DIY Metal Garden Markers Engraved on a Cricut

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I’ve been successful engraving metal with both the Cricut Explorer series as well as the Cricut Maker. I thought these garden markers would be an amazing spring craft, as well as something you could give mom for Mother’s Day.

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SUPPLIES

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INSTRUCTIONS:

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Adding to a Mat

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Put your transfer tape in the right spot, roll over that with a brayer to make sure it’s down really well. Then, just peel away the backing, leaving the transfer tape on your mat.

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Remove any blue protective film on both sides of the blank. Put the blanks’ engraving side up on your mat where the transfer tape is located.

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Use the white lines on the mat to line everything up. Use a brayer to press them down well.

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Swipe up to see the full tutorial

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DIY Metal Garden Markers Engraved on a Cricut

I’ve been successful engraving metal with both the Cricut Explorer series as well as the Cricut Maker. I thought these garden markers would be an amazing spring craft, as well as something you could give mom for Mother’s Day.

SUPPLIES

– Metal garden markers – Cricut Maker Engraving Tool – Cricut machine – Strong grip mat – Strong grip transfer tape – Stamp enamel marker – Brayer – Paper towels

INSTRUCTIONS:

The first thing is to add your text to Design Space. The font I’m using is called Close to my Heart Flower Market 1.

Adding to a Mat

Start by cutting a piece of strong grip transfer tape to where it’ll fit the garden markers you want to engrave. Then, you’re going to turn that down on your mat.

Put your transfer tape in the right spot, roll over that with a brayer to make sure it’s down really well. Then, just peel away the backing, leaving the transfer tape on your mat.

Remove any blue protective film on both sides of the blank. Put the blanks’ engraving side up on your mat where the transfer tape is located.

Use the white lines on the mat to line everything up. Use a brayer to press them down well.

Swipe up to see the full tutorial

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