DIY PAPER LEI FOR GRADUTION (OR DIY MONEY LEI)

Learn how to make a paper (or money lei) that is a perfect gift for graduation. This tutorial will teach you how to to use your Cricut machine to cut and score your paper to make the lei faster.  But you can also cut the rectangles out by hand, or use only dollar bills for your lei. 

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MILK CAN HOUSE NUMBER PROJECT WITH VINYL

I updated this old milk can into a cute farmhouse style house number using some Rust-oleum paint, vinyl and my Cricut machine.  

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DIY GIFT BOX FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Looking for a quick, cute Mother’s Day gift? Make this little gift box (the perfect size for a cupcake) with your Cricut machine and some cardstock. A cute little gift your mom will love! I’ve included the link to the Design Space file in my tutorial so you can make this exact box.

Mother's day cupcake box made with Cricut

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DIY SEASONAL HOME SIGN WITH THE CRICUT KNIFE BLADE

Everything you wanted to know about cutting basswood with your Cricut Maker and Cricut Knife blade! Plus, I’m sharing the Cricut Design Space link for this cute “Home” sign that you can switch out for different seasons. Never cut wood with your Cricut Maker before? All my tips on using your Cricut Knife Blade to cut basswood are in the post. 

Seasonal Home Sign Cut with Cricut Maker Knife Blade and Basswood

Home sign cut with Cricut Maker Knife Blade and basswood

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HOW TO MAKE A PAPER ROSETTE WREATH WITH THE CRICUT MAKER

Learn how to make paper rosettes with your Cricut Maker and Scoring Wheel! The Scoring Wheel makes deeper score lines, making rosettes much easier to make. I used some rosettes to create this Valentine’s Day wreath.

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FELT FLOWER VALENTINE DECOR WITH THE CRICUT MAKER

This cute little heart tray is only $3 in the Target Dollar Spot. I filled it with felt flowers that I cut out using my Cricut Maker to make it the perfect Valentine’s Day decor!

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DIY HAND STAMPED INITIAL NECKLACE

ImpressArt Handstamped Initials Necklace

Hand stamped jewelry makes a lasting, meaningful present and is the perfect Christmas gift! You can easily and affordably create hand stamped jewelry using ImpressArt supplies from JOANN.

If you have a Cricut (or need another reason to get one!) I also made a cute gift box to put my necklace in.

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ImpressArt Handstamped Initials Necklace

ImpressArt Handstamped Jewelry inside Cricut foil acetate gift box

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HOW TO MAKE FELT FLOWERS WITH YOUR CRICUT MAKER

Felt flowers are so easy to make with the Cricut Maker. Use the rotary blade to easily cut all kinds of felt like butter! 

Tips for making felt flowers with your Cricut Maker #Cricut #CricutMade

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I have loved making felt flowers with my Cricut Maker. I used them to make the felt flowers HERE, this felt flower wreath HERE,  this Hello Fall sign HERE and even a felt flower headband for my daughter HERE. When I first got my Maker I was using it to cut felt like crazy! I actually made this sign last Thanksgiving and then didn’t get around to posting it, and Thanksgiving has already snuck up on me again!

In today’s post I’m sharing my tips for making felt flowers and also the supplies you need to make this sign. {This post also has a video of other types of felt flowers: HERE. }

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DIY STENCILED DOORMAT WITH CRICUT

You can customize your front doormat in no time at all with a stencil you cut using your Cricut machine. I even created a cute mat to layer underneath with some outdoor fabric I got at JOANN.

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Final DIY stenciled doormat with Cricut stencil

DIY Stenciled Door Mat with Cricut

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DIY FARMHOUSE WOOD CHRISTMAS SIGNS WITH CRICUT

I love the versatility of the Cricut Maker. I used it to cut vinyl, iron-on and even basswood to make these darling farmhouse style DIY Christmas signs. Read on for the tutorial for each sign and the links to the Design Space files to make your own!

Finished farmhouse christmas signs made with Cricut

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH SWEATSHIRTS AND WATER BOTTLES WITH CRICUT

I love the designs and messages of Cricut’s I Am a Fighter cartridge. Show support to a  loved one battling cancer by wearing these designs, or if you are fighting cancer, make an item for yourself for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Final Cricut Breast Cancer awareness shirts and water bottles. Fight cancer like a girl and in october we wear pink

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HELLO FALL DECOR WITH CRICUT FELT FLOWERS

hello fall felt flower sign from JOANN with Cricut Maker felt flowers

I picked up this cute “Hello Fall” sign from my local JOANN store and wanted to add some fall color to it with felt flowers. It is super easy to cut out felt flowers with the Cricut Maker.

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DIY UNICORN PENCIL CASE

Use Cricut Holographic Vinyl and the new Cricut Permanent Premium Vinyl to create this fun unicorn pencil case perfect for school!

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DIY TACO AND HOT SAUCE FAMILY COSTUMES WITH THE CRICUT MAKER

DIY your family’s Halloween costumes with your Cricut Maker and EasyPress 2. These taco and hot sauce costumes are so much fun to make and wear; everyone will be “taco”ing about them! Kids in DIY Halloween taco costumes made with Cricut Maker This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through my links, I’ll receive a small portion of your purchase at no extra cost to you.

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HOW TO FINGER KNIT A THROW BLANKET

When JOANN told me they had a new line of yarn that they wanted me to try out, I was a little bit worried about how hard it would be to use. I have never knit anything before!  But I quickly learned that the new yarn really is SO EASY to learn to use even without any previous knitting experience. The preformed loops make projects faster and easier than traditional knitting.

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DIY FARMHOUSE STYLE WOOD SIGN CUT WITH CRICUT MAKER KNIFE BLADE

This interchangeable farmhouse truck sign is great for fall and winter! Simply switch out the pumpkin for a tree and you’re ready for the next season. I cut the cute basswood truck with the Cricut Maker and Cricut Knife Blade.

If you love this post, then make sure to check out the other interchangeable sign I made using basswood HERE plus all my tips for using the Cricut Knife Blade for cutting out wood. 

Basswood farmhouse sign made with Cricut Maker Knife bladeBasswood farmhouse sign made with Cricut Maker Knife blade ChristmasThis post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through my links, I’ll receive a small portion of your purchase at no extra cost to you.

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CREATE CUSTOM T-SHIRTS WITH THE CRICUT EASYPRESS 2

I love creating custom t-shirts with my Cricut machine and Cricut’s new EasyPress 2. Final t-shirt with Cricut EasyPress 2-2 This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make a purchase through my links, I’ll receive a small portion of your purchase at no extra cost to you. Continue reading

CRAFT WITH HEART™ SUBSCRIPTION BOX FROM CLOSE TO MY HEART

Do you have stacks of photos that you have been meaning to scrapbook but just don’t have the time? If so, I have something just for you! I’m excited to be a Craft with Heart™Ambassador for Close To My Heart. Their new subscription program helps you to complete projects with your photos and memories on a  regular basis with beautiful PRE-CUT layouts.

Close to my heart layout with picture

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