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Santa's Snack Plate with Adhesive Vinyl
Author: Nicole H
Create a special Christmas Eve snack plate for Santa and his reindeer using adhesive vinyl and your cutting machine. This festive project uses multiple colours of adhesive vinyl to transform a simple ceramic plate into a fun keepsake that can be brought out year after year.
With dedicated spots for Santa's cookies and milk, plus carrots for the reindeer, it's a fun way to add a handmade touch to your family's Christmas Eve traditions.
About The Design
We've included the complete Santa's Snack Stop SVG FREE with this project.
The design features dedicated areas for:
- Cookies for Santa
- Carrots for the Reindeer
- Milk for Santa
We've created ours using six colours of adhesive vinyl, but you can easily customise the design using your own colour combination or cut the entire design from a single colour for a simpler finish.
Our design uses:
- White
- Red
- Green
- Orange
- Cream
- Chocolate
If you're new to layering adhesive vinyl, we've created two helpful guides that demonstrate different methods you can use:
- How to Layer Adhesive Vinyl Using Registration Marks
- How to Use Baking Paper to Layer Adhesive Vinyl Designs
What You'll Need
- Brother ScanNCut (or other cutting machine)
- Ceramic Plate
- Permanent Adhesive Vinyl – White
- Permanent Adhesive Vinyl – Red
- Permanent Adhesive Vinyl – Green
- Permanent Adhesive Vinyl – Orange
- Permanent Adhesive Vinyl – Cream
- Permanent Adhesive Vinyl – Chocolate
- Transfer Tape
- Standard Tack Cutting Mat
- Vinyl Auto Blade (DX) or Standard Blade
- Vinyl Weeding Tool
- Scraper Tool
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Microfibre Cloth
- Ruler or Tape Measure
- Design Files (Download Here →)
Before You Begin
This project uses permanent adhesive vinyl, which provides a longer-lasting bond to ceramic than removable vinyl.
Unlike Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), adhesive vinyl is not mirrored before cutting.
For the best adhesion, make sure your ceramic plate and adhesive vinyl are at room temperature before application. If the plate has been stored in a cold area, allow it to warm naturally before cleaning and applying the vinyl. Applying adhesive vinyl to a very cold surface can reduce the initial tack and make it more difficult for the vinyl to bond properly.
Before applying your design, thoroughly clean the ceramic plate using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove fingerprints, dust and oils. This will help the adhesive vinyl bond properly.
Please Note: Adhesive vinyl is not considered food safe. Hand wash only and avoid soaking the plate.
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