AllyBallyDesigns

Another Cookie Sheet Calendar

2011-09-02T12:12:00.000-07:00

I made this cookie sheet calendar for my aunt and got my design inspiration from Then She Made. This one is facing the other way and has a different design to it. For link on how to make see my other post http://allyballydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/cookie-sheet-calendar.html

Baby Sleeping Door Signs

2011-08-18T10:46:00.000-07:00

My cousin Abby asked me to create a mommy helping craft for her blog as a guest blogger. I was thinking about what I could make when I remembered a cute sign I had seen at a baby shower to hang on the door when your baby is sleeping.

Supplies

Birch Plywood 1/8X6x12 in from Michaels
Black, orange, yellow, white, brown Vinyl
Blue paint
Paint Brush
Sure Cuts A Lot
Cricut
Transfer Tape
Ribbon
Mod Podge

Step By Step Process

1. I used some paint I had left over from my house to paint the board blue

2. While I waited for it to dry I created my design on Sure Cuts A Lot. I used Gisel Script font and the cute little chick is from BeaOriginal . She has several files you can download for free or purchase. It is a great site!

3. I used my cricut to cut out the vinyl and used transfer tape to place the vinyl on the dried board. That stuff is a BIG time saver!

4. I sealed the whole design with Mod Podge to keep it all glued down and added some ribbon to the back.

You can hang this sign on your front door or on the wall outside your precious ones room.

Variations and Tips

If you do not have a cutting machine or Sure Cuts A Lot you could make this with stamps, stickers, or hand painting it

I have made two other versions so far that are for sale on my Etsy Site AllyBallyDesigns

Little Clothespins

2011-07-27T10:48:00.000-07:00

I MAY sign up for a craft fair this year and these are one of the items I am thinking about selling! They are so versatile I love them. They are also for sale on my Etsy Site .

You can use them with ribbon to hang cards or invites on the wall (also perfect for Holiday cards)

You can attach a magnet on the back and use them on the fridge for coupons, save the dates, etc

Memory Game pieces part 2

2011-07-22T15:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some more necklaces. I tried to add some words and graphics to these and it proved challenging but I am getting the hang of it. Can't wait to do some more! These necklaces are on sale at my etsy site as well.

Memory Game Necklaces

2011-07-19T15:41:00.000-07:00

I have been seeing a lot of project ideas for scrabble tile necklaces and I made them as party favors for my roommate Jen's bridal shower but I thought they were to small for some outfits and I wanted something bigger. I decided to use memory game pieces to make these necklaces! Many are for sale on my Etsy Site. The pieces are 2" 1/4 by 2"big. I have got more that are drying and I will be posting later this week :)

Cookie Sheet Calendar

2011-07-17T13:42:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite project so far. I got this idea from Then She Made and I was excited to make it. She has step by step instructions on her site.

http://thenshemade.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-cookie-sheet-calendar-time.html

I made this calendar for my roommate and her husband as a wedding gift. Is was another project that I was surprised how long it took but it was really fun and I am happy with how it turned out.

I cut each piece out of cardboard and placed a magnet

on the back so it sticks to the cookie sheet

I used stickers, stamps, and accessories to make each day piece

Each month piece is unique but has similar qualities for consistency

Each month piece has has a magnet on the back and can be placed on the backside of the cookie sheet until needed. We are missing June because I gave that to them already before I finished the extra pieces :)

I made extra changeable pieces for each holiday (not all are pictured)

to also be stored on the back until needed.

New dog placemat

2011-07-15T14:57:00.000-07:00

I made this dog placemat using Sure Cuts a Lot, my Cricut, and vinyl for my sisters dog Leia! And they are getting a new pup soon I can not wait.

Starburst decoration

2011-07-13T14:38:00.000-07:00

I saw this sunburst idea on Under the table and Dreaming. I liked it a lit so I copied her idea. I may add additional ones in different sizes like she did down the road :)

Bible Verse Frame

2011-07-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

My husband and I decided to change up the color scheme in our room and painted the walls cream striped. I decided we needed to accent all the brown and cream with some red. I have always LOVED this bible verse for two reasons. One I believe it is important for my household to be serving the Lord at all times and also because it is a quote from the book of Joshua which is also my husbands name :)

I used my Sure Cuts a Lot and Cricut to design and cut the quote on vinyl so I could attach it to the front glass piece of a frame. That way I can change the paper color behind it anytime I want to change up the colors anytime I want!

