Shop it Saturday 4....

Photoshop, that is!  (You can read all about my learning experience with Photoshop here. )

My sons are 17 & 18.... and they still do not put their dishes in the dishwasher unless I tell them to.  According to them, it's because they don't know if the dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty.  Of course I'm standing right there so they could ASK, but it's much easier, I guess, to stack them on the counter NEXT to the dishwasher and wait for the "dish fairy" to take care of them.  I guess I can be thankful that they at least scrape and rinse them for me!

This is an easy project that takes no time at all to make.  You'll need some hardboard (or lightweight, thin wood of some type), Mod Podge to adhere the cardstock sign to the board (or watered white glue works just as well) and a couple of magnets (you can re-purpose old fridge magnets, if you have them).

After you've printed out your image (use cardstock if you have it) just mount it to your pre-cut wood with ModPodge or glue, smooth it out (I use the side of a cut paint stick) and coat the top... this will help with moisture when the "dry" cycle is running.

If I have it, I'll use a spray can of clear coat to spray the finish on (versus ModPodge).  I just find it easier and quicker.... and I don't get the brush marks.  However, either one works fine... use what you have.

The graphic is free and can be downloaded by clicking on the image above.

Now we'll see how long it takes for them to a) notice the sign and b) to see if it makes a difference!

Shop It Saturday... 3

Photoshop, that is!  (You can read all about my learning experience with Photoshop here. )

Both my sister and I are Leo babies... she was born the last week in July and I in the first week in August. We usually don't do "the big gift exchange" on our birthdays, but do plan one night somewhere in the middle to get together for dinner and hang out.  We've both passed the "mid century" mark, so I wanted to make something that would be appropriate for us both.

This is what I came up with and thought it would be perfect for her "card" this year... I'll most likely print it on card stock, mount it on a 5x7 piece of hardboard (which I always have on hand) and either expoxy a hanger on the back, or drill 2 holes in each of the upper corners and string a ribbon through it.

You could also just print it and put it in a frame if you have one handy.

Just click on the image to access the file to download and print.  The artwork is 5x7... however, when you download the actual file, it is 5.5 x 7.5.  I allowed a quarter inch border to make it easier to trim for framing. If you mount it, just cut it clean to the image.

Shop It Saturday...2

Photoshop, that is!  (You can read all about my learning experience with Photoshop here. )

Just in case you're running a little behind on the gift giving scene for Father's Day, I've created 2 gift tags for you this week.

This one is on our popular black board background with white lettering.  This is printed on white card stock.

If you have a colored card stock, I've created this tag with black text to be printed on the color stock of your choice.

To access the PDF files, simply click on the pictures above.  The file is laid out with 6 tags per page.

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!  Enjoy your day.