I made that.
And in case you weren't clear on the scale of those letters:
Oh, yeah. They're BIG! Other than the "C," every letter was pieced together from multiple pieces because they were TOO BIG TO FIT ON THE 12X24" MAT. Yeah. That's big, baby!
When I first started this epic project, I thought it wouldn't take me that long to get these done. I was wrong. I was so so so wrong. Overall, it took about three weeks of steady work to get them all designed, cut, assembled, and decorated. Whew.
Each letter of the word "Create" demonstrates the ScanNCut and DesignNCut's ability to work with different materials. Let's go through them, shall we?
The letter "C" is paper — and reversible!
It's cut from a single piece of double-sided neon posterboard. Took about 28 minutes to cut. Here are the details:
The letter "R" is plastic.
The base layer is vinyl and then it's decorated with shrink plastic flowers and leaves and spray painted. Those flowers and leaves represent sheets and sheets of shrink plastic. The smell of shrinking plastic still lingers in my studio!
I used some glitter spray, which makes it look grainy in photos. But it sparkles in real life!
The first letter "E" is made from wood veneer.
This is the most ambitious wood veneer project I've ever worked on. It wasn't easy and it didn't turn out perfectly, but I love the results nonetheless!
The letter "A" is made from felt.
The stripes are stiff felt and the roses were made from wool felt.
The letter "T" is made from embossed metal. .
I wanted to show off the amazing texture you can get when embossing with the ScanNCut or DesignNCut. I used brads to keep the small sheets together and brought out a lot of the beautiful embossed texture with some acrylic patination:
The second letter "E" is a quilt. And it tested my brain power to figure out how to make it a quilt around those corners.
Then I figured out that I could just zig zag over the edges and not put on a binding. Yay! All of the appliqué pieces were cut from built-in designs in the ScanNCut 650W.
And here is the WOW:
They're cut from paper and I used Christmas lights from Target to make them light up!
During the making of this wall of letters I had a few moments where I worried that I had bitten off more than I could chew. But, I'm not one to shy away from a challenge. And now, of course, I'm so pleased with how it turned out!
Thanks for stopping by!
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P.S. I am a paid spokesperson for the Brother ScanNCut. It is a machine that I love and use. All projects and opinions are my own.
This is amazing! You said it wasn’t perfect but it looks pretty perfect to me. I especially liked the tribal feel to the wood veneer E. Your efforts were totally worth it.
This is amazing! You said it wasn’t perfect but it looks pretty perfect to me. I especially liked the tribal feel to the wood veneer E. Your efforts were totally worth it.
This is amazing! You said it wasn’t perfect but it looks pretty perfect to me. I especially liked the tribal feel to the wood veneer E. Your efforts were totally worth it.
This is amazing! You said it wasn’t perfect but it looks pretty perfect to me. I especially liked the tribal feel to the wood veneer E. Your efforts were totally worth it.
This is amazing! You said it wasn’t perfect but it looks pretty perfect to me. I especially liked the tribal feel to the wood veneer E. Your efforts were totally worth it.
This is amazing! You said it wasn’t perfect but it looks pretty perfect to me. I especially liked the tribal feel to the wood veneer E. Your efforts were totally worth it.
This literally blows my mind!! What a project and you nailed it with so many different mediums, the execution …. the ScanNCut folks must have been impressed AND pleased! The wood veneer and the metal are stunning, well all the letters are stunning. Congrats on such an amazing feat! Hope they are able to reuse this in some way … it needs to be on a wall of fame!
This literally blows my mind!! What a project and you nailed it with so many different mediums, the execution …. the ScanNCut folks must have been impressed AND pleased! The wood veneer and the metal are stunning, well all the letters are stunning. Congrats on such an amazing feat! Hope they are able to reuse this in some way … it needs to be on a wall of fame!
This literally blows my mind!! What a project and you nailed it with so many different mediums, the execution …. the ScanNCut folks must have been impressed AND pleased! The wood veneer and the metal are stunning, well all the letters are stunning. Congrats on such an amazing feat! Hope they are able to reuse this in some way … it needs to be on a wall of fame!
