We do not exchange gifts for occasions, such as Valentine's Day. We spend time together and get what we want. Hubby wanted a welder and Harbor Freight had a great one on sale.
Guess what I got!!!!!!
Did anyone see my wishlist on the left?
I got a Cricut Expression!
However, I have only opened it. Upon investigating the Cricut forum, I discovered that you MUST know what you are doing. It doesn't "just do it". So, I am now scared I will cut my mat. If anyone has used a Cricut Expression, I would appreciate input greatly.
We also, did A LOT of Goodwill shopping. I bought:
A rocking chair and ottoman. The wood is in great shape, but, we will need to replace the fabric.
a great chair to redo
a table to redo and make a lego table
lots of toys for my grandson
more candle sticks and platters
I know I am forgetting something...
Our projects this weekend were cake plates and candle holders. While at the thrift shops, Goodwill and Salvation Army, I am always on the lookout for candle sticks and platters/plates to attach to each other. Here are a few from this weekend.
Here is the top of this one:
Here is the top of this one:
And the top of this one:
And the candle holders we made: (Can you believe these cost $2 to make!)
Another angle:
And the other:
and the other angle:
There is another fantastic project that I will post once I get the final shot! I can't wait to show you!!!
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Very fun project! I wish I was a little more crafy and creative! Thanks for commenting at POM! I am your newest follower!
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This is pretty cool. The hubster and I are in the process of buying a new house and I'm looking forward to all of the Goodwill crawls that I'll be doing to decorate.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
We do "time together" instead of presents on Valentines - mostly we struggle to think of stuff that we want!
I'd never heard of a Cricut before, but now I'm intrigued... can't wait to see what you make with yours :)
Fantastic! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'll have a post up soon about the rest of my trip to Metz. I went for a flea market! FUN!
Love them!
LOVE LOVE LOVE them! I need to do a goodwill run now. You have inspired me!
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Don't be intimidated by the Cricut Expression. Just follow the instructions in your book and just play around with it. Your mat will be fine. It will get normal wear and "cuts" in it. Its designed for it. But, after a while you will have to replace it. Also, you will have to replace the blades after so many cuts. You can leave the default settings or you can follow in the book to make the settings for vinyl, regular or thick CS. Let me know how it goes.
All my best,
Alisha
I have a Cricut and I really don't think you should worry too much. I don't think its too hard and the mats are going to get cuts. I barely read the manual and just jumped right in. This family doesn't do manuals. I do always practice on cheaper paper before doing a big project because I'm not that good. It's sometimes hard to gauge size. You and your hubby are like us, we did dinner and shopping but no special gifts, unless you want to count me snowblowing the drive for the hubby today.
Thanks for visiting.
A blogging friend of mine posted this tip on her blog about making the mats last longer. I am going to try this with my new mats. Here is the link http://archiving-angel.blogspot.com/2010/02/money-saving-tip-for-your-cricut-mat-is.html.
BTW, forgot to mention...great finds!! The Goodwill here isn't that great :-( Oh well.
TTYS!!
Alisha
First off...thanks for the sweet comments on my blog:) I think my kiddos are pretty cute too!
And the Cricut......LOVE it! You will be fine! I made my husband show me how to do now I use it all the time! Have fun!
wao what a how crafty the candle holders are just beautiful ...please also visit my blog for my latest post HOME MADE SKIM MILK
I love making these! It's such a great use of mismatched glassware!
These turned out beautifully, good job!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Those candle holders are amazing.
Cool finds! You can find some pretty neat things at thrift stores!
I want all of those! Wish I could find stuff like that at my local thrift store. Thanks for linking up to Whatever Goes Wednesday at Somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
I recently got a Cricut for Christmas and had a wonderful time making tags, banners and Valentine gifts with it. Love your makeovers with crystal and glass...so fun. Come stop by.
cute cute cute! the last one is my favorite! And don't worry, I was afraid of my cricut at first too, but it is so easy!!
I LOVE them!! Great work and GREAT idea!! Thank you for sharing!!
LOVE those!!!!!! We must be kindred spirits or something cuz we both love Dollar Store crafts, and my project tomorrow includes the background of your blog!!!!!!! LOL I just love black and white!!! :)
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