I promise to get back to my Cricut soon, but I am really enjoying using my Big Shot right now! I’ve had it for a few years, but I’m just now starting to use it for more than paper. Today I cut fabric with it and created this fun magnet. I used the fabric from…
I got the Car Decals Cricut cartridge in the mail today and I just had to use it immediately. Somehow I’d missed the fact that this cartridge had the bug head on it or I would have purchased it sooner. Isn’t he cute? Let me show you how easy it is to make this notebook…
When I saw these pumpkins that Christina had created I asked her immediately if she would do a Guest Post on Joy’s Life. How could I not? They’re beautiful. You’re going to LOVE this. While you’re reading, I’m off to Wal-Mart for a foam pumpkin! Decoupage Pumpkin by Christina K. from Cartersville, Georgia Suggested supplies:…
I love making magnets! Yesterday, I showed you how to alter Altoids tins to make a little home for things…like these awesome magnets I made for my brother. (Hey Bro!!) Today, I’m going to tell you how to make the magnets. Woo hoo! I put the Mod Podge on the front of the picture and…
Yep, it was a process. I’d seen some projects people had done where they remade Altoids tins into cool stuff. I figured doing something like that would be the perfect little home for some magnets I was making. Good idea…cruddy execution. I almost gave up! What I Did: 1st – I tried Mod Podge…It didn’t…
Happy October everyone! I love the Fall. I enjoy the cool air (mixed with a warm jacket), the turning of the leaves, hearty fall cooking and a touch of spooky! Here are my favorite REUSEABLE spookified things that I’ve made over the years. I still pull these things out every year. They have lasted and…
Hey Superfriends! Today in the Favorite Craft Room Tools Series, let’s talk paper. If you’ve missed the previous 2 posts in the series, click to see Part One (Adhesives) or Part Two (Scissors & Trimmers). This series is in answer to requests I’ve gotten asking what my favorite craft tools are and what I would…
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and the Design Team has some terrific ideas for us this week! 😀 I’d like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to AMANDA whose 3D robot using the Joy’s Life “I’m Nuts a Bolt You” stamp (Father & Son stamp set) made it into the Cricut Chirp! Congratulations Amanda!! You can…
This is part of a clipboard I decorated with printable vinyl & my Imagine! I had a great time making a fun and useful creation for my youngest son’s teacher using printable vinyl. Why, Hello Mr. Frosty! Meet Winter Frolic. I think you might be made for each other. I used the owl from Winter…