Category: Skills

Check out this Cute Frankenstein
With Halloween only a few weeks away how about a cute lighted bucket for you front porch? Halloween Frankenstein can be used on the bucket, a shirt, a trick or treat bucket, sign, etc. He is just so Franken cute!!

I made a bucket and then I made a wood sign with the same file. He is so fun and versatile.

This weeks FREE Halloween PNG/SVG/cut file can be found in the Freebie Library. File number is 54 (remember the password is always in the bottom of your weekly email from me). I have also created a video tutorial along with some quick directions below on how I made this lighted bucket.. I can’t wait to see your projects!!

Remember to join our Facebook Craft Group!!!

I am so excited to let you know that I started a Facebook Craft Group. The goal of the group is to welcome ALL crafters. I craft in different mediums, styles and type. Wood, vinyl, paint, sublimation, tumblers, etc. No matter what you do this group is for you. Come and join us!!! Click the link! Crafty Paws for All Cricut Silhouette Glowforge Sublimation and More

Halloween Frankenstein Bucket Supply List
- Cutting Machine and software
- Frankenstein, Number 54 (click on the link)
- Vinyl colors of your choice
- 5 Gallon Bucket w/lid – I purchased mine from Wal-mart
- Lights pod and batteries – I purchased mine from Amazon
- Parchment Paper
- Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife, transfer tape, etc
- Rubbing alcohol
- Acetone
- Cotton pads
- Scrapper
Video Tutorial – Frankenstein Bucket

Here are the steps I took to make the Frank Buckets

Step 1 – Lets prep our Buckets! Scrape the stickers off the lid and the bucket. I used a scrapper to get mine off. I found if i could lift a section and then get under I could lift the sticker off and remove. Use the acetone and cotton pad to remove any residual parts. Once that is done use the Alcohol and a pad to clean and prep your surface. Set aside to dry. I reused a bucket so this was already done.

Step 2 – Now load your free file into your cutting software and cut it out in your vinyl of choice.

Step 3 – Now to weed our vinyl
- Start with weeding vinyl – I find a pin pen helps to remove the small pieces of vinyl from the center of the words. I also like to use weeding boxes too.
- Apply transfer tape for the face. When I cut my vinyl out I put the hair, stitches and eyes together. Then i could place the rest of the facial features as I wanted.
- Peel off vinyl backing off.
- Now apply the face to the bucket. I did a hinge method. The hinge method is where you take part of the backing away from the vinyl. Apply that half. Then fold over and apply the other half.
- Next apply the nose base and mouth.
- Time for the Eyes and tooth. I used parchment paper to do this part. Apply the transfer tape to the eye balls and pull the backing off. Lay your parchment paper on the bucket. Now line your eyes up. Once you have it where want it. Attach the transfer tape to the bucket. Then lift it up, remove the parchment and lay the eyes and transfer tape down.
- Repeat to do the tooth and nose center.
Step 4 – Assemble and add your light. You could use double sided tape or hook and loop if you want your light to stay in one spot.

Step 5 – Play with the fun lights, I turned my to green for Frank and enjoy!!!

How to get your FREE Files

To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!! Also, remember I include it in the bottom of the weekly email too! 😉 ) and download Number 54 – Frankenstein. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS.

I really hope you enjoy Frankenstein. Remember a ? Pinterest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

Happy Fall Pumpkins

Frankenstein, Halloween Frankenstein, So Franken Cute

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September 23, 2021
Happy Fall Pumpkins Sublimation Door Mat
Happy Fall! I love fall! The colors, the cooler nights, the smells, etc. So I am sharing with you my Happy Fall Pumpkins. I am using the files to do sublimation on a door mat. This is the perfect addition to any fall decor.

I printed the design out on my convert to sublimation Epson printer and purchased ink off of Etsy. Then I pressed the image using my 15×15 heat press. I had to do 2 presses to got both halves. Check out the video tutorial to learn more.

This weeks FREE Happy Fall Pumpkins PNG/SVG/cut file can be found in the Freebie Library. File number is 53 (remember the password is always in the bottom of your weekly email from me). I have also created a video tutorial along with some quick directions below on how I made this beautiful door mat.. I can’t wait to see your projects!!

Remember to join our Facebook Craft Group!!!

