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Nautical Pizza Pan Wreath

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine.

Turn a pizza pan into a nautical wreath for your front with this easy Nautical Pizza Pan Wreath tutorial using the Cricut Joy!  It’s an easy way to decorate your home for summer! 


My little sister and brother-in-law are in the process of moving into their first home.  It’s such an exciting time for them and I can’t wait to see the house when it’s all painted, furnished, and they’re settled.  In the meantime, I’ve been working on some easy home decor craft ideas with my sister using my Cricut Joy.  It’s such an easy machine to use when I’m doing simple crafts or even if I want to craft at my sister’s house in the future. 

I had asked her if she had a wreath for her front door.  She didn’t, so I told her I would make her one.  One of the easiest ways to decorate your home and make it feel welcome is by hanging a wreath on your front door!  My sister’s very into anchors, so we decided to make a nautical themed wreath that’s perfect for this time of year! 

How to Make a Nautical Pizza Pan Wreath

 
We decided to make a pizza pan wreath.  Pizza pans make a great base for wreaths and hanging signs since they’re a flat surface that can easily be painted and decorated with vinyl and other embellishments. 


The first thing I did was spray paint the pizza pan navy blue and let it dry overnight.  While the paint dried, I started my vinyl design in Design Space.  Instead of a wreath that said “welcome” on it, my sister wanted her wreath to say “ahoy.”  Super cute, right?  So I made sure I got Cricut Joy vinyl in nautical, beachy colors.  


We decided on using silver shimmer vinyl for the anchor, white vinyl for the wording, and teal from the Beachside Sampler to make the “o” in “ahoy” a ship wheel instead. 



I was able to apply the anchor and ship wheel without transfer tape. But since the lettering was in two pieces, I applied it to the pan with transfer tape.  Then, I carefully peeled it off so I didn’t take any of the paint with it.  


Once all of my vinyl was applied, I added some nautical rope around the edge of the pan, creating a loop at the top for hanging. Then, I covered the ends of the rope with a burlap bow.

SUPPLIES

STEPS

  1. Spray paint the front of the pizza pan navy blue.  Allow it to dry overnight. 
  2. Open the Nautical Pizza Pan Wreath Project in Design Space.  Resize, if necessary.  Then, click “make it.”
  3. Follow the directions to make each color vinyl without a mat.  
  4. Starting with the anchor, weed the design and place it in the center of the pizza pan (use Transfer Tape, if desired).
  5. Follow by adding “ahoy!” centered across the anchor.
  6. Then, add the ship wheel in place of the “o.”
  7. Measure nautical rope around the edge of the pizza pan.  Glue it in place using a hot glue gun.  Make sure to leave a loop unglued at the top for hanging.
  8. Once the glue has dried completely, you can hang your new wreath! 


Using the Cricut Joy makes it easy to swap between different colors of Cricut Smart Materials without using a mat.  Just plug in the machine, load your first vinyl color, and cut!  Most personalized projects can be done in 15 minutes or less! 

The Cricut Joy is small and portable making it easy to craft anywhere!  Even on-the-go!  Just pack up some vinyl and use the Design Space app to create your next home decor design! 


Did you make this Nautical Pizza Pan Wreath? Share it on social media using the hashtag #livinglavidadiy. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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Everything You Need to Know About the Cricut Maker

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you’re interested in getting a Cricut Maker, learn all about this amazing machine, the tools it uses, materials it can cut, projects you can make, and so much more!

Spending more time at home has meant spending more time working on projects and investing in new tools and craft supplies. I have been getting a lot of questions lately about my Cricut machines and the Cricut Maker, in particular. So today, I wanted to answer some of these questions for you!

Let me just say that I would recommend this machine to anyone! I started my Cricut journey with the Explore Air 2, but the Maker can do so much more! Just like Cricut’s other machines, the Maker is used alongside Design Space to create beautiful crafts with different materials and cutting tools.

Is a Cricut Maker worth the price?

The Cricut Maker is currently $369.99 and, in my opinion, worth every penny! I have done so much with this machine from making home decor, holiday decorations, and even making gifts for family and friends! It’s an investment, but once you start to create with it, you’ll find it’s worth the cost. I use my Maker all the time!

