Thanks & Giving Serving Tray Decor

 Let our lives be full of both Thanks and Giving! I have neglected Thanksgiving decor in the past and thought this year I would remedy that. I really love Thanksgiving.  I love that for a moment, the world is a little more grateful for what they have.  I had this silver plated tray. Not real silver and in very poor condition.  I got this tiny jar of chalkboard paint in the Dollar Spot at Target... and one jar was MORE than enough for this tray.  Just brushed on one thin layer and let it dry completely.  Then repeated 2 more times. (Still have half the jar of paint left!)  Even the pattern embossing looks much better now!  Then I just sketched out my thought in chalk...  Then then used a Chalk Marker (also known as wet markers) over the chalk.  Adding thicker lines on the down strokes...  And then outlining it with some harvest colors.  I love it! It serves as a good reminder of what li...

Choose Happy Vinyl Sign!

Choose Happy Vinyl Sign! I love making adorable signs to remind my kiddo's to be happy! As part of Back to School fun, I decided they should wake up and "Choose Happy!" I designed the text in Silhouette studio and cut it out in TEAL vinyl! Then weed out the excess vinyl.  I received this transfer paper at a discounted price in exchange for this review. It's from #AngelCrafts I love that it has a grid layer!  Easy to line up when placing! I cut my pieces apart and cut transfer tape to fit. Then I peeled the backing off the transfer tape and then laid it over the top of the vinyl text... careful to line up the grid so it is actually straight! Then it's easy placement onto the desired surface! I did one on a board and one straight on the wall in the bathroom. Then peel back the transfer tape and discard. I was super pleased how easily the transfer tape peeled off the vinyl without peeling off the vinyl! Yay! May you always Ch...