MPS Challenge #6: Kids Craft, Too

This challenge was to make something with or for a  child.  I decided to cut some more vinyl (using SCAL) and personalize a magnetic dry erase board for my daughter's bedroom door.  This way we have a place to jot down quick notes or hang an important message.  I got the board at Staples for $1 at the beginning of the school year.  It's one of those "can't pass up" deals that are filling my crafting area.  You know the ones.   

Sorry about the pic.  I had a better one that I must have deleted.  I took this one after putting it on her bedroom door and the lighting in the hall is terrible. 

MPS Challenge #5: Teacher Appreciation Days

Sorry about the picture here...not sure why it's squished like that.  Anyway, this challenge was to make something for Teacher Appreciation Day (which is tomorrow!!!)  I had some hand sanitizer lying around, and since teachers go through this stuff like no one's business, I thought I'd personalize a bottle.

I used my Cricut Design Studio (because my Gypsy won't be here until Wednesday...kids got it for me for Mother's Day...YAY!!!), and welded the word teacher using the font on Wild Card.  The apples were cut from Create a Critter (have I mentioned I love this cart?).  Instead of cutting paper, I cut this from vinyl.  I love using my Cricut to cut vinyl...in fact, if you head over to my vinyl blog you can see some other things my Cricut has done for me.

Personalized Ornaments

Finished another SUPER EASY vinyl project with the Cricut today.  These pictures don't do the colors justice...they're jewel toned purple and green.  How did I do it?  Like I said, SUPER EASY...just cut the initials at 1.5" (curlz font) and snowflakes at 1" (using a snowflake font I found on the web for free).  Some  also have polka dots cut at .5" because I wasn't sure which I liked better.  Added a little ribbon (which I may end up changing...not sure how I feel about it) and DONE! 

My New Obsession

I've had my Cricut for quite a while now, and have used it for cardmaking and scrapbooking quite a bit.  I was recently introduced to cutting vinyl and have become addicted.  By son suggested I post some pics on my blog...I think mostly because he's tired of giving his opinion with every new project.  Guess you can't expect a 12 year old boy to be interested in crafts for too long.

Most of these pics are vinyl on ceramic tiles...they range in size from 6"x6" to 12"x12".  The other is a lighted glass block.  I plan to add a nice bow on top, but didn't have the ribbon when the picture was taken.  Sorry about the picture quality.  These were taken on my cell phone.

So, what do you think?  I hope to have more pics up soon.  I'm working on a few other tile and glass block designs, as well as ornaments, blankets,  and wall decor.   If you'd like more info on how to get one of these (or other customized) designs, LEAVE A COMMENT with your email.