Besides the purchase of this amazing machine, you’ll also get access to Design Space – Cricut’s program that allows you to create and customize thousands of projects through their collection of images, shapes, text, and more (you can even upload your own designs and fonts).

If you’re just getting started on your Cricut journey, you might want to consider purchasing a bundle. You’ll not only get the Maker machine, but a variety of blades, mats, tools you’ll need to get crafting!

What makes the Maker different from other Cricut machines?

The Cricut Maker is different than other Cricut machines because of its cutting capabilities. The Maker can cut over 300 different materials with 10x the strength of Cricut’s other machines.

It also has an adaptive tool system that allows you to easily switch between pens and different tools. The gears that you see on top of the cutting tools allow them to move in every direction possible for precise, clean cuts! You can even buy tools to engrave, deboss, score, and more! Seriously – once you buy one tool, you’ll want to keep adding to your collection!

And just like Cricut’s other machines, the Maker is easy to use, taking you step-by-step through every project you make!

What materials can I cut?

What I really love about my Cricut Maker is the ability to cut so many different materials! I’ve cut everything from vinyl, paper, leather, and even wood! This is just a small sampling of the materials you can cut with the Maker!

The list goes on! I’m always amazed at how effortlessly my Maker can cut through different materials! If you love sewing, this machine can cut plenty of patterns and fabric for sewing projects. Paper crafts are made with ease (I love making homemade cards and gift tags!). And if you love wood crafts, like I do, there are different types of wood you can cut with this machine!

What I wish I knew when I got my Cricut Maker

Knowing how much the Cricut Maker could do, I was honestly a little intimidated by it at first. Don’t be! Just like Cricut’s other machines, it’s so easy to set up. I was nervous to jump into my first project – that wasn’t a simple vinyl or paper craft – but there are plenty of tutorials online to help you get started. Just wait until you go down that rabbit hole of fun projects!

I honestly wish I knew how much I’d be using different tools because I probably would have invested in different tips to begin with. Once you have the QuickSwap™ Drive Housing, you can easily swap out tips to make working on projects even easier! I also wish I had invested in different mat types and sizes. The StandardGrip mat is great for most projects, but the StrongGrip mat is great for projects made with heavier materials.

Like these garden stakes I recently made! You’ll need a knife blade, basswood, black fine point pen, and a StrongGrip mat. I usually tape down the sides of my wood to secure it a little better even though the mat has a good grip on it.

These stakes took no time to make! First, the quotes were drawn onto them with the pen and then cut with the knife blade. If you want to easily make your own, just open the garden stake project I created in Design Space and follow the steps to make this simple Cricut craft!

Want to see what else you can make with the Cricut Maker? Check out these other projects I’ve made!

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Five Ways to Get Organized with Cricut Joy

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine.

Make spring cleaning and organizing a breeze with these 5 easy ways to get organized with Cricut Joy and Smart Materials!


Have you been doing a lot more cleaning and organizing lately? Not only is it spring cleaning time, but spending more time indoors has given me the itch to straighten up and get things in order around here! So far, I’ve gotten rid of clutter in the attic, reorganized closets and cabinets, and did some deep cleaning around the house. I also managed to add some labels to storage thanks to my new Cricut Joy!

The Cricut Joy is Cricut’s newest cutting machine. It’s light and portable so you can craft anywhere! This compact machine gives you the option of using mats thanks to Cricut’s line of Smart Materials that come in extended sizes with up to a 20 foot repeated cut capability! The projects are endless with this little machine that can do so much (including making cards)!


The Cricut Joy recently helped me get organized around the house. I was able to carry the machine from room-to-room – even the kitchen – and just had to plug it in! In no time at all, I made labels for baking ingredients, labels for craft supplies, and even made planner stickers to motivate me to use my planner more!

Just like Cricut’s other machines, you can also write with Cricut Joy! There’s an entire collection of Cricut Joy pens to write in a variety of styles and colors! The ability to write made it even easier to get some of my storage labeled! Take a look at these five simple projects to help you get organized with Cricut Joy!

