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DIY No Soliciting Sign

Want to welcome friends and family, but kindly tell solicitors to bugger off?  You can make this beautiful DIY No Soliciting sign in minutes while adding a lovely decoration to your front porch. I love when a DIY project serves both a functional and decorative purpose.  This DIY no soliciting sign definitely fits the bill with a beautiful floral arrangement and a funny message. First, let's start with what you need to make this.  I used Chalk Couture to add the words to the black, half ... View Post

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November Club Couture Design

Hello!  If you have clicked on this post, WELCOME!  I'm so glad you're here!  Today I am sharing a unique November Club Couture idea with you.  If you don't know what Club Couture is, it is a craft subscription where you get a stencil and three chalk paste packets to create a project of your own. Each month there is an exclusive reusable, silk-screen stencil (also called a transfer).  You can't buy the stencil anywhere else!  For $19.99 a month (+ free shipping), the package is sent directly ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: chalk couture, club couture, DIY Sign, light up reindeer sign, light up sign, reindeer, reindeer decorations, reindeer parking sign, rudolph nose sign, rudolph the red nose reindeer

Gold and Eucalyptus Fall Decor

Happy Fall!  If you are looking for a non-traditional fall color pallet, then look no further! I'm going to show you how to create a glamorous look using gold and eucalyptus fall decor. I love using colors other than orange, yellow and brown for Fall.  Don't get me wrong- I still love  traditional fall colors, but sometimes you just need to try something new.  Am I right? This year, I wanted to go more elegant and add in a little metallic.  Also, did I mention my obsession with those ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: chalk couture, DIY Sign, elegant fall decor, fall colors, Fall decor, fall decor with gold, fall decor with green, fall inspiration, gold fall decor, green fall

How To Make A Halloween Sign Without An Expensive Machine

Happy Halloween!  Are you already decorating?  If you are looking for an easy tutorial on how to make a Halloween sign without an expensive vinyl cutting machine, you are in the right place!  Today I will share exactly how I made this sign without a fancy machine. For this sign, I used Chalk Couture.  If you don't know about Chalk Couture- START HERE! Here's the short summary- Chalk Couture makes reusable silk-screen stencils (called transfers), removable chalk paste, permanent ink, ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: chalk couture, cheap halloween, Cricut, cricut vinyl, DIY, diy halloween, DIY halloween decorations, DIY halloween sign, DIY Sign, halloween decorations, silhouette, vinyl sign, vinyl stencil

How To Make A Fall Sign Without A Silhouette

Can you feel the cooler air?  Are the leaves starting to change colors?  It is Fall, Y'all!  One of my favorite times to change out my decor is at the beginning of fall, and today I am going to show you how to make a fall sign without a fancy cutting machine. Grab all the supplies to make this fall sign HERE Let's face it- cutting machines (like a Silhouette or Cricut) are expensive.  Then you have to add on the cost of the vinyl, transfer tape, and oh ya- you have to be able to navigate a ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: chalk couture, chalk paste, Cricut, DIY Sign, Martha Stewart Stencil, reusable stencil, silhouette, stencil, vinyl cutting maching, vinyl stencil

Using patterned paper to make paper flowers is such a GREAT idea!

Make Beautiful Paper Flowers With Inexpensive Patterned Paper

I am a big fan of paper flowers!  I started making paper flowers last summer and have used them in all kinds of ways!  Check it out!   Today I am sharing how to use patterned paper to create beautiful 3D flowers using a Cricut! It is time for another month of Craft and Create with Cricut!  Make sure you scroll down to see the other projects! I love the idea of using patterned paper because it gives the flowers another level of intrigue.  Instead of a single-color bloom, using patterned ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: cardstock, chalk couture, chalk paste, Cricut, cricut tutorial, DIY Sign, paper craft, patterned paper

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