Judianne: February 2017

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Monday, February 27, 2017

Project: Aprons for a prize

I made these a year ago for a Bake Off that we had at work.

Instead of it being listed as 1st, 2nd and 3rd... I did Scrumptious, Tasty and Yummy.

Supplies:

Aprons from Michaels

HTV

Cameo

Heat Press

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Believe in Your Dream by Heidi Swapp

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Once again I have restarted Weight Watchers. I have been successful in the past, but am such a stress and social eater. But I need to dig deep and figure out exactly why I want to lose weight and find the determination to keep it off.

A specific realistic reason can give me a concrete idea to focus on when I am feeling challenged in my weight loss journey. To help me forgo that cookie that is calling my name at 8 pm, just before bed.

Motivation can evolve and change as my body and/or mindset does.   But first I need to figure out what that reason is.

Why do I want to lose the weight? Is it to get healthier, to look better, to have a better self esteem?
What does it look like? Can I picture it in my mind?
What is my "I" statement?
Is my "I" statement positive?

I would like to loose weight so that I can feel better about myself and that my outer image matches the inner image that I have in my mind.    I am not concerned about feeling "more loved or respected." I just want to feel healthier.

1/16/17: 205     Home Scale
2/25/17: 193.0 via Weight Watchers Meeting

Project: Quick Capes for a Birthday Party

Just a few quick capes created for a 2 year olds Birthday party. Theme was superheros.

Personalized cape using the Avengers Font, for the Birthday Boy.

Batman and Robin

A fun Batman symbol for Dad

Supplies:
Dollar Store for the capes - made of plastic, be careful in pressing
Yellow HTV - easy weed
Silhouette Cameo: blade 2, pressure 4, thickness 10, double cut
Heat Press at 325 degrees

Project: Paper Bow

Was invited to a co-worker's son's 2nd birthday party. Found the perfect gift, but needed to wrap it appropriately. I had plain blue paper and but no bow or card. So I decided to make a quick paper bow using cartoon cardstock.

First attempt at a paper bow and this is what I learned

Make sure to have supplies handy. (I ran up and down the stair a lot.)
Liquid glue worked best for gluing the pieces together.
But double sided tape works best for sticking the bow to the package.
Have patience to hold the pieces together while the glue dries
Next time I will design a print and cut label/tag. and use more yellow in the tag.
Time to stock up on solid colored cardstock. (needed yellow for the tag)

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Silhouette Cameo carrying bag and matching accessory tote

I have to share this Etsy Store, Homespun Expressions which was recommended by My Paper Craze.

It is for a custom carrying case and matching large purse for the Silhouette Cameo and yes, she makes them for the Cricut Machines too. You can also get a case made for your die cut machines and a laptop cover.

Pictures below are just examples of her creativity. I ordered mine in black faux leather and will post a picture when I receive it.

Silhouette Cameo Carrying Case

Cricut Machine Carrying Case

Accessory Bag measures 13" tall x 17" long and is 6" wide

Lap Top Sleeve

Inside the Sizzix Big Shot Tote

Sizzix Big Shot Tote

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Project: Bows for a friend

Created these bows for a friend of a friend.

It is so much easier to personalize with the use of my Cameo and the heat press.

Subscription Box: Silhouette Life Inspiration Box

A little late in posting, but I feel like I have been running behind on everything for the last few months. Gotta get my act together sometime soon.....

Received my box from the ladies at My Paper Craze and the theme for this month is Babies!
And as always, there is everything included to create the projects, with tutorials on their website.