DIY Monster Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids Using Your Cricut Machine

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DIY Monster Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids Using Your Cricut Machine

I don’t know about you, but finding the perfect costume can be a real struggle! The process usually ends up involving some form of DIY project because I can never find exactly what I’m looking for. That’s what happened for the Halloween Monster Mingle that I recently hosted for Oriental Trading Company.

I wanted everyone to be dressed in their “monstrous” best, but none of the costumes that I found were striking my fancy. So, as I tend to do, I pulled out my Cricut machine and started crafting up some designs. About an hour and a half later, a few solid tees and a solid baby romper were transformed into some super cute DIY Monster Halloween Costumes! Take a peek below to see how you can recreate these monstrously adorable costumes for your own little ghouls and goblins!

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5 Simple New Mom Gift Ideas using the Cricut Joy

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5 Simple New Mom Gift Ideas using the Cricut Joy

Just in case you’re one of the few people who hasn’t heard me shouting it from the rooftops, we have a grandbaby on the way!!! Our daughter got married last year and is pregnant with our very first grand little and we couldn’t be more excited!

With her due date fast approaching, and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to give my “soon-to-be-mama” baby girl something special to celebrate this incredible time in her life. You know I’m all about personal touches, so it will come as no surprise to you that I chose to “Cricut up” some custom goodies for her. What might surprise you, however, is what I used to do it!

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Our Top Cricut Maker Projects

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Our Top Cricut Maker Projects

If you’ve followed me for any period of time, it will come as no surprise to you that the Cricut Maker is my most favorite crafting tool that I own. It has helped me bring to life countless ideas, it’s helped me create custom, gorgeous, dream weddings for two of our kiddos, and it’s unveiled so many creative possibilities that I could only dream of before!

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DIY Sassy Little Lassie Shirt

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DIY Sassy Little Lassie Shirt

Your little girl will be the cutest clover in the patch when she sports this adorable DIY Sassy Little Lassie St. Patrick’s Day Shirt! Whether you’re heading to a St. Paddy’s Day celebration or just want your little one to show off her sassy spirit, this shamrock shirt is just too cute to resist. We created it for a St. Paddy’s Day Shenanigans Party and it was the perfect attire! Take a peek below for step-by-step instructions for creating one of your own.

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Galentine's Day Gift Idea

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Galentine's Day Gift Idea

Do you have a friend that’s always there for you when you need her, or a gal pal that might need a little pick-me-up this Valentine’s Day? Why not show her a little love and surprise her with this cute Galentine’s Day gift idea!

All you need to whip this gift together is an insulated bottle, our free printable Valentine’s Day tags and about 15 minutes to cut and apply some vinyl that you probably already have on hand. Easy peasy, affordable, and so cute! Get the quick “how to” below.

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Valentine's Day Classroom Gifts You Can Make with Your Cricut Machine

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Valentine's Day Classroom Gifts You Can Make with Your Cricut Machine

I’m a lover by nature, so anything Valentine’s Day related gives me all the happy feels. :)

What breaks my heart, however, is that we parents spend an outrageous amount of cash on classroom Valentines that just get a quick glance and then end up in the trash can. What a waste, right?

I decided that I wanted to come up with some Valentine’s Day Classroom Gifts that would actually be useful and might stick around for a while. So, I pulled out my Cricut Explore Air 2 and created some interactive Valentines that the kiddos can actually use…and they turned out pretty darn cute!

Take a peek below for two easy Valentine’s Day DIY Gifts that the kids will love!

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DIY Super Bowl Shirt with Cricut

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DIY Super Bowl Shirt with Cricut

Football game? What football game? When it comes to the Super Bowl, I am there for the snacks, y’all! Man, how I love football food! Warm + gooey dips, sticky chicken wings, savory sliders, super soft pretzels with cheese sauce…yum, yum, YUM! And it’s always greatly appreciated if everyone could keep quiet when the awesome commercials come on…please and thanks.

Anyone else feel the same? If so, this DIY Super Bowl Shirt is for you! You can make this baby for sooooo much less than a fancy football team jersey will cost ya, and you can wear it year after year, no matter what teams made it to the big game. That’s a win, if you ask me! Scroll down to learn how to make this shirt in a jiffy using your Cricut machine.

