Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cricut Paper Trimmings Vase and Michaels Coupon

 Today's project uses the new Cricut Paper Trimmings cartridge, a Cricut Circle exclusive cartridge.  I cut the border and icon features.  Remember, though, lots of cartridges have intricate borders so this could be reproduced using those.
 I started with a vase from Walmart (under $4) and some black and white Cricut Vinyl.  Here are the instructions:

  1. Using Cricut Paper Trimmings cartridge, cut Fleur1 border two times using black vinyl.  Weed vinyl.  Cut into smaller sections and adhere around glass vase.
  2. Cut Fleur1 at 2” in white vinyl 3 times and Fleur1-s at 2” in black vinyl 3 times.  Layer pieces together to form 3 images.  Adhere around glass vase as shown.

     I will tell you that it is really hard to get the borders lined up straight, due to the curvature of the glass.  However, also due to the curvature of the glass, it is hard to see the imperfections.  It is very important to cut the border sections down into 3-4" lines so as to make the whole process easier.

    Finally, Michaels has a 20% everything coupon, good through Friday.  I love fall - the coupons always rock!

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    60 comments:

    1. As always ~ thanks for the coupon! Love the vase idea ~ and just in time for the holidays!
      SusanJ in Atlanta

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    2. what a beautiful idea for the vase.
      Eva :0)
      http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com

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    3. Neat idea for using vinyl! It would make a great inexpensive gift!

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    4. Oh that is so beautiful! Thanks for the coupon too!


      jdkentinc at aol dot com

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    5. what a great way to decorate a vase!!! so many possibilities....
      TFS!!!!

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    6. Love how you took an inexpensive vase and turned it into an elegant piece

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    7. Great idea for the vase, you could also fill it with some sand & a pillar candle for a different effect. Thanks.

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    8. I have done this with paper so it is easy to use this idea for different special occasions.
      Thank you
      Linda in Stanwood

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    9. Love the vase. So easy and really dresses it up. My daughter is getting married in December so I am going to try this.

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    10. How pretty. Thanks for sharing (and for the coupon)

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    11. I'm always so grateful for the coupon. Your vase is really beautiful.

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    12. beautiful! I see Christmas gifts.........

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    13. LOVE the vase!!! more to try out :) this moose is adorable! did you ever get my e-mail?? Doris
      parkernana5@cox.net

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    14. Pretty idea. And thanks for the coupon.

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    15. Great project! That would make a quick, fun housewarming or hostess gift.

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    16. What a great idea! The results of the vase are beautiful & it's opened up tons of ideas for the holidays, and all the vases I already have on hand. Thanks for sharing!

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    17. What great idea for an inexpensive gift. TFS!!
      Mstgane
      Ann

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    18. I have got to try some vinyl cutting for some inexpensive candles I picked up for Christmas presents. I've just been scared to try it.

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    19. What a great project. This gives me ideas of many uses with this project as the base. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    20. Great idea!! and thanks for the coupon.

      Veronica
      mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
      mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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    21. Pretty vase! I haven't been brave enough to try anything like this yet and haven't had the time...my job and life just keeps getting in the way!!! :)

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    22. Wow this is wonderful- so pretty. Nice job! lclass 003 at gmail dot com

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    23. Such a beautiful vase!! What a great way to dress up a plain item.
      Kathy
      salido99 at msn dot com
      http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

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    24. beautiful vase, thank you for the coupon

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    25. Beautiful Vase!!! Thanks for sharing!

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    26. I love the vase, and thanks for the coupon-they're always appreciated.

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    27. Great project!When did get this cart ? I hope my comes soon!Love your vase.Joy

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    28. So pretty! Might be something I could try for my daughter's upcoming wedding.

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    29. Joy-I just love this project. I had to chuckle when you talked about getting placement with the curvature of the vase. Just yesterday I used black vinyl to cut some Halloween images to place on an orange bowl that I will be taking to a potluck. I had the same problem trying to go around the bowl with my cuts and found that the imperfections weren't very easy to see since it went around the bowl.

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    30. Love your vase, and your idea! A nice gift idea, and you can expand on it for more gifts. Thanks!!

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    31. I just love everything you do (make)!!!!!!!Keep it coming!!!!

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    32. The vase is beautiful.I have one like that so I should see if I can do that, Thank you for a chance to win.

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    33. This vase is lovely! Thanks for the coupon!

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    34. Great gift idea-especially for only $4!

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    35. Good vase idea! Could be used for lots of ideas.

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    36. Wow, awesome job with the vase!! I love it and I never thought to layer vinyl :)

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    37. Love the glass vase project. Always great inspirational projects.

      Thanks
      Sue
      shannegan 16 @ att .net

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    38. Your glass vase turned so elegant! I think I am loving this cartridge too!

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    39. I have tried this and can't get it to lay flat and straight :) Yours came out really good.

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    40. very cute. What is weed vynal though? Is that the color?

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    41. This is neat. I love to work with vinyl and T-shirt vinyl on my cricut.

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    42. Great technique for holiday projects . . . always looking for another way to use my Cricut! Thanks for another great coupon too.

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    43. This turn out soooo pretty Joy! LOVE the Elegant look of the vase! :o)

      Theresa

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    44. Love the vase. Thanks for sharing.

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    45. Love this!!! Y'all just keep teasing us with the things that can be done with the new cartridges! Can't wait till they are available!

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    46. Very pretty!! Tfs and have a great day. :)

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    47. Oh, Joy! Love the vase. So pretty and so clever. TFS.
      Barbara bjgmjb@msn.com

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    48. Love the vase- looks great!

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    49. Thank you Joy! What a wonderful idea for a great gift!

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    50. what a great way to use those "stashed" generic vases from the florist and make them into something worth looking at! Thanks!

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    51. I have some vases that I could do this to . Thanks! :0)

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    52. omgaga you can do a whole room with this little (big) toy. great job. thanks for all you do and share. 1205love@gmail.com

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    53. YAY! A great coupon! I know where I am going today!! :D The vase is very elegant and nice! :D

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    54. Love the vase, I can't wait for this cartridge to arrive at my doorstep!

      scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

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    55. What a neat vase,a great idea for lifting up any arrangement! TFS
      HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
      Liz

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    56. What a fab idea. This can be used in so many ways- I see seashells and sand in the summertime and jellybeans at Easter! TFS>

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