No craft room required.

You don't need a cutting machine, sublimation printer, heat press, embroidery machine, or any other specialized equipment. 

Depending on what you want to make, you can upload your RuntPup PNG to a custom-printing or print-on-demand service and have it produced for you.

That's one of the reasons we're putting these resources together.

You don't have to be a maker with a craft room. You can simply be someone who likes good design.

Totally fair. No craft room required.

You don't need a cutting machine, sublimation printer, heat press, embroidery machine, or any other specialized equipment.

Depending on what you want to make, you can upload your RuntPup PNG to a custom-printing or print-on-demand service and have it produced for you.

Want a...

• 👕 T-shirt?

  Look for a custom apparel or print-on-demand service.

   

• ☕ Mug?

  Look for a custom mug printing service.

   

• 👜 Tote bag?

  Many custom-printing services offer totes and other fabric products.

   

• 🧢 Hat or embroidered item?

  Look for a service that offers custom embroidery. Keep in mind that embroidery is different from printed artwork and may require specially prepared artwork or an embroidery-ready file.

   

• 🖼️ Art print?

  Look for a professional photo or fine-art printing service.

   

• 🎁 Custom gift?

  Many print-on-demand companies offer a surprisingly wide range of products, from apparel and drinkware to home goods and accessories.

   

RUNTPUP MAKER RESOURCES

We're building a collection of useful services and resources to help you turn your RuntPup design into something tangible.

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Some links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, RuntPup may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. 

Recommendations are based on suitability for using purchased RuntPup designs and are not a guarantee of a particular product or service.

I Have a Cricut or Cutting Machine

Great! That's exactly the kind of maker RuntPup was designed for.

Your PNG can be used for a variety of crafting applications, depending on the particular design and the materials you're working with.

Before starting a project, check the product listing for the included file format, dimensions, orientation, and any specific notes about the design.

And remember:

A PNG is artwork, not a complete set of crafting instructions.

The exact process will depend on:

your cutting machine

your software

the material you're using

the type of project you're making

the printing or cutting method

If you're new to a particular technique, your machine manufacturer's instructions and the instructions provided by your chosen materials supplier are the best places to start.

RuntPup designs may be offered in different formats or orientations depending on the collection and intended use.

You'll find the specific file information in each product listing.

As a general guide:

PORTRAIT DESIGNS

These work particularly well for vertically oriented projects such as:

T-shirts

notebook covers

signs

art prints

other vertical projects

SQUARE DESIGNS

These can be especially useful for:

stickers

square products

social or digital applications

projects where a square composition works best

HORIZONTAL DESIGNS

These can work well for:

mug wraps

banners

signs

other wide-format projects

Always check the individual listing before purchasing so you know exactly what files are included.

Yes. You can use a suitable custom apparel or print-on-demand service that accepts customer-supplied artwork.

Be sure to check the provider's requirements for file format, resolution, transparency, and permitted artwork.

Yes. Many custom mug-printing services allow you to upload your own artwork.

For the best result, choose a service that provides the appropriate mug template or printing specifications and follow their instructions for preparing and positioning your artwork.

Yes. RuntPup PNGs can be suitable for sticker projects, depending on the individual design.

You can print and cut them yourself if you have the appropriate equipment, or use a sticker-printing service.

Nope.

A cutting machine is useful for many crafting projects, but it isn't required.

You can use a custom-printing service to have your design produced for you.

Generally, PNG artwork can be imported into crafting software, but the exact workflow depends on the project and the machine you're using.

For example, a printed design and a cut design are two different things. Your software may need to trace, flatten, print-then-cut, or otherwise process the artwork depending on what you're making.

Follow your machine manufacturer's instructions for the specific project.

Not directly in the same way you would use a printed PNG.

Embroidery machines generally require specialized embroidery files rather than standard PNG artwork.

An embroidery service may be able to convert or digitize your artwork for embroidery, but the result will necessarily differ from the original printed design.

Ask the embroidery provider about their file requirements before placing an order.

That's what we're building toward.

We're gradually putting together a collection of RuntPup Maker Resources to make that decision easier.

We'll organize them by the kind of thing you're trying to create rather than expecting you to understand the entire world of printing and production.

You tell us what you want to make. We'll point you toward the type of service you need.

Check the license included with your purchase.

RuntPup designs may have specific personal-use or commercial-use terms, and those terms can vary by product or collection.

If you're planning to sell physical products made using a RuntPup design, make sure your purchase includes the appropriate commercial rights.

If you're unsure, don't guess—ask us before using the artwork commercially.