by Jennifer | Apr 7, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Easter, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
If you are looking for a DIY Easter project, this is a fun way to decorate eggs using your own designs! With your Cricut or Silhouette, you can cut any designs you wish. Then, screen print them on tissue paper using my screen printing with vinyl process. Once the...
by Jennifer | Apr 4, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Easter, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
Let’s make a leopard print bunny t-shirt, just in time for Easter! This 2 color design is printed on a tan shirt using my 1-color screen printing press. If you are just getting started with screen printing at home, you can do this project without the press. I...
by Jennifer | Mar 29, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Easter, Indoor Activities for Kids, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
If you are looking for creative activities to do with your kids at home, this tutorial uses basic Cricut materials and basic art supplies we had at home. No trips to the craft store for this project! I used my screen printing with vinyl method to print geometric...
by Jennifer | Mar 26, 2020 | Beginner Tutorials, Cricut Projects, Ink, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
This post is sponsored by Hanes Brands Inc. The project, process and opinions are all mine. When learning to screen print at home, you might grab a jar of white ink and make your first print on a dark shirt. This is exactly what I did – my very first screen...
by Jennifer | Mar 20, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Gift Ideas, Ink, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
If you love screen printing at home, here is a alternative way to add a creative touch to your designs. I shared tutorial recently about creating a watercolor effect with screen printing inks. This is similar but we are going to use the vinyl to create a basketball...
by Jennifer | Mar 11, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was looking for a vinyl cutter, I compared several makes and models. All of them would cut adhesive vinyl, which is what I use for my screen printing projects, but I was...
by Jennifer | Mar 11, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Ink, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Vinyl Projects
When you are wearing your green this St. Patrick’s Day, consider going green beyond March 17th. The screen printing industry has taken some heat over the years for the chemicals, aerosols and waste involved in printing shirts. While it would be difficult to...
by Jennifer | Mar 1, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Easter, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
This project was completed in partnership with Oriental Trading. The project idea, instructions, and ideas are my own. As part of the Oriental Trading Hip Hop Squad, I was challenged to make an Easter decor project using supplies found on their website. I found so...
by Jennifer | Feb 27, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, St. Patrick's Day, Vinyl Projects
If you recently learned how to screen print, you might be ready to start experimenting with layering inks. Similar to iron-on vinyl, you can layer your ink colors when screen printing. With HTV, it’s easy to see and line up layers. With screen printing you are...
by Jennifer | Feb 21, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
This is my biggest screen printing project yet! I tackled a full size sheet set (top sheet and fitted sheet) plus 2 pillow cases. I used my usual screen printing technique using adhesive vinyl cut on my Cricut machine. The great part about screen printing is that...
by Jennifer | Feb 11, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials
This post was sponsored by Brandwear United. Today is a cold, rainy day here in Texas. It’s the perfect day to wear… and talk about screen printing on long sleeve t-shirts. If you are looking to DIY your own branded t-shirts or maybe you want to sell them,...
by Jennifer | Feb 9, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Ink, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Valentines
One of the most common questions I receive in teaching crafters how to screen print with vinyl is… how do I screen print with glitter? There are screen printing inks out there that include glitter, but I have found that these require a different type of...
by Jennifer | Feb 3, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials
If you are selling your screen printed t-shirts (or any products), adding your logo to the mailing envelope is a simple way to add a professional touch. Did you know you can screen print on poly mailer envelopes to DIY your own branded mailers? This tutorial will...
by Jennifer | Jan 31, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Valentines
One of the many things I love about my Cricut Maker is that it can cut so many different materials. When I was considering which Cricut vinyl cutter to get, I knew the Maker would give me more possibilities in the long run. Their quick swap tool system has allowed me...
by Jennifer | Jan 25, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Design Tips, Screen Printing, Screen Printing Press, Tutorials, Valentines, Vinyl Projects
When you are screen printing a design that has overlapping or touching colors, there are different techniques you can use depending on the result you are trying to achieve. I’m comparing two common methods that I call “overlap” and...
by Jennifer | Jan 22, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Valentines, Vinyl Projects
If you are looking for a DIY Valentine’s treat that isn’t candy, these tic-tac-toe bags make great party favors! Plus, they are really easy to make in bulk using your Cricut or Silhouette. With one small piece of vinyl, I made 4 bags during this...
by Jennifer | Jan 16, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Vinyl Projects
We are always searching chargers in our house. Everyone’s charger looks the same with all of the Apple devices we own. It was time to label everyone’s chargers so we could tell them apart. I created personalized girl empowered bags for my daughters (and...
by Jennifer | Jan 13, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Vinyl Projects
I love getting messages from readers asking for advice on projects. This project was inspired by a DM I received on Instagram from @nolatate.designs with a question about creating a watercolor/brushed effect for the background of a screen printed t-shirt. I...
by Jennifer | Jan 10, 2020 | Beginner Tutorials, Cricut Projects, Design Tips, Screen Printing
If you are new to owning a Cricut or Silhouette vinyl cutting machine, it can be overwhelming. Where do you get started? How do you make your first project? The quickest way to start working on your first project is to use a pre-made design. Today, I’ve teamed...
by Jennifer | Jan 4, 2020 | Cricut Projects, Organization, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Vinyl Projects
In an attempt to get off to an organized start this new year, I spent the day labeling my notebooks. I found these Moleskine journals to keep all of my craft projects and business ideas organized. The blank covers are just begging to be personalized! Using my vinyl...
by Jennifer | Dec 26, 2019 | Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Vinyl Projects
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! We are just a week away from ringing in the New Year. If you received screen printing supplies for Christmas, let’s put them to use and make some customized items for your New Year’s celebration! I have teamed up with the talented...
by Jennifer | Dec 19, 2019 | Christmas, Cricut Projects, Ink, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Tutorials, Vinyl Projects
Recently I shared about Cricut Infusible Ink and how it compares to my method of screen printing with vinyl (read about the comparison here). What I love about Cricut Infusible Ink transfer sheets are the different patterned designs available… patterns that you...
by Jennifer | Dec 13, 2019 | Christmas, Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Screen Printing, Vinyl Projects
Do you coordinate matching pajamas for your family to wear on Christmas morning? I didn’t grow up with this tradition but it has been fun to start it with my family. When the girls were little, it was easy to pick out coordinating PJs, but now that they are a...
by Jennifer | Dec 9, 2019 | Christmas, Cricut Projects, Project Ideas, Tutorials, Vinyl Projects
Christmas is getting closer! As you start to wrap all those gifts, why not add a personalized touch to your wrapping this year. With one piece of vinyl, I made Santa sacks for the entire family. These bags would be perfect for wrapping all of your handmade gifts...
