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 :-).
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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.
Easter Cards Made with Free Bunny Cutting File SVG GSD
Some of you take the time to send me pics of your finished cards using my design files – which I LOVE! Thank you so much!!!
Here are some recent card ideas made with Bunny Card Cutting file SVG GSD KNK MTC. If you have a project you have made please feel free to email me a pic of your finished work so I can post and share! Send them to me here: lj@crazy4crafts.org
Here is a cute serious from PJ, she did up these Easter with her 3 young grandchildren/ She used Angelina Fibers
Marlene from th Netherlands sent in this cute pair:
And Kathy used left over paper piecing to make another card.
Free Lily Card Cutting file in SVG GSD KNK and Make the Cut formats- Perfect for Easter!
Free SVG Cutting File: Lily Card Cutting File for Scrapbooks, Cards and Paper Crafts Also in GSD KNK and MTC formats
Here is ANOTHER Easter-y card to cut out. This was much harder to do than it looks. It looks a little primitive and this was actually on purpose 🙂 My drawing skill put to test on this I don’t know why.
Starbucks must have noticed their sales plunge as I have worked at home this week.
The weather has been nuts- one minute sunny, then a blizzard then rain and now it lots of wind and flurries.
I am pleased because at least I get to enjoy fireplace a while longer.
March break is over nest week and then I can’t believe its almost Easter.Feels like we just had Christmas. I have a funny feeling I will be hosting Easter dinner this year so look for lots of whining in days to come as I get ready.
Soooo….here is the lily card. I think it is very pretty and will make a great Easter card but would work also for get well, thanks , Mother’s day and more. I perfect everyday use card!
Size of card is A2 and you can find simple A2 size envelope cutting file on my post Simple A2 Envelope Cutting file in SVG GSD and KNK formats
If you use I would LOVE to see your finished project!
Please email me your finished projects to me at lj@crazy4crafts.org and I will post.
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Download Free Lily Card Cutting file SVG GSD KNK MTC formats
Download Lily Card Cutting file HERE
Free SVG Cutting Files- Lily Card
Available in Make the Cut, SVG KNK and GSD cutting file formats for digital craft cutting machines.
Use with Silhouette Cameo
Not sure what file you need? Read my post Types of Cutting Files: Digital Cutting Files Explained
Do you have a suggestion for free svg files or other cutting file suggestion? Yes, I do take requests- post your suggestion for new SVG files in comments section or email me with your cutting file requests. Feel free to enclose a link or image.
Gallery for all QP Paper Doll Cutting Files. View and Download all the QP Paper Dolls.
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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!
Free Father’s Day "Tie" Card Cutting File – Pop Up Card for Father’s Day SVG GSD KNK format"
free father’s day card gsd svg knk
Free Father’s Day Card GSD SVG and KNK cutting files
This is a pop card in loosest sense of the term 🙂 . I am bit of a perfectionist and working on mastering pop up card technique so this is about as daring as I will be right now 🙂
This is an easy fun card to make up. A terrific way to use up scraps of paper. Paisley paper works great for tie. You can also leave out letters and have kids decorate the tie with glitter et al …
I really enjoyed designing this cutting file. If you use it I would LOVE to see your finished results. I am always amazed at how creative you all can be!
Email your photo or link and indicate if I can use here on my blog- full credit and link to your site will be given.
Free Father’s Day Card Cutting File GSD KNK and SVG for SCAL and Cricut
Free Father’s Day Card Cutting file for Cricut/SCAL SVG Cutting File is for use with your Cricut using SCAL ( Sure Cuts A Lot) software.
MOst scrapbook and card makers who use a Cricut do not know that they can cut without a cartridge. Read my recent post about using SCAL Sure Cuts A Lot software and Cricut- Cut Without Cartridges for more information on cutting without cartridge with Cricut digital die cutter.
Free Father’s Day Card GSD Cutting File can be used with(QuicKutz) Silhouette machines, Xyron Wishblade and Craft Robo. You just use the regular Robo Master that comes with your digital cutter..
Free Father’s Day Card KNK Cutting File is used with Klic n Kut ( KNK Element, Maxx, etc) OR use KNK Studio GE software with your Craft Robo, Wishblade or Silhouette.
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 Free Father’s Day Card Cutting file HERE
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SCAL Coupon Code
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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!