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Glass Blocks Using Cricut & Vinyl
Create beautiful, glowing glass block designs using vinyl! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Recently I saw gorgeous glass block designs in a craft store – which were premade – and I thought, hey I want to try that! It was a labor of love trying to make these particular designs with so much vinyl text, but I love the way that they turned out. I added fairy lights to the blocks to make them glow and they look so pretty illuminated at night. You can use your Cricut machine to make the vinyl designs, or buy a premade vinyl cutout online. You will need… Glass block (available at any…
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Make your own Wood Sign – An easy DIY project
Easily create a beautiful wooden sign for your home using Cricut vinyl. You CAN make one of those nifty wood signs without even going to the wood painting shop…maybe this post will even inspire you to have your own sip and paint party?! I will give you a quick rundown of how to make one of these wooden signs – either for your own home or as a gift. I found this wooden round serving board at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section (of course I bought two so that I can make another in the future!). Look for great steals in craft stores about a month or two before…
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DIY Cards: Embossing Technique
Card making is one of my favorite crafts…and embossing cards takes the whole look to a professional level. Read on for how to step up your card making. It’s no secret that my true crafting passion lies in paper crafts and card making…it’s really been my wheelhouse from the beginning. Making a DIY card truly shows your recipient that you care, as actually making a card takes much more time and effort than simply picking one up at the store. I hope that many of my cards are held onto for years after they are given! Today I am going to show you how I made a simple thank you…
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Making Iron-on Shirts with a Cricut
Ok, this just might be my new obsession! Note: This post includes affiliate links. I have to admit that I was always a bit intimidated by iron-ons. I never really ventured into them until recently, when a friend with a Cricut showed me how. Our friends are our best teachers! Since then I have made a ton of projects and have invested in an EasyPress 2 by Cricut. Rather than slaving over an iron, this machine evenly distributes heat at a precise temperature and it is much easier and faster to get your iron-on securely fastened into place! To make the iron-on projects that I am going to showcase here,…
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Addition Station: Math Manipulative for Elementary Students
A great way to engage students with hands-on learning in the essential skill of addition. You can take the teacher out of the classroom…but I am always a teacher! When my teacher friends asked me to make a craft for their math students, I jumped at the chance. Plus, I got to use my laminator, which was a big bonus! It’s been too long, my friend. Teaching students math skills in multiple ways is so important when solidifying key concepts. Using precut wooden discs and my Cricut Maker made this a fast and fun project. The tool is great because it illustrates for students the idea of regrouping (“carrying,” anyone??)…
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DIY Motivational Water Bottles
Drink more H2O! Note: This post contains affiliate links. These motivational water bottles are all the rage on social media right now – and it is easy to see why. They are cute AND functional. We could all use a reminder during a busy day to drink more water. These cups are great because in Cricut design space, you can fully customize your images and text – making it a quick, easy, and thoughtful gift! (Or keep it for yourself, I won’t judge 🙂 ). I ordered these wide mouthed cups from Amazon, but really any large (32 oz is best) water cup without a graphic or measurements already on…
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First Day of School Sign
It’s easy to use Cricut to create a personalized first day of school sign that can be used over and over again! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Everyone LOVES first day of school pictures on the front porch…why not include a cute sign that gives some stats on your little one’s interests? This board is great because it is a chalkboard and can be used year after year. I created this sign for a friend’s son and can’t wait to see his first day picture! To create your own, read on. You will need:
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Farmhouse Initial Wreath for Late Summer & Fall
A perfect transitional wreath to take your home from late summer to fall. It’s August…which means fall is right around the corner. Welcome fall into your home with this late summer/early fall farmhouse style wreath. It is relaxing to make and you can whip it up in an afternoon. All of my supplies for this project are from Hobby Lobby (** they basically own my wallet). I will always try to include where I purchased my supplies when possible, so that you can find them, too! I love some materials that I see featured on blogs and it drives me crazy when I can’t find them…so I am happy to…
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Traveling with a Baby or Toddler – A Guide
It can be done, and stress-free, too! Check out my tips and our FREE packing checklist. Traveling with a baby or toddler is not as daunting as it seems. We have been traveling with Baby Bear since he was 4 months old. We started off slow…a one hour flight from New York to Maine. He did great! Since then, he has been to many places in his little life, and even has two stamps in his passport. The key to baby travel is being prepared and feeling confident! The younger the baby is…the easier it is to travel. Let’s face it…as your baby turns into a toddler, they just want…
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Wood DIY HOME Sign Using Cricut Maker
Interested in trying out the wood cutting feature of your Cricut Maker? This is a great first project! Affiliate Links Note: I have linked to Cricut’s store so that you can try their amazing products for your project. I may make a small commission when you make a purchase. Working with wood and your Cricut machine does have a bit of a learning curve. But with a little patience, you can have a professional level wood product made in just an hour or two. Most of this time is inactive while your machine does the work! Pro Tip – You CANNOT use just any wood when doing wood projects on…
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