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DIY Picture Frame with Vinyl

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Happy New Year and thanks for joining in on the Ringing in the New Year Blog Hop!
The idea behind this Hop is to bring 9 talented ladies together so they can show off inspiring projects they’ve made by using a “NEW” craft item.

Have ya heard of that “other” die cutting machine that starts with a S and does like a million things?  Yep- I jumped on the Silhouette Cameo bandwagon and I can honestly now say that my hubby DOES listen to me sometimes ’cause he purchased this amazing “NEW” gem for me.  (It was in my Amazon wishlist..heehee)

I still heart my Cricut machines, we’ve spent many hours and years together.  I feel like I’m having a die cutting machine affair though.  My Expressions seems to know it too ’cause it’s beginning to act a little finicky lately.

So today, I get to share with you my FIRST ever Cameo project…Tah Dah!
Picture Frame with Vinyl Lettering made with Silhouette

DIY Picture Frame with Vinyl

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What kind of Christmas present do you send to your parents that don’t want anything?  A picture of there adorable grandkids made by there crafty daughter, that’s what.

I purchased a unfinished wood frame , stained it, distressed it with a sander and then adhered some whimsical vinyl cuts to it.  Just in case your wondering, only two of those kiddos are mine.  The other two cuties are my sister boys.

I’ll admit though, this vinyl project took me a little a longer to complete than it would if I used my old friend Cricut.  Mr. Cameo and I are still in that “awkward” relationship building stage.

 

Picture Frame with Vinyl made with Silhouette
I found my stick tree images from the Silhouette online store while I was searching out my original idea of using stick people images.  OMG’s there are sooo many stick figures to choose from!  Maybe I’ll cut out the whole fam now in vinyl and stick it on the back of my van…lol.
Star Vinyl Cut Out

I purchased the LD Carefree font and the smiling sun from the Silhouette store too.  The sun was a little tricky to transfer on the frame since the sunbeams are so small but boy, did Cameo cut it out like butter!

 

Stick Figure Tree

So there it is, my first Cameo creation a Picture Frame with Vinyl –Yay!!   I’m really excited to develop a deeper relationship with Mr. Cameo too.   Ahhh..pitter patter…

I want to give a BIG thanks out to Jill for organizing this New Year’s Blog Hop and for making me go first….yikes!
 Now head over to  Shelly at My Paper Love to see what “NEW” crafty item she used.
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Paper Issues– Right Here, Right Now
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Comments

  1. Hi Holly. Happy New Year! I just got a Cameo too, and have had to put it on the other end of my computer bench to my Cricut machines (E and Imagine), just so they don’t get jealous 😉
    Lisa

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  2. What a gorgeous frame, Holly!! You did a fabulous job on your first Cameo project!! The vinyl looks so awesome!! And the picture is adorable!! I’ve held out so far on getting a Cameo, but my will weakens every time I see an amazing project like this!! So happy to be hopping with you!! Happy 2013 🙂

    Lisa
    A Mermaid’s Crafts

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  3. You’re going to love your Cameo…I got one a year ago for Christmas and I love what it can do. It still plays well with my Cricut, but it’s so nice to have the new machine! Love your frame, it’s super cute!

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  6. Love the frame……and Happy New Year 2013! I am still sitting on the fence as far as switching to the Cameo. I know I would do it in a minute if I didn’t have sooooooo much moolah invested in my Cricut! Thanks for the chance to win and I am a new FB fan!

    mb6464@hotmail.com
    marciasmemories.blogspot.com

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  7. Very pretty frame,great gift,ever grandmother would love a gift like that,Beautiful family,wishing you a blessed 2013,I am a new follower,scrappinggg.blogspot.com/

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  8. Congrats on your new toy!!! You will LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Such a sweet first project with it as well…..LOVE the adorable cuts you used!!
    TFS and happy new year!
    jessica~ new follower and fb liker 🙂
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  10. You said to leave my email and I forgot, but I love this frame and glad you like your Cameo…I like you am still in the learning/getting to know you phase.

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  11. Cute project. Love to see newbies for the cameo– I’m headed that direction, so interesting to see the learning curve. Looking forward to seeing some of your next creations. Happy new year!

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  12. You are in the “awkward stage” with your Cameo! That made me fall on the floor laughing. I thought about adding the fam to my van too:-) Your project turned out super cute and I am thrilled to be kicking off this year sharing some creativity with some amazing ladies!

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  16. SUPER cute Holly! I bet your parents LOVED this frame!That picture is cute too! Thanks for starting off the hop! You did a WONDERFUL job! You are welcome for organizing! My pleasure! Happy Happy New Year my bloggie bestie! Smiles, Jill

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  17. Oh how adorable Holly! What a great gift for grandparents, they do love photos! The kids are just so super CUTE!
    Happy New Year my friend!
    Shelly

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  21. Nice frame, and good looking photo. Everyone that has a Silhouette seems to agree that they “cut like butter.” That would be an improvement over Cricut, but I’m definitely still in a relationship with my Expression. TFS!

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  23. Your frame is adorable Holly, it’s amazing what that cameo can cut, isn’t it?? You’re going to LOVE it!!! I think my Cricuts are still my first love, but my Cameo is right up there….I felt the same way, like I was cheating on my Cricuts, as well!!! Enjoy your new resource!!! Happy New Year!!!

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  25. That frame is adorable!!! I’ve been on the fence on the S, but haven’t made the plunge. Have 2 E’s and tons of cartridges…you’re tipping the scales!! lol Happy New Year!

    Laurie
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  26. I LOVE your frame- it looks like you could have bought it that way! As for the vinyl, I used to really have trouble with it until I successfully used transfer paper. I don’t know how that would work on the wood but it is worth a try. Makes life a whole lot better 😉

    Love being in the hop with you. You’ve got a new follower.

    Kelsie Ann
    cutcraftcreate.blogspot.com

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  29. what a cute idea. what you gave up the cricut? ok, I have had mine for years and it’s still a virgin. did I mention I am space challenged. really I make more cards than pages. just when I learn what to do something comes up and I have to put it away. keep us posted on your cameo adventures!

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