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Spooky Vibes DIY Shirt

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I recently made Halloween shirts for my boys’ boo baskets, and of course, I couldn’t leave my daughter out! She’s all about anything cute, sparkly, and colorful, so I went on a mission to find the prettiest Halloween colors I could at Hobby Lobby. With a quick design thrown together on Canva, I was ready to bring some spooky magic to life.

Since I don’t have a Canva Pro account, getting the design into Cricut Design Space took a few extra steps. It’s still totally doable, just a little more time-consuming, but definitely worth it for a custom, glittery Halloween shirt she’ll love!

Here’s What I Used:

How I Uploaded My Canva Design into Cricut Design Space (Without Pro)

To cut each part of the design in different colors, I had to save each element separately as a PNG file. Here’s exactly how I did it:

  1. In Canva:
    • I created the design and saved the graphics and text as individual PNG files (with transparent backgrounds if possible).
  2. In Cricut Design Space:
    • Upload the PNG file.
    • On the next screen, you’ll see options to clean up the image.
    • Under the “Manual” section, click “Select”, then click on the white background in the preview to remove it.
    • Repeat this for all files you plan to cut.
    • Click “Apply & Continue.”
  3. Choose Your Upload Type:
    • Select “Cut Image” (Single Layer) on the next page.
    • Hit “Continue” and then “Upload”.
  4. Design Time!
    Now you’re ready to arrange your design, resize elements, and assign them to different vinyl colors as needed before cutting.

How to Make Your Own “Spooky Vibes” Shirt:

Follow these step-by-step instructions to bring your design to life:

  1. Upload the Design
    • Upload your “Spooky Vibes” PNG files into Cricut Design Space.
    • Arrange the graphics and text just how you want them.
  2. Set Up Your Cricut Machine
    • Set your Cricut machine to the “Iron-On” setting.
    • Important: Make sure to mirror your image before cutting. (This is a must for iron-on vinyl!)
  3. Load and Cut Vinyl
    • Place your iron-on vinyl shiny side down on the Standard Grip Mat.
    • Load the mat into your Cricut and begin the cut.
  4. Weed the Design
    • Use a weeding tool to carefully remove all excess vinyl, leaving just your design.
    • Once weeded, cut around the letters and graphics as closely as possible, this makes pressing easier and more precise.
  5. Prep the Shirt
    • Lay your black t-shirt on the Cricut EasyPress Mat.
    • Use a lint roller to remove dust, lint, or fuzz.
    • Preheat the shirt with your EasyPress for a few seconds to smooth it out and prep the fabric.
  6. Apply The Design
    • Place your weeded design onto the shirt, making sure it’s centered and straight.
    • Press with the Cricut EasyPress, following the temperature and time recommended for your type of vinyl.
    • Use the built-in timer to ensure even, consistent pressure.
  7. Peel and Reveal
    • Check your vinyl’s instructions to see whether to peel warm or cool.
    • Carefully remove the carrier sheet and admire your finished shirt!

DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Shirt – Free SVG File

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I absolutely love the tradition of making boo baskets for my kids every Halloween. It’s such a fun way to kick off the spooky season and show them a little extra love. Each year, I try to switch things up just a bit and this time, I decided to add a more personal touch to their baskets.

Now that my oldest is 14, it’s definitely getting trickier to find things he’ll actually enjoy or wear without an eye roll. But this year, I scored a win! I found some awesome Nightmare Before Christmas pajamas on Amazon, and let’s be honest, you really can’t go wrong with Jack Skellington.

To go along with the PJs, I decided to create a custom shirt that would match. I designed the graphic and used glow-in-the-dark iron-on vinyl to give it that extra spooky-fun vibe. It turned out so cool and even better, my teen actually liked it!

Here’s What I Used:

How to Make Your Own “Nightmare Before Christmas” Shirt:

  1. Download the Design
    First, grab the FREE SVG file for the “Nightmare Before Christmas” design.
  2. Upload to Cricut Design Space
    Open Cricut Design Space and upload your SVG file.
  3. Prepare Your Settings
    • Set your Cricut machine to the “Iron-On” setting.
    • Don’t forget to mirror your image before cutting, this is super important when using iron-on vinyl!
  4. Load and Cut
    • Place your glow-in-the-dark vinyl shiny side down on the cutting mat.
    • Load the mat and let the Cricut work its magic.
  5. Weed the Design
    Use your weeding tool to carefully remove all the excess vinyl, leaving only your design behind.
  6. Prep the Shirt
    • Lay your black shirt on the Cricut EasyPress mat.
    • Use a lint roller to remove any fuzz or dust.
    • Preheat the shirt using your EasyPress to get rid of wrinkles and prep the fabric.
  7. Apply the Design
    • Place your design onto the shirt, centered.
    • Press with the EasyPress (refer to your vinyl’s instructions for temp & time).
    • Use the built-in Cricut timer for even pressure.
  8. Peel and Reveal!
    • Check your vinyl’s instructions to see whether you should peel the plastic carrier sheet while warm or cool.
    • Carefully remove the backing and you’re done!

There’s something really special about being able to make even small holidays feel magical and personalized. These little traditions are the ones I hope my kids will remember for years to come.