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With the weather finally getting warming up, you know what that means---it's baseball season. Like most Moms, you will probably be spending a lot of time at the ballpark this spring (where else would you be) and that means you are going to need something to cute wear,...

So you are working on an HTV project and things aren't going according to plan? We've all been there. But before you toss your cutting machine and all your HTV out your craft room window, we have some tips that we think can help. Today we are covering fixes for a few...

So you've made all these fun, customized shirts with Heat Transfer Vinyl and now you are asking yourself, "How do I care for Heat Transfer Vinyl "? "Can the shirts I make be washed? " Can the shirts with HTV be put in the dryer?"  Confusing right? Don't worry; I am...

  So you've decided you want to jump into the world of heat transfer vinyl (HTV), but you aren't sure which Heat Transfer Vinyl supplies do you really need. "Do I need a heat press"?  "Why do I need a Teflon sheet"?  There are so many questions you may ask...

Do you have a favorite season? Mine is spring because I love the sunshine, the new flowers coming up and opening my windows for fresh air. Spring is also the season for new babies! If there's a new little one in your future, or if you're attending a baby shower then...

It's the month of love, and I couldn't be happier! It's a month full of hearts, roses, and love of course HTV! If you want to make a special shirt for Valentine's Day with HTV to celebrate, read on to learn how to use the knockout technique to layer heat transfer...

I love crafting with my kids. And when it's time to make class valentines they love being part of the creative process. This year we knew we wanted to make something with Heat Transfer Vinyl. So we grabbed some blank favor bags, some candy and made these easy class...

So we are a month into the new year and I am still trying to keep my resolution to stay organized! I love a well-organized home, but keeping the laundry organized always seems to be a struggle. With several little ones in the house, clothes tend to get mixed up a lot....

So your team isn't playing in the big game this weekend, don't feel bad neither is ours. At least we still have the commercials to look forward to, right? So we crafted a few fun designs to wear to the party on Sunday. We couldn't decide which one we liked the most,...

I consider myself a semi-minimalist. I like to stay organized, and I don't keep a lot of "stuff" around my house. With kids, that makes it a little tricky when they come home from school with loads of papers and art projects. So what's one way you can showcase your...

So you've come up with a terrific idea in your mind of a project, picked out the perfect colors of heat transfer vinyl, and then you suddenly panic because you need to add text to the design. No need to fear! We've got you covered. If you're using Silhouette Studio as...

If there's one thing I love, it would be crafting and food! Fortunately, I have a small pantry that keeps my stomach full of yummy snacks. However, my pantry can become unorganized very quickly and look like chaos. So I set out to get my life more organized, and of...

The most common use of heat transfer vinyl is customizing t-shirts, because why pay three times as much for a shirt when you can make your own for way less?! However, once you're done with a big project, remember to save your scraps! There are so many uses for small...

Still searching for a few last minute Christmas gifts?  Then check out these adorable Christmas potholders we made with our white heat transfer vinyl? These potholders are one of our favorite quick and easy gifts to make with white heat transfer vinyl for the...

The holiday season is upon us and with that...all things Christmas! I love this time of year because it means so many opportunities to create fun crafts! I love making custom shirts for any occasion, so why not whip up yourself some funny family Christmas...

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Are you struggling with weeding heat transfer vinyl?  Read on for some tips and tricks to make the process go smoothly:   Always Perform A Test Cut After selecting your cut settings, it's important to always perform a test cut. This will ensure a good cut every...

I love making customized t-shirts as much as the next person, but contrary to popular belief, heat transfer isn't just for shirts! There are so many different surfaces and materials for which you can apply Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV). Let me show you how to apply HTV...

  I love the fall season because, after a long, hot summer, it's nice to breathe in the crisp air and marvel at the beauty of the changing colors. There are so many fall crafts that are easy to create which you can either give as gifts or use to decorate your...

Are you ready for all those cute little trick-or-treaters that are going to descend on your door tonight? Have you been so worried about what the kids are going to wear that you didn't make anything for yourself? Well, no worries; we've got you covered. Pour yourself...

I don't know about you, but fall is definitely our favorite time of the year around here. And when I think fall, I think pumpkin spice! So we created this awesome heat transfer vinyl design for all of our fellow pumpkin spice lovers! Enjoy! Click here to download...

It's finally October, which means pumpkins, witches, goblins, and of course the plethora of CANDY! Going trick-or-treating is an activity that many children look forward to with great anticipation. However, if your little one deals with food allergies, then the...

Crafting is always a fun adventure, but when you bring kids into the mix, it makes the adventure all the more exciting! I love making projects that my kids can help with, and this heat transfer vinyl trick-or-treat tote bag is perfect for the little ones! You can take...

How to do the knockout technique with heat transfer vinyl to create negative space for each color so you’re actually not layering at all.

If I had to pick one phrase that was said most often about babies, it would probably be: "they are growing so fast!" Isn't that true? Babies seem to just sprout overnight and their first year flies by in the blink of an eye. So why not capture their progress with a...

How to fix common heat transfer vinyl issues: backward cuts, difficult weeding, vinyl not adhering, vinyl peeling off

Heat Transfer Vinyl can actually be carefully removed following just a few steps. Please note that this should only be done if absolutely needed. Heat transfer vinyl is meant to be permanent and meant to withstand heat, water, and normal wear. But if you make a mistake in the application and need to re-do it, follow these steps to remove your design

It's that time of year when the air outside starts to cool off and all the kids are packing their lunches to head to school. Making customized t-shirts is the most popular use of heat transfer vinyl! Read on to learn how to make your own customized back-to-school...

The temperatures are heating up outside, so why not fire up the heat press inside and tackle this fun project before the summer is over.  We had a blast creating this project. What a fun way to store your summer essentials. Want to create one as well? Click here to...

How to properly size a heat transfer vinyl image for application on a t-shirt

The hard part is done (or so you thought). You created your design and you LOVE it. It cut and weeded beautifully…now it’s time to “make it stick”. Here are our top 5 tips that will ensure your HTV sticks for the long haul!    #1- Know Your Fabric Not all fabrics were...

“Finally the time has come. You’ve sweated it out and practiced and cut your way to near victory. Now it’s time to get pressing.”

“You’ve got your design and now it’s time to get to work! Below we’ve laid out 7 tips that will help guide you through the cutting process.”

“We know the first cut is always the hardest, so we came up with a guide to jumpstart you from square one.”