October 2025 – Page 2 – Try It – Like It

Ugly Sweater Themed SVGs

Hot and Ugly SVG | Funny Christmas Ornament, Shirt, or Mug Design

It’s that time of year to pull out the ugly sweaters! And what pairs better with them than a warm, delicious mug of hot cocoa? Get into the holiday spirit while tackling your decorating and shopping with a smile. This Ugly Sweater and Hot Cocoa SVG is the perfect way to add a touch of humor and festive charm to your seasonal projects—whether you’re crafting shirts, mugs, ornaments, or party décor.

This post is part of a Free SVG Hop featuring Ugly Sweater themed designs. My contribution is a playful design that says “It’s Hot Cocoa and Ugly Sweater Season ”.

You can grab the free SVG file in the store section of this site here: [hotandugly svg]

The Hot and Ugly SVG isn’t just for shirts or mugs—it would also make a hilarious and memorable ornament! Perfect for an ornament exchange or as a quirky little gift for that special friend who goes all out for the holiday season. An easy way to make this ornament would be to print the image on Temporary Tattoo paper with this pack of 5 sheets available on Amazon.

Not sure what Cricut tools you need or should use? Check out this post – What tools to Buy.

Need to know about the different vinyl products available? You can learn all about it at About Cricut Vinyl.

Don’t forget to grab this free printable heat setting chart.

Are you confused about the different colors of mats? This article will clear it all up for you. Which Mat Do I Use?

SVG Hop Images:

My fellow SVG creators are joining me in a fun hop featuring Ugly Sweater SVG files! Each design is free to download and perfect for adding a special touch to your holiday season projects. Explore the variety below and get inspired!

Creator	Project
Artsy-Fartsy Mama	Too Cute to Wear an Ugly Sweater
Dinosaur Mama	I Made This
Gina C. Creates	Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Banner
Harper N Co	This Is My Ugly Christmas Sweater
Hello Creative Family	Tis The Season Coffee
Kiy’s Craftroom	Sleigh
Main Road Digital Creations	Jingle Bells and Bad Decisions
Sunshine and Munchkins	It’s Not Ugly It’s Festive
The Girl Creative	Santa Saw Your Tiktoks – You’re Toast
The Quiet Grove	Fa La La La Llama
Tried & True Creative	I Believe In Dinosaurs Ugly Sweater
Try It – Like It – Create It	Hot and Ugly

Create-it Link Party #416

Sorry for the late start, but please join the Create-it link party this week.

Gosh darn I am sorry. I totally forgot to post about the link party. It has been one busy week around here. My husband is away for three weeks and we are adjusting our routine and I had a ton of appointments… Needless to say, sorry I forgot!

Weekly Features are now being shared in the Pinterest Create-it Link Party Board. You can see them all here: [Create-it Link Party on Pinterest]

On to the Party

This is a great opportunity to showcase your latest blog post, recipe, craft tutorial, or any other creative project you’ve been working on! We love seeing the incredible ideas from our community.

To keep things fun and organized, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly. Happy sharing!

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

How to Ink your Embossing

How to get a smooth ink application on an embossed image.

This week’s tag shares a quick tutorial on how to achieve a smooth, even ink application over your embossed images. Learn tips for avoiding unwanted smears to get a polished, professional finish every time. Perfect for card making, journaling, and mixed-media projects!

A collection of materials I used to create this week’s tag.

After using a heat tool to dry the ink, I noticed the white ink took on a soft pink tint. This subtle color shift can happen when residual pigment from previous layers or the cardstock tone interacts with the heat. In this case, it added a warm, unexpected hue that gave the embossed area a beautiful, blended effect.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Aluminum Foil Tape Shop at: AZ	Color Hive Ink Shop at: O	Dollar Tree Shop at: O	Dress My Craft Shop at: O	Freestyle Diamond Dotz Shop at: AZ
Gemini Die Cut Machine Shop at: AZ	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	Glue Bottles Shop at: AZ	Ranger Heat Tool Shop at: AZ
Reptile Glue Shop at: AZ	Tweezers Shop at: AZ	Vinyl Scraper Tool Shop at: AZ

Halloween Sticker Printable

Add a little spooky fun to your crafts! This free Halloween printable is perfect for stickers, tattoos, magnets, or all your paper crafting projects.

This Halloween printable can be used in so many different ways—get creative! Print them as stickers, temporary tattoos, or even magnets. They also make a perfect addition to all your paper crafting projects like cards, scrapbooks, tags, or party décor. Cute, spooky, and versatile—these designs are ready to bring a little Halloween magic to your next project!

Grab the free PDF file here: [Halloween pdf]

My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Another fun option would be to turn images into Temporary Tattoos with this pack of 5 sheets available on Amazon.

Create-it Link Party #415

It’s that time of the week to share your creativity with Create-it Link Party.

Apple Street Cottage shared this Doily Ghost with us last week. While lit up is is gorgeous, it also made me giggle a little bit.

Weekly Features are now being shared in the Pinterest Create-it Link Party Board. You can see them all here: [Create-it Link Party on Pinterest]

On to the Party

To keep things fun and organized, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly. Happy sharing!

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Cricut Use and Legal Language

What does all the legalese with Cricut really mean for your crafting use?

Need a print out of this graphic? You can grab a free PDF of it here: [Legal Use]

There has been a lot of concern about ownership of your personal designs when using Design Space. Cricut does not own your uploaded files. You keep your rights — but by uploading, you allow Cricut to use the file for technical purposes in Design Space.

Who owns your files when you upload them to Cricut Design Space?

