Here is a short video tutorial on how to repair a broken makeup blush, eyeshadow, highlighter or powder using rubbing alcohol. I found this to be foolproof and a total lifesaver when repairing a super expensive MAC eyeshadow recently!!!!
Christmas Ornament Made with Christmas Angel Cutting File
I LOVE LOVE LOVE when people send me photos of work they have done using my cutting file designs. Diane of Done by Diane blog Sent me a pic of project she did last week.\At first glance it looks like a simple card but she created an ornament to give with card from my design Free Christmas Angel Cutting File SVG GSD MTC and KNK.
I think she did a GREAT job ad thank you so much for taking the time to take a photo and share with me Diane!
Cards for Dad & Father's Day Cutting Files SVG GSD
Oh my! I only have 2 cards for Father’s Day? I have something very special in mind. Hint- I have been playing with PopUp Card Studio this week AND I am excited to go fishing in a couple of weeks- that all I will say :-).
Follow me on twitter and keep an eye out for it .
Here are 2 cute little designs of cards made especially for dads.
Happy Father’s Day!
Free – like "Ana" from Frozen Paper Doll Cutting File MTC SVG GSD
Free Frozen “Ana” Paper Doll Cutting file
As promised, here is an “Ana” paper doll cutting file to go with the Elsa from Frozen paper doll I posted a couple of weeks ago.
Again- raw they look quite plain but you can AMAZING things with glitter and a fine tip sharpie 🙂
I cut all my files with Make the Cut and cut on my trusty KNK Maxx Groove-e or Zing.
If you like this Ana paper dols0 check out my other paper doll Cutting file downloads. Most are in SVG , GSD, KNK and MTV formats.
If you have a suggestion or request for a paper doll or cutting file- feel free to email or comment them to me!
For my paper dolls I use Bazzill Card stock. Using the 3 colours below I can make work for most skin tones:
(Click links below to see colours)
Tutu Pin for pale or fair skin
Peach Glow for medium tones.
Citrus for darker and olive tones.
To get cute little faces, try Peachy Keen Clear Stamp Face Assortment 
Free Frozen “Ana” Paper Doll for Scrapbooking , Card Making and Other Crafts
Like Disney Frozen “Ana” Paper Doll SVG Cutting File is for use with many third party software used with cutting machines to expand their cutting capabilities like
Make the Cut and SCAL / Sure Cuts A Lot and Inkscape ( which I HATE!!!!! btw)
Do you have a cutting file suggestion? Yes, I do take requests- post your suggestion in comments section or email me with your cutting file requests. Feel free to enclose a link or image.
Download Free Frozen “Ana” Paper Doll Outfit File
Download free Paper Doll Cutting file HERE
Useful Links:
Create-A-Face software
Gallery for all QP Paper Doll Cutting Files. View and Download all the QP Paper Dolls.
SCAL Coupon < ?a> Use SCAL sure cuts a lot with your
Digital Craft cutting machine.
Do you have a cutting file suggestion? Yes, I do take requests- post your suggestion in comments section or email me with your cutting file requests. Feel free to enclose a link or image.
Useful Links:
Create-A-Face software
Gallery for all QP Paper Doll Cutting Files. View and Download all the QP Paper Dolls.
Cleaning Your Cutting Mat- Tips for Cleaning Your Cricut, Silhouette, Cameo and Other Cutting Machine Mats
If you are interested in MAKING your own mats- please read my post, Make Your Own Mat for Cricut, Silhouette and Other Die Cutting Machines
I am writing this post up because it is one question I get asked all the time- How to refresh a tired un-sticky Mat.
If your mat is a bit dirty I recommend using baby wipes. Give the mat a good wipe down with your Baby wipe (I like Huggies or Kirkland/Costco brand). Why Baby wipes and not just paper towel and soap? Because the wipes have a touch of oil in them which help clean off the gunk. Wiping a relatively clean mat with not only clean it but revive the “sticky” Try it- you’ll be amazed!
If your mat is embarrassingly bad like mine – you would be shocked at the state I let my mats get into- there will never be glamorous photoshoots of my craft area- I can tell you that :-)– You have to step things up a bit.
I give mine a gentle scrub with a scotch brand dish sponge- the gentler one. You can pretty much use any cloth with a bit of grit to it- but NOT SOS pad or metal scrubber- you will tear or rip mat. Use a tiny bit of dish soap. The scrubber with lift-off gunk and you may also want to use a palette knife for stubborn stuff.
I have had some luck with “sticky” staying if it newer mat- bit Honestly a few shots of Repositionable Spray Adhesive and you are good to go!
Hope this helps you extend the life of your Cutting Mats!
New Gift Box – Free Scalloped Edged Gift Box Cutting File Download
New Free Gift Box Cutting File in SVG GSD KNK and Make the Cut! Formats
I am in a love-hate relationship with making gift box designs. They are a nightmare to get just right- but when you do it is SOOOO satisfying! I have a bunch I am working on right now and will be posting them in the next couple of weeks.
