I made these little illustrated doodle labels to label my office supplies with. You can download all three templates (plain, lined and with editable text) at the bottom of the post! [Read more…]
Easy Heat Transfer Applique (A Tutorial)
Have you tried out Silhouette’s heat transfer material yet? It’s a super easy way to add some decoration to a piece of clothing! I started out with the heat transfer starter kit which has heat transfer paper samples, a pick tool and a package of template downloads:
I decided to spruce up this cute little skirt that I bought for Boo. Boo chose the free bicycle graphic that comes with the starter kit.
If you are doing an image with text make sure to mirror it on the screen so that the text looks backwards. Insert the the heat transfer material into the Silhouette with the clear plastic side on the bottom. You don’t need to use the cutting mat….although it doesn’t hurt either. Make sure to select “flocked” or “smooth” transfer material in the menu before cutting. The clear side of the transfer should be face down.
Once the image has been cut, peel off all the negative space from the clear backing:
Use the pick tool to pull off small pieces.
The finished cut out:
Place the design face down on the surface you want to iron it onto. I placed it on the side of the skirt so it would wrap around:
Place a cloth over the design and place a heated iron on top of it (cotton setting). Press firmly for 45 to 60 seconds.
Gently peel up the clear transfer sheet. The transfer should be adhered to your surface now. If the transfer still sticks to the clear sheet, replace the cloth and iron again making sure to apply more pressure:
An easy heat transfer applique!
Click here to see other projects I’ve done with the Silhouette Machine!
Make a Rustic Crate (A Tutorial)
With an easy technique you can transform any new crate into an old rustic looking one! I made the above one for Boo’s Easter basket this year…..adding her name and a bunny to the side. I bought the below new mini-crate from Michael’s Craft store using my coupon and it was only a few bucks:
I used my Silhouette Machine to cut “Sienna” out of vinyl shelf paper to use as a stencil….I also cut out a bunny shapes for the sides. I placed the stencils on the crate and used black spray paint:
The spray painted images:
I mixed a solution of white distilled vinegar, steel wool, and tea to apply to the wood. You can see the full tutorial on the process here (the wine barrel lazy susan tutorial) but basically the vinegar reacts with the steel wool and creates an aging effect on the wood. I add the tea to add a bit of “tea stain” to the wood.
As it is applied the wood gets a little darker…..but you won’t see the full effect until the wood dries. You can even rub the steel wool on the wood for extra age but I recommend using some gloves.
The finished crate! It will look so cute filled with paper grass and some handmade goodies and treats!
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