Cricut is everywhere at the moment! For those who aren't aware of what Cricut is they create a range of home die-cutting machines. These smart electronic machines can cut through a whole range of materials such as paper, felt, vinyl, fabric and even balsa wood!
Everything is done digitally, so you can design or use a preloaded project through the Cricut Design Space programme. Most Cricut machines work over wifi or Bluetooth that you link up to either your iPad, iPhone and of course your computer.
Cricut has become a game-changer for crafters. It has opened a whole new level of craft possibilities where you're only limited by your own creativity!
It's only been 18 months since I was introduced to the Cricut world and it blows my mind what people have created using their machines! I purchased a Cricut Maker a year ago and rather shockingly this was my first attempt at vinyl.
I know, I know! Everyone is vinyl mad and it's bad I've waited this long to give it a go. But here you go! My vinyl Halloween plate...
I had a good browse on Cricut Design Space and the choice is incredible! With it being my first attempt I chose this 'Happy Halloween" cat and pumpkin design, mostly because I didn't want anything too intricate. Plus I was always going to go for a cat design!
Using a cheap plate from Dunelm Mill for my base, I worked out the size I wanted and let my Cricut machine do the rest of the work. The machine is great at giving step by step instructions, letting you know the correct settings and tools to use making it a simple process. I used Cricut Glossy Black Permanent Vinyl, which is lovely to work with and looked so professional once the design was stuck to the plate.
The whole process was so easy I'm a little ashamed I haven't used vinyl before! I found I had a couple of air bubbles, but that was more down to me being awkward with my hands. With a little practice I know I'll crack it. This project took a matter of minutes to complete and I can see why everyone loves vinyl so much. Now time to put it on everything in the house!
Everything is done digitally, so you can design or use a preloaded project through the Cricut Design Space programme. Most Cricut machines work over wifi or Bluetooth that you link up to either your iPad, iPhone and of course your computer.
Cricut has become a game-changer for crafters. It has opened a whole new level of craft possibilities where you're only limited by your own creativity!
It's only been 18 months since I was introduced to the Cricut world and it blows my mind what people have created using their machines! I purchased a Cricut Maker a year ago and rather shockingly this was my first attempt at vinyl.
I know, I know! Everyone is vinyl mad and it's bad I've waited this long to give it a go. But here you go! My vinyl Halloween plate...
I had a good browse on Cricut Design Space and the choice is incredible! With it being my first attempt I chose this 'Happy Halloween" cat and pumpkin design, mostly because I didn't want anything too intricate. Plus I was always going to go for a cat design!
Using a cheap plate from Dunelm Mill for my base, I worked out the size I wanted and let my Cricut machine do the rest of the work. The machine is great at giving step by step instructions, letting you know the correct settings and tools to use making it a simple process. I used Cricut Glossy Black Permanent Vinyl, which is lovely to work with and looked so professional once the design was stuck to the plate.
The whole process was so easy I'm a little ashamed I haven't used vinyl before! I found I had a couple of air bubbles, but that was more down to me being awkward with my hands. With a little practice I know I'll crack it. This project took a matter of minutes to complete and I can see why everyone loves vinyl so much. Now time to put it on everything in the house!
I'm a little late posting this! I've had a crazy couple of months and so have been somewhat neglectful of my blog. Oops! I had to share these with you though as they came out brilliantly.
I actually ran a workshop making these just before Halloween and it went down so well! The great thing about these designs is that you only need one cutter, and that's the fmm mix n' match face cutter. This clever cutter enables you to be able to cut 100s of different toppers, ideal! You can buy them in many places including - Amazon, Lakeland and Hobbycraft from round £5.50.
To make these cakes I used the ultimate chocolate cupcake recipe, piped with orange coloured buttercream. I used a Dr Oetker gel to colour the icing, which worked fine but wasn't as good as some of the other colour gels I've used before. It's not as concentrated so I found I had to use a fair amount to get the desired colour. For the toppers I used:
A good tip is to use a rolling pin that has guide rings at either end, this means you can get all of the icing the same thickness. And remember to put a little icing sugar down to stop the icing sticking to your work surface!
Also, Ready Roll Icing has a long shelf life so any leftovers can be stored in airtight containers to be used for future projects.
And that's it! These were so much fun to make and great to make with kids as well.
I actually ran a workshop making these just before Halloween and it went down so well! The great thing about these designs is that you only need one cutter, and that's the fmm mix n' match face cutter. This clever cutter enables you to be able to cut 100s of different toppers, ideal! You can buy them in many places including - Amazon, Lakeland and Hobbycraft from round £5.50.
To make these cakes I used the ultimate chocolate cupcake recipe, piped with orange coloured buttercream. I used a Dr Oetker gel to colour the icing, which worked fine but wasn't as good as some of the other colour gels I've used before. It's not as concentrated so I found I had to use a fair amount to get the desired colour. For the toppers I used:
- White, Orange, Red Green and Black Renshaw Ready Roll Icing
- Wilton Candy eyes
- Orange and Black food pens
- Edible glue (and a small brush)
A good tip is to use a rolling pin that has guide rings at either end, this means you can get all of the icing the same thickness. And remember to put a little icing sugar down to stop the icing sticking to your work surface!
Also, Ready Roll Icing has a long shelf life so any leftovers can be stored in airtight containers to be used for future projects.
And that's it! These were so much fun to make and great to make with kids as well.
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