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How to Use We R Makers Big Happy Jig Wire Board DIY

How to Use We R Makers Big Happy Jig Wire Board DIY I found the perfect tool for bending and shaping metal that makes it simple, doable and fun! The Big Happy Jig tool from We R Makers takes all the guesswork out of shaping wire.  With just a few pegs and a sturdy base, you can wrap wire into beautiful shapes for jewelry, cards, wall art, and even larger home decor projects. USING THE HAPPY JIG! I recently spent an afternoon playing with the We R Memory Keepers, now We R Makers, Big Happy Jig , and it quickly became one of my favorite craft tools.  I started by following a couple of the included design templates in the manual, and within minutes I had made the cutest little wire shapes!  After making a flamingo and a monstera leaf, I felt confident enough to design my own project—a long-stem wire rose. If you’ve never tried wire shaping before, this tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know—from setting up the jig to creating your own custom wire designs...

How to Make Iridescent Window Clings DIY with Cricut

How to Make Iridescent Window Clings DIY with Cricut Learn how to make iridescent window clings with Cricut for the perfect rainbow makers on a sunny day. Make your own DIY window clings with 2 supplies and a Cricut cutting machine. The perfect home decor for a clean window--let's get started! RAINBOW PRISMS OF LIGHT I love how these turned out, they are so bright and fun in the window and scatter rainbow light all over the sink, dishes and walls! I picked line art flowers, but you can design your own, use text or pick your favorite design for this craft. Supplies Needed for Iridescent Window Clings: affiliate links Permanent Glossy Black Adhesive Vinyl Iridescent Window Privacy Cling Film Cricut Machine Transfer Paper Cricut Tools (Weeding Hook, Scraper) Spray Bottle with Water Step 1: Design Begin by selecting a design you like in Cricut Design Space.  I just typed in flower and found these line art flowers right at the top of the list. Add them to your canvas. Select the image a...