Remember those Thank You Notes I shared? I figured you might want to add your own calligraphy to the inside of those cards, so I created some FREE Thank You Calligraphy Worksheets for you to practice a phrase!

I’ve given you 3 different calligraphy styles to work with these free worksheets. I love using my Tombow Pens for these practice sheets, but you can use any calligraphy materials you have on hand.

I also wanted to remind you of the new Thank with Google feature on my blog. You can find it in my sidebar and it’s such a fun way to interact with my readers.

I’m a Google paid early tester for their pilot program Thank with Google, and I’m loving it so far! It allows you to purchase a virtual sticker to show some love for all the printables and tutorials I share on my site.

It’s a great way to connect and engage with my site and share your appreciation for my content. There are a variety of stickers to choose from and every time you send a paid sticker, you can add a personal message. I love hearing from you and it also helps support my site to bring you more great content!

You can find the Thank with Google feature in multiple places on my site, including the top and bottom of this and all blog posts. If you try it out, let me know what you think! Thanks as always for your support.

Want more calligraphy and hand lettering worksheets like these FREE Thank You Calligraphy Worksheets?

Check out these other posts:

• Calligraphy Template Worksheet – this is one of my favorite sections in my Casual Calligraphy Workbook…try your hand at your own calligraphy style using this free calligraphy template.
• Casual Calligraphy Supply List – everything you need to get started in Calligraphy, plus a video preview from my Casual Calligraphy Course!
• Easy Calligraphy Letters – if you’re just starting out, these letters are a great place to practice!
• Tators Gonna Tate Calligraphy Practice Sheet – I was going to do a Haters Gonna Hate worksheet, but this was way funnier.
• Mermaid Life Hand Lettering Worksheets – don’t we all want the mermaid life? This comes in three gorgeous styles.
• Unity Over Comfort Calligraphy Worksheets – this is a very special post to me. I’m giving you free worksheets, PLUS some tips on how to embrace diversity.
• Hand Lettering Worksheets for Kids – I say this is for kids…but it’s also great for beginners! You can also get the full set in my shop.
• Monthly Hand Lettering Prompts – I have a prompt for every day of the year and you can find them all in one convenient post.
• Unicorn Hand Lettering Worksheet – this fun printable lets you try out some drawing skills, brush lettering skills, plus it includes a finished design for inspiration!
• Funny Winter Worksheet – because ugh…winter!
• Brush Lettering Practice Sheet – love this simply quote and worksheet.
• Garden Lettering Practice Sheet – this lettering worksheet also includes a tutorial for lettering on fabric!
• Wood Coasters Tracing Sheet – Another practice sheet that has a dual purpose.

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I hand drew these Free Printable Thank You Cards just for you today! I think having some thank you cards on hand is a MUST, especially with Teacher Appreciation week coming up. It’s always a good idea to thank a friend.

I used my 5×7 templates from my template set to make this fast printable and I really love the way these turned out.

How to Make these Printable Thank you Cards

These are SO easy to make, and you probably have most things on hand.

What you’ll need:

• White Cardstock
• Printer
• Scissors or Paper Trimmer
• Scoreboard (this is optional, but handy if you want the perfect fold)

You’ll simply print, cut along the solid line and fold along the dotted line. Feel free to insert a note or some lovely hand lettering on the inside.

Want more Free Printables? Check out these Thank You Cards and Gift Tags

• A Real Life Mermaid Gift Tags – get these in PDF or PNG files so you can cut them out with your Cricut (also they look great with the matching Mermaid Tote Bag).
• Roaring Good Time Thank You Cards – modern and FREE thank you cards that are perfect for party favors.
• LEGO Gift Tags – these also double as luggage tags!
• Gender Reveal Favors – a creative and EASY party favor for a gender reveal party.
• Emoji Gift Boxes – these are super cute and the kids love ’em!
• Doughnut Gift Tags – because DOUGHNUTS!!
• Hello Gift Tags – sometimes you don’t need a reason to give someone a cute gift.

Thank with Google Experimental Feature

I thought these Floral Thank You Cards would be the perfect printable to share an exciting new experimental Google feature you can see on my site.

I’m SO excited to share that I’m one of Google’s paid early testers for the Thank with Google pilot program! This experimental feature allows you to purchase a virtual sticker of your choice and show your appreciation for the free printables and tutorials I offer on Printable Crush. As a loyal supporter, you can directly engage with my content in a fun and creative way!

Thank with Google gives you plenty of adorable stickers to choose from, and the best part is you can add a personal message every time you send a paid sticker. This not only supports me financially, but it also helps me create more content based on the work you love the most.

You can find the Thank with Google feature in my sidebar and as a button at the top and bottom of every post. If you try it out, let me know what you think! Thank you and your support means SO much to me.

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We’ve had quite a few Printable Hop Round ups, and all have “totally rocked,” am I right?

But today I wanted to take a moment to mention that we lost one of our bloggers last month unexpectedly. I didn’t know Linda personally, but she always created the cutest printables for our blog hop, and it’s such a tragic loss to her family and friends. Please keep them all in your thoughts.

