Big Brother Bag

This was a gift I made for Reid's big brother, Avery.  I kept with the nautical theme, I bought a canvas bag and decided to make a stencil using my Silhouette and paint a design especially for the new big brother.

How I Did It:

1.  I bought an anchor design on the Silhouette online store and designed a stencil using Silhouette Studio.

2.  I cut out my design using my Silhouette on vinyl.

3.  I placed the design on the bag and positioned it where I wanted it.  I did not use transfer paper for this process as there were no small intricate cuts that transfer paper is very useful for.

4.  I used a sponge brush to dab fabric paint over my stencil.

5.  I carefully peeled away the vinyl and used a hook instrument to remove the smaller pieces.  I did this while it was still wet but you could wait until it is dry as well.

'Steel' Tee

Just showing off a Tee that I made for my 'Steel' using Silhouette Heat Transfer Vinyl and my Silhouette.  I couldn't get the little guy to model it for me so this is all ya get!  =)  It was designed by yours truly.  I'm so proud.  =)  Love my Silhouette. 

Warriors Cheerleader Gear

Silhouette Projects?  Why, absolutely!  I'm in! Kelly (friend and fellow Silhouette fan) was in need of some cheerleader gear for her daughter's upcoming competition.  I busted out the ol' Silhouette to come to the rescue.  [She has since ordered a new Cameo!  I can't wait for her to share her projects with me.] 

We made two different style tees using vinyl and fabric paint.  Check out a tutorial here. 

We, also, decorated a couple megaphones using vinyl and transfer tape.  Check out a tutorial here. 

ARRR-ish fun

Such a cute little Irish Pirate, don't you think??  I'm a big fan of the pirate theme.  If you want to read a little bit of the background of that check out:  Pirate Onesie Iron On Post

This is another onesie made using my Silhouette and Silhouette Heat Transfer Vinyl.  If you want a quick tutorial check out:  Our Fav Leprechaun Post

St. Pat's Beer Tee

Another St. Pat's Tee...  (I even have more last one for tomorrow!)  Everyone need a St. Pat's Tee, or two.  =)  I did not have any luck finding green t-shirts this year (maybe because I looked too late?) so I dyed my own.  I have never dyed anything before.  It was quite easy.  I used a 5 gallon bucket and it cleaned out nicely with no green residue.  It didn't create the mess that I thought it would.  I did have trouble with a 'dark green' that I bought, it looked like it had too much blue in it, so I re-dyed it.  I'm just thinking that the color on the box isn't always exactly what you are going to get...

Check out Steel's Football Shirt Post for a tutorial on making a shirt with your Silhouette, vinyl and fabric paint or click Read More for a quick run through of How I Did It...

Irish Steel Tee

My growing boy needed a new Irish Tee for this St. Patty's Day.  See last year's Patty Party Tees.  I used the same design because when ya only wear it one day out of the year, it doesn't really get old.  If you notice, I use the 'Steel' symbol (and the Steelers symbol) and replaced the diamonds with shamrocks, pretty creative, huh?  I think so.  =)  I did change it up this year and used Silhouette Heat Transfer instead of fabric paint. 

I followed the same procedure as my Our Fav Leprechaun post.

For a quick run through, click Read More or check out my Our Fav Leprechaun post.

Our Fav Leprechaun

 

Adorable Leprechaun hat?   - GarysAngel Etsy Shop

Adorable Onesie?  See below...

Materials

Silhouette Heat Transfer - Smooth

Onesie

Fabric Dye

Iron

How I Did It

1.  I dyed a onesie using Rit fabric dye according the the package instructions.  (very easy process)

2.  I designed the lettering for the onesie using Silhouette Studio and made use to mirror the design so that it was 'backwards' for ironing on.

3.  I cut it out on Silhouette Heat Transfer (smooth) with the clear plastic side down and no cutting mat.  

This is the clear plastic side up after being cut out.  

4.  I removed the negative heat transfer to leave the lettering...

This is the side that was cut with clear plastic side down.

5.  I placed the design on the onesie, clear plastic side up.

6.  I placed a piece of fabric on top of the clear plastic and ironed, applying firm pressure for 45 - 60 seconds (according to Silhouette Heat Transfer package instructions).  If the plastics doesn't peel up, try, try again...

 7.  I peeled the clear plastic away from the design and re-ironed (on top of fabric) one more time for good measure.

and this is why you should... Never Wake A Sleeping Leprechaun...

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2013

St. Pat's Posts to come!!

Shamrock Front Door Fun

More Shamrock fun on the front door...

Silhouette + Vinyl  = Fun

(Yes, I'm obsessed.)

More Vinyl & Silhouette Fun?  Check out Silhouette Projects.

How about that fantastic-ly festive bow on the grapevine wreath?  Check out St. Pat's Bow Wreath.

More St. Pat's fun to come!!

Shamrock Bathroom Decor

Of course, I busted out the Silhouette and cut out some festive shamrocks to decorate the bathroom mirror with.  Who says you can't decorate your bathroom?  (Love my Silhouette!)

Check out my other festive (& fun) bathroom decor...
2013 Valentine Bathroom Decor
2012 Valentine Bathroom Decor
Fun Bathroom Decor

Shamrockin' Chandelier

A Shamrockin' Chandelier, huh?  I think so.  So festive and fun.  

I cut out shamrocks using my...(you guessed it)...Silhouette...

I used a sticky dot tape roll to stick shamrocks together with fun, green and white bakers twine in the middle...

I hung them from our dining room chandelier...

Glittered Rainbow and Pot 'O Gold with double sided adhesive and Silhouette

I finally got to try my Silhouette double sided adhesive paper with glitter!  I think it's my first project for both!  I saw a couple projects on blog.silhouetteamerica.com and I knew I needed to try using them both!  A Rainbow and Pot O' Gold seemed like a great fit for glitter...

Click Read More for How I Did It...

St. Pat's 'Keep Calm'

I busted out the Silhouette and decided to jump on the 'Keep Calm' bandwagon.  I couldn't resist.  How about the little drunk leprechaun at the top?!  Isn't he great?!  I love St. Patrick's Day (and my Silhouette)!!

I designed my 'Keep Calm' on Silhouette Studio (including the little drunk leprechaun) and cut it out in green cardstock on my Silhouette...

I pulled the cardstock off the cutting mat and placed it on a piece of white cardstock, adhering it into place with an adhesive dot roller...

I adhered the little center pieces into their respective places...

 I hung it in a frame for all to admire...(mostly myself, but I can pretend)!

St. Pat's WordArt

I love this (and my Silhouette)!  I love St. Patrick's Day as well, even though we just sit home these days. 

I designed the WordArt using Silhouette Studio and cut in out in white cardstock with my Silhouette...

I cut pieces of green colored card stock (3 different shades) and stuck them behind each of the words/phrases.  I stuck the centers on where they were needed as well.  I used an adhesive dot roller to affix the paper in place.  If I put too much where it showed through to the other side, it easily rubbed off, kind of like rubber cement...

This is what the back looked like where I was finished...

Awesome, huh?!  I didn't have to print it out using tons of ink and it has some dimension to it!!

My inspiration:  eighteen25.blogspot.com's subway art collection