How to make a small rosemary wreath for the holidays I had a magical day off of work recently…and by that I mean Mike was at work and Ramona was at daycare. I rarely have the house to myself these days, so what did I do?…
Unbox & set up a Cricut Maker 3 with me! Sometimes one of the hardest parts of getting a new crafting machine is just getting it out of the box. When you ordered it, you probably spent hours reading reviews and building your confidence. But then…
This post contains affiliate links. All about using the Cricut Maker’s Knife Blade to cut wood! Today we’re talking all about using the Cricut Maker’s Knife Blade to cut wood! I love this option because it feels like where all of my worlds meet: woodworking, crafting,…
This post shares my concrete outdoor side table made from pavers. This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. I love working with Kreg because I love their products! Concrete Outdoor Side Table Made From Pavers Did you catch my post a few weeks (or months, I…
Terracotta pots are cheap but make excellent planters. They are so easy to customize using paint and are a great way to make a statement on your front porch. Plus, painting them is so easy. All you need are a few supplies and the right paint….
Learn how to make your own wall decals using a Cricut! Hey all, today I’m talking all about how to transform a room in the easiest way possible: by making DIY wall decals! Whether you call them wall decals or wall stickers, these things are such…
Tiny powder room decorating ideas Hello hello and welcome to the last update for the current round of the $100 Room Challenge. I’m sharing tiny powder room decorating ideas in the glamour shots of what I’ve decided to call my tiny monochrome powder room. Let’s have a…
I love making planters and plant stands! Here are 27 of my DIY indoor planters and plant stands to help you decorate your home with plants. 27 DIY planters & plant stands to help you decorate with plants! Hey guys! If you’re new to my blog…
This post will teach you how I dyed a white rug black using Jacquard Procion dye powder in Jet Black. How to dye a rug black using procion dye Welcome back for the third week of the $100 Room Challenge hosted by my friend Erin at Lemons, Lavender, and…
How to adhere iron-on to wood using the EasyPress Mini! Hey gang! It’s some for another Cricut product tutorial and project. If you remember my post all about the EasyPress 2, you’ll know I’m a massive fan. I love how it makes heat transfer and iron-on…
Learn how to layer iron-on vinyl for dynamic designs Hey all, today I’m sharing a fun tutorial about how to layer iron-on vinyl! I’m doing this tutorial to cover the uh-oh Infusible Ink transfer fail I had initially when doing this personalized tote bag project. I…
How to use the flatten tool in Design Space! Are you wondering what flatten means in Cricut’s Design Space software? I will not lie. I have been a Cricut user for years, and I only learn how (and why) to use the flatten tool a couple…
Check out these 21 Cricut leather projects! Hey all! Today I’ve got another crafty roundup for you: 21 Cricut leather projects! And if leather isn’t your thing, don’t worry. There are plenty of gorgeous faux leather options out there, both from Cricut and other brands, that…
Learn how to make a cake topper with a Cricut machine! Learn how to make a number cake topper with a Cricut! Hey all! A little birthday party tutorial today about how to make a cake topper with Cricut supplies! Last year for R’s first birthday,…
Wondering how to make a mirror frame with wood? I’m sharing my DIY wood mirror frame tutorial I followed to update an old mirror. How to Make a Simple Mirror Frame With Wood Today I’m sharing an older project that’s still going strong in our entryway….
This post will show you how to paint bathroom light fixture, including how I made over our cheap vanity light fixture for only $16! Spray painting metal bathroom light fixtures is an easy way to make them look brand new. How to paint a bathroom light…
How to make stickers on a Cricut…with a basic home printer! It has been a while since I’ve done a print-then-cut project. Print-then-cut projects really expand what you can do with your Cricut machine…you can essentially put any image on something with the print-then-cut feature! So…
How to make a pineapple costume for kids I’m really excited about R’s halloween costume! It’s a pineapple. Inspired by her hair. 🙂 And it’s an easy DIY costume that you can make yourself even if you don’t have a lot of crafting skills or supplies. …
Abstract acrylic painting for kids using a vinyl stencil! Hi all! Today I’m sharing a project I did with my four-year-old daughter. I decided to let her experiment with my “big girl” acrylic paints on a real canvas, and she was very excited about it! The…
How to use Cricut’s Infusible Ink Let me tell you what. I am amped to finally be trying out Cricut’s newest addition to their materials—Infusible Ink. Some of my friends had early access to trying it out, and I’ve been loving the projects I’ve seen. Today…
Learn how to convert an image to an SVG for Cricut crafts! Hey guys! Time for a Cricut post today—yay. I am going to be showing you guys two of my favorite ways to convert JPG or PNG files to SVG files for Cricut projects. There…
This post is sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. How to make gorgeous custom mugs with the Cricut Mug Press! Hey guys! I am beyond excited to be working with Cricut on the launch of their brand new product, the Cricut Mug Press! Today I…
Cricut provided the machine for this review, and this article contains affiliate links. All about this powerhouse Cricut Venture machine! If you’re new to Cricut machine—or even if you have a Cricut machine or two—you might be wondering what makes the Cricut Venture machine so special….
