Birthday Bucket

Wow! Was it really NOVEMBER when I last updated my blog? Guess I need to get back into things huh? Anyway, yes, I'm still in business, I've just gotten busy with life in general and let the little things like this blog take a back seat. I'm still around and still taking vinyl orders so if you have something in mind, let's get started!

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. Today is my oldest child's 11th Birthday! Can't believe it's been 11 years since he was born. He's a great kid and an awesome older brother to his younger siblings. This year we started a new tradition in our family for Birthdays. I saw this idea when I was reading a friend's personal blog and decided that it needed to be part of our family traditions as well. The tradition is called "The Birthday Bucket". My kids still get one bigger present (for my son it was a new bike) but the bucket is filled with smaller things that are some favorites of the birthday child.  Relatively inexpensive and just some fun items that are just for them.

Here is the bucket my son got today. In it was a new t-shirt, a game, a Lego Mini Figure (we love these in our house!) some glow sticks, silly string, a couple note books for him to draw all of his inventions in, a ruler to help with the drawings, and then some of his favorite candies. He was quite happy with his loot.

In March was my baby's 1st Birthday so that is when we started this new tradition. Here's his bucket of goodies:

His bucket included a new outfit, some fun bath toys, new books, a Matchbox car, animal crackers, and a big spikey ball.

This tradition is already becoming a huge hit and my other 2 kids are already anticipating what will be in their birthday buckets!

If you want to make one of your own, the bucket I got was from the Dollar Spot at Target and then of course the vinyl is from me. If you are interested, The vinyl (birthday bucket words and polka dots in 3 colors and sizes-you can choose your colors) can be purchased for $5.00 for the kit. Contact me and let's get started!

Do you Pin(terest)?

I don't know about the rest of you, but my newest addiction is PINTEREST! It's so fun to pin all sorts of cute ideas for your home or a new recipe or two. I must admit though, I find myself pinning a lot and trying hardly any of it! But then again, most of my pinning takes place late at night or while I'm feeding my baby. But it's still fun and so addicting!

Because of Pinterest, I've had customers contact me about projects they want to do! Of course I'm more than happy to help out! Here's just one cute sample of a simple sign I did for a customer all because of Pinterest!

Isn't that cute? So if you see a project on Pinterest that involves vinyl lettering send me an email and we'll get working on it! There are lots of great ideas out there for inexpensive Christmas gifts...HINT, HINT! :)

Also, if you want to follow me on Pinterest here are my boards. I've got some cute vinyl ideas that I need to get working on for myself but I've also got lots of other fun crafty ideas and also lots of yummy recipes that I need to try as well. So follow my boards and happy pinning!

Santa's Cookie Plate

Need a cute simple gift for your Neighbors, teachers, co-workers, or anyone for the Holidays? How about a cute plate? Just buy a simple white plate (this one is from Target) and then you can add the vinyl ($5.00) to the plate. Simple and easy project and you have a cute present to mark off your Christmas list! And best of all it can be done for under $10.00! Can also be done in other colors or two toned (words one color Santa another color)

Welcome Blocks

I've had this project for a while and don't know why I've never posted it. Oh well, now is as good of time as ever I guess! I did these a couple years ago at church for a Super Saturday craft project. It was a big hit. The best part of these blocks is that they can be part of your decor all year long and they can be changed to fit the different seasons and holidays.

There are 7 blocks and each side has a different letter. Some letters are repeated but you are able to make a whole list of words that fit the whole year.

Here's a list of the some of the words it can make:
Welcome
Harvest
Faith
Family
Friends
Blessed
Snow
Home
Monster
Dream
Easter
Spooky
Winter

I sell these in kits (vinyl only) For $15 for one kit and $12 for 5 or more kits. Each kit includes the vinyl for each block, assembly instructions so you can make sure the right letters get on the right blocks, and a craft stick for each kit to apply your vinyl.

These are fun for girls craft nights, super Saturdays and also perfect for Christmas gifts as well.

Here's some more pictures of the different words:

 And look, they can even spell a select few names. :) You may even be able to spell your last name too!

Pantry Makeover

Have a boring pantry like everyone else? Well, you can spruce it up with some fun vinyl.
Decorate the backs of your wall and label jars and containers. Makes everything so pretty. And who wouldn't want to cook when you have a cute pantry?