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The Best Reusable Stencils For Signs

Hey crafter!  If you are in the market for reusable stencils, you are in the right place.  Today I am sharing the BEST reusable stencils to use for signs.  Whether you are making signs for your own home, for gifts or if you are a crafter who sells signs at shows, you will love these reusable stencils. Here's the thing about using reusable stencils for sign-making.  You can replicate the same sign over and over.  This will help keep your costs down and increase your profits.  If you spend ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor Tagged With: chalk couture, Cricut, cutting machine, reusable stencils, silhouette, silk screen stencil, stencil vinyl, stencils, vinyl cutting

10 Christmas Crafts to Make and Sell

Are you a maker?  Looking for crafts to make and sell this Christmas season?  I've got you covered.  Today I am sharing 10 Christmas crafts to make and sell that will be a hit at your next holiday craft fair. Throw Pillow Throw pillows are a staple of home decor in most houses.  Make a decorative Christmas throw pillow to sell at your next craft fair!  Check out this video to see how I made this. Grab the supplies here.  The stencil is reusable and the inks last a very long time.  You can ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: chalk couture, Christmas crafts, craft fair, Cricut, holiday craft fair, holiday crafts, silhouette

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

DIY Fall Door Hanger

Well hello there!  I'm Allison and today I am sharing how to make a Fall Door Hanger.  This is a simple project with lots of potential to make it your own an customize it.  The great thing about this sign is no expensive machines are necessary to make this gorgeous DIY fall door hanger. I made this the other day live over on Facebook.  If you are on Facebook, I'd love for you to join me weekdays at lunch- 12:30 (ish) Eastern.  I go live during lunch to bring a little crafting inspiration to ... View Post

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: autumn, chalk couture, Cricut, DIY, door hanger, door sign, fall, Fall decor, Fall Wreath, front door hanger, front porch, silhouette

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

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