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Archives for December 2019

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So You Got a New Cricut Maker, Now What?

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So You Got a New Cricut Maker, Now What?

Well you finally got it! Maybe you’ve been wanting it for a long time or someone decided for you, but now you have a New Cricut Maker, Now What? I’m here to help you begin that wonderful Cricut journey. Don’t get overwhelmed! It takes a little time and practice. Most of all don’t be scared! This machine is wonderful! Let get you started! Take that thing out of the box and set it some where you can use it! Leave some room in the back for it to run. You won’t be disappointed if you just start using it!
 
my new cricut and tools
 

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DIY Hot Mess Christmas Canvas

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DIY Hot Mess Christmas Canvas

With Christmas coming soon again, I’m in full gear crafting mode! I love this time of year! In keeping with using things in my stash today I want to do a Christmas hot mess sign. Let me show you how I did my DIY hot mess Christmas with Cricut.

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Dollar Tree and Cricut Christmas Decorations Throughout the House

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Dollar Tree and Cricut Christmas Decorations Throughout the House

Over the year, I mean many! years, I’ve been making some of my own Christmas decorations. This can get expensive, but if you can shop at the Dollar Tree and or use a Cricut cutting machine, you can produce some super looking decorations! And save some money to boot! I’ll confess that I’ve put all my decorations in here for you to see because I’m pretty proud of them. I hope you enjoy them as well as all the Dollar Tree and Cricut Christmas decorations throughout the house.

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DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Hoops with Cricut

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DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Hoops with Cricut

Buffalo plaid seems to be all the rage this Christmas. It is nice for a rustic, cozy feel. I’m in love with it! You can buy 3 different colored buffalo plaids at the Dollar Tree if you are lucky! Red, black and grey! They are perfect for a lot of Christmas projects. I came across a bunch of old hoops in my stash and decided to use some of them and make some DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Hoops with Cricut. Why not?! I finally have an EasyPress2. Therefore, time to put it and my Cricut Maker to work!

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DIY Bowl Fillers and Pillows with Cricut

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DIY Bowl Fillers and Pillows with Cricut

Have you seen all the tiered displays this year? So many different takes on them and all sooo cute! One of the staples of these tiered displays are bowl fillers and pillows that tuck so sweetly into the design. These little guys are so fun to make! They can be used any where you need a little bit of filler in your decorations. So let me show you my DIY bowl fillers and pillows with Cricut.

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DIY Dollar Tree Greenery Basket

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DIY Dollar Tree Greenery Basket

Christmas is coming! Joyous time of the year! So festive with all the lights and decorations.It’s my favorite time of year. I make new decorations each year. The storage is becoming quite challenging! Do you enjoy making your own decorations? As a result it can get expensive, right? However, if you are picky, you can pick up great things at the Dollar Tree and transform them into beautiful, expensive looking decorations, Well let me show you how I saved money with my DIY Dollar Tree Greenery Basket.

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5 Different Christmas Mason Jars

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5 Different Christmas Mason Jars

Wow! It’s almost that time of year again! Don’t you just love all the sights and sounds? People seem happier and friendlier. Joy is in the air! Decorations are every where! Mason jar projects are really cute and easy to make. So draw some inspiration and round up some jars, paint and decorations of your own for your projects. Let me show you how I did these 5 Christmas mason jars.

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