Garden Flags DIY | Sublimate on Both Sides

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Learn how to make sublimation garden flags!
Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. With so many sublimation blanks out there, I was so excited when I came across blank garden flags for sublimating! So I thought: why not make colorful sublimation garden flags for my yard? Even if you're new to sublimation, this is a tutorial anyone can try -- with the right tools and materials.
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MATERIALS LIST (Contains my affiliate links - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases):
* Sublimation Garden Flag - amzn.to/3XwLosN OR
* Double-sided Garden Flags - amzn.to/3YNhPEg
* Sublimation Printer with compatible ink - jennifermaker.com/best-sublim...
* Sublimation Printer Paper, 8.5” x 11” - amzn.to/3Z8g4lk
* Heat Press, I used the EasyPress 2 - amzn.to/3KNIDA6
* Heat resistant tape - amzn.to/3ZltQkJ
* White Butcher paper - amzn.to/3YW9EpJ
* Heavy weight cardstock, 12 x 18” - amzn.to/3Zh2kFc
* Paper Trimmer - amzn.to/3Kuhdj3
* Fan for ventilation - amzn.to/3kAvWhW
* Pressing Mat - amzn.to/3xOKcXq
* Lint Roller - amzn.to/3Z9Eb3e
* Adobe Acrobat Reader - www.adobe.com/acrobat
* Google Account - accounts.google.com
* Garden Flag Holder - amzn.to/41lCscG
* Design # 483 - My free PDF/PNG design files in my free resource library - jennifermaker.com/library
Topics covered in this sublimation garden flags video:
0:00 - How to Sublimate Garden Flags on One or Both Sides!
1:05 - Supplies & Tools
3:57 - Get My Free Sublimation Garden Flags Design
5:17 - Prepare Your Sublimation Design
9:39 - Print Your Sublimation Design
11:50 - Prepare Your Print for Sublimation
14:01 - Prepare Your Flag for Sublimation
16:06 - Press Your Sublimation Print onto Your Garden Flag
17:56 - Sublimate a Double Sided Garden Flag
20:26 - Show It Off!
20:59 - How to Care for Your Sublimated Garden Flag
21:13 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my daughter Alexa)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer and Greg on Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K cameras
Audio and Video Editing: Team JenniferMaker
Design: A Jennifer Maker original

[@wylekoyte1]

OMG you just saved me over $700 buying a new Wide format printer. I have been putting off making these flags for just this reason. You are the ABSOLUTE BEST!! Thank you for being such a great teacher.

[@JenniferMaker]

yay!! I'm so happy it helped!! Please share your flags with me when you finish them!🥰

[@tinaupnorth]

I appreciate that you used a smaller printer for this! Far too many people think they need the bigger and best printers!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm glad you liked it! 💗

[@sallychirio4077]

These will make great Mother's Day gifts for all the Moms in my life!💕

[@JenniferMaker]

That would be wonderful!

[@almaaltamirano6399]

Thanks you Jennifer, for your time

[@JenniferMaker]

My pleasure!

[@vickywray7285]

Wow, what another great tutorial!!! I have wondered how I could make garden flags and now you have provided the instructions. Thank you so much Jennifer!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@p.peacock7403]

Omg did I need this tutorial 🙌 you’ve opened so many doors for me @JenniferMaker ! Thank you so so much, your tutorials are always spot on 🥰🥰🥰

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those are so pretty!

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-pg5ng2sg1k]

Thank you so much for all of your wisdom and teaching. I really appreciate it a whole lot. Got to make some cool stuff today thanks to you.

[@JenniferMaker]

Wonderful!

[@sheilamiller2331]

The garden flags are so pretty

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@carolwrigh]

You are sooo good. I absolutely love your tutorials!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

Glad you like them!

[@luladuran7961]

Beautiful

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you!

[@dianasmallwood4920]

Simply...... Thank you so much!!!

[@JenniferMaker]

You bet!

[@gmooney4]

Thank you for another idea...

[@JenniferMaker]

Most welcome 😊

[@ArtisticKatz]

These are great, I wish I was a fast learner, we have the kings coronation coming up and this would have been great for our garden party.

[@JenniferMaker]

That would be fun!

[@nancyjeancranmer7028]

If you spray a UV protector over your flag, your colors will last a lot longer since strong sub N can restart the dye sublimation process a little at a time.

[@JenniferMaker]

Good to know! Thanks!

[@krystenaprince5800]

Do you have a recommendation of a uv protector?

