Make your own cute "Here for the Commericals" shirt with this free Super Bowl SVG cut file. If you are going to a football watch party you aren't that interested in, then this is the perfect thing to wear! I originally shared this post at Crafts Unleashed, and this post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.Just this past Sunday, I was flying home after a conference (which I will be sharing more about later this week and next!), and as I walked through the airport, I vaguely noticed groups of people crowding around TVs, but didn't think too much about it.Then, after boarding, the man who sat next to me on the plane asked me if I knew the score immediately after he sat down. I'm not really sure how I responded, but I'm sure I looked ... [Read More]
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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. 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 ... [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]
Free Hello Sunshine Cut File & DIY Summer Lemon Wreath
Download this free, hand lettered "Hello Sunshine" SVG cut file to make your own projects for sunny days! Plus learn how easy it is to customize your own cute DIY lemon wreath. I originally shared this wreath at Crafts Unleashed, and this post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you.Today, I have a new free cut file to share with you all PLUS a simple little wreath DIY that's perfect for sunny days! First, I will walk through the super simple wreath DIY, and then you can grab the free Hello Sunshine cut file to use for any projects you can think of.DIY Hello Sunshine Lemon Wreath Supplies:Lemon Wreath or add faux lemons to a simple wreath Unfinished Wood Plank Hand Saw and Sand Paper White Adhesive Vinyl (Or you can ... [Read More]
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.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?I mean are pool floats the cutest or what? These new designs are part of this month's Fresh Cut SVG Bundle, which is maybe my very favorite one ... [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 Unicorn Squad T-Shirts: Free Unicorn SVG Cut File
Make your own magical unicorn gear with this free Unicorn Squad SVG Cut File to use with your Silhouette, Cricut, or other cutting machine! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks!We recently had an awesome unicorn party at our house full of lots of glitter and holographic sparkle! Since the party included an awesome pink and purple paint fight, I thought it would be a good idea to make t-shirts for each of the guests to wear.I love how my Silhouette makes it so easy to whip up custom tees like these to make parties and events extra special! I also made each guest a simple no-sew tutu and unicorn headband to wear at the party.Out of each of those little projects, the Unicorn Squad shirts were definitely the ... [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 mugs (I got ... [Read More]
How to Cut by Color with the Silhouette: DIY Mermaid Bag
Learn how to cut by color with your Silhouette and make this cute DIY mermaid bag even easier to make! In this video tutorial, I will show you how both how to cut according to color fill in the Silhouette Studio software and how to layer heat transfer vinyl. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thanks!I am super excited to share this cute project and tutorial with you all today. I love the way this cute mermaid bag turned out, and I can't wait for it to warm up enough for me to take it to the pool!Today, I wanted to do a little step by step tutorial on how to cut by color with the Silhouette, and also share another method for layering heat transfer vinyl. Last month I shared a post on how to layer heat transfer vinyl in which I used what I called ... [Read More]