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Let’s Flamingle Sign • Sign Making 101

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What do you call a group of flamingos? A Flamboyance of course! With a name like that, they are asking to Flamingle this Summer for all kinds of gatherings! I have been trying to find some inspiration for my new front porch sign for this summer and I finally stumbled up a fun flamingo themed saying that I thought was perfect for a summer sign created with my Cricut Maker & Easy Press, Let’s Flamingle Sign!

+ This post brought to you by the fabulous folks at Cricut +Let's Flamingle Sign - Sign Making 101 from WhipperBerry - This sign is great for a porch sign, party sign or a teen girls bedroom. It's simple, it's cute and really... Who doesn't love a FLAMINGO!

Sign Making 101

I love making signs… It’s is really one of my favorite ways to decorate my home. I especially love using the Cricut Iron-On Lite when I am making Canvas signs. Becuase of the nature of canvas, vinyl just doesn’t work but, Iron-On Lite works like a DREAM. It makes it look like your sign has been screen printed which I just love.

Now that Cricut has come up with the Easy Press and the Easy Press Mat, heat-transfer sign making is easier than ever! I grab the inexpensive canvas bulk packages at Michaels when they go on sale and have a whole slew of canvas sizes and shapes available when inspiration strikes.  Sometimes I frame them, sometimes I don’t. It’s really the mood that strikes me that day. These kinds of sign take minutes to make and really don’t involve a whole lot of mess (i.e. painting, sanding, etc.) and time-consuming work. Can I say it one more time… I LOVE them!!

Sign Making Supplies

Alright, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty… Here’s what you’ll need to make your Let’s Flamingle Sign.

Directions for Let’s Flamingle Sign

This one, my friends, is basically… CUT, PRESS & CELEBRATE!

First, you’ll need to click on the Let’s Flamingle Sign link in the supplies list and open the project in Cricut Design Space. It is currently sized for a 16 x 20 canvas but, you can totally select your own size canvas. You will just need to make sure that your graphics are sized appropriately.

Next, you need to cut your Iron-On Lite according to the directions in Design Space. MAKE SURE TO MIRROR YOUR IMAGE! You will find a checkbox on the left-hand side of the cutting review screen, make sure that it is turned on so that your image will cut correctly. Anytime you use an iron-on type material, you will always need to mirror it before cutting the design.

Once your design is cut, you’ll need to weed the excess Iron-On Lite. That means you’ll need to remove the Iron-On Lite that doesn’t belong on your canvas.

Now that your Iron-On Lite is prepped and ready to go, you’ll need to preheat your Easy Press or your iron.

Cricut Easy Press Basic Guidelines

  • Work on a hard surface like a countertop or sturdy table. An ironing board will not work.
  • Protect your surface. You need to use the Cricut Easy Press Mat or a towel underneath the item that you are pressing to protect the countertop or table.
  • Use the heat settings suggested by the smart guys at Cricut. For this project, this is the suggested settings.
    340°F / 171°C
    Pre-heat Canvas: 5 sec
    Apply Iron-On Lite: 30 sec
    Heat for an additional 15 seconds on the back of the canvas with the protective lining still in place
    Warm Peel: remove liner while the design is warm to the touch, but not hot. This is when removing the liner will be easiest. If you allow it to cool completely, it will just take a little more effort to remove the liner.

    * If you are using a standard iron, heat settings and times will be different. 

  • Protect the surface of your Iron-On Lite along with the heat plate of the Easy Press by using the Iron-On Protective Sheet or light cotton tea towel.

With this canvas, the Easy Press Mat worked perfectly to not only protect my surface but to also provide a platform for the canvas. The frame of the canvas makes using the Easy Press a little bit of a challenge. You can not press on a canvas without a platform underneath, the canvas will stretch and your sign will be ruined. Becuase of the height of the canvas frame, the Easy Press Mat worked great and I didn’t need to add additional books underneath to create a firm surface.

When the Iron-On Lite is cool to the touch, carefully remove the protective film.

With that, your new sign is FINISHED!!

Let's Flamingle Sign - Sign Making 101 from WhipperBerry - This sign is great for a porch sign, party sign or a teen girls bedroom. It's simple, it's cute and really... Who doesn't love a FLAMINGO!

