Creative Cutting Classroom

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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How to Paint an Ozark or Yeti Tumbler

Have you jumped on the Ozark/ Yeti bandwagon yet? I purchased the 30 oz Ozark and have been surprised that I have been drinking more water everyday. Once I knew I was actually going to keep using it I decided to customize it with a scripture to meditate on. I had a lot of interest on social media for a how-to, so I have put together a tutorial and video for you today. (Looking for just the video? Scroll to the bottom.)

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How to Add Fonts to Your IPad to Use in Design Space

I love to use my Design Space app to work on projects while "watching" tv with my husband in the evenings. One of the drawbacks is that the iPad (or IPhone) has very few system fonts that are good for die cutting. They are just your everyday plain Jane fonts. So...if you want to design with the font favorites like Samantha or Magnolia Sky, you have to find a way to add fonts to your iPad. Lucky for us, there's an app for that!

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How to Make a Photo Frame Menu Board with Cricut Explore

Okay, so I'll admit that I'm not the most organized person now that I have been working full time again. I used to handle dinner all the time. Now I really need my husband's help, especially the two nights a week I'm not home for dinner at all. Our weekly routine usually goes like this: I plan the meals for the week and write them on the top of my grocery list. I go grocery shopping and then throw my list away. During the week my husband calls and asks what is for dinner. I have no idea because I can't remember. Every. Single. Week.

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Labeled Spice Jars with the Cricut Explore

Today's Cricut Explore project is labeled spice jars. I am so excited to have finished a project for our new home! We just moved in a couple months ago and to say we are still getting things in order is an understatement! This weekend I was able to take a little time for myself and give my Cricut some love. Here's the play by play on how you can make these labeled spice jars for your kitchen too.

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How to Weld in Cricut Design Space: Ipad Version

So you are finally ready to jump in to learning Cricut Design Space. **happy dance** I know it can be overwhelming, but I am going to do my best to break it down for you easy peasy. One of the very first things you will probably want to learn in Cricut Design Space is how to "weld". Welding means that you are taking two separate images and "welding" them into one single image. This is especially used when you want to cut out a word but need it all connected. Here is how to weld in Cricut Design Space using the app on the ipad or phone.

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5 Cricut Cards to Make for Father's Day

Father's Day is almost here and that means that lots of us need to whip up some cards. I've found some great Cricut Father's Day cards to inspire you to get busy!

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How to Find Your Linked Cartridges in Cricut Design Space

Once you have linked your cartridges it's time to play! When you want to look through your cartridges that you own in Design Space here is how.

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How to Link Cricut Cartridges to Your Explore

Once you have your Explore it is time to link any cartridges you may have so that you can use them in Cricut Design Space. If you have had an Expression and linked your cartridges to the Cricut Craft Room or to a Gypsy you won't physically link your cartridges because they are already linked.

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Cricut Explore Machines: Which Model Should You Get?

Maybe you have heard all the buzz about how great the Cricut Explore machine is. Maybe you have had the Expression or other machine in the past and aren’t sure what the big deal about the Explore is, or if it is even better.

If you aren’t sure if the Cricut Explore is right for you, or which version of the Explore family you should get, this is for you.

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