Thursday, August 12, 2010
Customize a Mantel
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
What if I have to move? Part II
Example One: canvas. You can buy inexpensive stretched canvas frames at any local craft store. Paint them with a color that coordinates with your decor and apply the vinyl designs (like Jamie did in the photo below). Presto - instant fancy wall art that can move with you.
Example Two: picture frames or shadow boxes. Vinyl wall art sticks exceptionally well to glass and makes a beautiful framed piece in an empty frame, or include a piece of fancy scrapbook paper in the back of the frame and wahoo - uber fancy wall art that, you guessed it, can move with you. Also - this makes a spectacular gift (particularly for a wedding).
Example Three: painted boards. These are very popular and I'm sure you've see them all over. You can make your own for the most personalized look and, the best thing about it is that - wait for it - it can move with you. Or, just move it to a new spot in the house (kind of like rearranging furniture) for a new look somewhere else.

Example Three A: try something totally cool like this customer did and adhere the lettering to driftwood. Way-cool custom wall art and yep, it can move with you.
Example Four: beer mugs/coffee cups/glasses. My husband loves these (though I can't promise that every husband will feel the same... mine has a particular affinity for great design...) and breaks them out for all occasions. Glass of water, anyone? Mug of soda? How about we put hot chocolate in those babies? And guess what - those mugs can move with you.
We've used vinyl lettering on tiles and trays and mirrors and toy chests and canisters and crates and jars and binders and laptops and fridges (you usually move those with you, right?) and well, you get the idea. There are all kinds of possibilities. Have you applied your vinyl wall art to any move-friendly items lately? Care to share?
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What if I have to move? Part I
First - the designs are easily removable (so renters, you can get your deposit back intact!). Just use your fingernail to get under the very edge and peel away. Sometimes it might help to warm the adhesive slightly with a blow dryer - this will make the peeling even easier. It shouldn't leave a residue and definitely will not hurt the paint or finish of the wall (or other surface). If there's just a bit of sticky left from the adhesive, just wipe it with a damp cloth and mild cleaner and you'll be set to go.
Second - the designs are quite affordable. So save your grocery money or put a little aside and you can get the same design for your new home - or splurge and get something entirely different. But watch out - there are so many great designs to choose from, it'll be hard to pick just one (you can always add one in every room...)July Customer Photo Winner
The photo wall. This is the perfect place for almost any wall quote. The Jenkins chose a wonderful wall saying design - the very definition of family. And they have a great start to what will be an amazing wall of family photo adventures.Congrats, folks; the monthly prize of a $50.00 gift certificate is all yours!


