Creating a Floral Face Tote Bag with a Cricut Machine and Holographic HTV

Are you a fan of unique, personalized accessories? If so, then creating your very own tote bag using a Cricut machine and holographic HTV is the perfect craft project for you. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of turning an ordinary tote bag into a dazzling, eye-catching accessory that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. So let's dive in and unlock your creativity!

Materials Needed:

1. Cricut machine 

2. Holographic Rainbow HTV

3. A plain tote bag

4. SVG Image of a floral face (can be downloaded from Craft Stash)

5. Weeding tool

6. Iron or heat press

Step 1: Prepare Your Design

Start by selecting or creating an image of a floral face that you want to showcase on your tote bag from CraftStash. 

Step 2: Set Up the Cricut Machine

Connect your Cricut machine to your computer or mobile device and launch the Cricut Design Space software. Create a new project and import the floral face image into the canvas. Adjust the size and position of the image to fit your tote bag's dimensions.

Step 3: Load and Cut the Holographic Vinyl

Choose the holographic rainbow HTV for your design. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to load the vinyl into the Cricut machine and set the machine's settings accordingly. Once everything is ready, press the "Go" button on the software to start the cutting process.

Step 4: Weed 

After the Cricut machine has finished cutting the vinyl, carefully remove the excess vinyl from the backing sheet using a weeding tool. Take your time to ensure all the intricate details are properly weeded. 

Step 5: Apply to the Tote Bag

Position the vinyl design onto the surface of the tote bag. Next apply heat for the recommended time and temperature according to the holographic vinyl  instructions, using a heat press. We heated for 30 seconds at 160’c This step will bond the HTV to the fabric, making it more resistant to wear and tear.

Step 6: Finishing Touches

Your stunning floral face tote bag is now ready to accompany you on your adventures!

Creating a tote bag using a Cricut machine, holographic vinyl, and a captivating floral face design is an excellent way to showcase your creativity and fashion-forward style. With the simple steps outlined in this blog post, you can transform an ordinary tote bag into a dazzling accessory that reflects your unique personality. Get ready to receive so many compliments!