Patch that I printed with an Inkjet printer!

 

How neat is this?

So I had this jacket I wont wear because it had an old company logo on it, basically you couldn't wear just any jacket if you needed a jacket. So i figured instead of tossing it, why don't I just make my own patch to sew over the old logo.

In order to print on fabric :
- First you need the selected piece ironed
- then cut it out to the size of the paper
- then spray some Loctite spray adhesive - general performance lightweight bonding 100 to a piece of cardstock
- then apply your fabric you want to print on and smooth out
- print on it and your done to do whatever you want to do with it .

p.s. My sewing skills are pretty minimal and I'm sure if I had taken more time it could have looked a little more professional :)

Have a Happy beautiful blessed day!

CCG

Butterfly Pictures in the Garden 2019

Birdhouse Mailbox

 

This is my recent update to my mailbox, 3 years ago my husband and I built our mailbox due to my undying urge to have a little whimsical element to our front yard. (please ignore the fact our house still needs to be painted) 

 

On the left is what it looked like 3 years ago, right is our current beauty.

Reason for the update, everything in time especially in Florida the sun will tear up. So besides needing a new paint job, I also had to replace some rotting wood. Figured at this point, I mine as well change it up a little bit and add some molding for a more architectural classic feel.



So I also decided I really wanted it to have a more roof semi cottage feel and made my own stencil using my cricut and laminate sheets to cut the stencil out on.  So I first painted it with a copper hammer color and then proceed to the stencil.

Then, I was like hrmm ok.. So I really wanted to add some other design elements such as cathedral windows, something to dress the front up, add my maiden and current last name, a cute welcome message, and our address number sign. All of those elements were added with permanent oracle #651 vinyl, this stuff amazes me of all the things you can do with it!

Printing on Fabric for Dollar Tree totes

So first I designed my Image I wanted on the tote, then I took a piece of fabric cut to size (12 x 12 ) and ironed out all the wrinkles, proceeding to use a light weight adhesive tacky spray to spray on a 12 x 12 piece of card stock. Then I smoothed out the fabric on the card stock (no tape needed if it has been ironed and smoothed out)
Then you just peel your fabric away from the card stock and apply in on whatever your heart desires!

These would make adorable pillows as well :)

Candles With Character

I repainted my $2 thrift store candle holders, and I had to make some candles to go with them .

I think they turned out cute?

So I already had a stash of plain pillar candles from Walmart, which equals to less than $ 3 for each candle. Then I always seem to have tissue paper from Dollar Tree. All you need to do is find an image or make your image and add your words. Take a piece of Card stock (usually buy mine from Hobby Lobby when its on sale 50 % off) and attach Tissue paper using tape, to tape the edges so it doesn't jam up your printer.

Once you have your image cut out on tissue paper you will need your candle and a hair drier. Place the image where you would like it, and start to melt your image into the wax.

Takes a little bit of patience but totally worth it in the end. They make beautiful personalized gifts for friends, or add some seasonal interest to your area .