Arrange the files onto the rectangle, resizing the pieces and arranging them until you have a design you like. I am changing the color of the leaves to give myself a better idea of how I want the final product to look.

Once your design is complete, select everything except the original rectangle and group them together. Since I would like to keep this as a reference, I am making a copy of this group and turning off the visibility while I continue to work. Weld the files together. Then select them along with the rectangle and slice the image. Delete the excess parts so you are left with a single stencil of the design. Now it’s time to cut!

Cut your stencil vinyl to the needed size and place it on your cricut mat. Set the dial to custom and select the stencil vinyl setting. Weed out the design using a pair of pointed tweezers or a weeding tool.

When transferring your stencil to the journal surface, DO NOT use transfer vinyl. I’ve learned that Transfer vinyl is often too sticky and can lead to the stencil vinyl tearing. Instead, using masking tape, laying it on the stencil then removing the backing. Line the journal up to the stencil and press it flat. Then remove the masking tape, one strip at a time, pushing down any smaller details that may lifting with the tape.

Using a makeup sponge, pick up some of your paint and paint the journal with a stamping motion. With leather paint, it is best to work in thin layers, allowing it to dry in between layers. I started with white followed by pale yellow, then rose gold, then finally fire red. You can use the same sponge for multiple colors by cutting off the edge. 

Once each shape is completely painted, remove your stencil. If you have any sections where the paint bled through the stencil, clean it up using rubbing alcohol and a small paintbrush, carefully removing the excess paint.

With a fine point paint brush, paint the details of the leaves. I will be painting the same details shown on the png files from the listing using yellow for the pale yellow leaves, tangerine for the rose gold leaves, and burgundy for the red. Using a dotting tool, stamp three dots of burgundy paint in the various negative spaces. If you don’t own a dotting tool, you can use the rounded end of the bottom of a paintbrush like I am using.

And our project is complete! One A5 journal ready for writing in that nice autumn weather.

If you don’t have a cutting machine to complete this project, we are selling the journal already made on our store stargazerlilyboutique.com. You can find the journal through the menu, or search Autumn Leaves A5 Journal.

Our next step is to upload the design onto the program. To do this, you will need to start a new project, click the upload button, then upload your file onto the design space. Since this file is an svg file, cricut will automatically recognize it as a cut only file. Then simply add your design to the design space.

Now that the file is in the design space, it’s time to weld each of the separate pieces together. The simplest way to do this is to ungroup the image, then click and drag your cursor, selecting one piece at a time and welding them together. I recommend turning off the visibility after each one to prevent accidentally selecting it with the remaining pieces.

Now that the image pieces are welded together, set each piece to the color you plan on cutting. I am using white for the trail, and gold for the remaining pieces. Once that is finished, select all the pieces and group them together. This will make resizing it easier.

If you are using this file on the 12oz wine tumbler, set the height to three inches. If you are planning on using this project again, take the time to save your project.

Proceed with making the project. The cricut design space will automatically sort the pieces to their separate mats.

Cut the vinyl pieces to the size needed. Since I am only using two colors, I am only using one mat, placing a piece on each side. Now it’s time to cut!

For permanent vinyl, I always set the dial to “custom” and select the “permanent vinyl” setting. 

Now that the pieces are cut, carefully weed out the design. When weeding the trail, I have found it is easier to work without the pliers. Peel back the vinyl, using your fingers to pull down any pieces that may not have been cut correctly. Don’t worry if any of the lines shift, you can straighten them with pliers after. Use pliers to weed out the remaining pieces.

Using transfer vinyl, stick the trail to your wine tumbler. I’ve noticed with cricut vinyl, especially with the white vinyl, it’s difficult to remove the backing. Remember to move slowly, and fold the backing as flat as you can to remove it.

Line up the design onto the tumbler and press down. Don’t worry about the sections over the curved part of the tumbler. Focus on whatever lands on the straighter sides. Once you’ve applied most of the design, go back and place the sections on the curved areas individually. 

Finally, apply the remaining elements. When working with small pieces like this, especially with metallic vinyl, sometimes the transfer vinyl can be too sticky and make it difficult to remove from the vinyl and even leave a sticky residue. If you are having this problem, I recommend using masking tape instead since it is thin enough to see through and easier to remove.

And there you have it! One adorable wine drinking bee on your very own wine tumbler!

If you don’t have a cutting machine to complete this project, we do have the wine tumblers available to purchase already made on our store Stargazer Lily Boutique. It is available in both the black with gold shown in this video, as well as yellow with black.