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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
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family elf squad t-shirt

Looking for a fun, matchy-matchy shirt for your family to wear this holiday season? Maybe something that goes great with some plaid Christmas pajama pants? Check out this adorable Family Elf Squad T-Shirt! It is super easy to make for you and your elf squad.
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Print Project

Step 1

First, click here for the design link in Cricut® Design Space™.

Step 2

Click the 'Text' icon in the left panel and type your family's name. Find a font you like and size to fit over "elf squad", then move the elf hat to hang off a letter. Once you like the over all look of your design, size it as you would like it to appear on your shirt.
TIP: To make larger or smaller sizes to fit each of your elf squad, select all and click 'Group' in the upper right corner. Now, click 'Duplicate' and size as needed.

Step 3

Click ‘Make It’ in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 4

In your preview screen, check ‘Mirror’ in the left panel for each mat, to reverse your image.

Step 5

Now, click ‘Continue’ in the bottom right corner of your screen and choose the material for your first layer.
TIP: When working with multiple iron-on colours, be sure to pay close attention to the left panel on your preview screen to know which layer is cutting, so you know which colour to load. Be sure to change the material if using more than one type.

Step 6

Place the iron-on material, shiny-side down, onto your cutting mat. Load the mat into your Cricut® machine, then press the blinking Cricut® icon to start cutting.

Step 7

Once your machine is done cutting each colour, use scissors to cut your design from the iron-on material rolls. Next, use your weeder tool to remove all the excess material around and inside your design. You’ll be left with just the reversed design on the clear plastic carrier sheets, which are slightly sticky.

Step 8

Preheat your EasyPress™ to the appropriate temperature for your material and, if needed, adjust the timer.
TIP: See the Quick Reference Guide, included with your EasyPress™, for temperature and times or click here for an interactive guide. You can also use an iron to press your material. Just follow the instructions included in the iron-on material packaging.

Step 9

Place your shirt on top of your EasyPress™ mat and then preheat the fabric for 5 seconds.

Step 10

Place the carrier sheet with your design, so it’s sticky-side down, onto your shirt. You should be able to see the layer through the carrier sheet, just as it will appear once ironed.

Step 11

Place your EasyPress™ on top of the design, apply the appropriate pressure for your material and press the time button. Once it beeps, flip over your shirt and press for another 15 seconds. If your material is the warm peel type, you may go ahead and peel off the carrier sheet. If your material is a cool peel type, let it cool completely before removing the carrier sheet.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Gildan® Short Sleeve Adult T-Shirt

    Item # 10236559 
    $5
    $6.99
    • Color: Sport Gray
    • Size: Large
    • Color: Sport Gray
    • Size: Large
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    Sizes
    • Color: Sport Gray
    • Size: Large
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    Sizes
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Siser® EasyWeed® Heat Transfer Vinyl

    Item # 10519525 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $21.99
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 11.8" x 36"
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 11.8" x 36"
    +More Colors
    • Color: Black
    • Size: 11.8" x 36"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
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    998324342
    You’ll Need: 1

    Siser® EasyWeed® Heat Transfer Vinyl

    Item # 10519524 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $21.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 11.8" x 36"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 11.8" x 36"
    +More Colors
    • Color: White
    • Size: 11.8" x 36"
    +More Colors
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
    Save 30% off One Regular Price Item with code 20230202. Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program; clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $9.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Christmas Pajama Pants
Instructions
Step 1

First, click here for the design link in Cricut® Design Space™.

Step 2

Click the 'Text' icon in the left panel and type your family's name. Find a font you like and size to fit over "elf squad", then move the elf hat to hang off a letter. Once you like the over all look of your design, size it as you would like it to appear on your shirt.
TIP: To make larger or smaller sizes to fit each of your elf squad, select all and click 'Group' in the upper right corner. Now, click 'Duplicate' and size as needed.

Step 3

Click ‘Make It’ in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 4

In your preview screen, check ‘Mirror’ in the left panel for each mat, to reverse your image.

Step 5

Now, click ‘Continue’ in the bottom right corner of your screen and choose the material for your first layer.
TIP: When working with multiple iron-on colours, be sure to pay close attention to the left panel on your preview screen to know which layer is cutting, so you know which colour to load. Be sure to change the material if using more than one type.

Step 6

Place the iron-on material, shiny-side down, onto your cutting mat. Load the mat into your Cricut® machine, then press the blinking Cricut® icon to start cutting.

Step 7

Once your machine is done cutting each colour, use scissors to cut your design from the iron-on material rolls. Next, use your weeder tool to remove all the excess material around and inside your design. You’ll be left with just the reversed design on the clear plastic carrier sheets, which are slightly sticky.

Step 8

Preheat your EasyPress™ to the appropriate temperature for your material and, if needed, adjust the timer.
TIP: See the Quick Reference Guide, included with your EasyPress™, for temperature and times or click here for an interactive guide. You can also use an iron to press your material. Just follow the instructions included in the iron-on material packaging.

Step 9

Place your shirt on top of your EasyPress™ mat and then preheat the fabric for 5 seconds.

Step 10

Place the carrier sheet with your design, so it’s sticky-side down, onto your shirt. You should be able to see the layer through the carrier sheet, just as it will appear once ironed.

Step 11

Place your EasyPress™ on top of the design, apply the appropriate pressure for your material and press the time button. Once it beeps, flip over your shirt and press for another 15 seconds. If your material is the warm peel type, you may go ahead and peel off the carrier sheet. If your material is a cool peel type, let it cool completely before removing the carrier sheet.

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