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Boho Rainbow For Inspiration and the Mama’s in our life!
Boho Rainbow For Inspiration and the Mama’s in our life! I have designed some fun boho rainbows. I have added inspirational quotes and created a special rainbow mama with baby foot prints!! You can cut or do sublimation, etc. You can leave the leopard print on or take it off. Add one of the quotes and you have a design for you!!!

This weeks FREE SVG can be found in the Freebie Library as number 44 Boho Rainbow Inspiration\ Rainbow Mama. I am going to use the file and make a fun color change cup!! The video and steps are too are below.

Remember this would be adorable on a coffee cup, shirt, onsie, etc!!! Play and have fun!!! Please share what you have made too!!! I would also very much appreciate a pinterest pin!!!

Boho Rainbow Tumbler Supply List
- Cutting Machine and software
- Boho Rainbow FREE File (click on the link)
- Vinyl and Transfer tape of choice
- Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife and parchment paper
- Color Changing tumbler – I found my at Walmart
- Alcohol and cotton pad
Boho Rainbow Video Tutorial

Here is some other Ideas!

Here are the steps I took make the my color changing Tumbler

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 used 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.

NOTE: You can do the leopard or not, the dots on the rainbow can be left off etc. Have fun with it!!

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

Step 3 – Time to wee your vinyl. Because I was going on a cup my image was small. Somethings I needed to reverse weed. My transfer tape was pretty sticky and did not want to release my vinyl all the way. So there were a few spots where it took me a little longer to weed.

Step 4 – User your transfer tape parchment paper to line up your rainbow. I applied my my black leopard and dots after on the cup. However, I think it would have been way easier to do it before. So starting with the leopard and dots and apply to the rainbow strips. I used the parchment paper to line up my rainbows to make sure they were where I wanted them and attached it to the transfer tape. See video on how I did this.

Step 5 – Let’s apply our vinyl!!! I use one of my extra squeegees with the ridges to hold my cup. I took my transfer tape and applied it to the cup. Then I applied my words and your cup is done!!!

Step 6 – 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 44 Boho Rainbow Inspiration\ Rainbow Mama. 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 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!!!

Lorri?
Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

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July 30, 2021
Sublimation and Rhinestones Patriotic Star
I have a fun project today!! We are going to do sublimation and rhinestones with a Patriotic Star. We will do a faux sublimation tie dye effect and then add our saying and then lastly add a fun rhinestone Patriotic Star. Don’t do sublimation?? That is ok. I have the file setup so you can do the image with vinyl as well!!! In the free files this week is the sublimation png to do the faux tie dye, the rhinestone template for you and then the SVG\cut file option. So do you and select what you need!!! The star would be super fun in glitter or holographic too!!! One import note! If you are going to do the rhinestones do not resize the image. If you do it will throw the rhinestone templates off. So with this fun red white and blue design you will be all set for 4th of July!!

Red White and Blue – Patriotic Star Ideas….

Supply List to create our Sublimation and Rhinestone Patriotic Star
- Cutting Machine and software
- Patriotic Star Subway Tile (number 37) (click on the link)
- Magic Flock from Rhinestone World
- Rhinestone Hot-Fix Transfer Tape from Rhinestone World
- Hot Fix Rhinestones from Rhinestone World – I used ss10
- Rhinestone brush – you can get from Rhinestone World, however, its a paint pad brush
- Heat press or Easy Press
- Sublimation Shirt
- Sublimation printer, ink and paper
Video Tutorial – Patriotic Star

Here are the steps to our Sublimation and Rhinestone Shirt

Step 1 – Now load your free file into your cutting software and cut out rhinestone templates from the magic flock. Remember not to re-size if you are doing rhinestones because it will affect the template. Make sure your cut settings are appropriate for your cutting machine.

Step 2 – Print our your designs on your sublimation printer. I have included the faux tie dye print as well for you. I have it set for 13×19, however, you your printer does not print that size you can size accordingly.

