I (Katie) will be the first to admit that I get a little nervous when it comes to hybrid projects. I found this post by Janet so comforting and I loved her idea of sketching out a hybrid idea on the computer first. Once I realized that was an option, I had an entirely new outlook on the world of hybrid projects. I guess that is why iron on transfer projects appeal to me so much – the canvas (a shirt, a bag, etc), is very similar to a blank scrapbook page. I can actually visualize the finished project.
I spent some time browsing through the galleries and I found some amazing inspiration from several different artists that made me WANT to get out my iron out!
I just love these darling little onesies and that “chick magnet” shirt is making me giggle! These were created by Mturnridge and she even gives details about the process she used and links to the products she used.
I absolutely adore this little bag! Amber1279 used a kit by Traci Reed as her inspiration to create this bag and bought a dress to go with it!
One of the best things about using digital scrapbook supplies for iron on transfer projects is that you can totally customize an entire gift pack. I love how Jen Tapler used the papers and elements to create a gift box and tag!
Aprons are another fun thing to customize with iron on transfers. I love the way hollyrh included names on these sweet aprons.
It’s nice to see a “manly” project for iron on transfers as well. Don’t feel like you are limited if you don’t have girls and babies in your life, there are plenty of ways to create something cool for a guy as well. This project by livelys is a great example and she links up to the kit she used in the credits.
Ideas for Iron On Transfer Projects:
- t-shirts
- onesies (baby shirts)
- aprons
- canvas bags
- cloth napkins
- cloth placemats
- cloth tablecloths
- denim jackets
- denim jumpers and dresses
- denim shirts
- denim jeans (especially the pockets)
- pillowcase borders
- bedsheet borders
Some important tips to remember:
- Print your image in reverse so when you iron it on it will be correctly positioned (unless products instructs otherwise)
- There are several iron on transfer paper packs out there so check out some of these project links to see what these artists recommend. You might want to consider a product specifically for dark color fabrics if that is what you choose to work with. Also pay attention to what kind of paper your printer requires. There are different transfer papers for ink jet printers vs. laser printers.
- White won’t print out on a design so look for colorful or dark options instead.
- Practice first! Make sure you know what side of the transfer paper to print on. You also might want to consider doing a small test project on on older piece of fabric so you get the hang out of ironing the transfers.
- Follow the directions on the package of transfer paper for best results.
Now I can’t wait to grab some plain t-shirts and have some fun of my own! If you create an iron on transfer project feel free to send us a link so we can be inspired by YOU!
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Love the ideas! I made super cute personalized cupcake aprons for the kids at my daughter’s cupcake decorating themed party. The iron-on “software” was such a pain to get my images in and my printer didn’t offer a way for me to flip the image before printing, so I flipped the images in Photoshop and pasted them into one document so I could print several images on one sheet of iron-on paper. Basically using fewer sheets of paper so I could save the rest for another project. I also “blinged” up the design by using puffy fabric paint at the end to embellish the iron-on
I made t-shirts for a couple of Christmas gifts this year. I thought they turned out really cute. I also made some capes for my kiddos (super hero ones), but when I washed one the lettering went weird
Has anyone else had a problem with this? I expected it after multiple washings, but not the first one.
I love the set from Jen Tapler – too cool!
One other idea that I used to do with rubber stamping, that translates into iron-ons as well, is you can coordinate the onesies some burp cloths – just take some plain cloth diapers and put your design on those.
holy snap! look at you guys go! This site never, ever, ever ceases to amaze me! I SOOOOO am going to have to do the iron-on technique! WOW! I think you could open up shop and sell this fantastic stuff….if you were using CU items, don’t wanna break any TOUs!
I LOVE GETTIN’ JIGGY W/ THE DAILY DIGI!
Oooh, I’ve not tried iron-on, yet (have done hybrid paper). Love, love, love the ideas presented here – especially the onesie/gift wrap done with Libby’s kit. Very cute!
Never really got round to doing any iron on… too much of a coward!
I love iron on projects! Great ideas, thanks!
Even though I’m dabling more in digital scrapbooking, I really do more hybrid stuff than scrapbooking.
I have made lots of hybrid projects but haven’t used a digital kit so will try that next Great ideas!!!
Cute projects! Thanks for the tips!
I love Traci Reed’s Kit for iron on’s it really works great and looks so cute too! Thanks fpr your advice everyday.
I had one disaster with an iron-on transfer so that has scared me away a bit, but it didn’t involve a digital design. And next time around I’ll fork out the bucks for the right kind of package and not pull something out of the bargain bin at J’s!!
I’ve been wanting to decorate shirts with fabric paint, but this looks a whole lot easier and I don’t have to worry about messing up as much! Thanks for the ideas!
Such a great idea! I’m definitely going to try it some time!
I made a onsie using Iowa Hawkeye logos and it was a hit.
Such CUTE ideas – LOVE those onesies!
The iron-on idea sounds great! I’m going to have to try it!
What a GREAT idea!!! My little girl is going to be 2 in April, but she still wears 12-18 month size tops. I got her a tutu on etsy, and want to make her a “Birthday Girl” tee with a “2″ on it, as all of the storebought “2″ shirts would be massive on her – not to mention pricey!
Thanks for this!!
So many ideas now! That onesie is way too adorable for words. I love the class trip idea too with the artwork… must suggest for my guys this year!
Lovin these hybrid ideas!
My friend always creates the most beautiful items with iron-ons and I’m always surprised when she tells me thats what it is. They’ve come a long way since I tried them a long time ago.
Yahoo! I can’t wait to go to the casual blogger conference! Thanks so much for the chance.
I don’t really do hybrid, but these ideas are so cute I may have to give hybrid a try.
I was just thinking of doing this on some of my daughter’s shirts for summer. Perfect timing!
I bought the white tee shirts & transfer papers 4 weeks ago to do during the school holidays. We have 5 days left, thank you for giving me the prompt to get too and have some fun.
I love the iron on hybrid projects (I’ve done 5 or so now!) For Xmas I bought cheap fleece blankets at Walmart and designed a personalized message (Worlds Greatest Papa) with my boys pictures on it and then ironed this on a piece of plain white fabric, which I then pressed down the edges and sewed on the blanket (straight stitch but if you kept the panel big you could use iron on fusing around the edges, I just didn’t plan for that). They loved them and they were super cheap and my kids get to wrap their arms around them every day that way. Just wish I took pictures!!!
I’m also scared of hybrid. Thanks for the great inspiration!
I did this for my son’s 4th birthday. We had dinosaur party and had a dinosaur bone dig and dino egg hunt. I made each guest a canvas explorer bag for all of their goodies and personalized them with their names and dinosaurs from digi dinosaur kits! It was a great party favor!
Iron-ons are a great hybrid project! My son’s class designed their own artwork and we ironed them on shirts for them as part of a class field trip. They were easy and fun and the kids were so proud.