...More Simple Cricut Gifts

Hello Everyone! I know many of us may vacation over the summer and have family trips, or trips to visit distant (in space, not relation) relatives. I know many of us crafters (including me) love to make small personalized items for family members. This post also has ideas for easy Cricut gifts.

These are door signs, great for bedrooms. I kept it easy on myself and used the same 2 designs. It is much easier to work this way, you can cut out 2 of each image). I used 4x8 pieces of chipboard for each sign. On the girls' I added cream 4x8 cardstock, red letters, and a princess hat. On the boys' I added 4x8 bright blue cardstock, navy blue letters, and a alligator. (all paper by recollections @ Michael's, except princess hat [making memories-cosmopolitan stack])

I cut all of the letters out from George & Basic Shapes, I used 'shadow' for the letters. I think that chunky letters are cute.
I cut the Alligator from Create A Critter. A little hint to same some paper- Instead of cutting the (base) gator image in black and then cutting layer one in navy,  I just cut the base in navy... not a huge deal to have navy eyes... that's all the black (base) is used for. This is the first time I have cut the Alligator; it is cute, but still boyish (sometimes I find Create A Critter can be a little cutesy for boy projects).

I LOVE this! I cut the princess hat out using the Sweet Treats cartridge. I used this same cut in this project. As you can see in the 2nd picture, I added cotton candy stickles to the heart on the princess hat, and xmas red stickles on the letters in small dots.

...GASP...that was a long post! Have a great day and stop back later for more crafty fun!

Create A Critter Birdie Card

This is a super simple card using the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge. This would make a great birthday, thankyou, or hello card.

Owl Card

Hey Everyone! Today I made a card for one of my best friend's birthday! Create a Critter is my go-to cartridge whenever I need to make a cute card for someone. It turned out so adorable- How could I not share? The owl color combination was inspired my My Pink Stamper's Owl Card.

Recipe:

8 1/2 by 5 1/2 Blue Card Stock for Base

4 by 5 1/4 Pink Card Stock for Layer

4 by (about) 3 Striped Patterned Paper by MakingMemories

Happy Birthday Stamp & Brown Ink

Owl cut from Create-a-Critter at 3 or 3 1/2 (ahhh...I forgot)

Googly Eyes (I got mine at the dollar store)

Sheer Brown Ribbon

Good Luck Cards

These are two identical cards I made for friends who were in a play on Friday. The Pandas were cut with create a critter at 3 inches. The inside is a simple 'GOOD LUCK' stamp by ThePaperStudio from Hobby Lobby. Thanks for stopping by!

Simple Cricut Gifts

Hello Everyone! As we approach the holidays, you might want to make small gifts for friends and family. These are fast, simple, cute, & inexpensive. These are the kinds of projects that people can use and enjoy.

This is a container from a chow mein noodle container. I covered it with some pink heart paper I got for Christmas.

I used George & Basic Shapes for the Letters and flower. I simply tied a bow through the button, and adhered it with some dimensional photo mounting tape. The fibers around the top are wrapped and tied.

This is a simple grey spiral bound notebook. I was going to cover it, but I decided not to. I am glad I didn't(:

The pengiun is cut from Create at Critter at 4 1/2. This is honestly the biggest thing I have ever cut anything from this cartridge.

I embossed the scarf with the Cuttlebug, using their Swiss Dots Folder, and then added a tad on blue ink  to make the spots more obvious.

I used the penguin's body to cover up the "70 PAGES, SINGLE SUBJECT NOTEBOOK"

Dinosuar Mini Page

This is a 6x6 Page I made for the album I got at target. You can see it in THIS video. I used Create a Critter to cut everything.

Thanksgiving Turkey Card

Hello Everyone! Today I have a Thanksgiving Turkey Card. I should have some more holiday videos this weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

Ingredients:

Blue, Red, Orange, Brown, & Light Brown Cardstock

8 1/2 by 4 1/4 Green Cardstock

Christmas Red Stickles

Thanks Stamp (PaperStudio at HobbyLobby)

Martha Stewart Metallic Ink Set

Pop Dots & Gel-Adhesive

Halloween Home Decor Project

As you probably know, today is Halloween(: Although I love Halloween, this day opens up the Holiday Season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years), which always seems to come and pass so fast...I'm already stocking up on Christmas paper and stamps, so those cards will come soon! So anyway, here is a last minute project that is easy, and fairly quick!

Recipe:

Cereal Box (You can also use chipboard)

Grocery Bag (you can use kraft paper)

Martha Stewart Metallics Ink Set

$1 Halloween Stamp from Michael's

George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge

Create-a-Critter Cricut Cartridge

Cuttlebug Skull & Crossbones Duo

Purple, Orange, and Brown Cardstock

Tweet Card

Hobby Lobby Haul

Yesterday I went to Hobby Lobby, looking for card stock and/or pattern paper. I found both, and at pretty good prices(:

Also, I made some magnets using create a critter that are great for the refrigerator or a locker(:

Create a Critter Bear Card

Today I finally made a video using Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge! It is a simple bear card. I meant to add pink ribbon, but, forgot to before I adhered down the paper.



Recipe:

Paper: The Paper Studio, K&Co- brights and recycled/remake

Cartridge: Create a Critter

Stamp: Hello Stamp from Stampabilities word set

Cali's Owl Card

Trust me, I LOVE create a critter, but I just haven't gotten around to filming a video (: So, we had reached 100 subscribers, and I didn't want to leave everyone without a video, so Cali made a project for you guys(: She put it all together on a video. I will (hopefully) be doing another video within the week! There are so many great features to create a critter, so I will probably be showcasing it(:

Create-a-Critter!

I received Create a Critter in the mail today!! I had the winning bid a few days ago of $32 (with shipping). The description of the item on ebay wasn't too detailed, so I was a little worried about the condition...but I opened the box and everything was great! I did notice that it wasn't in the original plastic outer packaging and the reward sheet wasn't in the box; not a huge deal... I don't think I would ever get enough points to buy anything(:

Loving Sure Cuts A Lot, I am not a huge cartridge person (with my Cricut, I got the Celebrations, George, and Mini Monograms cartridges; so I didn't realize how great the newer ones are) So far I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Create-a-Critter. I haven't played with it too much, but I can think of about a million occasions and projects that it can be used for(: There are sooooo many images and phrases that make the cartridge worth it!