Weekend Crafting Adventures
Kim Wojtalewicz
Kim Wojtalewicz
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 “ satis Craft ion” 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/.
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.
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
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!
Jun 22, 2023
I have been looking forward to cutting felt with my Cricut, but I have been waiting for just the right project! I am a hat girl, and I love creating one-of-a-kind hats, so I decided to combine my love of hats with a fun felt applique project! I found some great designs that my Cricut is cutting the felt for, and I am learning how to attach the felt designs to the hats with some simple embroidery stitches. I can’t wait to share my experience doing this crafting project with you!
Jun 15, 2023
In this crafting project I am cutting natural wood veneers into layered boho style earrings with my Cricut Maker and the Deep-point Blade. After my experience with cutting basswood for my seasonal HOME sign I have waited a long time to try cutting wood again with my Cricut. I found two beautiful boho style earring designs on Creative Fabrica that I am using for this crafting adventure. I chose to layer light colored maple on top of the darker walnut veneer to create a beautiful natural layered look to my earrings. Find out if my experience cutting the wood veneer was more enjoyable than cutting the basswood in this weekend crafting adventure.
Jun 8, 2023
Summer is here and I am excited to create a farmhouse-style “Welcome” door hanger to freshen up our front door! This is one of my favorite projects that I have done in a long time. I did need to make a choice between using heat transfer vinyl and permanent vinyl…find out which one I chose and why it was the wrong choice. I found the perfect SVG Welcome design for my project on Creative Fabrica. I am so excited to share with all of you that Creative Fabrica is giving us the opportunity to access over 7 million fonts, graphics, and digital resources in an All Access Subscription Free Trial! I have already started my all-access subscription free trial and I am excited by all the crafting possibilities!
Jun 1, 2023
I am going back to the 90’s and customizing neon colored vintage motel keychains. In this quick and easy little scrap vinyl project I am crafting some fun vintage motel keychains. I have talked about it before and I will say it again, our family loves music, and that includes my extended family as well. These little retro motel keychains are perfect for adding a short song lyric to. I have many Taylor Swift fans in my family and Taylor Swift has lots of songs that reference cars and driving so I put some of her car lyrics on a few keychains. These keychains are perfect for a stand alone house key, decoration for a backpack, or to add to your car key fob for some added personality or fun. Using scrap vinyl and reusing some transfer tape from my subway sign project I had a lot of fun with this crafting adventure!
May 25, 2023
My family is heading to Virginia this week for my niece and nephew's B'Nai Mitzvah. I wanted to make each of them a special one-of-a-kind card for the special occasion. I decided to try the Cricut Foil Transfer System to add a sparkly bulldog dog design to each of their cards. I chose the bulldog designs to represent their Mitzvah Project of volunteering at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and their bulldogs, Moose and Maisel. The cards came out beautiful, and in doing this project, I learned a lot and have some great tips for using the foil transfer system that I can't wait to share with you.
