April 5, 2011

My first car decal


I have been working on this project in my head for quite some time, but have finally gotten it done tonight.  This is a car decal that I created using Photoshop, SCAL, and my Cricut.  Now I know that SCAL is the "program that shall not be named", but I truely love that it expands the abilities of my Cricut machine.  I am a true lover of all things ProvoCraft.  I have a baby bug, expression, imagine, cricut cake machine, yudu, and yourstory along with about 100 cartridges and 2 gypsys.  If that doesn't scream customer loyalty I don't know what does.  That said, PC's products do not allow me to create my own projects, so when I need to I turn to SCAL


Here is the image in SCAL.  I set it up to cut 4 logos on a sheet of 12 x 12 vinyl.  For the vinyl I ordered some glossy white Orcal vinyl for outdoor use.  According to the manufactur it should last 3-7 years when applied outdoors.  I let my Cricut do the work from here.  After it was cut I carefully cut into 4 seperate pieces so the images can be used individually.  Then carefully weeded the image.  I cleaned the window of my car with baby wipes to remove the dirt and grime then with rubbing alcohol to ensure it was really clean.  I used transfer tape to apply the weeded image to my car.  That's pretty much it.  If you have any specific questions just let me know and I will be happy to answer them.

cutting into 4 seperate images

applying transfer tape


applying to car with transfer tape


the image on the rear of my car


9 comments:

  1. Nice decal. I love how you put the Chicago in it.

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  2. That is awesome!!! I don't have SCAL, but I did have MTC as it seem easier. I have not been following the news. However, my BIL has a siloette, may be I can beg him to cut me one. Would you consider sharing that cut file at all?

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  3. Love it! I so want to put decals on my car, DH says no..

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  4. okay this is awesome...would be willing to share your cut file???

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  5. Totally cute! Love it!
    Judy
    http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/

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  6. He who shall not be named - LOL!!! Great idea - I of course have car decals and have not made a thing yet. Now I am going to have to work on something so thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Very Cool Decal! I was born and raised in Chicago.... don't live their anymore... but still a HUGE fan... LOVE the DECAL! TFS! :o)
    Theresa

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  8. I hear you, I love SCAL and my Cricut. :)

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