Project . . . Light Switch

Project . . . Light Switch

So I've seen a few light switch plates floating around that have been mod podged with either scrapbook paper or fabric.  Love the look but then I remember how gross (embarrassing to admit, but true!)  my switch plates get and quickly realized that mod podge would never hold up to the constant cleaning they must endure. 

soo....stickers to the rescue!

Because the sticker sheet has a laminate on it I knew it would hold up to the dirty little fingers that are constantly on it.  And therefore the wipe downs.  

Here's how I did it:

(I made a video of this one...watch below!)

You can find this same sticker sheet over at Modern Wall Company or by 

clicking Here

Thanks for watching!!

Project . . . FILING CABINET

Project . . . Filing Cabinet

 So I have this filing cabinet... I shouldn't call it ugly... more like regular, old, plain, black filing cabinet.  The same kind everyone has because it's the only kind they make!  My office needed some sprucing up so I started there.  I'm sure you have one just like mine that could also use some love :)

Here it is... pre-wowza stage in all it's original lovelyness

 So here's how I did it :

I used a Printed Pattern Sticker Sheet from Modern Wall Company
           I chose the Chevron pattern and picked the following as my color choices:
           {White Background Color, Grey Chevron Color and Violet Accent Chevron Color}

The sticker sheet was 24" x 48" which was plenty big for the front of my filing cabinet.

The only other tool I used was a squeegee and xacto knife

So I started my project by removing the handles from the cabinet.  The lock seemed a bit beyond my skills so I decided to leave it and just work around it.

 

 

The next step was to measure my sticker and cut off any excess that I wasn't going to be using.  Then I pulled off the paper backing and layed the sticker as softly as I could on the filing cabinet so I could pull it off and align it until I had it straight.  

 

 Once I had it lined up I squeegeed the vinyl down really well and then tackled the lock.  I love the way the bubbles just disappear!  This vinyl is made for wrapping around things and works magically well!  

I made a slit over the top of the lock (sorry I guess I didn't get a picture of that step) and smoothed all the wrinkles to the outside edges of the vinyl and pushed the vinyl towards the lock as well.  Just work it in all directions until it smooths out.

Once you got it smooth around the lock then you can exacto the vinyl all the way off of the lock. 

 The last step is to trim around the edges of the drawer.  I cut right along the outside edge of the drawer. 

Well I shouldn't say that was the last step. . . the last step for me was to clean my office a bit so I could take a Finished photo!  Not only did I get cleaned up a bit I found my Cafe Rio punch card. Wahoo!  Getting organized really is worth the time spent!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed this little filing cabinet makeover!  Let me know what projects you'd like to tackle with stickers!

Project . . . Coffee Table

Project . . . Coffee Table

For this project I had an old coffee table that seriously needed some help.  When I found this cute quatrefoil sticker pattern from Modern Wall Company, I knew it would be perfect for this oldie.

This is what you'll need:

• Old table
• Sticker Sheet - any pattern will work, I chose this one in Turquoise & White
• Scissors
• Exacto knife
• Spatula or scraper
• Paint (if your original piece needs some touching up)

So I realized that I forgot to take a before picture!  Ahhh!  So unfortunately we start this tutorial with priming and painting my table white.

A few coats and drying time later, I got busy applying.  I actually waited a couple days before applying the sticker because I got busy and I figured it didn't hurt to make sure my table was completely dry :)

Next step measure the sticker on the table and determine placement.  My table has an inner square that fit the sticker sheet almost exactly!  I chose not put the sticker right up to very edge.

Once that was aligned it was time apply!  

I lined up one corner first....

Then I peeled an inch or so off the shortest side making sure my edges lined up.

Then I slowly peeled the paper backing off the rest of the sticker.  Smoothing it down with my spatula as I went.  It layed down so nicely!  I was so impressed by the vinyl!  It truly is a bubble free application.  There were bubbles that came but they disappeared with one swipe of the spatula!  Awesome stuff. 

 

Once it was all applied I trimmed the edges with the exacto knife and that was it!  I love the way my table turned out!  Sooo much easier than painting or working with a stencil.  Uggh... Just thinking about stenciling gives me a headache :)

One other thing I love about it is it has a glossy finish which gives my table a professional look.

I happen to L-O-V-E it!  What do you think?

Cheers! Jackie


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Project. . . Backsplash

Featuring: Cut Pattern Sticker Sheets 

by Modern Wall Company

Design: Black Quatrefoil

So I was going to write out this big instructional how to with all the steps and pictures.  Then I decided that if pictures are worth a thousand words then what are videos worth? 

So with that in mind we put a short video together showing you the tools that are needed and how to apply your sticker backsplash.  It really came together quick.  And best of all...

NO PAINTING = No Mess, No Smudges :)

Skill level required...can you pull the backing off of a sticker?  Then you're qualified!!

Enjoy!

 

Project Backsplash = Success!

Project... Cherry Blossom Branch

This was such a fun and rather fast project to put together.  By placing the

Cherry Blossom decal on a piece of painted canvas it really updates the sticker

and gives dimension to the piece.  Looks more art like...as it should!

I'll show you what I used and how I got the look.

Let's get started!  

What you'll need:

• Cherry Blossom decal (Decal from www.modernwallcompany.com found here)
  
• 2 foot x 4 foot piece of Canvas
  
• Acrylic paint (I used Black)
  
• Foam paint brush
  

Step 1.  Paint the canvas including sides

Make sure paint has completely dried before moving to step 2 or the vinyl will NOT stick!!

Step 2.  Apply the Branch

Determine Branch placement

Use a scraper or plastic spatula to press the vinyl onto the canvas.  This was tricky because the canvas is soft and flexible.  I didn't want to push right through it!  One after thought I had was to place a book or something sturdy underneath the canvas so when I pushed the vinyl down it would push against the book instead of bending the canvas.

Step 3.  Remove transfer sheet

Take your time, go slow.  The vinyl will most likely pull up or lift as you roll off the transfer paper.  Canvas has a good texture to it and the vinyl will need a bit of help.  So, if it does loosen up or lift use your fingers and press it back down, smoothing as you go.  I questioned if the vinyl really would stay on the canvas once it was finished because it doesn't stick tight like it does on glass, but it totally stayed!

Step 4.  Apply the Blossoms

Now for the fun part!  Cut out the blossoms and decide where to put them and how many to use! 

Step 5. Hang your finished piece and Enjoy!