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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.

Crochet the National Parks

Bring the beauty of the National Parks to your hooks with 20 inspired patterns from Crocheting the National Parks by Krista Ann!

The beauty of the National Parks comes to life through yarn in Crocheting the National Parks by Krista Ann. This inspiring collection features 20 patterns that capture the essence of the parks in accessories, home décor, plushies, and more. With step-by-step tutorials and thoughtful designs, it’s a must-have for nature lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike.

Krista Ann is a professional crocheter, knitter, and world traveler. Krista has professionally knit (and crocheted) pieces that have appeared in many major television shows and movies, including Hocus Pocus 2, The Mindy Project, Stranger Things, and Annabelle Comes Home. You can follow her adventures across the USA on Instagram @explorewithknitsy.

Crochet the National Parks is available on Amazon
Paperback 144 Pages
Size 8.50 in x 11.00 in
Published Date May 20th, 2025

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Top SVG Files

Top downloaded SVG files from 2024.

These are the top downloaded SVG files from Try it – Like it – Create it in 2024, presented in reverse order. Each file reflects creativity and versatility. These popular downloads highlight the trends and styles that resonated most. Whether simple and elegant or detailed and intricate, these SVG files were clearly a hit, helping inspire countless creative endeavors.

5. Sugar Skull

Sugar Skull SVG

4. Unicorn Face

Unicorn Face SVG

3. Believe

Believe SVG

2. Bunny Box

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Butterfly

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A New Christmas Movie

The greatest story ever told (by the worst kids in the history of
the world). #TheBestChristmasPageantEver — in theaters
beginning November 8th!

A quirky family of misfit children, known for their mischief, decides to join the town’s Christmas pageant—not for the joy of it, but for the snacks, costumes, and the chance to upstage their classmates. Their unusual approach quickly stirs up the town, with many residents doubting the kids’ intentions and worrying they’ll ruin the cherished tradition. However, as the rehearsals go on, something begins to shift. The children’s wild energy and unexpected ideas infuse the pageant with the holiday spirit in a fresh way. As they learn about the story of Christmas, the children discover themes of kindness, forgiveness, and belonging. By the time the curtain rises, the misfit crew has created the most memorable pageant the town has ever seen, melting the hearts of even the most skeptical townsfolk and reminding everyone of the true meaning of Christmas.

The newest film from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company is based on the beloved children’s book classic book. As of November 2023, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson has sold more than 7 million copies since its publication in 1972.

Buy tickets today to see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in theaters starting November 8th!

Many thanks to Kingdom Faith Marketing Services for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Book Review and Giveaway

Learn the hottest new painting technique in 22 step-by-step projects! Use a squeegee and acrylic paint to scrape and swipe your way to gorgeous abstract art. This book has a variety of different techniques you probably haven’t considered.

Clara Cristina de Souza Rego (@aclaracris) first went viral for a squeegee painting video that she posted on social media. Her hundreds of thousands of followers frequently ask for her for tips and techniques. In Squeegee Art Revolution (Walter Foster Publishing | April 2, 2024 | $22.99), Clara offers them in abundance so you can learn to make abstract art in her signature style.

A copy of Squeegee Art Revolution was provided to me for review.
All opinions are my own.

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Giveaway:

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Unsung Hero – Movie Review

Based on the true story of the Smallbone family comes Unsung Hero. The film shows the strength of faith and the bonds of family connections. Sometimes starting over isn’t what pulls us apart but joins us together.

When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David (for KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone) and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum’s faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.

Buy tickets today to see Unsung Hero in theaters starting April 26th!
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Many thanks to Kingdom Faith Marketing Services, LLC for providing a sample of the product for this review. My opinions are 100% my own.

Ceya Products

New to me craft product unboxing from Ceya. #affiliate

What a great group of Ceya products. I was asked if I would be interested in a review of this new-to-me line of products. Of course, I said yes. Ceya makes a variety of different glitters, crushed glass, and mica powders and these containers are huge! (I was impressed)

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Ceya products can be found on Amazon.

Ink Blending Brushes

A review of a set of ink blending brushes found on Amazon.

Ink blending brushes are a great tool to have in your crafting arsenal. I wonder if it matters to the brand if they work well? To date, I have been using cosmetic brushes. I recently found this affordable set on Amazon. It includes 5 color-coded brushes and a stand.

