A Little Tip for Cricut Vinyl Users

Posted by: Dawn In: "How To" Instructions ()

By now, many of you have probably heard of the adhesive-backed Cricut vinyl that can be used for various home decorating and crafting projects. If you have not had an opportunity to try some projects with this product, I encourage you to give it a try (and soon!). I'm always amazed at what I can make with my machine, and by using the adhesive vinyl, there are even more possibilities!

One of the most common uses for Cricut vinyl is to create wall words and phrases. However, depending on the size of your phrase and the details of the entire design, frustration may set in when you try to apply the letters to your wall. Fortunately, there is a great solution for this problem...

I'm referring to Cricut vinyl transfer tape. It's very simple to use. First, cut out your phrase and any embellishments. Once you are happy with they way the cutouts look, arrange your design on a large flat surface, determining exactly how you want your design to look on the wall.

The vinyl cutouts will adhere to the transfer tape. Very carefully, place the transfer tape on top of your design (sometimes it helps to have two people doing this). Using the squeegee, affix the cutouts to the tape, working from the middle out.

After the front of the cutouts are affixed to the tape, you can then remove the paper backing covering the backs of the Cricut vinyl letters. Using a ruler and level, pencil in some guidelines on the wall where you want the design applied. Using these guidelines, and the guidelines marked on the translucent transfer tape, apply to the wall.

Once you are happy with the position of your cutouts, use the squeegee to press the letters on to the wall and off of the tape. If you are familiar with kids' rub on tattoos, it's the same kind of concept - yep, it's that easy!

Keep checking back for more ideas and tips using Cricut vinyl. As always, if you have any ideas or suggestions to add, please feel free to leave a comment!