[@user-qf3xt2qu2s]

Clever

[@JenniferMaker]

♥️

[@Creole_marmalade]

Watching and waiting. Hello Jennifer and follow crafters

[@JenniferMaker]

I hope you enjoyed it!

[@lisahughes3012]

i like this video😄

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm so glad to hear it, thank you! 💗

[@DivineByDesigns]

Absolutely love this tutorial. I know you have an epson and mac. When I go to print poster, my epson 2800 does not allow me to. I read a bit and some say it is not compatible. I wanted to know if you had this issue or knew how to fix it?

[@JenniferMaker]

Hmmm, I would suggest checking out my Sublimation FB Group as there is quite a bit of info in there on crafters using the poster size, facebook.com/groups/2149909951843676/search/?q=poster%20size%20with%20ET%202800

[@DivineByDesigns]

I absolutely will. Thank you so much! ❤

[@shellypatton589]

This was a great tutorial! I wanted to post a picture of the one I made, but I do not see an option

[@cathysiddall7355]

another great video wonderful teacher.they are awesome garden flags. could i do one side of flag with infusible ink

[@cathysiddall7355]

@@cherimccain12 great thanks still learning thanks

[@JenniferMaker]

You can use infusible ink. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@valeriedeal5358]

Hello...thank you for the tutorial. Now I just need the self-confidence to try it. The tutorial says that Adobe has a free version but the link provided only gives access to a free trial. Is it only good for a week?

[@michelesfibers]

Acrobat Reader is always free. Adobe has products that you pay for and it can be very confusing on their website.

[@hoopman732]

I love the video and the whole process but Im having trouble with the easy press so I was going to switch to heat press. I get a lot of ghosting. I try to not move but I still get it.

[@JenniferMaker]

Check out the Autopress. jennifermaker.com/cricut-autopress/

[@karens3410]

I was wondering how you create your own design. Did you draw those and upload to your computer or did you use a design software? I can't draw so any helpful information would be great. BTW I love your tutorials. I have watched so many and have a few of your books and many of your courses. You're about the best one out there.

[@JenniferMaker]

Thank you! This was designed in Adobe. There is a link to it in the materials list. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@kathyconley1806]

This is awesome Thanks, But are there 2 different types of flags?( 1 sided and 2 sided) or is it the same flag

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes! There are single and double sided versions. The affiliate links are in the materials list.jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@tammidedeaux812]

Hello there. I have used this video several times and struggle each time with exactly where to cut. Should it be at the first L or do you cut the middle straight line? Or is it easier to say you cut in order to cut the edge off?

[@JenniferMaker]

There are details on the blog post. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@beast5732]

Is there a UV spray you recommend to keep the garden flags from fading in the sun ?

[@JenniferMaker]

Krylon has a great UV floral protectant spray that would probably work great on garden flags🥰

[@chelseahoffman8579]

I have a chromebook and my printer settings don't have a poster option. Any idea how I get it to print all 4 sections? I've searched so many videos with no luck. TIA!

[@JenniferMaker]

I'm sorry, I'm not familiar with Chromebook print settings. Thank you so much for watching 😊🌻

[@peggybouillon9737]

Jennifer A-Sub sells 13”x19”.

[@JenniferMaker]

Nice!

[@tvwatcher99]

I need to reprint just one of the 4 sections because the ink smeared - is it possible to print just one quadrant?

[@JenniferMaker]

oh no! I don't think so🥰

[@guitarguru4492]

What is the best way to package these when you sale them?

[@JenniferMaker]

I don't sell my crafts but you can ask in the group. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy

[@kristenklipa4183]

Hi there - I am having so much trouble trying to flip this. I figured out mirroring and as you mentioned, all printers are different but I do not have a flip option. I do have a rotate 180 degrees but even that doesn't work. Any suggestions?

[@JenniferMaker]

It sounds like you're having a bit of trouble with flipping your design. Since you mentioned that you don't have a flip option but do have a rotate option, here's a workaround you can try: 1. **Rotate 180 Degrees Twice**: If your software allows you to rotate by 180 degrees, you can rotate your design 180 degrees twice. This effectively flips the design horizontally. 2. **Use External Software**: If the above method doesn't work, you might want to use an external software like Adobe Acrobat Reader or any image editing software that allows flipping. You can open your design in that software, flip it horizontally, and then save it before importing it back into your design space. 3. **Check Printer Settings**: Sometimes, the flip option might be hidden in the printer settings. When you go to print, look for an option like "Flip Horizontally" or "Mirror Image" in the print dialogue box. 4. **Manual Adjustment**: If all else fails, you can manually adjust your design by rotating and positioning it as needed to achieve the desired effect.

