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Decorative Vinyl Tray

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Hello, Friends!  Marilyn here with a tutorial on using vinyl to create a decorative tray.  My tip:  Measure Twice, Cut Once... not original but definitely applies when cutting vinyl.

Here is what I used:
  • Vinyl - silver vinyl.  I ordered this through eBay.
  • Transfer Tape. 
  • Tray - black wooden tray I found on sale at Michaels two years ago. 
  • Cricut Cartridge - Songbird. 


  • First step is to measure the tray and determine what size font will fit.

Cricut Craft Room software
  • In the Cricut Craft Room (CCR), I selected the font text from Songbird Cricut Cartridge.  I changed the Letter Spacing to -22 in order to weld the letters together.  I then made the length 9.9".
  • Next, I cut the font text out using card stock to make sure I was happy with the size.

  • Once satisfied with the sizing, I cut the font text using vinyl. 
  • Settings for cutting vinyl:  blade 3, speed low, pressure medium

  • Weed and remove all the negative cuts.

  • Place transfer tape over the weeded vinyl.  Rub with the tool provided in the vinyl to make sure everything is attached.

  • Remove from Cricut mat and place vinyl onto the tray using the transfer tape.  Rub well with the tool provided.

  • Remove the transfer tape.  Pulling at an angle is the easiest method.

  • And there you go. 

  • Angels always make my name look nicer.


Thank you for joining me today.  I hope you enjoyed the tutorial.  As always, comments are welcomed and appreciated!

~ Marilyn - Marilyn's Cricut Crafts


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  1. Charlotte COctober 30, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Lovely, and great tutorial.

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  2. CindyOctober 30, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Okay, you made that look soooo easy...LOL!! Nicely done! Great idea to use paper first to check the size.

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  3. UnknownOctober 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Wow! This is fabulous and so darling. Awww:-) Thanks for sharing Marilyn!

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