How easy was that! If you have the right tools, this sign is a cinch to make. I’m loving my new front porch sign and I can’t wait to “FLAMINGLE” with my friends this Summer!

Let's Flamingle Sign - Sign Making 101 from WhipperBerry - This sign is great for a porch sign, party sign or a teen girls bedroom. It's simple, it's cute and really... Who doesn't love a FLAMINGO!

How about you? What’s your summer look like? Looking to learn more about working in Cricut Design Space? You should check out my latest video on how to use the Slice Tool, it will rock your Cricut loving mind!

How to use the Cricut Slice Tool Graphic VIDEO TUTORIAL - WhipperBerry

More Cricut 101 Tutorials & Video Tutorials

Disclaimer • This post does contain some affiliate links they are purely for tracking purposes and are not paid links. However, I did receive payment for my time and received product to help in the creative process. Keep in mind, I will only share products that I truly love and use in my everyday life

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

How to Use the Cricut Slice Tool • Cricut 101 Video Tutorial

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Have you been looking to have a little more flexibility with your design work in Cricut Design Space? Frustrated that you can’t erase parts of images that you would like to not include in your design? I’ve got you covered today!! Have you noticed that little icon on the bottom right of the Cricut Design Space platform? It looks like this…How to use the Cricut Slice Tool Graphic VIDEO TUTORIAL - WhipperBerry

When I first started using Cricut Design Space, I looked at that tool and really could not figure out what the point was. It turned into my little wallflower that stood away from my favorite tools begging to be invited to dance as well. One day, just by happenstance, I started to play around with the Slice Tool and boy, I’ve been a huge fan ever since.

Cricut Slice Tool Video Tutorial

I’ve put together a video tutorial on three different ways to effectively use the Slice Tool when working in Cricut Design Space. It’s going to totally change the way you create your graphics for use with your favorite Cricut cutting machine. The video is about 14 minutes long but, it is well worth the time if you’re wanting to stretch your design muscles in Design Space.

What do you think? Has this tutorial inspired you to create with a little more flexibility in Design Space? I hope so! I would love to see what you design, tag me in your social media posts so I can see what you’ve created with the Slice Tool!

Disclaimer

This is an unpaid post. I have been independently creating my Cricut 101 Video Tutorial Series without any financial incentive from the lovely folks at Cricut.

Garden Girl Canvas Zipper Bag Tutorial • Mother’s Day Gift Idea

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Hello… Mother’s Day is right around the corner, are you getting ready? I always love to create something fun for my Mom and for all the “Mothers” in my life. My Mom is a true garden girl and I thought it would be fun to create a cute garden girl canvas zipper bag using the new Cricut Patterned Iron-On for Mother’s Day. Have you guys seen this? It’s the cutest stuff!

+ This post brought to you by the amazing crew at Cricut +My Mom is a true garden girl and I thought it would be fun to create a cute garden girl canvas zipper bag using the new Cricut Patterned Iron-On for Mother's Day. Have you guys seen this? It's the cutest stuff! • created by whipperberry

Cricut Patterned Iron-On

You guys… This stuff is so fun to work with! It comes in florals, lace, polka-dots, geometrics, plus more. The Cricut Patterned Iron-On is the next creative wave coming out of the fabulous minds of the crew at Cricut. They are constantly working to make more and even better consumable products for us to use as we create with our favorite crafting machine. This iron-on vinyl is created with the long-lasting Strong Bond™ technology and adheres nicely to many types of fabrics. It works like a dream when using the Cricut EasyPress or even your home iron.

My Mom is a true garden girl and I thought it would be fun to create a cute garden girl canvas zipper bag using the new Cricut Patterned Iron-On for Mother's Day. Have you guys seen this? It's the cutest stuff! • created by whipperberry

Garden Girl Design

If your mom or a loved one enjoys tending to their garden or sprucing up their home’s exterior, you might want to complement this handmade gift with something unique for the outdoors. Beautiful flower arrangements look wonderful both inside and outside, especially in window displays. Consider exploring options like Custom Made Window Boxes that can be tailored to fit specific styles and window sizes, adding a personalized touch to any garden lover’s home.

