I asked for and was given some files of split letters but they wouldn't open in MTC for some reason so I had to use my noggin and figure out how in the heck to get the letter to split. I got the K, in the regal font, up on my screen and then used the snipping tool to save the image. I then opened up Windows Paint and opened the image where I used the selection took to take out a chunk in the middle of the K. I saved the letter and then did a pixel trace in MTC and cleaned up the image and was able to split, join, break and all that good jazz until I got it how I wanted it. I know it seems like a lot of work and it probably was but now that I have it figured out I can likely do it a lot faster next time. Okay, there is no likely about it...I will be able to do it a lot faster!
I got a frame from the local bargain store for this project and looked for one that was a little elegant looking. I really wanted it to be matted as well and so I think I lucked out!
I will tell you that the first time I cut this I messed up. I read my ruler wrong and had it too tall and narrow, good thing I had plenty of vinyl! Oh and that is one reason I don't believe in buying vinyl in sheets...only rolls...always order rolls! After the first mess up I remeasured and got it right!I debated about putting the established in the middle of the letter with their names but then decided it looked better at the bottom.
The kids and I went to see my sister on Saturday and I took her this little gift and she absolutely loved it! Now I need to think of some other worthy couple's so I can make some more of these!
That is great. It really looks elegant.
ReplyDeleteThose split letters are really fun to work with.
You could also do baby ones. Instead of established, just put the birth date.
Okie, this is gorgeous. You could put a sample up in the drugstore and take custom orders for them. :-)
ReplyDeletevery nice. i've made 3 so far. messed up the first time i tried because of the intricate cuts. i changed my settings to what worked and love this. looks grand in that frame.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! What an amazing gift. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely fantastic! So elegant.
ReplyDeleteGood job as always Shirley!
ReplyDeleteTotally Brilliant! I love love love this Shirley. It looks stunning, and the frame/matting is perfect. BTW, I agree, the est. looks best on the bottom. GREAT JOB!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Carol
This is Beatiful Okie.
ReplyDeleteThese would make great gifts.
Think I will keep this in mind for gift for Christmas.
You must have the patience of Job. I don't know if I could have done that and it come out so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and I'm jealous. :) Happy Valentine's Day for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOh my just realized I misspelled "Jobe". Go figure. Just wanted to correct.
ReplyDeleteLOL I thought Job was spelled Job, I think I just confused myself.
DeleteI could let you know my husband and my name ! HA ha ! :) It is beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteAnna N.
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Love this project idea! You did a beautiful job!!! I agree with Sue about show casing a sample at the store. How is that going? Great I hope.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job on this project! I agree with Sue, you should showcase a sample at the store. How are things going there? I hope great.
ReplyDeleteLove this project idea! You did a beautiful job!!! I agree with Sue about show casing a sample at the store. How is that going? Great I hope.
ReplyDeleteVery nice ... hahahaha I would have never figured it out !!!!
ReplyDeleteTerrific job! I love the way it turned out and I like the "est." on the bottom too.
ReplyDeleteShirley, this is beautiful. Great job, I so want to do one for my son and DIL who were married last year.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it was allot of work. I'm gonna give it a try using your instructions.
Can I ask how you attached the vinyl? Doesn't look like it's on the glass so you attached it to a background before putting it into the frame, right? This would be a good way to go about doing it.
Love the frame and the matted look. TFS, Kathy
It actually wasn't that bad to make, the weeding is a bit tricky in some areas. I put the vinyl on a large piece of acetate that was between the glass and the shimmer paper I used for the background.
DeleteThis is beautiful! I have just recently started crafting with the vinyl. I know you have changed from using the Cricut but that is all I have. Can these split letters be made using the Design Studio?
ReplyDeleteJulie
I have no idea how the split letters could be made in Design Studio, it would take someone with more expertise than me to figure it out for sure!
DeleteBeautiful! I have done it with Design Studio. I used two rectangles of different sizes and welded so only the black lines were cut. Hope that makes sense.
DeleteBeautiful. I have done this in Design Studio. Although my letters were not as fancy. To create the split, I used two rectangles one long and skinnier that fit inside one that was the same length as the split lines. I hope that makes sense.
DeleteThanks for the info Heidi. I will try to play around with it this weekend. I haven't done to much with the design studio but Okie inspires me with her craftiness.
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Beautiful job, Okie. I know there are some youtube videos on the cameo and the split letters but I can't imagine doing it in Design Studio. I'm sure your sister was thrilled. I know I would be. hugs, eileen
ReplyDeleteWow Shirley this is beautiful!!! I have made one on the Gypsy but have yet to cut it out. It isn't "fancy" like yours, but still cute. So to answer annoymous if I can do it on the G you should be able to do it on DS.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Okie. Wanted to make sure you knew that a while back the MTC forum folks were doing a lot of these frames and they did group "clean-up" on the Regal Font and at least one more. Plus, youdon't need to take it into Paint to split, you can split in MTC easily. I believe there are some tutorials on that in the forum. I will see if I can find them and send you the links. Meflick
ReplyDeleteThat's just gorgeous Okie! I can't tell you how much I admire your talent. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for sharing vinyl projects!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! May have to try one myself using your directions. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJulie
I just love this. I would so love one for me and my hubby. It is just fabulous. Doing any commissions?
ReplyDeleteThis is NICE!!! What a Great gift idea. Love following your blog. You have some very creative ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love your blog and enjoy reading it every day:)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
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