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!
18/05/2010 at 9:02 AM Permalink
It came out great! I love the “sloppiness” of it!
18/05/2010 at 1:26 PM Permalink
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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18/05/2010 at 2:23 PM Permalink
Fabulous! Totally Love it. I love handmade projects whether its crafts, food, and anything else!
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18/05/2010 at 2:33 PM Permalink
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.
18/05/2010 at 2:35 PM Permalink
Connie ~ Go for it!
18/05/2010 at 5:34 PM Permalink
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/
18/05/2010 at 6:02 PM Permalink
Amazing! It looks great and I like the paint too!
19/05/2010 at 6:52 AM Permalink
Very nice! I have been wanting to do some DIY gifts. I might have to try this out!
19/05/2010 at 10:50 AM Permalink
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!
19/05/2010 at 10:51 AM Permalink
I really love this!! Thank you for showing it to us. I want to make one too!
19/05/2010 at 6:21 PM Permalink
Beautiful! I could maybe be so crafty if I just had more time!
Melanie
http://www.jonathanandmelanie.blogspot.com
19/05/2010 at 7:37 PM Permalink
Love it! The sign looks really great!
19/05/2010 at 9:16 PM Permalink
What a great project – I just love the paint technique you used. Thanks for linking up to Be Inspired today!
Chelsea
20/05/2010 at 7:17 AM Permalink
This turned out great! You’ve inspired me to try something like this!
Sharon
20/05/2010 at 7:27 AM Permalink
Wow, that turned out beautiful! I love the finished look!
20/05/2010 at 2:11 PM Permalink
This looks great. I love the cream and black. Lovely.
20/05/2010 at 6:48 PM Permalink
Beautiful! I love the message
22/05/2010 at 3:31 AM Permalink
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,
22/05/2010 at 2:22 PM Permalink
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!