Crafting Activities I Like

Knowing what you like and don't like about crafting is important.  Naturally, crafters want to focus on the things we actually enjoy doing, and sometimes, it takes a little time to determine what you like most.  Here are crafty tasks I enjoy: (Scroll further down for a few photos.)

1. creating with my Cricut,
2. ink blending,
3. one layer stenciling,
4. heat embossing,
5. arranging flowers
6. needle felting,
7. designing scrapbook pages,
8. UV resin crafts,
9. wood painting,
10. sublimating luggage tags,
11. using embossing folders
12. sewing,
13. watercolor painting

And here are a few of my projects:

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Mirroring

 

Have you ever finished a project only to realize your design came out backwards? Knowing when to mirror—and when not to—can save you from wasting materials.

A simple rule to remember is: If the printed or cut side will be flipped over onto your project, you usually need to mirror it. For example, designs for HTV (iron-on vinyl) and sublimation are generally mirrored because they're placed face-down during application.

For adhesive vinyl, stickers, cardstock, and most print-then-cut projects, you normally do not mirror because the design is applied or viewed in the same direction it was created.

Quick Tip: Before hitting Print or Cut, ask yourself: “Am I going to flip this design over to apply it?” If the answer is yes, check whether that material requires mirroring.

And pay extra attention to words and names—they're the fastest way to spot a forgotten mirror setting!

Happy Crafting!

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