Phanessa's Crafts

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

"I Can't Adult" Mug

I made this for a co-worker as a birthday gift from our unit. I recall mentioning the funny quote to her once and she thought it was so funny so I thought she might appreciate it :)

Most days I feel like this.... ha-ha

For instructions on how I made this, check out the DIY Crochet Humor Mug tutorial I provide for another mug I made.

Teacher Appreciation Mug

Last year, my boys were in preschool and I crocheted little cup cozies for a Starbucks cup. In the cup were fillers and gift cards.

This year, my oldest is in Kindergarten and I decided to make a cup using my Cricut for his teacher. He's on a track system at school so he's actually off track right now but I'll be dropping off the gift.

I used permanent vinyl I purchased from Amazon. I saw this cute quote on Pinterest: "Teaching tiny humans is exhausting" and the font had little hearts to dot the "i" so I knew that's what I wanted. I searched for the font online.

Update: I was later contacted by Wee Structed and apparently, this was originated from them. They have such cute products like this!

If you're interested in the process, please see my DIY Crochet Humor Mug post.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

DIY Crochet Humor Mug

I purchased my Cricut for my birthday 6 months ago and I'm not just making a mug. I've been busy picking up new hobbies like Knitting.

I've had this Dollar Tree mug for some time now. I was going to use a sharpie to decorate it but decided it would be perfect for my first (non HTV) vinyl project).

I found the "Hooker" file online and cleaned it up in Photoshop. I used my iPhone to pull it up on the Design Space app and print! LOVE the wifi feature on the Explore Air. Now I wish I didn't return the iPad I bought myself last year. It would be easier to work in than my iPhone 6 Plus. I guess it could be worse. It could be an iPhone 4 haha!

Materials used:

Cricut Explore Air

Paper Cutter

Mug

Vinyl

Scissors

Contact paper (from Dollar Tree)

Cutting mat and tools

and I used my iPhone's Design Space app (there's no laptop in my craft room)

I saved the project from my desktop and pulled it up on my phone. After I measured the vinyl, I placed it on the mat (film side down) and cut the picture of the yarn and the "hooker" word.

After weeding, I transferred it to the contact paper

Carefully, attach to the mug. Use the flat piece that came with machine to smooth out.

"Yarn" Canvas Tote Bag

This is one of the 3 things I "Yarn" on. I put the exact same "Yarn" font on a mug and tank top.

I JUST Love it!

I used the cricut explore air and iron on vinyl. LOVE LOVE LOVE! I mean, who doesn't love Yarn? HAHA

I also made matching

Tank Top
Yarn Coffee Mug

"Yarn" Tank Top

I purchased tons of tanks when I made my girlfriend's Personalized Bridal Tanks. I decided not to return it since I may use it for other projects.

I put the same font "Yarn" vinyl on a mug and canvas tote. I need one on a tank too!

My Yarn Obsession

Coffee Mug
Canvas Tote Bag

"Yarn" Mug

I've been on a hunt for a nice mug to put vinyl on. And I found this at our local Walmart. It was alone on a shelf where it didn't belong. I took it to the price scanner and it was $1.25. What?! $1.25? I wish there were more!

Check out the Tank Top and Canvas Tote Bag I made using the same "Yarn" font!

For a tutorial, check out the DIY Crochet Humor Mug that says "Hooker" on it.

Who isn't obsessed with Yarn?!

"Yarn" Tank Top
"Yarn" Canvas Tote Bag

Friday, February 12, 2016

Valentine's Card with Lollipop

I've been wanting to do this card for some time now but the daycare my oldest attended before didn't celebrate anything. I guess the policy was in place to protect other's beliefs, etc. Whatever. Anyway, now that he's a kindergartner, I finally got to make it!

This is the photo we used. I had him hold up his hand so I can stick a lollipop in it after I made 4x6 prints. A couple of slits with an Exacto knife and stick in the candy! 1 cm seemed perfect for the stick. It was big enough to slide through and small enough to be snug.