How to Make Layered Butterfly DIY with Cricut Venture

How to Make Layered Butterfly DIY with Cricut Venture Learn how to cut out a big, beautiful layered butterfly using the Cricut Venture for this fun backdrop craft. In just a few hours, you can make giant (nearly 2 foot wide) 5 layer butterflies and some other sizes for variety. This wall backdrop is perfect for a birthday party background, photo op, nursery or bedroom decor and more! Let's get started! CRICUT VENTURE: I've had a Cricut Venture now for about one year.  I haven't posted on my blog about it much...if at all, but I love it! I really do like it for big projects and when I saw the butterfly designs in Cricut Design Space, I knew I had to go big on this one. The Cricut Venture makes precise cuts, intricate cuts and cuts fast! CHECK OUT THE CRICUT VENTURE HERE CRICUT DESIGN SPACE FILE: This Cricut butterfly svg has 5 layers, best cut out of medium cardstock or heavier. I found this in the new designs section for the week last week and just had to give it a try. I k...

How to Etch Glass: Personalized Pyrex Baking Dishes

How to Etch Glass: Personalized Pyrex Baking Dishes DIY Learn how to etch glass to make personalized Pyrex dishes--DIY etched casserole dishes are easy to make and versatile. Etching newer Pyrex or equivalent glass baking dishes is a fun craft that adds a personalized custom finish. This craft is really quick too--make a custom glass dish in less than 30 minutes! This fun etching craft makes the perfect Christmas, holiday, birthday, wedding or housewarming gifts! We've moved around a lot in the last 19 years and that means getting rid of things repeatedly.  I nearly got rid of everything in my kitchen once, but guess what? The Pyrex dish with my name on it, stayed...through all the moves. They are definitely mine because they have my name on them--I couldn't possibly donate them, right!? It's so nice for potlucks or taking a meal to a neighbor or friend, because your name is permanently on the dish--so it will get returned!  Again, it's a cherished keepsake and great...