This one is bit more than you basic rectangular box- they way it is cut is perfect for double sided paper. With this gift box template I used double sided paper ( from BasicGrey – Wassail Collection
line- a PLEASE check out my “Contest- Best Christmas Scrapbook Paper Collection Contest – Win Your Favorite Christmas Scrapbook Paper!” that ends Wednesday- all you have o do to enter is pick out your favorite paper and enter by posting a comment.
The free gift box cutting file is designed to allow for the inside to be “lined”. And the closure is a clever scalloped edge.
It is a bit tricky to put together so you might benefit from watching the short video I made. Please excuse the quality city- my webcam was not working and tripod disappeared during my last move. For box to hold together well you need to use adhesive in three spots- explained on video.
The box is perfect for chocolate candy, jewelry or Bomboniere. I designed in KNK Studio and Cut with Make The Cut! I am not sure what the difference is but I find Make the Cut! is giving me cleaner and more consistent cuts.
I have used pounce to define score lines but you can just use boning tool if you like. ( Red are cut lines, blue score lines)
Download
Free Scalloped Edged Gift Box
Video Help for Putting Together Scalloped Gift Box
Hope you like it!
Make Your Own Mat for Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, Digital Cutters
How Do You Make Your Own Replacement Mats for Die Cutting Machines?
If you would like me to let you know when I publish a free file I will send you an email- you won’t miss any files AND you will also get exclusive special offers and files available only to subscribers.
I will never SPAM or clog up your inboxes!
Did you know it’s easy to make your own replacement mats for your Cricut,Silhouette Cameo, Cricut Explore, Eclips and other electronic cutting machines?
The cost of a new Cricut mat isn’t too bad (pack of 2 mats for 7.95 at Amazon)- but the price of a new QuicKutz Cutting Mats for Silhouette is hefty- about 25.00 at my LSS and pack of 2 at Amazon is about $30.00 .
It is easy to make your own mat. If you prefer to just try and find a cheap replacement mat, the best price I have found for new mats. I also have had great success buying the Cricut 12 by 24-Inch
How to Make Your Own Cutting Mats
To make your own mats you need a few household items- some you may already have:
Plastic mat
Adhesive ( See 2 options below)
Masking or Painters tape
Ruler
Permanent marker ( for drawing on measurements)
A lot of people use flexible cutting mats for the kitchen found at dollar stores. You can often find some in similar material sold as a craft mat or flexible thin cutting board. You need to get a sheet that will end up being at least 9×13. (it can be longer). If you can get sheets with a grid even better.
Other things to use- stencil material, quilting template.
OPTION ONE ADHESIVE – Using Xyron to Make Your own Cutting mat
If you have a Xryon 900 Xyron 900 this is perfect. You MUST
use the Reposition-able Xyron Cartridge however or it will be too sticky. Some people are able to do this without using the machine. If you can get the cartridge cheap then worth a try. I tried this method and prefer one below. The tack last longer and can be refreshed easily.
OPTION TWO- With Spray on Adhesive (My Recommendation)
An Adhesive Spray, This MUST be repositionable.
A good choice is Krylon Repositionable Adhesive Spray. You can also use a Quilt Basting Spray 12 oz. You can find this at Wal-mart or Michael’s, etc. the brand is not important- just make sure it is repositionable. It will not work if you get permanent adhesive. The can last a long time. Be careful of nozzle drying up between uses.
You need Masking tape or painters tape.
You use this along the edges of your mat before you put on the adhesive spray so it does not cover the whole sheet- you need non-sticky areas along edges of the mat so rollers on your machine can grip.
So, use your tape along the long edges and cover about a 1/4 inch on each side all the way around. You want this masked and protected so it is not sticky when you spray. You will remove when dry.
If you use the spray, then go OUTSIDE to spray (fumes) if you are pregnant get someone else to do it. Do a couple of light coatings rather than one heavy coating. You can also add a bit more later to freshen if needed.
If you are using your Xyron. Put on your tape and run through machine or use cartridge.
Peel off you tape and you will have your mat! The mat is probably a little too sticky. I use a lint free cloth to dab on it a bit to rid of excess. A cotton t-shirt or washcloth is fine. Just dab all over newly sticky mat. If it’s too sticky your paper will tear instead of lift off.
Use your ruler and marker to mark gridlines if you like. (I rarely bother)
Have you made your own mat for your Silhouette Cameo or KNK machine? Let me know how it went!
A Felted Wool Craft- Make Felted Wool Balls for Kids
I LOVE these!!!!!! Learn how to make these felted wool balls at these various web sites:
TUTORIAL
HOW TO:101)3 Ways to Make Wool Dryer Balls
I love the ones featured on one of my new favourite sites, Give me a Purl!
These are just too cool and make the greatest juggling balls as well.
It has been pouring rain for last few days so this will be a great craft t week on over the weekend, my kids have gone a little stir crazy 🙂
I have been meaning to do some kind of felted wool project and this is IT! I think I will do a workshop at church this winter and I have been looking for fun, cheap crafts to do and this will be perfect.