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SVG files, tutorials and more for your electronic cutter.
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- Plush Elves
- Heat Transfer Vinyl (I used white and black)
- Mini Iron or Mini Press
- Weeding Tool
- Electronic cutter (cricut explore, silhouette or other cutter)
- Cut File (available for free in my resource library)
HERE’S WHAT YOU DO
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE FREE SVG FILE
The first thing you’ll need to do is get the free SVG file you’ll use for this project. I keep all the SVG files I use for the projects I make in my SVG Library. These SVG files work with Cricut and Silhouette machines, as well as many others. This library is open to everyone and is free! You can access the library here. Look for the file called Elf Kit. It will be listed under the category-Craftmas 2020 – Day 12.
STEP 2: PREPARE THE HEAT TRANSFER VINYL
Open the design in your software program. Resize the design to 10″ wide and leave the height proportional. You can also type out some names if you want to add those to your elves.
When everything is sized correctly, you can cut the design with your Cricut or Silhouette. Since we are using Heat Transfer Vinyl, you will need to mirror the design before cutting it. You’ll also want to put the clear shiny carrier sheet on your mat.
Once everything is cut, remove the vinyl from your cutting mat and weed away the excess vinyl.
Use a weeding tool to remove the pieces inside of the letters.
Once everything is weeded, cut apart all of the individual design elements.
STEP 3: APPLY HEAT TRANSFER VINYL TO ELVES
Grab your heat press and heat it up. Pick an element and place it on the elf.
Use the mini press to press the design onto the elf. You’ll want to press for about 15 seconds.
Then, pull off the clear carrier sheet.
Repeat these steps with the other design elements.
These little elves are so much fun to create. I just love the little glasses.
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These are absolutely adorable! Hope I can find some locally. Thank you for this tutorial.