We were told by her family that she LOVED Madonna, so it felt appropriate to honor her with an 80’s theme this month. If you have anything to spare, please visit her GoFundMe page created by her daughter.

You can check out our previous free printable blog hops here and look for the cute printables designed by Linda from Fun for Little Ones:

• Free Camping Printables
• Free STEM Activity Printables
• Free Halloween Printables
• Free Unicorn Stationery Printable Set
• Free Santa and Mrs. Claus Gift Tags
• Free Winter Florals Coloring Page
• Free Floral Heart Valentine Coloring Page
• Free Alphabet Tracing Worksheet
• Free Sunglasses Coloring Page

I think any 80’s fans would love each one of these printables! We definitely have a cassette tape theme going on!

12 Free 80’s Printables

• How To Give Your Kids An 80’s Summer – Hello Creative Family
• 80’s Stickers – Crafting in the Rain
• 80s Party Banner – The Country Chic Cottage
• 80’s Music Bingo – Happy Go Lucky
• 80s Coloring Page and Printable Art – 100 Directions
• 80s Movie Guessing Game – Mad in Crafts
• 80’s Party Circles – Everyday Party Magazine
• Cassette Treat Box – Artsy Fartsy Mama
• Stay Rad coloring page – Liz on Call
• Boom Box Card – Persia Lou
• 80’s Mixed Tape Gift Card – Printable Crush
• Cassette Tape Card – Tried and True

And make sure you download my printable 5X7″ Mixed Tape Gift Cards by clicking the download button. I hope you enjoy these hand drawn and hand lettered cards!

Free 80’s Theme Gift Cards

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Hello, everyone! I’m Kelly from Kelly Leigh Creates. Erin has been nice enough to let me take over posting duties for today. I know that many of you are interested in hand lettering and a few of the main questions that I get from readers when it comes to lettering is how to get started and how to improve hand lettering.

All it takes to learn or improve your hand lettering is a few simple tips and maybe a few things that you haven’t thought of yet. I’m sharing 5 lettering tips with you today that will help your hand lettering no matter where you are in your lettering journey. Sit back, grab yourself a cup of coffee and let’s letter!

 HAND LETTERING TIPS AND TRICKS

 TIP #1

Choose a good lettering pen. The pens that I use for hand lettering are the Tombow Dual Brush Pens and the Tombow Fudenosuke. Tombow Dual Brush Pens have 2 tips. One tip is a brush-like tip that allows you to achieve thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes. The other tip is a small hard tip great for detail work.

Tombow Fudenosuke Pens come in a hard and soft tip. The soft tip pen allows for thicker downstrokes than the hard tip. Both these pens are great for detail work as well.

There are many other pens on the market. These are just the ones that I am familiar with and use. Whatever pen you choose, try it out and practice with it for a while to make sure that it works for the lettering style that you are trying to achieve.

TIP #2

Understand pressure. Hand lettering consists of thick downstrokes and thin upstrokes. To get this result, you need to put more pressure on your brush on the downstrokes of the letters and less pressure on the upstrokes. The Tombow pens are great for practicing this technique. The flexible brush tips allow you to vary the pressure to achieve thick and thin strokes.

TIP #3

Pause after each letter.  While you are practicing the thick downstrokes and thin upstrokes, get in the habit of drawing one letter at a time and picking up your pen after each one. This will allow you to complete one letter and then reset and focus on the next letter.  When you do this, the transitions between your letters will improve.

TIP #4

Practice. The best way to learn hand lettering (and improve) is to practice. A lot. Download some practice sheets and get to work.

TIP #5

Sketch your lettering first. Once you have mastered your letters, you will probably want to create some layouts with your lettering. When drawing more advanced designs, it’s always good to sketch out your design first in pencil and then go over it with your pens. Using a grid to layout your sketch helps keep everything in line.

WANT THESE TIPS IN A PRINTABLE GUIDE? JUST CLICK BELOW!

LET’S LETTER LAUNCHES MAY 24!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your lettering journey, I’d love for you to check out my new lettering workbook, Let’s Letter, available May 24. It’s filled with instructions and practice sheets galore so you can take your lettering from beginner to beautiful. All the details will be on the blog Monday, May 24.

Want more Hand Lettering Tutorials and worksheets? Visit these posts:

