Holidays/Seasons

Holiday and Seasons HTV
There are many different ways to express creativity and for each person finding what brings you enjoyment will be different. Whatever you feel brings fulfillment to your life, you should be able to do it! To be able to convey your creativity, you want to be able to find unique resources or tools to bring your creations to life! At Expressions Vinyl, we always want to have a wide variety of vinyl designs for you to choose from! That way, whatever you are looking for will be able to be used on your next project. Especially when it comes to the Holiday and Season options that we carry, there is something for each holiday to ensure that you can find themed vinyl for your holiday projects! 

Types of Holiday and Seasons HTV Vinyl 
We have a wide variety of vinyl so whatever you are looking for, you should be able to find it. Being able to find what you are looking for can make all the difference in the final product you create so that you can feel good about what you have done! Here are some of the Holiday and Seasonal Vinyl types that we offer:

Christmas 
Halloween
Different Colored Plaids
Valentine’s Day
St. Patrick's Day 
Spring Themes
Fourth of July
Fall Themes
Winter Themes
Easter
Summer Themes

Whatever holiday you are creating something for, we have something that will work for your project! 

What is HTV?
Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is a special type of vinyl material used in crafting and garment decoration. When you purchase one of our Holiday or Seasonal Vinyl you will receive a 12 inches by 12 inches sheet that comes with a carrier sheet. It is applied to the material or surface through heat. 

Application of Holiday and Seasons HTV 

Create a Design 
Whether you create designs on your own or purchase your designs from others, you want to be sure that your design will fit the desired area for it to go. Once you are happy with your design and the size, you will want to be sure that you mirror it. If you forget to mirror it before cutting, your design will end up backward on the material. 

Cut the Vinyl
Insert the heat transfer vinyl into your cutting machine with the shiny side (the carrier sheet) facing downwards. Adhere to the settings advised for your particular vinyl and cutting device to be sure that you get a good and accurate cut of your design. Once it is cut, use your weeding tool to get off all the excess vinyl on the carrier sheet. This should leave you with your desired design on the carrier sheet. 

Prep the Material 
To have the best chance of a successful transfer you will want to preheat the material surface that you will be transferring the design onto. This will get out any wrinkles, and moisture, and leave a smooth surface for the transfer. It is best practice to use parchment paper or Teflon on top of the material while you are preheating to protect it. 

Place the Design 
Now it is time to place your design onto the material. If you want to be sure of a center design, you can fold the material in half to give you a middle line. Gently fold the carrier sheet with the design on it in half. This will allow you to match up the two middle lines when you are putting the design onto the material. With a gentle folding of the design, it will be pressed out when the heat is applied for transfer. 

Transfer with Heat
Be sure to preheat the item that you are going to be using to transfer the vinyl. For some this will be a heat press and for others that will be with an iron. Both work great when used properly. Be sure to read the instructions that come with the vinyl to ensure that you preheat your heat source to the correct temperature, or check out our heat settings guide. Be sure to add parchment paper or Teflon on top of the design and then use your heat source. Press with even pressure for 10-15 seconds typically. Remove heat from the design. 

Peel Carrier Sheet
Depending on the vinyl, you will either peel the carrier sheet as soon as the heat is removed, or you will let it cool completely before peeling it. Read the directions that came with your vinyl to find out what you should do with your vinyl. 

Although using HTV vinyl is not particularly hard, it is something that you want to be sure that you read all of the instructions for your specific product so that you can get the best results at the end of the project. 

Material Options 
There are a lot of different things that can be done with HTV vinyl. It is great because it gives you a lot of ways that you can be creative and use it. You can make any project that you are working on unique and personal whether it's for you or another individual. All you have to look for is that the material is either cotton, polyester, or a cotton-poly blend. Materials composed of those options will give you the best results that will last. Here are some of the common items that are used when it comes to vinyl:

Hats
Towels
Sweatshirts
T-shirts
Bags
Aprons
Kid Clothing
Blankets
Robes
This is not an all-inclusive list as there are many more options out there. As long as the material is composed of what is listed above, you will be able to use the Holiday and Seasons HTV on your next project! 

Choose Expressions Vinyl 
When it comes time to do your next project, be sure to check out the selection of Holiday and Seasons HTV designs that we carry. With our wide selection, you are sure to find what you are looking for to create your next unique project. At Expressions Vinyl we want to make sure that you have the resources that you need to express your creativity! Contact us with any questions that you may have about our products and how to use them.