for a pilot hole.

 6. With a larger drill bit, drill a hole from the front to the back. I used a 5/16 drill bit for the clock shaft I am using.

 7. Place the vinyl stencil on the board matching up the predrill hole with the vinyl stencil hole.

 8. Paint the inside of the vinyl with the paint you used for the under coat. Pull off the stencil up before the paint drys completely.  The paint is latex paint, and you don't want the stencil pulling up your design.

 9. Now you are ready for the clock parts.  Follow in the instructions that come with the clock kit. I got my clock kit from Klockit.com.  I used motor 10082 and hands number 66761

Christmas Tree Word Art

Here is a fun project to do for Super Saturday.  I just want to thank my sister-in-law Karen for making this graphic and letting us have it.  You are awesome!  This fun graphic was put on a board to hang, but you can put it on a tile, glass block, tin, wood...

NOTE:  When you order any vinyl that you wish to put on a board to hang, please make a note to us under "Special Instructions" so that we will know to cut the graphic a little shorter to allow for the holes and hanging otherwise the graphic may be too large.

 This is an 8x8 MDF board that is 1/4 inch thick.  You can cut your own board, or you can purchase MDF boards through our website vinylgiftsandmore.com.

 Apply the vinyl to the board.  The nice thing about our vinyl is that we use a clear transfer tape so you can see your graphic through the tape and that way you can see where to place it on your board.  (Note:  We off-set the graphic to allow for hanging but you can center the graphic for your 8"x8" wood to use with an easel.)

 Measure your holes (double check your measurements, or you will end up with 3 holes like me. :) and use a drill to drill your holes.  I put my holes 2 inches from the ends.

Tape the ends of your ribbon so you can put them through the holes. Tie a bow and hang. 

Come check out all of our vinyl at vinylgiftsandmore.com

Old Window

When I was on vacation this month, I asked my father in law if he knew of any old windows.  He is a farmer and he has lots of out buildings on his properties.  He said he pulled an old window and put it in the shed and told me I could have it. :)  I have always wanted an old window.  My husband had the rolled eyes look, but he let me take it with us on our trip. :)  When I got home, I thought I knew what I wanted to do with it, but it didn't fit the room.  So I changed my plan.  I added fun vinyl to it and hung it in my office.  I just love vinyl!  We can turn almost any graphic into vinyl, so if you have a graphic that you want into vinyl, email us for a quote.  vinylgiftsandmore@gmail.com

Check out our website vinylgiftsandmore.com 

Corn Husk Dolls

I am the girls camp leader for my church.  I LOVE girls camp.  I love that I can act goofie and burst into song at anytime, and it is normal at girls camp. This year we did some FUN crafts.  One of our crafts was corn husk dolls.  The girls had a great time making them, and they all turned out lovely!  

When I look at this picture all I can think about is the movie Music Man.  I know that sounds weird but I think of the song where all the ladies are around singing "Pick a little, talk a little, pick a little, talk a little Cheep cheep cheep, talk a lot, pick a little more."

Here are the written instructions. I was excited when I was handed this to put on my blog.

The corn husks were free from our local grocery store.  Just soak them in water for awhile before you start the project.  Also the little baskets on the girls arms are from factorycraftdirect.com.

Family Rules Subway Art

It has been awhile since I posted.  July has been one busy month. I was at girls camp, family vacation and now I am home working on fun projects for Super Saturday. I am hoping I can get them made in the next few days so I can share them with you.  Here is a project I made yesterday.  This vinyl graphic should be on our site soon.  Vinylgiftsandmore.com

How to make:
1. Take a picture frame and remove all the backing. 
2. Glue the glass to the picture frame with strong craft glue.  Let dry
3. Put your favorite vinyl on the front of the glass. 
4. Hang and enjoy!
 

Remodelaholic

I have had bad luck all day.  My car broke down on the side of a freeway, we had a mean and nasty tow truck driver that charged us a crazy amount, and I have been stuck in a car with 3 screaming children for the last 5 hours waiting on family to tow us home.  The truck driver did drop our suburban off right infront of the Idaho Falls LDS temple, so at least we get to stare at something beautiful.  With all of this bad luck, I got an email that I was featured today on Remodelaholic.  Go check out the link, and enjoy her site.  You can find awesome ideas on this site.


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