• Calligraphy Template Worksheet – this is one of my favorite sections in my Casual Calligraphy Workbook…try your hand at your own calligraphy style using this free calligraphy template.
• Casual Calligraphy Supply List – everything you need to get started in Calligraphy, plus a video preview from my Casual Calligraphy Course!
• Easy Calligraphy Letters – if you’re just starting out, these letters are a great place to practice!
• Tators Gonna Tate Calligraphy Practice Sheet – I was going to do a Haters Gonna Hate worksheet, but this was way funnier.
• Mermaid Life Hand Lettering Worksheets – don’t we all want the mermaid life? This comes in three gorgeous styles.
• Unity Over Comfort Calligraphy Worksheets – this is a very special post to me. I’m giving you free worksheets, PLUS some tips on how to embrace diversity.
• Hand Lettering Worksheets for Kids – I say this is for kids…but it’s also great for beginners! You can also get the full set in my shop.
• Monthly Hand Lettering Prompts – I have a prompt for every day of the year and you can find them all in one convenient post.
• Unicorn Hand Lettering Worksheet – this fun printable lets you try out some drawing skills, brush lettering skills, plus it includes a finished design for inspiration!
• Funny Winter Worksheet – because ugh…winter!
• Brush Lettering Practice Sheet – love this simply quote and worksheet.
• Garden Lettering Practice Sheet – this lettering worksheet also includes a tutorial for lettering on fabric!
• Wood Coasters Tracing Sheet – Another practice sheet that has a dual purpose.

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If you are brand new to Cricut, haven’t ordered your Cricut, or are considering making the switch to the Cricut machine, this post is a MUST READ. Plus, if you scroll down to the bottom of this post, you’ll get a FREE Cricut Design Space Tool Guide!

What is Cricut Design Space?

In order to use the Cricut, you have to have Cricut Design Space installed on your computer or iPad. Make sure you click on that link to take you to the download page, then follow the instructions there.

After that, you’ll be asked to connect your machine, so make sure you have your Cricut machine turned on. This step only takes a couple of seconds, then you’re ready to go!

How does Cricut Design Space Work?

After you have it installed, you’ll use Cricut design space to create Cricut projects. You’ll be able to create your own designs, upload purchased files, and use Ready to Make Cricut Projects.

The following tutorials are also very helpful for getting started with Cricut Design Space.

• Get Started in the New Cricut Design Space
• My Favorite Cricut Design Space Updates
• How to Edit Text in Cricut Design Space
• How to Create Custom Designs in Cricut Design Space
• 11 Reasons You Need a Cricut Access Subscription
• How to Customize a Cricut Access Project
• How to Upload Patterns to Cricut Design Space
• How to Upload Print and Cut Files to Cricut Design Space
• How to Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space
• How to Create a Cricut Print and Cut Project from SVG Files
• How to Use the Slice Tool to Make Large Vinyl Decals
• How to Use the Weld Tool in Cricut Design Space
• How to Use the Cricut Contour Tool with SVG Files
• How to Design Custom Invitations in Cricut Design Space
• Make Your Own Invitations from SVG Files in Cricut Design Space

It may seem overwhelming at first, but I’m going to break down the basics for you!

Home Page

After you have it installed, you’ll be able to create new projects, pick from a variety of ready to make projects, and you can also click links to view Cricut Tutorials.

Click here to see my Ready to Make Projects

Another fun thing about the home page is you’ll be able to see work created by the Cricut Community.

Another thing I want to point out – those three lines by the word HOME in the top left corner is where you’ll be able to:

• Edit your profile and account info
• Check for machine updates
• Calibrate your machine
• Purchase Cricut Access (read why you may want Cricut Access HERE)
• Get Help if you have questions about your machine
• Manage Custom Materials

Templates

Templates are images that help you figure out the size of your design. Templates will not cut when you send your project to your machine, they are simply guidelines.

You can search through the templates to find what works for you, but you’ll find templates for:

• Clothing like t-shirts, hoodies, flip flops etc.
• Mugs
• Kitchen aid mixers
• Electronic Devises
• Mugs, wine glasses, and other home decor items
• And much much much much more…seriously, there’s so many templates!

Projects

Projects are great for beginners! These are all ready to go, or your can choose to customize them. You’ll find projects for just about every occasion, but here’s a few examples:

• Cards
• Accessories like earrings, makeup bags, headbands, etc.
• Sewing Projects
• Infusible Ink Projects
• Mugs for the MugPress
• Iron-on
• Kid Activities
• Parties and Events
• Planners
• Wreaths
• Vinyl Projects
• Etc., etc.

The thing I love about projects is they’re so easy to make, plus the materials and instructions are already listed for you.

Images

Cricut has a variety of FREE images available in Cricut Design Space, or you can sign up for Cricut Access to get instant access to tens of thousands of images and fonts. Plus, there are other amazing benefits to Cricut Access. You can tell what images are included by the green flag with an A in the corner.

Again, there are images for every occasion, but I also wanted to tell you what types of images you can find in Cricut Design Space.

• Cut Images
• Draw Images
• Cut and Draw Images
• 3D images
• Phrases (you can also search for specific languages)
• Cards
• Sign Layer Images
• Multi-layer Images
• Search by brand (like Disney, Anna Griffin, Marvel, etc) – please note some licensed designs may not be included in Cricut Access
• Images for specific materials

You can also easily search images in the search bar.

Text

The Text tool allows you to insert custom text onto your project. You can use fonts that are on your computer, or use free Cricut fonts, or fonts available with a Cricut Access subscription.

