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Dog Lover Home Decor

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If you know a dog lover, this home decor project would be a great gift for them! It’s not only an adorable piece of wall decor, but it’s practical too because you can hang your dog’s leash from it. So fun!

Dog Lover Home Decor

Dog Lover Home Decor

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Cut File Used:

Life Is Better

Supply Links:

Dog Lover Home Decor With Cricut How To Apply Vinyl On Wood 300x294 1

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Make sure to measure the size of the knob and the wood sign so that when working in Design Space you can size your designs appropriately to the size of your surface materials. 
  2. Import the cut files downloaded from Makers Gonna Learn into Design Space.  
  3. We pulled in a square from Basic Shapes and sized it to represent the size of the sign we are making. 
  4. Next, we added a smaller square and sized it to represent the size of the dog head knob. 
  5. We could duplicate our Life is Better file and then use Contour to contour out the dog paw to make space for the knob. However, this might not leave us enough space for the knob. 
  6. If that doesn’t work, you can use Slice instead. We are going to use a rectangle (an unlocked and resized square) to cover the entire word “dog” (which includes the paw). Highlight both the rectangle and the cut file layers and select Slice.
  7. Delete the layers that you don’t need. Now you’ve got “Life is better with a” separate from the word “dog”. 
  8. Use another rectangle and this time, using the same technique as before, you want to slice the dog paw out of the word “dog”. 
  9. Now you can size your design to fit the square representing your sign. Put both pieces onto the square and arrange them. Then, select Align, Center Horizontally. Next, click Attach to hold the pieces together. 
  10. Make sure the knob is going to fit between the D and the G. When you are happy with your design, click Make It.
  11. Select your material and if your blade isn’t new, you might want to give it more pressure too.
  12. Place your vinyl on your mat and load it into your Cricut machine. Let the machine cut your design out.
  13. After cutting, burnish your vinyl to the mat with your scraper tool. We like to use our Cricut TruControl knife to trim away the excess unused vinyl. Then, using our weeding tool (and the Pin Pen tool for the smaller pieces), we weed away the unneeded vinyl.
  14. Once you have finished weeding, place a piece of transfer tape over your design. Burnish. 
  15. Now you can apply the design to your sign. Burnish once more and remove the transfer tape. 
  16. Attach your dog head knob and your sign is all finished! 

DIY Family Photo Frame

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For this adorable project, we’re using our Cricut to make a DIY Family Photo Frame using Print then Cut paper dolls to depict our family.

In our cut files, we have lots of options available for bodies, arms, hair, clothing, accessories, pets, backgrounds, and more so it’s easy to customize your picture to represent your family members. These paper doll pictures make a great gift.

Diy Family Photo Acrylic Frame

DIY Family Photo Frame

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Diy Family Photo Frame

Cut Files Used:

Swimsuits
Clothes
Bodies
Dogs
Brown Hair
Blond Hair

Supply Links:

Family Photo Acrylic Frame

Step-by-step Instructions:

1.     Upload your files into Cricut Design Space as Print then Cut images. You can hide the ones that you aren’t currently using in your design as needed to make space on your canvas.
2.     Working with the bodies first, grab a square, unlock, and resize it to fit over the body you want to use.
3.     Select both the body and the rectangle and choose Slice. Delete the unneeded slice results.
4.     Repeat for any other bodies you need.
5.     Using the same technique, slice out the arms that you need.
6.     You’ll also need to slice off the arms currently on the bodies if you want to replace them with new arms.
7.     Find the clothing that you want to place on the bodies and use the same Slice technique to cut it out. Layer it over the body.
8.     Choose the hair you want each person to have, slice it out, and add it to the bodies.
9.     Take your time as you layer these elements. You may need to move them forwards and backward, resize them, and line them up a few times as you go to get your design just right.

  1. You can also add some accessories and pets to the background you have chosen for your family. Once again, you will simply slice them out of the file and place them onto that background.
  2. Be sure to size the background to fit your chosen frame. Then, you want to make sure that the family and all the accessories and other elements fit well onto that background.
  3. When you have everything placed and lined up as you’d like it, select all layers and Flatten.
  4. Click Make It to send it to your printer. Be sure it’s set to Add Bleed.
  5. After printing, place your printed design in the top left corner of your cutting mat and load it into your Cricut machine to cut it out.
  6. Place the image in your frame.

Personalized Clay Tea Bag

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This is such a fantastic idea for a gift! Grab a plain, boring mug and give it some pizazz with these personalized clay tea bags. You’re going to want to make one for every tea lover on your list!

