Vinyl

Pray Often Blocks {A Silhouette Promotion GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

Apr

2013

Do you ever surf blogland and think "I love that project! I want to make it... wait, I don't have a craft cutter...."? I know, it can be frustrating. But this week just might be your week because one very lucky Somewhat Simple reader is going to win their very own Silhouette Portrait machine! (this giveaway is now closed!) Before we jump head first into those details, allow me to show you just one small feature to owning a Silhouette Portrait. Paper crafts aside, these craft cutters also cut … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Projects, Promotions, Vinyl · Tagged With: giveaways, Sponsors & Giveaways

Master Bedroom Collage & Monogram

Apr

2013

by Stephanie 13 Comments

I hardly have any pictures hanging on the wall of me and my husband together- all our frames are occupied with pictures of the kiddos (they are much cuter than we are!) but I thought it would be fun to make a master bedroom collage that showcased the awesome places we have been, the fun stuff we have done, and the great memories we have made together! I made this arrangement that is now hanging just above our bed and I absolutely love it! (The big frame is 24x24 & the other frames are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Furniture & Decor, Photography, Projects, Rooms of the House, Vinyl · Tagged With: master bedroom

Magnetic Chore Chart

Mar

2013

by Stephanie 5 Comments

This is how I get my kids to work around the house! Magnetic Chore Charts are the best! We have been using these chore charts for over a year now and my kids still enjoy using their magnets to show me what they have done! Here is how I made them: 1. Buy a piece of 8x11 sheet metal (approx. $2) and cut it down to fit and 8x10 frame. 2. Cut vinyl stickers to label the chores my kids do daily. (You could use a sharpie marker and write the chores if you don't have access to a vinyl machine.) 3. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning & Organizing, Vinyl · Tagged With: chore charts

Growth Chart

Mar

2013

by Stephanie 3 Comments

We have all seen these before! Here is my take on the Family Growth Chart! First I cut the vinyl on the left, but then I decided to cut my last name to make it more personalized: Here is how I made it, from start to finish: 1. Paint your wood and let it dry completely 2. Measure every inch on the board and mark it lightly with a pencil. 3. Add your vinyl numbers and paint or mark each hash tag. This seems like it would take forever, but it is actually easier to draw each mark than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Furniture & Decor, Vinyl · Tagged With: gift ideas, Wood

Blog Link Party with My Vinyl Direct

Nov

2012

by Stephanie 14 Comments

Today's blog link party is sponsored by My Vinyl Direct. Are you tired of paying expensive craft store prices for your vinyl? Look no further! My Vinyl Direct offers vinyl by the sheet at AMAZING prices!!! I was recently sent a few sheets of vinyl to try for myself and I have to say, I was amazed at the quality for the price! I have been using vinyl for 6 years now and I have a certain brand I won't stray from. My vinyl direct carries this brand at a fraction of the cost of what I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotions, Vinyl · Tagged With: link parties, Sponsors & Giveaways