Mailbox DIY Vinyl Decals

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Roeshel

This poor mailbox had seen better days…don’t you think?

Time for a new one…

One of the perks of owning a vinyl cutter (I have a Silhouette Cameo) is the convenience of making my own vinyl labels/stickers/decals.

Mailbox Upgrade

new mailbox
Happy Crafters adhesive vinyl (I chose metallic gold as shown below.)
transfer paper

Open up the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition software. Click the text button on the left, choose font and type house numbers and a monogram design. Size to fit flat mailbox surface.

Click the “cut” button on the navigation bar. Choose “vinyl” and adjust blade settings. Insert vinyl color side up into the machine and click “cut”.

Remove vinyl from machine and weed away excess vinyl.

Apply a piece of transfer paper and cut apart individual designs. I have three. Numbers for the front of the mailbox, a monogram design and numbers for the side.

Rub with a credit/gift card to ‘transfer’ the vinyl decals from wax paper to transfer paper.

Peel away transfer paper (vinyl decals should be stuck to tacky transfer paper).

Place onto clean, dry, flat surface of mailbox.

Rub with credit/gift card to transfer design.

Peel away transfer paper.

Ta-da! Pretty new address decals for the new mailbox.

*This post is sponsored by Happy Crafters. Tutorial, experience and opinion is my own. Check out all the supplies at Happy Crafters for inspiration for your next project.

Rustic Glam Woodland Centerpiece and a Mint Mocha Smoothie

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Roeshel

My favorite time of the year is summer and I love spending my days outdoors when I don’t have to bundle up, the sun shining warm on my face, taking a few moments from the chaos on the patio swing to close my eyes while I ponder the day’s plans.

My woodland centerpiece is inspired by summer, talking walks in the woods. A good hike, re-connecting. Mood boosting!

Materials: moss runner, large wood slice, fresh flowers, feathers, white candles, twine, wooden spoons and gold spray painted toy animals.

a blend of natural elements with a little glam

Create a woodland themed vignette. Nature inspired. Peaceful and serene.

It’s a sweet centerpiece for the bistro table under our grape arbor gazebo, all set for some quiet time, counting blessings, healthy meditation and brainstorming up my next big DIY project. Remember to take a few quiet minutes for the sake of your health, to breathe, to think (or not think) and to just rest before tackling the rest of the day.

A shaded haven for catching up with my daughter. We sat there the other day, sipping mocha mint smoothies, talking and dreaming big.

Do you take the time to sit and soak up the good things? What inspires you to live a healthier lifestyle?

Mocha Mint Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients for 1 large serving or 2 small:

3 cups of frozen chocolate Greek yogurt
1 cup of Silk Almond Coconut Blend (grab a coupon!)
Shaved organic chocolate
Fresh mint
1 drop of peppermint Vitality essential oil

Check out the Silk products for yourself on the Silk Facebook page. Cool, refreshing and so good! I hope you get a few happy moments away from summer’s crazy schedule today. xo

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

DIY Birdie Garland and Fun in the Sun Blog Hop

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Roeshel

It’s here! Summer! Perhaps not officially just yet but these warm months and longer days cheer my soul. I love summer! Let’s celebrate with a summer blog hop! Visiting from the beautiful summer bedroom at Town and Country Living? Welcome, friends! I’m so happy your here!

I’m participating with an easy summer DIY: badminton birdie garland.

Materials:

ribbon
plastic badminton birdies (check the dollar store!)

Tutorial:

1. While length of ribbon is still attached to spool, create a loop (for hanging) and knot.

2. Remove caps off of all birdies (mine simply popped off).

3. Using the package (or ruler) determine distance between each birdie (starting from the knotted loop).

4. Fold ribbon and ‘snip’ with scissors your measured mark. Just a small snip will do.

5. Place snipped area of ribbon over ‘peg’ on birdie top.

6. Replace birdie cap.

7. Repeat steps 3-6 using all of your birdies.

8. Then simply measure same short ribbon distance one last time, add a few more inches. Cut ribbon, create a loop and knot for the end.

Hang! Summer outdoor family game themed. Super cute (easy and cheap too)!

Follow along the entire Fun in the Sun series by heading over to At the Picket Fence for some outdoor inspiration and by visiting the links below for summer recipes, crafts, projects, decor and more!