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Spring Home Frame

Hello friends! It's Juliana and today I'm here to share a Spring Home Frame featuring our new Mix The Media Wooden Rustic Framed House that is now available at select JoAnn stores and online at joann.com. https://www.joann.com/jillibean-soup-mix-the-media-8.5x9.5-wooden-rustic-framed-house/17163569.html

I began by removing the insert and painting it with black chalkboard paint. While the paint was drying, I grabbed my computer and Silhouette Cameo to work on a vinyl design for the frame. Did you know that Jillibean Soup has loads of great spring themed cut files in the Silhouette Design Store?

For this particular project I choose Fresh Flower Market (Design ID 245632). This particular design said spring to me and I couldn't wait to add it to the Rustic Framed House. After opening the design in my Silhouette software, I resized the image to 6.5” wide so it would fit inside the space of the frame. I also widened some of the sections to fill out the space a bit more. To do this, I simply ungrouped the design and then selected the sections I wanted to make larger.

Once I was finished with resizing the design, I cut it out using white vinyl. I then adhered it to the center of the house insert. To give the design a more chalkboard look, I rubbed a piece of chalk over the entire surface and then wiped it off with a rag. I then lightly rubbed the chalk over the piece again.

I hope you enjoyed learning how this Spring Home Frame came together. How would you use our new Rustic Framed Houses to create a Spring Home Frame? We'd love to see what you create, so make sure to tag us on social media!

Spring Home Frame by Juliana Michaels

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Jillibean Soup Cut File: Fresh Flower Market Design ID 245632
https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/artists/136832/245632?limit=120&sortby=release_new_old&
Mix the Media:  Rustic Framed House 8.5 x 9.5”

Wooden Words with Jillibean Soup Silhouette Shapes

Do you love the modern farmhouse look? Have you seen the Shiplap Rustic White Frames? Shiplap is a hot trend right now and you can get that look with Jillibean Soup’s Mix The Media frames. Marcia Dehn-Nix decorated this shiplap frame using the Home Is Where Our Story Begins Jillibean Soup cut file available in the Silhouette store. This cut file was used to cut wooden words for fabulous dimension.

Marcia softened the look of this frame by painting it using a grey chalk paint and then adding a white wax over the top of it. She used a darker grey chalk paint on the wooden letters. Wood shapes like the heart can even be altered using Copic markers.

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Mix The Media: 14x14 Shiplap Rustic White Frame #JB1375
Digital Cut Files: Home Is Where Our Story Begins  #273441

Other: Chalk Paint in Grey and White, White Wax.

What words would you put on a sign? There are lots of different Jillibean Soup cut files in the Silhouette store to choose from. Check them out. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Easter Stamped Treat Boxes

Hi there, Amy Sheffer here today. Today I have a stamped Easter treat box idea to share with you. These tiny treat boxes are made from just paper, ink, and twine and hold only a handful of jellybeans or other Easter candy, making them a super economical way to share special DIY Easter treats with all your friends, neighbors, colleagues, teachers, and more.

 Do you make your own treat packaging? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to share this affordable gift idea with a crafty friend!

I’ve assembled these treat boxes with just two tag diecuts and an extra strip for the box base. The extra strip is scored along both long edges to make little flaps for assembly.

Each tag is scored along the bottom and adhered to the long sides of the strip as shown.

To form the box, fold the strip up on both sides and adhere the scored flaps to the back sides of the tags.

I stamped my own patterned paper for the boxes using the wreath and flower images from Barn Door. The cross was diecut using a cross die from Prayers and pink polka dot patterned paper from the All About Dots 6x8 paper pad. To finish, I tied the tops of the tags together with pink floss and adhered a Happy Easter tag.

Stamped Easter Treat Box by Amy Sheffer

Supplies
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: All About Dots 6x8 Paper Pad
Clear Stamps & Dies: Prayers
Shaker Clear Stamps & Dies: Barn Door

Other:  Reverse Confetti tag dies, Distress Oxide inks, paper shred, pink floss.

Easter Spring Silhouette Shapes on a Mix the Media Piece

Hi Jillibean Soup friends, it’s Designer Jaclyn Rench joining you on the blog today. Have you explored the vast library of cut file designs available in the Silhouette Design Store or in Jillibean’s Etsy shop?  If you’re looking to make a custom Home Décor piece for spring – make one of those, your first stop for inspiration!  

I love to add bits of florals to my home décor, as winter fades to signs of spring.  Whether those flowers are artificial or later swapped out for real blooms straight from my front yard, I wanted a custom farmhouse style container to hold them in.

