Free Labels 03 (MTC) file

No surprise - I love to think I am organized by labeling my things. Not that I am really organized, but I like to pretend that I am trying.

(Yes, this photo was posted before, you are not dreaming!)

I offered these lables previously and while I really like them, I thought that I would try a few other designs. Here is one for you.

Lest anyone think I just pixel traced the labels, let this file assure you that I did not.  Here are the shapes I used, before welding, joining, etc. So if you would like to try your hand at some different size labels, you are welcome to use these shapes for experimenting (they are just from Basic Shapes).  The font used in the last label is Eurostile Extended. I did alter it a bit to make it a stencil-like alphabet, and I have included the altered letters in the file (I only used caps). I purchased a large roll of Black Contact Paper from Amazon that I am using for these labels (and so much more!)  (BTW, I checked prices and found Amazon to be the best buy - unless you are lucky enough to find some locally).

These labels are also great for use with Chalkboard Vinyl and there is no need to personalize them before cutting (much easier) - just cut out a bunch and label them afterwards. If you plan to use use regular chalk, then go ahead and get the special Chalkboard Vinyl, but if you plan on using the Bistro Chalk Markers then just use the black contact paper from the above link - it works great with these markers. The Bistro markers are wet-erase so you can change the labels whenever but only when you want to (like if you think your printing stinks and your friend comes over and you talk her into printing them out). They do not dry erase. You can download the free MTC file here for the next few weeks.

Just a note - neither the Bistro markers nor regular chalk work well with shiny black vinyl.Ask me how I know.

Paper Hoopla Bundle - too good not to post!

I have not been posting all the FB specials at LD (someone complained that I was an advertisement for them) but today's bundle is just to good not to post. 100 different digital papers for just 0.10 each! How can you beat that price? Even with Dollar Days, they were still about 0.20 each, so this is a great deal.

Offer is good until Tuesday night - grab it while it's available!

Coffee jar decal

I store my coffee in glass jars - I feel that they keep fresher this way (and I can reseal these jars with my FoodSaver like this if I don't plan on using them for a while). All I wanted was a decal to distinguish the regular coffee from the decaf.

Ever notice that it is really hard to get a good photo of a glass object?

I used an image from Coffee or Tea as my starting point - the frappe one (since that is how I like my coffee the best).

I added a "D" for the decaf and flipped the other for the regular coffee. That's it! The shadow and the lines just make for easier weeding - not needed but something I like to do. I cut this from  a beige print (marbled) contact paper (I think I may have picked it up at Target).

I've been into storing and labeling items recently - I have been using the label that I designed for most everything but I thought this would look better (and the other items are in my craft room while this is in the kitchen). Just a nice change of pace.

I've been using the Dolar Tree containers  but to make them work well in my craft room (black and white accents) I am slowly spray painting the tops black with Krylon Fusion Spray Paint in satin black. I think I have painted 10 so far and I still have paint left to do some more.  I really like how it changes how the look - and really helps to mash with the room decor. A little OCD perhaps, but it's my OCD, so I can live with it.  

A freebie and stick figures for vinyl decals - now available at LD!

OK, we asked for them and now they are here - the Stringbeans! They can be used for vinyl decals for your car, van, or just anywhere. And there are plenty of them - one is sure to fit your needs. 

And don';t forget to pick up the Friday Freebie - the Stringbean dogs!

Sharpie Liquid Pencils

(Disclaimer: this is a personal review of this product; I received no products or compensation for the review. Opinions are 100% mine.)

This is a rather unique product. It is actually a pen with a liquid graphite ink that is initially erasable. I purchased it (at Hobby Lobby) in a set of two for about $5. It is also available at Amazon for $9.99  for a set of 12 (Sharpie Liquid Mechanical Pencils free shipping). If you think you will be using them much, this would be a much better buy.  You can also purchase Sharpie Liquid Pencil Refills, although it is actually cheaper to buy more pencils. 

I read the many reviews and many people commented that it did not write smoothly and it skipped a lot. I found this to be true at first. But several reviewers commented that the pencil did need some priming before the first use. After scribbling for about 30 seconds to a minute, the ink was smooth and even. I used it to draw an svg image in the Cameo and it was smooth the entire time. I think it took almost 10 minutes to finish the sketch so that was a lot of smooth, skip-free writing. My sample svg was the cow skull from Rustic Sketches

Sharpie states that the ink becomes more permanent after the first 24 hours but other reviewers found this to not be true. I agree with this; consider it a pencil that will probably always be erasable. Speaking of erasing, the lines erased cleanly with the included eraser. There were 4 additional erasers included in the package. 

Do I recommend this product? Yes, I do; it worked very well in the Cameo (I used a Hot Paws Pen Tool to secure it in the holder) for this project. I have not used it extensively for regular pencil use so I cannot speak well to that.

50% off sale at LD for one day...

....on a purchase of $12 or more.  This sale is too good to pass up!

Celebrate the first day of summer with Lettering Delights by saving 50% on any purchase over $12!

Coupon code: SoakUptheSun.  Offer ends Thursday 12 midnight MST.

Friday Freebie (Father's Day) at LD

The great thing about this freebie is that they are pngs that can be printed out in almost any graphic program. You don't need a cutter, just hand cut and assemble them.