How to Make Iridescent Window Clings DIY with Cricut

Learn how to make iridescent window clings with Cricut for the perfect rainbow makers on a sunny day.

Make your own DIY window clings with 2 supplies and a Cricut cutting machine.

The perfect home decor for a clean window--let's get started!

RAINBOW PRISMS OF LIGHT

I love how these turned out, they are so bright and fun in the window and scatter rainbow light all over the sink, dishes and walls!

I picked line art flowers, but you can design your own, use text or pick your favorite design for this craft.

Supplies Needed for Iridescent Window Clings:

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• Permanent Glossy Black Adhesive Vinyl
• Iridescent Window Privacy Cling Film
• Cricut Machine
• Transfer Paper
• Cricut Tools (Weeding Hook, Scraper)
• Spray Bottle with Water

Step 1: Design

Begin by selecting a design you like in Cricut Design Space. 

I just typed in flower and found these line art flowers right at the top of the list.

Add them to your canvas.

Select the image and click the "offset" button. 

Drag the slider up or down to create the perfect offset, so it creates an outline of the image.

Change the color of the line art to black and the offset to a different color so you can cut them out on 2 separate mats.

Step 2: Cut Design

Now place the black adhesive vinyl on the mat, with the adhesive side down...the colored side up.

Then cut out the line art designs.

After the Cricut cuts through the adhesive vinyl, it's time to cut out the offset images from the iridescent window cling film.

The film has a slight texture on the top, like stained glass-ish.

The backside is smooth, that's the side that will adhere to the window or glass...and it also has a layer of protective film on it.

Place the smooth film side on the mat and cut on the textured side.

Set the Cricut material to "window cling" and "more depth".

I did have to cut the image twice, so once it finishes, don't remove the mat, just click the cut button one more time.

**NOTE: Cut the Window Cling out TWICE**

Step 3: Weed

Now cut the images apart and weed the excess vinyl.

Weed all the excess vinyl form the image so it's just the line art on the transfer sheet.

Step 4: Transfer Tape

Now place some transfer tape over the adhesive vinyl, smooth with a scraper tool.

If you don't have a scraper tool, you can use a credit card type card to smooth it out.

Peel the paper backing off the back of the vinyl.

Step 5: Adhere to Cling

Now place the adhesive vinyl on the coordinating cling cut out.

The offset makes this a little forgiving, just place the vinyl on top and smooth it out with a scraper, carefully over the textured surface.

Then peel off the transfer tape by rolling it back over itself.

Step 6: Window Cling Time

Now peel the window cling off the backing and it's ready to add to a sunny window!

 They look great and make a great decal for a window of car or your home.

This is such a fun way to make a stained glass window effect, no Mod Podge, puffy paint or acrylic paint needed!

Now clean your window and get a spray bottle of water...or just get your cling wet in the sink.

The smooth side of the window cling will adhere easier to a window with a little water.

Just give it a spritz and stick it on the window--or use a small bowl of water and sprinkle a bit on the back of the cling.

They are the perfect way to brighten up your window, especially in the Winter or early Spring when there's no plants or flowers growing.

They do a great job covering up my compost area outside.

These easy window clings are a fun activity and make a great gift too!

I am going to make a bunch for neighbor gifts for Spring!

Have you made window clings with Iridescent Window Privacy Cling Film on your Cricut yet?

I love how they sparkle and add so much fun to my kitchen.

Look at the rainbow sparkles in my sink--I had to clean it in the first place!

I love the cheeriness these suncatchers add to my windows. 

They are easy to make, take less than 10 minutes and make me smile every day!

That's it!

Making iridescent window cling suncatchers is an easy DIY using Cricut.

Make gorgeous rainbow makers in just a few minutes with colored vinyl and iridescent window film.

Pick up the supplies for these fun projects and make a bunch today!

Iridescent Window Privacy Cling Film

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