Fun in the Sun: Rachel



Hi One Artsy Mama Readers!  I'm Rachel from JoeyandChase, a brand new blog, where I feature a hodgepodge {read, crafting A.D.D.} of thoughts and ideas on crafts, jewelry, art, and family.  A little bit about me before we get started: I'm a wife to an Air Force man, a SAHM to two crazy kids and two loud pups, and I have a PT job at a craft store (there go my paychecks!).  I also have a jewelry and artwork business {JoeyandChase Designs}, and I am currently trying to include party planning into the mix. I hope you stop by and follow along with our adventures!  Now, on to the good stuff ...

A while back I saw this quote in a PBK catalog and just fell in LOVE with it!  My son's room is nautical themed {mixed with a little Thomas and Angry Birds}, and I just knew that somehow I wanted to incorporate this saying in there.

SUPPLIES:

piece of unfinished wood (mine was 16x20, bought at local craft store)

white paint

navy blue paint

vinyl

vinyl pick tool

patience {lots of it}

HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:

• I started by painting my unfinished wood white
• I broke out my silhouette cameo and printed out my saying; because my wood (16x20) was larger than my vinyl (12x24), I had to print it out on two different pieces of vinyl and match up later {see pics}
• I transferred the vinyl on to the adhesive and lined up to fit on the wood and rubbed the letters on

• Then, I peeled off the adhesive so that the letters were left on the white wood
• Next, I painted the whole thing navy blue.  Let dry. Repeat.

• After the paint was dry, I took my vinyl picking tool and carefully peeled away each letter.  Here's where that patience comes in. ;o)

• Finally, I lightly distressed the edges so the white would show through!

Easy peasy, right?!  I LOVE how it came out and I hope that you do too!  Amy, thank you for allowing me to be a part of your summer series! I've loved seeing everyone's creations and ideas!  I hope you will stop by and see me at any of these places: JoeyandChase Designs, JoeyandChase on Facebook, and here at JoeyandChase: the Blog!

Until next time,