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Nov 15

Handlettered Holiday Cards & Tags- A New Fresh Cut SVG Bundle!

Nov 15

It’s time for another Fresh Cut SVG Bundle! This month is all about holiday cards and tags and the designs are SO good, you guys! We revamped the bundle a bit too so there’s even more designs for you PLUS some bonuses. As always… I contributed some handlettered files to the bundle because that’s what I love! I made these three knock out designs that are perfect for adding to cards or making into art (I made the snowman into art as well!).

I made mine with this sparkle paper and love how they turned out but realized I totally SHOULD have done them in black iron-on on to wood. How much cooler would that have been!? *sigh* next time. Plus, with iron-on, I wouldn’t have had to piece them back together. There’s only a few pieces for each of them so it wasn’t that it was hard it’s just that I’ve realized I’m NOT a paper crafter at all! I just don’t enjoy it like I do other DIY. It’s funny what you learn about yourself when you are creating.

Mar 24

How to Prepare Hand Lettering to cut with a Cricut

Mar 24

Today I have an informational post for you! A lot of my DIY tutorials use lettering that I’ve created and digitized for you to cut out with a Cricut or similar machine. I know as much as my designs are awesome for my projects- I know some of you have rad lettering you want to cut out for your own projects. So today I’m walking you through the steps I use to get it from paper to project using screenshots to help explain it. So ready to hear how I prepare hand lettering to cut with a Cricut?

The first thing you’ll need to do is create your design on paper. I’d recommend starting with something simple to test the process out (long quotes or intricate designs can take a long time! I’d also recommend starting with black on white with not a lot of texture or variance. So a marker on white paper is perfect over watercolor. This will make it MUCH easier to digitize into a cuttable file.

When you are happy with your design, go ahead and scan it in to your computer. I now have a cute little scanner (this one) that I LOVE SO MUCH, but before I got that, I’d always used my phone with an app I *think* was called Scanner Pro Plus. Either works. Then I pull it into Photoshop. This tutorial will only use Photoshop but I’m working on a video tutorial as a bonus for my Brush Lettering E-Course that walks through this process in both Photoshop and Illustrator. If you don’t have Photoshop but want to give it a try- they have a 30 day free trial… but fair warning, that’s how I got hooked ;)Continue Reading…

Apr 10

Chugga Two Two! Modern Train Themed Birthday Party

Apr 10

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Guys, see that title? I crack myself up. You can’t tell me that’s not gold.

Today I’m finally sharing Windsor’s second birthday party! He turned two back in December… but who’s counting, right? We had such a fun time celebrating this guy and his love for trains. It’s sweet to look back over the photos as I’m writing this post at these memories and all the little details.

I feel like every time that I throw a party, I do less than the time before. I’ve said this before but if you don’t throw parties all the time, I think it’s good to hear. I used to decorate every corner in a room; every table, every wall, every door. It was party time and the house had to look like it. But now? I decorate the table- wherever the focus is. And maaaaybe one other space (a garland or sign) and the rest? I leave as is. And here’s the thing. People still think I’m going all out. And people aren’t tripping all over decorations. And the kids (and adult guests) still have a good time. And then you can save yourself the time you would have spent decorating all those tiny things and make a pot of coffee and enjoy your guests. And get some sleep. And whatever you want. Does this give you permission to do a bit less? I hope so.Continue Reading…

Apr 03

Mermaid DIY Mugs | Can you use vinyl on mugs?

Apr 03

I didn’t think I would love something mermaid themed so much you guys. But these mugs are pretty rad. Please don’t get mad at me… but I feel like mermaids are overrated. They’re totally ‘in’ like unicorns and it’s not that I don’t like them- it’s just that I don’t LOVE them and they’re kind of everywhere right now and a little bit childish. So when we decided on mermaids for the theme of our new Fresh Cut SVG Bundle, I wanted to challenge myself to create something that I totally love. That kids would love, sure… but that I love as an adult as well. And I’m pretty darn happy with how these designs turned out!

Not only am I sharing the designs- but this fun DIY. I wanted to take on DIY mugs and share which kind of vinyl you can use on mugs to make them washable (score!).

For this project I’m sharing two of the SEVEN designs I contributed to the bundle. I have these ones (Mermaid and Merman- get the reference?) but I also have some fun ones like Mermiss and Mermrs (perfect for bridal parties!), Merbabe and Mergirl (perfect for siblings!), and Mermom because mommy and me stuff is beyond cute. Want to see all the designs in the bundle? Every time I’m so impressed with what these ladies come up with! If you haven’t heard of the Fresh Cut SVG bundle before… I’m partnering with 9 other blogger/designers to offer a bundle of SVG (Cut Files) at a discounted rate. It’s only going to be available for just over a month at the bundle price and then it’s gone for good! So you get all these rad mermaid themed files for $9.99 and can I just say how. many. things. you can make with them!?Continue Reading…

Feb 13

Floral Monogram DIY Pennant + Metallic Grow Plant Pot

Feb 13

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So I got carried away again. I was making one project to share with you using the designs I illustrated for the Spring Fresh Cut SVG Bundle, but then as I’m making this tiny plant pot (weeding that thing left me with a lot of time to let my mind run), I thought it would be so pretty to make a bigger version of one of the letters. And that second, last minute project ended up being my favourite out of the two! It’s a cotton pennant with rose gold foil iron on and I’ve got to say- the shine on that baby is ridiculously good.

The spring Fresh Cut SVG Bundle is LIVE for a limited time and you guys, it’s so playful and fun! You can see all the images in the design down below and if you want to check out more you can do that RIGHT HERE.

Let’s start with that plant pot, though! I wanted to see how small I could cut the design. This is the minimum cut size I decided on and after weeding it. I can attest… you don’t want to go any smaller than this ;) I’m in love with how the champagne matte foil plays with the dark green of this cactus and the bright white of the plant pot. It’s an elegant colour and the thickness of the matte foil looks laser cut or 3D.

Psst… isn’t that letterboard amazing?! Bethany and Art from This Little Estate (fellow Canadian bloggers!) make them… isn’t that rad? And even better, all the mula from these babies go towards their giving back initiative where they renovate other peoples homes. Uhm. They’re kind of amazing you guys. And no- they’re not paying me to say that… I bought this letterboard for myself because I LOVE what they are doing! You can grab one for yourself RIGHT HERE.

Oct 02

DIY Autumn Sign and Fall Themed SVG Bundle

Oct 02

Who doesn’t love a good wooden sign? This girl certainly does… to the point that I have nowhere to hang this one, so it’s sitting on my mantle! I might need an intervention.

Today I’m excited to be sharing not only this fun sign and the DIY tutorial for it BUT also… the October Fresh Cut SVG Bundle! This time around it’s fall themed and there’s some really rad files in here you guys. lots of hand lettering, beautiful leaves, and I for one am full of ideas on how to use these! If you missed the announcement last month… I’m partnering with 9 other blogger/designers to offer a bundle of SVG (Cut Files) at a discounted rate. It’s only going to be available for this month at the bundle price and then it’s gone for good! So you get 10 rad Fall themed files for $9.99 and can I just say how. many. things. you can make with them!?

YOU CAN FIND THE BUNDLE RIGHT HERE.

Alright… on to the DIY sign? You bet!Continue Reading…

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