Simplicity Vinyl is an approachable DIY vinyl publication for Cricut and Silhouette users, casual makers, and beginners learning to work with vinyl. It helps readers choose suitable materials, prepare a project, and work toward a clean finish—without making the process feel more complicated than it needs to be.
The focus is the practical question behind every project: what material and technique will make this work cleanly? Guides break down adhesive vinyl, heat-transfer vinyl, transfer tape, cutting, weeding, and application in clear, useful terms. The goal is simple: help you make the next good decision before a small detail turns into a frustratingly wonky result.
What we cover
Coverage is organized around Materials & Tools, Application, HTV & Apparel, Project Guides, and Troubleshooting. Current articles tackle common problems, including vinyl bubbles on glass and decals lifting at the edges. You can also explore project decisions, such as holographic stickers versus holographic craft vinyl or cutting a decal yourself versus ordering a professional transfer decal.
As the library grows, Simplicity Vinyl will keep building practical guidance around material selection, surface preparation, cutter workflows, apparel projects, and the small application details that make a finished piece look crisp. Whether you are making a first decal or refining a repeatable craft-table routine, the advice starts with the project in front of you.
Get in touch
Have a question, suggestion, or vinyl topic you would like us to explore? Contact Simplicity Vinyl at contact@simplicity-vinyl.com.