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Create with Craftey: “It’s Your Time To Bloom” DIY Mug

Posted on April 3, 2020

March turned into a pretty long month, but the first weekend of April is finally here! Although, Kansas could’ve fooled me because we had freezing rain last night. I know that we are functioning in uncertain waters right now, so I want to challenge you to take just a bit of time and focus on something that you enjoy and allows you to relax. For you, that might be something like painting, or running, or baking. If crafting is your escape, I hope that you can use this free hand-lettered SVG file to create something beautiful. If you want a step-by-step on how to create your own DIY mug, the team at Craftey has you covered. You can find the instructions by clicking here.

For this month, I wanted to do something spring-y, but also something inspirational during a time of such uncertainty. Thankfully, mugs aren’t seasonal… so a DIY mug is always a great idea! Haha. If you want more project ideas all accompanied by a free custom hand-lettered SVG file by me, check back at our previous monthly projects on my blog by checking out the Create with Craftey category.

White mug with handlettered design against styled background

I will be thinking of all of you during these crazy times. Make sure to tag me and the team over at Craftey on social media so that we can see what you are creating! We would love to see it. If you aren’t following them already, you can find Craftey on their Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Until next time, stay bossy y’all!

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Create with Craftey: DIY Matching Sweatshirts

Posted on March 6, 2020

Happy month of March! If you’re new here, the beginning of every month is when I post Create with Craftey‘s monthly project. For my momma friends, this month’s project is for YOU! How cute are these “Mommy & Me” sweatshirts?! If you’re like me and claim your fur-baby as your child, feel free to just make your own sweatshirt or slap this WONDERFUL reminder on whatever your heart desires. You can snag the free hand-lettered SVG file and learn how to create this yourself from the team over at Craftey by clicking here.

Our theme for this month was a general, but important one: kindness. When I was browsing and thinking of quotes that would be a versatile design, I knew this one was PERFECT. The simple truth that we should all be living by is to be a kind human. Some days that is easy, and other days, it might take a bit more reminding yourself that it’s the right thing (we all end up there some days). I can see this being perfect on SO many different projects and I can’t wait to see what you all use it for.

March has been off to an awesome start for me because the sun has been shining! WOOHOO! My fellow #WinterHaterz will understand how great it is when you get to start enjoying the outside world again. Haha! Although, some days in Kansas, I definitely still need to bundle up in the mornings. However, by the afternoon, I can get away with a sweatshirt. You can complete these DIY matching sweatshirts in SEVEN steps… Yep. Seven. Spoiler alert: step #7 is just to enjoy. If you need any of the supplies for this project, you can find them (and more) over at Craftey’s shop.

I hope that the month of March is good to you, ya kind human! Make sure to tag me and the team over at Craftey on social media so that we can see what you create! If you aren’t following them already, you can find Craftey on their Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Until next time, stay bossy y’all!

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Create with Craftey: DIY Fall Tea Towel

Posted on October 4, 2019

Part of me can’t believe that it is October and the other part of me is like “FINALLY!!!” It is already starting to cool down here in Kansas, which really puts me in FULL fall mode. This month’s Create with Craftey project is this super cute DIY fall tea towel. You can download October’s free hand-lettered SVG file and as always the amazing team over at Craftey is going to take you through the step-by-step process to create this yourself by clicking here.

Tea towel with red & gold heat transfer vinyl on top with Cricut machine

What’re your “go to” fall colors? A super deep red or burgundy (like the one that we have used for the top portion of this month’s design) is one of my favorites! I also LOVE a deep olive green. I can’t wait to see what colors you use on your own DIY fall tea towel! If you’re needing a specific color of heat transfer vinyl, just check out Craftey’s shop! They have SO many options.

Tis the season to be fall-y HTV on tea towel

Remember that we want to see what you create with this month’s FREE hand-lettered SVG file. Make sure to tag both Craftey and myself on social media! If you aren’t following them already, you can find Craftey on their Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Until next time, stay bossy y’all!

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Create with Craftey: DIY Beach Blanket + FREE Hand-Lettered SVG File

Posted on August 2, 2019

It’s August and that means it’s back to school season! I know, I know. Maybe you have mixed feelings about this. As an office supply addict, it’s one of my favorite times of years. Who is with me?! Haha! Depending on where you are located, there are still a few weeks of summer left to soak up! This month’s Create with Craftey project is a DIY beach blanket using heat transfer vinyl. If you’re needing to personalize a swimsuit to go along with your new beach blanket, check out last month’s post here.

Gold heat transfer vinyl waiting to be applied to Cricut mat

One word: GOLD. Yes. Please. If you’re wanting to snag with the gold HTV that we used, check out their shop here. You can snag this hand-lettered SVG file for FREE over on Craftey’s website. As always, they’re also taking you through step-by-step so that you can make your own DIY beach blanket (or just slap this design on anything your heart desires).

Peeling off sheet to show the applied heat transfer vinyl saying "girls just wanna have sun"

I hope that you’re all having a great summer 2019! I can’t wait to see what you create using August’s free hand-lettered SVG file. Don’t forget to tag both Craftey and myself on social media when you share what you create with this month’s design! If you aren’t following them already, you can find Craftey on their Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Until next time, stay bossy y’all!

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Create with Craftey: Using HTV to Create the Perfect DIY Instagram Swimsuit

Posted on July 5, 2019

Pink swimsuit on blue background that says "let the sea set you free"

We’re wrapping up the first week of July and what better way than to show you how to create the perfect DIY Instagram swimsuit?! This month’s Create with Craftey post is inspired by the first thing I think of when I think of summer (after being thankful for the warmth)… THE BEACH! Growing up, my parents & I’s yearly summer tradition was a two-week beach trip to Garden City, South Carolina. Now that I live in Kansas, I’m probably as far from a beach as I’ll ever be. But, we all still need the perfect Instagram swimsuit, right? So, let’s use HTV to create the perfect Instagram swimsuit! Whether you’re going to the beach, the lake, or just laying out in the backyard- you can download this month’s FREE hand-lettered SVG file and learn how to create a unique swimsuit yourself using heat transfer vinyl over on Craftey‘s website.

Showing heat transfer vinyl on Cricut mat to create the DIY Instagram swimsuit

I always love seeing bloggers show off their cute one-piece swimsuits (#instagrammable), but we all know that sometimes affordable swimsuits are hard to find! Or you find a cute one and then wonder who decided to put some weird phrase on there… Insert the perfect DIY Instagram swimsuit! Haha. That’s why I love this month’s project so much. I know I say that every month, but Y’ALL I CAN’T HELP IT. You can pick up a plain one-piece (or give a new life to that old one sitting in your drawer) and make it unique! Your options are endless with vinyl crafting. If you’re needing HTV, check out Craftey’s shop to get the exact vinyl they used in this month’s project.

Shows blogger swimsuit with white HTV placed on the swimsuit next to heat press

I can’t wait to see what you create using July’s FREE hand-lettered SVG file. Don’t forget to share your project on social media and tag both Craftey and myself on social media! If you aren’t following them already, you can find Craftey on their Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Until next time, stay bossy y’all!

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