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Make a State Pride Hat Using Cricut and the EasyPress Mini

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Make a State Pride Hat Using Cricut and the EasyPress Mini

Baseball hats are basically part of my every day attire. Chances are, if you see me out and about running errands or if you pop by my house on any given day, you’ll catch me wearing a hat.

I’ve really been digging the State Pride Hat trend lately, but I haven’t been able to find a Virginia one that I love.

I thought about making my own with my Cricut machine and EasyPress, but because the front of the hat doesn’t lay flat, ironing the vinyl onto the hat with the EasyPress wasn’t really going to work well.

Then, almost like they were reading my mind, Cricut announced that they were releasing an EasyPress Mini!

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How to Create Wedding Invitation Sleeves Using the Cricut Maker

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How to Create Wedding Invitation Sleeves Using the Cricut Maker

The thing I love most about weddings is seeing how the bride and groom’s personalities and interests get infused into the wedding decor. It’s so cool to see all of the different styles and decorating ideas customized to fit the couple, don’t you think?

If you’ve been following along with me at all, either here on the blog or on social media, you know that we had two of our kiddos get married within 7 months of each other over the past year. It’s been a whirlwind year to say the least!

We used the heck out of both my Cricut Explore and my Cricut Maker to create absolutely perfect wedding decor for each kiddo’s special day…customized to fit each of their personalities. It’s those little, customized details that make the celebration so special!

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DIY Mother's Day Candy Flower Bouquet with Cricut and Martha Stewart

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DIY Mother's Day Candy Flower Bouquet with Cricut and Martha Stewart

This year for Mother’s Day, I thought it would be cool to kick it back to the elementary school days and create something from the heart. With the help of my Cricut Explore Air 2, Martha Stewart Special Edition, I was able to do just that! This DIY Mother’s Day Candy Flower Bouquet fits the bill perfectly. This gift is full of thoughtfulness and love, but it’s also full of chocolate, so you’re gonna win Mom over big, for sure! :)

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Personalized Bridal Shower Napkins with Cricut and Martha Stewart

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Personalized Bridal Shower Napkins with Cricut and Martha Stewart

We’re eleven weeks out from my daughter’s wedding and we’ve been busy, y’all! Every few weeks my bride-to-be, some of the girls in her wedding party, my mom, my daughter’s stepmom and my sister all come over to my house and we craft the day away. We’ve been making all kinds of goodies for the wedding! My house totally looks like a sweat shop with all those girls crafting in here. :) I seriously can’t wait to see how it all comes together on the wedding day!

In the middle of all the wedding planning, we’ve also been prepping for her Bridal Shower and a Bridesmaid’s Brunch. So much is happening I don’t even know which end is up. It’s crazy town over here!

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DIY Chalkboard Idea with Cricut and Martha Stewart

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DIY Chalkboard Idea with Cricut and Martha Stewart

How did we ever survive before post-it notes? I literally have them everywhere in my house reminding me of the gazillion, trillion things that I never can seem to remember on my own.

In an effort to get more organized (and maybe save a few hundred trees), I decided to find a way to ditch the paper notes and come up with a better way to keep track of that never-ending “to do” list.

Now, I know that I can use my phone or computer to keep reminder lists, but if you’re a visual person like I am, you perform much better if you can actually see the list.

When I was picking up some poster board at the Dollar Store last week, I spotted some clipboards on the shelf and a light bulb went off in my head. I had gotten a shipment of fun-colored Martha Stewart paints in the mail a week earlier...what if I used those paints to jazz up the clipboards and used those to keep my lists organized? Cricut carries Chalkboard Vinyl, so I could cut some of that, put it on top of the paint, and have a super cute new DIY Chalkboard to replace all those post-it notes.

Y’all! They turned out SO CUTE!!! Get the easy, fun DIY below.

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80s-Inspired DIY Table Runner

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80s-Inspired DIY Table Runner

Sometimes the simplest projects are the coolest, and this 80s-Inspired DIY Table Runner happens to be one of the simplest, coolest projects you’ll ever see!

We recently threw a “Bad to the Bone” 80s-Inspired Halloween Party, and this super cute DIY added a ton of flair to the festivities…and it was so easy to make!

