Design bundles – Happy Paper Crafting

Have you ever wanted to make something but you couldn’t find the project or file to use? The one thing I love about Cricut design space is the ability to change or alter an image to create a new project. Recently I was wanting to create a bookmark as a Confirmation gift but couldn’t find the image or project for an existing bookmark so I modified an image I found and thought I would share the process with you all.

If you want to create the same project then you can find the file on Design Bundles here. I really liked these Mandalay crosses and thought they would work great modified to a bookmark.

I uploaded the SVG file I wanted into design space. I then resized the file to suit the final size I was after (2.89in wide). I then added a semicircle to my canvas. The semicircle I rotated 90 degrees and then overlapped the bottom of it with the top of the cross and welded them together. To do this you select/highlight both items and select “combine” and then “weld” from the bottom right hand side of your screen.

I then added a circle to the canvas and resized it to a size that is appropriate to fit for a ribbon through. Once you have it sized correctly the circle just needs to be centred to the design and far enough from the edge so that if you were using a softer medium then it would not tear. Once you have it placed where you want you select both shapes (bookmark and Circle) and select slice. You can then remove the two circle slice results in the layers panel which will leave you with just the book mark.

Now you are ready to cut the file from your chosen medium. I chose to cut this from Cricut Faux leather as I felt this would be sturdier than card stock and would not be bulky, so would be great to be used in the Bible.

The final product came up amazing and was so easy to cut. I did make a card for the same occasion and will share that with you in another post.

Have you made a bookmark by modifying an image? Let me know in the comments.

Hi today I am going to share with you a quick and easy project to use with your Cricut machine, Faux Leather earrings. They are very simple and quick to make and they make fantastic gifts. You can make this on the explore or maker machines as you only need the fine point blade.

You will see links in this project which I will get commission for if you make a purchase using them. This commission helps me keep making projects to share with you all. The ideas and thoughts of the products I share are my own.

Here is a look at the final product of today’s project.

If you want to recreate these at home you will need the following items

Faux leather in two contrasting colours of your choice
Earrings and jump rings
Wood Earrings SVG file

I prefer to use Cricut Faux Leather for this as it is light weight and is comfortable for those wearing them. If you do not want to use two different Faux Leathers you can do the top layer with Iron on for a similar look.

The file Wood Earrings SVG comes with 48 designs and a commercial license. The commercial license means that you are able to sell anything that you make using the SVGs.

To begin this project you will need to upload the design of your choice into Design Space and add the design onto your canvas. Ensure that you have two on your canvas as one will become your back layer. Select one of the images and select the Contour button from the bottom right hand corner of your screen. You want to hide all contours except the top circle which you need to put the jump ring through.

To cut the earrings you will need to place the Faux Leather face down on your Cricut Standard grip mat. For this particular project you do not need to mirror your image as this item is symmetrical. However I still do choose to mirror more for me to be in the habit so that I do not forget for a project that requires it.

From the project mat screen choose to make 2 project copies (to make a pair) or as many as you need. Ensure you have the fine point blade inserted and for the explores turn your dial to custom and then choose Faux Leather (Paper Thin). For Makers choose Faux leather (Paper Thin) from the materials screen. Once they are cut you then add then thread the jump ring through the hole and then attach to the earring.

I hope you like this project and let me know if you gave this project a try.

Thank you for visiting and Happy Paper crafting

Tanya

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