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Techniques for layering HTV using the knockout method
Hi everyone, it’s Bonnie from Expressionsvinyl.com. I want to show you how quick and easy it is to use a knockout method (also known as subtract or cookie cutter) using your silhouette. A knockout method allows for the appearance of multi-layered vinyl, but eliminates the bulkiness of layers by using only one layer.Let’s get started:Materials used:
Grey Stripflock Black, White, and Royal Blue Siser EasyweedFonts:
LD Elegance BoldImpactWhen selecting font choose a bold thick font, as
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Nov 7th 2017
Cloud shirt with layered heat transfer vinyl
Hey crafty friends! Kayla here today to show you how to make this ridiculously cute shirt by layering EasyWeed HTV! If you have yet to enter the world of this fabulous heat transfer vinyl then please click on the link and try it out. Seriously, it cuts like butter and layers like a dream.To make a shirt like mine you'll need the following colors of EasyWeed:Light PinkWhiteBlackYou'll also need a blank grey shirt and an iron.(1) As always, I start by cutting out and weeding my designs all at
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Jul 24th 2017
Bike Pillow
Hello again everyone, This week I needed to create a trendy bike pillow to add to our red couch.To get started, I found a bike frame that I liked. I then used the trace tool in the Silhouette to create the image within the program. Once the image was created, it was time to cut it out.Using the heat transfer vinyl, I had to reverse the image and cut it out backwards so I can iron it on the pillow case. REMEMBER, when using heat transfer vinyl to reverse the image before you cut it out so it
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Apr 20th 2014
Easy Baby Clothes Embellishments
Hi there! I’m Lisa Mabey from Mabey She Made It. There’s something so cute about newborn clothes. I can’t help myself from embellishing them sometimes. But for those teeny tiny babies, you don’t really want too much going on or all you notice is the clothes, not the precious baby.So when I started putting together a few clothing items for my upcoming baby, I knew I wanted the embellishments to be simple and sweet. I thought some Heat Transfer Vinyl from Expressions Vinyl was the perfect sol
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Apr 14th 2014
Cover Up Those Logos!
so...it's a new year...and i'm getting organized! okay..kinda organized. and only kinda.and part of my organizing strategy is to have the stuff i need to take on the go ready to go...like my dog stuff...all the stuff she needs for the park. leash, ball, Frisbee, poop bags etc...and a bag for my church stuff...and a bag for my crocheting..(i only crochet in the car or at my husband's basketball games)enter old bags that have logos...i know you have at least one....and it's time to make them cute!
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Jan 15th 2013