Today I'm sharing my simple method for scaling and positioning your heat transfer vinyl (or iron on vinyl) designs on your t-shirts and fabric projects. A big thanks to Expressions Vinyl for partnering with me on this post! This post contains affiliate links, which help me to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hello, Hello! Today we are talking all about heat transfer vinyl, and I am sharing my quick and easy method for getting your HTV designs perfectly scaled and positioned on all of your projects. (Psst - if you are new to working with iron on vinyl, check out my beginner's guide to HTV right HERE.) To demonstrate my simple method for scaling and positioning heat transfer vinyl designs, I am using supplies from the new Vinyl Basics Box from Expressions Vinyl. I just got ... [Read More]
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New, Magical Heat Transfer Vinyl + Free Cut Files!
Today, I am partnering with Happy Crafters to introduce their brand new, super exciting heat transfer vinyl, HappyCut! I am loving this new HTV, and I know you will love it too. Plus, I'm sharing two free magical cut files you won't want to miss! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. I have been looking forward to this day for a while now, and it is finally here! It's launch day for the brand new HTV from Happy Crafters, HappyCut! I was lucky enough to receive some of this awesome vinyl early so I could play around with it a bit and share my experience with you all, and I think you will really love it. Are you guys ready to check it out?? HappyCut is specifically designed to be easy for crafters to use, making it easy ... [Read More]
Transfer Tape 101: How to Use Transfer Tape with Silhouette or Cricut Vinyl
Learn everything you need to know about how to use transfer tape! Whether you are using a Cricut, Silhouette, or other cutting machine, I will walk you through the process of using transfer tape (or transfer paper) with your adhesive vinyl decals and vinyl lettering in this written tutorial and video! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! Hey hey hey! I'm excited to share today's post with you all. This post is all about transfer tape (sometimes called transfer paper) and how to use it. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, transfer tape is basically a sticky carrier sheet that allows you to carefully place and position adhesive vinyl decals. It is an essential item in your vinyl crafting toolbox, and I'm going ... [Read More]
Creative Ideas for Using Patterned Vinyl
Do you have a bunch of patterned vinyl but are stumped on what to use it for? Or have you wanted to buy that cute patterned vinyl, but hesitating take the plunge? Then you are in the right place! I have collected dozens of fun and creative ideas for using patterned vinyl - both patterned adhesive vinyl and patterned heat transfer vinyl! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! I am seeing more and more cute patterned vinyls these days, and I thought it was high time I worked up a post showing all the ways you can put that cute patterned vinyl to use! I am sharing some of my favorite ways to use patterned vinyl, including some of my own projects as well as projects from some of my favorite creative bloggers. You will also ... [Read More]
How to Work with Reflective Heat Transfer Vinyl
Learn how to use reflective heat transfer vinyl to easily add reflective designs to clothing! Reflective iron on vinyl is great for workout clothing, safety gear, Halloween costumes, or any project you want to add some shine too. Thank you to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post! Today, we are talking all about reflective heat transfer vinyl, which is one of my new favorite types of vinyl to play around with. Like other kinds of heat transfer or iron on vinyl, reflective heat transfer vinyl is a thin, flexible material which can be cut into designs and then applied to fabric (and other heatproof surfaces like wood), but what makes reflective heat transfer so special is it's glass bead technology that makes it super reflective in even really dark conditions. All that means ... [Read More]
Which Vinyl Should I Use? A Beginner’s Guide to Different Types of Craft Vinyl
Are you overwhelmed by the many different types and varieties of vinyl? Are you not sure which vinyl to use on a mug, on wood, on shirts, for glass etching, etc.? Then, this is the post for you! Learn all about the different types of vinyl, and find out what you need. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. I absolutely love crafting with vinyl, but I completely understand that it can be really overwhelming when you just starting out in the wonderful world of vinyl crafts. Years ago, when I was just starting to figure this whole vinyl crafting thing out, I got a grab bag full of random vinyl pieces from Expressions Vinyl (one of my favorite online vinyl shops). While it was a great way to try out lots of different types of ... [Read More]
How to Layer Heat Transfer Vinyl: Cool Boys Easter Shirt DIY
Learn how to layer heat transfer vinyl with your Silhouette using this cut out technique. I have a full video tutorial to walk you through each step and make layering heat transfer vinyl easy! Plus make a DIY hip hop bunny t-shirt - a perfect boys Easter shirt! This post contains affiliate links, which allow me to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. My son is at that age when he is still very much a little kid but old enough to feel that he is growing out of certain things. Do you know what I mean? He still loves bunnies and Easter and all of that, but he also wants to feel like a cool big kid! I feel like this hip hop bunny tee is the perfect fit for this age. It is fun and playful but still just a little bit edgy and cool, especially for a boy's Easter ... [Read More]
How to Apply Heat Transfer Vinyl on Wood for DIY Wood Signs
Learn how to apply heat transfer vinyl on wood with this video tutorial! HTV (or Iron On Vinyl) makes it so easy to make beautiful DIY wood signs with your Silhouette or Cricut. This post may contain affiliate links, which allow me to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Psst - If you are new to working with vinyl, check out my Vinyl 101: Beginner's Guide to Cutting Vinyl. I have an exciting little announcement to share today! My friend Colleen of Lemon Thistle and I have teamed up for a new video series that we are calling Silhouette vs. Cricut! The idea is that we will take on a challenge of a new type of material or themed project or cutting technique, and then we will both make something using our respective cutting machines! I'm Team Silhouette, of course, ... [Read More]
Vinyl 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Cutting Craft Vinyl with your Silhouette or Cricut
Learn how to cut vinyl with your Silhouette or Cricut in this Beginner's Guide to Craft Vinyl. Before you know it you will be using adhesive and iron on vinyl to create professional-looking home décor, apparel, and more! This page contains affiliate links, which allow me to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you have been wanting to learn how to make your own vinyl stickers, custom t-shirts, and other fun craft vinyl projects, then you are in the right place! This beginner's guide to crafting with vinyl will get you started creating with vinyl in no time! I know that vinyl can be a little bit intimidating if you have never worked with it before, but don't worry! I am here to walk you through it all step by step, and I know you are going to love working with ... [Read More]
My Favorite Vinyl Tools and Supplies for Silhouette and Cricut Crafters
Looking for the best vinyl tools and supplies for crafting with vinyl? You are in the right place! Whether you love cutting vinyl with your Silhouette or Cricut or are just getting started, these tools and supplies will make your work easier! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Hey guys! Today I thought it would be fun to do a little round up of all of the tools and supplies you will need to start crafting with vinyl so I have a complete list in one spot. A lot of these tools and supplies are pretty basic things that will either come with your cutting machine or will be things you likely have around the house. For some tools or supplies, I have favorite brands and products, and I will definitely share all of my top picks with ... [Read More]