Accents by Ali

2008-10-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-30T12:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a few fun Halloween Ideas. I made these cute chunky pumpkins with the help of my crafty sister-in-law. Email me if you want the tutorial. amendenhall@hotmail.com

A little VINYL goes a long way....ACCENTS

A fun Christmas Craft....

2008-10-30T12:24:00.000-07:00

Every year in our church, we love to do a fun, cheap Christmas craft. We found these cute plates at our grocery store for $1 and we just added different VINYL sayings on them. We have had a huge turnout and I went to 3 stores to collect all the plates that they have! We're so excited to do this fun craft!

My First Craft Fair

2008-10-30T12:22:00.000-07:00

I've done a lot of open houses and vinyl parties, but this year I decided to do my first craft fair. Here's a few pictures from my booth. We had a great location at first until the bands that were playing next to us played hard rock for 5 hours straight. We couldn't even hear ourselves think.

My adorable friend Britteny helped me all day! She's the best. I have great friends who helped me set up, create, craft, cut, you name it Britteny & Cami were amazing! Thanks so much!

It's been a while...

2008-10-30T12:19:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I'm sorry for those of you who actually look at my blogs because I'm so slow in updating them. I've finally decided to post some of the fun things I've been working on these past few months. We've had a crazy past few months and so hold on tight for a lot of fun ideas.

It's all in the Square

2008-07-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July! Here's a few fun ideas that I worked on for a vinyl party I had last week.

I don't have anything girly since I have 2 boys, so here's the start of some cute girl ideas.

You can change out the name at the bottom or the words on the square for that matter.

Hallways or Family Pictures

2008-05-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

A mother holds her child's hand for a little while, but holds their hearts forever.

The key to having it all is knowing you already do.

Baseball Quotes

2008-05-11T20:22:00.000-07:00

Babe Ruth - Don't let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.

Take me out to the ballgame.

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A few religious ideas...

BBQ Street - Americana

2008-05-11T20:12:00.000-07:00

I just finished a few signs for a new restaurant here in town and this was a combination of ideas put together. The owner wanted something patriotic and the pledge, so here's how it all came together. It's about 3 1/2 long by 12 inches tall.

BBQ Street Restaurant

2008-05-11T20:10:00.000-07:00

The past few months I've been designing some signs for a local restaurant called Barbecue Street. It's located in Kennesaw,GA and their new store is in Cartersville, Ga. Here's a few of the signs that were made for his new restaurant in Cartersville, Ga. The food is great by the way and the Catfish is one of their specialities.

Happy Mother's Day Ideas

2008-04-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Here's another spin on the Live, Love, Laugh quote

Bloom where you are planted on brown with cream letters. You could also add flowers to the little vases if you wish.

Grandchildren - complete life's circle of love - I'm so grateful for grandparents!

Spring Ideas

2008-04-23T10:07:00.000-07:00

Here's a few fun ideas for Spring/Mother's Day. Below: Green tin can with bloom on it with flowers on each side.

This cute sign could be hung on a door or a wreath hanger.

Spring/Easter blocks - You can use this idea for 2 different holidays,which means you get to keep them out longer!

Kitchens

2008-04-13T16:53:00.000-07:00

My friend C sent these great pictures of some fun vinyl in her house. I love this Welcome with the iron key. She added the Welcome vinyl sign about a year after she put up the key and that was the first time her husband noticed the key was even on the way. It's amazing what a little VINYL ACCENT can do. :)

Let's EAT!

This is also one of my new favorite quotes. The secret to having it all, is knowing you already do. I just did this quote for someone and she changed to say the "Key" to having it all is know you already do. She put this up with family photos and a iron key at her house. Either way, is great and both quotes were surrounded by family photos.

Bathroom/Laundry Room

2008-04-13T16:49:00.000-07:00

I can't take credit for this idea, but I loved it so I posted it anyways. I saw this idea on a website and then recreated it for our bathroom door. I can have any initial and it gives our bathroom just the right ACCENT.

I made this sign years ago for my sister's laundry room, but I thought you could it in any color, font or size and add it to your laundry room. I've heard other great quotes for laundry rooms --"Drop your drawers here.", "Laundry 24 cents", "Normal around here is just a setting on the dryer."

I've always loved this idea. I've seen this in many peoples home and I just love the simplicity of it and the reminder to have FHE.

Accents By Ali

2008-04-10T15:32:00.000-07:00

Well after leaving my dream job at the PBR almost 2 years ago, I've really been missing the creative outlet that I used to have. Scrapbooking is only so fun, but I've been doing it for years. So, for Christmas this year, my adorable husband agreed to let me and help me start a VINYL lettering business. It's been a fun and busy ride and I wouldn't change it for the world.

It's only taken me a few months to get going on this, but life is busy when you start a new business and have 2 kids. I'm so excited to be launching this new site with some fun new ideas that you can do with vinyl lettering! I've been collecting ideas and working on projects and instead of waiting any longer, I'm just going to start posting. I'm not the best photographer, so bare with me, but hope you enjoy the journey. If you have any ideas or suggestions, send them my way. I love the creativity that comes with VINYL lettering.

