Bearly Blissful Creations

Let’s Get This Party Started!

Hello there! I found a great YouTube video on the unboxing of a new Cricut.

So now you have a Cricut, mat and vinyl.  I forgot to mention some other tools you will need.  Here is the basic set that you will need.

Okay are you ready to learn how to create text? 

What you need for today:  click on the link to see what the are. 

• Your Cricut machine
• A computer

I forgot to mention in my previous post that you will need some tools.

0pen up Design Space– Make sure you have created your account.

• Click on the + new icon.  That will bring you to mat screen. 
• Click on the T for text icon.
• A box should appear that says “Add text here.”
• At the top of the mat, it will say text and it will say Cricut Sans. 
• Click on the arrow going down and then it will show you all the Cricut fonts.  You do not want to us them!
• To the right it will say, All System and Cricut. 
• Click on System
  • These will be the fonts already installed on your computer.  You can download other fonts.  I’ll show you another time.
  • Pick Ariel Black.  That should be in your system.  It’s has large thick letters. 
  • If the text box disappears, then click on the T for text again.
• In the text box type your name. 
• After it appears you can click on it, move it around and change the size by clicking on the arrows on the bottom right corner.
  • Try and make it about 4 inches wide.
  • You shouldn’t have to edit the lettering at this point. 
• Click on the X and do it again.  Practice making words with the fonts in your system.

We will continue next time and cut it out. 

Getting Started

Getting started in a craft can be very expensive.  I received my coaching check last year and decided to purchase a Cricut Explore Air 2.  Here is the link to purchase your own Cricut.  You will also need a mat. Another purchase you will need is vinyl.  Here is a link to purchase some vinyl. This package also includes two sheets of transfer sheets.

You will need to follow the direction ns to download Cricut Design Space and set up your account.  Here is the link to the website if you want to start your account – Design Space.

The Beginning of My Journey

Around a year ago I started my new adventure as a crafter.  I reached deep into my wallet and purchased a new Cricut Air Expressions 2.  I had the original Cricut but did not use it much because I thought it was slow and waisted paper.  One of my co-workers pretty much talked me into it.  So, I headed to the nearby JoAnne’s and brought home the machine.  It didn’t take long to purchase most of the supplies I needed.  I practiced labeling things around the house.  I turned my son’s bedroom into a temporary craft room while he was away at college. I started watching all kinds of YouTube videos and joined Facebook groups for Cricut ideas. 

About a month after my purchase, I saw a video on how to make a tumbler with Epoxy.  It intrigued me and I thought that would be my thing.  I invested in a turner and many of the supplies I needed.  I started making tumblers for all my friends and family as gifts, hoping they would spread the word and send me customers.  My husband built me a second turner out of a rotisserie motor and some plywood.  I set up a business PayPal account and my own Facebook group and page. For the next 6 months I kept busy filling orders. 

Since Christmas the business began to slow down.  I started to lose interest in my craft.  I read on some of my group pages that other crafters were feeling the same way.  I did not want to stop working completely and hoped that I will turn it around.  Because of the Coronavirus, many of us were forced not to work at our nonessential jobs, so I found my self without income.  I decided that my tumblers were not on the top of anyone’s essential needs list.  So then I turned my focus on writing, hoping it would help bring some income for my family.

This page will be focused on crafting ideas and how I can help others in that area and maybe share ways you can earn money selling your crafts someday.  I will be working on adding links to help you find products and ideas that will be helpful along the way.  Happy crafting!