[@margaretb.7803]

I am having trouble printing the design on a Sawgrass printer. Nowhere can I find the setting to mirror the image and my Print Manager doesn't show the same when I use the design in Adobe Acrobat. Any suggestions?

[@JenniferMaker]

There are more details on the blog post. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/ jennifermaker.com/print-sublimation-designs-from-google-docs/ jennifermaker.com/sawgrass-setup/

[@barb8031]

I just tried to use the free adobe version to print. When I click on poster it says 11x17 even though I have 8.5x11 selected under page setup. Any ideas/ suggestions? Is this feature no longer free? Thanks!

[@JenniferMaker]

I am not aware if there were any changes made. www.adobe.com

[@wwelektra]

Can we use Cricut infusible ink sheets?

[@wwelektra]

@@cherimccain12 that doesn't mean it would work

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can. 😊

[@Chrysbug64]

I have a brother SP-1 sublimation printer and my system dialog box doesn't give me the option to select poster. I've created my own design, saved it as a PDF and all my steps match what is in the video until I get to that point. I appreciate any help/advice you can give.

[@JenniferMaker]

Do you have the drivers installed? 🥰

[@Chrysbug64]

@@JenniferMaker Probably not. I'll ask my husband about it, he's the tech guy. I just create. lol. Thank you

[@Chrysbug64]

@@JenniferMaker I asked my husband about it and he said that we installed the drivers when we set up the printer.

[@emeraldjdesigns]

Hi! I am going to order these flags and give it a try but I had a couple of questions about the double-sided ones. When you sublimate the second side, it looks like you did it with the second side facing down instead of up? I'm curious why that is? I didn't hear the reasoning in the video. Also, do you feel like the double-sided ones are pretty thick? For example, could we put a design for one holiday on side a, and a different holiday on side b without being able to see through it?

[@JenniferMaker]

You would be able to see both side of the flag unless it is put on a wall. It is right side up on both sides. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@bslenz203]

Can you use Cricut design space to upload your files?

[@JenniferMaker]

Yes, you can download SVGs and upload them to Design Space.

[@bslenz203]

@@JenniferMaker does the file used for sublimation need to be in PDF format? Or can you use Cricut design space for sublimation?

[@charlenehuffman2784]

I'm trying to make the flag but when i go through the step to inlarge th design which is tulips it makes the tulips look stretched. How can i keep them from looking stretched?

[@JenniferMaker]

There are detailed directions and photos on how to do that on the blog post here. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@shaurifairy]

what does the backside look like on the double sided flag??

[@JenniferMaker]

You can put any design on the other side but make sure to use the double sided garden flag. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flag/

[@keillajones9701]

Hello!! and Help! I just printed and taped together my flag design and went to heat up the flag and it wrinkled and shrunk up its no longer usable.. I followed video instructions and I also have your sublimation cookbook Can you please give me some insight as to why this would have happened? Its almost like the temp was too hot. I used a Heat Press like the one in your video.. It is a double sided flag..

[@JenniferMaker]

Oh no! Was the flag one that I have in my material list and made for sublimation? There is a single sided and a double sided choice. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@keillajones9701]

@@JenniferMaker no it was not one from your material list. I had some blanks from somewhere else. But I am going to buy some from your list and try it!! I was so excited to get all the prints aligned etc after figuring out how to do it!! I just didn’t think polyester sublimation flags differ but they must. And then I was wondering if there was something wrong with the easy press. Like if it was hearing higher than I had it set for!! Thank you so much for all you do to help us crafters learn the art of crafting!!! 🥰

[@ChrisKlaene]

I'm having a lot of trouble with this if anyone can help. I have a converted Epson 3760, and use Adobe Acrobat Pro for reference. I cannot figure out a way to mirror the image. When Jennifer clicks on Printer at 10:26, I do not have that option, nor are there more printer options to do that anywhere else. I tried mirroring in Google drawings first, but it won't mirror the text box. I tried various other methods (using Word Art in Drawings, fumbling my way through Inkscape) but when I print, the letters are outlined and not filled in in the text box. HELP.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can ask in the group for more help with this. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy

[@sheriluchene8901]

Hello all a

[@JenniferMaker]

Hello!