The great thing about this is that you can use it for any 80s themed party; it doesn’t have to be just for Halloween. Simply leave out the pumpkins and you can use this idea any time of year!

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80s-Inspired Favor Buckets

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80s-Inspired Favor Buckets

These 80s-Inspired Favor Buckets are totally rad, dude! We used them for our recent “Bad to the Bone” 80s-Inspired Halloween Party, but these fun little favors can be used any time of the year. Take a peek below for the super easy DIY.

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DIY Tile Coasters with Cricut Permanent Vinyl

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DIY Tile Coasters with Cricut Permanent Vinyl

Summer is in full swing, and I don't know about where y'all live, but here in Virginia it's been hot!  We've definitely been doing our share of summertime sippin' to keep cool, but you won't hear me complain about that.  ;)

In the spirit of sippin,' today's post is a super cute, summer-inspired project, which just so happens to be the perfect resting spot for your summer sips...DIY Tile Coasters.

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Succulent Bridal Shower featuring Cricut, Martha Stewart, and Michaels

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Succulent Bridal Shower featuring Cricut, Martha Stewart, and Michaels

Hey guys!  If you caught my last blog post, then you know that an epic collaboration is going down between Cricut, Martha Stewart, and Michaels, and you know that I am one of the lucky gals who gets to work with them and create fun party inspiration for YOU as a result!

I have been having so much fun creating and styling with these goodies, and I'm super excited to share my latest project with you, a Succulent Bridal Shower! 

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Fun Ways to Use Cricut Iron-on Designs

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Fun Ways to Use Cricut Iron-on Designs

Y'all.  Our family has grown, and we are in LOVE!!! 

Meet Banks, our daughter's new English lab puppy {and our newest obsession}!  She is sweet, fluffy, curvy, and so darn adorable!  (I mean, just look how she fills out that outfit...can you even handle it)?!!

And while we're talking about the outfit...is it not the cutest?!!!  You guys, I made it, in minutes, using the new Cricut Iron-on Designs!

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DIY Cinco de Mayo Shirt Using the NEW Patterned Iron-On from Cricut!

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DIY Cinco de Mayo Shirt Using the NEW Patterned Iron-On from Cricut!

Bring on the chippin', dippin,' and margarita sippin' y'all!  Cinco de Mayo is on it's way, and I can't wait!  To celebrate the occasion, I created a fun little DIY Cinco de Mayo shirt, and it turned out so cute that I thought I'd share it with you.  :)

All of my loves collided for this project, and I am obsessed.  

What's got me so excited?  Well, I got to use my Cricut Maker and Cricut EasyPress, which always make me happy.  Then, I got to use the new Cricut EasyPress Mat, which is so convenient. But then, y'all...then...are you ready for this?  I got to use the newly released Cricut Patterned Iron-On!  They didn't release just any old patterns either, y'all.  They released adorable patterns...including my absolute FAVE...watercolor iron-on!!!!! 

This is a total game changer, you guys!  We can mix and match patterns to create one-of-a-kind designs!  I mean, just look at that cactus.  The pattern on the iron-on adds so much more to the design!!! 

The possibilities are endless, too.  You can make fun shirts like this.  You can use it on throw pillows in your home decor.  How about making Mom a fun tote for Mother's Day?  So darn exciting!!!

All in all, there are 9 sampler packs of patterned iron-on to choose from, each with three 12" x 17" sheets in three different designs, so there is something for everyone!  I already have a list of things I want to make, but for now, let me walk you through making this fun Cinco de Mayo shirt!  

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St. Patrick's Day DIY Pinch Proof Bracelets

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St. Patrick's Day DIY Pinch Proof Bracelets

It's inevitable.  Either you're going to forget to wear green on St. Paddy's Day, or you're going to come across someone that did.

Well, if you make these St. Patrick's Day DIY Pinch Proof Bracelets, you can save yourself... and any greenless gals you come across...some potential pinch problems! 

They're ridiculously easy to throw together, they're super inexpensive, but what I love most about them is that they will totally brighten someone's day!

Take some to work with you.  Or to the grocery store.  Send some to school with your kiddos.  They are guaranteed to bring a smile to someone else's face...even yours!

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