What You Own

Any designs you create and upload (SVGs, PNGs, JPGs, etc.) remain YOUR intellectual property.
Cricut does not take copyright or ownership of your uploaded files.
You can still sell, share, or use your original designs outside Cricut as you choose.

Cricut’s License to Use

By uploading, you grant Cricut a limited license so their software can process your files (for cutting, saving, displaying).
This license is NOT ownership — just permission for Cricut’s system to function.
If you share a project publicly in Design Space, others may use your design (but you still own it).

Use of the word CRICUT

You can use the word Cricut in editorial or descriptive content (like tutorials, how-to guides, blog posts, YouTube videos, etc.).

Example: “How to Use Cricut Design Space to Cut Vinyl Decals.”

Cricut allows nominative use of its trademark when you’re describing their product, as long as it’s clear you’re not claiming to be Cricut or endorsed by them.

Do not use Cricut’s logos in your materials without permission. The word is fine, but the logo is trademarked art.

Don’t make it look official. Your guide should not appear to be a Cricut® publication. Use disclaimers like:
“Cricut® is a registered trademark of Cricut, Inc. This guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cricut.”

Avoid using Cricut in your brand name, product titles, or shop names. For example, you cannot sell an eBook called “The Cricut Crafting Bible” or open an Etsy store called “Cricut Designs by Janet.”

Do not claim ownership or modify Cricut’s branding.

How to Stamp a Ghost Image

Learn how easy it is to stamp a ghost image when you use the right kind of ink.

Learn how simple it is to create a ghost image when you use the right ink. With just a stamp and a little water, you can achieve a beautiful ghosting effect that adds subtle texture and depth to your projects. It’s quick, fun, and perfect for your mixed-media crafts!

I’m using Distress Oxide ink, but any water-reactive ink pad will give you similar results. This quick and easy technique is perfect for backgrounds, mixed-media layers, or seasonal projects!

The word art printable can be found at: https://tryit-likeit.com/product/word-art/

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Aladine Shop at: AZ	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ \| SB	Glassboard Shop at: AZ \| O	HP Paper Shop at: AZ	Non-Stick Scissors Shop at: AZ
Printable Sticker Paper Shop at: AZ	Sketchbox Shop at: O	Spray Bottles Shop at: AZ

Desktop Cutting Machines Comparison

What desktop cutting machine is best for you? Check out this comparison between Cricut, ScanNCut, and Silhouette,

Feature	Silhouette	Brother ScanNCut	Cricut
Flagship Models	Cameo Pro MK II	ScanNCut DX Series	Cricut Maker 4 / Explore 4
Portable Models	Portrait 3 / 4	N/A (all full size)	Cricut Joy / Joy Xtra
Unique Feature	Strong cutting force (up to 5kg) + wide format options	Built-in scanner (300 DPI) for custom shapes	Smart Materials (matless cutting for long rolls)
Cutting Width	Up to 24″ (Cameo Pro)	12″ standard	13″ (Maker 3 / Explore 3), 5.5″ (Joy)
Cutting Force	High (up to 5kg with special tools)	Moderate, optimized for fabric/paper	Medium (4kg for Maker, less for Joy/Explore)
Software	Silhouette Studio (desktop software, upgrade tiers)	CanvasWorkspace (cloud + desktop)	Design Space (cloud-based)
Best For	Advanced crafters, large projects, wide materials	Quilters, fabric appliqué, users who want scanning	Beginners, casual crafters, vinyl/HTV
Learning Curve	Medium–High (flexible, more advanced tools)	Medium (scan + cut workflow)	Low (user-friendly, guided software)
Materials	Paper, cardstock, vinyl, HTV, fabric, chipboard, craft foam	Paper, fabric, felt, applique, vinyl	Paper, vinyl, HTV, leather, chipboard, wood (Maker)
Price Range (USD)	$500+ (cameo pro MK II)	$300+	$400 (Maker 4)

Summary:

Silhouette → Best for crafters who want design flexibility, large format cutting, and powerful tools.
Brother ScanNCut → Best for sewists, quilters, and applique lovers thanks to the built-in scanner.
Cricut → Best for beginners and everyday crafters with easy-to-use software and strong community support.

History of Machines:

If you’d like to explore the history and progression of technology for each company, you can view them here: Cricut, Silhouette, and Brother ScanNCut.

Blue Tags Printable

Add a touch of elegance to your crafts with these free blue flourished tags—just download, print, cut, and create!

These blue flourished tags are a lovely way to add charm and elegance to your paper crafting projects. Their decorative design makes them versatile enough for use on gift packages, scrapbook pages, handmade cards, or even as accents in journals. The best part is how easy they are to use—simply download the free PDF file, print it out on your favorite paper or cardstock, and cut along the outlines. Once cut, you can write directly on them, embellish them with stickers or stamps, or layer them with ribbons and other accents for added dimension. Whether you’re creating something quick and simple or designing a more elaborate piece, these tags are the perfect finishing touch to make your projects stand out.

Grab the free PDF file here: [bluetags.pdf]

••• Just cut off the tag hole and transform your printable into images you can use as magnets, or stickers.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Print a full page of stickers with Printable Vinyl sticker paper.

Create-it Link Party #414

Create-it Link Party, it’s where to share your creativity.

This lovely rope pumpkin was shared last week by Gail from Purple Hues and Me. It will fit so many different styles of decor from rustic to elegant. I suggest you try and make one for yourself.

Weekly Features are now being shared in the Pinterest Create-it Link Party Board. You can see them all here: [Create-it Link Party on Pinterest]

On to the Party

To keep things fun and organized, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly. Happy sharing!

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.