This literally blows my mind!! What a project and you nailed it with so many different mediums, the execution …. the ScanNCut folks must have been impressed AND pleased! The wood veneer and the metal are stunning, well all the letters are stunning. Congrats on such an amazing feat! Hope they are able to reuse this in some way … it needs to be on a wall of fame!
This literally blows my mind!! What a project and you nailed it with so many different mediums, the execution …. the ScanNCut folks must have been impressed AND pleased! The wood veneer and the metal are stunning, well all the letters are stunning. Congrats on such an amazing feat! Hope they are able to reuse this in some way … it needs to be on a wall of fame!
This literally blows my mind!! What a project and you nailed it with so many different mediums, the execution …. the ScanNCut folks must have been impressed AND pleased! The wood veneer and the metal are stunning, well all the letters are stunning. Congrats on such an amazing feat! Hope they are able to reuse this in some way … it needs to be on a wall of fame!
I’m lovin ALL the elements you used for each letter. Yes, indeed this was a HUGE project–but as usual you did a FAB job !! Congrats to you……
I’m lovin ALL the elements you used for each letter. Yes, indeed this was a HUGE project–but as usual you did a FAB job !! Congrats to you……
I’m lovin ALL the elements you used for each letter. Yes, indeed this was a HUGE project–but as usual you did a FAB job !! Congrats to you……
I’m lovin ALL the elements you used for each letter. Yes, indeed this was a HUGE project–but as usual you did a FAB job !! Congrats to you……
I’m lovin ALL the elements you used for each letter. Yes, indeed this was a HUGE project–but as usual you did a FAB job !! Congrats to you……
I’m lovin ALL the elements you used for each letter. Yes, indeed this was a HUGE project–but as usual you did a FAB job !! Congrats to you……
WoW Indeed!
Each letter is beautiful. The details upclose are stunning. You’ve created a gorgeous display that would stop me in my tracks. As always,well,well done!
Sincerely,
DAWN
WoW Indeed!
Each letter is beautiful. The details upclose are stunning. You’ve created a gorgeous display that would stop me in my tracks. As always,well,well done!
Sincerely,
DAWN
WoW Indeed!
Each letter is beautiful. The details upclose are stunning. You’ve created a gorgeous display that would stop me in my tracks. As always,well,well done!
Sincerely,
DAWN
WoW Indeed!
Each letter is beautiful. The details upclose are stunning. You’ve created a gorgeous display that would stop me in my tracks. As always,well,well done!
Sincerely,
DAWN
WoW Indeed!
Each letter is beautiful. The details upclose are stunning. You’ve created a gorgeous display that would stop me in my tracks. As always,well,well done!
Sincerely,
DAWN
WoW Indeed!
Each letter is beautiful. The details upclose are stunning. You’ve created a gorgeous display that would stop me in my tracks. As always,well,well done!
Sincerely,
DAWN
I am so amazed at how your creative/imagination mind works. Brother and Scan and Cut are so lucky to have you think outside the box and create all of these great ideas using their machines. Impressive!
I am so amazed at how your creative/imagination mind works. Brother and Scan and Cut are so lucky to have you think outside the box and create all of these great ideas using their machines. Impressive!
I am so amazed at how your creative/imagination mind works. Brother and Scan and Cut are so lucky to have you think outside the box and create all of these great ideas using their machines. Impressive!
I am so amazed at how your creative/imagination mind works. Brother and Scan and Cut are so lucky to have you think outside the box and create all of these great ideas using their machines. Impressive!
I am so amazed at how your creative/imagination mind works. Brother and Scan and Cut are so lucky to have you think outside the box and create all of these great ideas using their machines. Impressive!
I am so amazed at how your creative/imagination mind works. Brother and Scan and Cut are so lucky to have you think outside the box and create all of these great ideas using their machines. Impressive!
I love your work. What a great display of the Scan n Cut capabilities. I’m new to the Scan n Cut world but your projects and tutorials give me the ideas, skills and bravery to accomplish amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.
