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Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner so don’t miss out on getting them something special! Even if its for yourself! Teachers have really gone even further above and beyond the call during this lock down time. Hoping it will be over soon, let’s get to the free SVG!

Materials

• Starbucks Cold Cup or Hot Cup – I get mine from Starbucks
• Vinyl color of your choice – I use Oracal and buy these from Amazon but you can find them at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Joanns
• Transfer Tape – to lift vinyl off of Cricut mat
• A dab of alcohol on a napkin to wipe the surface of your Starbucks Cold Cup

Tools

• A cutting machine such as the Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker I have these one
• Tools to weed out the fine details today I am trying out a new one I ordered on Amazon which is this one.
• Scraper tool or old gift card, I use the scraper tool from this Cricut Set

Instructions

Gather your materials and prepare the scene

STEP 1: Download your FREE SVG from the Library (you will need to sign up to gain access!)

Once you have downloaded your file, upload your SVG into Cricut Design Space. (everything is sized specifically for the cold cup or hot cup, just make sure you choose the design for the cup you are working with)

STEP 2: Cut your Design on Vinyl Sticker Paper

Hit the Make it at the top right-hand corner of your screen and load your vinyl regular side up

Weed out the negative parts of the design

STEP 3: Transfer the Vinyl with Transfer Tape

Lay your piece of transfer paper on top and go over it with a flat edge, the Cricut Scraper tool works for this or even an old gift card. I did the Numbers first, then I laid them on top of the yellow circle.

Lift the vinyl

STEP 4: Carefully line your circle up with the Starbucks logo (check out video below)

Balance your Starbucks Cup by placing it on top of a rag or t-shirt just to keep it from rolling around.  Start from the middle and then slowly lay it down (this can be a learning curve but you will get it, just take your time!) Once you have it placed and before you remove the transfer tape, press firmly over the design with your fingers and go over it with your scraper tool or old gift card.

Remove the Transfer paper and make sure the vinyl is pressed down on all edges.

STEP 5: Ready to let your Teacher know how much you appreciate them! Keep on Crafting! Don’t forget to tag us! cheekyminds@gmail.com