Let me start by saying that over the past year, since the Cricut Maker machine was released, I’ve become a huge fan! Not only of this amazing machine but also of the awesome new materials Cricut has been releasing. If you have followed me from way back when you know that I love my medium weight chipboard. That said, since Cricut introduced their own version of chipboard I’ve been ... View Post
Damask Book Box
This fun and easy project can be altered in many ways to suit your specific needs. You can make several in decreasing sizes and stack them then tie them together in a stack for gift giving. Use plain chipboard and cover it with a pretty patterned paper for a different look. Add a spring ring attachment inside to create a photo album or recipe book. No matter what materials you use, the ... View Post
White Tree Decorations
Ok so I did it .... we needed a new tree this year and I picked a white one!! Last year I posted a little holiday decorations tour and plan on doing another one this year so stay tuned for that. Till then, check out this post every couple of days while I add pics and tips on decorations. I'll update the post as I complete something new. For starters here's a look at the Snowflake Tree Topper ... View Post
The Great Pumpkin
One of my favorite places to purchase SVG files from is SVG Cuts. Not only do they have some really cute things but their construction videos are awesome leaving no doubt as to how to put a project together. Stop by sometime and take a look at the lovely projects they offer. Today I'll be using the pumpkin files from the Harvest Sunset Bundle by SVG Cuts Materials . . . Cricut ... View Post
Call a Hearse
One project I wanted to make last year from Cricut Design Space was the Victorian Hearse and Coffin! When I didn't find time for it then I knew I'd be making it this year. Follow along and make note of the changes I've made to it. I would like to say that the PDF Instructions included in the details for the project are great! Very easy to understand and nice graphics to see. Be sure to ... View Post
Halloween Fun Wreath
I ran across this wreath in Cricut Design Space and just had to make it for my office! Cricut Design File For added strength I've doubled up and tripled up layers here. Everything was first cut with Cricut Kraft Board in black. Here's the additional layers materials list: Webs - Cricut silver glitter cardstock Bats - Cricut black glitter cardstock Raven - (2nd) Bazzill Bling Black ... View Post
Haunted House Part 6
Welcome back! With this final post we should wrap up the Haunted House so that you can display it through the month of October. When we last left off the siding, windows and door had been added. Today we will work on the shingles, shutters and railings. We will also do some more finishing on the roof and base. Let's begin with the base .. . You can choose to leave the base painted if you like ... View Post
Haunted House Part 5
Welcome back! When we last left off we had attached the siding to the main structure. Here's what your house should look like now. Next we will begin painting the siding to make it look weathered. You will need a stiffer bristle brush and acrylic paint in the following colors: dk grey, med grey, white, black and a mossy green. You will also need some paper towels to wipe ... View Post
Haunted House Part 4
Welcome back to my Haunted House project! With this post we will be finishing up all of the construction part so that you can begin on the finishing. Use the cutting file link below and cut all base pieces from either medium weight chipboard or the Cricut heavy chipboard. TCC Haunted House 1m Follow the video to construct and attach the house base. Her's a look at the finished base ... View Post
Haunted House Part 3
Welcome back to my Haunted House project! Originally I had thought I might finish the inside of the house but after much debating I've decided not to. For one, the place where I'll be using my own makes it difficult to remove the front to see the inside and secondly because I'll be plugging it into the wall for the lighting I'll be using. Again, finishing the inside is totally up ... View Post
Plant a Cactus
Nothing makes one smile like a new plant, even those who don't happen to have a green thumb will ohhhh and awwww over them. So what do you do when you are a member of the black thumb group? You make paper plants! I've been working on making a group of Cactus in clay pots for the ledge at the top of my office window and thought I'd share them with you. Hopefully you will be inspired to ... View Post
Spooky Lantern
Welcome back to another "Craft Along" project! This one is perfect for your Halloween decorations and easy to make. I hope you will be inspired to create your own for this season. The entire project was created in Cricut Design Space using the Cricut Maker machine with the double scoring wheel and fine point blade. You could create it on a different Cricut machine but you ... View Post
