See how to make a DIY Shiplap Sign with a Cricut Maker with this simple tutorial. It will be your most versatile piece of decor! I think pretty much all of my favorite decorations have been touched by a Cricut in some way shape or form. I especially love cutting wood with my Cricut Maker. I love how intricate the Cricut Maker can get with it's cuts. I'm pretty sure I held my breath the entire time it cut out my daughter's 1st birthday cake topper, just waiting for it to fail. Oh Maker, why do I ever doubt you when you continue to blow my mind, time and again? On the flip side, the wood cuts for this DIY Shiplap aren't intricate so the cut time was super quick. A heck of a lot easier Continue Reading
Traditional 6 Year Iron Anniversary Gift Ideas
These 6 year iron anniversary gift ideas are a modern spin on the traditional iron gift for 6 years of marriage. With 25 ideas here ranging from romantic to humorous to functional... there is definitely something for everyone! Hello! If you've seen any of my other 5 anniversary gift ideas posts, you know that I love the challenge of finding unique and modern gifts that go along with the traditional anniversary gifts each year. So far we've done paper, cotton, leather, fruit and wood. This April was our 6th anniversary and the traditional gift for the 6th year anniversary is iron. These iron anniversary gift ideas have a little bit of everything for everyone... some romantic, some Continue Reading
What is Cricut Access and Why Do I Need It?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. If you've ever wondered what Cricut Access is, how to use it and why you would need it, I have the answers for you and some of my favorite projects made with Cricut Access fonts, images and ready-to-make projects! Hi there! I hope you're hanging in there on day 1,328 of staying at home. What have you found to occupy your time? My Cricut has been in OVERDRIVE for sure... there was even one day where my Maker, Joy and Expore were all cutting/writing at the same time. The designers over at Cricut have been busy little bees adding so many amazing images and projects to Cricut Access to keep us Continue Reading
Quick & Easy Organization Hacks with Cricut Joy
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. Tackle those organization challenges that overwhelm you with simple organization hacks using the Cricut Joy. And the best part? All of these organizing solutions take less than a half hour to make! Hello, friends! How are you doing? Are you finding things to do to take care of yourself during these challenging times? I've always been a crafter, but I feel like crafting has been like my therapy lately... it is such a blessing to have creating as a way to practice self-care. I hope you're taking time for you. I've also been taking advantage of all of this time at home to tackle some Continue Reading
How to Make a Paper DIY Birdhouse with a Cricut
Create a beautiful DIY Birdhouse made out of paper using a Cricut machine. With 3 designs, you can customize this spring decor to your own personal style. I don't think I have ever been more ready for spring. With staying home 24/7 these days, I can't wait until we get outside to at least enjoy some fresh air in our own backyard. In the meantime, as always, crafting is one of my favorite distractions/stress relievers. Color also brightens my mood and spring colors and decor always give me a lift toward the end of a long winter. I wanted to make some spring paper bird houses for our spring decor this year and I could not be happier with how they turned out. They are amazingly easy Continue Reading
How to Make a Rainbow Picture Frame
Make a beautiful rainbow picture frame with a special sentiment at the bottom. This would make a perfect gift idea for someone who has a special rainbow baby in their lives or to display a photo of anyone special. Rainbows have always made me happy and the symbolism they hold makes them extra special. I even made a rainbow pumpkin (not really Halloween-y at all but I love it). My elementary school motto was "friends are like rainbows" and I couldn't agree more. Do you have or do you know a rainbow baby? This is a perfect rainbow baby gift idea! This rainbow picture frame would be the perfect way to display and honor the tiny miracle's photo. Or to display a photo of anyone for that Continue Reading
