Headboard Vinyl

A long time ago, like when Pinterest first started up, I saw an image of vinyl on a headboard. I could have sworn I pinned it, but I can't find it on my boards anywhere. Such is life. Anyway, since then, I've known that I wanted to do that on my own headboard in our master bedroom. However, we didn't have a real headboard until about a year ago. Yes, a year ago. I'm kind of slow sometimes :)   So here's how I (finally) put vinyl on my headboard!      I think the reason this project has taken me so long is because I've been indecisive about what design I actually wanted to put on. I've gone back and forth between flowers and some kind of pattern for a couple months now. I love the idea of flowers, but I thought that might be too matchy-matchy with our comforter. So then I'd start looking at the patterns and like one, but then I'd walk always for a few weeks and like flowers again. *sigh*   I finally decided on this design. It's called Moroccan Background, but I can't find it in the Silhouette Online Store anymore. I've had it for a while, which was the biggest draw for this one...because it's free and I'm cheap :)    

To get this design to fill my space (approx. 19" wide), I had to replicate it and then put them side by side. I had to match them up off-center.

 

 

 

I then I had to cut off the top part and the bottom part where it was sticking up, to even it out and to get it down to 8" tall. I'm using the older Silhouette SD which only cuts up to about 9", but I find 8" is better for cutting without a mat. I only needed it to be about 19.25" wide, so some of the side got cut off too.

 

 

I wanted to do some for the footboard, but the vinyl got cut wrong the first time and I ran out of vinyl. I'm sure I'll finally get around to it in another year. ;)

 

After cutting the image, I sent it through my Silhouette. I'm using Orcal 631 from Expressions Vinyl in Maize. I needed two of these. After cutting, I began the tedious process of weeding the images and used my transfer paper to transfer the image to my headboard.

I'm not good enough to take a picture AND transfer the vinyl. :)

 

Voila! It was a little bit difficult to get it in just the right spot, but the transfer tape make it much easier to get lined up properly.

 

 

Since the Silhouette SD only cuts about 8.5" wide, the vinyl doesn't fill the whole panel. But it's enough that the pillows will cover the bottom.

 

 

Sorry for the blurry image. By the time I got these on the computer and realized it was blurry, the good lighting was gone.

 

I've got some more vinyling to do in our master bedroom, but I'm hesitant since I'm not sure if we'll be staying in this apartment or not.

 

I love my Silhouette machine. It can be intimidating, but I love using it. It's so convenient to be able to cut anything I want, any time I want.

Want to get your own? Then don't forget about the current Silhouette Promotion! Through July 10th you can use code "SOMEDAY" at checkout to get any of the following discounts. Go get your own machine!!

 

 There's also a giveaway going on through July 7th so go get entered!

 

   

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Spring Sketch Pen Subway Art + New Silhouette Promotion

 Silhouette America was generous enough to send me a 24 pack of Sketch Pens. How awesome is that?!

Look at all these beautiful colors! It's hard to tell, but some of them are even glittery and metallic!

The Sketch Pen Starter Kit includes the following colors: Black (x2), white, lavendar, red, light blue, blue, neon pink, neon orange, neon green, neon yellow, glitter magenta, glitter gold, glitter bronze, glitter peach, metallic plum, metallic lavendar, metallic maroon, metallic navy, metallic light blue, metallic green, metallic charcoal, metallic grey, & metallic copper. That's a LOT of colors!! And, as a bonus with the 24 pack, you get a download card redeemable for 10 exclusive sketch designs!!

 

 

I've been thinking about what I should do for this project for a couple of weeks now. I'm not really big into card making - too much work for my taste. We don't have a color printer anymore, so I was curious to see how these would work for something like subway art. And, I think they stood up to the test pretty well.

 

Since I used some images from the online Silhouette Studio shop, I can't ethically give you all the file to sketch/print it yourself, but I can tell you how I created so that you can create your own.

 

I used the following online Silhouette Studio shop images:

- The Frame is the Sketch Chalkboard Frame

- The Chick comes from the Easter Shapes bundle

- The Bunny comes from the 4 Easter Sketch Design bundle

 

I also used the following fonts:

- Pea Stacy Fancy

- Bernard MT Condensed

- DK Carte Blanche

- Centeria Script Demo

- Neo Retro Draw

- Vladimir Script

- Stephanie Dots

 

A couple notes on this project. It took way longer than necessary. I designed it all, saved it, and came back the next day to sketch it. But somehow in the saving process, it had made it so I couldn't separate the words and images. Even after trying to ungroup and releasing the compound paths, it was just way too much trouble. So instead, I redesigned the whole thing and cut it as I designed. Also, if you want it to just be the same color, then you can just design it all and send it to sketch. If you want the different colors, then you can use my method. Another thing, I found I got better, consistent sketching results if I set the machine to "Double Cut". It will just double sketch everything in this case. Much better.

 

1. I measured my frame so I could know exactly how big to make the frame. To fit inside my 8x10 frame, I resized the frame design to as close to 9.75x7.75 as I could get it.

