The Mistletoe Winners....

Oh my Goodness, it is that time again... where we pack up and close the end of another fun and oh so exciting giveaway!!!
First before I announce the Very Very Very Lucky Winners, let me tell you what We have all learned from this Giveaway! There is not enough romancing going on underneath that sweet little mistletoe. So, in order for us to change this, I am including in each of the Winner's little treat bags... THeir very own mistletoe to use and enjoy this year.

I want to hear some fun stories!!! My cheeks are blushing already!
What a fun tradition to start.

Well Ladies, are you ready for the big reveal? There is one lucky lady out there who won the "Meet me under the Mistletoe" Vinyl sign in the colors shown.

The Winner of this one is...
Beautifully Inspired...
Her comment read...
"When my husband and I were just dating we were at a Christmas party and the hostess was walking around with the mistletoe in hand hanging it over the couples. We were sitting on the couch and the hostess came up to us and dangled the mistletoe over our heads... We went to kiss and all of a sudden her dog jump on our laps and licked me on the cheek.. Guess the dog thought the rules applied to him too!
Hows that for a story? Well truth be told I made it up.. I don't have any funny stories :(
Great giveaway though!
Nicole"
How is that for a story? Hahaha it made me smile.

Now don't get discouraged, I told you there would be more than one winner!
The winner of the same sign but in a different color combination is...
Christin
"I honestly have never been kissed under the mistletoe either. We've never had any at our house, but I guess if I had this decoration I might have to track some down:) Thanks! "

AND...Barbara Jean
"This is great! Love the phrase you chose. Please enter my name. =0))
as far as being kissed under the mistletoe, I do not think I have ever been!
So, I think being 61 years old, and married almost 41 years, I'd better remedy that. =0))
Thanks for the idea and the giveaway. =0)
blessings
barbara jean"

AND...
Roeshel from The DIY Showoff
"I have to enter too even though I've never been kissed under the mistletoe! I think I need a big neon sign. ;)
Happy Thanksgiving!
Roeshel"

Oh my goodness... THat was oh so much FUn! So, if your name is on here, send me an e-mail with your address and I will get that pretty package sent off your way!

Keep your eyes peeled because I will be having more giveaways in the very near future!

Giveaway Continued...

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If you haven't entered yet, Go HERE!Okay so I hung up the cutout last night so that you can see what it will look like and how to do it yourself when your pretty little package comes in the mail.

You will recieve it looking like this. It will have the transfer paper on it already.

1. First, you will want to smooth the vinyl lettering onto the transfer paper. I use a Pampered Chef Handy Scraper to smooth out the vinyl and it really helps it adhere to the trasfer paper. If you don't have that, you can use a credit card or a ruler. Be creative!

2. Second, you can start peeling the paper backing off. I would do the "Meet" first.

* * * Make sure that as you are pulling the paper to keep the peeled paper down against the surface. Go Slowly and if a part of the vinyl is still sticking to the paper, fold it back against the transfer paper and press over it again.

3. Now that it is peeled, Cut it into two different pieces. This will make putting it up ALOT easier.

4. Now, the fun part... Find a home for your vinyl. You can just hang it up on the wall, or you can put it on a painted board. That is the beauty of Vinyl, It is really versatile and great for home decorating. It peels right off walls without taking paint with it. Plus it Looks Great!

5. Voila, you have a pretty darn cute saying on your wall now! When I was putting up the vinyl I put it up and then lightly ran my hand over it just to lightly adhere it to my textured wall. THis is great to do at first so that it will stay up and you can take a step back and decide how it looks. It peels right up while the transfer paper is still on.

6. Again run over your Vinyl with the Handy Scraper and adhere it really well. Peel back the transfer paper just like you peeled the paper off, flat against the surface of the wall. Go slowly. Patience is important.
VOILA You are done... It really is that easy!

