Treasure to Trash! What??

I decided the other day that my trash can in the studio just wasn't right for my decor.  I took a trip to a local thrift shop and came home with a couple of treasures.  This pail was one of them!  I pulled out my vinyl and created the perfect trash can for my space!

I had to doll it up with some Spring florals for Easter!

To make the trash pail you'll need:

• Styletech Craft Vinyl Sheets: Transparent Glitter; Black #499TG, Dark Gray#497TG; Transfer Tape
• Diecut machine
• Dies for letters and numbers
• Pail:  11" tall x 12" wide (at top); 1 pre-painted
• 3/8" ribbon (holes were in pail where bale wire would go); two 12" pieces
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Clean the surface of the pail.  If you find a good one that needs a paint job first; a good acrylic spray paint will work nicely.
2. Choosing the right size for your letters and numbering:  Make sure to get the right size by cutting your font and numbers from regular paper or cardstock before cutting from the vinyl.
3. Adjust the pressure on your die cut machine to accommodate vinyl.  If this is your first time using vinyl; I would suggest a good youtube training video on how to use the transfer paper and "weed" the vinyl that won't be used.  Here is a video that I found helpful:  youtube tutorial for working with vinyl

4.  Position and transfer the letters, numbers and design to the surface of the pail. Rub over the letters to adhere and remove any air bubbles.  Make sure the vinyl is well attached before removing the transfer paper.

Now the File 13 is ready to go!  I would suggest adding a liner bag to keep your trash can clean!  

Enjoy!

Sources for Styletechcraft vinyl:  

st- ATSM Craft your contact will be Peggy Suddath. Website is www. ATSM CRAFT she services FL, GA, SC, MS, AL.

Next we have Denver Sign Supply they service the westcoast. Contact number 225-654-3693 website: www.Vinyl&Crafts.com

Lastly we have Mid South Crafting they service the east coast. Their website is www.midsouthcrafting.com 615-462-5918

Ghostly Garland with Styletechcraft Vinyl

October is the time of year for falling leaves, goblins and ghosties.  I purchased several beveled mirrors and some seasonal ribbon from my local Dollar Tree.  Tape Technologies vinyl was perfect for decorating the mirrors.  Read on, and I will tell you how I made the garland.

You will need:

Styletechcraft: Transparent Glitter Vinyl:  Black, Sunflower, Holo; Transfer Tape

Mirrors:  Round beveled edge, 5"

Ribbon:  Orange and black 2-1/2" wire edged

Dies:  Cat, Jack-O-Lantern, Skull & Bones

Die-cut machine

Scissors

Jute String:  one yard

Branch or Stick:  10"

Cardstock:  Black; cut into three 5-3/4" Circles with pinked edges

Glue Gun & Sticks

Instructions:

1.  Clean and dry the mirrors.

2.  Cut out a 4" jack-o-lantern.  Use the transfer paper to transfer the shape to the mirror.  Smooth out any air bubbles. Repeat for each shape.

3.  Cut three 5-3/4" circles with pinked edges.  Regular circles will work too.

4.  Glue a mirror to a cardstock circle.  Repeat for each mirror.

5.  Cut a 28" piece of ribbon.  With right side facing up; fold under the top edge 2".  Glue the edges leaving a casing for the jute. Thread the jute through the casing and tie one end around one side of the stick.  Secure with a knot. Repeat on the other side.  Trim the ends.  

6.  Cut a V in the bottom edge of the ribbon.

Hang up and enjoy!