11/19/12
COMING SOON......
Coming Soon - Chalkboard Vinyl!!!!
I can wait to try this stuff out. I am thinking chalkboard labels, easily put up a chalkboard in your home, chalkboard inside your cupboard door for your grocery list, the list goes on and on!!!
Let me know your ideas for chalkboards and let the fun begin!!!
Update: Here is a picture of how I used my new chalkboard vinyl on some canisters!
11/8/12
Christmas is Coming!!!
It snowed in Spokane for the 1st time this season today, but I have been thinking about winter, and Christmas for quite some time! I have been coming up with some fun new holiday designs for the season!
These designs would look great adhered to glass in a large frame, or maybe on a re-purposed old door panel!
6/17/12
New Designs
Here are a few designs that I have created recently. I love getting an idea from a customer and then creating a fun layout. Do you have a phrase or verse that you have wanted on your wall? It is fun to put those ideas into actual vinyl on the wall!!!
This has been a popular design for old windows that I have. I imagine this on a large front porch, welcoming friends and family as they enter your home.
This design would be create for an office or study.
This has been a popular design for old windows that I have. I imagine this on a large front porch, welcoming friends and family as they enter your home.
This design would be create for an office or study.
5/14/12
My Signature Item?
What a great time was had at the Garden Expo this past weekend! Everyone seems to love the old windows with a Bird and a Branch on them.
Do you have an old window at home and just need the vinyl? Contact me today with the size of your window, and I can cut the branch and bird in whatever color you choose!
4/18/12
Kitchen Redo!
It has only taken 6 years, but for now, the kitchen in our house is mostly done!
Here are a few pics and an explanation of our process.
When we purchased the house, the countertops were a gross yellow, and the tile was even worse. The floor was replaced right before we moved in, but we lived with the yuck colors for quite some time.
The first year we were here, the dishwasher broke, so we replaced it with a new black one, and we installed an over the range microwave to save counter space.
In 2009 my awesome husband rebuilt the countertops and used a much nicer laminate, and replaced the tile backsplash as well.
Sometime last year we installed some can lights in our living room, and replaced the one light in the center of the kitchen, with 4 can lights spread the length of the kitchen, finally I could see what I was cooking!
Also last year the 30 year old fridge that came with the house finally started making 'I'm about to die' noises, so we replaced it with a huge black fridge that is most awesome. Every time I open it I am thankful my husband knows I like practical gifts!
The final step has been to do something with those 'lovely' 70s brown cabinets. We could not afford to replace them, so painting them was the best option.
The first step was cleaning and prepping. We wiped everything down with TSP to remove dirt, grease and whatever else was on them. Then we sanded them, filled any holes, and wiped them down again.
The painting process took about 2 weeks. We wanted to take our time, let each coat dry good, and let the paint sit before we messed with the doors too much.
For the kitchen, we painted the walls yellow first (and then later repainted because I didn't like the shade of yellow!). After this dried a few days, we used green Frog tape to tape off the walls and paint the bases of the cabinets.
The frog tape was slightly more expensive, and this was my first time using it, but let me just say - It is totally worth it! And read the directions if you use it, I was surprised at what they suggested!
The paint we used was the Behr Ultra, paint and primer in one. We did 2 coats on everything, with a touchup coat on the bases, and a top coat on the doors with a mixture of glaze mixed in.
After everything dried really well, we put the doors up and then waited for our new hardware to arrive. With all of it put together with hardware on the doors, I am really loving the finished product!
I really love how the countertop looks so much better with matching cabinets. Also, as a finishing touch instead of buying new hinges, we cleaned them up the old ones and spray painted them with a flat black paint (they were previously ugly brass).
The Verdict:
1. I love the new look, I love the gray color, and I love the hardware!
2. Paint durability: I am not sure how it will hold up. There are a few spots that got nicked when we were installing the hardware, etc. The spots are tiny but the paint seemed to come off a little too easy. I wonder how long it will last, even tho we prepped as much as possible. The good news is that it is a dark color on a dark color, and I can easily touch up the small spots.
So you might be asking, what does this have to do with vinyl lettering??? Well, the real finishing step would be to add a quote, verse or design to the soffit around the kitchen.
Does anyone have any suggestions???
Here are a few pics and an explanation of our process.
When we purchased the house, the countertops were a gross yellow, and the tile was even worse. The floor was replaced right before we moved in, but we lived with the yuck colors for quite some time.
The first year we were here, the dishwasher broke, so we replaced it with a new black one, and we installed an over the range microwave to save counter space.
In 2009 my awesome husband rebuilt the countertops and used a much nicer laminate, and replaced the tile backsplash as well.
Sometime last year we installed some can lights in our living room, and replaced the one light in the center of the kitchen, with 4 can lights spread the length of the kitchen, finally I could see what I was cooking!Also last year the 30 year old fridge that came with the house finally started making 'I'm about to die' noises, so we replaced it with a huge black fridge that is most awesome. Every time I open it I am thankful my husband knows I like practical gifts!
The final step has been to do something with those 'lovely' 70s brown cabinets. We could not afford to replace them, so painting them was the best option.
The first step was cleaning and prepping. We wiped everything down with TSP to remove dirt, grease and whatever else was on them. Then we sanded them, filled any holes, and wiped them down again.
The painting process took about 2 weeks. We wanted to take our time, let each coat dry good, and let the paint sit before we messed with the doors too much.
For the kitchen, we painted the walls yellow first (and then later repainted because I didn't like the shade of yellow!). After this dried a few days, we used green Frog tape to tape off the walls and paint the bases of the cabinets.
The frog tape was slightly more expensive, and this was my first time using it, but let me just say - It is totally worth it! And read the directions if you use it, I was surprised at what they suggested!
The paint we used was the Behr Ultra, paint and primer in one. We did 2 coats on everything, with a touchup coat on the bases, and a top coat on the doors with a mixture of glaze mixed in.
After everything dried really well, we put the doors up and then waited for our new hardware to arrive. With all of it put together with hardware on the doors, I am really loving the finished product!
I really love how the countertop looks so much better with matching cabinets. Also, as a finishing touch instead of buying new hinges, we cleaned them up the old ones and spray painted them with a flat black paint (they were previously ugly brass).
The Verdict:
1. I love the new look, I love the gray color, and I love the hardware!
2. Paint durability: I am not sure how it will hold up. There are a few spots that got nicked when we were installing the hardware, etc. The spots are tiny but the paint seemed to come off a little too easy. I wonder how long it will last, even tho we prepped as much as possible. The good news is that it is a dark color on a dark color, and I can easily touch up the small spots.
So you might be asking, what does this have to do with vinyl lettering??? Well, the real finishing step would be to add a quote, verse or design to the soffit around the kitchen.
Does anyone have any suggestions???
4/4/12
Spring Cleaning!!!
I discovered I have lots of windows to prep, pallet bookshelves to paint, crates to build, and general fun in the garage to be had! Now if I could just finish my kitchen paint job maybe I could get to it!
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