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Personalize it with a Monogram!
Personalize it with a Monogram
From the Designer: "There is nothing like receiving a gift that is personalized just for you. Monogram fonts are a perfect solution and they are such a fun way to make a gift extra special for someone! As long as you can print a font that you’ve installed on your computer, you can make some very cool things. This project uses craft vinyl and an electronic cutting machine. The list of things you can personalize with vinyl is almost never-ending! It’s awesome that you can adhere it to non-porous items that will be outdoors getting lots of wear and tear and the detail you can cut is amazing. We're making a monogrammed tool bucket for your desk today, but you could just as easily use the Pawsome Monogram Font and fill the bucket with puppy treats!"
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Quietfire Design QFD Unicorn Monogram Font
- Styletech Crafts/Tape Technologies - Textured Vinyl in Royal Blue
- Transfer Tape
- Electronic Cutting Machine
- Tin bucket
How to Create Monogram Fonts Video Tutorial
Instructions
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Install the monogram font on your computer by following the instructions from the font provider. Most fonts will work in any software program, but today we are concentrating on electronic cutting.
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Measure the area you want the monogram to cover on the item you are personalizing.
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Type the letter you wish to use in your electronic cutting machine software and size it to match the area you just measured. You can print out a test monogram on paper to check the size.
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Chose a vinyl that will contrast well with your object. Follow the vinyl cutting instructions
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Weed out all the excess vinyl in parts of the design that you don’t need.
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Cover the design with transfer tape, burnish it, then pull the design away from the vinyl release backing.
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Place the monogram in position on the item you’re decorating. Burnish it onto the surface then carefully remove the transfer tape. Do some additional final burnishing on the monogram.
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Congratulate yourself! What a fabulous gift!
NotesAdding monograms to gifts and cards is a lot of fun! Happy crafting!
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