Hey, y'all! If you're reading this, you probably like to make things. Am I right? I know I do. When I have a day where I can craft all day long, it makes me so happy. A quote I've heard that fits my life is, "I Just Want to Make Pretty Things." Making pretty things makes me happy. So when this month's Silhouette Challenge theme was Typography/Word Art, I decided a graphic tee with that life-fitting quote was the perfect project to make. Today I'm going to show you how I made it, and I'm offering you the free cut file so that you can make your own. Please be sure to stick around until the end of the post where you'll find 21 other Silhouette word art projects to inspire you.
If you want to make your own graphic tee, you'll need a T-shirt and heat transfer vinyl.
I bought a roll of gold vinyl from Silhouette when they had their big Black Friday sale, and my T-shirt came from Belk.
Of course, you'll need a design to cut from the vinyl, so I'm giving you the "I Just Want to Make Pretty Things" word art graphic I created.
You can download the graphic {HERE}. I've already reversed the design for you so that you can simply cut it with your Silhouette. (If you'd like to use the design for another project, you'll just need to mirror it to "un-reverse" it.)
To cut my HTV, I used the machine setting for regular Silhouette heat transfer material. (If you're not sure what settings to use to cut your vinyl, you can always start with the machine settings and do a test cut first.) I cut the vinyl without using the mat.
Note: When using HTV, remember to cut it with the shiny side down.
Once my HTV was cut, I weeded the design. I don't have a fancy weeding tool, so I just always use my craft knife.
After I weeded the design, I centered it onto my T-shirt and ironed it on following the HTV package directions.
Don't you just love my new shirt? I feel like it looks like a fancy graphic tee you'd buy from a chic store.
Side Note: Photographing metallic lettering on a tee is hard work, y'all. Acting like a goofball because I don't always know how to pose in front of the camera is not. ;)
I'm excited (can't you tell?) about the fact that now YOU can easily make your own totally fabulous graphic tee that will make you feel just as excited as I am.
Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?
My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!
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My Paper Craze // 2.
The Stamp Doc // 3.
Peanut Life Adventures // 4.
Creative Ramblings // 5.
Pitter and Glink // 6.
The Thinking Closet // 7.
Single Yet Married Mom // 8.
unOriginalMom // 9.
Sisters, What! // 10.
Where The Smiles Have Been // 11.
From Whine to Whine // 12.
Adventures in All Things Food // 13.
Practically Functional // 14.
Patina Paradise // 15.
Please Excuse My Craftermath... // 16.
Weekend Craft // 17.
Two Purple Couches // 18.
Ribbons & Glue // 19.
TitiCrafty // 20.
Simply Kelly Designs // 21.
Confessions of an Overworked Mom // 22.
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With all these great projects to look at, I hope you feel inspired to whip up a Silhouette project of your own soon. Happy crafting!
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I love your new shirt! The gold was a great choice!
ReplyDeleteGlenna @ My Paper Craze
Bethany,
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet. I love how you made this shirt.
Very neat. I have never used my Silhouette to make a t-shirt before. Definitely need to try this.
ReplyDeleteVery neat. I have never used my Silhouette to make a t-shirt before. Definitely need to try this.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, plus you are beautiful in the photos! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteHi! I love this shirt! Do you mind telling me the names of the fonts that you used?
ReplyDeleteHi, Angelica! Thanks so much! For the "I just want to make" phrase, I used Catalina Avalon Slab. For the "pretty things" part, I used Very Berry Pro.
DeleteNo, I don't really like to make things. I just like to live vicariously through your creativity. ;) Such a darling shirt.
ReplyDeleteWay too cute Bethany!!! You are very photogenic. I've been a silent reader for a while (it has been a rough 2015, but things are getting better!). As always, thanks for sharing. Kim
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this! I found you via Silhouette's Instagram, btw. So...I downloaded the file, but the "I just want to make" portion of the image does not translate over, and instead shows up as a blocky, generic font. Could it be because I have not updated to the current version of Silhouette Studio?
ReplyDeleteHi, Liz! I'm so glad you found your way over to my blog via Silhouette's Instagram! I apologize for the problem with the file. I forgot to weld the letters together of the "I just want to make" part. I'm so glad you caught this so that I could fix it. (Otherwise, anyone without the font I used won't be able to have the pretty words!) Would you mind clicking on the link in the post again to re-download the new corrected file and tell me if it works now? It should, but I want to make sure. Thanks again for your sweet words!
DeleteLove the shirt and you look fantastic in front of the camera!
ReplyDeleteI am having the same issue as Liz. Is it because we may not have that font? Would you mind sharing what font you used?
ReplyDeleteHi! You're correct. I forgot to weld the first few words together to create an "image" rather than a word made up of fonts. (If that makes sense...) I edited the file, and hopefully now if you click on the link in the post and download the file again, you should be able to view the complete graphic the way I designed it. I apologize for the mistake. Please let me know if it works for you now. And just in case, the font I used for the top of the design is Catalina Avalon Slab. Have a great day!
DeleteGreat, got it! Thank you!
DeleteLove your design. The T shirt looks fabulous.
ReplyDeletethat is just completely awesome.
ReplyDeleteSophia
someplaceinthemidst.blogspot.com
This is such a cute shirt and in my fave colors! I really love your design, but was wondering if you have download for cricut users!
ReplyDeleteJanet
Thanks so much for your awesome comment! I only have experience with the Silhouette, so unfortunately, I don't have a download for Cricut users. Sorry. :( Have a great day!
DeleteLove it! What type of gold vinyl is it?
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I would love to put it on a big sign in my craft room. I know its been awhile but is there any chance you could convert the file to a SVG cut file so that us cricut users can use it too?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Lisa
This is adorable! Great job! I'd love to put it on a big sign in my craft room. Any chance you can convert it to a SVG cut file so that us Cricut users can us it too.
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