One of the crafting topics I wanted to dip my toes into for a while has been sublimation. It’s much more efficient when it comes to decorating things like shirts and mugs and tumblers. Vinyl and even t-shirt vinyl can eventually come off. Sublimation becomes infused into the fabric or whatever medium you are using. […]
Last month Kenzie attended Pride Day in NYC with Buddy. I wanted to make a shirt, of course, and let Kenzie pick something. This was the design. It was ambitious, to say the least, but I was up for the challenge. It is not a simple iron on transfer, it is HTV vinyl with 7
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I have held my tongue over the past couple of weeks because I have been pretty steamed. I have that unique advantage over other bloggers. I am not paid or compensated by any of the crafting companies right now. I don’t get free stuff for my opinions. So my opinions can be taken at face
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*Updated 11/18/14 to add Joann Fabrics* Yes, it’s that time of year again! The Black Friday specials have just started to be leaked. As usual, Hobby Lobby does not participate. Also, A.C. Moore does not seem to have any big ticket scrapbooking items this year (pretty much a first with no Cricut items on sale.)
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Cricut revealed some great news last week, and implemented the first phase this week! The biggest piece of news is that the “print then cut” function for Cricut Explore owners is now available via Cricut Design Space. What does this mean? This would allow you to print an item on a printer, then put it
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Just a heads up to my crafty friends. 🙂 JustRite Stamper’s Be Strong collection is on clearance for $5! (From $14.95) This cancer ribbon collection is one of the most beautiful I’ve found. It includes frames, ribbons, and sentiments that are just perfect for crafting cards to cheer up friends dealing with cancer. I bought
I know I’ve been getting asked about seeing the Cricut Explore in action. I am not lucky enough to have gotten to test it yet. So instead, I’ll give a plug for someone who has: Anna Griffin! Her videos showing off the new machine, as well as the Design Space software have been being posted
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I wanted to take the time to answer questions about the Cricut Explore. I’ve seen a lot of online confusion that I hope to put to rest. (See previous posts I’ve made about the new machine: here and here.) Is the new Design Space software backwards compatible with older Cricut machines? At launch, no. It
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The new machine in the Cricut line-up was revealed today: The Cricut Explore! (This is a follow-up to my posting yesterday.) Cricut invited a bunch of crafting bloggers to come to the unveiling event. (How I wish I could have scored an invite! I just got a Cricut Expression 2 for Christmas, finally, and will
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Another year, another Relay For Life (of Bethlehem, PA). I want to get a head start on crafting for the day of event. A really really early head start. My kids have already started their team for the year and are well on the way towards goal. I do all sorts of craft items for
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