Repurposing Vinyl Scraps to Make Hair Bows

Learn how to repurpose leftover vinyl scraps to make hair bows for back to school or any occasion!

Supplies:

• Brother ScanNCut SDX85M
• Brother Standard Mat
• School Supplies Cut File
• Scraps of Heat Transfer Vinyl
• 1.5” wide Grossgrain Ribbon
• Iron + Ironing Board or Heat Press
• Hair Clip
• Hot Glue Gun + Glue Stick
• Non-Stick Sheet or Press Cloth

As the back-to-school season approaches, my creative spirit is ignited once again, and with the trusty assistance of my Brother ScanNCut, I find myself diving into a delightful crafting adventure with a meaningful twist. Armed with a colorful array of HTV vinyl scraps, I have set out to design the most adorable and charming hair bows that perfectly capture the essence of education. But beyond just crafting cute accessories, this project has opened my eyes to the value of saving and repurposing vinyl scraps with the help of my versatile cutting machine. Instead of letting these small remnants go to waste, I have discovered the incredible potential they hold when I let the Brother ScanNCut precisely cut and transform them into delightful pencil and crayon-themed hair bows. By using my Brother ScanNCut to bring my creative vision to life, I am not only celebrating the joy of learning, but also promoting the idea of sustainability and responsible crafting. This experience has inspired me to encourage others to follow suit, to cherish and save their vinyl scraps, and to explore imaginative ways to give them new life in future projects, all while harnessing the power of innovative crafting tools. Through creativity, conscious crafting, and the artistry of my Brother ScanNCut, we can make a positive impact on our environment while delighting in the joy of handmade creations. So, let us all unite in this effort to save our vinyl scraps, and with the aid of cutting-edge technology, embark on an exciting journey of repurposing them into wonderful works of art that bring both smiles and sustainability to the world.

Directions:

0. Choose ribbons that matches the scraps of vinyl that you have. Tie the ribbons into a bow and set aside.
   
   
   
   
1. Open Brother CanvasWorkspace and upload the school supplies file.
   
   
   
   
2. Arrange the scraps of heat transfer vinyl on the Brother ScanNCut mat so that it reflects the grid on the screen. Make sure that the shiny side is down.
   
   
   
   Insert the mat into the ScanNcut and set at a half cut and be sure to do a test cut before cutting the final design. Proceed with cut.
   
   
   
   
3. Once the design is cut, weed out the excess with the Brother weeding tool.
   
   
   
   
4. FOR THE CRAYON: Place the vinyl on one end of the bow.
   
   
   
   
   
   Place the non-stick sheet on top and press.
   
   
   
   The non-stick sheet is important to prevent the ribbon from melting.
5. Repeat this step with the opposite end of the bow.
   
   
   
   
6. At the point end of the “crayon”, cut excess of the ribbon by trimming around the vinyl.
   
   
   
   
7. Hot glue hair clip onto the back of the clip. That’s it!
   
   
   
   
8. FOR THE PENCIL: Place the vinyl on one end of the bow.
   
   
   
   Place the non-stick sheet on top and press.
   
   
   
   The non-stick sheet is important to prevent the ribbon from melting.
9. Repeat this step with the opposite end of the bow with the pink eraser and metallic vinyl.
   
   
   
   
10. At the point end of the “pencil” and around the eraser, cut excess of the ribbon by trimming around the vinyl.
    
    
    
    
11. Hot glue hair clip onto the back of the clip. That’s it! Make various colors with whatever scraps of vinyl you have.