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We are excited to launch our new business spotlight series in our blog.For our first spotlight, we are going to be featuring Coned Pizza! Coned Pizza Info Meridian: 2976 E Overland Rd #110, Meridian, ID 83646 Boise: 103 N 10th St Boise, ID 83702 Website: http://www.conedpizza.com Description: Pizza in a cone? Absolutely! They offer a unique way to eat pizza and it is a must try! They also offer salads, sides, and dessert cones! Coned Pizza started out as a food truck and a few years ago opened their first physical location in Meridian. In 2020, we helped them update their menu board....

This is the first post in our business series! We are excited to be able to share with you some business specific resources. Please let us know if there are any topics you are interested in learning more about by commenting below or letting us know on social media! Our first topic is titled: Creating a successful business in a competitive industry. This advice applies to any business in a competitive industry, but since our specific industry is vinyl crafting, some tips may have examples that are specific to this industry. Here are some things to keep in mind when...

Supplies Needed: Adhesive Vinyl or Stencil Film (631 or Stencil Film works best, any color)Brush (any kind will work but I normally use a sponge brush)Glass Surface to Etch (Note some Pyrex brand glass will not etch)Glass Etching CreamWeeding ToolTransfer TapeSqueegee Masking TapeRubbing Alcohol Steps: 1. Gather all your supplies. 2. Get your design ready to cut in your cutting software.NOTE: Mirror your design if you are etching the opposite side of the glass like on a 13x19 dish or a cutting board. 3. Cut your design leaving lots of space around the design. This will be the area that...

Learn how to decorate apparel with two step foil including using 3 different effects to create one of a kind looks!

Hey guys! I saw this idea and wanted to try it! I love how it turned out so I wanted to make a tutorial showing the process! Here's what you need: Hat (or other blank) - See our selection hereSublimation transfer - Order hereBurlap Piece (needs to be 100% polyester) - Order hereHeat Transfer Adhesive - Order hereScissorsHeat PressButcher PaperWeeding Tool Prep: 1. Cut the heat transfer adhesive into the same size and shape as your sublimation transfer. It should be one single piece of vinyl. In my example, I cut it into an exact square.2. Cut the burlap piece to be slightly larger...