Feeling Better Just in Time for a Merry Christmas

Wow! Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are just a blur now. Both days were wonderful, especially since family was able to come here. My meds finally started working on Christmas Eve, so I was able to create a few projects and it has been non-stop since.

 

First...I still have a bunch of these plastic tumblers, so I decided to make some last minute gifts. I used various colors of vinyl and the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge. The tops are tied with coordinating bows. 

 The polka dots range in size from 1" to 1/4".

 Secondly...I used holiday M&Ms for a final candy jar.

 Although the white tag is simple, the stamp is from My Craft Spot...Mistletoe set. Love the bells and festive twine!

 

Lastly...My new toy! This was the first Cameo cut I made, Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons penguin. I tried after everyone left and I watched a dozen You Tube videos. Not too bad! The size is too big for a card, but it sure would fit on a scrapbook layout page. I will be exploring more now that I have the basics. I even found a project from the Silhouette store I am trying next. I am definitely glad I am feeling better!

More crafty news coming soon!

 

Until Next Time,

Georgiana



Father's Day at Exploring Cricut

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Today brings a new challenge at Exploring Cricut.

 

The Challenge...Father's Day

 We celebrated Father's Day with a trip to Orlando. We always go shopping so Dad (my hubby) can pick out his own gift, then we do lunch. This year we went to Red Robin...Yumm! 

 

Here is my Design Team project...

This tumbler was made for my father-in-law.

Materials:

clear tumbler (Dollar Tree)

Cricut vinyl ~ black and tan

Father's Day Cricut cart ~ #1 Dad shield cut at 4"

 

Remember my pineapple drink the other day?

Here is the card my daughter made for my husband. I told you they were obsessed with pineapples from Psych, the TV show.

  Other Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge ~ Just for Dad

City Crafters ~ All About Him

Tuesday Throwdown ~ You're the Man

 

 Hope you will join us at Exploring Cricut for this week's challenge. Be sure to stop by  to see the design team projects. Lots of tools, BBQs, cars, and ties! 

 

  Looking forward to seeing those projects for that special Dad in your life.

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana

Personalized Vinyl Tumblers

Hello Crafty Friends,

 

Happy Friday!

Today is my last day of school until August, so I am looking forward to enjoying summer. I have a "list" of things to do, but relaxing and crafting are high on the list.

 

Earlier this week I made a few teacher gifts as requested by a friend. My friend sent me a couple pictures and asked if I could make some personalized tumblers. I told her I never had, but I was willing to try if she bought the materials. Well...she gave me a bag with 3 clear tumblers and a sample pack of Cricut vinyl, so I got busy!

 

Here are the final products...

These tumblers are for three special school employees (see titles below). 

Special tip...Transfer tape really works!

I did NOT use it for the front (name), but realized to keep the title straight it would be easier. What a fabulous invention!

 Since my daughter loved them so much, she asked if I could make them for her teachers. After discovering the transfer tape I couldn't object. The hardest part now was finding the tumblers. We had to travel to 4 different stores looking for them.

She chose monogram style with dots, except for her math teacher who is retiring this year. They all loved their cups, especially Mr. Lakin. I think my daughter may have received an automatic "A" (if she hadn't already) just because he loved it that much. : ) 

Then I made one for my Secret Pal.

If you like these tumblers, you can buy them on-line at Dollar Tree. You must buy a case of 24, but they can be delivered to your home or to the store. The only negative...you do not get to choose the tumbler colors.

 

Since I enjoyed working with vinyl I decided to purchase a few other pieces to try and customize. I already have a few ideas brewing, but I need to finish one last day of school.

Have you ever used vinyl?

Here are the settings I used on my Cricut (which was different than the packaging recommended but worked the best)...

 

 Pressure ~ 2 bars (medium)

Blade ~ Setting 1

 Speed~ High

 

Stay Creative,

Georgiana