{Sewing}

Lately I want to learn how to sew. And have a studio like this..

photos via wildolivekids

New Art

I'm so excited about these designs! Both are listed in the Etsy shop! Click the pictures to see the listing :)

{Tweet Finds}

Some of my favorites..

1. Bubble Chandelier by Jean Pelle, $395
2. Me & You by erinjaneshop, $16
3. Skunkboy T shirt by skunkboycreatures, $24
4. Caged Innocence. A tiny vintage cage and mesh bow necklace by NewFashionedWhispers, $25
5. Mini circus decoration by kategreiner, $7

New Designs

I'm back to blogging again! Unfortunately when I am super busy my blog seems to get neglected. Well, I'm back now and I PROMISE to take care of my blog a little bit better :) I've been working really hard on getting some new designs up on the shop and here are the most recent. Both of these are now available in my Etsy store. I'll be posting 2-3 new designs a week so I should have lots to share in the next few months!

I've totally quit my day job so I'll my focus will be on my Etsy store and on my 15 month old. So excited!

More Customer Photos

I love getting customer photos! I just got some back that I really love. This is a little girl's room using our Forest of Love decals along with a custom name decal. So cute!

My OOAK bag!

Vinyl decals aren't just for walls. They can be stuck on any smooth surface, including but not limited to glass, tiles, finished metals, plastic and wood. I'm going to start doing some tutorials every now and then* on some different ways that vinyl decals can be used.

So a few days ago I was shopping at Target and came across a really cute small messenger bag on clearance for $5. I love good deals! I decided to show a tutorial of a way that I quickly and easily personalized my bag and made it my own. I added a couple of small decals to it and now it is truly one of a kind. Here is how I did it.

Step 1- The first step when applying any vinyl decal is to clean the surface you are applying it to. I'm not sure what this purse is made of (it's some type of pleather), so I just used a lint free cloth dampened with some water.

Step 2- Decide on a layout for your vinyl decals. *TIP* When you get your vinyl decal the back will have grid lines. Just take a pair of scissors and cut a straight edge using the grid mark as a guide. This will make it easier to line up so that it is straight.



Step 3- Slowly peel the backing paper away from your decal. You'll want to make sure that it is sticking really good to the application tape.

Step 4- Stick the decal on the bag in the place that you'd like. I just eye balled it. Gently rub the decal to make sure it is stuck really well. I just used my fingers. On a hard surface you can use a squeegee (or a credit card, popsicle stick, etc.).


Step 5- Gently pull off the application tape leaving the decal on the surface. Again rub the decal to make sure that it is stuck to the bag.


Step 6- Admire your handy work. I used Carnation Pink colored vinyl decals (baby pink). I think they turned out really nice on my magenta bag!



I'm no way an expert in adhering decals to bags. In fact this is my first time. There is probably some time of spray you can put over them to help them last a little bit longer. Anybody know of one?

* I know DIY Tuesday (or something along those lines) sounds way cooler than DIY Every Now and Then.. but I have a problem with blogger commitments..

Valentine's Day Card Design Contest

I recently found out about a Color-Your-Own Valentine's Day card design contest being hosted by Cool Mom Picks and Etsy. They are picking 9 winning card designs and selling them as printable Valentine's day cards with 100% of the proceeds going to support The Children's Heart Foundation. I figured that it would hurt to enter, especially where all the money raised goes towards a fantastic organization. Here are my entries!