Setting up text for iron on vinyl

Here's a short set of instructions for setting up text when you are using iron on vinyl. Iron on vinyl is cut on the wrong side. The shiniest side of the vinyl goes down on your mat. Because you cut it upside down, you have to flip and reverse your text. Here is a screen print in DS of how you have to set up your text. First you have to type it backwards. If you want the word LOVE, you have to type E_V_O_L, and you have to click on the "flip shapes" button - you have to do both. So, the word should appear backwards to you AND all of the letters should appear backwards. The top word is how the word is typed and the bottom is what it looks like after you click "flip shapes". (This is the same procedure in SCAL - you find the flip shapes button in the "Properties" box)The bottom word is ready to cut. Also, don't forget to flip any shapes or designs too.

Bird on branch SVG to share

Some folks wanted this svg from the pillowcase, here it is. You can resize it in SCAL to the size you need.

http://www.mediafire.com/?2jnemvijd3a

Pillow cases- sweet dreams!

I decided to give vinyled pillowcases a shot. I have the heat transfer vinyl and just created designs. These are for some neighbors who are moving away. I have some other ideas in mind too. Of course I will HAVE to do a monogrammed pillow case. These would be really cute for party favors for a sleepover, or for kids going to college with the college logo on them. Cllick on the picture for a better view...

Wearable Art (T-shirts)

I've just started using my heat transfer (iron-on) vinyl. LOOOOOOOVE IT!!! I get my vinyl at H&H sign supply. I've used several of their brands of heat transfer vinyl and they are all good. On both t-shirts I used SCAL to make the design. I created the shadow in SCAL as well. I double layered the vinyl ironing on one color at a time. The top color doesn't need as much time as the bottom color. I'm very happy with them. I also found some great embellishments and just glued them on with fabric glue (My all time favorite is Alene's Fabric Fusion). Click picture for a better view.

A great way to store vinyl - and it's FREE

I decided to craft my own vinyl storage. I get my vinyl at H&H Sign Supply in the 5 yard rolls, so I took all of the vinyl off of the tubes it comes on. I hot glued the tubes together and then rerolled the vinyl and placed it inside the tube instead of outside. Plus it keep it dust free. I like this because it is expandable. If I get more vinyl (and I will) I can just add more tubes to my storage system. I also store my transfer tape rolls right on top.

Vinyl on earrings...what's next

There's nothing I can't vinyl. I found these mother of pearl earrings in the Dollar section of Target - Wahoo! Picked up a few pair to make gifts. The workable area is 1 inch by 1 inch. I thought these would be cute to change around for the occasion or season. Since it uses such a small amount of vinyl, you can rip off the design and change as you want! The owl is from the cartridge Stamping Solutions.

Cake Carrier

I got inspiration from all of the cake carriers on the MB, so had to do my own - I think I went a little overboard with the monogram, polka dots AND flamingos - I wanted them all. The flamingo is from Life's a beach cartridge, the monogram is the font My Own Topher done in SCAL. CLick on picture for a better view.

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

I jazzed up my jam jars with a vinyl strawberry!

Here's the recipe:

1 lb strawberries (fresh or frozen)

6 stalks rhubarb

1/2 c water

3 c sugar

1 small pkg strawberry jello

Puree the strawberries in the blender with a small amount of the water

Chop the rhubarb

Cook the rhubarb with the water until soft

Add the strawberries and sugar

Boil for about 8 minutes

Add the jello and simmer a few minutes

Refrigerate and ENJOY!

the EASIEST Men's shirt card

Here is a super easy mens shirt card. It's a standard A2 card. Just one fold. I usually make the card base out of white so the shirt has a white collar, although it could be made of any color. I put pop dots under the collar so it adds some dimension. The entire shirt is made from George and there are 2 tie options. In the picture, the tie is made from PDDU, there is a tie option made from George as well on the cut file. The cut file is available in the right hand column.

Monogrammed Tote bag

I did the same tote bag as in the post below but with my monogram and hibiscus.

Teacher Tote

I've been looking for these totes in order to vinyl them. I found them at my Dollar store and bought them all! These bags are a great size and measure 18 inches wide by 13 inches high, with generous handles and a flat bottom. It is a PVC type bag, not fabric. I just used regular outdoor vinyl. Used SCAL for the paw and the font LD Susie for the words. I'm going to make these for end of the year teacher gifts.

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Rubber stamping on chocolate??

I just found this on a website - looked interesting to share. I know so many of us love the clear acrylic stamps.

I WILL be trying this.

1. Place a small amount of vegetable oil on a paper towel and allow it to absorb. Take your choice of new acrylic rubber stamps and dab it in the oil. It is important that you use new rubber stamps for this as the finished product will be consumed and you don't want any ink coming off the stamps onto the chocolate.
2. Heat the surface of the chocolate with a heat embossing tool.
3. Place the oiled clear rubber stamp (without a stamping block) into the melted chocolate. Refrigerate the chocolate with the clear stamp still in the chocolate. Complete your set of chocolates using different rubber stamp images.
4. Once the chocolate has solidified, bring it out of the fridge and gently peel the clear acrylic stamp from the surface of the chocolate.
5. Package your personalized, unique stamped chocolates in a box. Add a little colored tissue paper if you like. Be sure to clean your clear rubber stamps with soapy water as you don't want any traces of chocolate or oil left especially if you plan on converting your clear stamps over for use on paper crafts.

Here is the link to the original web post:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Rubber-Stamping-on-Chocolate&id=2033706