Valentine’s Day is 6 days away, so we are tiptoeing into that “last minute” stage of preparing for the day!  With classroom cards, gifts for the teachers, Valentine boxes for the girls, and everything heart shaped…I feel like everything on my craft table has been so much fun and full of love!  I have been wanting to get some paper into my Cricut machine and this tutorial will be my first ever paper project with my Maker!  It felt so good to go back to the basics and do a little paper crafting, as I created this quick & easy DIY Valentine card for my honey.  If you are wanting to create a really cute (and FAST) card for your Valentine, this is such a great idea!  I will show you the premade SVG I used, plus how I added a little dimension to this card with a patterned paper.  I promise you, this is worth watching if you feel like you are suddenly needing a last minute card.  In the end, this card will definitely not look last minute, but instead will look very beautiful and intentional!

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Quick & Easy DIY Valentine Card

Does anyone else feel like store-bought cards are just ridiculously expensive?  I really have a hard time buying them, when I know they will be thrown away shortly.  And yes, I know homemade cards will be thrown away just the same…but at least they are fun to make and cost less!  And, since they are small in size, they are a wonderful excuse to use little scraps of leftover paper and vinyl that you are saving!  Plus, I think homemade cards just add a little more heart and thought…which is just special!  Check out how cute this easy DIY valentine card turned out in the tutorial below, plus be inspired by the source list following the video if you’d like to create this same look!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

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

Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

Scraper – https://amzn.to/39rWpUc

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

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

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

Similar Cardstock Cards – https://amzn.to/37aXT35

Similar Paper – https://amzn.to/3bp8mLp

Foam Adhesive Dots – https://amzn.to/31El04F

Removable Vinyl – https://amzn.to/376h91v

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Learning how to use the Slice Tool in Cricut Design Space was probably one of the most game-changing things for me, as it really opened my eyes to the possibilities I have when working with SVG’s.  I find that I am always finding images that I would like to work with, but want to customize to fit the look I am going for.  Have you ever felt that way too?  Most of the time, it is easy to either contour out the unwanted pieces of an SVG or hide them in the layers panel.  But what about the times when you aren’t given a contour or hide option?  This is when knowing how to customize SVG’s with Slice Tool comes in handy!  In this tutorial, I will show you how you can take an SVG and customize it with the Slice Tool.  I promise you, this is a tutorial you aren’t going to want to miss…it is going to open your eyes to the possibilities you have when working with SVG’s!  Plus, I will be making a really cute sign while teaching you this fun slicing technique!

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How To Customize SVG’s with Slice Tool in Cricut Design Space

It’s inevitable that you are going to come across SVG’s that you like, but just don’t LOVE!  That is why learning how to customize SVG’s with Slice Tool is going to be really helpful because you can create SVG’s that you really love, just by slicing out the parts that aren’t necessarily working for you.  When I first started learning the Slice Tool, I will admit that I was really confused and doubted that I would ever really understand it.  But I promise you, with a little practice, you are going to easily use this important Design Space tool and it is going to be one of your go-to tools.  Watch how I quickly customize this SVG while making this adorable heart sign, and be inspired with the source list below if you want to recreate this look at your craft table!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

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

Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

 Scraper – https://amzn.to/39rWpUc

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

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

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

Similar Wooden Sign – https://amzn.to/3biDagU

Light Pink Vinyl – http://shrsl.com/23skb

Blush Vinyl – Paper Studio Brand

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You know the dollar section at Target?  That little section that calls your name every single time you step a single toe into Target?  The one you try not to visit, because you came for toothpaste and chicken?  The section that has you buying all of the things, and forgetting the toothpaste and chicken?  That one!  Well, these sweet little party favor bags were just innocently sitting there in the dollar section last week, and I couldn’t resist.  Not only did they have the cutest little hearts on them, but they needed to come home with me since it’s only days away from Valentine’s Day.  And for a dollar, what a perfect idea for a classroom treat!  If you are looking for a last minute party favor or classroom Valentine idea, check out how easy and fast it is to make these darling Valentine treat bags.  Plus, you can make a ton of them in zero time…especially if you pick an easy design to iron on!

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Valentine Treat Bags With HTV | Quick + Simple!

Whether you place candy, a box of crayons, or school supplies inside…little cotton canvas bags are a really fun gift!  I intentionally picked an easy design to iron on the front so that, if you are creating multiples for a party, this project remains quick and simple.  Plus, I love the idea that even after the candy is enjoyed and long gone, these little Valentine treat bags remain as a fun little gift to be used.  And if your little ones are anything like mine, this little bag will go straight to the dress up box and be used to hold necklaces and other little trinkets that toddlers love to carry around.  Essentially, these Valentine treat bags are a win!  Below the tutorial, be sure to check out all the materials and tools used to create these bags to create this same look at your own craft table!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

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

Brayer Tool – https://amzn.to/2Fb4Mpq

Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

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

Similar Favor Bags – https://amzn.to/2Osuk6D

Easy Press 2 – https://amzn.to/2FjqZ4R

Easy Press Mat – https://amzn.to/36t6yhx

Iron-On Protective Sheet – http://shrsl.com/21pca

Iron – On – http://shrsl.com/23lyx

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I am pretty in love with crafting, and holidays are a really fun excuse to squeeze some time in at my craft table.  I love decorating our house for the holidays, as it builds excitement for us and for the kids.  With Valentines Day coming up, it has been so fun to create sweet little pieces to decorate the house with, plus they are all perfectly my style because I custom made them!  If you are wanting to create some Valentines decor with your Cricut, be sure you check out my valentines playlist for inspiration…it is full of fun ideas with even more on the way!  I always feel like I fall in love with every craft I do, but this little love sign really had me excited when I saw the final product.  And it was a little hard to hide my excitement in the tutorial!

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Quick + Easy Valentines Decor With Your Cricut

Creating Valentines decor with your Cricut is not only really fun, but it is super affordable.  With this craft specifically, I kept telling myself, “Bethany, you would have paid at least $15 for this in a store!”  And trust me, it didn’t cost me nearly that to make it, especially because I used a lot of scrap supplies to create this piece!  If you are looking for inspiration for creating Valentines decor with your Cricut, this tutorial is an absolute must see!  Plus, below the video is an entire source list that will show you all the tools and supplies you’ll need to create this look!

MATERIALS & TOOLS YOU’LL NEED

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

Tool Set – https://amzn.to/2tbmtTc

Scraper – https://amzn.to/39rWpUc

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

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

Wooden Heart – https://rstyle.me/+puzhKmqTWqBDMVgbky…

Similar Wooden Sign (bigger) – https://amzn.to/31rpQSR

White Chalk Paint – https://amzn.to/2v3pqpO

Pink Chalk Paint (heart edges) – https://amzn.to/2SiRuNN

Scrapbook Paper of your choice

Hot Glue

Mod Podge – https://amzn.to/2tqyKn0

Pink Paper Studio Vinyl

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