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...

Refillable Leather Journal DIY

Refillable Leather Journal DIY Make a chic refillable leather journal out of Cricut Leather and a few other supplies.  This shimmery metallic leather journal has paper folded in half inside, held tightly by elastic, making it refillable as needed. You can also fill your journal with any type of paper! I love notebooks so much--you can never have too many!  This is my newest and most favorite book, because it uses regular paper and is refillable.  Fill your leather journal with sketch paper, watercolor paper, kraft paper or just cheap copy paper. The secret here is the elastic, it's perfect for holding the paper in place and keeping the book together.  I made a journal in rose gold, gold and copper.  Which one is your favorite? I love the copper with the red elastic! These stunning journals would make a great handmade gift too.  Perfect for Father's day, Mother's day or any day of the week! Supplies Needed for Refillable...