Clay Tea Bag

Personalized Clay Tea Bag

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Font Used:

Rosie Posie: https://makersgonnalearn.com/fonts/rosie-posie/

Supply Links:

Easy Cricut Project Clay Tea Bag Personalized Cricut Gift 300x292 1

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Download the font from the Makers Gonna Learn website and unzip the file. Install on your computer.
  2. In Design Space, open a text box and type in the text/letter you want. Change to your chosen font. Size your font according to the dimensions desired. 
  3. Click Make It and set the material to Printable Vinyl. Load it on your cutting mat and then into your machine and cut. When they are done cutting, weed your design and apply transfer tape.
  4. Grab the clay and make a tea bag. You can warm the clay up so it is soft and easier to mold by squishing, pinching, stretching, flatting, twisting, and rolling. Once you are satisfied with the softness of the clay, you can start molding and make the tea bag. You can make your tea bag any size you’d like as long as your vinyl text will fit. 
  5. Next, you can also make the strings.You might want to position it all on the mug to be sure you’re happy with the size and the shape of it all. When you are satisfied with what you have made, you can bake them in the oven at 275 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes. Note: once it has cooled, you can paint it if you’d like. 
  6. Apply your design to the baked and cooled clay shape. 
  7. Lastly, clean the mug with alcohol to ensure that you have a spotless surface to work on. Glue on the molded tea bag and string using the E6000 adhesive. 
  8. Apply Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge over the entire mug including the clay parts you made. Follow Mod Podge instructions for drying and curing time.

Etched Keychain

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Etched Keychain 1

Make an Etched Keychain with your Cricut? This craft project can’t get any easier! Just wait until you see our simple step-by-step tutorial.

This is a fun way to personalize your keys or to hang from your purse or backpack. It makes a great gift too. The small size makes it ideal for stocking stuffers or to pop into an Easter basket.

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links provided for your convenience. This means, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

Cut Files/Fonts Used:

Mountain Bike
Bold And Proud

Supply Links:

Etched Keychain

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Upload cut file in design space
  2. Get your measurements & size it up accordingly
  3. Make a circle in the design space, (KEEP THIS CIRCLE ON PEN)
  4. Upload your engraving fill pattern to design space
  5. Once the engraving pattern is uploaded, apply your cut file on top of the fill pattern & slice
  6. Once sliced, pick your favorite (most look identical) & delete the rest
  7. Place your design or cut file in your circle ( KEEP THIS CUTFILE ON ENGRAVE)
  8. Place your engraving blade into your circuit
  9. Once all that is done, place your acrylic on your strong grip mat & tape all the way down with masking tape.
  10. Move your star wheels all the way over to the right side of the circuit.
  11. Place your mat with your acrylic inside the mat & continue from there.
  12. Once the circuit is done, remove your tape & enjoy!

Campsite Flag

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If you like to go camping, you are going to love this campsite flag. Easy to make with heat transfer vinyl and your die cutting machine, this is the perfect way to add your own personal stamp to your campsite.

These are such a fun way to show everyone just how much you love to camp. And it makes a great gift idea for your fellow camping fans.

Camp Site Flag

Camp Site Flag

Cut Files/Fonts Used:

Pink Petals

Happy Camper

Camp Site Flag

Supply Links:

Step-by-step Instructions:

  1. Create an 11.5×21″ flag shape in design space using basic shapes. (The finished flag size will be 10.5×18″ with a 3″ rod pocket)
  2. Insert happy camper cut file. Modify the cut file to liking and size to fit on top of the flag
  3. Add a text box. Using pink petals font, add a family name. Size to fit under happy camper cut file
  4. Modify cut file colors to your liking
  5. Click “make it”. Follow prompts in the design space. Select canvas material setting for duck canvas mat and load rotary blade for cutting. Select iron-on for HTV mats and load fine point blade for cutting. (make sure to mirror HTV mats)
  6. Load appropriate mats with corresponding materials and let your machine cut
  7. Use a sewing machine to create a 1/2″ hem along the sides and point of the camping flag. (Fold 1/2″ hem and press with the easy press to create a crease. Use sewist clips to keep hem in place.)
  8. Fold, press, and sew a 3″ rod pocket on top of the camping flag
  9. Layer HTV on the flag. Using your mini easy press, apply heat to each individual layer. Allow cool time before peeling each transfer sheet.

DIY Cricut Prayer Box Project

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You are going to love this DIY Cricut Prayer Box Project we have for you today. This was made using some of the new cut file releases from our Member Requested Files for March. Now, you might be wondering what exactly a prayer box is.

This is a lovely way to be able to keep track of your prayer requests. You can add who and what you want to pray for into the box and when you’re ready to sit down and talk to God, you’ve got them right there so you don’t forget anything. Not only that, but it is a great way then to look back at the requests and see just how God has been moving in your life and answering those prayers.

