Have you been wondering how to Slice in Design Space? The "Slice" tool is one of the best ways to cut one image out of another image inside the Design Space software. There are so many ways to use this tool! Today, I thought I would share one of my favorite ways to use Slice on decals. 

For this example, I'll show you how to take a monogram and play around with it for making your own personalized jewelry boxes. If you want to see the assembly steps, I'll link another post that shows you how to apply the decals. 

If you're a visual/auditory learner, feel free to check out the video below! 

     When I found this bicycle rim, I knew it would be perfect to brighten up the entrance to our home!  If you happen to run across any bike rims, this is an easy way to create a door wreath or art on a budget!  Have you made a bicycle rim wreath before? If so, I'd love to see what you've made!

Here's what you'll need to get started:

• a bicycle rim
• spray paint in the color of your choice
• a 99 cent or Dollar Store metal flower (often sold in the garden section)
• about 10-12 stems of Dollar Tree or 99 Cent Only Store flowers (I used a variety of styles, including lavender and roses mixed with wildflowers.)
• hot glue gun and glue sticks

 

1. Prep your bicycle rim by cleaning it completely, then spray paint in light coats. Allow dry time if you need multiple coats.
2. Shorten flower stems to a few inches below the base of each flower.
3. Working from one direction, start by arranging wildflowers with  extra length out away from the edge. This will make the design more interesting, and it makes it have an easy stopping point.  
4. Arrange larger flowers evenly across the length of the bottom, making sure to distribute the different colors as evenly as possible. 
5. Use the wildflowers to fill in the gaps between the larger flowers. The design will look more organic if you direct them outward in both directions. The key is to make it appear seamless. 
6. You can also add fun embellishments like a bow, a bee, or a ladybug! Dollar Tree often has cute items to add on a budget in the garden section!
7. Once complete, you can hang the metal flower in the center of the bicycle rim, using the hole in the spoke or a door hanger. 

   This is a great DIY project to tackle, even if you're new to using a vinyl cutting machine, such as a Cricut! I recommend trying out Cricut's Textured Metallic Vinyl to add more texture and interest to your DIY!  It comes in really beautiful metallic tones that shimmer in light.
Our friends loved it so much that they kept the bottle!

Here's what you will need:
A Cricut or other vinyl cutting machine
A bottle of wine/champagne
Cricut's Textured Metallic Vinyl  
Cricut's Standard Transfer Tape

Take the initials and place them directly front and center on the bottle. Apply using transfer tape, being careful to smooth them from the center towards the edges. Place the individual leaves around the bottle, making sure to highlight the center portion by keeping space around them. It's a great beginner-friendly DIY!

Click the link below to go straight to my project inside Design Space that is sized to fit a wine bottle!