Grab these free SVG files and make your own light-up Christmas Tree decor.
I created these Christmas Trees for a post at Cut CardStock. We were presented with a mood board to influence our creations this month so I changed my original plan for green trees to red. I think they would also look nice in white. There are two different tree versions, a four-sided tree, and a five-sided tree.
I cut the free SVG files on a Cricut Maker. A special thanks to Cricut and Cut CardStock for providing materials for this post.
A free SVG file to make a photo storage folder with Cut Cardstock.
As a part of the Cut Cardstock design team, I am sharing a tutorial for making this photo storage folder. The materials used and the free SVG file can be found below. A video tutorial is also available on the Cut Cardstock post.
Many of the items used in this post are provided by the manufacturers in order to promote their products.
Materials:
Royal Sundance White Felt Card Stock
Distress Oxide stamp pads
blending brushes
stencil
Waffleflower wet media mat
Cricut Maker
double-sided tape
scissors
washi tape
free SVG file
snaps and snap tool
laminating machine
copy paper
ruler
pencil
Here is the free SVG file for the Photo Storage Folder. [photo folder]
To download, after clicking on the text, a new window with the image will open, right-click on the image and save as an SVG file.
When cutting, don’t forget to set the red lines to score.
Suggested Materials:
Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other
A fun festive and a bit scary decor plaque made with Denise Boddey Designs.
This mixed media fall decor plaque was quick and easy to make. It has a little glam and a little bit of scary. Follow along with the tutorial to see what I mean. Special thanks to Denise Boddey Designs for providing the pumpkin cut out for this piece. As a part of the Denise Boddey design team, this is my October project.
Materials:
yellow tissue paper
foam dots
wooden plaque
pumpkin cut out
paintbrush
fall leaves
ribbon bows
matte Mod Podge
white chalk paint
salmon paint
heat gun (optional)
Directions:
I began by using the chalk paint and doing a stain or whitewash technique on the plaque so the grain would show through. To apply the paint, I wiped it on with a dry baby wipe.
Setting the plaque aside to dry, I painted the pumpkin with salmon-colored paint.
Once those were dry, I decided upon the arrangement, and then began to Mod Podge everything in place.
I used a heat gun to speed up the drying process. The leaves didn’t want to stick down but as the Mod Podge dried and I tapped on the leaves, they flattened and stuck. The wood plaque showed where the Mod Podge was even though it was matte, so I covered the entire plaque.
Using a piece of wrinkled yellow tissue paper, I Mod Podged it to the back of the pumpkin.
Using a bit of Fabri-tac, I placed the bows on the top of the plaque.
To adhere the pumpkin to the plaque, I wanted it raised so I used a stack of two pop dots.
Once the plaque was done, I had another thought. What about having the face of the pumpkin glow in the dark! I painted the tissue to glow in the dark. I really wish I had thought of this earlier, it would have been easier to do!
Glow in the dark is hard to photograph but I think you can get the gist of it here. This added the scary feature to the plaque that isn’t really expected in the light.
Here is a quick tip for hanging. Use a soda can tab as the hanger, just glue it to the back of the plaque.
Crusty Crunchy Spicy offers a tutorial for this origami tulip flower. Great for spring, mother’s day or brightening one’s day. Learn how to make your own here. [link]
The original link that promoted this post is no longer active. Since this is one of my most popular posts, I didn’t want to leave everyone hanging so I created a tutorial video. I hope it is helpful.
How to make faux leather earrings with a Cricut. Includes a free SVG file. How to Make Jewelry Using a Cricut Machine.
Making earrings with your personal die cutting machine is a current hot topic in crafting. I’ve done it before [see post here], but these leaf-like earrings are my newest design. This version of earrings was made using The Best Glue Ever by ScraPerfect. It really made making them and attaching the layers together easy. The tacky glue dries quickly but leaves enough time to maneuver the position of the layers.
I want to personally thank Cricut and ScraPerfect for providing materials for this post. I am a design team member with Cricut and ScraPerfect.
The following links may contain affiliate links. They help support this site and cost you nothing to use them. _________________________________________________________________________
Once glued and in place, I used a tile to weight the layered faux leather down. Let dry overnight.
I used a T-pin to poke a hole in the faux leather and attached a jump ring and earring wire. Threading the crystals and finishing off the wirework to make the finished earrings.
I am excited to share that I have been chosen to be a part of the Cut Cardstock design team. I will be sharing cut cardstock projects using free SVG files that I create.
Many materials used for this project were provided by businesses I work with in order to promote their projects.
Materials:
Cut Cardstock colors
Royal Sundance White Felt Card Stock
Textured Tan Discount Card Stock
Stardream Metallic GOLD
Cricut Maker
scissors
The Best Glue Ever
Distressed Oxide stamp pad – Vintage ink
cosmetic brush
free SVG file
To download the free SVG click on the following link [celebrate card]
Once the image opens in a new window, right-click and save as an SVG.
Don’t forget to set the red line to score on the base of the card before cutting.
Suggested Materials:
Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, O – Other
With just a few simple materials you can make this beautiful hanging mobile. Today I am working with Maker’s Movement to bring you this tutorial. I just love how it turned out. I have it hanging in the doorway between my living room and dining room. My daughters noticed it and mentioned how pretty it is and the cats noticed it and are deciding whether or not they want to try and play with it!
Materials:
nested die
CrossOver II
coordinating cardstock
adhesive
2 beads
cord
washi tape
scissors
Video Tutorial:
Here it is hanging in my house.
Suggested Materials:
Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, M – Michaels
Embellishment costs for crafting can really add up. I enjoy making my own whenever possible, I’ve used quite a few materials from the Dollar Tree, and I have done so in this post as well. You see mini bows in all kinds of crafting, I have found making my own enjoyable and relaxing as well as saves me money. Plus, I can make the bows the size and color I need for my projects.
The following links are affiliates, thank you for considering to use them.
I absolutely love the detail in these earrings. I wasn’t sure if I could emboss faux leather but I gave it a try and it turned out fabulously! I stamped an image onto the faux leather, applied embossing powder, and then heat set it. I was really impressed! I actually ended up making two pairs of earrings. Check out the how-to video below.
Materials:
faux leather *
Versamark ink
stamp
embossing powder
heat gun
soda can
dies *
Mini Maker *
super glue
jewelry making tools *
jewelry jump rings and ear wires *
silver paint pen
The items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by Maker’s Movement.
Video Directions:
smaller pair of earrings
Suggested Materials:
Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook
Follow along as I use the new infusible ink blanks from Cricut.
Cricut has a variety of new infusible ink blanks. Cricut sent me a few samples in order to write this review and promote their new products. The new materials include cosmetic bags, pillow covers, wine bags, and toddler-sized t-shirts. I made my daughter this bag to hold her drawing supplies from the cosmetic bag set.
Links are affiliates and help support this site, thank you for considering to use them.
To begin, I created the graphic I used in Design Space. The following video tutorial shows you how that was done.
Cutting the infusible ink on the Cricut Maker. On the mat, I aligned the cut to the center utilizing the blue and red section of the design.
Then I weeded away the parts I didn’t want.
Placing the infusible ink, if you look closely you will see a slight fold in the bag and the infusible ink. This is a trick I use to align the center of the image and blank.
Using my heating guide, I set my EasyPress and pressed.
Cutting the infusible ink on the Cricut Maker.
Then I weeded away the parts I didn’t want.
Placing the infusible ink, if you look closely you will see a slight fold in the bag and the infusible ink.
