Wine Glass Charms Using the Maker's Adaptive Tool System

Did you get a Cricut Maker for Christmas and are afraid to take it out of the box? Or, have you set it up, but not sure where to start? Don't let the machine intimidate you! If you are new to the Cricut Maker, head over and read my Cricut Maker FAQ post, then come back and check out how easy it is to change out the tools for any project you can dream up. Today I am am using the Knife Blade and Metallic Pen to make custom wine glass charms, perfect for Valentine's Day or for a hostess gift.

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DIY Stenciled Farmhouse Wooden Sign

Now that Christmas has come and gone, I can share one of the gifts I made, a stenciled farmhouse style sign. Farmhouse style signs are very popular right now and I am going to show you how you can make one for yourself. It was easy since I used my Cricut to cut a stencil out of vinyl!

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How to Replace a Ceiling Light Fixture

Our house was but in the 60's, so we have those unattractive globe lights in our kitchen and hallway and they just have not been high on our list of priorities to update. A couple months ago, we ran across the most fabulous light fixture at Black Dog Salvage that was perfect for the entry hall! Of course, it did not fit perfectly (because nothing ever does in an old house) but I am going to show you how we made the light work.

First off, if you have never heard of Black Dog Salvage, which was made famous on the show Salvage Dawgs,  please go look it up. We are fans of the show and since the warehouse is only a couple hours away from us in Roanoke, VA we decided to take a day trip up there to look around. They have EVERYTHING you could ever want as far as architectural salvage, plus they also have a shop where they sell finished pieces made from salvaged items.