Hey there! I am soooo excited to be the proud owner of the new Silhouette Cameo! This thing is AWESOME ~ check out the first project I made with it!
See that wall art hanging over my couch? That’s it:) Here’s how I made it for $25 with my new Cameo!
I alternated 1×6’s with 1×4’s (mine were cut down to 40″).
To hold them in place, I wood-glued and nailed 3 1×3’s to the backside of the boards. I followed up with one coat of Minwax Dark Walnut stain.
Now for the Cameo to do its magic (oooooo…ahhhhhhh)!!
The Cameo will cut through fabric, vinyl, cardstock, paper and more, up to 12 inches and 10 feet! That’s right 10 FEET:) I chose contact paper for this project because I just wanted a stencil. I then chose a script font from my computer and began cutting:)
I dry brushed over the stencil with a cream-colored acrylic paint and my job was done!
Well…. after attaching this heavy-duty picture hanging kit on the back. This isn’t super heavy but better safe than sorry;) Now, mission complete!
This might be my favorite piece I have made for my house:))) Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Ashley
I just wanted you to know I made this today and I am in love! Thanks so much for sharing! I am a new follower.
This is just gorgeous, ladies! I hope you’ve had a great weekend!
Pretty darn cute! It looks really great with your other decor too.
Warmly, Michelle
This is awesome! I don’t have a cameo, but maybe if I kept the design simple enough, I too could have a cool sign hanging in my home! t.xoxoox
Amazing, love it!
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Beautiful. It goes perfect with your coffee table. I’m a new follower. Hope to see you at DIY Home Sweet Home.
P.S. I have a link party every Monday and would love for you to link up all your projects.
Jamie
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com
I LOVE this! I would love if you would share this at the Crazy Cute link party happening at Between U & Me right now! I’ve got a totally awesome giveaway this week, too!
OOH! AND, I’m your newest follower! 😉
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Gorgeous! I’ve been telling my husband I need old wood pallets so I can make something like this. I’m definitely pinning this idea (Pinterest!) so I can do it in the future! Thanks for the inspiration!
www.everydaywiththejays.com
Visiting from TT&J. I love this project and cant wait to give it a try. Thanks for the instructions.
I am in love with this. The cameo is really awesome! I love how together your living room is. So pretty:>
I’d love for you to link this up to my linky party.
www.blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com
Great project. Thinking of buying a Cameo (currently have a Cricut). Saw you on TT&J and love your blog. About to become your newest followers. Check us out if you get a chance.
Wow – creative idea!
oh my gosh, this is gorgeous! i’m stopping by from tatertots and jello and would love for you to stop by my blog and checkout the huge giveaway going on. http://thelovelypoppy.blogspot.com/2011/10/blog-follower-giveaway.html xoxo nicole
I love this. Turned out awesome. That is an awesome machine. I don’t have any vinyl cutting machines.
Ruth
Love the way it turned out… Really cool idea for DIY art…
Jeanna