Use this free "Hit the Road" Retro Sunset Style SVG cut file with your Cricut or Silhouette to get crafting for your next road trip! Plus find 15 free travel-inspired cut files for lots of vacation-ready projects! This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you when you make a purchase through one of our links. Hello crafty friends and freebie fans! Today I have another free SVG cut file to share with you all. This month, my designer friends and I are bringing you 15 free travel and vacation inspired cut files, so be sure to scroll to the end of the post to find all the links! My free design this month has a kind of retro sunset vibe that I just love! I have used a similar look in my Endless Summer bundle, which I'm pretty crazy ... [Read More]
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DIY Tumblers with Color Changing Vinyl
Learn how to make your own magical color shifting tumblers using color changing vinyl! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Looking for a really fun vinyl project perfect for hot summer days? Let's make some cute color changing drink tumblers! These color changing drink tumblers are a couple of the projects I made using the Expressions Vinyl July 2021 Mystery Box, but you can still make these even if you didn't get the box! I will walk you through everything you need to make your own below. DIY Color Changing Drink Tumblers Color Changing Adhesive Vinyl that reacts to cold temperatures is the perfect material to use with drink tumblers that will be filled with icy drinks on hot summer days. Color Changing vinyl can make ... [Read More]
DIY Glowing Mystic Eye Pumpkin with Free Cut Files
Learn how to make this mystical glowing pumpkin with this step-by-step tutorial and free cut files! This magically luminescent pumpkin will add an otherworldly element to your Halloween decor, plus it's so much fun to make! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. It's officially October, and I'm kicking this month of spooks off with a fun little pumpkin project! I have been into all kinds of witchy designs and mystical elements for Halloween this year - crystal balls, astrological elements, etc. - and I wanted to incorporate some of that vibe into this project. I'm really happy with the way this pumpkin turned out, and I hope you guys will love it too! If you want to make your own, keep scrolling for the full instructions ... [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 to ... [Read More]
DIY Tropical Party Favor Gift Bags
Throwing a tropical themed party any time soon? If so, you need to check out this simple and adorable tropical party favorgift idea! You can make your own cute gift bags super easily with this simple tutorial. I originally shared this idea at Crafts Unleashed, and this post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.Ā Is the tropical leaf trend played out yet? I hope not because I am still really into it. I especially love those pretty green leaves and plants paired with a pretty pastel pink. It's such a great combo! These little DIY party favor bags completely embrace that look, and I kind of love them. And they will totally make your next summer soiree a hit! Plus, they are easy to customize. If you aren't as into the pink and green, you ... [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 find ... [Read More]
DIY Custom Sunglasses: Mod Flower Sunnies
It is so easy to make your own DIY custom sunglasses! You can add any designs or sayings you like using vinyl and your Silhouette or Cricut. I will walk you through all of the steps and show you how to make these adorable daisy sunnies too! A big thanks to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post! I have a super simple, but also super adorable project to share with you all today. We are making our own custom sunglasses! So fun, right? If you have been here before, then you probably know that I love vinyl. I love it! Know why? Because this stuff just makes it SO easy to make your own custom home decor, t-shirts, mugs, and now - sunnies! Today, I'm going to show you how easy it is to customize sunglasses using vinyl. I made these cute daisy sunglasses, but you can use the basic ... [Read More]
DIY Mother’s Day Mugs and Cups using Child’s Artwork or Handwriting
Make your own adorably personalized Mother's Day mugs and cups using your child's artwork or handwriting. The Silhouette makes it easy to turn their creations into a sweet gift for Mom or Grandma this year. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and if you are looking for a simple yet meaningful gift idea for Mom or Grandma this year, then I have a fun idea for you today! This project is basically the Mother's Day version of the Father's Day mugs and glasses I shared last year. If you have a Silhouette or Cricut it is really easy to turn your child's drawings into custom, permanent vinyl decals that make really amazing gifts. DIY Mother's Day Mug Supplies: Blank mugsĀ (I got ... [Read More]
DIY Shrink Plastic Flower Earrings with Free Cut Files
Make your own awesome DIY flower statement earrings out using shrink plastic and vinyl. These cute floral earrings can be made in any color you like and have a whole lot of personality. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks! Since I've shared more than a couple earring DIYs here on the blog, you may be aware that I am a fan of big, bold, colorful earrings. Today, I have a new statement earring DIY to share with you guys. These earrings are fun and simple to make and use one of my favorite jewelry crafting supplies - shrink plastic! (Psst - if you missed my other recent shrinky dink earrings DIY, you can check that out here.) Shrink Plastic Flower Earrings Supplies: Clear Shrink FilmSilhouette Cameo 3, Other Cutting Machine, or Sharp ... [Read More]
Free SVG Flower Cut File for Silhouette or Cricut
Download my free hand drawn flower cut files to make your own beautiful floral vinyl decals with your Silhouette or Cricut! Add them to picture frames, mugs, and more for easy, pretty gifts and decor. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks! Is it getting to be spring yet where you are? The weather here has been just gorgeous this week, and I am loving spending time outside and enjoying it. I'm so happy it's spring! To celebrate, I have created some free flower cut files to share with you all. These pretty little modern florals can be cut out in one single color or in several colors for a fun multi-colored design. The cut files include a rectangular frame as well as four separate motifs. You can cut them from adhesive or heat ... [Read More]