Do you have a Cricut and find yourself running out of ideas for what to make with it? Well, check out this Dollar Tree Cricut gift idea! All you need is a few supplies from Dollar Tree, and you can make a really cute gift for under $5.00. So grab your Cricut and let’s get started!
Dollar Tree Plate Gift Idea Using your Cricut
Looking for a fun and easy dollar store plate gift idea? Using your Cricut, you can create custom plates for all of your friends and family in just a few minutes!
This gift is completely customizable. Which makes it such a great DIY Christmas gift. And then to top it off, you can even add some of your favorite holidays treats to the plate to make the gift even more special for your neighbors, your kid’s teachers, and your hostess to the holiday parties you’re invited to.
So if this sounds like something you want to give a try, for those who are not the easiest to shop for, or even those who are always excited to see what creative thing you come up with next, then look no further. Grab your supplies, turn on that Cricut, and let’s get started.
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- Dollar Tree Plate – small
- Cricut Design
- 8 Gingerbread Men Stencil
- Armour Etch
- Stencil Vinyl Oracal 813
- Matte Finish Vinyl – you choose the color
- Transfer Tape
- Paper cutter
- Pin Pen from 143 Vinyl
- Pan full of water
- Small paint brush
- Cricut
- Hot Glue Gun
- Puppy Pads
Learn How To Use A Cricut
Learn How To Use A Cricut
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STEPS on how To Make A Dollar Tree Cricut Gift
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Learn How To Use A Cricut
Learn How To Use A Cricut
If you have Cricut and want to become more confident with using that amazing machine, I am here to give you that peace of mind. Be sure to join my Cricut Academy for step-by-step tutorials, as well as tips and tricks on how to make great crafts with your Cricut machine.
This project is so stinking adorable because the possibilities for this are endless. If you want to make this Dollar Tree Plate for any holiday, just add some yummy treats on top, wrap it up in plastic and add a gift tag to complete the look.
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Dollar Tree Cricut Christmas Plate
Materials
- Dollar Tree Plate - small
- Cricut Design
- 8 Gingerbread Men Stencil
- Armour Etch
- Stencil Vinyl Oracal 813
- Matte Finish Vinyl - you choose the color
- Transfer Tape
Tools
- Paper cutter
- Pin Pen from 143 Vinyl
- Pan full of water
- Small paint brush
- Cricut
- Hot Glue Gun
- Puppy Pads
Instructions
Grab your Cricut and get to printing your design of choice. Don’t forget to have the image reversed. You decide what color to use for your design.
2 - Grab your premade gingerbread stencil on your Oracal sheet and begin cutting with your paper cutter. Get to weeding your designs using your weeding tool.
3 - Begin weeding your 8 little Gingerbread Stencils made on your Oracal 813 Stencil Vinyl.
4 - Grab your transfer tape to help transfer your vinyl to your plate surface. Use your flat-edge surface scraper to get your complete image. Tip* Be extra careful when transferring that you get ALL of the letters and design. Trust me from personal experience.
5 - Place your plate face down and wipe it down with rubbing alcohol to get it nice and clean.
6 - Begin adding the reversed image on the back of the clear plate. Using that flat surface tool, apply to the plate. Tip* This is how the plate is food-safe. If you do not have a Cricut, that is ok. You can do this same craft with window clings, stickers, decals, or purchases from ETSY instead. Cricuts aren’t needed, but man are they so fun.
6 - Keep the plate on the back, and begin visually adding your 8 gingerbread men stencils that you have measured to fit your plate’s edge. Use a CLOCK as your template, paying attention to 12, 6, 3, and 9 as you add your stencils. Then insert in between those empty mid-sections on the rim. Tip* If you use the large plate, use 12 gingerbread men instead.
7 -Work around your plate as you carefully add your gingerbread men. Be sure your stencil is down flat so you do not have any air bubbles.Tip* You could use any design for your stencils. Simple Christmas trees, gift boxes, snowmen, etc.
8 - Once you have all of your stencils on, grab your small brush and begin applying a thick coat of your Armour Etch Cream to scratch the glass to create your design. Don’t worry about being extra precise about this.Tip* Really glop it on there. Be sure to let your paintbrush soak in water so the etching cream doesn’t harden your brush.
9 - No need to seal this plate. Set a 5-10 minute timer to let the Etching do its magic. Tip* The longer you leave it on your plate, the more noticeable it is.
10 - Bring over your 9x13 cake pan filled with water and lightly remove your etching cream with your fingers. Be sure the stencils stay on.
11 - Now, remove all of your stencil remnants and be prepared to be wowed by your adorable etched gingerbread men on this $1.25 plate!
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