I am so excited to let you know that I started a Facebook Craft Group. The goal of the group is to welcome ALL crafters. I craft in different mediums, styles and type. Wood, vinyl, paint, sublimation, tumblers, etc. No matter what you do this group is for you. Come and join us!!! Click the link! Crafty Paws for All Cricut Silhouette Glowforge Sublimation and More

Happy Fall Pumpkins Sublimation Mat Supply List
- Sublimation Printer – I converted an Epson WF7720
- Sublimation Ink
- Sublimation Paper. I like A Sub 105
- Happy Fall Pumpkins (click on the link)
- Door Mat – The mat I am using is from Lowe’s
- Butcher Paper or parchment paper
- Lint Roller
- Heat Press
- Heat Tape
- Bonus project – Shirt for sublimation – I used a heather shirt. They normally have a higher polyester count. Also, my shirt is a light blue heather and remember sublimation will pick up that lighter color.
Video Tutorial – Happy Fall Pumpkins

Here are the steps I took to make the Happy Fall Pumpkins Door Mat

Step 1 – Using a sublimation printer, ink and paper, print the PNG file out. There are two different PNG files to choose from. The difference is the big pumpkin. MAKE SURE YOU MIRROR THE PRINT!

Step 2 – Heat up your heat press to 400 degrees.

Step 3 – While the heat press is warming up use the lint roller to clean the mat off. Then put the image on the mat. Use heat tape to tape it down well. I have a 15x15in press so I had to do 2 presses. I also wanted to make sure that the image does not move while moving the mat. So use enough tape to make sure it doesn’t. I also found something to lift the mat side up that was not in the press. The goal is to avoid ghosting images.

Step 4 – Once everything taped down and the press is at 400 degrees. Place a piece of parchment or butcher paper over the image. Press for 60 seconds.

Step 5 – Once the first press is done, move the mat to the other side and press again.

Step 6 – Pull the image off the mat once everything is complete

Step 7 – BONUS – Let’s make a shirt. Take your shirt and place a piece of parchment paper between the layers of the shirt.

Step 8 – Place image on the shirt and tape down and press for 60 seconds. – REMEMBER: when using colored shirt you will pick up a more of a vintage look.

Step 8 – Enjoy!

How to get your FREE Files

To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!! Also, remember I include it in the bottom of the weekly email too! 😉 ) and download Number 53 – Happy Fall Pumpkins. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS.

I really hope you enjoyed the Happy Fall Pumpkins. Remember a ? Pinterest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

Happy Fall Pumpkins

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September 20, 2021
With Fall in the Air lets Make a Sunflower Round
Fall is in the air so I design a pretty Sunflower Round. The Sunflower SVG has three different words you can use. You can also leave the words off and just use the Sunflower.

I made my round with a mix of paint and a wood overlay of the Sunflower outline. However, this can be done with all paint using a stencil or vinyl for the words and sunflower. This is such a versatile project. This would be pretty on a door mat, sign, tote bag, etc. So many options.

This weeks FREE Sunflower SVG/cut file can be found in the Freebie Library. File number is 51 (remember the password is always in the bottom of your weekly email from me). I have also created a video tutorial along with some quick directions below on how I made this beautiful Sunflower Round. I can’t wait to see your projects!!

Introducing my Facebook Craft Group!!!

I am so excited to let you know that I started a Facebook Craft Group. The goal of the group is to welcome ALL crafters. I craft in different mediums, styles and type. Wood, vinyl, paint, sublimation, tumblers, etc. No matter what you do this group is for you. Come and join us!!! Click the link! Crafty Paws for All Cricut Silhouette Glowforge Sublimation and More

Sunflower Round Supply List
- Cutting Machine and software
- Sunflower Round (click on the link)
- Masking Vinyl (like oramask or starmask or mylar
- Prepped MDF board – I cut the sunflower outline overlay on the Glowforge. However, vinyl works too!!!
- Stain or paint of Choice – I painted the round grey and white. The sunflower I used black and then yellow for sunflower
- Sand paper or sanding block – to prep your round
- 18″ Round or round to your size
- Painters tape
- Brushes and Make-up sponges – get my from the Dollar Tree
- Ribbon and floral to finish your round
- Staple gun
- Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife, transfer tape, etc
Video Tutorial – Sunflower Round

Here are the steps I took to make the Round

Step 1 – Prep your board by sanding it. Find your board center and then use painters tape to mark your line. I then painted the one half grey. I had to mix paint for my grey. I didn’t have anything light enough. I used a heat gun to speed of drying. Once the grey is dry, tape that side off and use white to do the bottom half.