A little bit about VINYL letters...
VINYL lettering is so versatile! You can use it on wood, mirrors, glass, cars, walls, and much more! You can say anything you want and add just the right ACCENT to your home, craft room, nursery, kitchen or any room for that matter. One of the best things I love about VINYL is that you can peel if off when you're done and it doesn't leave a mark.

A few of my favorite things to do with VINYL...

I love to change the greeting on my front door to say, Welcome, O Holy Night, Happy Holidays, etc. to welcome all the my friends and family to our home.

It makes great gifts for baby showers, weddings, Mother/Father's Day, Christmas, etc. You can personalize anything you want. I love to give wedding presents with their last name and then the year they were established.

Lastly, I love that you can design anything you want and make it fit your home. VINYL doesn't have to just have to be written in black or white and that there is a color or quote out there that goes with any lifestyle.

Hope you enjoy and feel free to send me your questions or ideas and I'll continue to post new pictures and ideas.

Ali

Inspirational

2008-04-10T12:08:00.000-07:00

1. This was the theme for a Women's Conference. I have this someplace that I can always see it. Its such a bold statement.

2. Each day let each of us try to be a little bit better.

4. This last quote came from a friend who was doing a lesson for youth.

2008-04-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

1. This is a great quote to have as you enter someone's house. Christ - is the center of our home. It can be done in any colors to to match your house.

2. Enjoy the Journey - I have this on my entry way table. I change this table out often due to holidays, etc, but it is always a great reminder.

3. Home is where your story begins.

Family Room Ideas

2008-04-10T11:59:00.000-07:00

1. You can do this with any name. What a great quote - "Be true to who you are and the family name you bear." - Gordon B. Hinckley. He truly was a man who was the perfect example of "Being true to who you are."

2. This isn't the best picture, but you get the idea. I'm so grateful for my family and for them believing in me and for all of their creative minds!

3. In my friends' B's house, she loves initals too as you can can see. I just love her bookshelf!

4. If you look closely, this clock has a last name on it and the year they were married. You can make these clocks for like $70 or you can buy a clock at any store and add your last name to it and the year you were married. It's hanging over the mantel at my friends' house.

Wedding/Anniversary Ideas

2008-04-10T11:52:00.000-07:00

1. Ok, so bare with me on this photo. I didn't realize how bad it was when I took it, but I already gave this away and I wanted to post it anyways. The quote says - "Grow old with me the best is yet to be."

2. My sister/brother-in-laws got married a few years ago and got this beautiful frame for their wedding. I was so jealous that last year for Christmas my cute mother -in-law had one made for me. I have this hanging over my entryway door. I like it because it's on glass and you can see the wall color behind it.

3. If you haven't notice, I practice a lot of ideas with our last name initial. This way, it never goes to waste and I think we have a fun inital to play around with. Here's a little 3 x 3 tile that is fun to have a shelf.

4. Here's what the above picture looks like without the circle around it. Either way is fun.

2008-04-10T11:47:00.000-07:00

1. This frame could say anything that you want on it. I had this up in my family room for a while and now I have it in my son's room. I just love watching the 2 of them together - it makes my heart smile.

2. When my mother-in-law came to visit this past month, she said that every little boy should have this up in their room. I would agree.

3. The intial with the name over it has been a huge hit too. I've seen it on kids doors, in their rooms and bathrooms. It also makes for great baby gifts.

2008-04-10T11:42:00.000-07:00

1. I love this saying - "I am a child of God." In these pictures, I've used it 2 different times. I have it hanging over my child's door at the moment, but you can have it anywhere. It's a great little something for a baby gift.

2. Babies touch our hearts from the minute we find out that we hear that tiny heartbeat! They are such a joy in our lives and a blessing. I love this quote - It's the little moments that make life big." Life is made up of lots of little moments, we just need to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Ideas for Kids Rooms

2008-04-10T11:37:00.000-07:00

1. I've done this craft a lot for weddings and christmas gifts. It's so easy and you can do any initial or name on it.
2. I saw this idea in PotteryBarn and just loved it. So, I recreated it and you can do whatever colors or shapes to match your style and your nursery.

3. My sister has her kids names up in her house and I've always loved it. This is on our son's door.

4. My sister L has a lot of great ideas for her kids room. I used this Dr. Seuss quote that she had on her kids wall and used it on a magnet board. It's one of my husbands new favorite quotes. - "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. - Dr. Seuss".

Ideas for your Kitchen

2008-04-10T11:30:00.000-07:00

Here's a few ideas for your kitchen...
1. The "Gathering Place" is perfect for the kitchen! This is where all the action is all the time at our house.
2. In my friend's kitchen, she has these cute letters.
You can easily choose 3 different fonts and recreate this idea.

3. This is what I have up in my kitchen. It says "ABUNDANCE - below it is says, -to love abundantly is to live abundantly."

4. With just a little bit of space, a small quote can make all the difference!