I love your work. What a great display of the Scan n Cut capabilities. I’m new to the Scan n Cut world but your projects and tutorials give me the ideas, skills and bravery to accomplish amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.
I love your work. What a great display of the Scan n Cut capabilities. I’m new to the Scan n Cut world but your projects and tutorials give me the ideas, skills and bravery to accomplish amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.
I love your work. What a great display of the Scan n Cut capabilities. I’m new to the Scan n Cut world but your projects and tutorials give me the ideas, skills and bravery to accomplish amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.
I love your work. What a great display of the Scan n Cut capabilities. I’m new to the Scan n Cut world but your projects and tutorials give me the ideas, skills and bravery to accomplish amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.
I love your work. What a great display of the Scan n Cut capabilities. I’m new to the Scan n Cut world but your projects and tutorials give me the ideas, skills and bravery to accomplish amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.
Do you sleep? The skill, design, and overall artfulness are evident, but the energy astounds me.
Well and beautifully done!
Do you sleep? The skill, design, and overall artfulness are evident, but the energy astounds me.
Well and beautifully done!
Do you sleep? The skill, design, and overall artfulness are evident, but the energy astounds me.
Well and beautifully done!
Do you sleep? The skill, design, and overall artfulness are evident, but the energy astounds me.
Well and beautifully done!
Do you sleep? The skill, design, and overall artfulness are evident, but the energy astounds me.
Well and beautifully done!
Do you sleep? The skill, design, and overall artfulness are evident, but the energy astounds me.
Well and beautifully done!
That is spectacular ! And what an amazing demonstration of what the Scan’n’Cut can do ! Well, in the hands of a creative genius. SO well done !!!
That is spectacular ! And what an amazing demonstration of what the Scan’n’Cut can do ! Well, in the hands of a creative genius. SO well done !!!
That is spectacular ! And what an amazing demonstration of what the Scan’n’Cut can do ! Well, in the hands of a creative genius. SO well done !!!
That is spectacular ! And what an amazing demonstration of what the Scan’n’Cut can do ! Well, in the hands of a creative genius. SO well done !!!
That is spectacular ! And what an amazing demonstration of what the Scan’n’Cut can do ! Well, in the hands of a creative genius. SO well done !!!
That is spectacular ! And what an amazing demonstration of what the Scan’n’Cut can do ! Well, in the hands of a creative genius. SO well done !!!
I don’t use the Scan’n’Cut but I certainly appreciate what you did here. Your use of different materials is an brilliant.
I read your blog everyday.
I don’t use the Scan’n’Cut but I certainly appreciate what you did here. Your use of different materials is an brilliant.
I read your blog everyday.
I don’t use the Scan’n’Cut but I certainly appreciate what you did here. Your use of different materials is an brilliant.
I read your blog everyday.
I don’t use the Scan’n’Cut but I certainly appreciate what you did here. Your use of different materials is an brilliant.
I read your blog everyday.
I don’t use the Scan’n’Cut but I certainly appreciate what you did here. Your use of different materials is an brilliant.
I read your blog everyday.
I don’t use the Scan’n’Cut but I certainly appreciate what you did here. Your use of different materials is an brilliant.
I read your blog everyday.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And those letters were all made from typing on my keyboard!
I love all of the letters but the felted A and quilted E are my very favorites! Even though it took longer than you expected, It was time well spent because they are fantastic!
D~~~~
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And those letters were all made from typing on my keyboard!
I love all of the letters but the felted A and quilted E are my very favorites! Even though it took longer than you expected, It was time well spent because they are fantastic!
D~~~~
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And those letters were all made from typing on my keyboard!
I love all of the letters but the felted A and quilted E are my very favorites! Even though it took longer than you expected, It was time well spent because they are fantastic!
D~~~~
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And those letters were all made from typing on my keyboard!
I love all of the letters but the felted A and quilted E are my very favorites! Even though it took longer than you expected, It was time well spent because they are fantastic!
