Vinyl organization/storage

I'm gradually getting back into my craftroom.... I'm on facebook and WOW the groups I'm in are addicted to vinyl. Well, I don't have that much and I wanted more so I went to expressionsvinyl.com   and ordered their vinyl samples. GEE WIZZ didn't know there were so many different types/styles of vinyl.
The OCD in me had to organize the samples and here is what I did....Now all I need to do is order the vinyl LOL!!!



the picture does not do the samples justice( the colors and everything is GORGEOUS!!)

Whats What?? I labeled them and then on index cards I wrote out the directions, put the index cards on the rings and put the samples in a drawer near my crafting desk

So the vinyl I did have was on rolls, and that was taking up to much room in my jet max cubes. I HATE ROLLED vinyl it's hard to get it to stick down to the mat. Anyway I decided to cut it into 12x12 sheets. DANG! it wants to roll up..... aarrgh..... I set huge notebook/books on top and left it for several days.
I went to Hobby Lobby and found these, it was a pkg of 10. PERFECT!!!

OCD kicks in and I made labels on the silhouette, for now I've stuck it to the side. If I like this I'll stick labels on the front too.

for the vinyl I already had I put the directions inside

and this is how its stored/organized
jetmax cube (bottom) - 3rd slot is removable vinyl, 4th slot is HTV and 5th slot is permanent

 let me see what else needs to be done in my craftroom.

Easter cards

I had a CRAFTING DAY!!! Haven't had one in ages, it felt GOOD!!!! Got my Easter cards-12-done!! WHAHOO!
I used the Imagine cart Best Friends for the clouds and that was printed 5"x5" sq and trimmed down to 3.75"w x 5"h and rounded the cut side with a corner punch. Inspired Heart for the cross was cut at 2.62"h  black cardstock and WHO KNEW? Inspired Heart has phrases!!! YEP!! the risen phrase was cut from VINYL....yes, vinyl!!!! I tried cardstock but the letters were too delicate and was messing up trying to get them off the mat and how would I glue it down. The xyron was also a mess....so I trashed the cardstock and started over with VINYL!! PERFECT!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! I'm going to stock up on vinyl!!! its so.....easy. I don't know why I didn't think of it before....   the phrase was cut at 2.12"h. I LOVE how the card came out!!!

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ROTFLOL!!! I love the sentiment on the inside.....it was done on the silhouette.

and here's the envelope - MS mini scoreboard

ALL MY CRAFTING TOYS PLAYING TOGETHER......BEAUTIFUL CARDS!!!
I am SO GLAD I KEPT MY IMAGINE!!!! I almost got rid of it...GASP!!

Stand TALL Mr CRICUT

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ROTFLOL!!!! I LOVE MY CRICUT!!!
I am very proud of this project...it gives CRICUT PRIDE!!!
LOL...I proudly showed my family my greatest achievement.....they want me committed...ROTFLOL....they thought I was crazy but this project pushed them to realization.....I am crazy and I LOVE MY CRICUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used Car decals and green vinyl for the wording cut @ 1.36w x .76h and the cricut heads cut @ 1.33w x 1.37h
I painted a 1.5" wooden block and the cricut is attached with foam dots.
Now he has a place of Honor on my craft table.....Isn't he ADORABLE!!!!!
if you scraplift this...buy a bigger block...cutting the vinyl will be easier

I LOVE MY CRICUT!!!!

Wedding Gift

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A wedding gift for a co-worker....Naw..I'm not late, their still on their honeymoon...LOL
It's a Gold charger plate with black vinyl - (wedding colors: black and gold)
The font on the rim is Lyrical letters cut @ 1.5"h and in the center the font is from Cursive 101 cut @ .68"h and welded together.
I hope they like it...I have a hard time being creative for wedding gifts.

Christmas Sippy Cups....

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I did these for my little nieces/nephew. Their the sip/stir cups(I got them at JoAnns) I put their names/sippy cup on them. I put white paper so you could see. I used Plantin Schoolbook and Lyrical Letters for the font.

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LOL...This one is for my son. He saw me working on the others and really liked them. I had an extra one so...... I'm going to give it to him Friday(23rd) for his 26th B-day......ROTFLOL!!!!

Christmas gifts

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GEEZ!! I'm FINALLY done!!! These are my gifts to some adults in the family.
I got the idea from the Cricut MB. The travel mugs came like this (found them at JoAnn's), I just added their names/sippy cup. I used different fonts(Plantin Schoolbook-Lyrical Letters) and outdoor vinyl.

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FAMILY....plated forever....LOL

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I saw something like this on the Cricut MB and thought it was super creative. So I scraplifted it...LOL
I got the charger plate at Michaels.....I'm going back and get a bunch more!!!ROTFLOL!!! I just LOVE how this turned out. I designed it on my gypsy and used Plantin Schoolbook for the letters. Found the vinyl at Hobby Lobby....Did you know (my) Hobby Lobby doesn't sell the "cricut vinyl" its a generic brand.....You can USE YOUR COUPON!!!!!!!  WWHHAAOOO!!!!! http://www.ohmycrafts.com/  has great prices on vinyl and in a variety of colors....I'm going to stock up.
I've got to do more vinyl projects!!!! Its SUPER EASY!!!!
Oh, I did this for a friend...it's a surprise.

Mothers Day Projects

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It's been a BUSY week getting all these projects DONE!!
This card is for my SIL
carts used: A Childs Year and Wrap it up (words)
SU cardstock: Tempting Turquiose, Cameo Coral and black

This one is for my Niece, she has a son and 2 daughters...can you tell..LOL!
carts used; Animal Kingdom (duck) all the ducks are the same I justed sized them, Gypsy Wandering(grass) and Designers Calendar (words)
SU cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Taken With Teal, Pink Passion, Pixie Pink, Green Galore, Lavendar Lace and Tempting Turquiose



SAVED the BEST for last, I made this for my MOM! She's a quilter... 

carts used: George and Basic Shapes (2" squares) and Lyrical letters

SU cardstock: More Mustard and Garden Green

Embossing folder; Swiss Dots

Vinyl; brown

and a 12x12 frame from HL 



Wedding Glass block

My niece was getting married and I made this glass block for her Bridal Shower.
I used the Sweethearts cart and Plantin Schoolbook.