{"id":5230,"date":"2021-02-11T14:28:51","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T14:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpressmu-575498-1860472.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=5230"},"modified":"2022-12-06T03:23:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T03:23:42","slug":"tic-tac-toe-loot-bags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/tic-tac-toe-loot-bags\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalized Cricut Tic-Tac-Toe Loot Bags"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/V-Day_Tic_Tac_Toe_lootbags_bp.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make your own personalized tic tac toe loot bags on your Cricut. These would be perfect for gifts on Valentine&#8217;s Day or for birthday parties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab the free files from the resource library to get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you like this tutorial, join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\">our Facebook community<\/a> where I post<strong> <\/strong>other <strong>free SVG files and resources<\/strong>! I look forward to crafting with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-1024x541.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner-600x317.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FB_Group_banner.png 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won\u2019t cost you a penny more)!&nbsp; Read my&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/privacy-policy\/\">full disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>MATERIALS TO MAKE THE VALENTINES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/x93A1O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cricut Maker or Explore Air 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/a1m3EQ\">Cricut Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KIz6uv\">Standard Grip Mat<\/a> (the 12&#8243;x 12&#8243; size)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ne point blade (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZyRcpE\" target=\"_blank\">Cricut Fine Point Blade<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/15LE4B\">Iron-on Vinyl\/Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/qn939O\">Cricut Easy press<\/a> or Iron<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OxcIT5\">Cricut Easy press mat (or towel)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z412A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Muslin Bags<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3d6aKtQ\">Acrylic Hearts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tRgk9E\">Wood hearts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get other free SVG design files (available in my&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/free-resource-library\/\" target=\"_blank\">free resource library<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 get the password by filling out the form on the sidebar or below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"fd-form-601aa3c03055345d5792a231\"><\/div>\n<script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '601aa3c03055345d5792a231',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-601aa3c03055345d5792a231'\n  });\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2>HOW TO MAKE THE TIC TAC TOE LOOT BAGS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather watch a video on how to make it step by step, take a look at this video here <strong>(highly recommended!)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uynv1MX2u6c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>STEP 1: UPLOAD FILES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload the free SVG file into Cricut Design Space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to unzip the files before uploading them into Cricut Design Space. Make sure you are using the .SVG file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>STEP 2: DESIGN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ungroup<\/strong> the layers once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design is set to fit the 3&#8243;x4&#8243; bags. You will need to adjust the size of the designs to fit your bag if you are using a different size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Included in the file are a heart that you can personalize as well as the tic-tac-toe grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let&#8217;s <strong>ungroup<\/strong> our layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s start by personalizing our design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the <strong>text <\/strong>tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type the name you&#8217;d like to personalize on the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change the<strong> font type<\/strong>. I am using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dafont.com\/hello-valentica.font\">Hello Valentica<\/a>. It is free for personal use. If you are making these to sell, you will need a <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/2l5ob\">commercial licence<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1-1024x542.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1-600x317.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt1-1.png 1261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the <strong>letter-spacing<\/strong>. I always like to start with -0.5 and make adjustments from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, we would continue to weld the letters together but it won&#8217;t be necessary for this project since it will all be cut out anyways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resize<\/strong> the name on top the of heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select both layers and then <strong>Slice<\/strong> them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"717\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt2.png 1017w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt2-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt2-600x423.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delete the extra layers <\/strong>so that only the cut-out heart remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>STEP 3: CUT IT OUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the instructions on your machine to cut out the designs. Remember to <strong>mirror the layers<\/strong> and to put your vinyl <strong>shiny side down<\/strong> on the mat. There should be a reminder in Cricut design space when you select your material setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt3.png 857w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt3-300x230.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt3-768x588.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt3-600x459.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the prompts to cut it out on your Cricut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weed<\/strong> out the areas that aren&#8217;t being used on the designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>STEP 4: ASSEMBLE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Iron your vinyl<\/strong> on to the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Z412A0\">muslin bags<\/a> using your <a href=\"http:\/\/cricut.pxf.io\/qn939O\">Cricut Easy Press<\/a> or a heat press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt4.png 880w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt4-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt4-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt4-600x353.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/cricut.com\/en_ca\/heatguide?\">look up the settings for the Cricut heat press<\/a> or you can start with a low setting and increase the heat as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OxcIT5\">heat mat<\/a> or a towel to prevent damage to whatever is underneath the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also like to use an extra sheet of parchment paper for additional protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3d6aKtQ\">acrylic hearts<\/a>, buttons, painted <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tRgk9E\">wood craft bits<\/a> for the tic-tac-toe game pieces. I personally like painted wood craft bits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"931\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt5.png 931w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt5-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt5-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt5-600x335.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 931px) 100vw, 931px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>CONGRATULATIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doesn&#8217;t it look great?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6-1024x586.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6-1024x586.png 1024w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6-768x440.png 768w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6-600x344.png 600w, https:\/\/pocketwonders.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/vttt6.png 1142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head over to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/cricutprojectswithpocketwonders\">Facebook community<\/a> to show off your bags!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make your own personalized tic tac toe loot bags on your Cricut. These would be perfect for gifts on Valentine&#8217;s Day or for birthday parties. 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