Learn to DIY original Holiday gift packaging and accessories by using a variety of materials with the Cricut Maker™. Make clear plastic gift boxes for treats, or make your trims and bows from felts and fabrics. Make gift tags from chipboard and paper. Also, identify gifts to and from with vinyl lettering! Make this a Handmade Holiday with some supplies with Cricut and the Cricut Maker™.
For example above check out the gift bog/boxes with tags that you too can make. To make this I used one design and a variety of materials with the Cricut Maker™ and the Adaptive Tool System that is unique in the die cutting industry, plus the Cricut Maker™ cuts the most materials.
The design is; "DIY Gift Bags with Lia Griffith-Creativebug" found in the easy to learn Cricut Design Space™.
To create the folds or score lines, I used the Scoring Rotary Tool in the Cricut Maker™. Using the Scoring Wheel will make each fold sharp, crisp, and to the point!
When cutting felt I use the Strong Grip Mat which is a Lilac or Lavender colour. A tip I have is to use the Brayer to make sure the felt has fully adhered to the mat.
To cut the cardstock, scrapbook paper, and acetate I used the Fine Point Blade.
For the felt, I chose the Rotary Blade although the fine point blade is also suitable.
After cutting the materials I assembled the bags using adhesives to hold them together. I chose to mix some of the materials within the bags to add interest.
To create handles I used some ribbons and slipped them through the holes that were already part of the design.
To complete the bags I used some colourful Christmas themed stickers from my stash.
The third bag was made using materials supplied with the NEW Cricut Easy Press™2. Included was the canvas bag and the Glitter Iron On from Cricut.
Note that each type of iron material requires its own temperature setting on the easy press. Please, take the time to read the suggested heat levels included with each product. Use caution when working with any iron or heat press, and work on a protected heat resistant surface as the heat can melt many surfaces. In the video you can see how a Cricut brand EasyPress mat was used.
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It's no secret that I LOVE Cricut®! It all started way back in 2005-2006(?), and I heard about this fantastic electronic die cutting machine named after a green bug! Being the creative and curious, type by nature, and intrigued, I just had to know more! Then, IT arrived in Canada! Armed with every penny, I had scraped up and a credit card I made sure my kids were looked after and drove out to a store in the other province early one morning before the store opened so I could be one of the first to buy one of these Cricut™s in my country. The rest is history.
First. Let me explain what a Cricut™ is and if you are not familiar with what Cricut™ is let me explain with this. Talking about the most current version of the Cricut™ available in the market today, the Cricut Maker™!
The Cricut Maker™ is #1, the "Ultimate" machine out there known for it's cutting performance and versatility. #2, No, other product out there compares. #3, With the myriad of blades available and its #4, Adaptive Tool System™ it performs at a professional level, #5, is expandable, and if using the Fast Mode will cut and write up to twice as fast!
Reason #6, Use the Cricut Maker™ to make the most out of your creative time to cut the most extensive selection of materials from delicate fabrics to matboards, and even leather! #7, Combine the machine's capacities with the more than 500 digital sewing patterns available to make sewing and quilting projects come to life quickly. #8, Or enjoy its Bluetooth® wireless technology to create beautiful paper crafts from the comfort of any room while the Cricut Maker™ does the job in another area!
I 've rambled on about eight reasons alone to love the Cricut Maker™, but what are the other reasons for me to still Love Cricut? More importantly, how do I organize ALL my Cricut Stuff?
Another five reasons I love Cricut® is ALL The PRODUCTS and TOOLS! To be honest, I probably own the majority of what Cricut makes, as I like them so much. I have told you about the Cricut Maker™ which I own (Thanks to Cricut), I also still own the Explore Air™ 2 (still available),
Which now brings me to talk about Those 10 Cute Ways To Store and Organize My Cricut® Stuff! My motto is A place for everything, and everything in its place!
1. Drawers, Shelves, Protective Pouches, and Labels. I currently store my Cricut Easy Press™ in its own drawer in my studio. I also use a wheeled storage cart when I am using the Easy Press™ and need a little extra working space.
2. Bins, Boxes, and Baskets. All my Felts are stored in one of these bright pink fabric bins that I purchased at a dollar store, and keep in a cupboard. Notice the label?
I use a labeled pencil box for my Cricut pens which I store in the cupboard
above my Cricut station.
3. Hangin it! Short on space? Use any vertical surface such as walls or the sides of furniture and cabinets! Here I show how I use pegboard in my studio and hang many of my Cricut Tools. Including the mats.
Sticky back hooks (especially the 3m Command) at the end of a counter, and along the side of a cupboard make a practical place to hang up those Self-healing mats.
4. A Place for Papers. I store my papers in scrapbook paper holders ( Storage Studios by Cropper Hopper), inside my cupboards. I also write on the spine of the paper pad or outside packaging the name and color of each set of paper.
The scraps are placed inside Vinyl Job Ticket Holders and labeled. Then placed alongside the full-size sheets of papers in the same color.
5. Keeping the Vinyl in View. Now those pesky vinyl rolls are often a challenge to store as they like to roll! I took advantage of the space that is between my cupboards that normally would be covered with a false front or filler piece to have small shelves built. I then stack the rolls of Vinyl there, within reach, in view, but I am sure they won't go anywhere!
