Create Baby Wall Decor with the Cricut EasyPress 2

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I love creating personalized gifts – especially for new little ones! Thanks to my Cricut Maker and EasyPress 2 I can create custom baby wall decor that really makes a statement.

Create Baby Wall Decor with the Cricut EasyPress 2 - The Kingston Home

CREATE BABY WALL DECOR WITH CRICUT

Iron-on is one of my favorite materials to use with my Cricut but I have always felt limited by the size of the EasyPress. Cricut is releasing two new sizes this Fall – 12×10 and 6×7 so now you have the perfect size EasyPress for any project. I am so excited about the larger size (and shoutout to the new raspberry color!) because it allows me to create larger scale projects like this canvas in less time and without worrying about getting full coverage. Perfect! {FTC Disclaimer: This is a sponsored blog post but the opinions are mine all mine! This post also contains affiliate links which means I may make a small commission on any purchases at no additional cost to you.}

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SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Cricut Maker (available at Cricut, Michaels, and HSN) – this would work just as well with an Cricut Explore Air
Cricut Everyday Iron-On in Black
Cricut EasyPress 2 – 12″x10″ size
Cricut EasyPress Mat 16″x20″
Cricut Iron-On Protective Sheet
Cricut Tools Basic Set
Xyron Creative Station with Repositionable Adhesive
piece of cardstock
large canvas
paint (I used Delta Ceramcoat Select in Fog Gray)
foam brush
foam dauber
painters tape

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HOW TO CREATE BABY WALL DECOR WITH CRICUT:

1. Tape around edges of canvas – this will give your finished project a white edge.

tape around edges of the canvas for custom baby wall decor

2. Cut cardstock to desired size and apply repositionable/temporary adhesive, then apply it to the center of your canvas. I used my Xyron Creative Station with Repositionable Adhesive and it worked like a dream!

3. Use dauber to apply paint around the edges of the cardstock then use paintbrush to paint the rest of the canvas. Let dry and repeat if necessary, then remove cardstock and tape.

use foam brush to apply paint around the edges of the cardstock

4. Create image/phrase in Design Space. I’ve got this project saved in Cricut Community so you don’t have to start from scratch! Use the sizing option (don’t forget to unlock the image) to make your image fit perfectly in to the open space on your canvas.

create image/phrase in Design Space for custom baby wall décor

5. Cut your image from Iron-On material. I used the Maker but this could also be done on an Explore machine. Don’t forget to mirror the image before cutting!

cut your image from Iron-On material for custom baby wall décor

6. Remove excess iron-on and use weeding tool to remove centers of letters.

7. This is where the 16×20 EasyPress Mat really comes in handy! Because the canvas is raised (not flush to the table) I need padding underneath. By folding the large mat in half I have enough cushion to apply the iron-on!

lay canvas on easypress mat for custom baby room décor

woman placing Circut transfer tape onto canvas

8. Center image on canvas and cover with Iron-On Protective Sheet. This will protect your paint from the heat of the EasyPress.

9. Use the EasyPress recommended settings chart to determine temperature and time for your canvas. I did 340 degrees for 30 seconds. The greatest thing about the EasyPress 2 is I could do this entire large project in one fell swoop! No more multiple passes on the same project!

use easypress on custom baby wall décor canvas

10. Remove clear film from design and voila! Custom Baby Wall Decor!

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Create Baby Wall Decor with the Cricut EasyPress 2

I love creating personalized gifts – especially for new little ones! Thanks to my Cricut Maker and EasyPress 2 I can create custom baby wall decor that really makes a statement.

Author: Beth Kingston

Materials

Cricut Maker (available at Cricut, Michaels, and HSN) – this would work just as wel with an Explore Air
Cricut Everyday Iron-On in Black
Cricut EasyPress 2 – 12"x10" size
Cricut EasyPress Mat 16"x20"
Cricut Iron-On Protective Sheet
Cricut Tools Basic Set
Xyron Creative Station with Respositionable Adhesive
piece of cardstock
large canvas
paint (I used Delta Ceramcoat Select in Fog Gray)
foam brush
foam dauber
painters tape

Instructions

Tape around edges of canvas – this will give your finished project a white edge.
Cut cardstock to desired size and apply repositionable/temporary adhesive, then apply it to the center of your canvas. I used my Xyron Creative Station with Repositionable Adhesive and it worked like a dream!
Use dauber to apply paint around the edges of the cardstock then use paintbrush to paint the rest of the canvas. Let dry and repeat if necessary, then remove cardstock and tape.
Create image/phrase in Design Space. I’ve got this project saved in Cricut Community so you don’t have to start from scratch! Use the sizing option (don’t forget to unlock the image) to make your image fit perfectly in to the open space on your canvas.
Cut your image from Iron-On material. I used the Maker but this could also be done on an Explore machine. Don’t forget to mirror the image before cutting!
Remove excess iron-on and use weeding tool to remove centers of letters.
This is where the 16×20 EasyPress Mat really comes in handy! Because the canvas is raised (not flush to the table) I need padding underneath. By folding the large mat in half I have enough cushion to apply the iron-on!
Center image on canvas and cover with Iron-On Protective Sheet. This will protect your paint from the heat of the EasyPress.
Use the EasyPress recommended settings chart to determine temperature and time for your canvas. I did 340 degrees for 30 seconds. The greatest thing about the EasyPress 2 is I could do this entire large project in one fell swoop! No more multiple passes on the same project!
Remove clear film from design and voila! Custom Baby Wall Decor!