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    Which Cricut Should I Buy?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn October 19, 2021February 6, 2026

    This post contains affiliate links. Alright guys, buckle up for a mammoth Cricut post! I have often gotten questions from people about which Cricut machine they should buy. The capabilities and descriptions can be a little overwhelming if you’re just getting started with Cricut crafting. So…

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    My xTool S1 Review

    ByBrittany Goldwyn October 19, 2021February 6, 2026

    The xTool S1 is the world’s first 40W enclosed diode laser cutting machine, and man am I excited to get my hands on it to review! This full xTool S1 review post provides everything you need to know about the machine, including comparisons to some other…

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    Which xTool Machine is Right for You?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn October 9, 2021February 6, 2026

    New to laser cutting and engraving machines? You might be overwhelmed when reading about xTool machines and trying to determine which is right for you. Here’s my overview of the machines and my recommendations. Which xTool machine is right for you? Here’s a rundown! Hey all!…

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    9 DIY Laser Cutter Bird Houses

    ByBrittany Goldwyn June 10, 2021February 6, 2026

    Houses for small animals are a great laser cutter project! See how I made a bunch of different DIY bird houses and feeders, plus a butterfly house and a squirrel feeder, on my xTool P2 machine. xTool sent me a P2 machine in exchange for a…

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    Test Tube Propagation Stations

    ByBrittany Goldwyn June 1, 2021February 6, 2026

    Today I am sharing test tube propagation stations I made using my laser cutting machine. I designed these for a material thickness of 1/4-inch or 6-mm, and they are meant for hanging on the wall. 5 test tube propagation stations made with a laser cutting machine!…

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    My xTool P2 CO2 Laser Cutter Review

    ByBrittany Goldwyn May 29, 2021February 6, 2026

    Are you considering making an investment in an xTool P2 machine? I was fortunate enough to receive a P2 machine from xTool to review! Read on for my thoughts on this highly capable CO2 laser machine, the first few things I made with it, how it…

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    Make a Fairy Garden With a Laser Cutter

    ByBrittany Goldwyn May 28, 2021February 6, 2026

    Learn how to make a fairy garden with a laser cutter machine! I used my xTool M1 machine to make a variety of fairies and accessories on stakes so my daughter can play with them in sand, dirt, or rocks. Affiliate links below; read more about those here….

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    Air Assist on an xTool M1…is it Worth it?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn May 27, 2021February 6, 2026

    Wondering if air assist on an xTool M1 is worth it? So was I! So I made identical projects using the same project, material, and settings with and without air assist. Here are the results. If you have an xTool M1 machine and haven’t yet gotten…

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    My xTool F1 Portable Laser Engraver

    ByBrittany Goldwyn May 3, 2021February 6, 2026

    Looking for a highly capable and also highly portable laser machine? Check out my review of the xTool F1—xTool’s first handheld laser engraving and cutting machine. My xTool F1 review was made possible by xTool gifting me this machine to review. Affiliate links below; read more…

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    9 Laser Craft Ideas for Your Small Business

    ByBrittany Goldwyn March 22, 2021February 6, 2026

    I’m sharing a roundup of great laser craft ideas to help you diversify your lineup of product offerings! This post was sponsored by xTool and contains affiliate links. Are you looking for laser craft ideas to expand your small business offerings? I have had a ton…

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    Cutting Acrylic With the xTool M1

    ByBrittany Goldwyn February 23, 2021February 6, 2026

    Today I’m sharing three projects to walk you through cutting acrylic with the xTool M1 machine! I used opaque black acrylic to make a cat decoration, a houseplant trellis, and cute little mushroom plant stakes. Here’s what you need to know about cutting acrylic on the…

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    5 Laser Cutter Hidey Houses I’ve Made

    ByBrittany Goldwyn February 18, 2021February 6, 2026

    Looking for a fun way to spoil your rodents? Here are five laser cutter hidey houses I’ve made for hamsters, guinea pigs, and mice. Affiliate links below; read more about those here. 5 laser cutter hidey houses for guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, & rats! If you’re not new…