Step 3 – Lets do rhinestones!!! Take your magic flock material and stick it to your surface or mat. I choose mat so that I could scoop up the stones easier after I was done. Poor your stones on the flock and use the brush to move them around to fill the holes. Confirm all holes are filled and that they are going the correct direction. Then take your transfer tape and lay it over the rhinestones and press firmly to make sure all stones adhere. Carefully pull the transfers and stones from the template and put the white back on it. Return your flock template to the backing sheet. Repeat for the white stripe and red stripe. However, for the red stripe, I used the same transfer material that the white was attached to. I used parchment paper to line everything up and then adhered the red stones to the same tape.

Step 4 – Heat your press up to the sublimation temps. I use 400 for mine. Lay your faux tie dye image down on the surface. Then scrunch your shirt up on top of it. Next Lay the other piece on top. (Check video for placement). Then press. Once that is done flip over and do the back side

Step 5 – Once the tie dye is one apply your words. I should done the black words so it jumped out better. Make sure to use a cover sheet and i put a pressing pillow between. You can use butcher paper. Press again

Step 6 – Cool your press down to 325. Once it has cooled down to that temp apply your stripes to your shirt. Line everything up and use the blue to confirm all will line up. I did the stripes for about 8 seconds. Then pull the transfer sheet. Next, do the blue portion. This time I did the full 15 seconds. IMPORTANT note!!! Once you’re done with your rhinestones separate the front and back. The stones will try and glue through to all layers!!!

You now have an amazing shirt to wear!!!!

How to get your FREE Patriotic Star 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 37 – Patriotic Star Subway Tile 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!!!

Remember to PIN IT!!! ?

12PD Patriotic Star

Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs.
https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

Lorri?
Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

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• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
DO NOT claim the files as your own.
DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.
June 12, 2021
Something Special for Dad!
Father’s Dad is a few weeks a way. Let’s make something special for Dad!!! Our Dads do so many things for us so time for us to do something for them. I also want to say a special prayer for all of those\us who now have a special angel on our shoulders due to our Dad’s going sooner then they should have. I made this design so you can use parts of it too. You can use the full design, the center part with Dad or just the grill or golf elements. That’s right! This file has an option for the grill master in your life or the golfer!!!

The project I am going to show you is wood burning. However, we are going to make a gel and then apply heat to give it the wood burn effect. Check out the tutorial!!!

Gift Ideas for Something Special for Dad!

Supply List to Create the Dad Grill or Dad Golf Sign
- Cutting Machine and software
- Dad – Golf and Grill (number 36) (click on the link)
- Stencil Mask or Vinyl – I userd Starmask. You could use oramask also.
- Paint – Brown or Grey
- Baby Wipes
- Wood blank – Board, cutting board, etc
- Butane torch, kitchen torch or heat gun
- Sand paper or sanding block, Scrapper, Popsicle stick, bowl, brush (I used a foam brush)
- Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife, transfer tape, etc
- 2 tsp Ammonium Chloride
- 4 tsp Thickener (Thick-it Food & Beverage Thickener)
- ¼ cup hot water
Video Tutorial – Wood Burning Dad Sign

Here are the steps I took to make Something Special for Dad!

Step 1 – Load your free file into your cutting software and cut out your stencil or vinyl material. Make sure you leave extra material around your image. If not you will have to use painters tape to make sure the gel doesn’t go over you edges.

Step 2 – While your vinyl is cutting take a few minutes to sand your board. This is important for your vinyl to stick well for the mask.

Step 3 – Weed your stencil mask. Remember this is a mask. So we weed out the parts we want to burn. Once you have your weeding done apply your transfer tape. User your squeegee to make sure you get air bubbles out. Now peel the backing away from the stencil and apply it to your blank. Once you have the stencil on peel away your transfer vinyl. Take your time removing it. Keep the transfer tape as close to your wood as you can. Use your fingers and really make sure your seams are pressed down good.

Step 4 – Let’s make our wood burning gel. The batch I made made quite a bit. I have not tried storing it to see how it is at a later time. However, I did make a smaller batch. Take your bowl and add ¼ cup hot water. Then add 2 tsp of Ammonium Chloride and then 4 tsp of Thickener. Use the popsicle stick to stir the mixture. Let it sit for about a minute.