 

2. This is where you start placing your words and images. After your artwork is complete, move all of the images and words off of the cutting mat area, click the Trace button, and use the trace feature. Be sure to change our your blade for the sketch pen. Send it to the Silhouette and watch the magic. When it's done sketching, DON'T take the paper and mat out of the machine. Just leave it there. Trust me. If you take it out each time, your designs will be all skeewompus.

 

 

 

3. This is where the project gets a little repetitive. Undo all the moving you just did, choose the next piece to sketch, change your pen color, and send it to the Silhouette. Repeat this process for as many colors as you're going to use. And again, LEAVE THE PAPER AND THE MAT IN THE MACHINE BETWEEN SKETCHES.

 

4. Once you've run through all your designs and colors, cut your paper down to fit inside your frame and admire your beautiful work.

 

 

 

Want to get in on the Sketch Pen action? Silhouette knew you would, so they're running an awesome special for all of the Someday Crafts readers.

 

 

 You can get any of the following discounts by using the code "SOMEDAY":

 

- Silhouette CAMEO and the Sketch Pen Starter Kit for $269.99

-Silhouette Portrait and the Sketch Pen Starter Kit for $139.99

-Sketch Pen Starter Kit for $12.99

 

Wahoo!!!

 

 This promotion ends on March 31st, 2013, so you better act fast! I absolutely love my Silhouette machine and I know you would too!!

October Silhouette Bundle Promotion

It's that time again! Time for another Silhouette Project and Promo. This month we are all about Halloween. Cardstock, vinyl, heat transfer, you name it, we are decking it out for this spooky day.

This month I got the chance to play with the Flocked Heat Transfer Product. It was a cinch to cut. 

Cut Settings:

Blade: 3
No cutting mat

I decided to make some cute personalized Halloween treat bags for my littles.

  
The Heat Transfer was a bit tricky. They recommend putting a shirt over the plastic and holding an iron there for 45-60 seconds. That just didn't work for me. I removed the shirt and ironed directly on the plastic. The coating got hot and warped a bit, but did not melt and there was no smell. The transfer worked much better that way, but you didn't hear it from me!

Now for the good stuff! Here are our deals for this month.

Coupon code is : SOMEDAY

Click here to get to all the deals or you can just click on the deal you want and you will be directed to the page. Easy Peasy!

Happy Crafting!

Promo runs from today through October 31st.   

Silhouette September Promotion

It's time for this month's Silhouette America Promotion! This month is a really winner. We are featuring the newest specialty medias for the Cameo and Silhouette SD. Here's the scoop.

Deal #1: The Cameo Bundle

What's in the Box?

1 Silhouette Cameo

1 package Gold Printable Foil

1 package Silver Printable Foil

1 package Printable Sticker Paper

Price $269.99

(Savings of $57)

Use Code: SOMEDAY

Already have a Cameo or Silhouette SD? Here is the deal for you!

<Deal #2: The Printable Media Bundle

What's in the Box?

1 package Gold Printable Foil

1 package Silver Printable Foil

1 package Printable Sticker Paper

Price: $19.99

(Savings of $7, it's like getting the sticker paper free!)

Use Code: SOMEDAY

I got to play with all three specialty medias and today I'm sharing what I created with the Printable Sticker Paper. 

I created name labels for my little guy. We constantly are having to send things to school and childcare and I have to put his name on everything. I wanted to make him feel special so I made these little custom stickers.

Here is a peek after printed.

And here I am removing one from the backing. 

NOTE: With the recommended cutting settings for this media, it only cuts through the sticky paper leaving the backing intact. This makes it super easy to store your stickers should you not use them all at once.

And finally here's a look at it in action inside his book bag.

Promotion runs from today through Sept 30, 2012. You must use the links provided on each bundle to get our special price and you need to use coupon code SOMEDAY at checkout. 

Happy Crafting!

Starry Night Flashlight

 

Every wonder what you could make with Vinyl? Well, Happy Hour Projects has a great easy Starry Night Flashlight for you to try. She used her Silhouette Cameo, but this could easily be done with an X-acto knife as well.

See Starry Night Flashlight.

 

Silhouette Vinyl Promotion

We, here at Someday Crafts are in love with the Silhouette Cameo! I use mine on virtually every project I make. So we have teamed up with Silhouette to offer you some fantastic monthly deals!

This month is all about vinyl. We have two completely awesome deals for you!

Deal #1

The Cameo Vinyl Bundle

Silhouette Cameo

1 Roll 12 inch Black Vinyl

1 Roll 12 inch White Vinyl

1 Roll 12 inch Transfer Tape

Price: $269.99

Coupon Code: SOEMDAY

That's a savings of $75 off the retail price!

Already have a Cameo or Silhouette SD. Then you will want to use the next deal.

Deal #2

40% off your entire vinyl purchase!

Coupon code: SOMEDAY

I got the chance to play with some of the new chalkboard vinyl and the frosted glass vinyl. I will be sharing my projects tomorrow afternoon. But I will say that they work amazingly well and do exactly as promised.

So, what are you waiting for? Hop on over to Silhouette America now and get yourself some new vinyl!

Deals are good from August 23 - August 31.

*The bundle deal can only be accessed using the link above. It's a special just for our readers!!

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