When you click on the Text Tool, the toolbar will pop up where you’ll be able to:

• Select a font
• Select a style (bold, italic, etc.) Please note that this option is not available on every font family.
• Select the font size
• Adjust the space between letters
• Adjust the space between lines
• Align text left, right, or center
• Curve your text
• Ungroup the letters or lines of your text. Once you do this, you won’t be able to edit what your text says.

Shapes

Shapes is the best way to create your own images in Cricut Design Space. You can add your basic shapes like squares, circles, triangles, etc., and you can also add a line that would be used for scoring images.

You can combine shapes with other shapes using the weld and slice tool, which I’ll explain in more detail in the tools section.

I created my Monster Photo props almost entirely using shapes, so that will give you a good idea of what you can create with Cricut shapes!

Upload

You can also upload your own files to Cricut Design Space using the Upload Tool. You’ll be able to upload:

• SVG files (vector image)
• PNG files (flat image with a transparent background – great for Print and Cut projects)
• GIF files
• BMP files
• DXF files (also vector, but only supported on desktop version)
• Pattern fill files (a flat image that has a pattern on it)

Make sure you check out some of my FREE SVG and PNG Files to try this out for yourself:

• Create Hand Lettered Cricut Cut Files in Adobe Illustrator
• Create Hand Lettered SVG Files with the Cricut Bright Pad
• How to Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space
• FREE Hand Lettered “You’re A Gem” SVG File
• Free Haunted Mansion SVG Files
• Cornhole Bags Tutorials with Free Corn SVG File
• FREE You Shuck at Cornhole SVG File
• Pin the Horn on the Unicorn Party Game
• FREE Unicorn Party Printables and Cut Files
• Make Your Own Unicorn Printable Activity
• How to Turn Kid Art into SVG Files
• Hello Fall SVG Files
• Hand Lettered Wood Sign SVG Files
• Home for Christmas SVG File
• Thankful SVG File
• Good Cheer SVG File
• FREE Spend My Life Laughing SVG File
• Free Snow Cool SVG File
• Free You Stole My Heart SVG File
• Zombie Ate My Heart SVG File
• On Today’s Menu SVG File
• Adulting Bad, Coffee Good SVG File
• Oh Baby SVG File

Cricut Design Space Tool Guide

You’ve probably noticed a lot of other tools in Cricut Design Space. You can reference the image above or download the Free Tool Guide at the bottom of this post for a reminder, but here’s a quick overview of the Cricut tools you see on your Canvas.

Top Toolbar

• Undo/Redo – undoes or redoes an action
• Operation – where you select to cut, draw, or score an image in your project
• Select – click this to select or unselect an image
• Edit – cut, copy, or past an image
• Offset – creates a larger or smaller outline of your image
• Image Tools – use these to align images, arrange them from front to back, or flip images
• Sizing, Rotation, Location – use these to type in a precise size, rotation, or location of an image on your canvas

Top Right Tools

• Group – group images to make layers easier to work with. The images will cut separately.
• Ungroup – ungroups images
• Duplicate – creates a copy of an image
• Delete – deletes and image
• Color Sync – click on this to make sure all your images are cutting on the right material using color as your guide

Bottom Right Tools

• Slice – cuts one image out of another image. Check out this tutorial to see how to use this tool.
• Weld – combines two images together to make one image. Check out this tutorial to see how to use the weld tool.
• Attach – use this to select images that you want to cut together on one material.
• Detach – if your images are attached, the attach tool will turn into the detach tool, and you’ll use this to undo the attach function.
• Flatten – Similar to attach, but it will flatten an image so you can print and cut that image. It will only cut around the outermost image. You can see how to use this tool here.
• Contour – there may be certain pieces of a design you don’t want to cut, so you would use the contour tool to specify which pieces to cut. Check out this tutorial to see how to use the contour tool.

Also, in the bottom left corner, you’ll be able to zoom in and out of your canvas.

Prepare

After you click the MAKE IT button on your home screen, it will take you to the PREPARE page. This is where you’ll:

• Select your Mat size (or if you have a Cricut Joy, you’ll select if you want to cut without a mat)
• Mirror your image for iron on or infusible ink projects.
• Arrange where your images will cut on the mat.

When you’re ready, click continue!

MAKE

This is where it all comes together!! On this screen in Cricut Design Space, you’ll:

• Click EDIT to make sure you mirrored your image.
• Select your material
• Click unload if you placed the wrong material on the mat.
• Click Cancel if you need to fix something before you cut.
• Your machine will automatically tell you to change your tools (say you’re using the scoring wheel and/or Cricut pens on the same project).

When you’re ready, click GO!

I hope this helps answer your Cricut Design Space questions! The more comfortable you are with it, the more you can create with your Cricut Machine!

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There are countless materials you can use for for Cricut Machine, and it can be a bit daunting to know which Cricut materials and uses you need for your project, so I’m going to break it down for you!

Today we’ll cover:

• Vinyl
• Iron-on
• Paper Products
• Inkfusible Ink
• Materials for the Cricut Maker
• Cricut Joy Materials

Before we move on, make sure you get the machine that’s right for you.

