DIY Valentine Baked With Love Oven Mitt Using Cricut

The first step is to choose your Valentine image in Cricut Design Space. But be forewarned, there are many great images to choose from! Shown above is the design I chose for my oven mitt; as well as the size that I cut the vinyl.

Next you need to decide if you want to layer your design. If you do want to layer, simply copy the original design so the measurements are the same. You do this because when you add a layer you are simply creating an image shadow, of sorts.

Once your design is all set (size, color, layout, etc.) you will have to decide if you want to cut your vinyl colors separately or on the same mat. You can absolutely do either one. If you prefer to see your cuts in the color vinyl that you created them, then you will end up cutting on separate mats (as shown above).

If you want to cut on the same mat (meaning, one cut process) all you have to do is make sure both vinyl colors are set to be the same. For example, shown above is my two-color project showing as one cut process in white vinyl.

All I have to do on my mat is add each color vinyl in the correct size and orientation as shown above (vertically). The Cricut machine doesn’t distinguish color when it cuts. You can add as many cuts and vinyl colors as you want on your mat…as long as they are placed on the mat in the same space as in the cut setup.

The project will be cut backwards. But once you flip that vinyl over to iron it on (now shiny side is up), it will be correct.

To layer (the vinyl)…or not to layer…that is the question. To that I say, it’s your Cricut project and you can do either! For my project I chose to layer white vinyl over a light pink vinyl.

Here’s What I Learned

• For the ‘shadow’ color, use a color vinyl that is at least two shades darker (or lighter) than the top color.

After I finished my project I realized I probably should’ve gone with a darker pink vinyl for better shading. Plus I could’ve also given it a wider contrast by setting the pink vinyl a little more offset from the white vinyl.

You can clearly see from the image above the pink vinyl shadow layer is barely visible. This Valentine Baked With Love Oven Mitt still came out beautifully, even with the not so great shadow color!

When using iron-on vinyl in a layered project, there are definitely some tips I can offer you.

1. Apply the first layer (pink) with your iron of choice for approximately 5-10 seconds at 315°F. This time may vary depending on what iron you are using. All you need the first layer to do is slightly adhere or be able to easily pull away from the plastic carrier sheet (or tacky liner).
2. Apply your second layer (white) and place it slightly offset from the first layer (pink). This creates that pink ‘shadow’ effect. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top and press firmly for 25-30 seconds.

If you are looking for more iron-on tips, just search our website for ‘iron-on tips’ to help with your creative project.

When I picked up these oven mitts I also picked up the sugar cookie mix packet. I found that the Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix package that you get anywhere else was too big for this oven mitt.

Of course, you don’t have to fill it with a baking mix. You can use a decorative clear treat bag for already pre-made cookies that you’ve baked.

To finish your Cricut project off, add in a wooden spoon or wire whisk and attach a cookie cutter to it with a decorative ribbon. Now it’s ready for gift giving!