Hugs and Kisses Valentine’s Day T-Shirt

Did you catch my project and Instagram live last week where I shared this Hugs and Kisses candy jar? Today I am using the same FREE cut file to make a Valentine’s Day t-shirt that can be made last-minute. Holiday t-shirts are my favorite and I love that I can make one in under 20 minutes.

I created the Hugs and Kisses t-shirt and I am sharing the step-by-step tutorial below. What color t-shirt would you use?

Estimated Time: 20 Minutes

Skill Level:  Beginner

Supplies Needed:

• Silhouette CAMEO®
• Silhouette Cutting Mat
• Weeding Hook
• Silhouette Studio – use the Business Edition to make importing SVGs easy
• Glitter Heat Transfer Vinyl – Silver
• Plain T-shirt
• Iron or heat press
• Hugs and Kisses SVG

How To Get The Hugs and Kisses Cut File:

Click here to subscribe to the free cut file library and Polka Dotted Blue Jay newsletter.

Once subscribed you will get a welcome email with a link to the freebie library and the password to get access to the files.

Find the Hugs and Kisses file and click the image to download it to your computer.

If you’ve already subscribed, check your inbox for a newsletter email, the link and password are always included.

Step One: Creating Your Valentine’s Day Design:

Open Silhouette Studio®.

Select the Page Setup Window and adjust your cutting mat size to 12×12 (or the sized mat you are using).

First, you need to download your design from the Freebie Library.

Next, open your design in Silhouette Studio. Click File>Open>Select your downloaded file.

Using the Business Edition of Silhouette Studio makes using SVGs easy. No tracing required.

Measure your t-shirt and re-size your design to the correct space on your 12×12 template – be sure to click and drag to select the whole design to keep everything lined up.

You will need to flip your design, so it appears backward for Heat Transfer Vinyl – this is called “mirroring” your design. Highlight your whole design, right-click, and select “flip horizontally” to mirror it.

Select “Send” to prepare to cut.

Follow the prompts in the Software for Heat Transfer Vinyl (or the type you are using for your project) and double-check to make sure your design has been selected to cut.

Load your heat transfer vinyl into your Cameo 4 with the color side face down on the mat.

Click “Send”

Press the down-arrow when your machine has finished cutting your design to remove the cutting mat from the machine.

Step Two:  Preparing Your Decal for Your Valentine’s Day T-shirt:

Remove your sheet of Heat Transfer Vinyl from the cutting mat – go slow so it doesn’t curl up or tear.

Use your fingers or a weeding tool to remove the excess vinyl from each color. Be sure to leave your design on the clear carrier sheet.

Step Three:  Creating Your Hugs and Kisses T-shirt:

Pre-heat your t-shirt – use your iron or heat press to warm up the fabric for a better transfer.

Place your design on your t-shirt right side up (this is the reason you mirror your design for cutting).

Heat the design for the recommended time for the HTV you’re using. Use steady pressure.

Peel back the clear carrier sheet. Some Heat Transfer Vinyl requires a hot or cold peel – always follow the recommended peel for your heat transfer vinyl. Tip: pull from a corner and not the side to make sure each part of the design transfers completely to your t-shirt.

Flip your t-shirt over and give it a 10-second press to activate the adhesive.

Once you have applied all the elements of your design and allowed it to cool, your Hugs and Kisses T-shirt is ready!

I hope you get to enjoy Valentine’s Day and make something cute with this free cut file. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtag #pdbjaydotties if you share a project. I can’t wait to see them!

Check out these other Valentine’s Day projects from some of my friends:

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