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    Laser-Engraved Bamboo Plant Stakes

    ByBrittany Goldwyn February 16, 2021February 6, 2026

    See how I made laser-engraved bamboo plant stakes with my xTool M1 machine, including the best fonts to use and how to seal the stakes for help protect them from water. Hey all! I’m back today with another quick xTool M1 project. When xTool sent me…

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    How to Make Acrylic Earrings

    ByBrittany Goldwyn February 3, 2021February 6, 2026

    Learn how to make acrylic earrings with the xTool P2 CO2 laser cutting machine. This post was sponsored by xTool and contains affiliate links. All about making acrylic earrings with the xTool P2 Want to learn how to make your own earrings out of acrylic? You’re…

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    xTool M1 Review

    ByBrittany Goldwyn February 1, 2021February 6, 2026

    I’ve completed a few projects on the xTool M1 and am sharing my thoughts on the setup, capabilities, ease of use, and more. This review contains affiliate links. My xTool M1 review—what can this machine do? Hey all! Today I am super excited to share a…

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    My Cricut Maker 3 Review

    ByBrittany Goldwyn November 24, 2018February 6, 2026

    This article was sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. My review of the powerhouse Cricut Maker 3 Today’s article is an exciting one for me—it’s a Cricut Maker 3 review, and it’s the last Cricut machine I’ve been waiting to get my hands on! I…

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    Unbox a Cricut Machine With Me!

    ByBrittany Goldwyn October 11, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    Using the Cricut Maker’s Knife Blade to Cut Wood

    ByBrittany Goldwyn October 1, 2018February 6, 2026

    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,…

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    How to Use Iron-On With Wood

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 17, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    How to Layer Iron-On Vinyl

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 16, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    What Does Flatten Mean in Design Space?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 15, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    21 Cricut Leather Projects

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 15, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    How to Make a Cake Topper With Cricut

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 15, 2018February 6, 2026

    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,…

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    How to Make Stickers With a Cricut

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 10, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    DIY Pineapple Costume for Kids

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 9, 2018February 6, 2026

    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. …

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    How to Use Cricut’s Infusible Ink

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 9, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    How to Convert an Image to an SVG

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 7, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    How to Use the Cricut Mug Press

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 6, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    What is the Cricut Venture?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 5, 2018February 6, 2026

    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….

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    My Cricut Joy Xtra Review

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 5, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    What Can You Make With Cricut Joy?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 5, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    My Guide to Using the Cricut Explore 3

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 5, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    Complete Guide to Using the Cricut EasyPress

    ByBrittany Goldwyn September 3, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    How to Slice Text in Design Space

    ByBrittany Goldwyn August 19, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    Easy Organizing With Cricut’s Smart Vinyl

    ByBrittany Goldwyn June 20, 2018February 6, 2026

    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…

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    Cricut Maker 3 vs. Explore 3

    ByBrittany Goldwyn June 8, 2018February 6, 2026

    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….

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    Can I Cut Chipboard With My Cricut?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn March 20, 2018February 6, 2026

    All about cutting chipboard with a Cricut machine! This post is brought to you by quarantine and me finally getting around to doing some of the crafts I’ve been meaning to do–and can finally do –while forcibly stuck indoors! I don’t know when I’ll publish this…

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    Can You Make Clothes With a Cricut?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn March 6, 2018February 6, 2026

    All about customizing clothes with a Cricut! Hey everyone! Today I have another Cricut collab for you—and I’m pretty excited about this one since it’s the first post I’ve done about Cricut’s new hat press. I’ll be talking about the different types of clothes I’ve customized…

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    What Cricut Projects Can I Make to Sell?

    ByBrittany Goldwyn February 15, 2018February 6, 2026

    A beginner’s guide to making Cricut projects to sell! Hi all! If you have a Cricut machine, you know it’s easy to keep busy with all of the different projects the machines can help you make. But what if you’re a beginner? The machines can be…

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