I mentioned in my last post that I would have a tutorial post for you soon. Well "soon" meant not even 24 hours later. That's a surprise, huh? I know I missed last Tuesday's tutorial post but I'm back with a bang. Well, sort of, not really. I want to show you how to make the acrylic tumblers that I personalized for all my girls at my bachelorette party.
These were a perfect way for all of us to know where our cup was at all times. And, since they aren't glass, we were able to use them at the pool and the beach. Even more perfect, they didn't get sand in them. I got the inspiration from some I saw on Etsy and my original plan was to make them as part of my bridemaids' gifts. So, I started searching for cheap, clear acrylic tumblers and found that I could buy 6 somewhere else for the same price as 12 on Amazon. So, since I might as well get my money's worth, I bought the ones off of Amazon and decided to use them for the bachelorette party instead since there were more girls going than are in my actual bridal party.
Here's what else I used:
9 Clear Acrylic Tumblers
Black Vinyl
Teal Vinyl
Silver Vinyl
White Vinyl
1" Circle Hole Punch
A roll of ribbon
Cricut, Font Cartridge, and Sweethearts Cartridge
*All of the vinyl was purchased at a local sign shop. It's so much cheaper than buying Cricut brand vinyl.
First, I washed the cups with soap and water. Then, I cut each of their names on the black vinyl using my Cricut and the font I so desired. Next, it was a matter of placing the letters of their names in the correct position. I really need to learn how to use transfer paper with the vinyl. I'm sure it would make my life much easier. After I had the letters down, I punched out a bunch of 1" circles using my hole punch. I used all four colors for the dots and filled them in around the rest of the cup. Then, I used my ribbon and tied a bow around each of the straws.
For my cup, I cut a 3" engagement ring using my Sweethearts cartridge and placed it on before putting my name on. (I know, I'm a huge nerd.) Seeeee.
Ta-da! There you have it, the finished product. That's all I have for today dear friends. Have a wonderful week!
These were a perfect way for all of us to know where our cup was at all times. And, since they aren't glass, we were able to use them at the pool and the beach. Even more perfect, they didn't get sand in them. I got the inspiration from some I saw on Etsy and my original plan was to make them as part of my bridemaids' gifts. So, I started searching for cheap, clear acrylic tumblers and found that I could buy 6 somewhere else for the same price as 12 on Amazon. So, since I might as well get my money's worth, I bought the ones off of Amazon and decided to use them for the bachelorette party instead since there were more girls going than are in my actual bridal party.
Here's what else I used:
9 Clear Acrylic Tumblers
Black Vinyl
Teal Vinyl
Silver Vinyl
White Vinyl
1" Circle Hole Punch
A roll of ribbon
Cricut, Font Cartridge, and Sweethearts Cartridge
*All of the vinyl was purchased at a local sign shop. It's so much cheaper than buying Cricut brand vinyl.
First, I washed the cups with soap and water. Then, I cut each of their names on the black vinyl using my Cricut and the font I so desired. Next, it was a matter of placing the letters of their names in the correct position. I really need to learn how to use transfer paper with the vinyl. I'm sure it would make my life much easier. After I had the letters down, I punched out a bunch of 1" circles using my hole punch. I used all four colors for the dots and filled them in around the rest of the cup. Then, I used my ribbon and tied a bow around each of the straws.
For my cup, I cut a 3" engagement ring using my Sweethearts cartridge and placed it on before putting my name on. (I know, I'm a huge nerd.) Seeeee.
Ta-da! There you have it, the finished product. That's all I have for today dear friends. Have a wonderful week!
Nicely done. I saw your post on Coastal Charm. :) Just FYI --- I have had a lot of really good luck with using Glad Press'n Seal paper as transfer paper. It is much cheaper than "real" transfer paper, and it works like a charm. Anyway, these cups are super cute gift ideas! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comment and awesome suggestion! I will absolutely try that since I already have some on hand!
DeleteWhat did you use to adhere the vinyl letters to the cup?
DeleteI actually just did each letter separately and put them on with my hands! Talk about doing it the hard way!
DeleteThese look great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteLove your blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy! :)
DeleteWhat a great idea! These would make great birthday gifts. BTW, I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThey would absolutely make perfect gifts :) And thank you so much!
DeleteLove this idea! Made a few of these for the mom's on my son's Allstar baseball team but the wording ended up curling in a downward U... yours look amazing! I'd love to have you stop by tomorrow and link up to my party... tip toe thru tuesdays! I'm your newest follower Too!
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Thanks Kimberly! Following you back! Sad to hear your wording messed up. I will definitely stop by tomorrow! Thanks for the invite :) Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! I love how they turned out. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And thank you for hosting :)
DeleteSuper cute!! You did a great job! I don't know how to use the transfer paper either. LOL
ReplyDeleteThank you! And I'm so glad I'm not the only one! ;)
DeleteI'm wondering how the vinyl held up to washings?
ReplyDeleteHey Dani! The vinyl has held up pretty well. I have only hand-washed it though. But, so far so good! I've read that as long as you use outdoor purpose vinyl, then you shouldn't have any problems!
DeleteDo you have some more unique collection for Send gifts to Pakistan to my friends? Your collection is nice. but, I want some other collection.
ReplyDeleteWhat circuit cartdrige did you se for the names?
ReplyDeleteI actually did not use a Cricut font. I have a font cutting program that uses any TrueType font but it only works on the Cricut Personal. This font is called Lobster 2.
DeleteHow did you make the vinyl stick to the cup? What type of adhesive did you use?
ReplyDeleteThe vinyl is actually like a sticker so no adhesive was needed!
DeleteWhat brand vinyl?
ReplyDeleteVanessa, I used vinyl from a local sign shop! Also, the letters are outside of the cup, not inside! Hope that helps.
DeleteAnd also are the letters inside the cu p?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the tumblers? Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteHow many sheets of vinyl did you use and what would you say your price per cup was. Not trying to be to nosy but I am looking to start a small at home business and these cups are so popular now. My very type A hubby needs a cost analysis on an excel spreadsheet;) before we purchase anything.
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