Hustle

It is that time of year. We hustle...hustle while we shop, hustle mailing out packages in time, hustle making all the cookies, hustle, hustle, hustle! You’ve just got to respect the hustle. So when you see a blur of me going by, I will be wearing my t-shirt and killing it!! 

If you too hustle and would like to create your own shirt, head over to my Etsy store and grab his design for yourself.

Hope you enjoy all the hustle the season brings!

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Freebie Friday

We are creeping closer to the holiday season.  49 days people!  I have been making lists of up-coming things that need to get done and when I need to have them done by.  I am not ready for Christmas decorations yet... or Christmas music, but I have been starting on a few homemade gift-giving ideas.  I created this sign last year for a craft show and it was a hit!  I decided to revisit this and offer it as a SVG for Freebie Friday.  Hope your preparations are going well.  Enjoy making this sign for your Christmas decor.

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Holiday Decor Wall Hanging

I am getting ready for a few shows coming up. I have been playing with Christmas designs. I originally created this Santa Supply Co. SVG for signs. See them here. So when a co-worker brought me tote bags she no longer wanted, I felt like it was a personal challenge to come up with something unique. I cut out my Santa Supply graphic on my Cricut and created a screen so I could make multiple prints. I cut the handles off the totes and added grommets to the back so they could be hung. I had lots of scrap pieces of reclaimed wood in my garage I put together to make a board so they could be hung on a wall or displayed on a mantel. I got some evergreen branches to fill the bag. I am into the vintage thing...the story I created in my head was that I just returned home from the supply company with my holiday wares. The bag was damp from the falling snow, so I hung it to dry.

I thought I would add an additional blank bag so when Christmas is over, someone could change out the tote.  I used small brass hooks so it would be easy to swap out the Santa Supply Co bag and greens for flowers that could be displayed anytime of year.

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Happy Halloween - Freebie Friday

Freebie Friday.  Time for another give-away!  It's a halloween themed graphic today. I brushed off my drawing tablet for this one. I sketched this out, scanned it into my Mac and then added some Adobe Illustrator magic.  I wanted a not-so-scary wreath.  It's perfect for treat bags or a teacher gift.  Have fun with it.  If you like this, let me know.  Follow me on Instagram for more creative ideas!

It will be available until Sunday, October 20th.

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Winter is Coming

It is probably my least favorite time of year. Winter!  It’s cold, it’s wet, it’s windy! I know it’s coming.  I decided to embrace the inevitable and create this cute little snowman-themed design.  I meant make it so I can silk screen it to hang during the winter months in my house.  I decided it would make a great layered HTV project for a t-shirt.

Winter=cold & sad. Snowman=warm & fuzzy!

If you like him, pick it up in my Etsy shop.

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Free SVG Download

In October we wear pink.  We wear pink at work, we wear pink at school.  We are all affected by this.  Do you need a t-shirt for work or you have a friend who may need a pick-me-up?  Download this freebie to show your support!

Click the link below to get your free SVG for Cricut or Silhouette Studio.

If you like and download this, let me know.   Follow me on Instagram or visit my Etsy Store for more creative ideas!

Enjoy!

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Santa Supply Co.

This was my first project using vinyl to screen print.  I created this cute Christmas graphic in Adobe Illustrator and made it an SVG to cut on my Cricut.  I cut it on Oracal 651 vinyl (outdoor vinyl) and weeded it.  I purchased a screen and followed a tutorial on screen printing.  I thought, how hard can it be?  Well, it takes a little patience and some finesse, but it really went better than expected.  I used Speedball red acrylic ink on painted birch ply-wood.  I used a wax to seal it and give it a vintage look.  My husband cut a few pieces of pine for the frame.  I think these would look great on an open shelf.  

Ever since this project, I was hooked on screen printing!  What more can I design, cut and print? There are not enough hours in the day!

53 days 'til Christmas!

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Kraft Paper Map

About a year-and-a-half ago, I created a large framed map for my daughter on which she can keep track of her travels.  See the post here. I painted it with black and white chalk paint.  It was large and I framed it in reclaimed wood. She has it hanging in her apartment.  When she travels, she adds a dot to the places she visits. I love the design.  I wanted to recreate this with the same feel but on a much smaller scale...something I can duplicate. I recreated my original idea to this farmhouse kraft paper banner.  I cut two stencils; one for the eastern states and one for the west.  I wanted the image to be bigger than what would fit on my 12 x 16 screen, so I set up two screens and printed them separately. I had to line up the states perfectly. Because of all the great tips from pigskinsandpigtails, it worked great. 

This banner will add to your farmhouse decor. I screen printed it with Speedball acrylic ink on kraft paper.  I tied it with black and white ribbon. It hangs from two stained pieces of pine.

Happy travels!

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Pink October

Everyones knows October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.  Almost everyone has someone they know who has been effected by this. I created this banner for those who fought, those who survived and more importantly for those who continue to have hope. I love this quote and knew I needed to create something with it.  I created a vinyl stencil on my Cricut and screen printed on heavy weight acid free kraft paper.  I tied it with the cutest pink and white striped ribbon. Working on this project reminded me how lucky I am and I should never take for granted how important everyday is.

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3 months til Christmas

Can you believe it is 3 months until Christmas?  When you are a maker, you need to stay on top of the date because time will get away from you... quickly!  I created these ornaments with my Mom during one of our craft days together.  They are mini farmhouse sign ornaments.

I used popsicle sticks glued together.  When dry, I then painted them with chalk paint.  I made stencils on my Cricut. I sanded them a little so it did not look so brand new.  I drilled small holes in them and used wire as the hanger.  I bent the wire around a large can of tomatoes so it was smooth and rounded. Then added a few embellishments of ribbon, berries and jingle bells. I think they are cute ornaments but they would be great as a present topper or used on your Christmas table.

I will have multiple ones available at the Fall Open House on November 1, 2 & 3.

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Happy Fall

I have created a few things this summer when I had some time off.  It is hard to have a pumpkin spice state of mind when it's 95 degrees with 99% humidity.  So I did not know how much I would like this when fall actually rolled around.  I love the vintage design I created in Adobe Illustrator.  It mixes perfectly with my farmhouse decor.  I cut the design on my Cricut and screen printed multiple signs on pieces of Birch wood boards.  It looks like I ripped it right off an old crate. I also like how the design does not scream Halloween or Thanksgiving.  I can keep this on my mantel for September, October and November. It's perfect for a kitchen too...maybe behind the stove or on an open shelf.  I will be selling these at the Open House in November. If you like this design, and are a do-it-yourselfer, check out MY ETSY STORE.  I have this design and more available for sale.

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Fall Freebie

This time of year I love creating.  Okay, let’s be honest, I am always creating.  I am getting ready for a couple of shows in November.  My Cricut has been working overtime.  I have brushes in my sink and ink under my fingernails.  I get excited to design something on my computer, cut it on the Cricut and screen print it multiple times.  It is my vision coming full-circle. While I was creating this, I thought maybe that others would like to do the same.   So I am GIVING it away!

Here’s how to enter for a chance to win this (digital print and/or cut files):

1.     Follow me on Instagram.

2.     Like that post

3.     Tag two of your besties and/or your crafty friends there.

You cannot tag friends that already commented or have been tagged in that post.  Winner and the two friends they tagged will be announced Friday, September 27^th .

Good luck!

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