Sewing a Frame with Silhouette Cameo

This is a really simple project you can do with the Silhouette Cameo that only involves drawing shapes.

Supplies:

Silhouette Cameo
Paper
Crochet Thread / Embroidery Floss / Thin Yarn
Yarn Needle / Cross Stitch Needle / Needle that will fit through the holes
If you don't have a Cameo, you can use a paper cutter and hole punch, but you won't be able to control how big the holes are.

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Step 1: Designing

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This is a really easy design. I provided the silhouette file for those who don't want to do this.

Start with a rectangle that is 4 inches by 6 inches.
Create a perfect circle (hold shift) that is .1 inch by .1 inch.
Copy that circle and paste it.
Line the second circle up right below the first. I used the squares on the grid to line mine up.
Keep copy and pasting all the circles you have and lining them up until you have filled the site. If you put them in the center of the circles like I did and if you lined up your 4 by 6 rectangle, it will work out perfectly.
Since you have one full side, copy it and line it up on the other side.
Copy it again and twist it 90 degrees and line it up on the top.
Copy however many more circles you need and finish the top.
Copy the top and put it on the bottom.
So easy, right?
Make sure all of your lines are cut lines by going into Cut Style and cutting all of the lines.

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Kryptonite says: May 27, 2012. 9:34 AM

That thing looks like a huuuge amount of fun, not to mention the possibilities in terms of designs and the sort. This would be so great for pop-out cards.

I like your idea for using it as a frame, the sewed edge looks nice :)