Step 5 – Apply your mixture to the stencil and blank. A little goes a long way. So you want to do a thin layer of the gel on the sign. I went multiple directions to make sure i had a nice thin coat. Check out the video for this!!! Once you have the gel on let the sign sit for 30 minutes.

Step 5 – Once it’s dry after the 30 it;s time for us to burn it!!! Now, you can use a kitchen torch, butane torch or heat gun. Whatever you have. However, make sure your heat gun is hot enough!!! Trust me. Ours was not working and it did not work. So I had to go to the torch. Make sure you do this in a well ventilated area. You will have smoke and smell. Then run your heat source over your design until you receive the effect you are looking for.

Step 5 – If you want to apply a stain you can at this point. I used a baby wipe and some paint. Put paint on the baby wipe. Smeared it on my board and then I started “staining” the board. Make sure you do your edges if you are are not putting anything around them.

Now you have an awesome gift for someone special in your life!!!

How to get your FREE Dad Golf Grill 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 36 – Dad – Golf Grill. 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.

Remember to PIN IT!!! ?

12PD Dad – Golf and Grill – Something Special for Dad

If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

Lorri?
Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

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DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
DO NOT claim the files as your own.
DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.
June 5, 2021
Let’s Make Lighted Camping Buckets!
With camping and backyard outings upon us lets make some fun lighted camping buckets!! I have 2 fun files for you. One for my camping friends and the other for my backyard friends. The We Sleep Around File has a WE and an I version so you could make a fun shirt or sign too!!! Don’t camp?? Don’t worry, I don’t either! I made a fun Welcome to Our Backyard sign\bucket for you too!!! This is a fun and fast project!!! Let grab our supplies and get going!

Also, until June 1st enjoy 25% off everything in the shop!!!

We Sleep Around – Welcome to our Back yard

Camping Bucket Supply list
- Cutting Machine and software
- We Sleep Around (number 34) (click on the link)
- Welcome to our Backyard (number 35) (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 – Camping Buckets

Here are the steps I took to make the Camping 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.

Step 1 – Now load your free file into your cutting software and cut it out in your vinyl of choice. For the camper I went vintage colors with turquoise and pink.

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 camper I started with the outline first
- Peel off vinyl backing from the words
- Now use parchment paper and attach it to the back of the camper. Make sure you leave some transfer tape showing to attach it to the next layer. Now use parchment and camper to line it up on the stripe and words. Once you have it where you want. Push down the transfer tape and hinge method to pull the parchment out. Squeegee down your vinyl.
- Pull the vinyl backing from the offset
- Repeat to add the drapes
- Apply your design to your bucket. I use a taco method, where I curved it up and touched the middle of the design to the bucket. Squeegee image down.
- Remove transfer tape. Remember to keep the transfer tape close to your image.
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 and enjoy!!!

How to get your FREE Sweet Land of Liberty 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 34 – We Sleep Around and/or Welcome to our Backyard. 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 tiered tray file. Thank you again for stopping by and being part of my dream and 12 Paw Designs! Have an absolutely amazing day!!!

Remember to PIN IT!!! ?

12PD Camper and Backyard Bundle

Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs.
https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

Lorri?
Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

Let’s Conntect!

Want to connect more with 12 Paw Designs???:
• Website: https://12pawdesigns.com
• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/12pawdesigns/
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• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
DO NOT claim the files as your own.
DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.
May 29, 2021
Exploding Graduation Gift Card Holder
EXPLODING GRADUATION GIFT CARD HOLDER! This year we have two amazing young women graduating from college. I wanted to make a card, however, not just any card I thought..hmmm…..what about and Exploding Graduation Card??? So I thought I would share it with you.

I even designed the file with score marks in. So it goes fairly quickly to assemble. My Cricut users will see the score option when you import the SVG file. My Silhouette users will need to do a quick group on the score lines and the layers and you will be good to go! I have also setup the file so you can use 8 ½ x 11 or 12. I also made the tassel and show you quick and easy it is.

