School Emblem Hair Bows Using Cricut Printable Iron-on

Want a fun way to show off your school spirit? Try making custom hair accessories with your school's logo or mascot! With Cricut Printable Iron-on, it's super easy to transfer your school emblem onto pre-made ribbons or bows. It’s a simple project that adds a personal touch to your game day look, pep rally outfit, or everyday school pride!

Materials:

• Hair bows or ribbons
• Cricut Printable Iron-on
• Cricut Easy Press Mini Heat Press Machine

How to Use Cricut Printable Iron-on

Cricut offers two types of Printable Iron-On: one for light fabrics and one for dark fabrics. The light fabric version has a transparent background, making it ideal for white or pastel-colored materials. The dark fabric version has an opaque white background, ensuring that your design stands out on darker materials. Be sure to select the appropriate type for your project to achieve vibrant and accurate colors.

Use an inkjet printer to print your design onto the Printable Iron-On material. Set your printer to "high quality" or "photo paper" settings for the best results. It's recommended to print a test page on regular paper first to confirm the correct orientation and settings.

Position your design on the fabric, then cover it with the included pressing sheet to protect the ink during heat application. Use a Cricut heat press or a household iron to apply the design, following the recommended time and temperature settings found in the Cricut Heat Guide. Allow the design to cool before removing the pressing sheet.

Directions:

You can either make your own or buy clip-in fabric hair bows or ribbons in your school's colors - whatever works best for you! Crafting them yourself is a fun way to get creative and match them perfectly to your style, but if you're short on time, there are plenty of great options you can purchase that show off your school pride just as well.

Start by uploading your full-color school emblem into Cricut Design Space. Once it’s uploaded, you can easily resize it to fit the bow or ribbon you’re working with.

When you're ready, just follow the on-screen prompts to print your design. You’ll use your regular home printer along with Cricut Printable Iron-on. If your ribbon is white, yellow, or any other light color, be sure to use the Printable Iron-on that's made for light fabrics. If your ribbon is darker, go with the version made for dark fabrics to make sure your design really pops.

After you’ve printed your design, just keep following the prompts in Cricut Design Space to have your Cricut machine cut out each logo perfectly. The machine will do all the hard work for you, making sure every emblem is nice and clean around the edges, so it’s ready to transfer onto your ribbon or bow.

Now it's time to bring everything together! Carefully place your printed logo designs onto your hair bows or ribbons exactly where you want them. Then, grab your Cricut EasyPress Mini to transfer the designs. Make sure to cover the print with the pressing sheet that comes with your iron-on materials - this step is really important because it protects your design from direct heat and helps keep the colors looking vibrant.

Gently press down, moving the EasyPress Mini in small circular motions, and in just a few seconds, you'll have a professional-looking, custom accessory ready to show off your school spirit!

Do More with Cricut Printable Iron-On

Once you see how easy and fun it is to create custom hair bows, you’ll want to keep crafting! Here are some more creative projects you can make using Cricut Printable Iron-On:

Custom T-Shirts

Design personalized shirts for spirit days, sports teams, or family events.

Graduation Caps

Decorate the top of a graduation cap with your own design or meaningful quote.

Laptop or Tablet Sleeves

Decorate protective cases with a favorite logo, monogram, or fun graphic.