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HTVRONT Easy Press Heat Press Machine Review

March 8, 2022 by Heather Holbrook

HTVRONT Easy Press Heat Press Machine Review

The HTVRONT Heat Press is an iron press that makes it quick and easy to apply heat vinyl to fabric surfaces for custom designs like T-shirts and Tote Bags. It measures 10″ x 10″ to cover large areas for even heating in one go (so you don’t need to move the iron), the handles stay cool, it heats up quickly, has adjustable temperature settings and an auto off for safety. It also comes with a safety base to protect surfaces when you’re not using the Heat Press

Using an electronic die cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette you can create and cut out your own designs or purchase images to cut from iron on vinyl.

HTVRONT Easy Press Heat Press Machine Review

The machine comes with a canvas storage bag and was the perfect item to test for my first project. Since I love Harry Potter I used a few images cut with my Silhouette Portrait from the HTVRONT Silver Glitter Vinyl. Don’t forget to flip images, especially letters. After cutting the images I weeded the design by pealing away the unwanted parts of the vinyl (having a pick tool helps with this), leaving the designs on the clear plastic background sheet. I heated up the Heat Press, ironed the bag so the surface was smooth and placed the image face down on the bag. Overtop I placed a piece of baking paper (you can also use a Teflon sheet) and then pressed the images for 20 seconds (the vinyl you use should have recommended heat temperatures and times) and then placed the Heat Press into the safety base and let my project cool for 45 seconds. After cooling the backing paper peeled off easily and left me with some amazing glittery designs! I’m so happy with the results! My designs transferred cleanly on the first try and it was super fast and easy!

HTVRONT Easy Press Heat Press Machine Review

Click here to learn more about the HTVRONT Easy Press Heat Press Machine and for ordering info and be sure to check out all the different types and colors of vinyl they offer too.

-Heather

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10 Modern Rainbow Scrapbook Layout Templates for Single Photos

There’s something wonderfully uplifting about rainbow-themed scrapbook pages — they add instant joy, a sense of hope, and that lovely feeling of “better days ahead.” But not everyone wants the classic curved rainbow we all grew up drawing in kindergarten. Modern scrapbookers are leaning into geometric rainbows, with clean arches, bold shapes, layered semi-circles, and minimalist lines. And honestly, they look stunning on a page.

This new set of 10 single-photo scrapbook layout sketches combines that modern rainbow aesthetic with simple, clean design ideas that are perfect for everyday memory-keeping. Whether you’re documenting a milestone, a quiet moment, a favourite snapshot, or even a healing chapter of your life, these layouts allow the rainbow to act as a symbolic backdrop without overwhelming the page.

Each layout includes space for one photo — because sometimes that ONE image tells the whole story.

Use these rainbow sketches for:
• kids’ artwork and school photos
• birthdays
• bright outdoor memories
• “first day / last day” pages
• mental health or personal growth journaling
• celebration of small wins
• Pride-themed layouts
• baby and toddler albums
• anything that feels colourful, hopeful, or meaningful

Here’s a look at what you’ll find in this modern geometric set:

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Layout 1 – Half-Rainbow Arch Behind a Central Photo
Simple, bold, and great for patterned paper lovers.

Layout 2 – Layered Semi-Circle Stack
A modern twist that looks incredible with textured cardstock or tone-on-tone colours.

Layout 3 – Offset Rainbow Bands + Journaling Strip
Asymmetrical but balanced — perfect for candid photos.

Layout 4 – Triple Geometric Arches in a Vertical Column
A clean, fresh layout with lots of white space.

Layout 5 – Bold Oversized Rainbow + Minimal Embellishment
Your photo becomes the centrepiece while the rainbow adds gentle framing.

Layout 6 – Rainbow Layer Cluster Behind a Tilted Photo
Adds instant movement and energy.

Layout 7 – Concentric Semi-Circle Trio + Title Banner
Very modern and perfect for scrapbooking boys, teens, and minimalist pages.

Layout 8 – Soft Arched Shapes + Bottom Journaling Panel
A gentle, calming design ideal for quiet or meaningful stories.

Layout 9 – Rainbow Block Background
A more graphic layout that uses straight-edged shapes inspired by rainbow palettes.

Layout 10 – Chunky Rainbow With Clean Title Placement
A bold design that’s perfect for showcasing a favourite photograph.

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How to Use These Modern Rainbow Sketches

  • Use tone-on-tone papers for a subtle, sophisticated look
    • Try patterned paper for rainbow bands — stripes, dots, grids, or watercolour prints
    • Keep embellishments minimal to let the geometric shapes shine
    • Add stitching (real or faux) along the arches for texture
    • Use cardstock scraps to create a rainbow without cutting into new sheets
    • Match your colours to the emotion of the photo — bright for happy moments, muted for reflective ones

What I love most about modern rainbow layouts is how versatile they are. These designs can feel playful, peaceful, bold, or soft depending on your colour choices. And because each sketch only uses one photo, you can easily create a whole rainbow-themed album without feeling creatively overwhelmed.

If you use these sketches, tag CraftGossip on Facebook or Instagram — I adore seeing how you all interpret these designs in your own style.

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