Since my Mom loves flowers, I thought the Anna Griffin floral patterns in the Francesca sampler would be perfect. I’ve been crushing on Anna Griffin’s work for years so, this was a natural fit for me as I started to design this Garden Girl bag.

My Mom is a true garden girl and I thought it would be fun to create a cute garden girl canvas zipper bag using the new Cricut Patterned Iron-On for Mother's Day. Have you guys seen this? It's the cutest stuff! • created by whipperberry

The design is pretty simple, it’s a flower that I found in the Cricut Design Space and then sliced the words into the flower and added a couple of leaves. But, no worries… I’ve got you covered. You can click on the link below, in the project supplies section, it will open this project up for you to use in Cricut Design Space.

Supplies

Instructions

Now, that you’ve seen the video, here is the step by step instructions.

  1. Open the project in Cricut Design Space and click on the customize button. You may need to resize the design in order to fit your canvas bag.
  2. Cut the design on your Cricut machine following the steps that Cricut Design Space will walk you through. Make sure that when working with any iron-on material you need to MIRROR YOUR IMAGE and CUT ON THE WRONG SIDE of the iron-on vinyl.
  3. Weed your iron-on material. To “weed” vinyl or iron-on material means that you remove any iron-on material that you don’t want on your bag. For this design, you’ll want to remove the outside of the flower and leaves, then remove the letters from the inside of the flower.
  4. Pre-heat your Cricut EasyPress to 340˚ and set-up your EasyPress Mat.
  5. Place the canvas bag on the EasyPress Mat and prepare the surface by pre-heating the space where you are going to add the design for 15 seconds. This allows for greater adhesion for the Patterned Iron-On.
  6. Place your flower down on the surface of your bag then, slide the leaves under the flower and place them where you would like them. I trimmed the bottom of the leaves a bit since they were going to be covered by the flower.
  7. Remove the flower, cover the leaves with the Protective Iron-On Sheet and press the leaves at 340˚ for 30 seconds and gently pressing down on the EasyPress. First, on one side and then an additional 30 seconds on the other side.
  8. Remove the Iron-On Protective Sheet and then, peel back the clear protective film on the leaves.
  9. Place the flower over the leaves. Replace the Cricut Iron-On Protective Sheet and press again, like before. 30 seconds on one side, then 30 more on the other side.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes and then remove the protective film.
  11. At this point, you can decide whether you want to fill in the letters with Sharpie. I wanted my Garden Girl to stand out a little more so I decided to fill them in. You may have selected a Patterned Iron-On where the words standout just fine and you won’t need to fill them in. This is your call basically.

With that, your bag is finished and ready to gift to your favorite Garden Girl!

What would you like to create with the new Cricut Patterned Iron-On? Leave a comment and let me know, I love to see what you guys are working on!

My Mom is a true garden girl and I thought it would be fun to create a cute garden girl canvas zipper bag using the new Cricut Patterned Iron-On for Mother's Day. Have you guys seen this? It's the cutest stuff! • created by whipperberry

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

Boho Spring Wreath • Say Hello with Style

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I have always been a wreath girl at heart. After years of watching Martha Stewart on her old shows in the 1990’s (the best ones, if you ask me) I have always wanted to push myself to either find or create the best wreaths for my front door. For me, it’s a must… You MUST always greet every visitor at your door with a cheerful hello in the form of a beautiful wreath. With the beginning of the new season, I thought a DIY Boho Spring Wreath was definitely in order. Come learn how to make one of your own!

+ This Boho Spring Wreath post brought to you by the folks at Michaels +

Boho Spring Wreath created with greenery from Michaels and created by WhipperBerry

What is a Boho Spring Wreath

Spring is all about new beginnings. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays and getting gifts for everyone else, it’s time to treat yourself (and your space!) With bright florals and fresh projects, Michaels helps you MAKE all things spring!

What is Boho really? Short for “bohemian,” boho as a style is most closely associated with the hippies of the ‘60s and ‘70s, but the truth is it borrows from so many fashion subcultures and time periods that almost any outfit or decor can be “boho” if you style it right. To me, this wreath is a little mother earth paired with a hint of glam and that’s why it qualifies as Boho to me. I love the elements of nature, the sticks tied together with jute and then dressed with greenery that will last throughout the whole year. All topped with a cheerful HELLO in gold that adds that hint of glam like the cherry on top.