This weeks FREE SVG/Cut files can be found in the Freebie Library. File number is 29. I have also created a video tutorial along with some quick directions below on how I made the gift card holder. Have fun and share your creativity! I would love to see the color choices you used!

Graduation Gift Card Holder Supply List
- Cutting Machine and software
- Exploding Graduation Gift Card Holder (click on the link)
- Card stock of your choice – I used
  - Black Textured Cardstock – You can choose their school colors
  - Yellow Cardstok – Again, use school colors
  - Pattern Cardstock of choice
- Black Vinyl
- DMC Floss – For making the tassel
- Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife, transfer tape, foam dots or tape, and adhesive of choice
Video Tutorial – How to make the Gift Card
- Graduation Gift Card Holder SVG – Explosion Card File – Cricut Silhouette – svg/dxf/png/eps – Digital Download
- Graduation Explosion Card SVG – Explosion Card File – Cricut Silhouette – svg/dxf/png/eps – Digital Download
Here are the steps I took make the Graduation Gift Card Holder

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). Make sure the size comes in as 14×14. If not size it accordingly before doing anything. Cricut users I have the score lines set for you so when you import they will be there. Silhouette users you will need to group the score lines with the object. The objects below are the one you need to do. I put the score lines in red for you. The 3 vertical lines attach to the blue gift card holder. Then the other red lines are for the box top and the box bottom. Also for Silhouette users i used a blade of 1 and a force of 4 for the score lines. Note: if you are using textured card stock i would put the texture to the mat so that the score happens on the back side. Cricut users if you do not have a score blade its ok, use a ruler to help bend them up. Cut your material.
- Money Holder Score lines
- Box Top Score lines
Step 2 – Box bottom – After everything is cut out weed your vinyl words. Then take the box bottom and bend the flaps back and forth it will help with the “explosion”. We want to attach the gift card holder piece first. Fold it in half and the fold at the tabs. Add your adhesive and attach. You want to keep the 2 sides close to each other so that the gift cards holds in there. Plus your pattern paper has to go over the top. So one the gift card holder is in place attach your decorative piece over it to hide the tabs. Next attach your panels to the flaps. I used for solid colors for the words and 2 patten pieces. However, you can do all solid colors. Once that is done use your transfer tape and lay down your words to the card.

Step 3 – Box Top – Now fold the box top panels in and the tabs. Add your adhesive to the tabs and attach to the panel next to it. This will form the box top.

Step 4 – Attach the mortar board to the top of the box top with your adhesive. Then attach the button to the mortar board with a foam square.

Step 5 – Tassel – Lets make the tassel. They are quick and easy to do. I use embroidery floss to make mine. I took the floss and wrapped it around 3 fingers 10 to 12 times. Then I slide the hanger piece of floss through the circle of floss. Now, take a smaller piece of floss and wrap it around your floss bundle. Keep it towards the top of the bundle by your hanger piece of floss. I wrapped it around the floss bundle 3 or 4 times and then pulled it tight and tied a knot. Trim up you edges and cut the ends on the bundle opposite from the hanger. You know have a super cute tassel!

Step 6 – Attach your tassel. Make sure your box is put together so you can place your tassel appropriately. On the hanger strand I flipped the ends over 1 time, then put it under the button. Then I checked the length and position. Once i was happy with that i finished the knot. Now look at how cute your box is!!!! I hope you have a grad at any level to share this cute gift with!!!

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 29 – Graduation Exploding Gift Card. 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.

Enjoy the gift holder! I hope you have a grad you can share it with! They were a lot of fun to design and make. 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!

Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs. You might also find ready made tumblers in there in the future!!! There might be a few extra keychains that show up there too!!
https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

Lorri?
Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

Let’s Conntect!

Want to connect more with 12 Paw Designs???:
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• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/12pawdesigns/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12pawdesigns/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
DO NOT claim the files as your own.
DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.
May 1, 2021

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