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In just 46 days, my family of 5 and our best friends are heading down to Orlando, Florida for a fun filled week at Disney World. Everyone is super excited and we cannot wait to go. Since we’ll be down there around the time of my daughter’s 16th Birthday, I figured we’d make the trip extra special for her by ensuring that everyone knows it’s her birthday! Of course we’ll get the birthday pin from Town Hall in Magic Kingdom, but since she’s a little fashionista, I whipped up some adorable “Sweet 16” Personalized Minnie Mouse Ears for her to wear!
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Aren’t they cute? I found these Minnie Mouse Ears on Amazon for about $9. They fit kids and adults well and I love that the ears are soft and fuzzy.
To personalize them, I used Heat Transfer Vinyl from Expressions Vinyl (my all-time favorite place to purchase quality vinyl) and my Cricut Explore.
DIY MINNIE MOUSE EARS SUPPLIES:
Minnie or Mickey Mouse Ears
Heat Transfer Vinyl
Cricut Explore
Iron
DIRECTIONS:
I set-up the design in Adobe Illustrator and then converted it into a JPEG image for use with Cricut Design Space, though the design could have easily been created right in Design Space.
Once the machine cut the vinyl, I weeded it and then ironed the “Sweet 16” onto the left ear. To do this, simply place a pillowcase on top of the vinyl, turn the iron to high, while turning off the steam function, if there is one. Hold the iron firmly in place over the design for 30 seconds, repeating several times. Remove the pillowcase and try to peel the clear backing away from the vinyl. If the vinyl pulls up, place replace the pillowcase and hit the troublesome area again. I was a little nervous since the ears were fuzzy, but the vinyl adhered perfectly and looks great!
Don’t those ears look extra special? This project was so simple, only taken a few minutes to complete. And there are just so many ways that one can personalize a pair of store bought ears!
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What a sweet and simple idea! So cute!
These are so cute! I love the whole outfit layout!!! I would totally wear it!