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Welcome to Crafting Organization Camp 2025! I’m thrilled to be one of the speakers in 2025, and share with you some of my best tips for turning the extra bedroom in our house into my dream craft space! Organization Camp is a virtual camp taking place March 20-22, 2025. You can participate with a FREE […]

Crafting Organization Camp 2025

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Welcome to my Crafty Fam (the affectionate nickname of the DIY Alex crafting community)! Whether you’ve just unboxed your first Cricut machine or if you’re looking to step up your Cricut game, you’ve come to the perfect place. At DIY Alex, my mission is to make Cricut crafting simple, exciting, and easy to learn. With […]

Your Ultimate Cricut Beginner Guide: Explore DIY Alex’s Crafting Resources

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Unlock the full potential of your Cricut machine with Print Then Cut.

Exploring the Wonders of Print Then Cut with Your Cricut

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Print then Cut projects can be so challenging! There are tons of materials that you can use with print then cut including cardstock, printable vinyl, printable HTV, sticker paper, and more. Today we are going to focus on using Printable Vinyl with Cricut. The first step to creating a Print then Cut project is picking […]

Using Printable Vinyl with Cricut

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If you need inspiration for Valentines day craft ideas to make with your Cricut, then this post is for you! Don’t miss these 4 mini tutorials for unique Valentines day craft ideas that you can make using your Cricut. Most of the products and tools I used for these crafts can be found in my Amazon […]

4 Valentines Day Craft Ideas

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If you like working with Cricut Infusible Ink, then you have probably wondered how to layer Cricut infusible ink in the Cricut Mug Press. Today, I’m going to show you how to easily layer multiple colors of Infusible Ink on mugs. The key with layering Infusible Ink is to place them on the same transfer […]

How to Layer Cricut Infusible Ink

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If you have a new Cricut machine, then you’re in the right place! If you are getting Cricut envy you can buy one here. I am going to cover everything you need to know to get started with your Cricut. We will unbox your Cricut and make your first project together. I know it can […]

New Cricut Machine? Start here!

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If you need a fun and easy Cricut Christmas Project, then have to try one of these DIY Mug Topper! Making your own faux whipped cream topper is as easy as icing a cupcake. I use a lightweight spackle from Walmart to create mine. Then all you need is an icing bag, a foam ball, […]

DIY Mug Topper

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If you are ready to level up your Christmas tree then you’ve come to the right place! Today we are going to be breaking down ALL the details to create acrylic glitter Christmas ornaments with UV resin. I love the smooth finish of UV resin on acrylic ornaments, and there are so many options with […]

Acrylic Glitter Ornaments for Christmas

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Looking for a simple and personalized gift for your friends and family this year? I’ve got you covered with a DIY acrylic keychain. I have a full Cricut tutorial to teach you how to make an easy Christmas gift idea DIY! We’ll create an acrylic keychain using vinyl, then attach a gift card to make […]

DIY Acrylic Keychain with Vinyl + Gift Card

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Since 2016 I've been having a blast, totally obsessed with DIY-ing on my Cricut machine; but I also know just how insanely confusing it can be to navigate this big crafty world. So whether you're just starting or you've been crafting for years, I'm here to inspire your creativity so you're never afraid to jump into the next project!

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