Step 2 – While everything is drying(if needed). Open the SVG file in your cutting software (note: if you have the free version of Silhouette studio you will need the DFX files). Size the sign according to the board you will be working with. Use your masking vinyl or mylar to cut out the sunflower petals. Then cut your sunflower outline in either wood or vinyl.

Step 3 – Once your stencil or mylar is cut do your weeding. Remember you are weeding the parts you will be painting. Mylar is great for making reusable stencils. If you are using vinyl for your sunflower outline weed that now and use transfer tape on the vinyl.

Step 4 – Lay your stencil or mylar on your round. Since I was using a wood over lay I used it to help me line everything up. If used vinyl you can do the same thing, however, use a piece of parchment paper. Remove the backing to the vinyl and then lay it on the parchment so it doesn’t stick. Line everything up and apply the stencil mask or mylar. Note: you can paint outside your lines, I know…it’s ok on this one to go outside the lines. The vinyl or wood will cover it.

Step 5 – Now paint the sunflower leaves. I used a make up sponge. TIP: Light paint and light handed goes a long way. If you put too much paint on the sponge or are too heavy handed you will cause bleeding. I went over my leaves a couple of times. It did not take any extra time and it dries faster this way.

Step 6 – I set my round to the side and painted my Sunflower outline and Hi black.

Step 6 – I then applied the wood to the top of the round. If things don’t line totally back up?? It’s ok. You can always touch up with a little paint. Nobody will notice. I had to “touch” up a few spots myself.

Step 7 – Now to make a bow and add your floral. I used 4 kinds of ribbon for the bow. I cut 2 strips of each about 15″ long. You can watch the video for this portion. I also had a piece of floral wire read to tie off the bow. You could also use a zip tie. So take each piece of ribbon and fold two thirds of it into a loop. Leave a third hanging. Pinch where the loop meets. Then do the same with the next piece of ribbon. Do this until all 8 pieces are looped and pinched in your hand. It should look like a ribbon bouquet at this point. Now take your wire or zip tie and tie it off where you have it pinched. Now fluff. I pulled the tails out to the side and fluff the loops. NOTE: If you dont want to do a pow you could use a larger sunflower in its place and fill in the florals more.

Next take your florals and your staple gun and apply to the round. I used ¼” staples. You are probable wondering why staples vs glue, that is due to heat. I have had florals fall off and I am not a light handed gluer either. I have a North facing door so the heat can get crazy. You could do the glue and then add the staples. If just makes sure that if you are selling your round you dont have to worry about fall off. Once I had my florals I added the bow.

Step 8 – Look how pretty!!!! Enjoy!

How to get your FREE Files

To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!! Also, remember I include it in the bottom of the weekly email too! 😉 ) and download Number 51 – Sunflower Round. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS.

I really hope you enjoyed the sunflower round. Remember a ? Pinterest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

Sunflower Round, Sunflower, Sunflower Svg

Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs.
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September 9, 2021
The Football Shirt BLEACHing Report!
Football season is upon us so time to make a fun Bleached Football Shirt. The FREE files, yes there are 2, this week are a Football Outline and Yard Lines! The outline could be used as the full football or just the top laces. The yard lines can be broken down and used for smaller projects!!

This weeks FREE Football Outline and Yard Lines can be found in the Freebie Library. File numbers are 47 and 48. I have also created a video tutorial along with some directions on how I made my shirt and some pointers! Remember to please share what you created! Check me out on Facebook and Instagram and remember a pintrest pin is always appreciated!!

Football Shirt Supply List
- Cutting Machine or Glowforge and software
- Football Outline and Yard Lines (click on the link)
- Shirt – I used a Gildan 50/50 Heather Soft blend
- Stencil Material – You can use Acrylic, Vinyl or Mylar (I used a 5ml Mylar – It is re-usable
- Bleach
- Peroxide – to neutralize
- Something to go between the shirt layers while bleaching – cardboard, tote lid or garbage bag
- Spray bottle for the bleach
- Spray Adhesive – only needed for the mylar
Video Tutorial – Bleach Football Shirt

Here are the steps I took to make my bleach shirt

12PD Football and Yard lines

Step 1 – Load the free cutting file into your favorite cutting software. I used Mylar for my stencil. This material is re-usable. You will have to check for cut setting for your machine type. I could have also cut out of acrylic on the Glowforge if I was make a lot of shirts. If you plan on that please let me know. I can do something like that for you. Using vinyl is an option, remember it is single use.

