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Cricut Mermaid Shirt

May 9, 2018 by Pam Larmore 8 Comments

You’re going to have to think outside the box for this Cricut Project.  Once you see this bleach technique, you’ll be inspired to add it to your craft arsenal.  Speaking of being inspired, this month’s theme for the Inspire My Creativity Blog Hop is all things wearable.  Wait until you see what the other talented ladies have created.  Read to the end of my post to see all of the great projects.

 

Use your Cricut Machine, vinyl, and bleach for this cool masking technique to make a Mermaid Shirt.

 

 

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Read to the bottoms so you don’t miss out on any of the wearable craft projects for the Link Party.

 

Supplies Needed for Cricut Mermaid Shirt

  • Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker Machine
  • Mermaid cut file
  • T-Shirt
  • Adhesive vinyl – Any color will work
  • Small spray bottle
  • Bleach
  • Sequins

 

 

This is going to sound a little weird, but to make this T-shirt, you’re going to cut out the mermaid in adhesive vinyl.  Since the vinyl won’t show on the finish project, it doesn’t matter what color you use.  If you have an ugly color that you’re not going to use, now is a great time to get rid of it.

 

 

Use transfer tape to remove the mermaid from the backing.  If you don’t know how to use Transfer Tape I wrote a tutorial that will explain everything you need to know.

Apply the mermaid to the T-Shirt and peel off the transfer tape.

 

 

I used a small spray bottle from the dollar store and used straight bleach.  **Put a piece of cardboard inside your shirt so the bleach doesn’t get on the back of your shirt.**

Spray your shirt over the area of the decal.  I started with a light coat and let it dry.  Then I did a few more coats until I got it to the shade I wanted.  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing the spraying outside in the grass away from everything.  Bleach is unforgiving!

 

 

It may take some time, but you will see the the shirt change colors.  Peel off your decal to reveal the mermaid shape.  Wash and dry your shirt separately the first time to rinse out all of the bleach.

Add sequins to your shirt for a bit of BLING.

 

 

Interest in the Cricut Maker and all of the wonderful projects I have made with it?  Visit Cricut Maker Review to check it out.

 

Shani  |  Sunshine & Munchkins
Anna  |  Practical and Pretty
Ali  |  Home Crafts by Ali
Cathy  |  A Boy and His Mom
Christine  |  Swordfights & Starry Nights
Meg  |  The Kusi Life
Candice  |  She’s Crafty
Lauren  |  A Life of Love and Joy
Amy  |  Leap of Faith Crafting
Jaclyn  |  The Dotted Nest
Victoria  |  Dazzle While Frazzled
Sydney  |  Tastefully Frugal
Lindsay  |  See Lindsay
Julia  |  The Quiet Grove
Pam  |  P.S. I Love You Crafts
Marie  |  The Inspiration Vault

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Comments

  1. Amy Pelzner

    May 9, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Super cute!! I’ve never tried this technique but now I definitely will!!

    Reply
  2. Candice

    May 10, 2018 at 10:07 am

    I love that mermaid! So cute! And I love the idea to use up your stash of vinyl!!

    Reply
  3. Christine

    May 19, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    What a darling shirt! My daughter would love this. I love doing bleach shirts this way – they turn out so cute. The sparkles add a really fun touch!

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  4. Anna McNamara

    May 20, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    SO cleaver! Love the little bling added too

    Reply
  5. Meg

    May 22, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    I love this technique. It’s such a fun and easy way to change up a shirt. kids love it too!

    Reply
  6. Dorlene

    May 23, 2018 at 10:55 am

    I’ve tried this technique but used freezer paper for the mask/stencil. I love this mermaid. So cute!

    Reply
  7. Judi Johnson

    May 24, 2018 at 12:23 am

    That is the cutest and easiest idea I have seen. I love it!

    Reply
  8. Aanya

    September 28, 2018 at 10:38 am

    I will definitely try out this out! This project is super cute!

    Reply

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