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I'm a Cricut Product Expert and Affiliate. This post and the photos within it may contain Affiliate links. Using the links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you.  What's in the getting festive mystery box?Do you love a bargain? There's a brand-new Getting Festive Mystery Box out for Cricut tomorrow!!! If you love crafting with your Cricut and saving BIG, you definitely need this new Cricut Mystery Box for November 2020! Cricut's Getting Festive Mystery Box includes something that you'll definitely want to pick up, a Cricut Cutie! Let's chat about what's in the box below and all the details! Shop the Mystery Box HERE.
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I'm a Cricut Product Expert and Affiliate. This post and the photos within it may contain Affiliate links. Using the links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Celebrating veterans with a thank you card!I'm a Cricut Partner and Affiliate. This post and the photos within it may contain Affiliate links. Using the links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you.  Hi! With the holidays fast approaching, I wanted to start sharing Cricut Dollar Tree DIYs that would be both quick and cute! I know that we all have a million things going on and not enough time to craft right now. This Dollar Tree project idea is super inexpensive and it has an adorable customized look for under $5! You'll only need a handful of supplies! I know I love quick and easy projects, so this one is created with keeping it fast to make in mind.
The Cricut Foil Transfer Kit was sent to me free for review. This post and the photos within it may contain Affiliate links. Using the links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you.  What is the Cricut Foil Transfer Kit?Hi! You're probably curious what Cricut's Foil Transfer Kit is all about! I know as soon as I heard about it, I couldn't wait to try it out to see how it worked. The Foil Transfer Kit makes it super easy to add beautiful shiny accents to all of your projects! You can use it to add a metallic finish to designs on card stock, faux leather, multiple types of paper, vellum, and more! Cricut sent me the foil kit to try out and share with you, so let's break it down and talk about how it works, if it's easy to use or not, and if it's worth the money. What's in the foil transfer kit? Cricut's Foil Transfer Kit contains:
That's it! It's just that simple. It's pretty amazing because most foiling products on the market require the use of plug-ins, heat, and adapters. Which cricut machines can I use the foil transfer kit with?This post and the photos within it may contain Affiliate links. Using the links may earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you.  As the creator of a Cricut craft group, I often get asked for advice by friends or group members on which Cricut is the best for t-shirts. Whether you want to make personalized t-shirts for fun or want to start a t shirt business with Cricut, this blog will walk you through everything you need to know! Let's do a quick review of each machine:There are three models of vinyl cutting machine for t shirts you should consider. Let's talk about what each machine does, how it will work for you, and pricing. That way you can make the best decision on what Cricut machine to buy!  The Cricut Joy is the latest Cricut machine, released in 2020! The biggest question I hear about the Cricut Joy is "Can you make shirts with Cricut Joy?" Yes, you can! The Joy was developed as the smallest Cricut machine, which makes it perfect to carry with you on trips or to use for crafting in small spaces. What makes it different? The Cricut Joy not only is tiny and portable, you can also use Cricut Smart Materials to cut easily without a mat or cutting the materials down to size! (This is such a lifesaver for quick projects!) The Joy works with 50 of the most common materials that you'd want to use, all in the project size that most people use for small projects. It can cut 4.25" x 4 ft sections of Smart Materials, or in a repeating pattern up to 20 ft in length!   If you created a small business, you have an instinct to share your business with friends and family. No business can grow alone, right? However, you may notice that you aren't getting a lot of support from those around you in growing your small business. Most small business owners I know don't have a lot of friends or family buying their crafts. Why aren't people supportive? It could be familiarity. They might worry that a small business is unsustainable, or you might suffer negative consequences from trying. Or, it could be that it triggers insecurity in them. Maybe they think they should be changing something in their lives as well but aren't ready to yet? Whatever the reasons, you still need support and help to build your business. Does that mean I shouldn't have a business? I would argue that it means you definitely should have a business. Many successful people start out without support and gain support by building their own group of supporters. Not everyone around you will immediately understand your passion or see the vision you have-and that's okay! Eventually they may see or understand your goals.  So, how do I build my group of supporters? The short answer is to be authentic. Create posts across your social media platforms and business pages that let people see the real you, the artist and crafter, the person who definitely needs coffee to wake up, or who made a crafting mistake, who loves their dogs, or whatever is authentic to your best self. While sharing posts about your products, build in that time across social media to share about things you are passionate about. People buy from small businesses for a number of reasons, including supporting the local economy, in-person or personal service, and knowing that the business understands their needs. Sharing about yourself allows people the opportunity to connect with you and see that you do understand them and want to make their experience a positive one.  