With November gone in a flash, it’s officially time to start sharing holiday ideas. While I ease into full-on Christmas mode over the coming weeks, here’s an easy, festive Cricut project that makes a perfect gift: donut elbow patches. If you liked the balloon and ice cream elbow patch projects, this donut version completes the trio with a playful, wearable twist. Follow the simple steps below to make your own.
Cricut Explore™
Cricut iron-on in donut color and a frosting color of your choice
A sweater or sweatshirt to personalize
Pins for placement
An iron and ironing board
Instructions:
- Open the donut project in Cricut Design Space and cut the donut and frosting shapes from your chosen iron-on materials. While cutting, try on the sweater and mark the elbow locations with a pin so your patches sit in the right spot.
- Carefully remove the excess iron-on from the clear backing so only the donut and frosting shapes remain.
- Position the donut shape (right side up, backing still attached) centered over the pinned spot, then remove the pin.
- Press the donut in place with your iron following the iron-on manufacturer’s recommended temperature and timing.
- Allow the patch to cool, then peel off the liner.
- Place the frosting layer on top of the donut, press again according to the iron-on instructions, let cool, and remove the liner. Your donut elbow patch is complete.
All photos by Jeff Mindell
Will you be gifting donut elbow-patch sweatshirts this year — or keeping one for yourself? Either way, these make a quick, charming handmade present. Happy crafting!
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