Sunday, August 5, 2012

Chevron Longhorn

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This frame is my next item up for re-use.  The back support of this frame broke a few years ago...Since I like the front of this frame, I decided to keep it for later.  Well now it's time for a new use.

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I started with some left over fabric I had laying around.



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I then traced a chevron, Texas, and longhorn pattern on my Silhouette.  See this post for a how-to on tracing.  I then cut them out using contact paper.  Here is the settings I used to cut out the contact paper.  You can click here to see a tutorial on cutting Contact paper with the Silhouette.  After cutting, I put the Texas pattern down first in order to get a good seal.  I then put the chevron pattern on top.


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Here's what it looks like after a coat of grey acrylic paint.



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I then took the remainder of the Texas cutout and laid it down in place.  I had to put a longhorn in the shape.  It's just second nature!!



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Now for the Burnt Orange!





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And there we have it!   This was a quick
project and  it  required very few items.


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Now there is one less thing in my junk closet!


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23 comments:

  1. Love this! I'm a UT grad! Thanks for linking up to my party!

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    1. Thanks! My husband and I are UT alum also! Small world!

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  2. Love this! I have seen a lot of state art work, but your's is my favorite! I love that you used the UT logo instead of a heart. Too cute!
    Also love that it didn't cost any money. My kind of project!

    Have a happy week!

    Tausha
    sassystyleredesign.com

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  3. Go Horns! That is so cute!!! I'll be pinning that one to do for one of the boys!

    Jaye @ Just Trying to Make Cents of it All
    http://justtryintomakecentsofitall.blogspot.com

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  4. Looks great! I can't wait to make one for my state. Stopping by from Making the World Cuter. I am a new follower. Hope to see you at True Aim!

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  5. That's so cute! I'm headed to TX to the Longhorns vs. WVU game in October...this reminded me that I'm super excited for this trip. I love what you've done with this. Megan

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    1. Awesome! I'm definitely jealous. I haven't made it to a game since we left Austin 4 years ago. Hope you have fun!

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  6. Oh my goodness, my husband was born & raised in Texas! He would absolutely L.O.V.E this! I'd love for you to link this up to my link party!!

    Kathryn
    destinationcraft.blogspot.com
    http://www.destinationcraft.blogspot.com/2012/08/destination-cutesy-monday-27.html

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  7. Nice recycle! The colours all go together really nicely. Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize this week~

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  8. I love this! I love painting fabric.. and although Im an aggie.. this is pretty awesome! I stumbled upon your site from a link party. Hello from a fellow Texan! :)

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  9. Awesome! I love it, and I love that you're repurposing old "junk" and turning into something new and fabulous! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional :-)

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  10. Looks great! We'd love to include this chevron home decor as a how-to on CraftFoxes.com. Interested? Feel free to email me at bethany@craftfoxes.com.

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  11. This is awesome! I have family in Texas who would love this. I'm going to have to refer to your silhouette tutorial because I still don't have mine figured out! ;) I would love if you shared this at my Throwback Thursday party. I hope to see you there! Thanks for sharing :) http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-5/

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  12. LOVE it!! It looks so crisp.. I thought it was a printable! Way to go!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

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  13. Had to come support my fellow Texan from Sundae Scoop Party. Hook 'em horns! Nice job! Kathy Penney @ Pinner Takes All

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  14. You did a really great job! That is so cute!

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  15. Featuring this today at the link party :) Thanks for linking up!

    Kathryn
    destinationcraft.blogspot.com

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  16. It looks amazing! I love the chevron print in the back. I'm stopping by from a blog hop, would love if you stopped by!
    www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  17. This is darling! I'm featuring you right away on facebook! http://facebook.com/iGottaCreate
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  18. So very Texas! As a former Texan, I love it!

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