Butterfly Box Review - Christian Gift Idea

I am partnering with FrontGate Media to share a wonderful faith-based subscription box from Butterfly Box. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am always on the lookout for unique gift ideas for my friends, especially ones that have meaning. I was excited to get to review this subscription box geared toward Christian women. 

I think this description of Butterfly Box is perfect: "Life is busy, and it can be hard to find the time each day to connect with Christ. Butterfly Box is here to help! We thoughtfully curate a themed box each month to help reclaim those quiet moments with God, build your intimacy with Christ, and live out your faith in the world around you!" 

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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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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Holly Lane Jewelry Review

I am partnering with Holly Lane Jewelry to bring you an unique gift idea. All opinions are my own.

One of the perks of blogging is being introduced to new brands. I only partner with brands that I am passionate about and enjoy being able to share them with others. I recently was introduced to Holly Lane Jewelry through one of the Christian networks I work with and I am always excited to share faith-based shops.

Holly Lane's line of sterling silver Christian jewelry is intentionally designed to create opportunities to share Christ with others, and to be worn as a personal reflection of faith. These unique designs are based on verses from the Bible and are meant to catch the attention of others and spark conversation. Each piece is designed by jewelry artist Tiffany Scott and handmade in Virginia.

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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Mother's Day Gift Ideas and Giveaway

Mother's Day is right around the corner so I am rounding up some of my favorite gift idea posts for you. Stick around till the end because I am also co-hosting a huge giveaway where you have the chance to win 1 of 3 gift cards worth over $100 each to treat your mom...or yourself!

Whether you want to make something special for your mom or just head to the store or click that "Add to Cart" button, I have several ideas for you. Just click the links to be taken to the post for more information.

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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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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Ellie Claire 365 Devotional Journal Review

The journals were provided to me by Ellie Claire Gifts to review, but all opinions are my own.

I have recently been given the chance to work with Ellie Claire Gifts and am glad be able to share some inspirational resources with you. A few weeks ago, I reviewed a set of Art Journals and gave away two of them to a couple of my followers on Instagram! With the new year approaching, many of us are making goals and one of mine is always to spend time daily in the Word. One thing that helps me stay on track is having a daily devotional I can easily turn to.  I am excited to share with you a set of 365-day devotional journals.

All three have beautifully illustrated covers with modern artwork. They also have an elastic strap that holds the book closed and a ribbon book mark to save your page. Each daily devotional ends with a thought to meditate on as well as a lined area to record reflections and thoughts.

Ellie Claire Art Journal Review

The journals were provided to me by Ellie Claire Gifts to review, but all opinions are my own.

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time, you will know that one of my hobbies is Bible Journaling. It is one of the creative ways I spend time in the Word. I also like to use devotionals and journals, as well to take notes on the passages I am reading, or to use for sermon notes. That is why I was excited to be given the opportunity to review three different types of journals from Ellie Claire Gifts.

They are designed to be used all year-long and are the perfect gift for girls/women of any age! Each of these journals contain journaling lines so you can record your personal thoughts and reflections. They also offer lettering and art tutorials, as well as, coloring pages.

Yoga Themed T-Shirt Designs With Cricut

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You all know that I love yoga and actually teach Body Flow, which is a yoga fusion class. When Cricut challenged their bloggers to come up with t-shirt collections, I knew I had to make a yoga themed one! I created all three of these shirts over the last few months and am excited to finally share them with you here and show you how you can make your own yoga shirt collection if you have Cricut Design Space.

All three designs can be used on t-shirts or tank tops and can be sized to fit any shirt. I think the quotes are also fun to wear, even if you don't practice yoga.

Custom Baby Onesie With Smaller Cricut EasyPress 2

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I have been busy this summer making custom shirts and baby onesies, using my handy dandy EasyPress. So, imagine my excitement when I learned Cricut was coming out with THREE new sizes: 6x7, 9x9, and 12x10. I immediately knew I wanted to try the smaller 6x7 EasyPress 2, since it is the perfect size for baby onesies.

Faux Leather Cactus Keychain

I am back with the Craft & Create with Cricut Challenge to bring you a Cactus Key chain made with faux leather. Each month we will bring you a different themed craft using the Cricut, so make sure you subscribe to my email so you don't miss any of these crafts!

With my son getting a car recently (whoo hoo!) I have a spare set of keys hanging around, so I thought I would make a cute key chain for them using faux leather.

DIY Ocean Themed Baby Onesies

Have you seen Cricut's new Iron On Designs? You do not even need a Cricut machine to use these; just an iron or EasyPress! They have dozens of adorable designs perfect for baby onesies, like the narwhal/seahorse pack that I am using. They are a great DIY baby shower gift that only takes about 5 minutes to make!

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Llama Painted Canvas Wall Decor

One of my friends is pregnant with her first child and the nursery theme is llamas. If you have been on Pinterest or social media at all, you will know that the llama trend is going strong, so I jumped at the chance to make something for her! I asked her to send pics of her nursery for inspiration and once I saw the brightly colored animal prints she picked, I had to do something along those lines. I had an 8x10" canvas on hand, so I decided to get out my paint and Cricut machine and go to work!

Inspirational Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is coming up soon and I have a great gift idea that is unique and has a lovely message. Prone to Wander LA has everything from art to phone cases, to home decor items.

I received a set of phone cases to review and am giving you a chance to win a set of 3 for yourself. You can enter via the link at the end of this post.

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.

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 or assemble several items into a gift basket. I also like to give practical gifts when possible.

Heart Shaped Trays With Princess Bride Quotes

I am partnering with Oriental Trading to bring you a fun Valentine's craft. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience, which means I receive a small financial compensation if you make a purchase using this link. You can read more about affiliate links here.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so I had better get crafting! I am joining the Craft & Create with Cricut Challenge with a few of my Cricut-loving blogging friends to bring you Valentine's Day inspired crafts. Each month we will bring you a different themed craft using the Cricut, so make sure you subscribe to my email so you don't miss any of these crafts!

As a reminder to celebrate love and marriage throughout the year, I am using my Cricut to personalize heart shaped wooden trays with quotes from one of my favorite movies, The Princess Bride. First off, if you have not seen this movie, put it on your watch next list! There were so many great quotes, that I had trouble picking my three favorites. OK, enough about the movie, let's get started on the craft.