Another great way to use this is if you’re working on memorizing Scripture verses. Simply write them down and place them in the prayer box. You can then use the cards as flashcards – it’s a fantastic technique for committing Bible verses to heart.

Diy Cricut Prayer Box Project

DIY Prayer Box Project

Be sure to check out the complete list of supplies used as well as a step-by-step written tutorial so you can make one of these prayer boxes for yourself or to give as gifts. If you’re more of a visual learner, we also have a full video tutorial for you below:

Makers Gonna Learn Files Used:

– Eat Sleep Pray Repeat (MGL FAITH 3 SVG)

– Prayer Request (MGL FAITH 25 SVG)

– Floral Cross (MGL FAITH 1 PNG) will link once on site

–Retro Floral

–Mary Katherine Font

–Thomas Font

You can check out the full brand new Faith Collection here.

Supplies:

–Hinged metal storage box (Altoid tin will also work)

–Mini Sharpie

–Printable Vinyl

–120 lb White Cardstock

–Jade mini pom fringe trim

–Lynn Lily Glue Gun

–Inkjet Printer

–Standard Grip Mat

–Cricut Maker

Steps:

1.In design space, import the cut files being used and add to your canvas.

2.Measure your tin’s lid (outside and inside) and bottom (inside)

3.in design space, add three rectangles (from the basic shapes menu) and size to fit the tin’s dimensions. (one for the top of the lid, one for the inside of the lid and one for the inside of the bottom) Once you have sized the three rectangles, duplicate the rectangles used for the inside of the lid and inside of the bottom. (you will now have 5 rectangles)

Designs for prayer box on Design Space

4.Working on the tin’s top decal first, select the appropriately sized rectangle and the MGL FAITH 1 cut file (floral cross). Position the rectangle over the cut file and slice. Creating a patterned background for your sticker. Delete the slice results not needed.

5.Select the MGL FAITH 3 cut file (Eat, Sleep, Pray, Repeat). Contour or Slice the cut file so that each line is a separate layer. Once each line is separate, decrease the line spacing so that each line is almost touching. Select the 4 lines/layers and weld together

6.Place the newly welded image on top of the floral background that was created in step 4 and size to fit

7.Select both layers and flatten to create a print then cut image

8.Working on the lid’s inside decal, select the retro floral cut file and duplicate. Place the two cut files side by side creating a landscape oriented repeating pattern and then weld to create one layer. Change the color of the cut file to your desired color

9.Working with only one of the rectangles created in step 3 for the inside of the lid, place rectangle on top of the retro floral pattern and slice. Delete the slice results  you do not need.

10. Select the remaining rectangle sized for the inside of the lid and change the color to your desired color. 

11. Place rectangle behind the retro floral pattern, center and group together 

12. Add a text box and select the font Mary Katherine. Type in desired scripture verse or text

13. Format text and place on top of the retro pattern/rectangle grouping

14. Add an additional text box and select the Thomas font. Type in scripture reference.

15. Place text in your desired spot on top of the retro grouping.

16. Select the grouping and both text boxes and flatten to create a print then cut image.

17.working on the cards that fit inside the bottom of the tin, select the retro floral cut file (you will need to insert the cut file again into your canvas). Duplicate the cut file and place one layer above the other creating a portrait oriented repeating pattern. Weld the two layers together and change the color to your desired color

18.Working with only one of the rectangles created in step 3 for the inside of tin bottom, place rectangle on top of the retro floral pattern and slice. Delete the slice results  you do not need.

19. Select the remaining rectangle sized for the inside of the tin bottom and change the color to your desired color. 

20. Place rectangle behind the retro floral pattern, center and group together 

21. Select prayer request file and place on top of grouping made in previous step and size

22. Select prayer request cut file and floral grouping and flatten to create a print then cut image. 

completed prayer box that says Eat Sleep Pray Repeat

23. The prayer request cards will be cut out of cardstock and the other images for the inside and top of the lid will be cut out of printable vinyl. There is no way to let the cricut know this. It will want to place them all on the same sheet, so hide the prayer request card and then click make it.

