Whether you’ve just gotten out for summer vacation like us, or you’ve been enjoying pool time for almost a month now, summer is the perfect time for extra craft projects. I’ve teamed up with some of my fellow Cricut bloggers to bring you a dozen great ideas for something you can work on this summer. (Remember that some of these links will be affiliate links, and if you buy something I get a small percentage, so thanks bunches!!)
For my Cricut project I made personalized coasters for my kids. They will each have their own designated place to put a cup all day long. So hopefully it will prevent them from getting a new cup out 15 times a day, leaving those cups all over every flat surface in the house, and then having the dishwasher fill up with only cups! What do you think? Do we have a chance here? I’m going to find out (and 2 days in, so far so good.)
Anyway, here’s what you’ll need:
Plastic coasters (I found a 4-pack at the dollar store, so check there first!)
1×6 board (cut to the right length to fit the number of coasters you need)
Paint or stain
Vinyl
Transfer tape
Cricut
Hot glue
Start by painting or staining the board. I had this pink board left over from another project and repainted it a pretty dark blue/ gray color.
While the paint dries, measure the inside of the coaster and create a circle the same size in Design Space. This will help you size the names right.
Choose your font (I used Everyday Fonts- Something to Shout About) and type each name, using the circle as a sizing guide.
Cut the vinyl and use transfer tape to apply to the insides of the coasters.
Click here for detailed instructions on how to use a Cricut to cut vinyl.
The last step is to use hot glue to attach the coasters to the board.
Optional: Put small rubber feet on the bottom of the board to prevent sliding.
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Citrus Fruit Coasters from Tastefully Frugal
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First thing I would make with the Cricut is my "Mothers Prayer" in a frame! I ordered one and the letters won't come off of the sticky paper 🙁
I love this idea! I totally need to do this for my boys because they seriously go through almost all the cups we have in a day…this will cut down on our dishes a ton!
This is such a great (and simple!) idea. Love it!
Fun! This would be perfect for our sweaty cups here in the humid midwest! Im a little embarassed to say Ive never owned a cricut, this would be awesome!!! Id probably go vinyl crazy!
What a blessing this would be. Y'all are awesome for hosting this amazing giveaway! Good luck to all the ladies who entered, I entered every way I could!
I would make wall decor for my daughters wall
The first thing I would make would be for my son!! a bunch of first birthday decorations (: