Silhouette Challenge: What’s Cooking Recipe Holder

Today I'm honored to be a part of a group of bloggers who participated in a Silhouette Challenge.  I received my Silhouette Cameo machine for my birthday last year.  It was on my wishlist, so I was excited when I received it.  I have tackled some projects, but I still have a lot to learn in regards to the machine and what it can do.  I hope to stretch myself and learn more about its capabilities throughout this year.

One of the easiest materials I have found so far to work with is vinyl.  Today's project is a super simple vinyl project.  Last year, I put together a recipe book.  This was a huge job of weeding out old cards and rewriting and organizing what recipes were left.  You can see the full post on this organizational project, here.  Since I spent so much time rewriting my recipe cards, I was looking for a way to hold my card when I take it out of the book and use it to cook.  Often, I found my cards would get spills on them and get ruined during cooking.

I decided to make my own “What's Cooking?” recipe holder using my Silhouette to cut out the letters.  If you don't have a Silhouette, then paint or stencil the letters on instead!

Here is how I did this project.

I began with a wooden pants hanger.  You could leave it brown, but I painted it with white paint to match my kitchen cabinets.  After painting, I used my Silhouette to cut out the words; What's Cooking?

I applied a decor wax to ensure that it will hold up to everyday use.

Finally, I tied a string bow around it for decoration.

Super simple, but sometimes those simple projects are the ones that make the most difference.  I love that I can hang my recipe right beside my stove when I'm cooking and see the directions without getting my card messy.  It's the little things, right friends?

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Want to see what other Silhouette projects my friends came up with?

Pocketful of Posies – Sultry and Saucy One of a Kind DIY DIP Cups

Hobnail House – Silhouette Craft Blog Hop: Cut Vinyl Art Upcycle

In The Loop – How to Create a Silhouette Using the Silhouette Cameo

Craving Some Creativity – Silhouette Project Challenge: Distressed Laundry Room Sign

DIY Passion – Cheeky DIY Tote Bags that will Make You Smile

Domestic Abiliy – Paper Boxwood Wreath

Our House Now A Home – A Silhouette Giveaway and Creating New Wall Art

My Life From Home – Silhouette Challenge: What's Cooking? Recipe Holder

Holy Craft – How to Use a Photograph to Make a Custom T-Shirt with Your Silhouette

Knock it Off Crafts –
DIY Otomi Coasters using a Silhouette Machine and Silhouette Giveaway!
One Project Closer – DIY Princess Party Decorations

Dream Design DIY – Chalkboard Workout Calendar and Silhouette Giveaway

The Country Chic Cottage – Makeup Organizer

Refresh Living – Custom Word Throw Pillows with Vintage Fabric

The Deans List – Scalloped Milk Glass for Valentine's Day

Tried & True – “Life Is Good” Bicycle Lover's Tee

Tastefully Frugal – Valentine's Day/St. Patrick's Day Reversible Sign

AND…….Would you like to have your own Silhouette Machine?  If so, you are in luck!  We are giving away one Silhouette and Starter Pack.  Come on over to Instagram beginning at 2PM EST for details on our giveaway!!

To life feeling like home!

XO,