Halloween is almost upon us! Ann Butler had approached me a while ago to see if I would be interested in working with Neenah EPC film. 
Since I am a big fan of their paper, I was very interested to see another product from them… and so glad I tried it! It comes in white, black, blue, red, and green and is sold in 12″ x 12″ sheets, which is nice if you have a large project you would like to cut.
I found this cute little canvas bag a while ago for $2.99 and decided to make a bag to hold candy for my granddaughter when she goes out trick or treating. I designed the bag so that it could be used at Halloween or any time. I laid it out in Illustrator, but you can use whatever software you are comfortable with.
The Sizzix eclips is one of my favorite tools lately because of the ECAL software which allows me to cut files that I design… and I am just drawing up a storm lately 🙂 I saved the image as an .svg file and imported it into the eclips.
Things to remember when working with Neenah EPC film:
- if your design contains text, make sure to mirror image it so that when you cut it out, the letters will be going in the right direction!
- follow instructions on package
- make sure that the material you are ironing onto will accept heat (the bag I have has a plastic lining. I will have to make sure not to melt it!)
- if you need some help, watch this video which explains the process step by step.
- Design image on computer and save in desired format.
- Reverse text to mirror image.
- Lay EPC film right side up on eclips mat. Load and cut design.
- Carefully peel away background design leaving your image you want to transfer.
- Iron on die cut scalloped circle label. Stitch around label. Add glitter dots on scallops. Tie on a spooky black ribbon…
Want to see some other cool projects made with EPC transfer film? Here’s our blog hop schedule…
September 20 Melony
September 27 Ann
October 4 Eileen
and stay tuned for
October 11 Jonathan
October 18 Debra
So… where can you get this fun material? If you are not able to find it in your local craft store, you can purchase it here at Amazon. I liked this material and think you will too 🙂 Check back for some more fun ideas in the near future! Thanks for coming by…
Cute bag, will have to try it when I get some Neenah EPC film, love anything personalized. TFS
Eileen I love your project and Trinity is going to love it too! Thanks for being a part of the hop!
The Sizzix eclips really is a fantastic cutter. So happy it works with ecal software! I cut using any font I want!
Wow! How lovely!
Thanks everyone! I agree New England Paper Crafts, the eclips is just about the most fun gadget there is! This EPC film is going to be on my worktable for a while…
Fabulous project Eileen! I bet she will love it. It sounds like such a cool product. TFS!
Eileen, I love this little bag. It’s ADORABLE! Thanks for sharing on Show & Tell at SNAP! xoxo
So cool, Eileen!!! I can’t wait to make similar projects for my coming granddaughter, when she’s old enough! WOO HOO!!! *hugs*
This is soooo sweet, Eileen. Your granddaughter is going to absolutely love it!
This is too cool. Love that she can use it for Halloween and everyday! So versatile. Love working with this film.
http://mel-designs.typepad.com/my-blog/2012/09/heat-transferred-t-shirts-with-neenah-epc-film.html