Rainy days can sometimes make you feel down, so I wanted to create an umbrella that made me smile and look forward to a brighter day and one thing that always does this for me is Disney so I made a Disney Balloon Umbrella using my Cricut.
We all know those classic Disney balloons as you walk around the park. You see them tied to strollers, lighting up Main Street and people even grabbing beautiful photos holding on to the fun. They are colorful and represent our favorite mouse so I decided to come up with a way to continue to enjoy the fun and I don’t have to worry about them popping by putting them on an umbrella.
Disney Balloon Umbrella Supplies:
Disney Balloon Umbrella Instructions:
- Open Cricut Design Studio and Insert Image. I used the Balloon from the Create a Critter cartridge. it’s also available if you have access. I removed the top 2 layers (orange and brown) by clicking on the eye on the right.
- Insert shape. I added 2 circles to the image as the ears.
- I selected all 3 items and Welded them together using the button on the right
- Once the initial one is complete I copied it to make others and resized if needed.
- In order to get 4 (2 big and 2 small) to fit on the page I moved them around and flipped them. Once I had it within the 12×12 I selected all and attached them. This way when I went to cut they would be in these spots on the mat.
- It’s time to cut. Make sure the dial on your machine is set to vinyl
- Click Go on the bottom right, Insert vinyl face up into in the machine and hit cut. Repeat for each color. I used 5 colors total.
- Weed the excess vinyl
- I cut each balloon out so I could figure out my patterns for the balloon (Tip: Don’t tape to the umbrella it leaves sticky marks that are impossible to get off)
- I made sure the umbrella was cleaned both inside and outside before applying anything to it.
- I applied each balloon to the inside of the umbrella by peeling back the paper. I did this on the inside so it would last.
- Have fun with your placement. Some balloons overlap a little, some are straight some are crooked.
- Leave the umbrella open for a day or 2. You want to make sure the vinyl is on there good before you close it up.
I am so pleased with how this project turned out. I love that the balloons are placed differently and that it looks like they are floating away up to the sky. This umbrella will totally make you smile on a rainy day.
It doesn’t matter if you’re thinking about memories of the past or planning what to do at Disney in your future you’ll be dry and ready for the day.
What’s your favorite Disney balloon color?
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This is me Destiny! I'm a content creator that covers DIY, Cricut, Travel, National Parks, Disney, Games and Family. I’m navigating life with my husband Mike, 2 kids and live in the suburbs of Maplewood, New Jersey.
Every one of your Cricut tutorials makes me want to buy one! Very well done!
Ha, it’s addicting to craft with it. Thanks so much.
Adorable! I wish I could figure out how to use the Circuit.
This is a really cute idea but where do you get the umbrella?
When i first saw the blog title I went..”yah, my two young nieces just came back from Disneyland and loved everything about it..these are for them…..then I found out you have to make them…uugg..no umbrellas for the girls…I have a hard time making supper.
Wish I were a bit more crafty like this. What a cute idea.
I really love it!
This is such a cute idea. We love everything Disney at our house. Thank you so much for sharing
Where did you find the clear umbrella?
I got it through amazon (affiliate) http://amzn.to/2z2Xmj3
Love the umbrella! So cute! Gonna try one myself. Quick question, what did you use to clean the umbrella? Mine is brand new and there seems to be a film that doesn’t want to come off.
Thanks!
yes mine came with a film on it to. I used my Norwex rags with water. If you don’t have those, I would try windex.
did the vinyl peel off after time or with opening and closing the umbrella?
It hasn’t yet, about 2 years, and I think a big part of why is it’s done on the inside of the umbrella.