How do the Cricut® machines work?

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Hello there! Today I’m excited to continue with my Cricut Question Series. You can find question 1 here & question 2 here & question 3 here & question 4 here & question 5 here & question 6 here & question 7 here. Today we are going to tackle question 8 ~ How do the Cricut machines work? Yes, I said machines! ;) In addition to the popular Cricut Explore Air™ machines, Cricut also has the adorable Cricut Cuttlebug™. Today I’m excited to show you how I used both of these machines to make this adorable butterfly birthday box. Let’s get started!

Chalkboard Pennant + 9 Chalkboard Inspired Projects {tutorial}

Good morning! Whew! What a busy week we’ve had over here! It’s tough getting back into the swing of things after spring break. Buuuut we made it! Yay! I’m so glad it’s Friday. Annnnd this weekend we have General Conference, our first soccer games & my son’s mission call should be here any day! Eek! I wanted to pop in really quick to share this simple Chalkboard Pennant plus some of my favorite Chalkboard Inspired Projects that I’ve shared over the past years. Enjoy!

Be Thankful Folders {tutorial}

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Hello! I just wanted to pop in really quick to share this super fun & simple tutorial using the folder with insert die from We R Memory Keepers. I first saw this die over A Pumpkin & a Princess a few months ago. I just had to have it! ;) I used it to make these cute Be Thankful Folders for a Relief Society activity we had at my house last week. We had everyone write what they were thankful for inside. Everyone thought they were so cute! These would also make super cute place cards for Thanksgiving, too. So keep reading to see how easy they are to make.

Capri Sun Clippies {tutorial} #CapriSunMomFactor

I made these stylish Capri Sun clippies using Capri Sun pouches as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars. #CapriSunMomFactor

Hello! It’s almost time for school! Yay! That means cute outfits, brand new school supplies, sipping on a Capri Sun from your lunch kit & having lots of fun. :) My kiddos love Capri Sun drinks, and I love that Capri Sun products have no artificial flavors, colors, dyes or preservatives. That’s why you see them in my kid’s lunches. Annnnd I have to admit my crafty side LOVES that after the kiddos are finished drinking them we can make something out of the empty pouches! ha! ;) Today I’m excited to show you how to make these easy Capri Sun clippies using empty Capri Sun pouches & a few other supplies. Aren’t they adorable? They are perfect for back to school, don’t you think? ;) So keep reading to see how easy they are to make. :)

Cupcake Ring Liners with Party Flags #wermemorykeepers

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Hello! I hope you’ve had a great week! :) Yesterday we celebrated my oldest son’s birthday. I can’t believe how fast they grow up! This weekend we are going to be busy doing things around the house, & we’ll probably squeeze in a little swimming, too. ;) Today I am excited to bring you another fun party project using some amazing We R Memory Keepers products. Cupcakes are some of my favorite things to serve at parties. Annnnnd when you dress them up with cupcake ring liners & party flags they will be so cute! So keep reading to see how you can make these for your next party. It’s so easy! :)

DIY Cards for Father’s Day + over 45 more gift ideas

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Hello! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend. We are working like crazy to finish up the last little bit on our sun room & new deck. Final inspection is tomorrow! Eek! It feels like we are on an episode of Extreme Home Makeover. Only I don’t have a team of designers coming in to decorate! Bummer! ;) It’s also the last day of school for my kiddos! Yay! So lots of fun things happening around our house. Well, Father’s Day is sneaking up on us quick! So today I’m excited to show you some fun & simple DIY Cards for Father’s Day made with my Evolution & a cute shirt & tie card die from We R Memory Keepers. Plus I have links to over 45 more Father's Day gift ideas. So keep reading. :)

Dessert Box Party Favors {tutorial}

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Hello! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. We were busy hanging sheetrock all weekend. I’m hoping to paint our new room soon. Annnd tomorrow is my oldest daughter’s 13th birthday! Yes, as of this week we will have two teenagers in the house. Crazy! :)

I told you last month that I was a member of the Lifestyle Studios Party Design Team. So each month I will be bringing you fun party ideas using We R Memory Keepers & Lifestyle Crafts products. This month I am excited to share these cute (& so easy) dessert box party favors. I made them for my daughter’s friends. :)

Genius Ultimate Cutting Platform {tutorial} #imagenius #LifestyleCrafts

A few weeks ago I told you about some of the fun things Lifestyle Crafts has been doing lately all centered around their ah-mazing new Genius Ultimate Cutting Platform.  All this week you can follow along over on the Lifestyle Crafts blog as they share more Genius fun. #imagenius

I have a Genius Ultimate Cutting Platform that I love using. So I thought I’d share a little tutorial on how it all works. :)

Craft Organization in a Small Space {label tutorial} #LifestyleCrafts

watermelon lemonade straw toppers {Lifestyle Crafts}