[@heathermolsbee5751]

I have tried to print this over 5 times!! Any ideas on what to do? I just get a printer error. Doesn’t say what the reason is. I have a ET-2760. Thank you.

[@JenniferMaker]

without knowing any other information I don't know why it would be doing that! Have you tried printing something else?🥰

[@heathermolsbee5751]

@@JenniferMaker yes. It only stops printing from acrobat and the poster setting. I printed the poster size on my regular printer and it was fine.

[@cyndisloop1179]

I downloaded Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version) and it won't give/allow me the option of "poster" in the print dialog box. That one is not the color gray like the other 3.

[@JenniferMaker]

You can ask in the group for more help with this. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy

[@sbenning9283]

same here, the free version that you said YOUR using does not have these features, only pro does and that is not free, please clarify what version you are actually using, thanks.

[@cyndisloop1179]

I am using the free version for MacBook. I did some research on this and have read that MacBook, Sonoma OS is not able to have the "poster" on the free version. Some type of glitch. I have not purchased the paid for version as I don't know if I'd have it on that version either owning a MacBook. I pulled out an old Windows laptop and have managed to print with Acrobat that way but can't seem to keep the lines out where the 4 pieces come together. OK for me but not if I wanted to sell any of my garden flags. Any tips on how to get a seamless press? @@sbenning9283

[@sellinaMurdoch-zr1ks]

I'm still having numerous problems with Adobe acrobat reader

[@JenniferMaker]

You can ask in the group. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy

[@sharlynnash7176]

For some reason the 'Poster' option is not highlighted or it won't give me an option to click on it when I am in Adobe Reader. I have tried several different times and still not working. Help please. Thank you

[@JenniferMaker]

You may find some additional help here. community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-reader-discussions/acrobat-reader-poster-option-greyed-out/td-p/11813446 jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flag/

[@sharlynnash7176]

@@JenniferMaker thank you so much. Just got our keys to new house today, so I am exciting to try making our garden flag.

[@sharlynnash7176]

@@JenniferMaker None of the information helped me. I did find that by changing my printer to ‘Send to PrintMate’ then it worked. Thank you again!

[@dianebeal4216]

Help, please. I followed this video and came out with a much bigger print out than my original size with many more pages than I thought I would need.

[@JenniferMaker]

Sorry to hear that. Here is the blog post for more details. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/ You can ask in the group as well and show photos for help. facebook.com/groups/sublimationmadeeasy

[@stadts1233]

Wish I knew adobe isn’t free before I ordered the flags

[@JenniferMaker]

There is a free trial. You can also try Canva. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@conniedutkiewicz8778]

Do you have these instructions using a MacBook?

[@JenniferMaker]

These were made using a Mac.

[@conniedutkiewicz8778]

@@JenniferMaker Oh sorry. I guess I wasn't paying attention 😬

[@hoopman732]

All of a sudden the Poster button is grayed out and it doesn't work. Any ideas

[@JenniferMaker]

Here are the detailed instructions. You may have missed a step possibly. jennifermaker.com/sublimation-garden-flags/

[@sandyoshea3726]

Thank you for the tutorial! Very helpful but... those flags you recommend.... while they sublimate well they are cut horribly uneven and sewn crooked on the top. Had to try and trim them all to get them to match up with the design which then caused fraying on the edges...and... they are gray and not white like in the photo. Hugely disappointed in the product mentioned. But I love your channel! Just wanted to mention this in case the quality went down hill from when you bought them and did this video..

[@angelikakopek]

HELP!! Every time I try his I get lines in my designs 😩

[@JenniferMaker]

Check to see if you have the right printer settings. You might want to check the print head alignment, you can print a printer purge file to force the ink through.

[@DickinsonHockeyMom]

Dear J. Maker....I absolutely hate when I sign up for a website (yours) to get " free design" but am instead just lead on a never ending loop of click here sign up... yet never getting said design, yet I will be getting non-stop emails from you. So disappointing.

[@JenniferMaker]

The library is free to use. jennifermaker.com/resource-library/ You can add a pop-up ad blocker to help eliminate ads on all of your websites you visit.

[@diannerobert3822]

Very beautiful , but do not have a sublimation printer . 🥲😊🥰👍

[@JenniferMaker]

Maybe one day! You can use Infusible Ink to make a garden fig among other things. jennifermaker.com/cricut-infusible-ink-blanks-materials/