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
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April 19, 2012
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7 comments :
What a great wall hanging that is so attractive. TFS
What a great decor plus reminder :). TFS
Great idea! I think this is a mst lift..... TFS.
what an impressive post with the great idea. love to read. I would like to give a thumb up for this.
This is fun and perfect for a mud room! You have come up with a clever (and stylish) solution!
Great wall hanging!!
Great Job!! Love the idea. Thanks for the inspiration.
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