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Where did summer go?

Nikki — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:04:19 +0000

Where did summer go? I turned around and the next thing we know we are pulling out the halloween decorations.

I will be posting some creative Halloween Cricut projects that I have found around the net. If you have any to share please feel free to forward them to me. You can get a hold of me through my contact me page.

Creativecandy4u has some great Halloween Cricut projects of interest here is one I though was adorable.

Cricut Cartridge Project by Nita

Nikki — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:25:42 +0000

I've received some emails requesting directions to the cricut cards that Nita made. Unfortunately I haven't heard back from her. I would love to share any projects that you may have and if at all possible perhaps include directions on how you made them.

Cricut greeting cards with a personal touch

Nikki — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:24:42 +0000

I received an email the other day from one of my readers Nita with some pictures of some cards she made using the Cricut Expression. I am always happy to see creativity from others and encourage you to send me your Cricut projects that you have done.

The first card is for a 50th Birthday and has some great details around the outer edges. I love the bouquet of flowers in the center

The next card that she sent that she made with her Cricut machine is for those who are looking to enjoy a day of relaxation on their birthday.

Next we have a simple card that is perfect for any birthday. The ribbon on the bottom with the cute bow gives this Cricut card the perfect touch.

My mom would like this card especially if I bought her a ticket to ride on a hot air balloon. She told me once that she always wanted to do this. Her birthday is in January and it is freezing here at this time so it would have to be belated.

In the final card we have a birthday wish going out to someone called Bob. I wonder if the motorcyle in the picture is his and if so then that is AWESOME! Nita is you see this let me know?

Love the motorcycle!

I just want to say thank you again Nita for the great pictures. The thing that I like about the Cricut personal cutting machine is the endless creativity that can be achieved. When you give a home made Cricut card take a second to notice the spark in the person's eye that received it....that will be thanks enough!

Make some extra money using the Cricut Machine

Nikki — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:44:27 +0000

Did you know that not only can you save money by buying cheap Cricut Cartridges through eBay but you can also make money using your Cricut personal cutter machine?

Using your imagination you can create some money making projects that you can sell on eBay, craft shows, school events or just by word of mouth.

Here are four Cricut projects that you can make extra money with to give you some ideas:

Custom Invitations and Cards:If your the kind of person that loves to make custom Cricut greeting cards or invitations to save money on expensive store bought cards then why not make it into a home business? Selling custom invitations can be very lucrative with many people wanting to purchase handmade birthday cards, invitations and more.

Personal Children Art:Personal Children Art is a huge business for scrapbookers. Not only is it one of the simplest Cricut projects to create but also sells great! You can create a plaque to showcase your art or use the traditional mat and frame. You can increase your earnings by making the art functional. For instance, by adding knobs you can make your personal child plaque into a coat hanger.

Baby Shower Diaper Cakes:What is a diaper cake? Simply it is a popular baby shower gift or centerpiece where rolled up diapers are arranged in a way to create a tiered cake. This popular gift goes over great at any shower but most people either don't have the time to make them or simply don't know how. One of the cheapest ways to embellish the cake is to use the Cricut personal cutting machine. This type of business does great simply by word of mouth and before you know it your Cricut business will be soaring.

Scrapbooking Themes:Similar to custom Invitations and cards, there is a large market for scrapbooking themes. If you adore scrapbooking and receive high praise for the themes you've created then why not make it into a paying gig. Using the Cricut personal cutting machine you can significantly reduce your operating costs and time to produce these themes, resulting in a better bottom line.

These are just a few ways that you can turn your passion of crafting into a small home based business. Think of the things you like to do with your Cricut machine and try to imagine a market for it. Before you know it the hobby you love so much may just be the job you've been dreaming of!

Welcome to Craftyfun

Nikki — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:09:43 +0000

My hope is to create a place where we can share Cricut ideas, projects and deals we have come across in our crafting travels.

Search for your favorite cartridges or discover a new one. No matter what, you can find a discounted Cricut Cartridge that fits your needs.

If your new to the Cricut Personal Cutting Machine, Cricut Create or Cricut Expression you can find those here as well.

Browse the navigation bar on the right for all your Cricut deals.

If you would like to shre some Cricut projects or ideas visit our contribute page!

Dollhouse Card

Nikki — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:10:33 +0000

I love searching the web for interesting Cricut projects. Joan over at Joanscraftworld.com has a great Cricut project using the Wild Card Cricut Cartridge.

The Dollhouse Card that she created is fantastic and just shows the creativity that cab be achieved with the Cricut Expression machine.

You can get the discount Cricut Cartridge Wild Card through Craftyfun.com
read the full post here at Joanscraftworld.com

Cricut Bloggers link up

Nikki — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:43:55 +0000

I had come across a great website where we can all link up and view each others ideas and creations. The site is called Cricut Bloggers and has a great list of Cricut blogs ranging from projects to Cricut Cartridge reviews. Be sure to head over there and check it out.

If your interested in linking to Craftyfun be sure to contact me and maybe we can collaborate.

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Nikki — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:42:04 +0000

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Craft Books

Nikki — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:48:38 +0000

There is a great website called Crafters Choice that is having a great promotion I thought you might be interested in.

They are offering four books for $1.00 plus a free gift.

With a wide selection of Bestsellers from various authors I'm sure you can find four books that interest you!

(of course they are hoping you will want more ha ha)

click here for details

Family Scrapbook Night with the Cricut Machine

Nikki — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:47:18 +0000

Getting together for a family night is difficult, what with work, school and every other little thing that comes up in life.

More then ever though it is important to stay connected. A great idea is to set aside some time for a family scrapbooking night with the cricut machine.

There is a great site geared towards family that has a post you may find of interest at www.more4kids.info

If anyone has any good family ideas be sure to comment for others to enjoy!