With all that is happening around us right now, I am finding so much peace and rest in creating.  I find it can be my little getaway from the sudden changes that were brought upon us in a moment’s notice.  For this project, I really wanted to create a glass calendar that would not only feature this beautiful frame, but be reusable.  With a little pop of watercolor styled paper behind it, I was thrilled with the results and found that it turned out even better than I hoped.  When deciding how to create a glass calendar, I had three options on how to do it.  I went back and forth with these options for awhile, even changing my mind halfway through filming.  But the final choice I made ensures that this calendar will last a very long time and hold up to the monthly erasing and re-writing that comes with a brand new month.  I will show you how to create this glass calendar, step-by-step!  You are going to love this tutorial!

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Glass Calendar : How To Make One With Your Cricut

I was inspired to create this project when I saw this frame.  I had purchased another like it months before and created a beautiful scripture saying on it, so I knew I wanted to do something different for this project.  Being a lover of organization, scheduling, and planning, I thought creating a glass calendar would be really fun and a little challenging.  I was ready for the challenge and am so happy with the results.  Below you will find a full video tutorial that will walk you through each step, followed by a source list of materials used so that you can create this look at your own craft table.

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

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

 Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

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

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

 Transfer Tape – https://shrsl.com/262e7

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

Vinyl – https://amzn.to/3dgjpYy

Picture Frame – Marshalls/HomeGoods

Scrapbook Paper – Martha Stewart

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From the moment that I saw the beautiful bright blue color of the Cricut Joy, I was excited to decorate it with a pretty decal.  I love creating decals for my machines because it gives them a little personality!  Plus, they are so fun to make and apply.  I have to admit, I was really nervous during this craft project and it was all on camera!  I wasn’t sure it was going to turn out and was so relieved when my plan B option worked.  Cricut Joy decals make your machine look so cute and personal to you.  If you need a little help creating and sizing your Cricut Joy decals, I have successfully done it and am ready to show you how, from start to finish!

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Cricut Joy Decals: How To Create Decals

When it comes to creating decals for your machine, there is a particular product and way that I like to create mine.  Don’t you love how this watercolor floral decal turned out?  I am so happy with the results and relieved that my method for creating and applying worked out!  Below you will see just how I created and applied this decal, plus a source list if you would like to create a decal of your own!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

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

 Cricut JOY – http://shrsl.com/25914

 Brayer Tool – https://amzn.to/2Fb4Mpq

 Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

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

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

 Paper Trimmer – https://amzn.to/36ansBA

 Transfer Tape – https://amzn.to/2QuOoFr

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

 Printable Vinyl – https://amzn.to/2HlhB1H

 True Control Knife – https://amzn.to/3bsYvUQ

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I will be completely honest and tell you that when they first announced the Cricut Joy, I wasn’t sure it was for me.  But the moment that they showed the Cricut Joy continuous cutting, I was all in.  All. In.  There have been many times in the past where larger than mat projects had me so intimidated that I just didn’t do them, which really limited my crafting.  Now, being a few days into having the Cricut Joy on my craft table, I am no longer intimidated by larger than mat projects.  In fact, it was the third craft I did with my new machine.  Cricut Joy continuous cutting is a game-changer for me.  No more slicing and no more multiple cuts, now Cricut Joy continuous cutting allows us to just keep cutting!  In the tutorial below, I will show you all about it as we create a 30 inch sign in one single cut!

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Cricut Joy Continuous Cutting: Longer Than Mat Projects With Cricut Joy

I am completely obsessed with how this sign turned out and am so happy that the Cricut Joy continuous cutting made it practically effortless to create!  After conquering my very first larger than mat project, I am so inspired to do more!  In the tutorial below, you will see how I create this sign from start to finish using Cricut Joy continuous cutting.  I can’t wait for you to see how amazing this new feature is!  Plus, below the video is a source list created for you to know what supplies you will need to recreate this look at your own craft table.  Enjoy!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

 Cricut JOY – http://shrsl.com/25914

 Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

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

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

 Paper Trimmer – https://amzn.to/36ansBA

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

 Powder Blue Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl – http://shrsl.com/25919

 Cricut Joy Transfer Tape – http://shrsl.com/2591e

Wooden Sign – Hobby Lobby

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I will admit that I awoke at midnight for the Cricut Joy launch.  I wanted to make sure I reserved my machine at the craft store, knowing that I would be in church when the store opened.  To there I was, shopping on my phone in the middle of the night with a crafty thrill in my tummy!  I went back and forth on whether to invest in it during the weeks before, but in the end I splurged and the cute little machine joined my craft table.  And I am not disappointed!  Be sure you are subscribed to my channel to see all the things I create with it and get ready to be inspired!  If you are wondering about a first project with Cricut Joy, I have the perfect one that you must do!  Not only is it very beginner friendly with your new machine, but it creates an adorable finished cup that you are bound to enjoy again and again.  Plus, I am talking all about scalloped monograms and how you can create your own very easily!  Don’t let the first project with Cricut Joy intimidate you because this project is absolutely perfect to get you started!

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Did you know that Cricut Joy does continuous cutting!?  Check out this project I did to create a 30” sign in one cut!

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First Project With Cricut Joy: A Must Do Project To Get Started!

Not only was this a perfect first project with Cricut Joy, but it also turned out so cute!  I can’t wait to start using it and I love the idea of creating a monogram with a scalloped border…so I may be creating a few more things with this idea!  Below you will find a full tutorial about this first project with Cricut Joy, as well as see this new machine in action!  Be sure to use the source list below the video to get your supplies so you can create this same look!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

 Cricut JOY – http://shrsl.com/25914

 Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

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

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

 Paper Trimmer – https://amzn.to/36ansBA

 Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl – http://shrsl.com/25919

 Cricut Joy Transfer Tape – http://shrsl.com/2591e

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