I've had this KitchenAid for about 10 years now {holy crap!}. I'm always so jealous of the adorable colors and patterns on newer versions of KitchenAids. So, I decided to make mine cute, too! It's easier than you think, and the costs are slim to none, especially if you're into DIY.
As with any makeover, you *have* to see the before and after:
My mixer isn't anything fancy, but I love it!
Start out by giving the mixer a good cleaning.
You probably should at least wipe it down every couple of years months anyway... unless you're a slacker like me who hasn't cleaned the thing for waaay too long!
Since I'm a sucker for chevron, I put together a chevron pattern on the computer and cut out the vinyl on the Silhouette. This is where it gets fun - create a design that fits your personality! You could even cut out the design with scissors and/or an Xacto knife if you don't have access to a Silhouette or vinyl cutter.
I used turquoise vinyl from My Vinyl Direct
I love how it looks! Can't wait to makeover more of my appliances and accessories!!
**Disclosure: I received the vinyl to review from My Vinyl Direct. All opinions are my own.**
That is awesome! I've always wanted to do something to my mixer...I just haven't committed yet! I'm thinking now that I have my cameo...I just may need to commit.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I also have a white KitchenAid (a hand-me-down from my mother in law) that's probably around the same age as yours. I love it, but also would like to have a jazzy colored model. There's no way I'm going to replace my current trusty mixer, so I'd love to follow your DIY!! It's great.
ReplyDeleteI love this - I keep saying Im going to give mine a makeover too but I have yet to do it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder to clean my KitchenAid! :) I LOVE the turquoise-such a happy color. I wonder, do you use the mixer more often if it's pretty or would I just want to keep looking at it on my counter??
ReplyDeleteSUPER CUTE LINDSAY. love love it! XO, jen
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to personalize a fairly generic kitchen appliance! Very cute.
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous! I love the colors and chevron!! Thanks for the idea girl!
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that's awesome! I saw this on the DIY Dreamer link up! would love it if you visited my blog
ReplyDeletemy KA isn't smooth though :( it's got a bumpy finish.
it seems like it will never die it too is over 10 years old
I've been trying to come up with a design for Rosie (my mixer). Our friend works for a company that does vinyl wrapping and I know he can put something together for me. You've got my gear turning again.
ReplyDeleteWow I love this! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! The coloured kitchenaids are fun, but I think white is classic and will always match your kitchen décor. I am in the market for a mixer, but am scared to commit to a colour! If I get white, then I can decorate it I choose and then change it up!
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Would you be willing to share your design? So cool...but I don't know how to make one myself!
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