Shenanigans Cut File and DIY Shirt

This fun shenanigans cut file is perfect for all your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! 

It’s been a LOOONG while since I’ve celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. The last time I was out with friends for the debauchery was more than a decade ago.  Back then, shenanigans were a regular thing with our crowd. Now, it’s maybe a beer at home and then bed. I would have loved to have a customized shenanigans shirt to wear back in the day. Hopefully some of you are still young enough to enjoy the holiday (and the shirt that can be made with my shenanigans cut file).

If you are not familiar with cut files, you may want to first read this post about how to use SVG files. SVG stands for scalable vector graphic and it is the format that I use to make most of my cut files. I’m going to go through how to use this St. Patrick’s Day cut file to make a shirt using heat transfer vinyl but you can also use it with regular vinyl to make projects such as mugs and wine glasses.

SUPPLIES FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHIRT 

• Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)
• Cut File (download instructions below)
• Iron or Heat Press
• Silhouette or Cricut
• Weeding Tools
• Cotton shirt 

HOW TO USE THE SHENANIGANS CUT FILE 

The shenanigans cut file is located in the resource library which is available to my email subscribers. 

Using your Silhouette or Cricut, cut out the file heat transfer vinyl. Make sure to mirror the cut file before cutting. My favorite heat transfer vinyl (HTV)  is Siser Easyweed. I find that it sticks really well and holds up well in the wash. I like to use this brand of HTV for all my projects.  If you want your design to look like mine, you will have to cut out multiple colors of vinyl.

Once the file is cut, weed the excess vinyl.  The great thing about HTV is that you don’t need transfer tape. The vinyl is stuck to a carrier sheet so all you do is flip it over and iron/heat press it to your shirt.

Center your vinyl design onto the shirt and place a pressing mat inside the shirt. Set the Cricut Easy Press to 315 degrees and 30 seconds. Place the Easy Press on the design for 30 seconds. The Easy Press will beep when the time is up. Remove the Easy Press from the shirt and peel off the carrier sheet while it is still warm.

If using an iron, set your iron to the cotton setting and turn the steam off. Place a piece of parchment paper over your design and iron for 20 seconds. If your design is larger than the iron, iron one portion of the design at a time. Check to see if the design has adhered to the shirt.  If it has not, replace the parchment paper and iron again.

I highly recommend using an Easy Press because it heats more evenly than an iron and you will get better results.

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SVG CUT FILE FAQs

How do I open these files in my Silhouette software?
First, download the file and save it to your computer. If it is a zip file, unzip it. 

Next, open your Silhouette software and click FILE>OPEN and navigate to where you saved the file. You can also import the file(s) to your Silhouette library by clicking FILE>LIBRARY>IMPORT TO LIBRARY and navigating to where you saved the file.

Can I open SVG files in the Silhouette Basic Edition?
No. You must have Silhouette Designer Edition to open SVG files. If you have Silhouette Basic Edition, you can only use STUDIO files. STUDIO files are specific to Silhouette. You can also use PNG files with Silhouette Basic Edition but you’ll have to convert the PNG to a cut file.

Can this file be used with a Cricut?
Yes. Any SVG file can be used in Cricut Design Space. 

Please note that all printables and cut files are for personal use only. You may not sell or redistribute them. Thank you for respecting my work.

MORE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CUT FILES

Not only do I have this shenanigans cut file for you but I also have 13 MORE St. Patrick’s Day cut files that were made by some seriously talented artists. Make sure to check them all out below.

• Buffalo Plaid Shamrock by Brooklyn Berry Designs
• Let the Shenanigans Begin by Pineapple Paper Co.
• I’m Not Irish, I Just Love Beer by We Can Make That
• Lucky Mama by That’s What Che Said
• Happy Go Lucky by The Girl Creative
• Rainbow Magic by Liz on Call
• Can’t Pinch This by Life Sew Savory
• Shamrock Cluster by Everyday Party Magazine
• Lucky Clover Monogram by Happy Go Lucky
• When Do The Shenanigans Begin by Kelly Leigh Creates
• Wee Lil Hooligan by Artsy-Fartsy Mama
• Retro “Lucky” Graphic Tee by unOriginal Mom
• May the Luck Be With You by A Home to Grow Old In
• The Leprechaun Made Me Do It by Mom of 5 Trying to Survive

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