I found this inexpensive galvanized flower bucket on a recent shopping trip.  It had the perfect blank surface to customize with vinyl. I chose the ‘Flower Sign’ (Design ID#290747) from the Silhouette Design Store, to adorn my bucket.  I measured out my surface and adjusted the cut file accordingly.  A quick cut of matte black vinyl and some transfer tape allowed for a perfect custom piece.

Flower Market Vase by Jaclyn Rench

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Silhouette Cut File: (Design ID #290747) Flower Sign

Other: Silhouette diecutting machine, black matte vinyl, galvanized flower bucket, transfer tape.

Be sure to pin the main image from this post, to refer back to when gathering and creating pieces for your own spring home décor!

Easter Chalkboard Sign

Seasonal home décor pieces are fun and fast using Jillibean Soup Mix the Media surfaces and our Silhouette cut files. I love making home décor pieces using a vinyl stencil and paint. How about trying something new, chalk. I started off by painting the base of my Mix the Media 10 x 10 rustic frame with black chalk board paint. To add fun contrast, I also painted the frame a bright teal to add contrast against the black chalk base. I then created a stencil from repositionable vinyl and placed it in the center of the base. Take a piece of chalk and color in your stencil. Then using a paper towel or piece of cloth blend your calk for a smooth finish. Carefully remove your stencil to reveal your new chalk sign. The chalk look takes this sign to a whole new level. Then top your sign with a 7-inch embroidery hoop and some added greenery for depth and interest. If you haven’t tried chalk with a stencil you have to give it a try. Don’t forget to tag is on Instagram and Facebook we love seeing your work.

I Love You More Than Jelly Beans Sign by Summer Fullerton

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Surface: MM Rustic Frame White 10x10
Jillibean Soup Silhouette Cut File: I love you more than jelly beans #256273

Other: Teal Spray Paint, Black Chalkboard Spray Paint, White Chalk from Crayola, Silhouette Cutting System and Vinyl, 7-inch embroidery hoop, twine and miscellaneous JoAnn greenery.

Pet House Project

Are you a cat person or a dog person? Well cat lovers can rejoice now because there are Jillibean Soup cut files available in the Silhouette Store that will tell the world just how you feel about your beloved cat… or in this case cats! Marcia Dehn-Nix loves both her cats and her dogs. She decorated one of our new 4x6 Wooden Rustic Framed Houses with the Life Is Too Short To Have Just One Cat digital cut file available in the Silhouette store. These houses are perfect for adding a little personality to a shelf or table top.

Marcia cut the design out of a black matte vinyl using her Silhouette Cameo. The white inside piece of the house slides in and out easily at the top of the house. She recommends removing this from the frame before attempting to transfer the vinyl.

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Mix The Media: 4''x6'' Wooden Rustic Framed House
Digital Cut Files: Life Is Too Short To Have Just One Cat #313041

Other: Silhouette Cameo, Black Matte Vinyl, Transfer Tape.

Go check out the other new Jillibean Soup cat cut files available in the Silhouette store. What? You say you prefer dogs! Well we got you covered too! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Painted Wooden Houses

When it comes to decor in your home, do you prefer rustic farmhouse or city sleek? Or maybe you can’t decide and like an eclectic mix! Marcia Dehn-Nix will show you how you can personalize some of our new Mix The Media houses to make anyone feel more welcome in your home. She decorated one of our new Rustic Solid Wood Houses with the Home Sweet Home digital cut file available in the Silhouette store.

If you can resist the urge to keep these beautiful houses for yourself, they make the perfect house warming gift! Marcia gave this painted one to her niece and her husband who just bought their very first house. #giveback2020

Marcia cut the design out of a glossy vinyl using her Silhouette Cameo. Any color will do because the vinyl will be used as a stencil. Transfer the vinyl to the front of the wood house.

To avoid seepage under the stencil, Marcia recommends that you apply a coat of decoupage or Mod Podge first. Let dry, then apply a white chalk paint using a stencil brush. It’s important to apply paint with taps and not brush strokes. Chalk paint is much thicker than acrylic paint and has less tendency to seep underneath your stencil. Once dry, remove the vinyl.

If you’re not into that rustic look, then check out this slick version on a Galvanized House.

The Welcome To Our Home cut file cut from black matte vinyl makes a striking contrast to the galvanized metal.

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Mix The Media: 8'' Galvanized House with Wooden Stand, Rustic Solid Wood House
Digital Cut Files: Welcome To Our Home  #274023 ,  Home Sweet Home #300295

Other: Silhouette Cameo, Black Matte Vinyl, Transfer Tape, Decoupage, White Chalk Paint, Foam Brush.

