A little while ago on U Create I was introduced to a fun project from the I Show Off Blog. She had a great (and great priced) pre-cut vinyl cling that I knew my Mom would love. I took her demo adapted it just a little and used a few new techniques that I’ve seen around to make a birthday gift for her. Now that her birthday is over I can show you all!
This is the vinyl cling that I bought from I Show Off Check it out (and many others here.)
I started by dripping some wax in random places on the wood plaque (8×10) to create voids in the paint. I would highly suggest using a white candle but I didn’t have on in my closet so blue it was.
Then I painted the flat part cream and the edges black, I didn’t worry about perfection in fact I wanted the edges a little “sloppy” I also dry brushed some black stripes to give it some depth.
Then I scraped off the wax and added a little shading since there was a little blue cast on the wood from the candle wax.
Then I lined up the vinyl and rubbed it on, easy peasy.
There you have it all done and pretty. In fact my mom liked it so much I’m making another one for her to give to someone else!
It came out great! I love the “sloppiness” of it!
Oh what a fantastic DIY project. You are one clever and creative gal.
I finally finished a project I have been working on for 23 years.
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Fabulous! Totally Love it. I love handmade projects whether its crafts, food, and anything else!
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I love how that turned out. I do a lot of vinyl lettering for bazaars and craft shows. I might just have to make my own version of your project, if you wouldn’t mind. Good job.
Connie ~ Go for it!
This is a WONDERFUL idea!! I think I now know what I will be making for Christmas gifts!! I love the paint effect too. Thanks for sharing!
Alison
http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/
Amazing! It looks great and I like the paint too!
Very nice! I have been wanting to do some DIY gifts. I might have to try this out!
How cute! My mom has a vinyl business and I think I am going to have to make me one of these! It turned out fabulous! Thanks for linking it to Hoo’s got talent!
I really love this!! Thank you for showing it to us. I want to make one too!
Beautiful! I could maybe be so crafty if I just had more time! 😉
Melanie
http://www.jonathanandmelanie.blogspot.com
Love it! The sign looks really great!
What a great project – I just love the paint technique you used. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today!
Chelsea
This turned out great! You’ve inspired me to try something like this!
Sharon
Wow, that turned out beautiful! I love the finished look!
This looks great. I love the cream and black. Lovely.
Beautiful! I love the message 🙂
OH WOW! That turned out absolutely beautiful!!
I love to see how people use my little vinyl creations.
Great project!!
Thanks for plugging i.show.off, 😉
How cute! My mom has a vinyl business and I think I am going to have to make me one of these! It turned out fabulous! Thanks for linking it to Hoo’s got talent!