4.12.2011

Vinyl Decals on Glass in Frames, Photo Wall


Before I left for Creative Estates this last week, I decided to put some finishing touches on a few small frames that we are using in our family room photo wall collage.
I know it's taking FOREVER to reveal, but I have ONE more project after this to finish, and then the photo wall will be complete! :)

All I did was take these three small IKEA frames and back them with paper that coordinated with my photo wall.



Then I designed some vinyl for each frame, and placed them on the glass!




Um... yep.  Easy as that! haha!
I know it's not a "huge" step in the big picture, but I knew someone was going to ask me about it, so I thought I would just post the process as I went along.

I cut these decals out on my Silhouette, in white matte vinyl.
I used the fonts:
Disco
Modern No. 20
Adobe Woodtype Ornaments


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44 comments:

  1. Megan and Ben SmithApril 12, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I agree. The five is kind of odd. I think it's that the bottom of the five looks like a fish. Other than that, I think the concept is great!

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  2. LorieApril 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love it! And I like the font on the 5, but I think I would make it a smidge smaller. I need a little more space around the edges.

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  3. Shelley HeckApril 12, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I feel like waking my daughter up from her nap, rushing to IKEA and making this project! haha Awesome! I can't wait to see your photo wall!!!

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  4. JanetApril 12, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    How awesome is this?! I love it....gosh, I need me a cricut...or silhouette. So sad and jealous.

    Great job!

    www.iheartmygluegun.com

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  5. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I so wish I had a silhouette! I've been stalking your blog for a while and just decided to whole heartedly take the leap myself. Stop over sometime to tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com

    I would be immensly honored if you checked my new blog out! I would be ever most grateful if you had a few words of advice as well ;)

    Thanks, Kim

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  6. AndreaApril 12, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    So creative you are!! Love it...can't wait to see your picture wall....soon??? :)

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  7. LeanneApril 12, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    That is so cute! I miss everyone from Creative Estates already, especially your cuteness. I cannot get your song out of my head. I catch myself singing it all day long, but I don't sing or dance as good as you.

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  8. Michell @ Girl In AirApril 12, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Oh I LOVE the 5! Looks like you had a blast at Creative Estates! I can't wait to attend next year:-)

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  9. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    ha! I love it. Party of 5. We're a Party of 5...why have I never connected that?

    Either way, love you and your love for all things vinyl :)

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  10. Amy at Ameroonie DesignsApril 12, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    These look great Shelley! What a fun saying to have on your photo wall!
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  11. AlisonApril 12, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I'm with you on the 5. I liked it at first glance, but now there is something just off about it. I think it's that tail out of the curl part. ... I LOVE the idea though! So cute. :)

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  12. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    That's really cute & so creative! I can't wait to see your wall all come together. We're working on a photo wall above the mantle. It's always so fun to see other's come together.

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  13. LL from KSApril 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I think that is such an awesome idea! I love the 5, and happen to use that number a lot in my house because we are a family of 5, so I'd be happy to take that off your hands sif you need me too! :0)

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  14. B's MommyApril 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Party of 5! Love it! What a clever idea! Looking forward to the reveal.

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  15. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesApril 12, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Looks great! I like the style of the 5, maybe you should just make it a little smaller?

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  16. CharityApril 12, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I absolutely LOVE it!!! You're killing me here. I really want a silhouette! I want this project! It's fun and fab!

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  17. jenApril 12, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    i love this! maybe the 5 in the coffee tin font you used for something else... (can't recall this second, but i totally downloaded it and used it!).

    i did the same thing this past weekend as the vinyl transfer paper pulls the paint off my super old doors - made a laundry room sign - it's adorable!

    thanks for all your tips - i love them!!!

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  18. Home as HobbyApril 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I think the 5 is super fun! Fab idea....now, if I could only win a Silhouette...
    :) Blessings!
    Jenn

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  19. GingersnapsApril 12, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Oh my gosh Shelly, that is freaking adorable!! Genius!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. Chessa @ Antsi-PantsApril 12, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    super cute idea! I've got to try it... but first I have to figure out where to put something so fun!!

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  21. JenniferApril 12, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    It looks great! and I personally love the 5 :)
    Jennifer
    http://craftyhair.blogspot.com

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  22. Kirsten @ Mushki LovesApril 12, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I like it! So fun! (I hate when something bugs and you can't quite figure out why!) I think it's cute though!

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  23. Simply LKJApril 13, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Cute! Can't wait to see the big reveal!

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  24. Kimmie @ Hello MessApril 13, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    My favorite number font is Modern No. 20...just in case you decide to change it. Lovity love it though! And the colors? My favesies!!

    xo

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  25. heather {WhipperBerry}April 13, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Love it my dear! So fun to meet you this last weekend!

    kisses
    heather

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  26. Amanda @ The Fix-ItsApril 13, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Too cute! What a great project.
    (And I like the font on the 5!)

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  27. EmilyApril 13, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    OMG!!!! What an amazing idea and how DARLING!! you are such an amazing woman!!! love all your ideas!!!!

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  28. Karen At Home BlogApril 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    So adorable! I love the idea of putting scrap book paper in frames, I am thinking of doing the same thing for an area in our home. Have a great afternoon!

    Karen

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  29. Designed by ChanceApril 13, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    This is a cute project. I have a frame right next to my desk that needs something, but can't figure out what.

    I just want to tell you that I love your blog. You are so creative but also honest about what is going on in your life. You make me smile every time I come here. Thanks!

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  30. Renee'April 13, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    You are so darn clever!! I agree with Lorie, maybe a little smaller on the 5. It was so much fun to meet you at Creative Estates, like I told you, I always have to check your blog as soon as I see you've posted!!

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  31. KarlieApril 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Awesome love it. I like the five. Fun! Can't wait to see it finished! Jeffrey said in his prayer last night, "bless we can go to Aunt Shelley's house and have so much fun... etc." So stinkin cute. We need to plan an evening.

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  32. destinyApril 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Well isn't that CUTE! I like it ALOT:0) Can't wait to see your photo gallery!

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  33. mommaofonedivaApril 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    your ideas are always so great!

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  34. Honey I'm Home BlogApril 13, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Love it! So fun.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  35. CourtanaApril 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Love it, but have a question: how do you keep the mirror in the frame, are the metal tabs enough to keep in it place???
    Thanks!

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  36. NikiApril 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Very cute! I'm with you on the "5," though. Maybe it's because the curve of the 5 resembles a fish?

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  37. Ana @ A Touch of SweetnessMay 7, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Just adding to the list of people who have commented on this post... I just wanna tell you ... "You are freakin BRILLIANT!" So clever and so creative! How do you do it? I am in awww of you Ms Shelly! BIG downunder fan!

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  39. TNTDecember 6, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Very creative! Great colours. Whole blog is quality! Looking forward to many cups of tea exploring The House of Smiths. Beautiful!

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  40. MeMarch 5, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    How do you create your own Vinyl images and letters? do you have a special printer?
    p.s. loving your site
    Lauren

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  41. MeMarch 5, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    How do you create your vinyl decals? do you have a special printer?
    P.s. Loving your blog
    Lauren

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  42. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I've never even heard of a Silhouette, but I'm starting to wish I had!

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  43. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Hi, question: how did you design the vinyl ? It´s so exhausting to cut them out eith a cutter ... ;-)
    Thanks for responding and greetings from Munich

    Btw: GREAT SITE :-)

    Ela

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  44. UnknownOctober 28, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    I love the 5, love the whole things. What a creative idea.

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