Free "I Tried It Died" Plant SVG Cut File

This FREE "I Tried It Died" Plant SVG cut file is for anyone whose garden is more of a graveyard than a greenhouse!

Spring is almost here, which means it's time to get ready to garden. If you're like me, this "I Tried It Died" SVG cut file is the perfect design for showing off your (lack of) gardening skills! Whether you’re making shirts, hats, or gifts, this design is a must-have. Don't miss the other 19 FREE gardening-themed files linked at the end of this post for even more inspiration. Grab your Cricut and let’s get making!

To make your own "I Tried It Died" plant shirt, you'll need these supplies:

Blank T-Shirt or Hoodie
"I Tried It Died" Plant Cut File - PERSONAL USE ONLY
Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air 2 machine
HTV OR Glitter HTV
EasyPress 2
EasyPress Mat
Iron-On Protective Sheet
Weeding Tools

Printables and cut files from Artsy-Fartsy Mama are for personal use only. You may use these in an educational setting, but you may not sell them. If you'd like to share this printable digitally, share a link to this post/website only. Do not share a direct link to the printable/cut file.

Upload the "I Tried It Died" cut file into Design Space and size the image to fit your shirt. Select different parts of the design and change colors as necessary. Get creative using your favorite colors, or add some sparkle with glitter HTV.

*Here's a great tutorial on how to upload your own images into Cricut Design Space.

Select all parts of the design (i.e., text and plant pot/face, leaves, etc) and then click "Attach" in the bottom right menu to keep the image elements connected. If you don't attach them, all of the parts of the design will arrange themselves randomly to fit the mat instead.

Before cutting iron-on vinyl, make sure to mirror your image! If you don't, your design will be backwards when you put it on the shirt. To do this, select the mat thumbnail in Design Space before cutting, and click the "Mirror" toggle to reverse the image.

For my shirt, I cut black, green, and purple HTV with my Cricut Explore Air 2 machine. Place the vinyl face-down on the mat, and load it into the machine. Change the material settings to the type of vinyl you are cutting, and then click the "Go" button to cut the vinyl.

"Weed" the excess vinyl by removing all of the parts that don't belong in the design. I usually peel away the outer edges first (starting at the corner), and then work my way around the design. Then I use weeding tools to help remove the smaller pieces of the design.

Plug in the EasyPress and power it on. Each kind of HTV has a different heat and time setting, so be sure to check the recommended EasyPress settings before getting started. Adjust the heat and time setting to your shirt and vinyl specifications. Once the light turns green and the machine beeps, it's ready to use.

When the EasyPress is up to temperature, place your shirt on the EasyPress Mat and preheat the area for 5-10 seconds. Lay the HTV down on the shirt, with the clear carrier sheet facing up. Set the EasyPress over the vinyl and press the green "C" button. Hold firmly in place while the timer counts down. Turn the shirt over and press the EasyPress firmly again for 15 seconds.

Peel off the carrier sheet while the vinyl is still warm. If you are layering vinyl, repeat the process for each of the different colors of vinyl, but be sure to protect the vinyl that is already on the shirt with an Iron-On Protective Sheet.

The cut file comes with multiple file types, so you can cut the design with any vinyl cutting machine. I hope you enjoy using this cut file, and I would absolutely LOVE to see your creations!! Tag me on Instagram and Facebook, and leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

Download each of the cut files by clicking through the links below, and then use your Cricut or other cutting machine to make your own gardening creations!

I Tried It Died - Artsy-Fartsy Mama (you are here)

Hands in the Dirt, Face in the Sun - Hello Creative Family

Good Plots - Crafting in the Rain

You Grow Girl - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Dirt Nerd - The Girl Creative

Plays With Dirt - The Scrap Shoppe Blog

Sometimes I Wet My Plants - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Heirloom Seed Society - The Quiet Grove

Herb Garden Labels - Kiy's Craftroom

Wild and Free - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

You're Never Too Old to Play in the Dirt - Sunshine and Munchkins

I'd Rather Be Playing in the Dirt - Main Road Digital Creations