Cricut Machine Basics

• What is a Cricut and What Does it Do?
• Cricut Maker Review
• Cricut Maker vs. Cricut Explore 2
• 5 Things I Love About the Cricut Explore Air 2
• My Favorite Cricut Maker Projects
• Get Started in the NEW Cricut Design Space
• 11 Reasons You Need a Cricut Access Subscription
• How to Create a Make it Now Project
• What Different Cricut Materials Can I Cut?
• The Most Useful Cricut Supplies and Accessories
• Cricut Print and Cut Materials You Need to Try

Cricut Materials and Uses – Vinyl

What is is?

Cricut Vinyl can be permanent or removable, comes in many different colors, and patterns and you can also get it textured.

I think it’s the easiest material to use, so if you’re a beginner, you can start with vinyl for your Cricut Materials. You’ll simply place it on the mat, do your magic in Cricut Design Space, cut, then place.

What is it used for?

I’ve used vinyl for a number of projects, and I think it’s the most versatile material out there, but here’s a few ideas using removable vinyl from my blog:

• Pantry Labels
• Wall Decals
• Stencils for painting
• School Supply Labels
• Customize your Cricut Machine
• Faux Wall Paper

For permanent vinyl, you can label coffee mugs or tumblers, or even create outdoor signage – which I used when my mom owned a catering business and I’m pretty sure the next owners had to hire someone to remove it because it was going to stay on there forever.

My Top Picks:

Here’s my recommendations for getting started with Cricut Vinyl

• Transfer Tape – A MUST HAVE companion to any of your vinyl projects.
• Premium Removable Vinyl – choose any color you like!
• Premium Permanent Vinyl
• Patterned Vinyl – includes licensed characters!!!
• Mosaic Vinyl – this vinyl comes with pre-cut patterns, so it’s perfect for projects that need a textured layer for your project.
• Glitter Vinyl
• Holographic Vinyl
• Stencil Vinyl
• Adhesive Foil

Cricut Iron-On

What is it?

As the name suggests, Cricut Iron-on is a material that when you add heat to the mix, it adheres to the material.

After you cut out your design, you can use an iron, heat press, or Cricut EasyPress.

What is it used for?

It’s great for fabric projects, but I’ve also used it on wood.

• T-shirts
• Makeup Bags
• Wood Sign
• Hair Bows
• And you can also LAYER iron-on!

My Top Picks:

Here’s my recommendations for getting started with Cricut Vinyl

• Everyday Iron-on
• Glitter Iron-on – this is my absolute FAVORITE iron-on. It’s so easy to work with, so if you’re a beginner, I would start here.
• Holographic Iron-on
• Patterned Iron-on (check out the cute shirt I made with Patterned Iron-On)
• SportFlex Iron-On – Use this for stretchy materials
• Premade Iron-on Designs – these are cool because you don’t have to cut them out…they are ready to go!

Cricut Paper Products

What is it?

I got started in the Cricut world with paper…because printables. If you love working with paper crafts, you’re going to be blown away by all the paper materials you can use with your Cricut.

What is it used for?

They sky’s the limit with paper! Here’s a few paper crafts you can make with Cricut Paper Materials:

• Print and Cut Invitations – also includes how to make a glitter cardstock backing
• Print and Cut Kid Crafts
• Cards
• Boxes
• You can also have a lot of fun with paper and Cricut Pens!

My Top Picks:

Here are my

• Cricut Pens – use on multiple paper craft surfaces
• Cardstock – I always want to have white and black cardstock handy, but you can choose a variety of colors.
• Glitter Cardstock – great for adding accents!
• Shimmer Paper – this is my FAVORITE accent paper to use. I love the glittery sheen, but it’s smooth, so really easy to work with.
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Kraft Board
• Brushed Paper – this is super cool textured paper
• Scrapbook Paper
• Foil Embossed Paper

Cricut Infusible Ink

What is it?

You would use Infusible Ink like you use Iron-on, only it’s completely permanent because it fuses to the material. You can work with Infusible Ink sheets or Pens, so it’s a really fun material to work with.

What is it used for?

There are a few limitations with Infusible Ink – it only works on certain products, but I usually use Cricut Blanks because they’re created especially for infusible ink sheets and pens.

You can use the EasyPress for most blanks, or the Cricut MugPress for mugs (which is my new favorite toy, by the way).

Here are some of my favorite projects made with Cricut Infusible Ink:

• Infusible Ink FAQ’s
• Cricut Mugs – try this Cricut Design Space Tutorial, too!
• Tote Bags
• T-shirts
• Coasters

My Top Picks:

This includes all the Infusible Ink Products, because they’re all fantastic–it just depends on what project you want to create.

• Infusible Ink Sheets – comes in a variety of colors and patterns.
• Infusible Ink Pens – the thing I love about the pens is that you don’t have to use the Cricut – you can draw your own design on regular paper! Just keep in mind the design will be backwards once you apply it to the material, so make sure you write any text backwards.
• Cricut Blanks – I love everything on this page, but I highly recommend cosmetic bags, coasters, mugs and tote bags.

