Comma down and start crafting! Grab this FREE "Punctuation Matters" SVG cut file and make the ultimate back-to-school tee!
Whether you're prepping for the first day of class or just trying to survive another week of school, this "Punctuation Matters" SVG cut file is sure to make you stand out in the hallways! Combining your love for proper grammar with a cozy, classroom-ready look, this design is perfect for crafting custom teacher tees, student hoodies, library tote bags, and classroom decor that screams "straight-A style."
To keep the school year bright, I’ve also rounded up 18 additional FREE cut files at the bottom of this post to help you create all kinds of back-to-school projects. Fire up your Cricut or Silhouette and let’s start crafting!
To make your own "Punctuation Matters" shirt, you'll need these supplies:
- Blank T-Shirt or Hoodie
- "Punctuation Matters" 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 "Punctuation Matters" 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 and then click "Attach" in the bottom right menu or in the menu below the selected image to keep the elements connected. If you don't attach them, all of the parts of the design will arrange themselves randomly to fit the mat instead.
For my shirt, I cut black 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 18 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!
Punctuation Matters - Artsy-Fartsy Mama (you are here)
Just Here for Recess - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Weapons of Math Destruction - Sunshine and Munchkins
Nacho Average Student - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Nacho Average Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Get to the Point - Main Road Digital Creations
Bruh We Back - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Sharp Minds Start Here - Flowing Creek
Game Over (Back to School) - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Teachers Have Class - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Teacher Mode: On - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Stay at Home Teacher - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Pencil Banner - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Slothmore - Kiy's Craftroom
Punctuation Saves Lives - Harper N Co
All Booked Up Banner - Gina C Creates
Having a Weird Teacher Builds Character - Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Looking Sharp - Try It Like It
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