Free "Game Over: Back to School" SVG Cut File

Get the kids excited to go back to school by making something together using this FREE "Game Over: Back to School" SVG Cut File!

Summer is already coming to an end, which means it's time to get ready to head back to school! Kids aren't always excited about the fun and games of summer ending, so I designed this FREE "Game Over: Back to School" SVG cut file that can be put on almost anything! For more back to school inspiration, I've got a list of 25 more FREE SVG cut files listed at the end of the post so that you can create all kinds of shirts, mugs, hats, tote bags, and more. I can't wait to see what you create using this design and your Cricut machine!

To make your own "Game Over: Back to School" shirt, you'll need these supplies:

Blank T-Shirt or Hoodie
"Game Over: Back to School" 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 "Game Over: Back to School" 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 that are the same color (in this case, the whole design), 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 pink and white HTV to layer 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 2 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 back to school creations!

Game Over: Back to School - Artsy-Fartsy Mama (you are here)

First Day of School Signs - Wispy Willow Designs

Welcome Back to School - Gina C Creates

Teacher Mode: On/Off - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Teaching is a Work of Heart - We Can Make That

Bruh We Back - The Girl Creative

Nacho Average Student - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Just a Girl Who Loves Books - Sunshine and Munchkins

Stay at Home Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Floral Pencil - Hello Creative Family

Teacher Dream Team - Pre-k-12th Grade - Kara Creates

Having a Weird Teacher Builds Character - Artsy-Fartsy Mama