If you love DIY craft projects and Valentine’s Day decor, then you’re going to love the four fun craft projects using Valentine SVGs that I have for you! It can be so enjoyable to decorate for holidays or seasons, and Valentine’s Day certainly tops the list for me. February is often a dreary and cold month for many, and incorporating bright colors can really boost your mood. It’s true-especially shades of red and purple! Does that make crafting or creating artwork a scientific endeavor? I say sure, why not!
Buying decor or gifts can be expensive, and you may not get exactly what you want; no need to stress out searching for Valentine gift ideas. Let’s craft together and make some funny valentine t-shirt designs, paper Valentine crafts, and more! Today, I’m going to show you four fun and easy Valentine projects that anyone can do, including two step-by-step tutorials. Let’s get crafting!
Some crafters love card making or other papercrafts, and others shy away from it and prefer vinyl. I’ll tell you a secret…I fall into the second group. Shh, don’t tell anyone! With this project, I was stepping outside my comfort zone and created my first layered papercraft project. Eek! I wanted to use a layered design and then glue it onto a simple card, and that’s exactly what I accomplished. While I ran into a few bumps along the way, I’m happy with the result. Plus, I learned a few things that I want to share with you, my crafty friends!
I chose a layered heart design from Okadee SVG that I bought recently during $1 Deals (my favorite day of the month). I created a rectangle shape in Cricut Design Space that was 10 inches wide by 7 inches tall, which, when folded in half, gave me a 5x7 card. I don’t have a scoring wheel for my Cricut, so I just creased the paper and folded it, which worked fine. Cut this out on card stock, make sure you use 65 lb weight, and then set it aside. Now open and resize your SVG to fit within your card size. Cut each layer separately, using the intricate card stock setting the graphic designer recommended.
Here’s what I learned about assembling these designs: Don’t use foam dots for each layer! I did, and my heart is really tall, which isn’t ideal for mailing. I think gluing a few layers together and using foam dots between other layers would be ideal. I used adhesive vinyl for the text and just cut out a fun Valentine quote. Simple, easy, and fun to create! If you like video tutorials, check out How To Make 3D Layered Designs over on our YouTube Channel.
Creatives, are you filled with love and adoration? Or perhaps a bit of sass and sarcasm? No matter which group you belong to (maybe both), you’ll love the fantastic Valentine t-shirt designs you can create! For this project, I picked I Can't Believe I'm Not Sick Of You Yet SVG from the Plus Section on Design Bundles. Working with apparel can be challenging for some crafters and makers. Lining up the design, sizing it to fit, pressing layers, and so on. Phew! I have a few tips and tricks for you to help you succeed.
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These tips and tricks can be applied to just about every project you’re working on. Once you’ve done these enough times, they become second nature, or eventually, you may just have an instinct for it. I love working with multiple colors of HTV, glitter, holographic, opal, and all the shiny and sparkly materials. I also enjoy simple designs with just one color. Try and match your design to the colors, material, and substrate you’re working on, and you’ll get some fantastic and even artistic results! What do you enjoy when it comes to t-shirt designs? For a video tutorial, check out this How To Make T-Shirts With Your Cricut video on our YouTube Channel.
Creating door hangers and other wood signs can be an easy DIY for crafters! One of the great things about working with wood is that you can choose from a few different techniques. For this tutorial, I’ve elected to use HTV for my sign. You might be wondering why I chose this material. Let me share! I wanted to include that same stunning holographic HTV I used on my sign, and without using glitter (which won’t last as well in the elements), I can’t get that same sparkle. Who doesn’t love sparkle and glitter? Plus, HTV is easier to weed, and you don’t have to mess with paint, transfer tape, or any of those other aspects the other techniques would require.
Working with round objects can be difficult when it comes to lining up your design. Measuring your sign will help you determine how large to size your design before making any cuts.
To make it easier for yourself, you can create a template within your software. Create a circle the size of your blank sign in your software-either Design Space or Silhouette Studio, and then fit your design inside. Simply unlock the proportions and adjust them to what you need. I left only a little wiggle room on either side of the sign, but you can leave more if you’re more comfortable with that.
Now is the time to edit your design in any way you wish. If you’re a visual person and prefer seeing your design with the colors you’re working with, you can group your layers accordingly. I chose to only edit a few sections and leave the others as they were close enough to the HTV colors I’m working with.
