Grumpy Hello-Kitty

Hello, friends!  Marilyn, here with a review of a product made by Square1.  The Square1 folks have a Print-Cut-Iron material that I was just itching to show you.  So, here we go.  But, first my tip:  Don't be afraid to try new things.  I see so many crafters get something new and then are afraid to try it.  Honestly, it won't eat you!  LOL!  Go for it!

My sister-in-law, Cindy is turning 60 on New Year's Eve.  Her husband (my brother) is planning a great party for her and I knew I needed to get something "special" for her.  So, I found a funny Grumpy Hello-Kitty image and thought it would be super fun on some PJ's. 

Here is the top that I created.  I'll go to out and purchase some bottoms to go with it.

PJ top created using Square1 Printable Iron-On

Here is the supply list to create this PJ top:

• Shirt:  I purchased a soft long-sleeved shirt from Walmart.  Wash and dry before applying the iron-on fabric
• Square1 Iron-On:  comes in a package of 3 sheets 8.5" x 11".  Purchase here
• Printer:  I have an HP OfficeJet 7210
• Iron:  use a dry iron (no steam) pre-heated to Cotton setting
• Silhouette:  to cut your design

Step 1:

• Wash and dry your shirt. 
• Pre-heat iron on Cotton setting.  NO steam.

Step 2:

• Design what you're going to put on the shirt.  I found this Grumpy Hello-Kitty image that someone else used on the front of their niece's t-shirt.  In the Silhouette software, trace outer edge. 
• ** FYI - If you want a copy of my *.studio design, let me know and I'll email it to you.  Leave me your email address in comments section below ** 

Step 3:

• Print your design on the Square1 Iron-on Material. 

Step 4:

• Set print setting on your Silhouette.  Here is a picture of my print settings for the Square1 Iron-On.

Step 5:

• Cut image on your Silhouette.  Cuts like butter.

Step 6:

• Do some minor weeding.  All I needed to weed was around some of the letters.

Step 7:

• Iron.  You'll want to lift and press.  Don't move the iron around in side-to-side motions.  I held the iron in place for 60 seconds, then lifted and placed in another location until all areas were ironed-on.

And that's it!  Super easy and super fun, too!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and product review.  Go out and try something new!  But, leave me some blog love first!

~ Marilyn - Marilyn's Crafts

Calling All Super Heros!

My newest DIL is a pre-K teacher. In my opinion she is a real life super hero. Have you ever met someone who was doing exactly what they should be doing? That's her. She gives her students her all. She seriously loves each and everyone of them and glows when she repeats little stories about them - or as she calls them - "her babies". I really admire and love her for loving them.

Anyway, for Christmas I made her a t-shirt that reads "I Teach Pre-K. What's Your Superpower?"

Who do you know that's a super hero?