DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Reclaim old furniture with some paint… and match it to your room exactly! Here’s how to paint upholstered furniture so it stays soft and flexible… and stencil a design on it, too! So I had this old and out-of-date footstool I’ve had since the ’80s. It didn’t match my decor anymore and, also, it was…
Learn the RIGHT way to put vinyl on mugs, including how to pick out the best mug, design, and vinyl for results that look great and last! Today we’re putting vinyl on mugs! I received MANY requests for this tutorial, and it’s easy to see why. Personalized mugs are fun to have and give as…
Make a fun vintage red truck using cardstock and glue! Put some LED lights in it, load it up with a paper Christmas tree, and you’re good to go. You can’t go into a store these days without seeing depictions of cute vintage red trucks hauling Christmas trees. A week or so ago, my guy Greg…
Learn how to cut names, letters and monograms from wood on the Cricut! These made great signs, puzzles, and cake toppers! When the knife blade first came out, I was so excited to cut wood with it. And I did — I cut the pretty 3D Family Tree and it did a marvelous job. Today…
Learn how easy it is to make custom picture puzzles on a Cricut! I’ll even show you how to make one with a hidden message that is only revealed after the puzzle is put together. Have you ever received a puzzle with a picture of something really meaningful to you? I mean, usually it’s just…
Learn how to make floating ornaments the EASY way with a Cricut. I show you three different ways to do it, including a photo ornament! Today we’re making what’s known as floating ornaments. No, that doesn’t mean that they float about in a pool of water! Thought that might look cool! No, It means they…
Need a special box for a special gift? My Gift Box templates let you make a box to fit that small item perfectly, whenever you need it! I LOVE making boxes! So far I’ve made an Ornament “Orb” Box, a Heart Box, the “Impossible” Box, a Mini Top Hat Box, a Pie Slice Box,…
Dress up a mantle or a tablescape with this simple yet sweet paper Christmas village and houses. Add in a few LED tea lights and it will glow with warmth and open doors! When I was a kid, when of my favorite parts of the holidays were getting out our decorations and putting them…
You can make super-cute faux leather earrings using your Cricut! This tutorial shows you how easy it is to make these great gifts. While I don’t wear earrings anymore myself, I know many people who do. And I had a blast designing these earrings for you! And they were so easy to make, too!…