Supplies

Boho spring wreath supplies

The supplies are rather simple which goes along with the theme of simplicity for this wreath. I found everything at Michaels which makes gathering supplies super easy.

Boho Spring Wreath Instructions

Here is a quick video tutorial showing you how to make this easy spring wreath…

  1. Trim the twigs to your desired length.
  2. Place in a triangle and wire all three sides together. Trim ends if needed.
  3. Cut the fern leaves from the stem and wire them to the twigs in the left-hand corner.
  4. Cut the Zebra Bush leaves from the stem and hot glue them to the fern leaves.
  5. Cut the air plants from the stem and glue them in place.
  6. Wrap the two bottom corners with wired twine.
  7. Create hanger with wired twine at the top of the triangle then, wrap the tip of the triangle with the wired twine to hold the hanger in place.
  8. Use the gold wire to wire the hello to the wreath.
  9. Hang your wreath on your door or wall and test to see if any adjustments need to be made.
  10. Enjoy!

Boho Spring Wreath created with greenery from Michaels and created by WhipperBerry

+ Disclaimer • This is a post that has been sponsored by Michaels. I am a Michaels Maker for 2018 and will receive product and payment to share my creative ideas with you all.  Please remember, I will only share those things that I truly find exeptional and something that I will use in my every day life +

Farmhouse Decor Makeover with Americana Matte Metallic Paint

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I know that you guys are right here with me… You have some old, outdated decor pieces that really play nice with today’s trends but, you still kind of like them. You like them enough to not get rid of them but, they need a little bit love. I have several pieces like that. I’ve had some wood magazine boxes that have been sitting around collecting dust so, when DecoArt introduced their AMERICANA DECOR® MATTE METALLICS™ PAINT I knew that I had a great way to update them a bit to fit my farmhouse/industrial style a little better.

+  This project is brought to you by DecoArt +

Makeover old decor with the @decoart AMERICANA DECOR® MATTE METALLICS™ PAINT

The Paint Makes the Project

It’s really true, the paint makes the project. I was a little wary of this project because I don’t typically lean towards the metallic side of the spectrum when it comes to painting. Don’t get me wrong, I do love a little glam but, typically not in my paint projects. But, this paint is magical! It’s a MATTE METALLIC and it’s fabulous. I actually worked the paint so that it looked like a brushed metal and I love it.

I decided to use the magazine boxes as more of a decorative spot for my shelves and decided to add some white stripes along with the Matte Metallic paint for more of a farmhouse look.

Supplies for Farmhouse Decor Makeover

Makeover old decor with the @decoart AMERICANA DECOR® MATTE METALLICS™ PAINT

Instructions for Matte Metallic Paint Makeover

  1. Clean your decor item.
  2. Paint your base coat. When you’re painting with the Chalky Finish you want to paint in a cross-hatch pattern which helps give the nice chalky finish.
  3. Once you’ve finished with the white Chalky Finish coat, let it dry to the touch.
  4. Lightly sand your piece to smooth out the paint surface.
  5. Apply your Frog Tape in the stripe pattern that you like.
  6. To create a perfect line, cover the edges of the tape with the base white paint.
  7. Then, using the America Decor Matte Metallic paint, cover the surface of the decor piece.
  8. Let the paint sit for a few minutes and then carefully pull the tape. It’s better to pull the tape when the paint is still slightly wet. That way you avoid possibly pulling dry paint up as well.
Now you’re all set with your new decor piece! I really like the look of the brushed metal that the Matte Metallic pant gives, it looks great! I’ve used my updated magazine boxes to store the collections of my favorite magazines that I like to keep around for inspiration. What would you like to update? For another great project idea… I’m over on the DecoArt Blog today, sharing my paint pouring project. I created a fun sign that is totally on trend for my daughters room. Come on over and see my video tutorial on how to make it! create signs out of canvas that has been transformed by paint pouring • whipperberry Disclaimer • I am a DecoArt Blogger and have received product and compensation for my time and efforts. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my very own.