Five Ways to Get Organized with Cricut Joy

 

Label ingredients in the kitchen

I’ve been doing a bit more baking than usual lately and stocking up on ingredients like nuts and chocolate chips when I can. To keep these ingredients fresh and within easy reach, I stored them in airtight plastic containers and made labels for them.

Personalize mail bins in the office

In our home office, we have three separate mail bins. The first bin is where we keep new mail or mail addressed to both of us, the second bin is for my mail, and the last bin is for my husband’s mail. Every once in a while, a piece of my husband’s mail ends up in my bin, or my husband ends up opening something of mine that ended up in his bin. Adding “his,” “hers,” and “ours” labels lessens the confusion.

Organize craft supplies

A few months ago, I bought small, plastic containers to sort some of my craft supplies. Since the containers are out in the open, I wanted to add labels to them that looked simple and clean. So I used the Smart Label Writable Vinyl to cut labels and also use a Cricut Joy pen to write what was being stored in each container.

Organize the bathroom closet

Our bathroom closet was a bit of a mess before I got to organize it. We have cleaning products, hair products, towels, and all of my skincare and makeup stored in there. I was able to stick some labels on my storage to designate space for my hair ties, nail polish, and makeup. It’s made it way easier to find what I’m looking for while keeping the space neat and organized!

Make planner stickers

Each day kind of blends into the next lately, so I wanted to make sure I was making use out of my planner. The easiest way to motivate myself to use my planner is with new planner stickers! I cut some simple designs, like flags and check marks, out of Adhesive Backed Deluxe Paper in pretty floral and striped designs.

How to Make Kitchen Storage Labels

 


1. Open the pantry labels project in Design Space. Go through the labels and delete the labels you won’t be using.


2. Resize the labels, if necessary, and change the color, if desired.


3. Once it’s time to cut, you’ll be prompted to choose a mat option. I have been cutting without a mat for most projects.


4. The last thing to do is get your material loaded and hit go!


5. Then, peel and stick the label with transfer tape onto the storage container of your choice.

How to Make Writable Storage Labels

 


1. Open the Craft Supplies Labels project in Design Space or search for a label shape in images.


2. Resize and duplicate the image as many times as needed.


3. Then, choose a font style making sure it’s set to “writing.” This lets the Cricut Joy know you want to use a pen with this project. Type in each label space, then send to cut.


4. Review your labels. Then, follow the prompts on screen to set each tool for writing and cutting.


5. The ink dries pretty fast, but I usually allow a little time for it to dry completely. Then, you can peel and stick the labels easily without transfer tape.

How to Make Planner Stickers

 


1. Open the planner stickers project in Design Space or search for images and shapes you would like to use as stickers.


2. I chose a simple flag and check mark design. Then, I resized and duplicated the images and changed the color of each shape to reflect the color paper I was using.


3. I used a Light Grip Mat for this project, so I selected that option to load my materials.


4. Then, I cut each color as prompted.


5. Finally, I trimmed my stickers and peeled off the excess paper to make small sticker sheets to keep in my planner.


If getting the house organized is next on your spring cleaning list, keep the Cricut Joy in mind for easy labeling! The Cricut Joy and Cricut Joy materials are now available online and in-store. Learn more about this impressive, little machine on Cricut.com!

Did you get organized with any of these Cricut Joy ideas? Share on social media using the hashtag #livinglavidadiy. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

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Couldn’t Love You S’more Valentine’s Day Treat Topper

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Treat classroom friends or loved ones to something sweet when you make this s’mores gift and Couldn’t Love You S’more Valentine’s Day Treat Topper!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.


One of my goals for this year is to make more paper crafts.  Over the holidays, I had cut gift tags and envelopes with my Cricut Explore Air 2 and loved how easy they were to make!  Another one of my goals for the year is to work with features and tools I haven’t worked with before.  So I got myself a Single Scoring Wheel, some pretty cardstock, and made a printable treat topper using the Print Then Cut feature in Design Space.

