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How To Make A Frame With Mitered Corners

Nikki · February 16, 2021 · Leave a Comment

It took me awhile to perfect my technique for making a frame with mitered corners. It wasn't the frame itself that I struggled with, but really what was the best way to attach it to my sign. I like painting signs like these on 1/4" plywood. The thicker stuff is heavier, and … [Read more...] about How To Make A Frame With Mitered Corners

Filed Under: Blog, Home Decor, power tools, Scraps, signs, woodworking Tagged With: frames, Home Decor, painting, Power Tools, Signs, Woodworking

Snow Day Painting

Nikki · February 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Large Silhouette Stencils With Registration Marks I had some time to myself yesterday while the kids were outside sledding in the snow and felt inspired to do a little painting. Actually, the truth is, I started this months ago for my youngest and was feeling more than a … [Read more...] about Snow Day Painting

Filed Under: Blog, Home Decor, Nikki, On My Work Table Today, Silihouette Projects Tagged With: hockey mom, painting, registration marks, Silhouette, snow day

Tricks And Tips For Editing Fonts In Your Silhouette Software

Nikki · May 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment

It has been FOREVER since I've posted a Silhouette Software tutorial which seems so crazy to me because I literally feel like I'm in there every day working on sign layouts and mockups for clients. I thought I'd share today some of my go-to tricks and tips for editing … [Read more...] about Tricks And Tips For Editing Fonts In Your Silhouette Software

Filed Under: Ask Nikki, Blog, Home Decor, Silihouette Projects Tagged With: Crafting With Your Silhouette, font editing, fonts, Home Decor, painting, Signs, Silhouette CAMEO, silhouette software tutorials, youtube videos

How To Use Freezer Paper To Make Fabric Stencils

Nikki · June 20, 2013 · 2 Comments

Using freezer paper as a fabric stencil is nothing new, and I certainly don't claim that this my original idea. In fact my fellow Silhouette guest blogger last month (Jessica from Mom 4 Real) included a freezer paper how-to as part of her project there. But after my heat transfer … [Read more...] about How To Use Freezer Paper To Make Fabric Stencils

Filed Under: Blog, Sewing Tagged With: Ask Nikki, DIY, fabric, Home Decor, Make in Under 30 Minutes!, painting, Sewing, stencils

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I’ve completely lost myself in my current design. I don’t mean like lost my sense of style, or lost my motivation, or even lost track of what direction I wanted to take this piece. I mean like I literally lost myself. I’ve been in my studio for hours on end, draping, drafting, and editing on repeat. I am a complete mess, in every sense of the word. My studio is covered in discarded … [Read More...] about Lost In Design…And Loving It

My Favorite Projects

Curtain Rod Connectors Part 2 – Create Your Own Custom Corner Curtain Rod

December 14, 2021 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Curtain Rod Connectors Part 1 - Give The Appearance Of One Continuous Rod

Curtain Rod Connectors Part 1 – Give The Appearance Of One Continuous Rod

October 27, 2021 By Nikki 1 Comment

Tips For Installing Your Own Picture Frame Molding

Tips for Installing Your Own Picture Frame Molding

October 6, 2021 By Nikki Leave a Comment

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Curtain Rod Connectors Part 1 - Give The Appearance Of One Continuous Rod
Tips For Installing Your Own Picture Frame Molding

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