Cricut Maker Materials

What is it?

The Cricut Maker has more capabilities than the Cricut Joy and Cricut Explore Air 2. Because of this, I’ve decided to explain the Cricut Material and uses separate from the other materials.

What is it used for?

The Cricut Maker applies more pressure, so you can cut thicker material like leather, fabric, and thin woods.

• Fabric Crafts
• Wood Crafts
• Chipboard Crafts
• Scoring Wheel Crafts
• Felt Crafts

My Top Picks:

This includes all the Infusible Ink Products, because they’re all fantastic–it just depends on what project you want to create.

• Chipboard
• Wood Veneers
• Aluminum Sheets (for use with the engraving tool)
• Leather

Cricut Joy Materials

What is it?

The Cricut Joy can cut most materials that the Cricut Explore Air 2 can…it’s just smaller, which is handy because I can carry it all over my house for different project.

The cool thing about the joy, is you don’t have to use a mat on Smart Products like Smart Vinyl and Iron on- this means you can make projects as long as the material – up to 24 ft!

What is it used for?

These are a few projects I’ve made with my Cricut Joy:

• Cricut Joy Smart Labels
• Makeup Bags
• Back to School Folders
• Vinyl Nail Decals
• Smart Cards

My Top Picks:

I’ve worked with most Cricut Joy products, an

• Cricut Joy Smart Iron-on
• Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl
• Smart Labels – use Cricut Joy pens to create easy paper or vinyl labels!
• Insert Cards – you will need a mat, but these cards take MINUTES to make and they’re beautiful.
• Infusible Ink Sheets – these are great for the MugPress, but keep in mind you need a mat for these.
• Adhesive-Backed Paper

Want to learn more about Cricut projects and what Cricut Materials and uses there are? Check out my Cricut Machine Basics for learn how to use your Cricut Machine!

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Printable Templates are the most requested item from my Printable Design Course Students, and the day is finally HERE!!

In this post, you’ll learn:

• How does The Printable Packet Work?
• What Printable Templates are Included in The Printable Packet
• Who The Printable Packet is for

I created over 75 templates that you can use for your business. That means every template and bonus in The Printable Packet is for commercial use!

And at the bottom of this post, I’m giving you a FREE 4×6″ Adobe Illustrator Template for invitations, plus the 14 Page Resource guide so you can see exactly what is included in The Printable Packet!!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRINTABLE PACKET

How does The Printable Packet Work?

I created the printable templates in Adobe Illustrator, which means you MUST have Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer. Click on the image below to sign up:

Now, here’s a quick overview of how to use the templates, but I’ve also included 4 video tutorials when you purchase The Printable Packet:

• Open the file in Adobe Illustrator.
• Save the file with a new name so you don’t save over the original files.
• Customize colors, patterns, and fonts to fit your style.
• Export as JPEG or PDF to share with your customers and readers.

And you can use these OVER and OVER again to create as many printables as you like!!

The thing I love about these templates is that they take out all the boring parts of creating printables – it’s seriously SO EASY and it gives you complete control over your designs.

Printable Templates included in The Printable Packet

• INVITATIONS in 5 shapes and 3 sizes each ($25 VALUE)
• ENVELOPES in 2 shapes and 3 sizes ($10 VALUE)
• BANNERS in 5 shapes and 3 sizes each ($25 VALUE)
• CUPCAKE TOPPERS in 4 different shapes ($10 VALUE)
• CUPCAKE WRAPPERS in 2 shapes ($5 VALUE)
• NOTE CARDS in 3 shapes and 2 sizes ($15 VALUE)
• FOLDABLE CARDS in 3 shapes and 2 sizes ($10 VALUE)
• TREAT BAG TOPPERS in 2 shapes and 3 sizes ($10 VALUE)
• BOTTLE WRAPPERS in 3 shapes ($5 VALUE)
• 3D BOXES in 2 shapes and 5 sizes ($25 VALUE)
• PARTY CONES in 2 sizes ($5 VALUE)

Also included in the Printable Packet

• YOU’LL ALSO GET THE COMMERCIAL LICENSE (WORTH $200!!) TO SELL PRINTABLES USING THESE TEMPLATES
• PLUS 4 VIDEO TUTORIALS (WORTH $25)
• 14 PAGE RESOURCE GUIDE

But wait, there’s MORE…

Bonus Files

I’m also including these bonus files that can be edited to fit your branding!

• 2 Diagonal Patterns
• 2 Polka-dot Patterns
• 1 Triangle Pattern
• 3 Border SVG Files for embellishing your printable designs

Who needs The Printable Packet Printable Templates?

Obviously, this is for people who offer printables. I’ve made a business from printables for over 7 years! Here are a few people that would benefit from having already made for your printable templates:

• People who have a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator (if you want to learn, take my Printable Design Course for Beginners and SAVE $20 on The Printable Packet)
• Digital Store Owners who want to quickly add printable sets to an online store.
• Bloggers who want to make create free printables in MINUTES.
• Party Planners who need to add cute printables to party shoots.

