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Persia Lou

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DIY Pool Float Koozies

Learn how to make these cute koozies with adorable pool float designs! It’s easy to make your own custom summer koozies with heat transfer vinyl, and I will walk you through all the steps. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.

Stay Cool Flamingo Pool Float Koozie DIY

I have some fun new cut file designs to share today plus a fun way to put them to use! Did you guys know that you can buy blank can koozies?? It’s true! They are colorful, inexpensive, and easy to customize with heat transfer vinyl. I knew they were kind of the perfect way to put my new pool float designs to use.

Speaking of which, how cute are these?

DIY unicorn pool float koozie

I mean are pool floats the cutest or what? These designs were originally part of a Palm Springs inspired Fresh Cuts SVG Bundle, but after that bundle ended, I loved them so much I decided to make a few more. Now I have four pool float inspired designs! And you can get all of them in this fun little pool floats cut file mini bundle!

DIY Koozie Supplies:

  • Blank Koozies
  • Heat Transfer Vinyl (I used Siser Easyweed)
  • Silhouette Cameo or Cricut Maker
  • Weeding Tool
  • Multi-Purpose Paper, Parchment Paper, or Thin Cotton Fabric
  • Iron
  • Pool Float SVG Designs

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How to Make Custom Koozies

It’s really simple to make your own custom koozies with just some blank koozies and a little heat transfer vinyl. If you are new to working with heat transfer vinyl, be sure to check out my step by step instructions HERE.

Step One – Cut Heat Transfer Vinyl

First, you will need to cut each layer of the design from each color of heat transfer vinyl. I have a full guide on cutting multi-colored HTV designs with lots of tips to make it easy right HERE.

Step Two – Apply Each Layer

Use the top layer to help you place the lower layers. When layering heat transfer vinyl, you only need to iron each layer for a few seconds each (just enough to get it to stick) since each layer will get more heat with the application of each additional layer.

how to use iron on vinyl with soda koozies

After applying each layer, remove the clear plastic backing and cover it with multi-use paper, parchment paper, or a thin cotton cloth to protect the already applied layers.

layering heat transfer vinyl on koozie

And that’s it! Once the final layer is applied, your koozies are all ready for keeping those drinks cool!

cute summer pool float koozies

DIY flamingo pool float koozie

So what do you guys think? Any DIY koozies in your future?

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make your own pool float koozies

July 2, 2018 6:50 am Alexis 11 Comments Filed Under: Craft

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Comments

  1. Amy | Delineate Your Dwelling says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:27 am

    This post!!!! Great DIY project and then on top of that… so many good things included in here. Well done!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      July 9, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks, friend!

      Reply
  2. Natasah says

    July 12, 2018 at 7:38 am

    So super cute! My Silhouette has been in transit since April (cross-country move with the military) and I can’t wait to get it back soon!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      July 12, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Oh, moving is so hard! Hope you get all your beloved crafting supplies there with your soon! <3

      Reply
  3. Isabel says

    September 7, 2018 at 11:47 am

    The vinyl doesn’t come off when the koozies get wet?

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      September 8, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Nope! Heat Transfer Vinyl is washable, so as long as it is applied properly, it should hold up well. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Natasha says

    February 5, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    HI Alexis!
    Are you planning to bring back this cut file back, the Palm Springs Cut file?? I love all the files you have here and would love to make some of those adorable flamingo koozies!
    Thank You!

    Reply
    • Linda Gribbin says

      March 31, 2019 at 7:25 am

      I would love to purchase this Palm Springs Cut File bundle.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 29, 2019 at 7:30 pm

        Hi Linda! I’m sorry to say that the complete Palm Springs bundle is no longer available; however, you can get my pool float designs in my shop here: https://shop.persialou.com/products/pool-float-cut-file-mini-bundle

        Reply
  5. Alexandra says

    March 10, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Please bring back the cut file! I need these in my life!

    Reply
    • Alexis says

      March 29, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      Hey Alexandra! You can get the cut files in my shop here: https://shop.persialou.com/products/flamingo-pool-float-cut-file and here: https://shop.persialou.com/products/unicorn-pool-float-cut-file 🙂

      Reply

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