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How to Make Stencils with Dollar Tree Cutting Mats

How to Make Stencils with Dollar Tree Cutting Mats! Make the perfect paint stencils using chopping mats from Dollar Tree. I love making my own reusable stencils, but stencil material can get pricy--Dollar Tree crafts are the BEST! I love finding things at the dollar store that I can use for something entirely different than its intended purpose--plus, they are nearly free crafts! Supplies Needed for DIY Stencils: affiliate links Set of 2 Flexible Chopping Mats from Dollar Tree  (you can buy these online if you buy 4 packages) Cricut Maker Deep Point Blade + Housing Strong Grip Mat Painters Tape Plaid Craft Paint Plaid Stencil Paint Brush Step 1: Set Up First things first. Begin by selecting a stencil image in Cricut Design Space. I just typed in "stencil" and picked one of the first few pictures I found, it's important that the images are designed for stencils so they translate better. Stencils are made so that you can paint or draw in the space that is cut out and then t...

HTVRONT Mini3 Heat Press Review (Small Project)

HTVRONT Mini3 Heat Press Review (Small Project) Learn how to make an rose gold metallic iron-on tote using the newest heat press. The HTVRONT Mini3 Heat Press is the perfect small project heat press for iron-on, HTV, heat transfer projects, DTF Transfers and even gets hot enough for sublimation! This post is a review on the Mini3 Heat Press and a quick heat transfer vinyl tote project to showcase it's awesome abilities! What Can I Make with Heat Transfer Vinyl? Making custom elements on totes, bags, shirts, fabric, cork and even wood is so fun using heat transfer vinyl or iron-on material...both the same thing. I love adding unique iron-on to already awesome totes. (Just takes a cutting machine like Cricut, Silhouette Cameo or other brand) I'll walk you through this easy tutorial using my new Mini3 heat press and show you all the cool features in the process. I just received the newest HTVRONT heat press machine:   affiliate links HTVRONT Mini3 Heat Press Use code:  andri...