I’m sure there are more business types that would love to streamline the design process with the Printable Packet…if that’s you, then leave a comment at the bottom of this post!

Already sold?

GET THE TEMPLATES

Click the download link to get the free 4X6″ Invitation Printable Template to see if The Printable Packet it right for you!

Download the Sample Invitations Printable Template

Printable Packet Sample

1 file(s) 12.62 MB

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Every year, I forget to do Mother’s Day printables because…I’m the mother. But I knew I couldn’t let another year slip by, so I created a two-fer with these FREE Mother’s Day Printable Cards that is also a coloring page.

I’ve also included a page that is already colored in, too…in case coloring is not your thing!

Also, check out my other Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Printables…because Father’s Day is coming up soon!

• DIY Grandkids Booklet – NOTE!! This is not free, but I’m seriously slacking in the Mother’s Day department, so I wanted to add it as an option.
• Super Dad Father’s Day Comic Book – this book literally made my husband LOL. It’s really fun for the kids and dad will LOOOOOVE it!
• Father’s Day Questionnaire – also includes a questionnaire for grandpa!

You only need very basic tools to use these printables. For all my printable suggestions like paper, trimmers, and printers, check out my Amazon Store.

Supplies for this Mother’s Day Card

• Free Printable (download at the bottom of this post)
• Printer
• Paper
• Scissors or Paper Trimmer
• Score Board

And depending on the age group that will be coloring this Mother’s Day Card, here are some coloring supplies:

Of course, you can download my other Coloring Pages for Mother’s Day, too!

I recommend the Garden Fairy and Floral Heart Coloring Pages, especially!

• Garden Fairy Coloring Page – download this pretty printable filled with flowers, hand lettering, and a cute little fairy.
• Dinosaur Coloring Page – this one is my favorite! My daughter decorated her room with a t-rex, so this was a fun one to create.
• Unicorn Coloring Page – I have so many unicorn posts, but this is the easiest activity to do!
• Alphabet Coloring Page – have a kid that’s learning the alphabet? You’ll want to download this fun and free coloring page!
• Earth Day Coloring Page – just a fun reminder to be kind to the earth.
• Sunglasses Coloring Page – this is the perfect coloring page for summer break.
• STEM Math Coloring Worksheets – Combine STEM with something creative with this worksheet!

And make sure you check out these Seasonal Coloring Pages:

• Christmas Coloring Page
• Winter Florals Coloring Page
• Give Thanks Coloring Page
• Thanksgiving Coloring Page
• Easter Coloring Page
• Halloween Coloring Page
• Summer Coloring Page
• 4th of July Coloring Page
• Free Floral Heart Valentine’s Day Coloring Page

Click the link below to get your printable for FREE! Make sure you tag me on Instagram if you make this for Mother’s Day so I can share it in my stories.

Download the FREE Printable Mother’s Day Card

Mother's Day Coloring Cards

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My baby is 6 years old, so I wasn’t prepared for this month’s SVG Blog Hop theme…It’s amazing what you forget, but I thought this Oh BABY SVG file would make the perfect baby shower gift. It’s a simple and cute design that works great on Baby bodysuits.

Make sure you check out the other SVG File Blog Hop posts – soooo many fun files to download here!

• Thankful SVG File
• Good Cheer SVG File
• Snow Cool SVG File
• Zombie Ate My Heart SVG File
• On Today’s Menu SVG File
• Oh Baby SVG File

Want even more SVG Files and project ideas? Check out this post – it has every project I’ve ever created!!!

SVG FILES YOU HAVE TO TRY

You can use this file for numerous projects and you can use any material or blanks you like, but for today’s purposes, I’ll be sharing what you need to make a Baby Bodysuit with Infusible Ink.

Note – the yellow t with white writing is not available with infusible ink, but you could use iron-on!

Materials you May Need

• Free Oh Baby SVG File (download at the bottom of this post)
• Cricut Machine (check out this post to see which one is right for you)
• Cricut EasyPress (check out this post to see what size you need)
• Cricut Baby Body Suit Blank
• Cricut Infusible Ink Sheets OR
• Cricut Infusible Ink Markers

I have a few Cricut Infusible Ink Posts that can help you out with instructions, so once you have this file downloaded, head over to one of these posts to help you out:

• How to Use Cricut Infusible Ink
• Custom Cricut Infusible Ink Coasters
• Cricut Infusible Ink T-shirts
• DIY Infusible Ink Tote Bags
• Adulting Bad, Coffee Good Infusible Ink Mugs

For the Baby Onesie, either follow the instructions for the first link and Cricut Infusible Ink t-shirts.

I also think it would be so fun to make an Oh Baby Gift Tote with Infusible Ink!

Want more Baby Shower Gift Ideas? Check out these Baby Shower SVG Files from some of my favorite bloggers!

Baby Shower SVG Files

Make sure you click on the links to grab these files!

