DIY Wooden Hello Sign

A few weeks back I visited a workshop called Mixxer Community Makerspace, and used the laser cutter to make a wooden "hello." You can read more about my experience HERE. I used the piece to make a wooden sign for my friend.

DIY Wooden Hello Sign

How to Use Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets

How would you like to be able to easily switch out your throw pillows for each season? You can do that using Cricut's new blank pillow covers. I used the Infusible Ink transfer sheets to make a Summer pillowcase, that can be changed out easily without buying new throw pillows that you have to store.

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Teacher Appreciation Shirt with Cricut Maker

Teachers definitely deserve all the kuddos, especially these days when so much instruction is virtual, due to the pandemic. Show the special teacher(s) in your life how much you appreciate them with this shirt.

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Easy DIY Leash Organizer

I was tired of fumbling around looking for the dog harness and leash in the utility closet, so I decided to make this easy organizer, using supplies I already had on hand.

This is an easy One-Hour DIY that you can customize to fit your needs.

Three Easy Projects to Make with Cricut Joy

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Have you heard the joy-ous news about Cricut's new mini machine? Meet the newest member of my Cricut family...the Cricut Joy! This little machine is the perfect addition to my family of Cricut machines and allows me to quickly personalize anything in 15 minutes or less. Another bonus is that it is compact and portable! Since it is only about one third the size of the Maker or Explore series, you can easily move it from room to room or take it on the go...no craft room or cutting mat required!

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Magnolia Leaf Wreath With Cricut

I am always looking for ways to upcycle things around the house. After Christmas, when it was time to take down my Christmas cards, I put them to the side to use for a project. I decided to use them in place of card stock in a Magnolia Leaf Wreath made using my Cricut Maker. I got a chance to use several of the tools available for the Maker in this project.

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MCM Felt Christmas Decor with Cricut

I have been feeling the Mid Century Modern vibe the last couple of years and want to bring more of that into my Christmas decor. This year, I got to work and used my Cricut and transformed a plain tree skirt, that I already had on hand, with felt (inspired by this post from Krys at Melo-Drama.) I also made some colorful felt house ornaments.

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Two Ways to use Cricut Vinyl on Wood

It is no secret that I love giving gifts that I have made or personalized in some way. I have an easy DIY gift for you, that is perfect for teachers, neighbors, or a hostess. It is a Hot Cocoa crate with painted wooden spoons and snowflake ornament. I am also sharing two ways to use Cricut vinyl on wood.

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5 Reasons I Love My Cricut Maker

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I have had my Cricut Maker for about a year now and have used it for a variety of projects. If you are considering upgrading from the Explore series or buying a Maker, this post is a must read! Even though there are a thousand reasons I love my Cricut Maker, I am sharing my top five with you today!

If you missed my post introducing you to the Maker, you can check it out HERE

Features of the Cricut Maker

• Cuts 300+ materials, from the most delicate fabric and paper to matboard and leather
• Compatible with Knife Blade for thicker materials up to 2.4 mm (sold separately)
• Compatible with QuickSwap™ tools to quickly switch between scoring, engraving, debossing, and other decorative effects (sold separately)
• Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Fast Mode for up to 2X faster cutting and writing

Faux Shirt Pocket With Cricut EasyPress Mini

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Cricut is really killing it this year with new products...Infusible Ink, new QuickSwap Maker tools, and the EasyPress Mini! It is the newest addition to the EasyPress family and is the cutest tool I have ever seen! Today, I am putting it to work and showing you how to add a faux pocket to a plain t-shirt.

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How to Use the Cricut Maker’s QuickSwap Toolset

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Just when you thought the Cricut Maker could not get even more awesome, Cricut releases four new tips! When Cricut launched Maker 2 years ago, it made a promise to come out with more tools and materials, so that Maker could grow with creators as they master new crafts.  These tools can be used only with the Maker, because it was specially designed with an Adaptive Tool System. This system brings together three major technologies that give Maker professional class cutting versatility and performance.

Cricut recently introduced more tools as part of the Adaptive Toolset and they are part of the QuickSwap line, which allows makers to quickly change out the tools during a project. These new tools allow creators to utilize even more techniques, such as engraving and debossing, and materials such as metal, with Maker, further expanding Maker’s capabilities.

How to Contour Images with Cricut

Have you ever found an image that you liked in Cricut Design Space, but you wanted to change it slightly? It is possible to change most images using the Contour feature. I took two images and modified them to create a new image, using Ungroup and Contour.

One of my favorite things to do with my Cricut is to make personalized gifts. My friend was having a Taco-themed baby shower, so I wanted to make a baby gift to go along with the theme.

DIY Felt Wall Hanging with Cricut

This felt wall hanging is perfect for any teen's room or college dorm. You can customize it with any inspirational quote and can add pom poms, tassels, or decorative trim! I made this one in an afternoon, for my son's girlfriend.

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3 Simple Graduation Crafts

My son just graduated from High School (cue the tears), which calls for celebration. No party is complete without a few DIY projects, especially when they involve my Cricut. I know Graduation season is over, but a couple of these crafts can be customized for birthdays or other events, so go ahead and Pin it for later!

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3 Ideas For a Girls Craft Party

I received product from Deflecto in exchange for hosting a Tryazon Party, but all opinions are my own.

It is no secret that I love crafting and craft organization, so when I had an opportunity to review a new line of craft organization products AND get crafty with a few of my girlfriends, I jumped at the chance. If you have not heard of Tryazon, it is a website dedicated to getting innovative products into people’s hands, in fun settings like this. They offer excellent product samples and savings for all who participate.

First let me tell you about the organizers. Deflecto creates storage products that help people stay organized at home, work, or on-the-go. Deflecto’s products have clear sides, allowing you to be able to see what is stored inside. They all work together to make the ultimate craft room! 

How to Use and Store Vinyl Scraps

If you are a hard core crafter, then you probably save all your scraps to use in other projects. Today I am going to show you how I store my scraps of vinyl and how I used them to decorate a makeup caddy. If you are a 90's girl like me, then you probably had a Caboodles. I actually still have mine and use it to hole my makeup. When I saw that Caboodles recently introduced a new DIY one, I was inspired to decorate my old one with fun 90's images.

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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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Faux Leather Nativity Ornament

I am back with the last Craft and Create with Cricut Challenge for the year and we have a treat for all you procrastinators out there...last minute gifts you can DIY! I am showing you how to make nativity ornaments out of faux leather, which are perfect for teachers or neighbors (and you can make several at a time!)

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Painted Chipboard Christmas Wreath

It is time for this month's Craft and Create with Cricut Challenge, where several of my Cricut-loving blogger friends team up to bring you creative craft ideas. This month's theme is Christmas, to get you in the mood for holiday decorating.

I went back and forth over what I wanted to make. I really wanted to try my hand at using chipboard and the knife blade in my new Cricut Maker. I thought about making ornaments (which I will still do,) but settled on a layered chipboard "Joy" wreath for my door.