This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Crafting brings me a lot of joy. I love to use my Cricut to make t-shirts or custom labels for things in my home. I also love to make gifts for others with my machines. When Cricut invited me to participate in The Blue Ribbon Project I was excited to use my crafty skills to brighten someone's day! The Blue Ribbon ... continue reading...
DIY Luggage Sticker with Cricut Joy
This DIY luggage sticker project was sponsored by Cricut. Learn how to make your own DIY luggage stickers with the new Cricut Joy! Oh boy am I excited to share this post with you!! Last month I was invited to Cricut HQ to preview a BRAND NEW CRICUT MACHINE! Today I get to share with you the new CRICUT JOY! I'm so excited for my new DIY BFF! This compact machine is portable enough to take anywhere - perfect for my upcoming international move! But don't let the size fool you: this ... continue reading...
Resin Monogram Keychain
Create a resin monogram keychain using two layers of EasyCast Clear Casting Epoxy, paint, and a vinyl cutout. This project is sponsored by ETI. Resin has quickly become one of my favorite types of craft projects but my number one type of craft projects are my Cricut projects. I love creating with paper and vinyl and wondered if there was a way to bring the two types of projects together. For this project, I used my Cricut machine to cut my monogram out of vinyl and added it between ... continue reading...
Cricut Infusible Ink Workout Tee and Tote
Get motivated this new year with a custom workout tee and tote created with Cricut Infusible Ink! This project is sponsored by JOANN. A new decade is here! Whether your goal is to get fit, try new things, or simply be successful in whatever it is you'd endeavor to do - I've got the project for you. I created 2 files in Cricut Design space that are perfect for a workout tee and tote bag using Cricut Infusible Ink. If you haven't tried Cricut Infusible Ink - this is the perfect ... continue reading...
DIY Memory Boxes
Create colorful DIY memory boxes for a creative way to store items by year. This project is sponsored by JOANN. I've always been a bit of the sentimental type. If you've ever sent me a birthday card, a thank you note, or wedding invitation - chances are I saved it! These usually end up piled up in a huge box that every few years I go though and usually can't remember exactly which birthday they are from. In order to get my sentimental items in order I created some colorful DIY memory ... continue reading...
We’re moving!
Yep, it's official! After more than 7 years in Houston, TX we are relocating! This time to MACAU, CHINA! If you've followed for a while, this location may sound familiar. I spent a few weeks there in late 2016 into 2017 (Click here to read about our previous trip to Macau) when Eric was over there for work. This time around we will be there just a little longer... Eric is booked to fly out at the end of January and he'll apply for my visa once he arrives - I should join him a few weeks later ... continue reading...
3 Creative Gift Wrap Ideas For Christmas
Using ribbon, yarn, and craft paint you can customize your presents with three creative gift wrap ideas for Christmas. Wrapping gifts is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. Don’t get me wrong – trimming the tree, baking cookies, and spending time with family and friends is great and all but any chance to pull out my craft stash and get creative and I’m all in! I’m sharing 3 creative gift wrap ideas that use supplies you probably already have on hand! Craft paper is one of my ... continue reading...
Rainbow Cone Christmas Trees
Use colorful bows, ribbons, and buttons to create festive rainbow themed cone Christmas trees! This post is sponsored by Offray. My color of the season? RAINBOW! I had my tree up early this year (before Thanksgiving!!!) so I could have plenty of time to enjoy the colors and cheer. I went with a rainbow Christmas tree this season and to say I'm obsessed is an understatement! Why settle for one color when you can use them all?! I continued the theme and created some festive rainbow ... continue reading...
Christmas Stockings with DIY Resin Gems
Customize Christmas stockings by creating colorful DIY resin gems! This project is sponsored by JOANN. I've never been a fan of the traditional red and green holiday decorations. (Here's my colorful tree!) Pink has always been my favorite color, so why not include it for Christmas!? I picked up these solid white stockings from the JOANN Maker's Holiday collection and brainstormed for a while how I would jazz them up. I'm a Resin Crafts Ambassador, so I've had a of lot of practice with resin ... continue reading...
Rainbow Christmas Tree
Add a ton of color to your holidays with rainbow Christmas tree decorations! This vibrant tree features a both purchased and DIYed ornaments for the perfect mix of rainbow goodness! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Now, I'd normally wait until the weekend after Thanksgiving to put the tree up, but my friend Stephanie from Casa Watkins Living is hosting her 5th annual My Home Style Blog Hop: Christmas Tree Edition. It's the perfect excuse to pull out the tree and get to ... continue reading...
DIY Stocking Holder
Create a DIY stocking holder with wooden boxes and beautiful, glitter spray paint by Rust-Oleum. This project is sponsored by JOANN. As someone who has never had a fireplace - I've always struggled with where to hang stockings. Growing up, we would usually find them stuffed full and leaning up against our presents under the tree or laying out on the table when we got up on Christmas morning. As an adult, I usually hang our stockings on the door handles of our china cabinet, but I was never ... continue reading...
Cricut Gift Guide: 10 Products For the Crafter
A list of 10 Cricut products that are perfect gift ideas for the experienced crafter. This post is sponsored by Cricut. There are some folks out there who are only the occasional crafter. But for most, once you start creating it's hard to stop! The transition to a craft-a-holic is usually a pretty quick process because once you see how fun and inspiring it can be to craft - you will have created a lifelong love of it. I was started young, as most of us were, crafting at daycare and ... continue reading...