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
Hi! Thanks for sharing this idea 🙂 I have made my own Love sign out of wood. I have featured you in my blog.
http://creativecreations-tals.blogspot.com/2012/04/all-you-need-is-love.html
LOVE it!! I also love the color of your walls. What color/brand is it??
Just curious…do you use the cutting mat with your contact paper? I have been but it’s kind of a PIA. Just wondering! Thanks!
Hi S2C! This is definitely a project I’m completing this year for our living room. I just love it. And it’s such an inexpensive way to get something large on the wall. We have vaulted ceilings and I’m really having trouble coming up with ideas for all the wall space. I’m not sure what word I’d like on my version yet… any other ideas besides Love? I’ll send a link as soon as it’s complete. I shared your great idea on our blog (hope you don’t mind)… We’re new to the blog world. Thanks so much for posting! – Friends at http://Ten51Design.blogspot.com/
This is beautiful! I plan on creating one to hang in my living room. Such a great idea! Thank you for sharing.
PS. Absolutely love your blog.
Love ti! Amazing the things we can do with a little reclaimed wood. Love the color, and the message 😉
Love it! It works so well with your leather couch. Thanks for sharing and that Cameo looks like a great tool.
Looks great! Now, completely off topic….I WANT YOUR COUCH! we have been looking all over for couches and as soon as I saw yours I now have a picture to help me track down what I want! If you know by chance the brand or how old it is, maybe where you got it, anything it would be so helpful! perhaps you could lift up a seat cushion and it would tell you everything on a tag! I would much appreciate it!
They have a couch exactly like this at Ashley Furniture. My in-laws have it! Not sure if it’s the same but it sure looks like it. The series name is Walcot Durablend. http://www.ashleyfurniture.com/Showroom/Showroom.aspx?PageId=Showroom&CategoryID=7&ItemNo=2130055&SetDomTab=1&SeriesNo=21300&CollectionId=&style=&PageNumber=1&IsClicked=1&CatPageNumber=9
I absolutely love this! AND the overall look of this room! I’ve been searching for an Idea for over a year now & I finally found THEE ONE! Thanks for the great idea! ~Shen
I would love to have this! Love your blog–thank you so much!
This looks amazing and I want to do this for my house ASAP! Question, what kind of wood did you use? Any particular type? Thanks!!!
This is so simple looking but really beautiful.
I LOVE the look of this. Exactly what kind of wood(s) did you use and where did you buy it? Thanks!
Love this!!! I also love your wall color!!
Would you mind sharing the name and brand of paint??
This is he color I have been hoping to get on my walls for a long time but keep striking out!!
Thanks
Oh my goodness, that looks amazing!! How clever, I love reclaimed wood projects. Thank you so much for sharing!