24. Load printable vinyl in your printer and send image to your printer.

25. Once printed, place the printed vinyl on your standard grip mat lining it up in the top left corner

26. Load mat into cricut

27. In design space select printable vinyl and your material

28. Press the flashing cricut button

29. Once cut is complete, remove the mat from the machine and then remove the printable vinyl from your mat

30. Go back to your canvas in design space and hide the two images you just printed. 

31. Unhide the prayer request card and duplicate to create as many cards as desired

32. Click Make It

32. Load cardstock in you printer and send image to your printer

33. Once printed placed the printed cardstock on your light grip mat lining it up in the top left corner

34. Load mat into cricut

35. In design space select kraft board (if using 120 lb cardstock) as your material setting 

35. Press the flashing Cricut button. 

36. Repeat steps 32-35 until all cards are cut

37. Carefully remove the stickers from your printable vinyl sheets and place in intended areas on the tin

38. Now we’re ready to apply the pom trimming. Using your trim, measure around the perimeter of the tin lid so that it fits all the way around. Cut the trim just a tiny bit longer than what you need so that you’re sure it will not leave a gap. (you can cut this off later)

39. Using your precision tip glue gun place a thin strip of glue around the lid where the pom trimming will go and adhere the trimming. (you may want to do this in small stirps instead of all at once so that your glue doesn’t dry before you can place the trim)

40. Place prayer request cards and mini pen in your tin.

We would love to see your finished prayer box. Please share them with us in the members only Facebook group!

Cricut Faux Leather Bookmark

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If you are anything like us, you love to have a special bookmark to put in your Bible and keep track of where we left off in our reading. This Cricut Faux Leather Bookmark is a beautiful reminder of God’s everlasting love and would be perfect for your Bible, faith journal, or in any book that you reach for often.

The inspiration you will get from this lovely bookmark not only makes it a craft project you will enjoy making, but can serve as daily inspiration for you from then on. It makes a perfect gift. Give it on its own or include inside a Bible or devotional to share this important message with your loved ones as well.

This cut file is from our new Faith Cut File Collection. Be sure to check out the other designs in this series.

Cricut Faux Leather Bookmark

Cricut Faux Leather Bookmark

This bookmark is a really quick, easy, and fun beginner-friendly project. The stitching adds an extra special touch, taking a simple bookmark to the next level.

MGL Files Used:

Greater is He (MGL_faith4) cut file

Have a look at the rest of this cut file collection here: Faith Collection

Supplies:

12×12 sheet of russet tan faux leather

Matte Black Heat transfer Vinyl

Sewing Machine

Old Gold Blue Jean Thread

Sewing Clips

Cricut Maker

Favorite Weeding Tool

Standard Grip mat

Mini Easy Press

Easy Press Mat

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You can find the video tutorial below:

Steps:

  1. Import MGL_faith4 (greater is he) cut file into design space 
  2. Add a square from basic shapes in design space
  3. Resize square to 2” wide by 7.5” high
  4. Using a basic shape, cover the mountain or greater is her portion of the cut file and then slice so that the cut file becomes two separate layers. 
  5. Delete the slice result layers you do not need.
  6. Duplicate the mountain. 
  7. Select one of the mountain layers and press contour and then hide all contours
  8. Change the color of the newly contoured mountain (so that you can easily see the contrast) and place behind the other mountain.
  9. Press the size lock button on the contoured mountain and manipulate the cut file as to create a drop shadow behind the original mountain design.
  10. Select both the contoured and original mountain layer and group together
  11. Size the grouping to 3” wide and place at the top of your rectangle
  12. Ungroup your mountain grouping
  13. Select the contoured mountain layer and the rectangle and press weld
  14. With the newly welded shape (bookmark) select contour and then press hide all contours
  15. Move the welded bookmark to the back so that the original mountain cut file is on top in the correct position
  16. Select the remaining part of the original cut file (greater is he), change the color to your desired color and then rotate 90 degrees.
  17. Size and place the text on the book mark where you would like. (i left mine at 6.49” and centered it in the body of the book mark)
  18. Duplicate the bottom layer (bookmark layer) and flip the new layer horizontally
  19. Color sync your different layers so they will cut out on the appropriate mats 
  20. Click make it
  21. Select the mat that contains the mountain and greater is he graphic and mirror those images
  22. Connect to your machine
  23. Select the appropriate material setting for the mat that is being cut (faux leather for the book mark and iron-on for the mountain and text)
  24. Load the mat into your machine and press the flashing cricut button.
  25. Remove the material from your mat
  26. Repeat for each mat.
  27. With the faux leather bookmarks layered on top of each other (wrong side to wrong side) secure with sewing clips so that they will not move
  28. Using your sewing machine, top stitch all the way around the bookmark. 
  29. Preheat mini easy press to 350 degrees
  30. Weed HTV (iron-on) and place on the bookmark in the correct areas
  31. Place bookmark on an easy press mat
  32. Using your mini easy press, apply heat (moving slowly and gently) to transfer the iron-on onto the faux leather
  33. Remove transfer sheet

We can’t wait to see your bookmarks! Please share them in the member only Facebook group so we can see your amazing creations!