Tuesday, August 11, 2009

OMG! OMG! I made the Chirp Newsletter


I can't believe I was mentioned in the CHIRP Cricut Newsletter.


Here is the link to the post that was referenced there.






I made this with the heat transfer vinyl. I buy mine at H&H sign supply. They have some great colors. I've used all of the brands they carry. This particular shirt is made with the Siser.


Easy directions - make sure to flip any designs you do - the iron on vinyl you do in reverse. Also see my blog entry on setting up text for iron on. Cut and weed your design, then once placed on, I use parchment paper over it. On the cotton setting of your iron, place iron firmly on the decal - hold and press hard a full 6-8 seconds, then gently start moving the iron around for about 15 more seconds. Most iron on vinyl is cold peel, so wait at least 45-60 seconds before puling off the backing. (always follow the directions according to the specific vinyl you use). Then you're done! Wash and dry normally.


Tips:

1. I don't do this on very humid days

2. wash and iron your garment before doing this

3. It is hard to start the weeding of the vinyl - use a fork or craft knife and just nick the corner of where you are trying to weed, it makes starting the weeding easier
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7 comments:

  1. Pattie McGinnisAugust 11, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Congrats, on the Chirp Newsletter..

    I have a question about the vinyl that you used... I was on the H&H website,, just wondering what to look for...
    They have a bundle pack for $31.00 with 5 color choses... Is this the one that you used?

    Thanks.

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  2. sandraAugust 11, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    What you consider making a video?I know it sounds easy it would just help out more, please!

    I saw you in the chirp news too!

    Sandra

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  3. cardmkrLeslieAugust 12, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    For the iron vinyl, you want to look on the H&H website under "Heat Transfer Materials". The 5 rolls for 31 is the GT5- this is an outdoor vinyl (it can't be ironed)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 16, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I'm confused...under "heat transfer" there seems to be many vinyl products. Can you tell me which is the one that you use.
    Thanks
    Sheila

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  5. J. HunleyAugust 17, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    congrats on making the chirp...its an awesome feeling isn't it..I got really emotional when my joy fold card made the chirp I had over 15000 hits to my post

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  6. judydAugust 18, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Thank you. I finally found your site. I was trying out the heat transfer on t-shirt and it was not working thanks to you I think I know what I have doen wrong. Off to the store to get parchment paper and another t-shirt. Oh well a 5.00 leason.
    You are always the greatest help.
    Judy

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  7. Tami GOctober 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    LOVE IT.. how cute.. thanks for the dl...

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