Creative Cutting Classroom

Do you love the look of hand lettering on Cricut projects as much as I do? I hope so, because I hand lettered these patriotic SVG files just for you.!

Fourth of July is one of those holidays that we do big around our home.

I am fully aware that I could have been born any place in the world, but God saw fit that I would be an American. I am honored to live in a country where anything is possible, even supporting my family by blogging about the Cricut!

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Best Patriotic Cricut Projects for Fourth of July

I have rounded up some of the best patriotic Cricut projects for Fourth of July to inspire you today!

There is nothing we look forward to more every summer than our Fourth of July party. The land behind our home is sprinkled with lawn chairs and the sound of laughter floats on the air. Even though the Oklahoma heat is sweltering, all of the painstaking preparations are completely worth it when we reflect on precious time with family and friends.

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Cricut Infusible Ink: Here is What You Need to Know

Cricut is stirring up the crafting community today with their release of a revolutionary new system called CRICUT Infusible Ink. I am super excited to share with you what we know about it so far.

The Cricut Infusible Ink system was designed to give crafters the ability to make professional level heat transfer products that are smooth, don’t crack or peel, and last longer than the material itself.

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How to Install Fonts for Cricut Design Space on the iPad

I’m a comfy, yoga pants and t-shirt kind of gal. That laid back vibe pretty much carries through to all areas of my life. That is why most times when I am working in Cricut Design Space, I am leaned back in my recliner on the couch instead of sitting in a stiff chair at my desk.

What? You too?! I knew I liked you. 😉

I bet if you use Cricut Design Space away from your desktop, you have wondered how in the world to get some new fonts onto your iPad or iPhone. Well, wonder no more my friends. Today, I am going to show you step-by-step how to download and install fonts to your iPad (and iPhone) to use in Cricut Design Space.

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Teacher Gift Idea: Glittered Pencil Jar

If you have been needing a teacher gift idea, I have a fun Cricut teacher project for you today! A glittered pencil mason jar is a perfect pencil holder or flower vase.

I am so thankful for the teachers who have helped shape my kiddo over the years! I wish I had the resources to do something more significant, because God knows they deserve it. Until then, hopefully the small gestures of kindness we send will remind them they are appreciated (and that no one else is crazy enough to be in a room with 20+ kids all day everyday.) Seriously.

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Best Cricut Mother's Day Projects

I just love seeing other people’s Cricut projects, don’t you?! I have rounded up 21 Cricut projects for Mother’s Day to get our creative juices flowing.

If you are still trying to figure out what to do for Mother’s Day, these may give you just the idea you need. I hope for a little while you can sit back and relax, grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine 😉 ), and just be inspired by the creativity and beauty all around us.

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How to Make Felt Succulents with Cricut

If you have fallen in love with succulents like I have, join me to learn how to make three different felt succulents using the Cricut and my free SVG files.

Do you love succulents as much as I do? I’m pretty fond of anything that stands strong against my plant killing tendencies. Not only that, but they are so colorful and exotic looking. I knew when I saw this adorable dinosaur planter at Target that I had to make a felt succulent arrangement, so I decided to create some free SVG files for you so you can DIY succulents too!

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Easter Cricut Project: Felt Bunny Banner

I have been wanting to make a cute Easter Cricut project for our home. I decided to make this adorable bunny banner out of felt. I have to admit that it is one of my favorite Cricut projects that I have made in a while!

I’m not sure that I would include this in the easy Cricut projects category because of the hand stitching, but if you hot glued the edges instead of hand stitching them you could definitely speed up the process. Either way, I think the result it totally worth it!

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Cutting Felt with a Cricut Explore and Cricut Maker

Here is your ultimate guide to cut felt with the Cricut Explore and the Cricut Maker.

Learn the best kind of felt to use, recommended blades, mats and cut settings, plus tips and tricks to make cutting felt with the Cricut a success!

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How to Make A Cake Topper with Cricut

Learn how to make a cake topper with Cricut, including a free downloadable SVG file for you to use.

I love when I am able to make easy Cricut projects that don’t take a ton of time but still make a big impression! This cake topper is simple, but it adds so much when it is the star of the cake.

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DIY Mermaid Valentine's Day Mailbox

Today I have a DIY mermaid Valentine’s Day mailbox to share with you.

I’ve been busy creating Cricut Valentine’s Day projects. I already shared my unicorn Valentine box that I made with my Cricut Maker here. If you prefer mermaid valentines though, keep reading!

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DIY Unicorn Valentine's Day Mailbox

If you have been looking for Cricut Valentine’s Day ideas, I have an adorable unicorn Valentine box to show you!

I knew as soon as I saw the metal mailbox in the Target Dollar Spot that it would be perfect for a DIY Valentine’s mailbox. I have a Cricut Design Space file for you and all the instructions so you can make one yourself in no time!

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Best Cricut Projects from 2018

Do you love seeing other people’s Cricut projects as much as I do?! I can spend waaaayy too long on Pinterest and the blogs I love just looking at project after project.

I have rounded up 33 of the best Cricut projects from 2018. I have sorted them by fabric Cricut projects, flower Cricut projects, HTV (heat transfer/ iron-on) Cricut projects, adhesive vinyl Cricut projects, and paper Cricut projects.

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The Best Gifts for Cricut Users

If you are like me, the holidays are one of the few times I can splurge and ask for things I WANT instead of need. Knowing what to ask for can be a hard decision, but I have put together a list of the best gifts for Cricut users to help you out.

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2018 Black Friday Craft and Cricut Sales

Woohoo! It’s that time again. Holiday sales and shopping have begun!

