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{Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments

{Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments

Posted on December 20, 2023December 22, 2023 by jenny

It’s been a while since I got my Cricut machine out but I couldn’t resist using it to make some galvanised gift tags. These are so quick and easy to make and can be used on a gift bag or to decorate the Christmas tree. {Cricut made} galvanised gift tag ornaments supplies: Galvanised gift tags…

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{Cricut made} Hocus Pocus Mason Jar Craft

{Cricut made} Hocus Pocus Mason Jar Craft

Posted on September 10, 2022 by jenny

We are so excited to celebrate Halloween next month. The shops are full of Halloween decor and we have been busy planning a Halloween costume for our pup to wear when we go Trick or Treating. I am excited to start watching Halloween films with the kids, especially Hocus Pocus 2 which comes out soon….

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{Cricut Infusible Ink} Bridgerton tote bag

{Cricut Infusible Ink} Bridgerton tote bag

Posted on March 25, 2022May 16, 2024 by jenny

With Bridgerton Season 2 just about to drop of Netflix I’ve been on the look out for Bridgerton crafts! I found some really fun svg’s on Etsy and thought I would make myself a tote bag for work. The svg I found featured a pretty floral design with the words The Social Season Is Upon…

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Cricut-made Bridgerton quotation sign

Cricut-made Bridgerton quotation sign

Posted on March 23, 2022May 16, 2024 by jenny

I’m so excited for the return of Bridgerton on our screens this week. I don’t have any good series to watch at the moment and it feels like I’ve been waiting forĀ  this show for months! Over the weekend I took part in an online workshop to embroider a Bridgerton inspired hoop. It made me…

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Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations

Baby Yoda Easter egg decorations {Cricut made}

Posted on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022 by jenny

My 11 year old is the biggest fan of Baby Yoda or Grogu. He loves watching the Mandalorian and he has lots of Baby Yoda gifts for his birthday! With Easter coming up next month I wanted to make some Baby Yoda themed decorations and came up with these fun Cricut made Baby Yoda/Grogu Easter…

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Easy Cricut vinyl decal tutorial

How to make vinyl decals with your Cricut

Posted on March 13, 2022 by jenny

It seems a while since I got my Cricut out but I had an idea of something I wanted to make and had a fun afternoon crafting. I recently bought some vintage stoneware pots from eBay and knew that they would look great with my favourite quotations on them. The pots were in good condition…

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Cricut The Polar Express Bell decor

Cricut The Polar Express Bell decor

Posted on December 7, 2021December 8, 2021 by jenny

Have you started watching Christmas films yet? We’ve watched a few of our favourites, they are a great way to wind down with the kids at the weekend. They are both so excited about the end of term (although I have another few weeks of work!). We all enjoy The Polar Express and todays craft…

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Personalised pumpkin decoration for kids

Personalised pumpkin decoration for kids {Cricut made}

Posted on October 14, 2021 by jenny

I love adding a few new personalised decorations each year. I wanted to use my Cricut to personalise some wooden blanks I bought from Hobbycraft. A lick of paint and some black vinyl was all that was needed to make these cute personalised pumpkin decoration for kids. Equipment used: Wooden blank pumpkin shapes from Hobbycraft…

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Halloween Cricut Farmhouse Signs

Halloween Cricut Farmhouse Signs

Posted on September 30, 2021October 4, 2021 by jenny

We are off to the pumpkin patch this week and I can’t wait to kick off our Halloween celebrations. I know Halloween doesn’t fall until the end of the month but Halloween gives us a much needed colour boost at this time of year. I love adding to our Halloween decorations each year and couldn’t…

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