Flower wreath

2011-07-09T14:17:00.000-07:00

I saw this wreath at Target for about $60.00 and thought well now I can make that myself. I say that all the time and my husband teases me and tells me just because I can doesn't mean I should. I put that idea on hold for a while until I saw it made by Stephanie Lynn on Under the table and dreaming

Well my husband was probably right this time this wreath took me FOREVER. I used a few books to make each rose and I was very surprised how long each one took. Im glad a did a row of three roses instead of four. But I finished it and am very happy how it turned out now I just need to figure out where I am going to put it.

4th of July Wreath

2011-06-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

I made this wreath for my door for Fourth of July.

Only burnt one finger on hot glue :)

Kitchen Jars

2011-06-13T18:30:00.000-07:00

I made the label for these jars on my cricut with sure cuts a lot. SOOO CUTE

Cafe Sign

2011-06-11T18:14:00.000-07:00

I made this by painting brown over a old sign I did not like. Then I cut the cafe letters out using a font on my computer Sure Cuts a Lot and my cricut. My Husband attached it to the top of the cupboard for me. Perfect addition for my coffee corner.

LEAF PAINTING

2011-06-09T18:13:00.000-07:00

My husband is taking a intro to painting course and this was his first project! I am so excited to learn he can paint and give him assignments for our house!!!

Another Boys Beach Bucket

2011-05-19T22:33:00.000-07:00

I thought tis pirate font was so cute. This Bucket would be simple to add on personalized initials to the handle. This bucket is for sale on my etsy site . I used Vinyl, my circuit and sure cuts a lot to make this.

Wedding Date Frames

2011-05-03T16:27:00.000-07:00

I made these signs for my roommates bridal shower. I used frames I bought from Goodwill, burlap, my cricut, sure cuts a lot, and paper

Letter Photos

2011-05-01T16:03:00.000-07:00

I made this for my mom. I took my pics at the zoo, park, and Leavenworth

Boys Beach Bucket

2011-04-30T10:48:00.000-07:00

Im so excited that summer is coming and I can not wait to go to the Beach! I made this bucket using my cricut, sure cuts a lot, and vinyl. LOVE THEM

Kitchen Counter Remodel

2011-04-22T17:40:00.000-07:00

After Joshua and I put in hard woods we realized that our oak cabinets no longer matched the floor so we painted them cream and then tackled the ugly green counters. We purchased restoleum counters from Lowes. It is a great product that allows you to paint on laminate counters and resembles granite.

Before

Cut the counter

Raised the counter

Painted the base coat

Added texture chips

Painted top sealing coat

Added tile backsplash

Elle-Vinyl Blocks

2011-04-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

I made this gift for my friends daughter. I liked the rustic look of the wood but would like to make more block sets with smoother wood. I put her name on one side and love on the other. I used my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot to cut out the letters on Vinyl and paper.

Dream Vinyl Frames

2011-04-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

Joshua and I painted cream stripes in our bedroom and when we put in our new ceiling fan and the lights changed the paint tint from cream to yellow. I am not a huge fan of yellow so i decided to mix it up with red! I got frames from goodwill and spray painted them black. Then I put vinyl lettering on the glass so I can change out the background paper to whatever color I would like :)

Guest bedroom update

2011-04-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

Joshua recently purchased a paint sprayer and we decided to test out how it works inside. We just got new carpet put in both our extra bedrooms and are going to change the trim to white so we thought it was a good time to paint the chair rail white as well. It worked pretty good. I think what I liked the best is that it dried as you were spraying it so you could spray on as many coats as you wanted instead of doing one, waiting for it to dry for at least and hour and then coming back. The whole project including prep and cleanup took just over an hour :)

Perpetual Calendar

2011-04-18T13:00:00.001-07:00

This is one of my favorite items I have made! I hope to make many more of these this summer and hopefully sell them on Etsy. I already have lots of ideas of different paper combinations and colors! I kept this one pretty neutral because I made it as a present for my mom. My husband cut out the wood for me and I used mod podge to adhere the paper and my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot to cut out the vinyl. I look forward to posting my next one!

Personalized Bulletin Board

2011-04-17T15:29:00.000-07:00

I made this personalized bulletin board for my friends daughter using an old frame painted pink, cork board from Michaels, and I cut the vinyl with my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot. I added a pink ribbon to the top...simple as that!

Sweet Dreams

2011-04-16T15:22:00.000-07:00

I made this cute little picture for my friends baby shower. I cant wait to have some kiddos and make one for my nursery