Let's take this a step further: Part of building a group of friends and supporters is through being a good member of the community. You can do this by sharing content that resonates with you, that inspires you, or adds to your life or creativity somehow. Choose content from fellow creators to feature, both larger and smaller, in with your own creation posts creates a dynamic where you can help others in a positive way to grow and where you also can grow. Build relationships with other small business owners and you'll find a constant support system of people facing similar challenges. It's a great way to help yourself and help others! One of my favorite things is to help others by sharing their crafts or their YouTube videos, precisely because I know how hard it is to get started! Getting those first few views can be an amazing motivator to continue creating! Other small business owners are often willing to promote your business as you promote theirs. Building professional relationships is key, but also building personal relationships matter, too. Taking that time to help your customer find the perfect gift idea, or just responding in a kind and timely manner will make a huge impact on how your business grows. Would you like more tips on building your group of supporters for your business? Leave a comment below!  Let's talk about decision fatigue... I bet right now you have at least 3 things you're trying to make a decision about for your business. As a small business owner, everything falls onto your plate in the beginning. From what products to create to packaging, pricing, where to sell, and marketing, there's a never-ending list of work. Early in the process of starting my own business, I realized that there was a HUGE list of to-dos behind the scenes. The secret behind small businesses is that the list of decisions keeps growing as you grow. You'll face more and more decisions over time, which can wear you out mentally. So, how do you deal with the list of decisions to make when you are feeling exhausted by the process? There are many strategies out there for dealing with decision making, but most of them boil down to a handful of ideas. Here are some personal tips from my own life: Create a dedicated workspace. I know it's challenging to find both space and the money to set up a desk, but it's a must! My desk is an inexpensive, small sheet of wood attached to a wall with supports. It gives me consistency in my routine and space to tackle my decisions. My brain automatically goes into work-mode when I sit down at my desk. It doesn't hurt to have a good pair of noise-canceling headphones and a few hours to work each day, too. If you're just starting out and juggling your small business along with other obligations, try to set aside time to get work done uninterrupted. This picture was from when I first started my workspace. Now, I also have video ideas posted on the left side side of the wall and a cart on the right with all my audio/visual equipment for photography and videos.   Starting a small business is exciting! Creating things you love, getting inspired, and making money from it is the dream many of us share. The challenge comes in when you have to develop a plan to make it all happen. Taking that leap from crafting beautiful things to making it a part-time or full-time income can be scary! I speak with so many people daily about their challenges as small business owners in the crafting world, and they inspired me to share what I've learned with you. In this video, we're going to talk about a wide range of topics as an introduction to starting a Cricut craft business! I'll break each topic down into what you need to know before you invest into your business. The topics we'll include cover everything from creating a vision for your craft business to marketing tips. Let's get started learning more about the process of starting a craft business! Take some notes to jog your memory later! After you've watched the video, we'll continue onto the next steps! Now that you have a good idea of where to start, I want to make sure that you have the support you need to continue! I created a Facebook group specifically for new business owners and small business owners who want to grow their businesses. You'll learn more in-depth tips and tricks for growing your business and chat with other small business owners about what works for them! It's a great way to connect to a community who understands your challenges and can help you build on your knowledge. Current topics in our group right now include everything from getting the perfect photograph for sales, getting started on Instagram, and how to use Pinterest to build your business. Leave a comment letting me know what your biggest business challenges are right now. I'd love to hear from you and share more content that can help! <3  Add some style to your entryway!What's your favorite place to decorate seasonally? For me, it's the front-door! Even if you have a tiny front door space like I do, you can still add some fun decor to dress up the space! My favorites are adding a nice doormat, a wreath, and a little planter with some of the cute Dollar Tree signs! You could also use the jar signs as the centerpiece of your door wreath! You can also break out some Dollar Tree mesh and fall flowers to create a swag across the doorframe. The possibilities are endless. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. This means that by clicking a link below and purchasing, I will earn a small commission from the sale. Affiliate links will not add to the cost of the item. For more information, check out my DISCLOSURE page. Thank you for your support! <3  Shop Dollar Tree Fall Doormats: https://shrsl.com/2g6hz
 Have you been wondering how to Slice in Design Space? The "Slice" tool is one of the best ways to cut one image out of another image inside the Design Space software. There are so many ways to use this tool! Today, I thought I would share one of my favorite ways to use Slice on decals. For this example, I'll show you how to take a monogram and play around with it for making your own personalized jewelry boxes. If you want to see the assembly steps, I'll link another post that shows you how to apply the decals. If you're a visual/auditory learner, feel free to check out the video below! Installing a Font
We're going to go to DaFont.com to select a Monogram design to work with. You can also use a free monogram creation app, such as MonogramIt, to create a cutting file. In this video, I show you the complete process for how to customize a monogram using the slice tool in Cricut Design Space. |
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