The brushes appeared to be similar to the cosmetic brush I had been using. The size and construction were the same. The difference is the color of the handle and the color of the bristles. The brush head did seem to be a bit more compact but I can’t completely consider that as a difference due to the possibility of the use of my brush causing the difference.

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This set is the basic colored set but there is also a dark color set available.

Redeeming Love : The Movie

I saw an early release of Redeeming Love, here are my thoughts.

I am probably one in the minority that has never heard of the book Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. So I didn’t know what to expect going into the viewing of the newly released movie by Universal Pictures. I imagine the lovers of the book will head in droves to see this release.

Knowing very little going into the viewing, but that it was a Christian-based movie, I was uncomfortable with the themes of prostitution, sex trafficking, and child abuse. I didn’t connect it to the story of Hosea in the bible until afterward. These hard themes are handled well in the movie sharing enough for you to understand the situation without making it too uncomfortable to view.

Did I enjoy the movie? – a hesitant yes. I struggled with Angel continuing to turn back to her abusive lifestyle. I don’t relate or understand the emotional reasons for doing it so it frustrated me. On the other hand, all the scenes with Michael portrayed him as content and confident in himself. You could see it in his demeanor and actions to the point of almost being unrealistic. Even with the differences between these two characters, I found myself liking them both.

Now having seen the movie, I am interested in reading the book. I can’t speak to how similar the two versions are to each other. I would be interested in knowing what others think who have read the book prior to seeing the movie.

Redeeming Love in theaters starting January 21st and you can buy tickets at the following link:
https://tickets.redeeminglovemovie.com/

Many thanks to Universal for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

Bread Machine Cookbook

Don’t pass up the Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook by TIffany Dahle.

I can’t wait to pull out my bread machine to try these recipes. I met Tiffany on a blogging trip to Disney. She was so kind and helpful in teaming up with me as an experienced partner. Ever since meeting Tiffany, she has been killing it in the cookbook arena. This is her third cookbook.

About Tiffany

TIFFANY DAHLE is the author of The Ultimate Kids’ Cookbook and The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book and the founder of the popular cooking blog Peanut Blossom. You can find her work in Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Taste of Home, Country Living, Woman’s Day, Tasty, and BuzzFeed. She lives with her family in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Bread is such a staple but it seems even more so in the winter months and there isn’t anything comparable to homemade. This cookbook is chocked full of beautiful photos and flavorful recipes, check out the list:

Recipes:

Milk & Honey Bread
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Bread
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Italian Bread
Caraway Rye Bread
Steakhouse Brown Bread
Everything Bagel Bread
Speedy Sourdough Loaf
Sourdough Pesto Swirl
Rosemary Herb Bread
Farmers’ Market Veggie Patch Bread
Savory Swiss & Onion Bread
Savory Sweet Potato Bread
Cucumber Dill Tzatziki Bread
Sun-Dried Tomato Parmesan Bread
Loaded Baked Potato Bread
Honeyed Blue Cheese Bread
Beer Flight Bread
Jalapeño Popper Cornbread
Brioche
Lemon Blueberry Bread
The Best Banana Bread
Maple Pecan Bread
Blueberry Streusel Muffin Bread
Apple Crisp Bread
Aloha Pineapple Bread
Chocolate Almond Bread
Orange Chocolate Chip Bread
Almond Cherry Bread
Warm & Cozy Pumpkin Bread
Hot Buttered Rum Bread
Savory Stuffing Bread
Spiced Eggnog & Pear Bread
Cranberry & White Chocolate Delight
It’s Not a Fruitcake Bread
Classic Hummingbird Bread
Sweet Carrot Cake Bread
Poppy Seed Tea Bread
Luck of the Irish Soda Bread
How to Bake a Traditional Loaf in Your Oven
Hot Cross Buns
Buttery Dinner Rolls
Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Fluffy Focaccia
Classic Pretzel Twists
Epic Party Pretzel Platter
Tim’s Buns
Strawberry Cream Cheese Swirls
Caramel Pecan Breakfast Buns

You can find the Ultimate Bread Machine Cookbook on Amazon in paperback or kindle format. Whether as a gift or for yourself, you don’t want to pass this one up.