Cricut Maker Machine Product Review

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I am a HUGE fan of Cricut and this past August I had an incredible opportunity to be a part of something pretty amazing. The Cricut Mountain Make-A-Thon was held at the Grand American in Salt Lake City, UT and the conference was filled with some of the most talented and creative people I have ever met.

The most exciting part of the conference was the unveiling of the new Cricut Maker! This is a game changer, people! The Maker can cut through a variety of materials from the thinnest tissue paper to thick burlap and balsa wood. Just think of all the possibilities you can make with this new machine. From jewelry to quilts, there is something for everyone and the Maker makes it SO easy to create in a fraction of the time! The Maker cuts through over 100 materials so you're bound to create something fun.

Here are a few exciting features the new Cricut Maker boasts:

The Maker is 10x stronger than the Cricut Explore and uses an adaptive tool that automatically controls the blade pressure and direction.

If you need a project done fast, the Maker has a Fast Mode which enables you to cut 2x faster without losing precision. Your cuts will come out perfectly every time, even the most intricate of designs!

The machine hooks up to your computer, tablet or phone. There is a docking station on the machine that holds your tablet or phone with ease. The Maker comes with Bluetooth technology so you don't have to mess with cords...a feature that I love!

 The Maker cuts fabric without backing material. The new rotary blade makes this all possible with its precision cutting. You will never have to worry about tearing or snagging because the rotary blade ensures perfect accuracy every time.

I whipped up this cute no-sew banner using the Cricut Maker in under 10 minutes.  You will find yourself wanting to cut EVERYTHING and having a ball doing so. I created an entire Halloween party cutting everything from party hats and goodie bags to party decor and banners in under an hour!

One of the features I love is that with the Cricut Maker, you can download patterns from  Cricut Design Space and not have to cut out fabric and pin them to the pattern. This machine does it all for you! You can even upload your own patterns as well.  Talk about a huge time saver, right? I think I just may pick up quilting!

If you've been on the fence about getting a new cutting machine, I have to say that the Cricut Maker is a life changer. You will want to create non-stop!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pastel Pumpkin Party

This review is based strictly on my opinion. I was provided the sample free of charge by Oriental Trading and Cricut to provide my honest review. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.

Welcome to the Oriental Trading and Cricut Halloween Blog Hop! Scroll down to see all the cuteness and be sure enter the AMAZING giveaway!

  We are giving away a Cricut Maker and a $75 gift card to Oriental Trading!!

 Today I'd love to share an unconventional Halloween party...pastel pumpkins!  When you think of All Hallow's Eve, you probably don't think of soft pastels.  Why not mix things up a bit and throw a pastel pumpkin party for the kids! This is especially fun for a not-so-spooky Halloween party for little ones. 

Pastel balloons came to life by adding happy jack o' lantern faces cut out of  black vinyl using my Cricut Maker. Aren't they just the cutest?

Kids and slime go hand in hand. Who doesn't love to squish that ooey gooey sludge between their fingers? I think it's the perfect Halloween favor and the kids certainly agree!  I made some pastel slime and put them inside clear round favor containers. Making the cute jack o' lantern faces out of vinyl was so easy using my Cricut Maker.

DIY Decorative Ceramic Pumpkins were painted in pastel blues and pinks and topped with a sprinkle of confetti. Did I mention I made the confetti using my Cricut Maker? It was so quick and easy to cut out hundreds of tiny tissue circles in the color palette of the party.

Leigh from Baby Gabey Cookies made the sweetest pastel candy corn cookies that delighted the little guests. And if you're ever wondering if they taste as good as they look...yes, yes they do! 

Pastel favor pails were filled to the brim with candy corn and mini pink lollipops. I found a cute ghost image in Cricut Design Space and cut them out using silver glitter vinyl.

These holographic pumpkin canvases took minutes to put together and I love how they turned out! I used DIY canvases and cut out jack o' lanterns using Cricut Design Space. The holographic vinyl adhered easily to the canvas and it removes easily in case you'd like to reuse the canvases for a future project. 

Put on your dancin' shoes! How fun is this shirt?

 Make easy and inexpensive t-shirt favors for the kids that will get everyone in the party mood! 

I found plain white t-shirts at Michaels for a few dollars and used my Cricut Maker and Design Space to cut out the foil iron-on images. The images transferred flawlessly using my Cricut Easy Press and took seconds to make.  Don't forget to make one for yourself! 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed the Oriental Trading and Cricut Halloween Hop!

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A Little Light for Halloween Night

This review is based strictly on my opinion. I was provided the sample free of charge by Oriental Trading Company to provide my honest review. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.

A little light for Halloween night!

If you're looking for non-candy ideas for classroom parties or Halloween night handouts, Oriental Trading has got you covered! 

These darling candy corn flashlights will light the path and make trick or treating safer for those little ghouls and goblins that come your way. Simply attach the free printable (found below) with bakers twine and you've got fun and functional Hallowen handout. 

What you'll need:

• Mini Candy Corn Flashlights on a Rope
• Baker's Twine
• A Little Light for Halloween Night Printable

Be sure to check out Oriental Trading for all your Halloween needs!

Halloween Handouts

This review is based strictly on my opinion. I was provided the sample free of charge by Oriental Trading Company to provide my honest review. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.

Today I have some fun Halloween handouts to share with you! 

Halloween season is jam packed with fun events all throughout the month of October. School parties, trunk or treating, trick or treating at the zoo and various Halloween parties with friends. That is A LOT of candy before the big day!

If you're looking for handouts that don't involve candy, here is a cute idea that all the little ghouls and boys will love. 

This is an adorable yet quick and simple handout that you can put together in no time.

Here's what you'll need:                                              

• Plush Halloween Emojis
• Baker's Twine
• Download the emoji joke printables HERE

Instructions:

Print out the joke printables on white cardstock and cut out.

Punch a hole in the top corner of the tags and thread a strand of bakers twine through the hole.

Tie the jokes with bakers twine to the tag that's attached to the plush emoji.
And that's it! Quick, simple and super cute!

Check out all the silly jokes below that will have your little punkins giggling with delight!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a spooktastic day!

You're Fang-Tastic!

This review is based strictly on my opinion. I was provided the sample free of charge by Oriental Trading Company to provide my honest review. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.

When I saw these wind-up chomping teeth on Oriental Trading's site, I knew how much kids would go crazy over them! These little guys are perfect for class parties and handouts on Halloween night. 

They're simple to put together and the little monsters will have a blast playing with them!

What you'll need:

• Monster Wind-Up Chomping Teeth
• Baker's Twine
• You're Fang-tastic Printable

Punch a hole through the printable and thread a strand of bakers twin through. Attach to the wind-up chomper and your handouts are ready to go! 

The little ghouls and goblins will love playing with these fun toys and you'll love them not being overloaded with sugar! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fang-tastic day!

Dark and Dreamy Wedding

If you're an unconventional bride looking for a spooky twist on your wedding, be sure to check out my Dark and Dreamy Halloween Wedding Idea over on the Oriental Trading Fun 365 site!

Candy Corn Party Decor

Head over to Love the Day for some cute candy corn inspired crafts I created. They're perfect for your Halloween parties!