• Baby Boy/Girl – That’s What Che Said
• Welcome Baby – We Can Make That!
• Oh Baby! – Printable Crush
• Hello World, I’m New Here – Leap of Faith Crafting
• I’m the big sister/I’m the big brother – Try it – Like it – Create it
• Milk Monster – Hello Creative Family
• Half Birthday – Happy Go Lucky
• But first, milk – Everyday Party Magazine
• New Kid on the Block – Artsy-Fartsy Mama
• Crib Hair Don’t Care – The girl Creative
• Worth the wait – Liz in Call
• I am loved {guest book onesie} – Life Sew Savory
• New To The Crew – Cutting Machine Crafting

Download the FREE Oh Baby SVG File

Baby Shower SVG File

1 file(s) 1.63 MB

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Check out all my other FREE SVG FILES!!

• Create Hand Lettered Cricut Cut Files in Adobe Illustrator
• Create Hand Lettered SVG Files with the Cricut Bright Pad
• How to Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space
• FREE Hand Lettered “You’re A Gem” SVG File
• Free Haunted Mansion SVG Files
• Cornhole Bags Tutorials with Free Corn SVG File
• FREE You Shuck at Cornhole SVG File
• Pin the Horn on the Unicorn Party Game
• FREE Unicorn Party Printables and Cut Files
• Make Your Own Unicorn Printable Activity
• How to Turn Kid Art into SVG Files
• Hello Fall SVG Files
• Hand Lettered Wood Sign SVG Files
• Home for Christmas SVG File
• Thankful SVG File
• Good Cheer SVG File
• FREE Spend My Life Laughing SVG File
• Free Snow Cool SVG File
• Free You Stole My Heart SVG File
• Zombie Ate My Heart SVG File
• On Today’s Menu SVG File
• Adulting Bad, Coffee Good SVG File
• Oh Baby SVG File

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This winter was a doozy here in Colorado, and while I love seasons…I’m not mad about our recent warm weather. So I’m celebrating with you by sharing this FREE Summer Coloring Page Printable! If you need more coloring pages, make sure you check out this link.

I’m also sharing links to some of my favorite bloggers, so scroll down for even MORE Summer Printable Freebies!!

Check out these other free printables from the Totally Free Printable Roundup group:

• Free Camping Printables
• Free STEM Activity Printables
• Free Halloween Printables
• Free Unicorn Stationery Printable Set
• Free Santa and Mrs. Claus Gift Tags
• Free Winter Florals Coloring Page
• Free Floral Heart Valentine Coloring Page
• Free Alphabet Tracing Worksheet
• Free Sunglasses Coloring Page

If you want to experiment with this Summer Coloring Page Printable, check out some of my favorite art supplies below.

When you use watercolors, you can either trace these onto watercolor paper using graphite paper, or print directly on watercolor paper (check your printer settings to see if your printer will accommodate thick paper).

I lost my sunglasses since I didn’t wear them for a year, so hoping they turn up. But I’m also of the mind that one can never have too many pairs of sunglasses.

And if I get some, I might need a pair like the pink one in this Summer Coloring Page. They’re pretty stylin’.

Want more Free Summer Printables? Check out these posts from some of my favorite bloggers!

• Super Summer Schedule – Hello Creative Family
• Summer Bucket List – Happiness is Homemade
• Summer Matching Page – Crafting in the Rain
• Summer Sticker Sheet – The Country Chic Cottage
• Summer Crossword – Everyday Party Magazine
• Summer Lego Task Cards – Happy Go Lucky
• Summer Ice Cream Treats Coloring Page – 100 Directions
• Summer Word Scramble – Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
• Welcome to Summer Water Bottle wraps – See Lindsay
• Hello Summer Coloring Page – Creatively Beth
• Summer Screen Checklist – Tried and True
• 28 Day Activity calendar – Mad in Crafts
• Summer Activity Page – Artsy Fartsy Mama
• Beach Coloring Pages – Pineapple Paper Co
• Popsicles coloring page – Liz on Call
• Sunglasses Coloring Page – Printable Crush

Free Summer Coloring Page Printable

Sunglasses Coloring Page

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• Garden Fairy Coloring Page – download this pretty printable filled with flowers, hand lettering, and a cute little fairy.
• Dinosaur Coloring Page – this one is my favorite! My daughter decorated her room with a t-rex, so this was a fun one to create.
• Unicorn Coloring Page – I have so many unicorn posts, but this is the easiest activity to do!
• Alphabet Coloring Page – have a kid that’s learning the alphabet? You’ll want to download this fun and free coloring page!
• Earth Day Coloring Page – just a fun reminder to be kind to the earth.
• Sunglasses Coloring Page – this is the perfect coloring page for summer break.
• STEM Math Coloring Worksheets – Combine STEM with something creative with this worksheet!

And make sure you check out these Seasonal Coloring Pages:

• Christmas Coloring Page
• Winter Florals Coloring Page
• Give Thanks Coloring Page
• Thanksgiving Coloring Page
• Easter Coloring Page
• Halloween Coloring Page
• Summer Coloring Page
• 4th of July Coloring Page
• Free Floral Heart Valentine’s Day Coloring Page

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