Once you’ve organized your colors into groups, you can then set up your cutting mat with your HTV (don’t forget to mirror) and then press “Make It.” You’ll have to load, cut, and unload your mat for each color/group you’re using. The one thing I love about Cricut is how fast the process can be for cutting multiple colors!
When layering any design, it’s important to determine which layer to do first, no matter the material. Based on the Valentine SVG I chose, the tree must be pressed first, followed by the two text elements. Before I placed my sign on the heat press, I made sure to line up the tree and then do a “dry run” with the first word.
This is another reason that working with HTV can make the job easier! The backing of adhesive vinyl is super sticky, and it would be hard to lay down one layer of vinyl on top of another without it sticking permanently and not ruining your hard work.
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These steps are optional and depend on what you want to do with your sign. While my wood round is relatively small for a door hanger, you can find larger ones. I like these because of how thin they are, which makes them easy to press with my heat press. Thicker signs will need a household iron or an Easy Press to get a good “seal.”
Bow-making tutorials are everywhere, and you can find one that matches your preferred style. I wanted something small that didn’t detract from the design, so I just did the fanned-out style. No matter what route you go, you’ll need ribbons of various sizes and patterns and scissors. Once you’ve completed it, you can attach a hanger on the back. Since this sign is so thin and lightweight, I just hot glued some jute onto the back.
You can prop up your sign on a shelf or mantle or add a hanger and display it that way; the choice is up to you! I wanted to add a touch of Valentine decor to my front porch, so I hung my sign on my front door.
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to create some DIY gifts, and this sweet candy jar is a great option! You can use whatever type of jar or container you like, as long as it has a smooth surface to work with. I just used one I had on hand.
Use a flexible measuring tape like the one used by sewists to measure your container. If you don’t have one, you can use a piece of string or similar to wrap around it and then measure that with a ruler or tape measurer.
Once you know the size you’re working with, you can upload your SVG design and resize it to fit. For this craft, you can use a similar technique as I did for the door sign and create a rectangle to help guide you. I elected not to do this since my design would be larger than the mat if I grouped it all in a straight line.
I ended up making 2 “groups” for this-one with three sets and one with two sets. I’ve also recolored the groups to match the vinyl I’m using.
Since I’ve grouped and attached the different parts and colors in your software, I can now send each through my cutting machine.
Top Tip: Use a piece of painter’s tape when weeding your vinyl. I promise it will make the process so much quicker!
This is a layered design and includes multiple colors of adhesive vinyl. There are different techniques for doing this process; layering on the item itself or layering the vinyl while it is still on the paper backing. I’ve elected to go with the second option.
Add each group until the design is complete. Leave the assembled design on the paper backing until you’re ready to apply.
Another top tip: use the same piece of transfer tape. This will reduce the stickiness and make it easier for your vinyl to release without picking up pieces as you pull the tape away.
One bonus to assembling your vinyl like this is you can test out spacing before applying. I used a rubber band to hold the two sections in place on my jar to make sure I could line it up straight.
Cut a piece of transfer tape slightly larger than your design and lay it onto your design, making sure to burnish it well, from both the front and the back. Slowly peel back the transfer tape at a 45-degree angle. If your vinyl doesn’t want to stick, burnish it a little more. Once it’s completely transferred to the tape, you can now place it on your jar. Round objects can be hard to keep from moving, so lay your jar onto something that will hold it in place, like a bean bag or a bag of rice. I didn’t have either of those on hand, so I used a piece of drawer liner material. Sometimes we have to get creative, don’t we?
Before placing your vinyl, be sure to clean the jar well with rubbing alcohol and allow it to dry fully. Align your vinyl and then slowly press it into place, moving from either the middle outward or one end to the other. Burnish with your squeegee as you go, making sure that all parts have adhered.
Repeat the process to remove your transfer tape, and then fill your completed jar with your favorite candy! If you’re going to gift this, then pick a candy that the recipient enjoys and add a nice note to go along. Or share it together!
And that’s a wrap, crafters, and makers! I hope that one of these four DIY craft projects using Valentine SVGs has inspired you. With just a few materials, you can bring your Valentine gift ideas to life!
As always, if you do make anything using Design Bundles files, be sure to share a picture of it in our Facebook Group, The Design Bundles Customer Community. We love to see what you create!
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