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Lessons learned: DIY Car Window Sticker

I hope something good happens to you today window sticker

Some time ago I heard a comedian define crafting as when you see something you want, and instead of buying it, you realize, after a lot of time and just a little bit more money you could have a slightly crappier version.

For me, most of my crafting involves scraps and things destined for the trash, so the money isn’t really an issue. But definitely the time factor and slightly wonkier outcome ring true.

Case in point – last week as I was driving home I saw a big SUV with a sticker in the window that said “I hope something good happens to you today.” Great sentiment! I didn’t even bother looking it up online; I already knew I was going to make my own.

Shouldn’t take a minute, I thought, to diy a car window sticker.

Spoiler Alert: It took more than a minute.

November 1, 2021 by suzer From a Tutorial I made this In the Craft Room Using a Computer or iPad Using my Silhouette Cameo

Mother’s Day Printable Card

Make a special card for a special day by adding an envelope liner to an instant download printable Mother's Day Card | SuzerSpace.com

Even in this really digital age, I think everyone appreciates an actual, physical card. Some holidays really seem to “require” them, and I think Mother’s Day is a good example of that.

But it’s tricky to remember to go to the card store and pick out a good one. And if you get there late, or worse, end up at the grocery store, the pickings may be slim. The good ones are all taken by those organized people who buy their cards early.

In my opinion, the invention of the instant download printable card was a really good one. You have the luxury of browsing from home, and when you find one you want, you can download it, print it, fold it and and you are done!

For this Mother’s Day, I’m offering you a free printable card to try out the process. And this one comes with a little bonus – a matching sheet of printable paper that makes a great envelope liner.

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR MOTHER’S DAY CARD!

April 23, 2019 by suzer Freebies Holidays I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate Using a Computer or iPad

Christmas Sweater Letters Garland

Create a Christmas Sweater Letter Garland with a digital background and the print and cut feature in Silhouette Studio | SuzerSpace.com

This is the sixth of a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month so that when December rolls around, I won’t be surprised to discover I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a fully paper crafted Christmas Tree.

I have some very nice neighbors who live behind us, and the way our yards and fences are, we can kind of see into each other’s houses, but we aren’t full on exposed. Sometimes when I’m in the back part of the kitchen where I craft, I can see them in their living room, and they are usually doing something very normal, like watching TV or fetching something from the kitchen or letting their dog out.

Digital Gingerbread Holiday Garland closeup

CLICK HERE FOR ANOTHER GREAT CHRISTMAS GARLAND!

I wonder if they ever look across the way and see me scrunched over my craft desk (it faces the windows) sticking red letters on green paper and threading them with red and white twine, right there in the middle of June. I’m not sure that “crafting a series of paper Christmas ornaments” crosses their mind.

But sure enough, that was what I was doing. Because I decided that June’s Christmas Ornament project was going to be letters that looked like Christmas Sweaters strung into a garland.

June 18, 2018 by suzer I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate Using a Computer or iPad Using my Silhouette Cameo

Personalized Dinner Place Cards

Upgrade an average dinner with personalized wristbands and place cards | suzerspace.com

I’ve mentioned before that I’m really a homebody. Given a choice between spending a week in Hawaii in January or going home to be with Mr. SuzerSpace, I will always vote for the latter. True story.

Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys credentials

MAKE ANY STAY AT HOME EVENT SPECIAL WITH CREDENTIALS

But that doesn’t mean life at SuzerSpace is boring and dreary. Not even close. I like to bring the “Yay” into my every day by making printed credentials, place cards and tickets.

These are quick, but they really make an average dinner night seem like a party.

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April 2, 2018 by suzer I made this In the Craft Room Using a Computer or iPad

Glitter Paper Snowflake Ornament

Start crafting now to have a Christmas tree full of handmade ornaments in December | suzerspace

EASY TO MAKE PAPER STRIP ORNAMENT

This is one in a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month so that when December rolls around, I won’t be surprised to discover I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a fully paper crafted Christmas Tree.

I’ve mentioned before that I really like the look of glitter but I don’t like the aftermath (craftermath?). No matter how careful you are, glitter spreads throughout the house, appearing in unlikely places like the ice cube tray and your significant other’s toothbrush. Side note – he never appreciates it.

In the past, I’ve taken to using digital glitter backgrounds provided by some very generous designers.

But the other day, it occurred to me that I probably could make my own, especially if someone gave me the digital recipe, like the tutorial I found that time for gingerbread letters.

Sure enough, I found a really easy and straightforward tutorial. And now I can have glittery images, any color I want, just by choosing it in my Photoshop color picker.

Once I had the technique down, I knew instantly what I needed it for. Glittery Snowflake Ornaments for my tree!

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