I’ve rounded up the best deals on all the Cricut and crafty goodies. I will keep adding to it as I find more. I know that several in store retailers are having some good deals too, but I prefer to shop from my couch so I have mainly focused on those. Happy shopping!

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12 Tips & Tricks for Cricut Design Space

Unless you are a Design Space ninja, even experienced Cricut Design Space users can benefit from tried and true tips and tricks.

I have been so excited because Tanner at A Little Craft in Your Day asked me to write a post for his readers on Design Space hacks. I hopped at the opportunity, but I don’t want my own crafty friends to miss out.

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What is Cricut Access and Do I Really Need It?

One of the most common questions I get asked is about Cricut Access. It can be a bit confusing, so today I am going to go over all of the options for Cricut Access and help you decide if you even need it at all.

Many years ago all of the Cricut Machines used cartridges. You had to buy a new one (usually about $30-$50) for each image set you wanted. One of the common frustrations was spending all that money when you may have only really wanted a handful of the images.

Fast forward to today. All of the Cricut Machines now use Design Space instead of cartridges. Besides being able to manipulate the images, one of the best features is that you can purchase images one at a time as you need them.

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How to Layer Vinyl Using Registration Marks (So the Layers Line Up Just Right!)

Have you ever been intimidated by a design that you want to cut in vinyl but it has a lot of layers? It's a little nerve wracking trying to put all the pieces together and layer vinyl. And let's face it, the chances of having it line up on every layer just right are pretty slim.

I found this **adorable** SVG on Etsy and I really wanted to put it on a glitter tumbler for my niece. It has eight, count them, eight colors! I simplified it down to a few less and got to work figuring out the best way to layer them. Today I'm going to show you step-by-step how to layer vinyl using registration marks.

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The Best Free Summer SVGs for the Cricut

I've been all over the web finding the best free summer SVGs for all of our summer projects. Whether you are making water bottles, t-shirts, tote bags or something else- these free summer SVGs are just what you need!

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Fourth of July USA Banner with Doodlebug and Cricut

One of the best parts of summer around our house is the Forth of July. Since building our own home, every year we have a big July 4th bash. Of course, that is the perfect excuse to keep adding Forth of July decor made with my Cricut!

If you are looking to add to your patriotic home decor, this easy USA banner is a great project for your mantle or food table.

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10 Best Summer Cricut Projects

Ah Summer. The days are longer and the kiddos are out of school. If there is ever a time to make some fun Cricut projects it is summertime! I have gathered up some of the best Cricut Summer projects from around the web to share with you today.

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Vinyl 101: How to Cut, Weed and Apply Adhesive Vinyl

Today in our Getting Started with Vinyl Series I am going to walk you through how to cut, weed and apply adhesive vinyl. Once you know the steps it really is an easy process, but there are also some tricks of the trade that you need to know to save yourself some frustration or ruined projects. Don't worry though- we got this!

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Teacher Gift: Name Pencils with Garden Stakes and the Cricut

Are you looking for a teacher gift you can make with your Cricut? Whether it is for back-to-school or an end of year teacher gift, you can make these adorable pencil name signs from garden stakes and your Cricut.

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Vinyl 101: The Best Tools and Accessories for Working with Adhesive Vinyl

Today in part three of our Vinyl 101 Series we are talking all about the tools and accessories you need when working with adhesive vinyl.

There’s a lot to be said for having the right tool for the job. It makes all the difference in the world! Before you start a project using adhesive vinyl, there are some tools and accessories that you will want to have on hand to make the process easier and to keep you from tears.

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Vinyl 101: The Best Places to Buy Vinyl (and Where I Avoid!)

Welcome back to our Vinyl 101 series. In part one I talked about what adhesive vinyl is and we looked at all of the different kinds available. Today I am going to share with you some of my favorite places to buy adhesive vinyl.

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Vinyl 101: Getting Started with Adhesive Vinyl

Welcome to our Getting Started with Vinyl series! If you are like most new Cricut users, one of the first things you want to do is to learn how to use adhesive vinyl.

Today is an introduction to getting started using adhesive vinyl with your Cricut. The rest of the series will walk you through everything you need to know to feel confident using adhesive vinyl. Once you get the basics down there will be no surface left in your home that you won't want to label or decorate, trust me!

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How to Curve Text in Cricut Design Space

The Cricut powers-that-be have finally delivered on a long time request from Design Space users. We can finally curve text within Cricut Design Space! **Happy dance** The best part is that it is so easy to do. Let's look at the new curve text feature and what you need to know to become a text curving pro!

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How to Make a Painted Wood Sign with the Cricut Explore

I decided to add to our American decor and created a custom wood sign using my Cricut Explore and the Cricut stencil vinyl. No matter what design you choose, creating a custom wood sign is so much easier when you have a Cricut!

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How to Use the Custom Material Settings in Cricut Design Space 3

Did you know that your Cricut Explore can cut an insane variety of materials? The custom material settings in Design Space is something that you will need to be familiar with if you want to cut things that are different from the basic paper, cardstock, vinyl, etc. In this tutorial I will show you how to use the custom material settings when cutting with your Cricut Explore, as well as how to adjust the setting for different materials.

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Thankful & Blessed Charger Plate with Cricut Explore

I was recently invited to a Pinterest Party. It's where everyone brings an item for each person to make and you go home with all kinds of different projects. I didn't want to just copy a Pinterest idea, so I whipped out my Cricut Explore and came up with my own- a Thankful & Blessed charger plate. I love using my Cricut for home decor and especially to be reminded of how blessed we are.

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