CRICUT GRANDMA'S GARDEN CANVAS

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Introduction

Looking for a meaningful gift for Grandma? Cricut makes it easy to create thoughtful and personalised gifts. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to make a one-of-a-kind canvas for Gran or Mum to treasure and personalise it with a garden of their grandchildren or kids! Show your love and gratitude for the mother figures in your life - Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, teachers and more with this thoughtful gift! Or just use the flowers for a cushion, mug or wall decal! Make Grandma's Garden Canvas!

Images, Fonts, and Cricut Access Features Used in this Project:

Grandma's Garden Font: Aldine 721 BT

Name Font: Amertha

Flower Image 1: #M46396E98

Flower Image 2: #M46396E87

Flower Image 3: #M46396F58

Flower Image 4: #M46396EB2

Flower Image 5: #M46396EFA

Flower Image 6: #M46396F44

Flower Image 7: #M46396F19

Flower Image 8: #M46396EC3

Flower Image 9: #M46396EE6

Flower Image 10: #M46396ED3

Flower Image 11: #M46396F31

Preparation

1. Design - Open design space link https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/6874666c04597e6ac5fb75bd. Click 'customise' to open design on 'canvas' tab, so you can resize according to your blank. Add any other elements or text as you wish. When you are happy with your design, click 'make' on top tool bar and follow prompts to connect your Cricut smart cutting machine.

2. If you want to change the name words on each flower, you will need to edit the name word in the 'Layers' section of the canvas. Click on your desired flower image, and the image's layer group will be highlighted. Once the group is highlighted, click on the flower attachment dropdown at the top of the group, this will reveal an outline and text option. Click on the font option to change the name. To change the colour of each flower, simply select the petals or leaf layer of your selected image. You can then change colour in the top tool bar you will find a colour square next to 'operation' function. Repeat this process for as many flowers as you wish to make.

Cut

1. Cut - Click 'Material Load Type' dropdown and then Choose 'Without Mat' for matless smart iron-on or 'With Mat' for everyday iron-on and toggle 'mirror'. Then click 'continue' button and choose your material from the selection and follow prompt to load material into your Cricut smart cutting machine (shiny side down). Press 'play' and watch as your Cricut machine cuts out the design. When its finished, unload material and set aside.

Assemble

1. Weed - Remove the negative from the iron-on design from the backing with a weeding tool. Simply hook the weeding tool into the iron-on in an area outside the design, then carefully peel it off to reveal your iron on design ready to press onto your canvas.
2. Press - On the design space 'Home' tab on the left side tool bar look for 3 squiggly lines Click on this it will take you to the Cricut heat guide. Select your Easypress model, heat transfer material, and base material. This will provide you with precise instructions for best heat press results. Follow these instructions, place your cushion cover on Cricut heat mat, align the iron-on design (backing up), when you are happy with the placement, press to apply design!
3. Follow directions for warm or cool peel in heat guide and carefully peel back iron-on backing to reveal your design. Repeat this for each name flower and text, place canvas back in the frame on leave it as is and watch grandma's face light up when you gift it to her!