Pinktober: Create for a cause
Join us in celebrating the amazing community of makers who, throughout this month more than ever, are using their machines and their skills to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer support charities.
Create for a Cause!
Breast Cancer affects us all every year. We know that it is something that is very close to the hearts of millions of Cricut Community members, and so this October we are giving back through the help of our community. Cricut is donating $1000 and hopes to raise another $1000 through the support of the Cricut community during or Breast Cancer Awareness Month or Pink October.
We are always heartened to hear of members who are using their machine to make a difference. Cricut users constantly show their generosity for supporting causes. By partnering with Cricut in this effort we are able to bring our community together again to collectively use creativity as a way to raise funds for this deserving cause. We have all been affected in one way or another by Breast Cancer and together we are fighting to support everyone who goes through it. Together we make a difference.
Make it Pink.
By creating Pink projects during October, tagging your project in Design Space using #CricutPinktoberMETA you can be a part of the fundraising initiative. For every project made and tagged in Design Space Cricut will donate $1 per project raining money for the Breast cancer association. Let’s help this worthy cause by crafting pink all month long.
Project Inspiration
Meet the Maker.
Nita shares her gorgeous t-shirts with us in a few easy steps. Make it with IronOn or Infusible Ink for a totally different look.
Hi, my name is Nita - Mom, wife, small business owner and Cricut Ambassador – these titles define me. More than just a hobby, Cricut is my passion and my purpose. It’s a way to escape, to create and to make a positive impact on the world. I love using my Cricut machines to bring joy to others. Whether it’s a personalised gift for a loved one or a custom item for a customer, brightening someone’s day is incredibly rewarding. My Cricut journey has become more than just a personal adventure; it’s a family affair. We craft together, laugh together and create lasting memories. From budget-friendly DIY projects to friendly crafting competitions, Cricut has enriched our lives in countless ways. It demonstrates the power of creativity and the joy of shared experiences.
What you need
Materials To Cut
Cricut Infusilbe Ink Transfer Sheets
Pink, Black
Preparation
Because I dislike T-shirts and white isn’t my colour. I chopped the sleeves off a Cricut shirt, cut a short slit up the side and dyed it a light pink.
Everything Else Cut
After finalizing your design, click “Make It” to send it to the printer, then proceed to cut it with your Cricut machine.
Cricut Maker 3
Cricut T-Shirt
Pink Fabric Dye
Assemble
Begin by preparing the T-Shirt with your EasyPress.
Once your design is complete, press make it. In this window be sure to select mirror for all the colour mats.
Place the Infusible ink sheet, shinny side down on your mat, be sure to match the colour of the canvas on your screen.
Repeat step 2 for all the colour mats.
When weeding Infusible ink sheets carefully use your fingers and not your weeding tool. The reason for this is if you stab or scratch the sheet, small specks of ink may stick to the carrier sheet which will transfer to the shirt.
Carefully remove the pink pieces of Infusible ink and place them in the correct position ( colour side up) on the carry sheet of the black Infusible ink. You want to press the bees with both colours in one press. If you did it in 2 presses, so black first and then pink, you will notice the carrier sheet of the pink will removed some of the black ink from the shirt where it over laps it.
For the back of the shirt
Place the words on the shirt and carefully cut the carry sheet where needed so it does not overlap each other. If you using the Cricut 9x9 easy press you will notice the text is much longer, therefore you need to do it in two parts, but make sure you don’t let your press touch the already pressed text.
Design Space Inspiration.
A personalized T-shirt, personalized mugs, a gift bag, a care package or just a card for someone going through Cancer - make it all with a Cricut® cutting machine, colorful materials, plus images and fonts in Design Space®. Together we can make a difference and support each other through creativity.
Material Colors
Images
Fonts
Blush Light Pink Party Pink Bright Pink
DTC Sweet Berry
BFC Banana Pumpkin
BFC Fresh Bread
What to expect.
All the best creative inspiration at your fingertips with Cricut and our amazing teachers. From Creative Challenges, events, in-store demos to loads of prizes to be won. You don’t want to miss any of whats happening in October. Save the dates and don’t miss out as we craft for the cause during the month of October supporting Breast cancer Awareness.
Come learn with us
Join us for these exciting on-line classes where we learn and craft together in a safe and fun environment. Or wqatch the recording after the class at a conveninet time
The challenge details
I made it for Pinktober
During October we will have weekly challenges where you can create some Pink Inspired Projects. Visit the Facebook Group for more information and keep an eye out for our challenges.
Let’s make.