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Holiday Cards for Crafters with Cricut

November 16, 2017 by girlinspired 1 Comment

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

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

Oh my goodness, I can’t stop making alllll the things with my Cricut Maker. Yes, it can cut fabric, yes it can cut felt and wood and every single thing. But sometimes we just need to pull out all that scrapbook paper we hoarded over the years and CUT PAPER! I was scrolling through some of the images and projects in the design room and I came across the absolute CUTEST holiday cards ever. So I made them. And they are adorable!

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

Can you even stand it? Raise your hand if the wood-paneled station wagon takes you straight back to your childhood? It does for me! And if you remember alllll my Christmas projects and decor last year, you know I love a good Christmas tree flopped on top of a car. Remember the DIY snow globes and my iron-on pillow for my Christmas porch decor?? Yes!! This girl loves nostalgia and a vintage vibe for her Christmas cheer!

Create these festive and beautiful Christmas pillows with custom iron-on designs.

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

So, I don’t really think you need a step-by-step. Simply click right onto the card project, print out instructions if you need them (but basically you just cut and glue the pieces together) and follow each prompt to pop your different colored sheets of cardstock into your Cricut machine. I used my Maker machine, but you could use whichever machine you have!

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

This is what my phone screen looks like – click click and 5 minutes after I found this cute project, my machine was cutting it out. It truly couldn’t be easier. Assemble with a glue stick and PRESTO! Done!!

How CUTE are these Holiday Cards made with Cricut?

Do your kids all have the WHOLE week off from school next week? I’m thinking I’m just going to hand mine the bin of cardstock, some gluesticks, and a Cricut and let them go crazy with snowflakes and trees and whatever they want, yes? Now go make all the holiday cards and any other paper-y things you can think of! And if you don’t have a Cricut yet, GUESS WHAT? You can win one!!!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafting, Giveaway, Holiday Inspiration, Products We Love Tagged With: Christmas cards, crafts, Cricut Maker, DIY cards, holiday cards, paper crafts

8 Reasons to LOVE Cricut EasyPress

November 3, 2017 by girlinspired Leave a Comment

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

How much do you love using heat transfer vinyl/iron-on vinyl?  It’s one of my favorite crafting supplies – I have whipped out throw pillows, graphic tees, monograms, accented bags, and the list goes on.  Heat transfer vinyl is so much fun to use in conjunction with my Cricut cutting machines.  And NOW, Cricut has come out with yet another product to make things even easier!  Today I’m going to give you 8 more reasons why I (and you!) love iron-on vinyl with the Cricut EasyPress.

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

If you’ve used iron-on vinyl for projects in the past, you may have stumbled on my least favorite part of the process – the actual ironing on of the product.  Particularly since we now have a variety of vinyl types to use – glitter, foil, standard lite, etc., it can be tricky knowing just how high to heat our iron and just how long to wiggle it around all over the project.  After all the design work, the last thing I want is to mess up my cut images during the transfer process OR not iron them on securely and have them peel off later.  Enter the EasyPress!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

The EasyPress is a nifty little machine that has a flat, even surface for pressing heat transfer vinyl.  It sits in a handy little caddy, and you simply plug it in. Adjust the settings to the temperature needed for your particular product and surface you’re adhering to.  The machine makes a beep when it’s hot and ready to use – and it only takes a few seconds to heat.

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

Gather your supplies and cut out your designs.  I cut two different designs – each with four layers of heat transfer vinyl – and I used a variety of vinyl types to get a sense for how the EasyPress adjusts.  After you’ve cut all your design layers and weeded out the negative space, it’s time to iron them on!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

This step couldn’t be easier.  Work on a hard surface (I used my desktop) and lay down a fluffy towel beneath your project.  I was ironing my designs onto some pre-made 100% cotton tote bags for my girls.  Give the surface a little swipe with the heat press to warm up the foundation layer.  Then lie the first design in place.  Set the clock to the number of seconds indicated on the settings chart and place the heat press over the design.  Press down (not too hard, just lean on the handle a little) and hit the go button to start the clock.  When the time is up, the EasyPress beeps and you can move on to the next section.  This feature – just the clock alone – makes this little tool amazing!  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve lost track of counting while I’m trying to transfer an iron-on.  Not anymore!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

Then, you just keep stacking your layers.  Adjust any settings in between.  I had to adjust the temperature and time for switches between standard/foil/glitter vinyls. The machine adjust quickly and the transfer worked perfectly every single time.  What’s not to love??

8 REASONS TO LOVE CRICUT EASYPRESS:

  • Cute, sleek design – it looks good in my craft room and stores easily.
  • Heat-safe caddy – No need to worry about burning my work surface – the caddy it sits in provides heat resistant protection and a secure nesting place.
  • Digital temperature dial – Easily adjust temperature for products being used. Heats up extremely quick and evenly.
  • Digital clock – the clock is adjustable and it counts down for you! Never miscount or worry about getting distracted!
  • Surface area – the large square surface area heats evenly and covers larger portions of my projects than a standard iron.
  • Recommended Settings reference chart – it comes with a handy chart that tells you the temperature and time settings for all materials and if you misplace it, you can find the settings chart online, here.
  • Affordable – The EasyPress is priced right for a crafter – it seems safer, affordable, and easier to use than a professional heat press.
  • Professional Results – no more guessing how long or how hot to use your household iron.  Get professional, lasting results with the EasyPress!

 

Easy Iron-On Vinyl with Cricut EasyPress - simple, fast, professional results without the guesswork!

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

Filed Under: Crafting, Fashion, Products We Love Tagged With: craft tools, Cricut EasyPress, Cricut Maker, heat transfer vinyl, iron on vinyl, moose iron on, tote bags

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