Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Hand Painted Sign Using Cricut Vinyl as a Stencil

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I made several gifts this past Christmas using my Cricut. One of my favorites was a Cedar Plank "home" Sign for my mother who lives in Virginia. I used Cricut vinyl as a stencil for the state outline and text. I used this same technique on my laundry sign, but tweaked the process this time.

Celebrate your home state with a hand painted cedar sign using a vinyl made with my Cricut.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

How To Use an Uploaded Image With Cricut

Even though the Cricut Design Space has thousands of images, from time to time, you will want to use one of your own for a project. I recently made a rustic farmhouse style "home state" sign and needed an outline of the state of Virginia. Once I found a free image online, I had to figure out how to get it into the Cricut Design Space.

Learn how to upload a .jpeg image into Cricut Design Space

Thursday, February 15, 2018

How to Create Vinyl Labels

I recently shared my newly organized craft nook with you, but I felt like something was missing. I decided to use my Cricut to make custom labels for my craft containers and rolling cart. I used a pretty holographic vinyl to match my Cricut Explore Air.

Keep all your craft supplies labeled with pretty holographic vinyl using your Cricut!

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Budget Friendly Bathroom Organization Ideas

I hope you have been enjoying my recent Home Organization Series. Today, we are tackling the dreaded bathroom! We have three bathrooms in our house to keep organized, which is sometimes a struggle. I am bringing you some of my favorite organization tips that I use in my bathrooms, that are affordable and DIY friendly.
I am bringing my 10 best bathroom organization tips, that are affordable and DIY friendly.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Monogrammed Hostess Gift For the Baker

Recently I attended a bridal shower for a dear friend and put together a baking themed gift for her. I used glitter iron on and my Cricut machine to add a personal touch to an oven mit with a monogram. This monogrammed oven mit filled with baking utensils is the perfect gift for a bridal shower or housewarming gift!

When I do not have time to make a homemade gift, I like to add a personal touch to something store bought, like this glitter monogrammed oven mit using Cricut

When I do not have time to make a homemade gift, I like to add a personal touch to something store bought or assemble several items into a gift basket. I also like to give practical gifts when possible.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Creating an Organized Craft Space in a Small Area

I am partnering with Oriental Trading to bring you tips on organizing your craft supplies. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am back with the third post in my Home Organization Series, with tips on Creating an Organized Craft Space in a Small Area. I do not have an extra room in my house to devote to crafting, so I am stealing a corner in the basement to turn into a crafting nook. Previously, I had my craft supplies in totes and would craft on the dining room table, which was not optimal.

See how I organized my crafting supplies and created a craft space in a small area.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

3 Step Grape Salad

I am not a food blogger, but periodically I like to share easy recipes with you. This easy 3-Step Grape Salad side dish is popular at my family gatherings and it can be thrown together at the last minute with just a few ingredients and minimal prep time.

The 3-Step Grape Salad can be thrown together at the last minute with just a few ingredients and minimal prep time.