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Yes, I just called my own project “amazing”…..but it really is! If there was ever a perfect example of what the Cricut Explore can do, that I could never ever do with a pair of scissors, this is it. If you haven’t heard about the new Cricut Explore machine, read more here. Inspired by papel picado, […]

Cricut Explore Cinco de Mayo Banner + Cupcake Flags…

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I have been working behind the scenes with Cricut™ for the last six months and it has been an amazing experience! (read more here) I have a few very exciting announcements to make today! As part of the Cricut Design Team, I have created a series of party projects that you can create using the Cricut Explore™  […]

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We had such an amazing week in Salt Lake City last month! I haven’t had time to sit down and recap the entire week yet, but I wanted to share one of the highlights of the trip. As part of our partnership with Cricut, we were asked to style a candy table and teach a […]

Dreamy White Candy Table at the ALT Cricut Lounge

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It’s official friends, the Cricut Explore is here! The first available machines will be available on HSN tonight at 10pm MST/midnight EST. My sweet new friend, Anna Griffin will be hosting the launch and including some fabulous extras during the sale! Don’t miss your first chance to own the Cricut Explore! I have loved working […]

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Ooooh….I just realized I don’t think I mentioned that I am attending ALT Design Summit in Salt Lake City next week! I have been wanting to attend ALT for quite some time now, but my schedule never allowed! If you haven’t heard of ALT, you can find out more here. I have only heard AMAZING […]

ALT SLC 2014 + Cricut SLC Event

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We’re nearing the end of 2016, which means it’s time to start planning a New Year’s Eve Party to celebrate 2017! It’s the perfect time to be surrounded with family + friends, share your best memories of the year, and set some New Year’s resolutions! We know you want to ring in the new year with the […]

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Christmas is only days away, and I don’t know about you, but I love wrapping gifts! The possibilities are endless for creating pretty and personalized gifts to give! Plus, they look gorgeous sitting under the tree. With the fun of wrapping presents in mind, we are partnering Cricut Explore Gold + Joann to bring you a few easy […]

6 CREATIVE HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS

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It’s December 9th, which means Christmas is right around the corner! Can you believe it? The pressure to decorate your house and buy Christmas presents is on! Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve partnered with our friends at Cricut to bring you some adorable DIY Christmas projects that are perfect for adding some festive flair to […]

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THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY DIGIORNO PIZZA Football season is in full swing and we’re all rooting for our favorite team in hopes that they’ll make it to the big game! Whether you’re a die-hard fan (you know I am!), or just supportive of your family’s love for the game, chances are there’s a game day party in […]

GET READY FOR GAME DAY WITH A PIZZA PARTY!

THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY DIGIORNO PIZZA Football season is in full swing and we're all rooting for our favorite team in hopes that they'll make it to the big game! Whether you're a die-hard fan (you know I am!), or just supportive of your family's love for the game, chances are there's a game day party in your future. Today, we are sharing some great ideas for food, drinks, and decor to make your party table football fan ready thanks to DIGIORNO Pizza! The best part about these ideas? They are all simple + easy to put together so you can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time cheering on your favorite team! Tip #1: Start off by personalizing our free printable invitation to send out to your guests. It's a great way to get everyone excited for game day! Tip #2: Serve a variety of DIGIORNO Original RISING CRUST pizza on your buffet table to satisfy every fan! We chose the classics: Original RISING CRUST Pepperoni and Original RISING CRUST Four Cheese. So delicious! DIGIORNO pizza helps you rise to the occasion because it is piping hot and crispy, straight out of the oven, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time focused on the game. Tip #3: This "Touchdown" Paper Runner from Hester & Cook is the perfect addition to your game day party table! We also used the table runner to make this adorable banner! Simply cut triangles using the yard lines as your guide and string with twine! Tip #4: Our free printable "Game Day" art print adds the perfect focal point for the party table! Simply download, print and place in a simple frame to tie in the football theme! Tip #5: Don't forget the drinks! We used French square plastic bottles with cute striped straws and filled them with root beer! To make the football threads, we used the Cricut Explore to cut white vinyl to stick on the bottles. Tip #6: Serve an easy to make and delicious side to accompany your pizza, like this Caprese Pasta Salad. Caprese Pasta Salad via pip & ebby Ingredients 16-oz. box Rotini pasta, cooked and drained 8-oz. container grape tomatoes, halved 8-oz. package Mozzarella pearls 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup pesto 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill until ready to serve! Tip #7: What's a party without dessert? Pick up or bake your favorite cupcakes! We made ours in striped baking cups to match the football theme and added cute little candy footballs! Ready to host your own game day celebration? Be sure to serve DIGIORNO Original RISING CRUST pizza for your next celebration and make it memorable! You can find more recipes + entertaining ideas featuring DIGIORNO pizza on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter! Styling + Design | The TomKat Studio Party Supplies | The TomKat Studio Shop Photography | Ten22 Studio THIS IS A SPONSORED POST. THE TOMKAT STUDIO HAS RECEIVED PAYMENT AND/OR PRODUCTS FROM DIGIORNO PIZZA IN EXCHANGE FOR PROMOTING, HOWEVER ALL OPINIONS STATED ARE MY OWN AND I ONLY PROMOTE PRODUCTS I LOVE.

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Cupcakes are a holiday essential, and Halloween should be no exception! We’re showing you how to create these darling spider and witch silhouette cupcake toppers using your Cricut Explore! They are the perfect way to dress up your Halloween cupcakes! These toppers are so easy to make and your cupcakes will be cuter than ever. You’ll want to throw a party just to […]

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It’s that time of the year when costumes, candy, and haunted houses are on the mind! Halloween is such a fun time of the year, so we designed these fabulous spooky spider invitations, that you can easily make using your Cricut Explore! Mail or hand deliver these spooky spider invitations a few weeks in advance, to get your guests excited […]

HOW TO MAKE 3D HALLOWEEN SPIDER INVITATIONS!

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It’s getting close to Halloween, and it’s good to keep in mind the first thing trick-or-treaters will see: your front door! That’s why we designed this spooky witch silhouette doormat that you can make yourself, by creating a vinyl stencil with your Cricut Explore! It’s such a fun DIY and our witch silhouette looks absolutely adorable on any door step! Materials Cricut […]

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