Learn how to dry or preserve eucalyptus branches I have an article all about how to care for potted eucalyptus that’s one of my most popular. I love growing eucalyptus in pots every year—and based on the number of emails I get about eucalyptus, you all do, too! As we near the end of growing …
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A step-by-step tutorial for preserving insects in resin There is a lot of overlap between bug people and plant people. I’m a plant people, but I am not a bug people. I am actually a bit squeamish about bugs, even the ones I know are beneficial. But I’m on the East Coast, which means we …
This post was sponsored by Cricut. I’ll be honest—I have traditionally not loved working with stencils because I find it super hard to get clean paint lines. No matter how hard I try to paint carefully and how much tape I use to hold them in place, there is always paint bleeding and smudging. However, …
This post contains affiliate links. Wondering which Cricut you should buy? Here’s what you need to know…updated for 2024! 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 …
This post shares my DIY resin and wood serving tray tutorial. You’ve probably seen beautiful resin and wood serving tray tutorials around the web. This tutorial will show you an easy way to make a DIY resin and wood serving tray with a faux-marbled effect. No woodworking skills or tools required! DIY Resin and Wood …
Learn how to sew a custom sewing machine cover! Since I inherited my grandmother’s old sewing machine and have been sewing a lot more, I’ve been keeping the machine out between projects. I want to protect it from dust (and cats), so I usually just pop the hard cover it came with over it and …
Looking for affordable ideas to decorate a kids room? My thrifted kids room decor using a cheap Goodwill canvas and my Cricut is a great solution! You’ll love the modern look of this piece. This post is sponsored by Cricut; all opinions are my own. Thrifted kids room decor using an old canvas and a …
How to make a simple wood bead Christmas garland For Christmas this year, we’re planning to do a smaller potted tree and plant it outside in the spring. I thought a DIY wood bead garland would be the perfect natural-looking accent to go along with this year’s vibe. This is a pretty straightforward DIY, but …
Learn how to paint terracotta pots, including what you can use to seal them, the best paint for terracotta pots, and more! Learn the best way to paint terracotta pots! I often get asked about how to paint terracotta pots like it’s something that’s difficult to do…and it’s not! You don’t have to be exceptionally …
This post shares my DIY epoxy resin coasters using a hexagon silicone coaster mold, including how to use a heat gun to pop air bubbles in resin, how to add color to epoxy resin and what you should and shouldn’t use for adding color! DIY Epoxy Resin Coasters Another epoxy resin project! I’m a mad …
This post shares how to make a DIY geometric concrete planter pot using a silicone concrete planter mold. DIY geometric concrete planter pot Today I’m sharing my project for DIY at Home this month—the theme is $20 DIY decor. And it’s a project that originally started as a DIY fail. What was the fail, you …
This post is sponsored by Wagner Spray Tech and contains affiliate links. I’m sharing a really fun and easy epoxy resin project today—DIY epoxy resin planters using a silicone mold. Ever since I made my galaxy-inspired epoxy resin paint pour art, I’ve wanted to try my hand at some more resin projects. Today’s planters took …
This post shares my galaxy-inspired epoxy resin paint pour art plus some epoxy resin painting for beginners tips. It’s an easy and forgiving way to make a beautiful and unique piece of epoxy resin art for your home! Epoxy Resin Painting for Beginners Hey all, I’m really excited to share this project with you all …
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 have review guides for all of the other Cricut …
Learn how to make glitter Christmas ornaments! Today I’m sharing a simple no-mess glitter Christmas ornaments tutorial. Glitter is messy…so you might make a mess while making these. But once they’re done and sealed, you won’t have glitter all over your house like a lot of other Christmas swag. I know it’s a bit early for Christmas …
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? Crafted. I decided to experiment with a little rosemary …
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 the machine arrived, and unboxing it and getting started …
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, and DIY home projects. 🙂 What machine can I …
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 a nifty way to give your room a facelift. …
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 and this is the first article you are seeing, …
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 projects effortless. And how much more professional it makes …
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 don’t have it in me to chuck a good …
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 years ago. Really, I just ignored it for a …
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 you can use instead. Including some really nice metallic …
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, I went all out. I made a balloon garland, …
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 why don’t I do more of it? Well, I …
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. I’m using my Cricut and EasyPress collection for a …
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 colors and finishes are so much more vibrant than …
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 I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about Infusible Ink so …
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 are a ton of different ways to convert image …
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 am going to share a thorough review of the …
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. If you’ve seen it, you know it’s big and …
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 along with my Explore 3—and I actually gifted my …
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 is for all of you folks out there like …
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 Maker, and the Cricut Joy. So why not add …
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 heat press with the approachability of an iron. It …
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 the others had gone. I assume they were either …
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 as how I used balsa wood to create DIY …
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 been increasingly interested in using mommy’s brush. Plus, she …
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 is 5 and makes leisurely browsing impossible. And this …