If you are looking to get creative to show your patriotism for your Nation as it celebrates its Independence Day. Or If you are having people over to your house and you want them to notice how innovatively you are celebrating this year’s Independence Day, then you are clearly a person who is looking for ideas to help you with being a crafter. Especially if you already own a Cricut cutting machine, we are sure you can’t wait to craft projects for the 4th of July. So, this blog will provide you with easy Cricut 4th of July ideas to help you celebrate independence day by being creative.
1. Patriotic Pinwheels
The Patriotic Pinwheels are cute decorative pieces coming in red, white, and blue colors. While the Red and White pinwheels have stripes, the Blue one has stars. When they are put together, they become a patriotic centerpiece. The following steps will help you to make a pinwheel:
- Importantly, you need Red, White, and Blue papers (It is preferred to have thick sheets), Small Brands, Wooden Dowels, A hot glue gun, and, most importantly, a Cricut cutting machine.
- First, you need to upload the pinwheel design on the Design Space. Once the pinwheel images are uploaded, you must cut out each pinwheel – red, white, and blue. The unassembled paper will look like this:
- Next, you have to bring the holes together along the outside edge towards the center of the hole.
- Then, you need to thread a brad through all five holes and open it so the entire pinwheel holds together.
- Get the glue and stick the wooden dowel on the back to complete the pinwheel. Continue the same steps for other pinwheel cuts.
2. Statue of Liberty Crown
Are you excited to take on the next project, and do you need more of Cricut 4th of July ideas? Making a Statue of Liberty Crown for this year’s Independence Day is easy. Let us see how to do it:
- First, upload a sketch of the Statue of Liberty to your Design Space. Or you can find a relevant design from the Design Space access. The design should have one portion for the Crown and another for two headbands.
- Next, the Cricut machine should be set to the Cardstock settings. Now, place your paper on top of the cutting mat. Then, follow the prompts in the software to load the paper and give instructions to cut.
- Once the machine cuts the paper, you need to take the paper off the mat. It is good to use tweezers to remove the cut portion.
- After removing the cut pieces, you must attach the Crown and the headbands together.
- Hola! You have your own Statue of Liberty Crown for your child to wear during the Independence Day celebration.
3. America Rainbow T-Shirt
Customizing your t-shirt by using a Cricut machine is always fun. So, why not customize your t-shirt that shows your patriotism?
- You need a Blank t-shirt, America Cut file, Cricut machine, Iron-On Vinyl, EasyPress 2, EasyPress Mat, Iron-On Protective Sheet, and Weeding Tools.
- First, you need to upload an American Cut Rainbow design, or you can search for the same on Design Space images. And mirror the image before you give instructions to cut. There will be an option Mirror, that reverses the image.
- Next, you need to place the Vinyl face-down on the mat before loading it into the machine.
- Now, change the material settings to Vinyl and click go. Let the Cricut cut the Vinyl.
- After the cutting, you need to remove the excess Vinyl and keep just the image.
- The next step is to plug the EasyPress 2 into the power. Be sure that the settings on the press machine are in the recommended settings of the Vinyl. After the EasyPress is heated up, place your shirt on the EasyPress Mat and, for 5-10s, preheat the area.
- Then press it on top of the Vinyl and press the Cricut button, i.e., C. You need to hold it firmly without moving as the countdown begins. And next, turn the shirt over and press it again using EasyPress again for 15s.
- After pressing the design on the t-shirt, you must remove the carrier sheet before the Vinyl cools down.
- Now, let it cool down, and you will have the America Rainbow printed on your t-shirt.
Conclusion
As Independence Day 23 is getting close, the entire country is ready to celebrate it. As a crafter, you are looking for ideas to celebrate uniquely. So, here are the Cricut 4th of July ideas for you to make creative designs to show your patriotism. These designs, Pinwheels, Statue of Liberty Crown, and America Rainbow, will provide you with enough energy to make more crafts for your Independence Day.