Hi everyone, Michelle here from Lady of Leisure Ink. Today I have quite a simple project using some good old vinyl I just happened to have laying around (actually I have a whole drawer full of the stuff, but don't tell anyone.)
A little background to this project first. I am in the process of having my kitchen remodeled, I mean BIG TIME - wall coming down, new cabinets, etc. When it's all finished and my hardwood floors have been redone I want to 'encourage' everyone to remove their shoes before entering. I sometimes find it difficult to ask (and so does my husband), so I thought I'd make a fun sign to hang by the door for all to see.
First I took a plain canvas (this is 11" x 14") I got it from Hobby Lobby when it was on sale.
Then I took some acrylic paint (Plaid - Antique White) and gave it a couple of coats.
While it was drying I turned to my Silhouette Cameo, grabbed my brown vinyl and set about creating. The file I used is from the Silhouette online store - "The Mud Stops Here". I decided to add the line underneath "Please take off your shoes." - the font I used for this was 'Georgia'.
I used the cut setting which are pre-selected for vinyl on the Silhouette Designer software. The only change I made it that I upped the blade depth from 1 to 2 (I have been using this same blade since before Christmas.) Once the vinyl was cut I used contact paper as 'transfer tape'. Contact paper is quite sticky, so I rubbed it over my jeans a few times to take some of the tackiness off - I have heard that some people have also used Glad Press 'n' Seal for transfer tape. Here is a look at the finished project.
I'm hoping this works, now if only I could make a sign for the back door saying "Wipe and dry your feet" that the dog would take note of!
Thank you once again Pam for letting me come and play.
Michelle
What a great wall hanging that is so attractive. TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a great decor plus reminder :). TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I think this is a mst lift..... TFS.
ReplyDeletewhat an impressive post with the great idea. love to read. I would like to give a thumb up for this.
ReplyDeleteThis is fun and perfect for a mud room! You have come up with a clever (and stylish) solution!
ReplyDeleteGreat wall hanging!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job!! Love the idea. Thanks for the inspiration.
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