Which house did you prefer?  Go check out the other Jillibean Soup Mix The Media Houses and cut files available in the Silhouette store to find one you like for welcoming your friends and family! In today’s busy world, you can’t always be there to welcome your kids or spouse home everyday. Tell them you love them with your home decor! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pet Sitter Mix the Media Gift

Hello friends! It's Juliana with you today to share a gift I created for our pet sitter using one of our new Mix the Media products. You may or may not know that we have two golden retrievers and we definitely consider them part of our family! We frequently call in our sitter to help us out when we have a vacation or even last minute plans. We're super blessed to have such a great sitter on speed dial!

The new Mix The Media product I used is the Rustic Frame Enamel in the 12x12 size and it will soon be available at JoAnn. The enamel surface inside the frame is perfect for adding vinyl designs cut using an electronic cutting machine. For this project, I used a Jillibean Soup Silhouette Cut File called Spoiled Dog Treat Co. When I saw this cut file I knew it would be perfect to create this sign for our pet sitter.

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Mix the Media: Rustic Frame White 12x12
Silhouette Cut File: (Design ID#302572) Spoiled Dog Treat Co.

Other: Silhouette Cameo,

Now, after making this gift, I'm pretty sure I'm going to need to make one for myself. I just love how it turned out and I'm certain our pet sitter with love it too!

Office Themed Mix the Media Project

Hello Jillibean Soup friends! Marcia here today. I am in the middle of a craft room purge/refresh. It seems like every January I find myself in this situation. The layouts from the past year make it out of my Kallax cubby and into scrapbooks. I even managed to clear off the top of my scrapbook desk! Cleaning up makes me rethink my storage solutions to analyze if they are still working. One of my favorite organizational solutions was to place a white eraser board above my desk, not to write on, but for its magnetic qualities. I keep small items like buttons, pins, and brads in magnetic cases that I can stick up on my board. They are within easy reach and I find that if I see the stash that I have, I am more likely to use it. I also place photos I want to scrap up here. It helps to remind me so when I find the perfect papers, my photos are ready to go. I don’t have a lot of wall space for cute signs, so I thought, “What the heck, put some vinyl on your white board!”

I chose the When Life Gets Blurry Adjust Your Focus. This quote spoke to me the minute I saw it, not just because I love my camera and taking photos with it. Three years ago, my husband had a stroke, at age 54! He had a stressful job, wasn’t exercising regularly. His blood pressure and cholesterol were too high. We knew we had to make some serious changes. We did physical therapy and we cried when limbs didn’t do what they once did. He started taking blood pressure and cholesterol medication. We had to make new plans for our future, plans that involved him retiring at age 55 and me continuing to work a lot longer. On the tough days, this quote draws me out of my pity party. We are so blessed that my husband has only slight weakness on his left side now. Life threw us a curveball and we dealt with it. If we get tossed for another loop, I know we can handle it together, we just have to adjust our focus!

When Life Gets Blurry, Adjust Your Focus by Marcia Dehn-Nix

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Digital Cut Files: When Life Gets Blurry Adjust Your Focus  #307920

Other: Silhouette Cameo, Black Matte Vinyl, Transfer Tape, Office White Eraser Board.

There are lots of inspirational Jillibean Soup cut files in the Silhouette store. Check them out. What quote would you put on a whiteboard? Thanks so much for stopping by!

Gift for Spouse

Hello Jillibean Friends, Patty Folchert with you today to share a gift for your favorite commuter. I created it for my husband who travels about 25 minutes each way to work and back. In focusing on our Give Back 2020 theme this year, I was trying to think of a gift he would appreciate and use. That is when I found this idea for a “commuter” gift pack.

The galvanized tray is the base and of course I added a Silhouette/Jillibean cut file in vinyl with a travel theme to dress it up a bit. Next, I collected some products for his vehicle, a car air freshener, an audio cable and a dual port car charger. You could also add car cleaning products of any kind. Then I added all sorts of snacks that I know my husband loves, so that he will have a snack stash in his vehicle.

Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Mix the Media: Galvanized Tray-JB0952
Silhouette/Jillibean Cut File: Not All Who Wander Are Lost-299612

Other:  Black Vinyl; Cricut/Transfer Tape; Silhouette Cameo Die Cutting Machine; Dollar Store/Snacks; Dollar Store/Audio Cable & Dual Port Charger; Yankee Candle/Car Jar; Red Ribbon.

This give back gift for my spouse turned out to be an easy project to create and I am excited to give it to him. Think about what type of gift your partner would appreciate and create your own gift basket. We would love to have you join in on our #giveback2020 initiative this year, follow our journey on Instagram.