Tag: Cricut

January 19, 2011

Cricut Storage Caddy

When I purchased the Cricut, Munchkin quickly started making her own projects and decided that she wanted to purchase her own cartridges for the machine. To keep everything organized in a small space, I created a Cricut Caddy for Munchkin. To start, I purchased the ribbon-dispenser SnapLock containers from Jo-Ann Fabrics on clearance after Christmas. I created a fun label for her caddy. Using coordinating cardstock that I laminated, I made dividers for the top level of the caddy to store the cartridges. The next level stores the books for the cartridges. Another level, which is not in the picture,…

Christmas Crafts: Silent Night and Joy Signs

Posted in Holidays, and Homemaking

We wanted some fun signs to put up around the house, but we didn’t want to send lots of money to buy or make them. Using cardstock and our Cricut, we were able to create these simple signs. For the Silent Night sign, we just used red cardstock for the letters and embellishments and a cream cardstock for the base. For the Joy sign, a little more creativity and work was involved. For this one, we used a metallic blue cardstock for the lettering. We then took a piece of tan cardstock and attached the letters to it using a…

10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs

Heather L

Hiking with dogs can be a fun experience for both you and your dog if you take the time to properly prepare for your outdoor adventure. A little preparation goes a long way in helping create fun memories. These 10 Tips for Hiking with Dogs will help you be better prepared for your next hiking trip. Read more

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites

Heather L

Gluten Free No Bake Protein Energy Bites give you a boost of protein in a small bite-sized treat that is perfect for hiking, backpacking, and climbing trips. These energy bites are a great kid-friendly recipe as they're easy and fun to make. Read more

52 Hike Challenge 2017

Heather L

At the beginning of the year, I signed myself up for the 52 Hike Challenge. The challenge involves taking 52 hikes in the year. While the idea is to take one hike per week, you can do the challenge in whatever way works for you. Basically, it’s a little extra motivation to get outdoors and enjoy nature through hiking. Read more