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NikNak
Master September 2018

Cricut DIY - Thoughts?

NikNak, on November 6, 2017 at 10:43 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 18

So last week I started a DIY project that I've been eagerly planning. FH and I wanted a mirror welcome sign, so I thought I'd use my cricut and some vinyl to bring it to life.

Oh boy, was I unprepared for that nightmare. In addition to an achy back, reprinting several times (because glitter vinyl is the devil), changing the colors I initially planned to use to all silver glitter, and trying to move the words after I'd placed them because they were crooked, I'm finally about done and looking to hear what you fine people think?

I'm planning a line of some sort to separate our names from the quote below (the one I planned was just too thin and kept scraping off in the machine), and you can't see it at this angle, but jeez my name is crooked and it's driving me crazy... Sorry for the poor quality, I tried to have as plain a background to take this photo as possible.

So, what do you think?


18 Comments

Latest activity by NikNak, on November 7, 2017 at 11:05 AM
  • M
    Just Said Yes October 2019
    Michelle ·
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    It looks really good! Glitter is the devil of the craft world

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  • FME
    Master March 2018
    FME ·
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    It looks wonderful! I just created my unplugged wedding sign and was sooo close to throwing the whole thing out the fking window because getting the vinyl to stick with the smaller lettering was the worst. I know I'll go through the same feelings when I make the seating chart.

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    @Kate, I'm in Cricut Wedding Projects and Weddings with Your Cricut. Are there any that you suggest?

    Thanks so much @Michelle and Wendy C.! That vinyl is the worst! If I accidentally let the transfer tape drop to the mirror, it was over, reprint, nothing to be done about it...

    This was the original cricut mockup, I think that's why I wanted something there as a separation...


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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    @FME- I'm dreading that! I was planning another mirror for that and after all this, I know I won't be using glitter vinyl again, LoL! The regular vinyl was easier to work with...

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  • Brianne
    Dedicated October 2018
    Brianne ·
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    Looks incredible

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  • AJ
    Expert July 2018
    AJ ·
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    I think this looks fab as is.

    I finally ordered a Cricut last week.. can't wait for it to be delivered!

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    Thank you @Brianne and @AJ!

    @AJ, one thing I have to keep in mind, it's a learning process, I've prepared myself to spend a little to learn it, as no one gets vinyl right the first time, paper will split, rip, etc. and I will probably want to bash it with a hammer, LoL, it's very glitchy, but I do really love the outcome of the projects I've worked on! Smiley smile

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  • Amanda
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    Amanda ·
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    I really like it and would leave as is! Such a great job!

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    Thanks @Amanda!

    And thank you @Kori! Every cricut group I'm on has just about taken over my FB feed, LoL...

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  • TXBride
    Expert September 2017
    TXBride ·
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    Gorgeous! I like the embelishment below your name. Search cricut wedding and a lot should come up.

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
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    Thank you @TXBride!

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  • AJ
    Expert July 2018
    AJ ·
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    Thanks for the advice NikNak!

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  • Kinkerb
    Dedicated August 2018
    Kinkerb ·
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    I love it! It's beautiful

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    Thank you @Kintana!

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  • Debra
    Dedicated May 2018
    Debra ·
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    So I am totally going to blame you for my new obsession with buying a Cricut and making beautiful signs for our wedding Smiley winking In all seriousness, this is beautiful! Great work!

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    @Debra - Haha! It's so much fun, but I will be honest, there are moments I want to rip my hair out, LoL! It's all still a learning experience!

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    Savvy October 2018
    Omar ·
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    If I could give this a bunch of hearts I would. I love it!

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  • NikNak
    Master September 2018
    NikNak ·
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    Aw, thanks @Omar!

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