DIY

Learn how to make a custom round wooden door hanger using your Cricut cutting machine and a round piece of wood. My nephew got married this past fall. And although I wasn’t able to attend his wedding due to being in the middle of a pandemic, I did still want to make a gift for …

This DIY Wood Slice Cutting Board couldn’t possibly be easier to make. Learn how to make cutting boards out of wood slices for an easy DIY project. This blog post originally appeared on The Birch Cottage blog on August 14, 2015. I have updated the instructions to make them more clear. Last week, I got …

It’s no secret that you can save money with Dollar Tree. And to help you prepare your home for fall decorating here is a collection of 50 Dollar Tree Hacks for Fall Decorating. My husband and I were vacationing this summer at our family’s vacation spot in northern Michigan. On one of our trips to …

Father’s Day will be here before you know it! Craft a Dad Mug with this set of free SVG Cut File Designs that are perfect for Father’s Day gift giving. I’m in love with my new Cricut Mug Press and I thought maybe you are too! Or maybe you just need a little inspiration to …

Learn how easy it is to season a cast iron skillet with confidence. Caring for and seasoning cast iron cookware doesn’t have to be complicated or scary! I recently shared how to clean, store and care for your cast iron skillet or cookware on a daily basis. But what about seasoning? What exactly is seasoning? …

Learn how easy it is to clean a cast iron skillet or cookware. Use these cleaning tips to overcome your cast iron cookware intimidation. Childhood Memories Like a lot of people, my first memory of cooking with cast iron came from my childhood. I can still vividly remember my mom making cornbread in a cast …

Learn how to use the new Offset feature in Cricut Design Space to create shadow effect on text and images for print then cut stickers & more! I recently shared that there were some changes and updates coming to Cricut Design Space. One of the announced updates is the Offset feature and it’s now available! …

How do you know if the Cricut Maker is the right cutting machine for you? Learn all about the functionality and cost to help you decide if the Cricut Maker is right for you! Download the Cricut Buying Guide I created this 16 page e-book that you can download for free. It contains all the …

Learn how easy it is to combine two or more projects in Cricut Design Space into one project; super useful with the Cricut Mug Press designs! With the release of the NEW Cricut Mug Press machine, it got me to wondering how to use some of my existing projects that I’ve saved in Cricut Design …

Customize coffee mugs with Cricut Mug Press and get professional looking results! Plus dishwasher safe, no-peeling and perfect results! Cricut just announced today that it will be releasing a brand new machine – the Cricut Mug Press beginning March 11, 2011! It’s actually another type of heat press machine that was created specifically for use …

Download this free set of 10 Rae Dunn inspired spring SVG files for use with your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machines. Whether you use these fun Rae Dunn inspired spring SVG files to create modern customized mugs, pillow covers, kitchen towels, t-shirts, or even onesies, they’re sure to add a whimsical touch of spring to …

Learn how to crochet textured stitch dishcloth! This pattern creates lots of texture – perfect for dishcloths, washcloths or hand towels! This blog post originally appeared April 14, 2017 and has been updated February 22, 2021 to include new photos and updated instructions. I have been crocheting for as long as I can remember. It’s …