Tomorrow is Free Gift Friday...

So here is a little sneak peek at tomorrow's steal & it is a new release...yippee!

Tomorrow is also another round of "Free Gift Friday" and we have a a huge free gift for you! How huge you ask? 14 - 12"x 12" sheets of cardstock + embellishments!

So not only do you have the option of purchasing a new release....it comes with a huge free gift! It does not get much better than that!!

Happy Stealing!

Stephanie

Using EAD Designs Vinyl Wall Art

Here is some information on Tuesday's Steal....Vinyl Wall Art by EAD designs.

Applying/Removing

Application Instructions

1. Surface Preparation

Use a tape measure or ruler to determine the exact area where the quote/graphic will be placed. It is a good idea to draw a horizontal line, or use masking tape or painters tape for a guide. Make sure your surface is clean and smooth. The vinyl can be installed just about anywhere you want to put them. Painted walls (light and medium texture work fine, including knock down and orange peel) ,wood, furniture, ceramic tile, metal, glass, porcelain, painted brick, wallpaper, bathroom sinks, showers, doors, hardy plank, mail boxes, and much more.

2. Prepare Quote

Some quotes/graphics will come rolled up because of the length. Unroll and let it sit flat until it stops trying to roll itself up again. The vinyl is sandwiched between transfer tape and backing. You want the vinyl to stick to the transfer tape. Before peeling the back paper off, burnish (rub) the surface of the transfer tape to ensure the vinyl is adhered solidly to the transfer tape. (letters may pull away from the transfer tape during shipping)

3. Application

Flip the quote/graphic over a carefully peel the backing away from the quote on an angle, which should remain on the transfer tape. If some of the vinyl sticks to the backing, replace the backing and the vinyl to the tape and rub it again so it sticks to the transfer tape instead. Place the taped vinyl on the prepared surface using your guide or tape to position your vinyl correctly. *The quote cannot be repositioned once it is on your surface, so be careful to line it up where you want it.

4. Burnishing

Using the application stick or credit card carefully and press any air bubbles out from underneath the words. Burnish again and apply more pressure over the entire area.

5. Transfer Tape Removal

CAREFULLY peel back the transfer tape on an angle leaving the vinyl on your surface, If the vinyl tried to come up with the transfer tape, place the tape back on the surface and burnish that area again until the vinyl sticks to your surface.

6. Enjoy your vinyl design creation!

Removal

Removal of your Quotes/Graphics is easy: use a blow dryer over the vinyl and peel them off the surface.

*E.A.D DESIGNS can not be held responsible for damage to paint or any surface. We speak from our experience, and cannot insure that all experiences will be the same.

Q. What exactly is vinyl lettering?
A. Vinyl lettering is a pre-pasted, pre-spaced, individually cut letter /saying that gives the look of hand painted stenciling but without the hassle and time. It is very easy to apply and take off and is a beautiful way to decorate any room in your home or office. Our Lettering and Graphics are made only from High Quality Vinyl

Q. Will lettering stick to any surface?
A. Lettering works great on painted walls, glass, mirrors, metal, tile, paper, wood, most wallpaper, etc. The “orange peel” walls work fine if they are not too lumpy.

Q.Can I re-use my saying?
A. Once you have removed your lettering it cannot be re-used.

Q. How do I clean around my saying?
A. Carefully wipe with a clean cloth as you would for painted stenciling.

Q. Can Vinyl letters be used outside?

A. Our vinyl can be used outdoors. Some examples of outdoor use include car windows or car doors, outdoor equipment, mailboxes, store windows and banners. Our vinyl has a five-six year outdoor life.

If applying vinyl to an outdoor surface, be sure that the temperature is at least 50 degrees. If the application surface is too cold, the vinyl will not adhere properly and will peel off.

Shipping Update + Past Steals Page

First, we wanted to formally announce the addition of our "Past Steals" page. We have gathered up old goodies and made a page for you to purchase them on. Even better is we will combine the shipping for you! So shop away but do not delay 'cause once it's gone, it is gone! Now, for the shipping update. As many of you know we have struggled with the shipping charges since we opened our doors in June 2009 and now with the addition of the past steals page it has made it even more difficult for us to accurately calculate and charge the correct shipping. So as of Saturday October 16th we are moving to a calculated shipping model. This will allow you to pay exactly the amount charged by the USPS. The charges will be calculated based on your zip code and the weight of your entire shopping cart. This will allow us to deepen our discounts offered to you and in some instances save you money on the shipping! As always, please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend! Stephanie

Carol Sheetz creations using today's Sassafras Lass Grab Bags!

Our fantastic designer has been busy creating with today's Sassafras Lass Grab Bags! Take a look at her amazing creations:

Be sure to check out her blog for more crafty ideas: Crazy for Crafting!

Halloween Ideas from Guest Designer Carol Sheetz

Here are a few more designs from our fantastic Guest Designer Carol Sheetz using today's steal...My Mind's Eye Spider Web!

