Think vinyl is expensive?

Today is my day at She's a Sassy Lady, so be sure to swing by and check out my post, even though I'm going to be sharing directions here as well!

I had never taken the time or resources, for that matter :) to try out any sort of vinyl projects, but finally decided I wanted to! I wasn't doing anything special, so I reached for the affordable alternative - the contact paper in the pantry - and gave it a go. I'm sure I am not the first person to try this method, but boy, does it ever work!

You've seen my 2nd addiction first hand - CUPCAKES & COOKIES!!!! In ordern to haul them to work on a weekly basis, I found these wonderful carriers in different colors - they are great for cupcakes if you use the tray, and for cookies and such without it. I use it A LOT,and so decided it needed a little something. Here's how it turned out....

I really do wish contact paper came in different colors,

because it really is cheap and easy to find...

I know this may be a give, but just in case...
set it on your mat paper-side-down

Set your blade depth to 3, and your pressure to 2

(any highter, and it'll cut through the paper)

...and voilà!!
It cut perfectly, without cutting the paper backing! It's easy to remove, and adhere! Now I have to make the orange one just as pretty! :)