I am so excited to share my very first Mystery Box that I signed up for and share why I decided to try out the idea of a Mystery Box.  One of the main reasons why I decided to try a Mystery Box was because I find that it really helps me step out of my crafty comfort zone.  In the past when I have received a bundle of craft items that I didn’t choose myself, I was inspired to try new things that I may have not tried without the help of being encouraged with new materials.  In my very first box, I received a lot of fall vinyl and HTV that you must see!  I can’t wait for you to see this collection of fall vinyl and HTV because it will definitely inspire the way that you craft this season!

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Fall Vinyl and HTV : Must See Patterns For Fall

I am already inspired with a lot of the fall vinyl and HTV that I received in my Mystery Box and have plans to craft with most of it in my upcoming tutorials!  I love the color palette of this Mystery Box and that someone else curated it!  You just have to see these fall patterns too!  Below the video, be sure to also check out the source list because I link each item in the order that I unbox it so that you can easily shop for any materials that you may fall in love with!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

HTV – Metal Red – https://shrsl.com/2hsor

 HTV – Glitter Copper – https://shrsl.com/2hsow

 Multi-Use Paper (different size linked) – https://shrsl.com/2hsp3

 HTV – Sun Yellow Easyweed (should be) – https://shrsl.com/2hsp9

 HTV – Dark Maroon Easyweed – https://shrsl.com/2hsp9

 HTV – Olive Easyweed Electric – https://shrsl.com/2hspc

 HTV Pattern – Fall Plaid

HTV Pattern – Mustard Floral – https://shrsl.com/2hspm

 Adhesive Vinyl – Glitter Cinnamon – https://shrsl.com/2hspz

 Adhesive Vinyl – Golden Yellow – https://shrsl.com/2hsq1

 Adhesive Vinyl – Black – https://shrsl.com/2hsq1

 Adhesive Vinyl – Glow in the Dark – https://shrsl.com/2hsq5

 Adhesive Vinyl – Halloween Stripes – https://shrsl.com/2hsq6

 Adhesive Vinyl – Sunflower – https://shrsl.com/2hsq9

 Adhesive Vinyl – Fall Plaid

Clear Gridlined Transfer Tape – https://shrsl.com/2hsqb

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Very often I hear of crafters sending an entire sheet of material through their Cricut, only to realize that their cut setting was wrong and they have wasted a lot of material.  When trying to determine what cut setting to use, especially with unique materials, it’s really important to know how to do test cuts on a Cricut so you don’t waste a lot of material when experimenting with cut settings.  Test cuts on a Cricut are really easy to do and they allow you to test out specific cut settings on smaller amounts of material.  Doing test cuts on a Cricut is something that I do often, especially when I begin working with new and unique materials that I haven’t yet worked with.

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Test Cuts on A Cricut : How To Test Cut Without Wasting Material

I love working with a variety of materials, but sometimes it is hard to determine the perfect cut setting that will achieve a clean and deep enough, or shallow enough, cut.  Knowing how to do test cuts on a Cricut really allows you to work with a variety of materials because you will know how to determine your cut setting without worrying about wasting a lot of material.  In the video below, I am going to teach you all about it in 2 minutes!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

Cricut Maker – https://amzn.to/35b7s0G

 Explore Air 2 – https://amzn.to/3glKScw

 Cricut JOY – http://shrsl.com/25914

 Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

 Material to test cut

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I recently came across a picture frame at the craft store that I knew I could easily recreate with my Cricut machine.  With a blank wood sign, some vinyl, and a few additional tools I was able to make a Cricut vinyl picture frame that closely resembled something that I could have purchased at the craft store.  And it turned out really neat!  One of my favorite things about crafting is the ability to recreate things that I see and to further make them in the exact way that I would like.  I am so excited to show you the process for creating this beautiful Cricut vinyl picture frame and to inspire you to recreate one to give to someone because this would make the perfect gift!

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Cricut Vinyl Picture Frame : Beginner Tutorial

This picture frame idea is very basic and simple, making it a very beginner friendly craft.  While it does require a little bit of patience during the weeding process, the final result is definitely worth it.  I can’t wait to inspire you with this Cricut vinyl picture frame and to show you each step!  Additionally, be sure to check out the source list below the video to see what tools and materials are needed to recreate this look!  Even more, I am going to show you where you should keep an eye out for wooden blanks!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

Explore Air 2 – https://amzn.to/3glKScw

 Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

 Scraper – https://www.651vinyl.com/4-inch-squee…

 Measuring Tape – https://amzn.to/36brnOt

 Gridlined Clear Transfer Tape – https://shrsl.com/2a0hd

 Blue Cricut Mat – https://amzn.to/3bkM4dX

 Cricut Vinyl – http://shrsl.com/23y5v

 White Chalk Paint – https://amzn.to/38gKBDg

 Glue Gun – https://amzn.to/2V6BQrB

 Clothespin

Wood Sign

Feather Font – https://fontbundles.net/free-fonts/gr…

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One of the things that I have been really interested in trying is making Cricut Joy paper flowers.  I have made them on my bigger machines and they always turn out so beautiful, which has encouraged me to so how they would turn out on the smaller Cricut Joy.  Cricut Joy paper flowers are so easy to create and you really need very little material to create them.  Not only are they easy to make and they use little material, but they are also really fast to create.  You could quickly cut out and roll many Cricut Joy paper flowers in a large quantity in very little time.  With the ability to use a variety of paper colors, this is a project that can turn very colorful and beautiful very quickly!

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Cricut Joy Paper Flowers Beginner Friendly Guide

Not only did I make Cricut Joy paper flowers, but I also created an additional flower out of vellum and you have to see how pretty it turns out!  I can’t get over how easy and cute these little flowers are and I can’t wait for you to see this tutorial.  Be sure to also check out the source list below the video to see what little material you will need at your craft table to create your own Cricut Joy paper flowers!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

Cricut JOY – http://shrsl.com/25914

 Tweezers – https://amzn.to/2Fb4Mpq

 Blue Joy Mat – https://shrsl.com/2fk1z

 Glue Gun – https://amzn.to/2V6BQrB

 Paper Tool – https://amzn.to/3bsHf2v

 Paper of your choice

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