Step 2 – Cut your material. Then weed the spots where you want the bleach to go.

Step 3 – It was a beautiful sunny day here in Wisconsin when I did my shirt so the bleach process did not take long. I put a garbage bag between the shirt layers. Then laid the shirt on the lawn. I then took my mylar and spray adhesive and applied it to the back of my stencil. Then I laid the stencils down on the shirt where I wanted them

Step 4 – Lets Bleach!!! Then I took my spritz bottle, I did you full bleach since my shirt was a blend. Now, spray bottles do matter. I bleached before and my spritzer nozzle was not the best. I find I like the fine misters. You can reuse the Dawn power wash bottles too! They work great. I then sprayed my shirt. If you watch in the video you will see it went fairly quickly!!! Once I had the football and yard lines the way I wanted them I pulled the stencils and sprayed the rest of the shirt. I also removed the spritzer out of the bottle and sprinkled the bleach on the shirt for an extra effect and style

Step 5 – Once your shirt is at the bleach level you want, take it and put it in a cold water peroxide bath. It does not take much. This neutralizes the bleaching process. Once that is done toss in the wash and dry!

Step 6 – You could add a saying like Game Day or something. I kept my more neutral. Wear and enjoy!!!

How to get your FREE Football and Yard Lines File

To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!! Also, remember I include it in the bottom of the weekly email too! 😉 ) and download Number 47 – Footbal Outline and 48 Yard Lines. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS.

I hope you enjoy the FREE files. Thank you again for stopping by and being part of my dream and 12 Paw Designs! Have an absolutely amazing day!!!

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Yardlines SVG

12PD Football and Yard lines

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August 20, 2021
Teacher Pencil – Live Love Teach
This week I am sharing a fun Free Teacher Pencil with either Live Love Teach or Welcome cut file! You can change colors, mix media, put it on a board, etc.

This weeks FREE SVG can be found in the Freebie Library as number 46 Teacher Pencil. I am going to use the file and make a fun subway tile!! The video and steps are too are below. This project is quick, fun and inexpensive and would be an awesome little gift. You could put it on a shirt or duplicate to make a trio and decorate a mug, shirt, etc.

Teacher Pencil Tile Supply List
- Cutting Machine and software
- Teacher Pencil FREE File (click on the link)
- Vinyl and Transfer tape of choice
- Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife and parchment paper
- Alcohol and cotton pad
Teacher Pencil Video Tutorial

Let Your Creativity go…

Teacher Pencil DIY Steps….

Step 1 – Open the SVG file in your cutting software (note: if you have the free version of Silhouette studio you will need the DFX files). Size the file elements as need for the project you are making. I like to use weeding boxes to help me weed my vinyl. Cut your vinyl out. Make sure all your pieces are cut before ejecting from the cutting machine.

For my tile I mixed glossy vinyl with glitter vinyl.

Step 2 – Use the alcohol and cotton pad and clean the surface of your tile. You want all the oils from hands, etc off of the tile and then set aside to dry.

Step 3 – Time to weed your vinyl. This project is fairly easy to weed. The thin lines for the pencils with a little hard. I used a tweezers to hold down an edge and then weed. I also left the words in there and cut to make it easier to place.

Step 4 – Time to layer the vinyl. I did the layering on the tile due to the different parts and to make sure they lined up properly. You can use parchment paper to assist or eye ball and go!!!

I did lay my eraser down wrong, however, i pulled it off and trimmed it and it was just fine!

Step 5 – Add ice and your drink and watch the fun color change!

How to get your FREE Files

To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!! IT ALSO IS INCLUDED EVERY WEEK IN MY NEWSLETTER!!) and download Number 45 Teacher Pencil. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS.

PIN ME Please!!!!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and thank you again for stopping by and being part of my dream and 12 Paw Designs! Have an amazing week! Remember a ? Pintrest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

Also, follow me, links below, to see fun stuff I make through out the week. Items will be going into the shop!
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If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

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August 6, 2021