I have always been intrigued with vinyl cutters and all the beautiful projects they have the potential to create. Guess what I received for Christmas? Yep, my very own Cricut machine. And this framed vinyl glass project is my very first project! I was inspired by these pillows and love how my glass version turned out. What do you think? I didn’t take step-by-step pictures because I am a lefty -which doesn’t lend itself very well to taking pictures with spray paint and glue in the other hand. But, I will tell you how to create a similar project.
1. Find a frame (mine is @10×13 in.) that needs a fresh new look and set the glass aside in a safe place. Paint it. I used Krylon brand, color Jade. I painted the back and inside grooves with several coats and when the last coat was dry, flipped to the front and gave it several coats.
2. When the frame was completely dry, I used Cricut Studio Design software to create my nest definition design and cut it using black vinyl. Use your preferred cutting method.
3. Clean glass and apply vinyl carefully centering it as desired.
4. Carefully glue glass into frame. Let me introduce you to my new best friend, E6000. I applied it inside the frame’s groove and carefully placed the glass inside. Make sure the glass is oriented correct before you place it on the glue. It would be terrible to glue it backwards! Very gently press edges to seal. Let sit until dry.
*Note – This glue is amazing. I had never used it before and was scared to death it would run and ruin everything. It did run in a couple of places, but it rubbed right off after it dried. WHEW!
5. Find a home for your beautiful project. Which leads us to this wreath, which I intended to hang in my bathroom,
And these memory jars, including shells we collected on the beaches of Seattle, driftwood from the lake by our cabin, and other nature things from our adventures last summer,
and, finally my new mantle decor!
I haven’t been happy with my mantle since we moved in – until now anyways. I LOVE it! I am tickled to have found the perfect way to welcome spring! It is my new happy place! Now, if only the rest of my house looked this good!
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this whole display is super gorgeous! thanks so much for linking up to handmade tuesdays @ http://www.ladybug-blessings.com
I could have sworn I commented on this… I’m losing my mind! 🙂 The displayed is amazing. I love it.
I love how that turned out. I might have to give that a try. I’ve been wanting to try a “floating frame” where you glue it in like that.
I’ve used E-6000 for a couple of years now and it’s by far by fave glue for projects that need a sturdy glue!
Thanks, ladies for your wonderful comments! I really love how everything turned out and am so glad you like it too!
Coley, go for it – it’s not very difficult and I am with you on the glue!
Very cute project! And thanks for the tutorial.
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Have a great weekend.
Pam
Thanks so much for stopping by, I love your mantle. It’s perfect for spring. I am really jealous of your cricut. I want a Silhouette like nobody’s business. ha.
Way Cute!!! Love it!
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Very cute!!! Your mantel looks great. I like how you have the special family pieces.
I love your definition of ‘nest’…I don’t have a Cricut {yet} but I think I could whip something up with some stickers…thanks for the inspiration!
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Theresa
Very nice! I love the nest definition! The wreath is adorable too:) Have a great weekend.
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That looks great! I haven’t like my mantle since we moved in either. I hope to figure mine out soon!
What a gorgeous vignette! I love the butterflies, and the sign is so pretty. I have some E3000 that I used for a project once, but I couldn’t figure out how to recap it, so I think I had to toss it. :s
Thank you so much for joining my “Crafty Cutter” party! (and for linking back!! I really appreciate that!) Have fun finding some crafty inspiration, and I hope you’ll visit Serenity Now again soon. 🙂
Love your sign, and really love it on the mantle – the entire mantle decor is beautiful!
Looks outstanding…LOVE your NEST sign!!!!
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Linda
Great job! It looks beautiful:)
I just love that Nest sign! It so sweet! Great job!
This whole thing is great, i really love the sign and the butterfly wreath the most, but the composition of all of the elements makes it look great on the mantle, good job 🙂
Indeed a great work done!!
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