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Learn how to make Buffalo plaid ornaments with the help of the Cricut Explore Air, Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy. These DIY Buffalo Plaid Christmas Ornaments combine mini embroidery hoops and HTV to make a quick and easy Christmas craft to decorate your Christmas tree! Includes three free Christmas SVGs!
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Easy Buffalo Plaid Ornaments Made With Cricut

Author: Crystal

Equipment

  • SVG file (Download above)
  • Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore or Cricut Joy
  • Standard Grip Cutting Mat
  • Silver heat transfer vinyl
  • Weeding Tools
  • Small embroidery hoops (I used 4-inch hoops)
  • Plaid flannel fabric
  • Twine or ribbon
  • Scissors
  • EasyPress or iron

Instructions

  • Log into Cricut Design Space and upload the cut file.
    Log into Cricut Design Space and upload the cut file.
  • Measure the inside of the embroidery hoop and resize the cut file to fit inside the hoop.
    Measure the inside of the embroidery hoop and resize the cut file to fit inside the hoop.
  • Select the file and weld the words together.
    Select the file and weld the words together.
  • Click the Make It button and check the mirror option. Click Continue, select your cutting material, load your mat into your machine with the shiny side of your HTV facing down and click the flashing Cricut C to start cutting.
    Click the Make It button and check the mirror option. Click Continue, select your cutting material, load your mat into your machine with the shiny side of your HTV facing down and click the flashing Cricut C to start cutting.
  • Cut a piece of flannel fabric to fit inside the embroidery hoop.
    Cut a piece of flannel fabric to fit inside the embroidery hoop.
  • Weed your HTV removing the material from around your design, leaving just your design behind on the clear plastic backing.
    Weed your HTV removing the material from around your design, leaving just your design behind on the clear plastic backing.
  • Place your design in the center of your piece of flannel fabric with the shiny plastic facing up.
    Step 7: Place your design in the center of your piece of flannel fabric with the shiny plastic facing up.
  • Use the EasyPress or iron to transfer the vinyl to the fabric.
    Use the EasyPress or iron to transfer the vinyl to the fabric.
  • Allow the vinyl to cool, remove the plastic protective sheet, then place fabric inside the embroidery hoop.
    Allow the vinyl to cool, remove the plastic protective sheet, then place the fabric inside the embroidery hoop.
  • Create a loop with the twine around the top of the embroidery hoop. Secure the twine with a bow. Use this as the hanger to hang your ornament with.
    Create a loop with the twine around the top of the embroidery hoop. Secure the twine with a bow. Use this as the hanger to hang your ornament with.