I am so excited for this giveaway!!! I cannot even tell you. There will be at least four winners this go around. So I am serious, Go Hereto enter!!
I loved Nicole's story! Made me laugh. Looking forward to more!

Meet me under the Mistletoe... Giveaway!

Oh how we all love the age old tradition of kissing under the Mistletoe. I always splurge and buy the real deal every year. It smells so good, like Raisins! However, I like the anticipation of getting caught underneath it more...

I was talking with my Sister Marci last night and she asked me about the Vinyl sign that we put up last year that said "Meet me under the Mistletoe." She can't find hers so I told her I would cut her one today.
I cut her letters.... AND..... Drumroll Please
I cut extra... So I am going to have another GIveaway!!! Woo HOo!

YOu know how this game is played...
1) Follow My Blog
2) Leave a Comment
*AND* just for fun
3)Tell us a story about a time you got a "memorable" kiss under the mistletoe! I want to hear some funny ones too. I know I have been embarrassed a time or two under the mistletoe, myself!
Here is what the Vinyl looks like that you will get in the Mail!

This Giveaway will close on the Tuesday December 1st! I am so excited! There is going to be more than one winner this go around!
So ENTER, ENTER, ENTER!!! Oh this is so exciting!
I will put it up on the wall tonight and show you how and what you are supposed to do with it once you win! That will come tomorrow! So much fun!

Let it Snow, Let it snow, Let it snow...

I have been busy, working away. My problem is that I cannot just do one project at a time. I start one and then get another idea and then another and another... and I start them all. So I have a million projects started and going at the same time and when I finally finish one, it is about time that I finish all of them up. So bear with me. I have a lot coming your way! Woo hoo!
This is just the beginning to many Wonderful projects to celebrate the season!

First I started by finding 5 frames I had lying around the house... I removed the glass and the backing of the frame. I sanded and painted the frames with Azure Blue Acrylic Paint.

I let that dry and then I took white acrylic paint and did some touchy here, touchy there dabbing on the parts of the frame I wanted to highlight.

On this frame, the trick is to use a small amount of white on the brush and lay it flat against the ridges of the wood and run it along the line. That way you get only the raised edges with paint. I love that there are some goofs on it too. Adds a nice touch I think... haha

I then printed out my Vinyl based on the sizes of the frames I had lying around. You can always go to the dollar store for cheap, but perfect frames as well if you do not have any lying around. I printed the vinyl out backwards so that when I applied it to the glass the vinyl would be on the inside of the frame.

This can be a tricky part of the process, but with transfer paper, it makes putting the letters in the right place Easy.
After The wood is painted and dry, and the vinyl is on the glass, reunite the two pieces and close all back staples on the frames. This gives it a little extra stability.

Now you take out the glue gun and just go along the edge of the glass and wood. Make sure that you do not go past the lip of the wood, otherwise you will be able to see the glue from the front side. If that accidentally happens, just wait until the glue dries, take a Razor blade or exacto knife and cut it off. Re-glue.

Now... The Best part... Hang it up and take a step back to admire and savor all of your hard work!


NOW The best part of all... I am Giving Away a set of the Vinyl letters so that some lucky someone out there can make their own!

Here's how it goes, oh man it is so easy... You'll love it!!

1) Follow My Blog!

2) Leave a comment, and a way for me to contact you so that I can get the goods to you!!
So easy...
And make sure to watch, because I am printing two sheets of vinyl with every project this season and will be having many a more giveaways. I am also researching selling some of the vinyl cutouts I make, and have made in the past. I need to know if there is any interest out there in some of the cutouts I have made. If so I will start to offer Vinyl Kits. Let me know! Oh this is so much fun!
Please send any questions or feedback to hollyaitken@gmail.com.
You are all the best!!!
Oh and by the way... Sorry, I am new to the whole giveaway thing a ding...
The giveaway will be closed on Monday the 23rd. So hurry fast!! I will announce the winner on Monday Afternoon!
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