If you're a Cricut DIY enthusiast with a love of all things celestial, then it's time to combine those interests and let your creativity shine. Here are eight unique and practical ways you can use Cricut Astronomy SVG Designs to create stunning crafts for your daily life.
1. Custom Starry Night Tote Bags
Imagine carrying the cosmos with you wherever you go! With the right Cricut designs, you can transform a plain tote bag into a dreamy constellation.
Materials You Need:
- Plain tote bag
- Iron-On (HTV): Iron-On (HTV)
- Weeding tool
- Heat press or iron
How to Create:
Step 1: Download a starry night SVG design from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Import the SVG design into Cricut Design Space and size it to fit your tote bag.
Step 3: Cut the design onto your Iron-On (HTV) using your Cricut machine. Don't forget to mirror the image before cutting.
Step 4: Weed out the excess material from your design.
Step 5: Place the HTV design on your tote bag and use a heat press or iron to transfer the design. Voila! Your celestial tote bag is now ready to astonish.
2. Celestial Wall Art
Bring the wonders of the universe into your home with beautiful, celestial wall art. This project is perfect for a nursery, bedroom, or living space.
Materials You Need:
How to Create:
Step 1: Choose a celestial SVG design of planets, stars, or constellations from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Import the design into Cricut Design Space and adjust it to your desired size.
Step 3: Cut out your design on vinyl using your Cricut machine.
Step 4: Weed out the excess vinyl and use Transfer Tape to apply your design to the canvas or wood plaque.
Step 5: Optionally, paint the canvas or plaque before applying the vinyl for an added touch of personality.
3. Astronomical Greeting Cards
Surprise your friends and loved ones with greeting cards that are literally out of this world. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
Materials You Need:
How to Create:
Step 1: Choose an astronomy-themed SVG design (think rockets, moons, or stars) from Unlimited SVG Designs' website.
Step 2: Import and size your design in Cricut Design Space.
Step 3: Cut your design from various colors of cardstock and glitter paper using your Cricut machine.
Step 4: Arrange and glue the pieces onto a blank greeting card.
Step 5: Write your message inside, and your unique, astronomical greeting card is ready to awe!
4. DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy Tee
Who wouldn’t want to wear the universe? Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt that glows in the dark for a truly stellar look.
Materials You Need:
How to Create:
Step 1: Download a galaxy or constellation SVG design from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Import the design into Cricut Design Space and adjust it to fit your t-shirt.
Step 3: Cut the design using Glow-in-the-Dark Vinyl.
Step 4: Weed out the negative spaces.
Step 5: Use a heat press or iron to apply the vinyl to your t-shirt. Turn off the lights to see your new creation glow!
5. Milky Way Bookmarks
Keep the wonders of the cosmos close at hand with handmade bookmarks perfect for every book lover.
Materials You Need:
How to Create:
Step 1: Download an SVG design with star or planet motifs from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Size the designs in Cricut Design Space to fit your bookmark dimensions.
Step 3: Cut the designs from Shrink Plastic and use permanent markers to color them.
Step 4: Place the designs on a parchment-lined tray in an oven per the plastic manufacturer's instructions; watch them shrink!
Step 5: Assemble your bookmarks with strings or ribbons once they’ve cooled.
6. Galaxy Luminary Gift Boxes
Make your gift-giving extra special with galaxy-themed luminary boxes that shine a light on your thoughtfulness.
Materials You Need:
How to Create:
Step 1: Select a galaxy-themed SVG cut file from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Import and resize the design in Cricut Design Space to fit your cardstock.
Step 3: Cut your designs on cardstock, and insert Acetate Sheets into the cut-out designs to create a window effect.
Step 4: Assemble the boxes and place an LED tea light inside each for a magical glow.
7. Starlit Shoes
Don't walk—stride through the galaxy with hand-customized footwear using Cricut’s precision and creativity.
Materials You Need:
How to Create:
Step 1: Choose an astronomy-inspired SVG design suitable for shoes from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Import and size your design in Cricut Design Space to fit your shoes.
Step 3: Cut the design from fabric.
Step 4: Use Transfer Tape to guide placing the design onto your canvas shoes.
Step 5: Follow fabric fusing protocols to secure your interstellar decoration on your footwear.
8. Constellation Pillows
Add a touch of the cosmos to your home decor with constellation-themed pillows that are simple to make and endlessly impressive.
Materials You Need:
- Plain pillowcases
- Fabric: Fabric
- Weeding tool
- Heat press or iron
How to Create:
Step 1: Download constellation SVG designs from Unlimited SVG Designs.
Step 2: Import and size your design in Cricut Design Space to match your pillow dimensions.
Step 3: Cut the designs from fabric using your Cricut machine.
Step 4: Weed the excess fabric and place your designs on the pillowcases.
Step 5: Use a heat press or iron to transfer the designs onto the pillowcases for a cosmic touch to your living space.
Whether you’re looking to create something special for yourself or as a gift for an astronomy lover, these eight ideas provide diverse and exciting ways to use your Cricut machine and stunning Astronomy SVG Designs. Get the materials you need from Order the Materials Needed and start crafting your way to the stars today!