How to Apply Vinyl

I have been mailing out so much vinyl, I thought it would be helpful to include on here hot to apply it. :) So here are some basic and easy to follow instructions:

How to Apply Vinyl
Vinyl comes in 3 parts:
1. the backing paper (usually a thick white paper)
2. the vinyl
3. the transfer tape

How to Apply Vinyl:
1. Place your vinyl piece down on a table or other flat surface, transfer tape side down. Gently rub on the back of the backing paper with your hand or a credit card. (This is to get the vinyl to stick to the transfer tape when you are ready to separate the back from the vinyl.)

2. Carefully pull back a corner of the backing paper. The vinyl should stick to the transfer tape. I find that if i pull it at a diagonal angle, it comes off more easily. Go slow. If your letters are not coming off, simply place the backing paper back down & rub some more until your letters/image easily come off onto the transfer tape.

3. Now that you have removed the backing, and your letters/image is on only the transfer tape, you are ready to apply your vinyl. Choose the surface you want it to be applied on. Make sure the surface you are applying it to is clean, dry and free of dust. Vinyl adheres well to almost any smooth surface.

4. Hold the vinyl up to the surface where you want it and make sure it is straight before you put it down. Once it is down, it is almost impossible to remove it, reposition it, and not ruin it in the process. Do not rely on the transfer tape to be straight. Look at the letters/image to measure where you want it to go. Place your vinyl onto the surface you would like to apply it to vinyl side down. Gently rub on the back of the transfer tape with your hand or a credit card. Carefully and slowly peel the transfer tape slowly back (again I go at a diagonal angle). Your letters should stick to your chosen surface. If they do not, simply do this same step again.

5. Stand back and admire what you have done! Love my vinyl! :)

Create it. Go!
Robyn Power
power.rp@gmail.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreateitGo

So very thankful for...

I have had this one planned for awhile and just finally decided what I wanted to apply the vinyl to tonight.

I applied this line in vinyl along with some chalkboard vinyl right to the front of the glass on this frame. That way, I can add designer paper behind it and change that paper along with my mood or with the seasons and enjoy it all year long!

I'm anxious to see what others in my family write on here too. :) You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/110997644/thankful-vinyl-with-chalkboard-vinyl

Howdy Ags!

If you're a fan of the TX Aggies, then this is for you! Or a great gift for someone who is! TX Aggie key hook, painted maroon and distressed and hung by a ribbon. Great gift!

Doorbell Broken

I absolutely LOVE LOVE this new sign I made hanging out my front door! It cracks me up wondering if anyone will really YELL this? Would I? Would you? lol I tell you what, if anyone (who knows me, and lives near me of course) comes over and actually does this, I'll make you this sign for free! Love it!

Under Construction

So, I am trying a new look with my website, so it is "Under Construction" right now. I don't have the sidebar up, so if you need to get to my etsy shop, go here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreateitGo or for my FB page for Create it. Go! go here: https://www.facebook.com/CreateItGo Thanks! Robyn Bobbin

Project from the Past

...but still one that I love. I DO have many blessings! I am now accepting custom orders on my etsy shop. (See the link to the right on the sidebar. Let me know if there is anything you want a price for! :)

Simple Natvity

So...my camera is still!!! missing, so I had to pull out the old little one to show you this today. I love this nativity! It is so simple! Maybe that's why I love it? :) Brown vinyl on painted and distressed block in a light aqua. What's not to like? :)

Prices are on etsy! :)

The culprit

So....my two yr old took off with my camera yesterday and now I can't find it!. Grrr...was going to post a sneak peak to one of four more projects that are in the works, but I guess you'll have to wait a bit. ;) On another note, stay tuned, because Create it. Go! will be having a give-away within the next couple of weeks! :) have a great weekend! (Photo taken by Amy Casas Photography)

A Love of Rustic

I posted below one of the trunks with swirls that my husband and I made. Here is the other design he made.

I would love the look of having a log house. We both just love the Rustic look. Instead for now, we are just turning our house into that look, one item at a time. :)

Spacesavers

Who doesn't need space savers? I have always always wanted a mudroom. Well, I still don't have one, But I did get this!

My husband built this rustic hallway organizer for our family! No more backpacks on the floor! No more..."Where's my coat?" I love it! It has a hook for each person, cubby holes for each individual, plus one for the dog (his leashes and stuff) and even room on top to add some fun decorations. What's not to love?! And then I added the finishing touch which made it so fun! Nicknames in vinyl on the wall below each hook. My kids now hang up their backpacks when they get home from school and always know where they are each morning!

A Love of Nativities

Nativities speak to me. I definitely have a love of them and love seeing various ones decorating my house. Last year I made this one and sold it at the craft fair. I still love it!!

There is something about it being lit up and the symbolism there too.

I also love this simple ornament I made. I have to say it is now a favorite ornament of mine and everybody I give them away to as gifts. Both on etsy. :) And I have another fun nativity idea/item coming soon! :)

What's for dinner, Mom?

Again, a previous post, but a new one on etsy!

This is one I actually have listed on my etsy shop and FB page. If you're interested in seeing more, you can go to Create it. Go! here or here.

There's mo-ore!!!

Word Art

I know I showed these before, but I am doing more again!!!

Here's another project Ive worked on. A wall of quotes and word art. And this is just the start! I have several more I have been working on as well. :) I love it!

Rustic Wood Trunk

So, I know I have been MIA for soooo long, but I am now opening an etsy shop and selling some of my creations! I am in the middle of creating more and listing things daily. I may even start a new blog. It's all under Create it. Go! One of the creations my husband and I made this past Christmas was this lovely trunk! I absolutely love the way it turned out and the little girl on top doesnt hurt either. ;) He made another variation that has a wooden star on the front minus the swirls. I'll post that one later. That's it for now folks. Check back often!

For fun

So, I have a baby in my arms and it's hard to type, but wanted to share a few projects from the past few months. Some are more recent, others from the craft fair. Some are papercrafting, others just crafting. :) So, pics, but not so many words. :)














More another time! If you have any questions abt any, let me know. :)