Cricut provided the machine and materials for this review, and this post contains affiliate links. My Cricut Joy Xtra review…is this little machine right for you? Hey all! It’s been a while since I’ve tried a new Cricut machine. Things have been going just fine plugging…
This post is sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. What is the Cricut Joy? Brand new and hot off the presses from the folks at Cricut is CRICUT JOY! I’m going to tell you all about it and show you how it works. Cricut Joy…
This post is sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. My unboxing of & guide to using the Cricut Explore 3 I am super excited to be sharing my review of the brand new Cricut Explore 3! I own the Cricut Explore Air 2, the Cricut…
The only guide you’ll need to use the Cricut EasyPress! Today I’m sharing the complete guide to using your Cricut EasyPress to complete beautiful, professional-looking iron-on and heat transfer projects in your own home. Cricut’s EasyPress line combines the speed, accuracy, and reliability of a professional…
How to make DIY polymer clay coasters with a marbled finish Mike recently asked me where all of our concrete coasters had gone. He had one left over on his deck, and it was starting to look a little nasty and worn. But I had no idea where…
7 adorable DIY dollhouse miniatures made with the Cricut Maker This is the second-to-last post in my dollhouse series…the last one before I share the whole thing! If you missed the first few, I have a post on the modern DIY dollhouse build plans, as well…
Learn how to make a bridal veil with a comb We had a great wedding. It was a low-key afternoon in Colorado with only our parents there. I found my dress secondhand. We did almost everything with a non-traditional approach. But since I wore a wedding…
How to make beautiful DIY dollhouse siding with balsa wood! Alright, this is the second in a series of posts I’m doing about R’s new dollhouse! The first post covered the free PDF build plans for the DIY dollhouse, as well as a thorough step-by-step with…
Two easy ways to create dollhouse wallpaper Hey guys! A few weeks ago I shared the build plans for my modern DIY dollhouse. Then I shared the method I used to add siding to the front of the house and frame out the exteriors of the…
How to slice text & cut things out of images in Design Space If you’ve seen a picture of my kid, you know she’s got a nice head of hair. She’s had a little baby brush and a comb that she’s used so far, but she’s…
This post will show you how to hang globe string lights under a deck. Hanging outdoor globe lights is an easy upgrade to any patio or outdoor space. This post also contains affiliate links. You can read more about that here. How to Hang Gorgeous Globe String Lights…
This post will show you how I made a DIY patio coffee table with a concrete top, except you don’t have to pour any concrete! I used concrete pavers and 2×2 as a much simpler approach. How to make a DIY patio coffee table with 2×2…
This article shares the process for making our modern DIY Murphy bed. We followed plans from a top-notch hardware kit and are sharing the tips we picked up along the way. Our modern DIY murphy bed made using a hardware kit! I am so excited to…
Hi there! I’ve been sharing sporadically these days. But rest assured, we are keeping as busy as ever with projects around the house. I wanted to pop in today to share an update on my tiny backyard (which you may remember me making over for the…
This post shares free build plans for you to build your own outdoor dining table and was sponsored by Kreg Tool. I love working with Kreg because I love their products! Build Your Own Modern Outdoor Dining Table Hi everyone! Today I’m popping in to share…
My easy organizing solution using Cricut’s Smart Vinyl & Ikea finds! I have made it no secret that Ikea is one of my absolute favorite stores. I am always finding something that I need when I go there. Which is why I usually bring my daughter…she…
Comparing the Cricut Maker 3 and the Explore 3 When you first dive into the Cricut universe, one of the hardest things to wrap your mind around is the differences between the machines. They are different sizes and prices, and some of them have additional capabilities….