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Friday, June 7, 2013

Personalized Vinyl Tumblers

Hello Crafty Friends,
 
Happy Friday!
Today is my last day of school until August, so I am looking forward to enjoying summer. I have a "list" of things to do, but relaxing and crafting are high on the list.
 
Earlier this week I made a few teacher gifts as requested by a friend. My friend sent me a couple pictures and asked if I could make some personalized tumblers. I told her I never had, but I was willing to try if she bought the materials. Well...she gave me a bag with 3 clear tumblers and a sample pack of Cricut vinyl, so I got busy!
 
Here are the final products...
These tumblers are for three special school employees (see titles below). 
Special tip...Transfer tape really works!
I did NOT use it for the front (name), but realized to keep the title straight it would be easier. What a fabulous invention!
 Since my daughter loved them so much, she asked if I could make them for her teachers. After discovering the transfer tape I couldn't object. The hardest part now was finding the tumblers. We had to travel to 4 different stores looking for them.
She chose monogram style with dots, except for her math teacher who is retiring this year. They all loved their cups, especially Mr. Lakin. I think my daughter may have received an automatic "A" (if she hadn't already) just because he loved it that much. : ) 
Then I made one for my Secret Pal.
If you like these tumblers, you can buy them on-line at Dollar Tree. You must buy a case of 24, but they can be delivered to your home or to the store. The only negative...you do not get to choose the tumbler colors.
 
Since I enjoyed working with vinyl I decided to purchase a few other pieces to try and customize. I already have a few ideas brewing, but I need to finish one last day of school.
Have you ever used vinyl?
Here are the settings I used on my Cricut (which was different than the packaging recommended but worked the best)...
 
 Pressure ~ 2 bars (medium)
Blade ~ Setting 1
 Speed~ High
 
Stay Creative,
Georgiana
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19 comments:

  1. AdrianFriday, June 7, 2013 at 6:59:00 AM EDT

    WOW! Awesome job for the first time!!! I will have to give it a try:)

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  2. MigdaliaFriday, June 7, 2013 at 7:54:00 AM EDT

    Wow!! This is AMAZING! and very PRETTY! Great gifts!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  3. KaronFriday, June 7, 2013 at 8:18:00 AM EDT

    These are all fabulous - what a great idea! TFS

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  4. L.B.Friday, June 7, 2013 at 9:36:00 AM EDT

    Looks like you are really enjoying the vinyl and your tumblers look so wonderful. Love the initial with name on the front. HAPPY SUMMER BREAK!!!

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  5. snappy scrappyFriday, June 7, 2013 at 1:39:00 PM EDT

    Fab job...love them all. only used vinyl once...on Christmas ornaments.

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  6. DebbieFriday, June 7, 2013 at 2:54:00 PM EDT

    I see another crafter bitten by the vinyl bug!! :) Isn't it wonderful?? I LOVE working with viny!

    Great gifts for the teachers!!!

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  7. bumblebee creationsSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 12:46:00 AM EDT

    so fun!! WHat may I ask is transfer tape-and how do you use it, and where do you get it? I would love to give something like this a try!

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  8. DIANA L.Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 2:31:00 AM EDT

    These came out great!! you have inspired me. I have never used the vinyl in the machines I have it . It is sitting there staring at me!!!! You could enter this in the DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes June Linky Party
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  9. lovemypaperSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 5:12:00 AM EDT

    Super cute great job!

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  10. ~ Jo ~Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 5:22:00 AM EDT

    Wow Georgiana these tumblers turned out great! They are beautiful! =)

    Hugs,
    Jo

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  11. Mary AnnSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 7:42:00 AM EDT

    Great projects!!!

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  12. SheenaSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:50:00 AM EDT

    These are Great!! I have played with vinyl, but not a whole lot. I will try your settings. I always did what the package said.

    ~Sheena

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  13. LisaSaturday, June 8, 2013 at 5:49:00 PM EDT

    Wow, these are absolutely gorgeous!! I love how they turned out!! So creative to put the name over the monogram!! I've only used vinyl once and it's been so long ago, I can't remember if I used the transfer tape or not. I have a ton of different colors...I need to pull it out and use it...you have inspired me!! Happy Saturday :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  14. Sherrie K.Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:09:00 PM EDT

    Holy cow...these are awesome! I love using vinyl but it's been awhile. I did a lot of cuts for our snowmobiles and helmets in November but nothing since then..lol!
    Your tumblers are great! I need to keep that in mind, they make a quick, easy and fun gift! TFS!
    Sherrie K

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  15. EstherSunday, June 9, 2013 at 10:45:00 AM EDT

    Great job!!! These look fabulous!!!!

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  16. AnnSunday, June 9, 2013 at 7:01:00 PM EDT

    Georgiana, these are beautiful! I have never used vinyl, but now I'm inspired!

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  17. Melika EdralinMonday, June 10, 2013 at 7:31:00 PM EDT

    Love it! Thanks for sharing! Great gift ideas for any occasion!

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  18. UnknownTuesday, June 11, 2013 at 8:16:00 PM EDT

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE these Georgianna!! Great job!!

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  19. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsTuesday, June 11, 2013 at 9:27:00 PM EDT

    These are super gift ideas! They came out so great!

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