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Cricut Crafts

Wendy Piersall — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:00:40 +0000

I wish I owed a Cricut. This wonderous paper cutting device makes amazing crafts out of the simplest things. I’m a patient paper cutter – but no way could I do everything a Cricut does! Here are 24 Cricut paper cutting crafts, most on the simple side so that kids can do them. While the Cricut obviously requires adult assistance, the resulting work will look so good that your kids will be extra proud of their accomplishments! There’s a section for each major holiday – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Easter, along with a few general everyday Cricut crafts.

I’ve tried to find Cricut craft projects that don’t require a big investment in more cartridges, though some do, of course. Several of them offer free template downloads or instructions on how to create the projects on your own. Also, some of these patterns are just as easily made on other paper cutting craft tools, such as the Gypsy and Cuttlebug.

Related Pages: Printable Box Templates, Printable Vintage Postcards, Printable Dragon Paper Craft

Cricut Paper Crafts


Cricut Paper Purse	Cricut Robot Papercraft	Pretty Cricut Cupcake Wrappers	Cricut Paper Flowers Craft

Halloween Cricut Crafts


Cricut Halloween Decorations	Cricut Paper Pumpkins	Decorated Halloween Candles	Halloween Door Hangers

Thanksgiving Cricut Crafts


Cricut Thanksgiving Turkey Craft	Cricut Thanksgiving Pie Favor Boxes	Cricut Thanksgiving Place Cards	Thanksgiving Paper Banners

Christmas Cricut Crafts


Paper Cutting Christmas Ornaments	Cricut Glitter Snowflakes	Christmas Mouse Candy Cane Holders	Cricut Paper Christmas Scene

Valentines Day Cricut Crafts


Cricut Valentine Treat Bag Toppers	Cricut Strawberry Valentine Treats	Cricut Valentine Cards	Cricut Valentines Day Banner

Easter Cricut Crafts


Cricut Spring Flower Easter Treats	Cricut Easter Bunny Basket	Cricut Easter Egg Holder	Cricut Easter Place Cards

Check out more paper cutting crafts while you are here, too!

Preschool Valentine Crafts

Wendy Piersall — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:58:54 +0000

Valentine’s Day is a great holiday for preschool crafts, because it’s very easy to make heart crafts that even little children can make beautiful! Here’s a few of our favorite links for easy Valentine’s Day preschool crafts:


Valentine’s Day Suncatchers	Handprint Valentine’s Card	Make Valentine’s Day Cards

More Preschool Crafts

Heart attack Valentine’s idea

Tissue paper heart sun catchers

Super simple Valentine’s crafts

Radiating heart Valentine card

Hand print valentine card

What You’ll Need to Make these Preschool Crafts

Pink, Purple or Red Construction Paper
Pink, Purple or Red Tissue Paper
Scissors
Glue
Paint
Crayons

For more ideas on what to do with your littlest ones, check out these other preschool crafts and Valentines crafts!

For more Valentine’s Day fun, check out all of our Valentine’s Day activities!

Valentine Mailbox Ideas

Wendy Piersall — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:21:38 +0000

8 great Valentine’s Day Mailbox crafts, most easy enough for preschoolers to be able to do. Some are a bit more difficult and might be better as multi-day art projects (popsicle stick mailbox, I’m looking at you!).

Plus, here’s more Valentine Mailboxes at CraftyMama of 4!

Shoebox	Paper Plates	Large Laundry Box	Cereal Box
Shoebox Valentine Mailboxes	Paper plate Valentine Mailboxes	Large Laundry Detergent Box Valentine Mailbox	Cereal Box Valentine Mailbox
Popsicle Sticks	Construction Paper	Paper Heart	Paper Bags
Popsicle Stick Valentine Box	Cute Hedgehog Construction Paper Valentine’s Day Mailbox	Paper Heart Valentine Baskets	Paper Bag Puppy Valentine Bag

Check out our Valentine’s Day coloring pages and Valentine’s Day printable mazes, too!

Valentine Gifts Kids Can Make

Wendy Piersall — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:33:48 +0000

I swear in these dark and dreary January days, Valentine’s Day is one of the only bright spots to look forward to! I haven’t been able to do as much crafting as I like lately – my craft room is still in the midst of a huge redecoration/reorganization. I’m waiting on a few checks so that I can grab my last major purchase – a desk for my sewing machine. I’m hoping it will all be done soon so that I can get some Valentine creativity in before February 14th!

My kids have their own work area, and my littlest daughter is especially antsy to get crafting again. She loves making presents for her teachers, friends, papa and grandma – and me! Once I show her these links she will be busy for hours.

Related Pages: Valentine Mad Libs, Valentine Treat Pops, Valentine Mazes, Printable Valentine Treat Bags

Valentine Crafts for Kids to Give as Presents

Be sure to check out our dedicated Valentine’s Day Activities page for the whole Woo! Jr. Network.

Valentine Treat Bags

Wendy Piersall — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:46:20 +0000

This printable box / bag template was a big hit last fall when I put out three Halloween treat bags. I completely slacked off this December, and never got around to doing Christmas and Hanukkah versions. Now that the new year is here, I’m back in the saddle again, so here’s a new set of printable Valentine treat bags! There’s also my really pretty heart favor cone template, too.

Related pages: Valentine coloring pages, Valentine mailbox crafts, printable Valentine cards

Cute Valentine Treat Bag

Hearts Valentine Treat Bag

Vintage Valentine Treat Bag

Check out the Woo! Jr. Valentine’s Day page for all of our Valentines kids activities!


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