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Décor Elements: Turn Drab Into Delightful

I'm busy reorganizing my Stampin' Up! business space (pretty new files, crisp labels with my Modern Label Punch . . . the essentials. LOL :)   The calendar above was purchased as part of my time management "overhaul" and because I loved the smashing black and white interior (below).

The exterior, although sturdy, was pretty boring plastic (below).  Yawn.

Using Décor Elements Adornment (in White, 117934), the drab vinyl cover received a delightful, custom makeover.  Adornment is also available in Dark Gray, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Taken with Teal, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron.  I trimmed the spiral side by about an inch to make it fit on the cover.

IMPORTANT:  Décor Elements work best on smooth surfaces (smooth walls or glass, for example).  I was able to transfer the complete pattern to my textured cover . . . but the texture makes it trickier.  I'm tenacious and was willing to take my time and keep rubbing to transfer a bit at a time until every detail arrived at their new home!

Check out these Décor Elements Links:

• View Décor Elements Catalog
• NEW!  View 2010 Décor Elements Supplement (don't miss the new chalkboard elements)

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Laptop Daisies

 

I did a little jazzing up of my laptop today using Décor Elements.  The White Upsy Daisies transformed my black plastic laptop into a hip, modern techno garden.  Décor Elements are home décor vinyl wall coverings that can transform most smooth surfaces (walls, glass, metal) into art. Stampin' Up! offers a beautiful variety including holiday, traditional, modern and children/baby options. 

Need a Definitely Decorative brochure (30 pages which include the Décor Elements and Décor Stencils product lines)?  Click on the brochure cover above to instantly see the brochure on-line or email me your name and address if you would like me to mail you a free copy.

Here are a couple of my favorite examples from the brochure.

STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:

• Be sure to purchase the Décor Elements Applicator (114285, $1.95).  It makes transfer much easier.
• Measure and mark before getting the image ready for transfer.
• Don't rush.  If the image hasn't fully transferred, you can lay the backing sheet back down and continue to rub with the applicator to transfer.

DON'T MISS:  The Definitely Decorative product line offers additional hostess choices with qualifying orders.

Dasher Hostess Level 2 (117958).  Comes in black, chocolate, real red, and white.

CLICK HERE for the Stampin' Up! Décor Elements Growth Chart Promotion.

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Décor Elements Dry Goods Tutorial

The Décor Elements wallboard displays at the Stampin' Up! Convention really convinced me to try more of these beautiful, budget-friendly vinyl wall coverings.  They add instant panache to home décor without any mess.  Click here to download the Décor Elements Catalog.

Here's a tutorial using the Décor Elements Dry Goods set (Hostess Level 1) to jazz up inexpensive ceramic canisters I purchased at Walmart.  Wait until you see what Décor Elements can do to add pizzazz to a lap top!

TIP:  Décor Elements hostess gifts are available options on any Stampin' Up! product order of $150 or more (including on-line orders).  

Make sure your surface area is clean and dry.

Cut out the element you want to use.  It consists of a transfer sheet and backing sheet.  Be sure to have the Stampin' Up! Applicator Tool (114285, $1.95) ready.

Flip the element over to expose the backing (grid) side.  Use the applicator tool to gently rub the entire image.  This transfers the backing sheet to the transfer sheet.

The keyword here is "slowly."  Slowly peel away the sticky transfer sheet on an angle, being careful to avoid touching anything or allowing it to fold back on itself. 

TIP:  If you see that the image is not transferring completely, carefully lay it back down on the backing sheet and continue to rub/transfer per the step above. Much like a rub-on.

Be smart and measure/mark your "receiving" surface in advance for precise placement.  I have to confess I eyeball it but that's pretty risky (you don't get a second chance) and is only a symptom of my impatience :)  Lay the sticky sheet and image on your surface (sticky side down) and use the applicator tool to gently rub and transfer, starting at the center.

Carefully and slowly peel back the transfer sheet at an angle.  If part of the image has not transferred, lay the transfer sheet back down and continue to gently rub with the applicator tool. 

Once the image has transfered, you can use your hand to smooth the image.

TIP:  Décor Elements adhere to:

• Smooth, nontextured drywall walls painted with matte or glossy paint
• Other smooth, nontextured surfaces, such as glass or metal
• Smooth or nontextured wallpaper
• Flat, smooth, finished wood surfaces such as paneling or doors
• Not recommended on textured or uneven surfaces, brick, oil-based surfaces

Every Wednesday, the Stampin' Pretty Pals reveal the Paper Artist Picks from the latest Pals Paper Arts Challenge.  Be sure to check out the three standouts of the week tomorrow morning at 5:00 CST. 

Are you playing the Pals Paper Arts Challenges?   Stay tuned for this week's Inspiration Challenge on Thursday at 5:00 a.m. CST.

Décor Elements:  Dry Goods (117412, Hostess Level 1)
Cool Tools:  Applicator Tool (114285)