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Weekend Crafting Adventures

By: Kim Wojtalewicz
  • Summary

  • Don't miss out on all you can create with a Cricut machine because you are not sure where to start. Follow Kim, who is on a quest to learn everything about the Cricut cutting machine one crafting adventure at a time. Keep your creative hearts active and burning with this fun and friendly guide to coming up with memorable gifts that put a smile on everyone’s faces. 

     

    Owning the Cricut machine that connects with your computer, tablet or phone allows you to cut all kinds of materials, create original designs and can be a crafters dream. But as flawless as it may seem, this equipment has a bit of a learning curve. Before you can use the Cricut to customize items like zipper pouches, greeting cards, t-shirts, hats, tumblers and pretty much a zillion other things, you first need to learn how to maximize its full potential.

     

    Welcome to Weekend Crafting Adventures! Join Kim Wojtalewicz as she shares the Cricut projects and techniques she is exploring. This show is perfect for those that have a Cricut machine and have not fully explored all that it can do, anyone thinking they might want to buy a Cricut and those that are ready to get back to using their machine and reigniting their passion for crafting.

     

    Follow along as Kim tests what the Cricut machine can do and explores how it can enhance the crafting hobby. Kim shares projects that you can easily emulate and provides the inspiration and overall satisCraftion” rating for each one. Since she is a working mom who does this during her spare time, so these crafts can certainly fit your busy schedule. 

     

    Kim also shares funny stories about her Cricut crafting journey, especially her interesting fails. Tune in as she presents her best and worst projects, the biggest mistakes from which she has learned, highlights her Crafting Keepers and tips and tricks she picks up along the way. Learn new and different ways to create with your Cricut machine alongside the host herself, resulting in meaningful and relatable discussions. Kim has barely scratched the surface of what the cutting machine can do, so join her in exploring this exciting pastime.

     

    The podcast showcases Kim's learning process and reflects her desire to build a community of amateur Cricut users who have a deep passion for making crafts. By trying new techniques and using different materials, Kim is looking forward to learning and exploring with other imaginative individuals. If you want to connect with others who love creating the same crafts as you do, you are in the right place. Get ready to share experiences, explore new projects, and learn brand-new tips and tricks from fellow Cricut owners.

     

    Join Kim every episode and get inspired about new Cricut projects. Let your imagination go wild with all the projects you can start and the items you can design.  Learn how to create tokens of love that express how much your family and friends mean to you. If there is one thing that crafting can do, it is transforming your artistic heart into tangible, lovely objects.

     

     

    Start your journey and become a Cricut-savvy crafter via Weekend Crafting Adventures with Kim Wojtalewicz! Listen to the podcast at http://wcapodcast.com/.

    Copyright 2023 Kim Wojtalewicz
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Episodes
  • Weekend Crafting Adventure Wrap Up: Learning To Use My Cricut Maker
    Jul 13 2023

    After 46 weeks of sharing my crafting projects on Weekend Crafting Adventures with you, I am stepping back and taking a break from this weekly podcast. In this episode, I wrap up my experience learning to use my Cricut machine one crafting project at a time and I share what is next for me.

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    9 mins
  • Using HTVRont Sublimation Heat Transfer Vinyl For Dark Fabric To Sublimate A Dark Cotton T-Shirt
    Jul 6 2023

    Did you know that there is sublimation heat transfer vinyl? You can use sublimation vinyl to add beautiful vibrant sublimation ink designs onto cotton and dark colors. In this crafting project, I use HTVRONT Sublimation HTV for Dark Fabric to put infusible ink tie dye designs on black cotton t-shirts. The HTVRONT sublimation heat transfer vinyl I used is matt white so adding colorful sublimation designs to any color fabric is now an option! 

     

    Inspiration:

    Quick project, new kind of vinyl, sublimation on dark color fabrics!

     

    Crafting Keepers:

    1. Cooling down my heat press fast by simply changing how I place it in the heat stand

    2. Always read the specific instructions for the specific materials and brands. I use a lot of different materials, so taking the time to read the specifics is so important! - For example the heat temp and peel temp for the vinyl versus the infusible ink… added a few extra minutes but is very important to the outcome of the design and project

     

    Satiscraftion: 3

    Infusible ink can be tricky - the heat and pressure are very important in bringing out the best of the ink sheets… Using vinyl is not a new skill or project

    I will use the sublimation vinyl again

     

    Cricut Design Space Link:

     

    Cricut Design Space Designs:

     

    Materials:

    Sublimation Heat Transfer Vinyl

    T-Shirt or base material

    Infusible ink sheets

    Standard grip mat

    Fine point blade

    Brayer

    Cricut Easy Heat Press

    Cricut EasyPress® 3 - 9 in x 9 in

    Teflon sheets

    Lint Roller (to clean off shirt surface)

    T-shirt guide

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    21 mins
  • Stick ‘N Stitch Embroidery Pattern With Cricut: A Great Make And Take Crafting Project On The Go!
    Jun 29 2023

    I can't wait to share this fun and unique way to use the Cricut Maker! I could not get enough of learning about embroidery from my last crafting adventure, so I took it to the next level in this project. I had my Cricut draw and embroidery design on Stick 'N Stitch and created a custom mandala monogram for a jute and canvas summer tote. I had so much fun learning about embroidery stitches that I used to create a beautiful summer accessory! I love finding more ways to ensure that I can be creative even when I am not in my crafting corner! This is a great make-and-take crafting project!

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    19 mins

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