Saturday, June 2, 2012

Mirror vs vinyl



 I used Cindy Lou to decorate this mirror.
I found this mirror at Home Depot for $3.00 on clearance! I've been wanting a big mirror for the hall for a long time so I was thrilled to find this!

Here is a close up of the fun little birdhouse.  I used white vinyl and colored it with my copics to give the wood grain look. I am tickled with this project, I hope you like it too.
For this project I used Hoot N Holler.  This is such a fun cartridge.  I used paper I got from Erica's store.  It wasn't real keen on being cut by my Expression so it's a little rough.  I love the texture on the papers.

Isn't she a fun little owl?

For my next project I used the Sweet Tooth boxes,  this is the first time I've used this cartridge, I thought I HAD to have it and when I got it realized it wasn't what I thought so I tucked it away and forgot about it.
That is one of the reasons I love being on this design team, it makes me use my cartridges that I would probably never touch!

So I LOVE how this turned out, it's so adorable!
I added acetate to the windows and cut a second set so the inside is finished like the outside.
I used my embossing stylus to "smoosh" the flowers for dimension on the topiary. I dotted yellow glitter glue in the centers.  The door knob is a silver glittered brad.


37 comments:

Josie0602 said...

Cite projects! Putting the images on your bargain mirror was a great idea!!

Tracy

Unknown said...

great projects! I think my daughter would love playing with a sweet treats cartridge...perhaps I should think about getting her one!
Lisa
MCCR DT
http://ourcraftingcorner.blogspot.com

Janet's Planet said...

Love them all!! I love that little owl too! House is adorable! TFS
Janet Royer MCCR DT

KathyJo said...

What a great find on the mirror. I love the layout. The Hoot N Holler images are so cute.
KathyJo
Http://skrappindiva.blogspot.com
My Cricut Craft Room Design Team
Hobby Baby Craft Blog Design Team

KathyJo said...

What a great find on the mirror. I love the layout. The Hoot N Holler images are so cute.
KathyJo
Http://skrappindiva.blogspot.com
My Cricut Craft Room Design Team
Hobby Baby Craft Blog Design Team

Miranda said...

Oh My! Your projects are fabulous! I love that mirror! TFS
Miranda :)
MCCR DT Sister
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TeresaK said...

Wow! You really did some great projects for this hop! I agree, being on this team makes us use our carts so much more...ones we never want to! LOL!
That little box came out sooo darn cute! I know it gave you a bit of trouble when putting it together... but you sure can not tell! The details are amazing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Thanks for the great ideas!
Teresa
MCCR DT

Anonymous said...

Nice projects, I love the little bird,

And i am your new follower

Anna
http://myglittercoatedpaperie.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Love the mirror decor, what an idea to dress up a room! :)

scrapbookingforfun said...

Really cute projects!!! Loved them
MCCR DT Shelley

scrappin2babygirls said...

great projects thanks for sharing :)
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Jessica Buffa said...

Great projects and wonderful idea to jazz up a mirror!
Happy to have hopped in to your blog!
:O)
Jessica S
FB: Jessica Shelton
Blog: http://jessicascraftshaque{blogspot}com

MsJay said...

Great projects! TFS

Unknown said...

Marji these projects are fantastic! I love how the house turned out!!! You have a lot of patience, lol. TFS

Sarah said...

very cute projects! I Think they turned out wonderful!
Sarah
craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
MCCR DT

mamawcindy said...

Love your Projects! Super Job! :0)

Audrey said...

Love your projects and the house boxes are adorable I am always looking for packaging to give gifts to friends.
God Bless

Desi Lee Designing Divas said...

Very cute projects I lovethe way ur house turned out!

MCCR Dt, Lisa

Big Mama Kaboose said...

Loving the mirror idea, I'll hafta remember that.

Don't you love the Sweet Tooth houses? I used that cart for my last blog hop project.

~DT Sister Raquel

Pattie Mcginnis said...

Love the mirror project. Too cute

Hannah's Stampin' Nana said...

great projects, really like the mirror :-) TFS and for being part of the hop.

Shelley
lostnwa98 at comcast.net

katskraps4kids said...

SO jealous of your mirror deal but glad for you. I adore your little house & all your projects. I have been so intimidated by vinyl but after this bloghop- I definitely gotta try it. Love all your pices!

katskraps4kids said...

I came back to follow you and I realized -the vinyl was WHITE??? & you colored it to look like wood?! how did you do that? WOW- I am so impressed!

SusieScrapper said...

How fun, such a cute idea!

missstamper said...

Fun! Love the house!

missstamper (at) yahoo.com

silvia said...

Great projects!! LOVE the decorated mirror!!

Debbie said...

love the little house and you are right about using carts i buy several and than have never touched them thanks for all the inspiration
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Kathy Salido said...

Fabulous projects Marji!! Absolutely love the way your house turned out, but my favorite is the mirror. It turned out so cute!!
Kathy
My Cricut Craft Room Design Team
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

The EmBellished Card - Belinda said...

Marji, some wonderfully creative projects. I love your mirror. It is adorable and a great entrance piece. Love the scrapbook page too. That owl is cute, cute, cute!
The playhouse is wonderful. A great cut and so beautifully decorated. TFS!
Would love for you to join us at Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges (http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com) We have a new challenge every Friday.
Blessings,
Belinda
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Pat said...

Wonderful sweet tooth boxes. I'm going to have to get that cart. Love the mirror.

rlovew said...

Lovely job on the mirror and the birdhouse is adorable.

Sue D said...

Fabulous projects--I like the woodgrain you achieved on the birdhouse.

Migdalia said...

Lovely projects!!!The House is BEAUTIFUL!!!You did an AWESOME job on it! I truly love it!!The best house I've seen so far...
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cema1cema said...

Great mirror project and I love the cottage you made! Christina

Maria Matter said...

fabulous projects Marji!! love the little birdies!!
blessings

Bunnyfreak said...

Wow. Love the mirror. Make a great idea.
DT Sis
http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com

Anonymous said...

Love that mirror!