6. Cutting the clutter around The Cuttlebug™. Creating with the Cuttlebug™ is a lot of fun, but darn how to store all those Cut and Emboss Diessteel dies, Embossing folders, and the mats? Again I use the drawers I have along with some clear bins and colorful cardboard photo boxes.
I keep parts of the Embossing Folders packaging to make a holder and place to organize each folder.
7. Magnetic sheets for Cuttlebug® Dies storage. In order to keep all the different steel dies that can come in a set, I find it safer to keep them together by sticking them onto magnetic sheets which are labeled and inserted into a plastic sleeve. (Video soon)
8. What about those Cricut® Blades, and housing, etc. Ahh, the more I use my Cricut Maker™, the more blades, and housings I want. To me, this has been the most challenging of all the Cricut tools to organize. My latest system consists of small plastic storage tubs from the dollar store, a wire basket, more labels, and my trusty pegboard!
9. The BrightPad™ has a specific spot too in my studio, tucked away in its cozy felt pouch that I Designed and created. I tuck it in a spot under my desk so it is easy to grab whenever I need it for tracing at my drawing desk, my counter for illuminating a specific and detailed project, or for weeding vinyl after cutting on my Cricut Maker™!
10. Cricut® Bags and Totes for on the go creating or at home storage. These totes are not only beautiful but they are so practical and makes traveling to and from events or vacations a breeze.
Use these totes for storage at home especially if your space is limited and you need to store your supplies once your making session is done. Look stylish with these classic looking totes too wherever you go!
I hope that you found at least one tip useful in my long list here. Thank you for stopping by.
Stay Crafty!
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Have you ever wanted to make a pretty bouquet of flowers that will last forever or at least a super long time? Are you allergic to flowers, but love to look at them? Then maybe, you would like to try your hand at crafting some pretty paper posies!
This is NOT a financially sponsored Post, and all opinions are my own. All Products used in the project were given to me by Leisure Arts, and Cricut.
***affiliate links that remunerate me are included in this post***
Paper Flowers is easy to read and follow, and includes a bonus! There are six downloadable SVG files for projects in the book that can be used with a Cricut Maker. Now, I was able to download and use the files on a Cricut Explore Air 2, AND, a Cricut Maker. I did not notice any difference in using either machine for the cutting process. However, all the projects can be created without any Electronic die cutting machine. All you need are paper and scissors!
Above are some of the flowers I made following the instructions in the book.
I did try cutting some flowers by hand, and boy that took way more time than using the machines! LOL!
There are a total of ten projects in this book, that guide you into making an Anemone, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Giant Daisy, Rose, Poppy, Dandelion, Orchid, Peony, and a Giant Tea Rose. Create your very own garden without any digging!
In any case, this book makes flower making really fun. Check it out for yourself at Leisure Arts. Get a Digital or Paper Copy.
***All products used for this project were given to me.***
Here's how to make your very own custom T-Shirt with the New Cricut Patterned Iron On™, and the Cricut EasyPress™. Creating your very own Iron-On Tees has never been easier or quicker. With the New, Cricut Patterned Iron On™ that is currently available in "9" sampler packs, there is sure to be something for you! **Sponsored Post by Cricut®**
***Video Link Below***
Of course, I chose a cat image and a pink colored t-shirt to do a project for Cricut®! Next Choosing which of the Cricut Patterned Iron On™ I preferred was a bit hard! They are all so beautiful! I chose a pattern that was black like my cat and has a flowery design (because I love flowers). I had fun and found the learning process so easy. Let me explain it to you.
I started with a basic cotton t-shirt and the idea that I wanted a cute kitty! To find an image I liked, and that was easy to cut I went to my computer and went to Cricut Design Space™. I chose: Cat #M459FD The First Few Years.
I turned on my Cricut Explore Air™2. I chose my Saved projects from Cricut Design Space™ and Selected My Project: the Cat Iron On. From there I followed the instructions on the screen of my computer. Easy Peasy! I had prepared the mat with the material. I loaded the mat. I Pressed the go button. The Cricut Explore Air™2 did the rest.
After I unloaded the mat with the cut image, I found it so easy to peel away the extra Patterned Iron On™, leaving the shiny liner and the cut cat.
By looking at the chart for using the Cricut EasyPress™and the Cricut EasyPress™ Mat Settings, I saw I had to set the temperature to 340 Fahrenheit and Pre-heat for 5 seconds.
I lay the cut shaped Patterned Iron On™ shiny side up onto the t-shirt. When the Cricut EasyPress™ was ready, I applied it to the cut image for 30 seconds. I then turned the project over and used the Cricut EasyPress™ for 15 seconds.
Patterned Iron On™ requires a Cold Peel for optimal results. I waited for the t-shirt to cool down completely, and then I removed the shiny layer.
The New Patterned Iron On™ is a revolutionary product for all crafters. There are nine sampler products available, now.
Go to Cricut.com to see which one is your favorite. Each pack comes with three sheets measuring 12" x 17". Use the New Patterned Iron On™ to create custom clothing for yourself, your kids, make a tote bag uniques, decorate your home, and so much more! You even have the freedom to mix and match to your heart's content!
