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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Cheerful garland made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge.

Hello, friends!

Today I have a project made using the Cricut Essentials cartridge. I was asked by Provo Craft to make a garland using this cartridge and that is not something I have ever made. It was a little bit of a challenge to come up with a concept. However, this cartridge had several options. I just kept coming back to the squiggly circle.

To assemble a similar garland, cut out shapes at 2". I cut out 100 so there would be 50 total circles as I made the garland double sided. I adhered the two circles together on top of the aqua ribbon. Then I hot glued small buttons in the center of each squiggly circle. This is not a hard project at all. Just somewhat tedious.


Thanks so much for stopping by today. I have a great project for you tomorrow, so make sure you drop back in!

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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    So nice, i noticed that you can do so much with the older cartridges. Not old fashion at all.

    thanks for sharing

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  2. Joan SmithSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    this is really cute....I can see doing something like this for Christmas.....tnx for the idea!

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  3. tndjSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    what a great idea. could use for Christmas decoration or even on the Christmas tree. TFS

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  4. scrapdivaSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Super cute and such a great idea, I think I will make one for my baby's 1st b-day. Thank you

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  5. JuPooh65September 27, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Tedious, yes---but oh so cute and worth the work! :D Thanks for sharing. :D

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    what a nice idea to do with the cricut. Thanks for sharing it.

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  7. NorthwoodszooSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    What fun -- the possibilities are endless with holidays and seasons. Thanks for the spark!

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  8. TanyaTSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    This is a cute idea! I think one in christmas colors would be great to decorate my mantle along with a string of miniature lights...nice! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Will you ever go back to NOT having CTMH pics & info at the bottom of EVERY SINGLE email update? I used to really enjoy getting emails with your cards and projects, but ever since the Art Philosophy cart started being advertised and you started adding that to your posts, I feel like it's just a big ad for CTMH that I keep getting. It is extremely annoying, sorry, and I'm about to unsubscribe.

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  10. ScrappynutSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Oh my .... I LOVE that garland!!! So, cute! I can see doing this for Christmas and decorating the house with it! LOL Thanks for sharing such a neat idea!

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  11. OCCricutSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    SUPER cute and gives me TONS of ideas!! Thanks!!

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  12. teachermom5September 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Wonderful idea. I have made banners but not garland. Really fun possibilities. Thankyou.

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  13. SHELLEESeptember 27, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Once again, you have come up with a great idea! The possibilities are endless! TFS!
    Shellee

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  14. DeneenSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    So cute! Great idea too! It's great to be able to make the garland any size you need.

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  15. Cynthia BaldwinSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Very cute and festive garland!

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  16. sewnsew1943September 27, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thank you for sharing your idea. I have Cricut Essentials, so any ideas on different ways to use it are most welcome.
    Thank you again.

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  17. Scrapper69September 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    This is cute Melanie! I like the designer you chose... Cute for a baby girls BD party or a baby shower.... :o)

    Theresa

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  18. Ruth GSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Cute and simple! Nice colors! TFS!

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  19. NanciSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Cute. Love the design. I can see making one for a small Christmas tree. Thanks for sharing

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  20. Paige DoleckiSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Love all the garlands I'm seeing made with cartridges! Such a clever and cheerful idea!

    Paige

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  21. BunnyfreakSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Love the buttons in the middle.

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  22. BetsySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Creative! I love that squiggly circle, too. Need to cut that out!

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  23. ColleenSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    very cute! I can't wait to see what you are doing tomorrow :)

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    What a great idea it would make a cute x-mas garland.

    Thanks,
    Linda

    woodrufflinda@hotmal.cm

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  25. Sue AlgerSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    This is a cute Christmas garland. Nice for a small tree

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  26. TinaSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Cute garland.

    Tina

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  27. AnnSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I really like the garland. Could be really cute for Christmas tree garland. TFS. I don't know where you get all the ideas! Cutesy!!
    Mstgane
    Ann

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  28. Rachel KSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Beautiful garland...I love it! I'll have to remember this around Christmas time! :)

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  29. Kellyz Krafting AgainSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Courtney you always make such wonderful things! Love the simple banner.

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  30. debzSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    This is a great idea for the holidays; thanks for the inspiration!







    debz831 at gmail dot com

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  31. AnnamiekeSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    The garland is a wonderful idea for any festive season.
    TFS

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  32. MonaSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Love the garland! Thanks for the idea! I will exploring this idea for halloween and Christmas.

    Mona
    monaarmstrong@hotmail.com

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  33. carolyn's creationsSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    The garland is great! It would make a nice birthday party decoration!

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  34. MarciaSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    loved your card

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  35. MicheleSeptember 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Endless possibilities. Our family just had a new baby, the garland would have been fun to decorate their homecoming. I would like this for tree garland at Christmas. Thank you.

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  36. SherriC.September 27, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    this is so cute......so many possibilities.........
    TFS!!!!

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  37. paper funSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    adorable garland.

    Mari

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  38. BetsySeptember 28, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Love this idea! These would be great as tree garland done in Christmas colors!!!

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  39. Kim.September 28, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    This is a really pretty garland but I can see how tedious it would have been to cut all those and then all the gluing.
    Kim xXx

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    JUST LOVE YOUR BLOG. YOU ALWAYS HAVE SUCH GREAT IDEAS, THAT I LOVE TO BORROW. THANKS FOR A CHANCE TO WIN SOME CARTRIDGES.
    BUBBYG1@COMCAST.NET

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  41. DazeeSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Never thought of a garland! That's why we need you guys and your creative minds...lol. Keep the ideas coming!
    Dazee
    jswelch1@suddenlink.net

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  42. Kymjynx5September 28, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I love garlands, I think a christmas garland is a fun idea for the tree or mantle

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  43. RosemarySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Very cute garland. Rosemary at hudak4@zoominternet.net

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  44. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Great for a teen birthday party decoration or great for a christmas garland for the mantle & make a smaller matching one for the Christmas tree or staircase!Thanks for the great ideas!TFS

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