I have to admit, I had a little trouble with this project at first.  I couldn’t get the image and text to print without going straight into a continuous cutting step that also cut the text and images.  Being relatively new to Cricut and Design Space, I ended up looking up tutorials, but came up short on answers.  Thankfully, I know some amazing Cricut makers who were able to help me out!

The Cricut Flatten Feature

 
When I initially started this project and realized that the text and images were going to be cut, I would stop the machine after the perimeter was cut.  I was kind of tricking it and then moving on to the second cut.  Turns out, I didn’t need to do that at all!

There’s a feature in Design Space that I hadn’t used before this project called “flatten.”  It literally flattens the design into a single image (instead of layers of text and images) and tells the machine not to cut it.  Brilliant! 

That little feature could have saved me a lot of time and frustration had I known what its function was!  But now that I do, I definitely see a lot more printable Cricut projects in my future! 


So let me tell you about these adorable treat toppers!  I love s’mores.  I love them so much that one year, I ditched having a birthday cake for homemade s’mores toasted over a fire in our backyard!  With Valentine’s Day coming up, s’mores have become the inspiration for this easy craft!

All you need to make this sweet treat is some cellophane bags, graham crackers, Hershey bars (I got the XL ones), marshmallows, and my treat topper design in Design Space.  Follow the instructions to create s’mores goodie bags for loved ones or classroom gifts!

Couldn’t Love You S’more Valentine’s Day Treat Topper

 


The first step was to create the treat topper tag.  I did so by opening up a square shape in the shapes option.  Then, I added a score line through the center (also found in shapes).  



Next, I searched for s’mores images.  I wanted a simple s’mores image to use in my treat topper design, so I chose the first one.  Then, I picked out a few hearts to add to the design.  There are a ton to choose from in Design Space’s image library!


I arranged my images on my treat topper template, changed the colors of some of the hearts, and added text.  Then, I decided to make this a layered treat topper, so I duplicated the square, made it red, and added a score line.  


Here’s where I finally figured out how to make a printable image in Design Space! So after your design is created, go to the right sidebar and select all of the text and images, plus the white square (just the white square, not the score line).  Click Flatten.  This will make everything one single image and tell the machine to only cut the square shape. Then, select the flattened square and the score line.  Hit Attach and then Make It! 



Following the instructions on the screen, send the treat topper to the printer (you can print more than one copy).  Choose the correct printer location and turn off the “bleed” option.  You’ll notice a black outline around the image once it’s printed.  That’s okay.  The machine will cut inside of that line to create the treat topper.


Once your design is printed, set it on a Light Grip Mat and load it into the machine.  The screen in Design Space will prompt you to load the Single Scoring Wheel first.  Then, you’ll switch to the Fine Point Blade.  It’s all very easy to do with the Maker’s adaptive tool system! 



Continue with the red cardstock.  Then, you can glue one topper on top of the other, fold, and attach to bags filled with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers!

SUPPLIES

STEPS

  1. Power on the Cricut Maker and open the Couldn’t Love You S’more Valentine’s Day Treat Topper Design in Design Space.
  2. If necessary, resize the design.  Then, hit “Make It” and follow the instructions to print.
  3. Load white cardstock in the printer (you may need to cut it to fit) and send to printer.  
  4. Once the design is printed, place the cardstock on a Light Grip Mat and load it into the Maker.  
  5. Load the Single Scoring Wheel, as prompted in Design Space, and hit “go.”
  6. Then, switch to the Fine Point Blade to cut the design.
  7. Load the red cardstock into the machine and continue.
  8. Once both toppers are cut, glue the white layer on top of the red layer and fold.
  9. Fill a cellophane bag with graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate.
  10. Close the bag and attach the treat topper with a stapler to make an adorable and delicious Valentine’s Day gift! 


These turned out so cute that my sister-in-law asked me to make some for my niece’s class!  Of course, Aunt Jess was happy to make them for her! I hope her classroom friends enjoy their sweet Valentine’s Day treat! 

Did you make these treat toppers for Valentine’s Day?  Let me see ’em!  Make sure to tag me @lavidaholoka with the hashtag #livinglavidadiy!

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