Be sure to check out her blog for more crafty ideas: Crazy for Crafting!

Have a great week!

Stephanie

Introducing our September Guest Designer...Carol Sheetz

I am so thrilled to finally announce CraftySteals September Guest Designer, Carol Sheetz! (I know, we are running a little behind this month) Carol is a super crafty lady and pure joy to work with! She even posts her craftiness on StitchSteals.com too! I love it!

Here is a little bio on Carol:

I'm Carol Sheetz, I live Illinois, and I am a very enthusiastic paper crafter! I have a very supportive and handsome husband and two amazing and beautiful teenage daughters! We also have an adorable Australian Shepard who is appropriately named Princess! I love to create, and I just love everything about paper crafting! I love the tactile aspect of the thick cardstock, the pretty patterned papers, the brads, the ribbons, the inks, the stamps, the embellishments, the tools . . . oh my! I just love it all! My enthusiasm for paper crafting grows greater every day! One of these days, I'm going to figure out how to make a career out of what I love to do! When you come right down to it, I'm passionate about preserving my family’s memories, and the fact that I enjoy doing it is just icing on the cake! I love to share my creations on my blog: Crazy for Crafting! I want to thank Stephanie for asking me to be a guest designer at Crafty Steals! I'm thrilled and honored!

So here are a few of Carol's creations and we will have more coming up soon! Be sure to check out her blog and leave a comment: Crazy for Crafting!

Thanks Carol...CraftySteals is thrilled and honored to have you too :)

Have a great week!

Stephanie

Sneak peek.... Silhouette Machine at a Steal!

Hello!

I am pleased to announce a new CraftySteals vendor... Silhouette! They make a fantastic machine and amazing products so we are pleased to welcome them to our family.

To celebrate we have secured an awesome deal on the Silhouette machine! So for 24 hours you will be able to grab up this newly released machine at a Steal! Once the 24 hour period ends, that's it for a while. However, we will also be offering other products from Silhouette in the future....think vinyl, heat transfer, etc.

What is the Silhouette?

The Silhouette is a digital cutting tool for personal use. It connects to your computer just like a printer, but instead of printing designs it cuts them with a small blade. With the machine connected to your computer, you'll get access to all of the fonts on your PC plus the thousands of cuttable designs found on the Silhouette Online Store.

What Can the Silhouette Make?

Cards

With the Silhouette you can create handmade greeting cards with designs and sentiments perfect for the occasion no matter what it is. And making duplicates is as easy as a few clicks of the mouse. The Silhouette Online Store even has unique card templates from scalloped edges to flourish windows to pop-up sentiments.

Custom Apparel

With the Silhouette's intricate cutting ability and freedom to choose and customize designs and text, creating custom shirts, jeans, shoes and more is easy enough for anyone to do. Cut and iron on simple phrases or intricate layered designs in heat transfer material or add some bling to your wardrobe by cutting rhinestone templates with a Silhouette rhinestone starter kit.

Scrapbook Pages

Scrapbooking has never been easier than it is with the Silhouette. When it comes to shapes, titles and paper embellishments, the Silhouette can do it all! You'll have access to nearly all of the fonts on your computer and, with the included software, you'll be able to cut your designs in any size to get the perfect fit for every layout.

Be sure to have a Silhouette cutting mat on hand so you can save and cut your scraps.

Temporary Tattoos

Afraid of needles? Temporarily rebelious? Buy this and cut it out for your arm.

Sketch Designs

The Silhouette can turn any design into a sketch. Just take out the blade, pop in a Silhouette sketch pen and watch the Silhouette draw intricate patterns.

Vinyl Decor

Vinyl decor is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to decorate homes in America. Easy to cut, self-adhesive, and removable, indoor vinyl is the perfect way to add your favorite quotes and designs directly to the walls of your home. Best of all, Silhouette vinyl is priced just right so you can just peel off your designs when you’re ready for something new.

Bonus features

By now you know that the Silhouette is a tool that cuts cardstock, vinyl, vellum and other papers, but did you know what else it can do?

SKETCHING

The Silhouette blade can easily be interchanged with special Silhouette pens in order to draw designs instead of cutting them. With a pen in the machine instead of the blade, the Silhouette will make the same motions, but will draw your design rather than cut it.

PRINT & CUT

The Silhouette is also equipped with an optical sensor to allow precise cutting of printed designs. Open your favorite clip art in the Silhouette software, arrange it how you like, then print it out on your home printer. The software will print small registration marks on the page which will allow the Silhouette to align the cutting blade perfectly with your printed artwork. With the Silhouette, the possibilities are endless.

It is PC and Mac compatible. (Mac requires a special free download that will be available Tuesday).

Want more info: http://www.silhouettemachine.com/silhouette.aspx

Be sure to check it out! We will have the best price online but only for 24 hours!

Thanks!

Stephanie