D~~~~
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And those letters were all made from typing on my keyboard!
I love all of the letters but the felted A and quilted E are my very favorites! Even though it took longer than you expected, It was time well spent because they are fantastic!
D~~~~
A-W-E-S-O-M-E! And those letters were all made from typing on my keyboard!
I love all of the letters but the felted A and quilted E are my very favorites! Even though it took longer than you expected, It was time well spent because they are fantastic!
D~~~~
Amazing and creative. You are incredibly talented!
Amazing and creative. You are incredibly talented!
Amazing and creative. You are incredibly talented!
Amazing and creative. You are incredibly talented!
Amazing and creative. You are incredibly talented!
Amazing and creative. You are incredibly talented!
big question how did you get this massive project to Arizona?
big question how did you get this massive project to Arizona?
big question how did you get this massive project to Arizona?
big question how did you get this massive project to Arizona?
big question how did you get this massive project to Arizona?
big question how did you get this massive project to Arizona?
I Love your design. This is awesome! How did you make the Wow 3d? What a great idea to make it light up with the Target lights. Great ideas. I am just getting started with my Cut and Scan and I am amazed at everything it will do.
I Love your design. This is awesome! How did you make the Wow 3d? What a great idea to make it light up with the Target lights. Great ideas. I am just getting started with my Cut and Scan and I am amazed at everything it will do.
I Love your design. This is awesome! How did you make the Wow 3d? What a great idea to make it light up with the Target lights. Great ideas. I am just getting started with my Cut and Scan and I am amazed at everything it will do.
I Love your design. This is awesome! How did you make the Wow 3d? What a great idea to make it light up with the Target lights. Great ideas. I am just getting started with my Cut and Scan and I am amazed at everything it will do.
I Love your design. This is awesome! How did you make the Wow 3d? What a great idea to make it light up with the Target lights. Great ideas. I am just getting started with my Cut and Scan and I am amazed at everything it will do.
I Love your design. This is awesome! How did you make the Wow 3d? What a great idea to make it light up with the Target lights. Great ideas. I am just getting started with my Cut and Scan and I am amazed at everything it will do.
Shipped it in two massive boxes.
Shipped it in two massive boxes.
Shipped it in two massive boxes.
Shipped it in two massive boxes.
Shipped it in two massive boxes.
Shipped it in two massive boxes.
3-D Cut File. 🙂
3-D Cut File. 🙂
3-D Cut File. 🙂
3-D Cut File. 🙂
3-D Cut File. 🙂
3-D Cut File. 🙂
This just really makes me want a ScanNCut of my very own. I have been a Cricut girl, but…
Which is better for a beginner, the ScanNCut or the DesignNCut?
This just really makes me want a ScanNCut of my very own. I have been a Cricut girl, but…
Which is better for a beginner, the ScanNCut or the DesignNCut?
This just really makes me want a ScanNCut of my very own. I have been a Cricut girl, but…
Which is better for a beginner, the ScanNCut or the DesignNCut?
This just really makes me want a ScanNCut of my very own. I have been a Cricut girl, but…
Which is better for a beginner, the ScanNCut or the DesignNCut?
This just really makes me want a ScanNCut of my very own. I have been a Cricut girl, but…
Which is better for a beginner, the ScanNCut or the DesignNCut?
This just really makes me want a ScanNCut of my very own. I have been a Cricut girl, but…
Which is better for a beginner, the ScanNCut or the DesignNCut?
Okay, that makes sense. Did you create the files? And if you did will you ever have them available? They are really awesome!
Okay, that makes sense. Did you create the files? And if you did will you ever have them available? They are really awesome!
Okay, that makes sense. Did you create the files? And if you did will you ever have them available? They are really awesome!
Okay, that makes sense. Did you create the files? And if you did will you ever have them available? They are really awesome!
Okay, that makes sense. Did you create the files? And if you did will you ever have them available? They are really awesome!
Okay, that makes sense. Did you create the files? And if you did will you ever have them available? They are really awesome!