Recipe Weekend: The Maker’s Guide to Cricut by Megan Meketa

  Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this ebook, free of charge,from  Rocky Nook Press,  via Pacific & Court PR, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it. All opinions are my own. 

Take your Cricut crafts to the next level!

Synopsis:

Cricut electric cutting machines have made it easy for anyone to make adorable, one-of-a-kind creations in their own home. In this book crafting expert Megan Meketa, of Lovebird Heartworks, shares all her tips and tricks for making colorful, eye-catching projects that make every day a celebration.

Featuring 28 projects and all the information needed to get started, including:

Straightforward details on Design Space software and Cricut models (Maker, Explore Series, Joy, and EasyPresses)

Essential tools and materials (adhesive vinyl, iron-on, felt, cardstock, acetate, leather, etc.)

Ideas, pro tips, and step-by-step instructions for celebrations including a variety of cake toppers, banners, party favor bags, stickers, stencils for pastry decorating, and thoughtful gifts

Creative wearables and home decor projects such as leather earrings, custom tote bags, etched glass, stenciled signs, and so much more

Each project has step-by-step instructions as well as creative tips and ideas if you want to "make it extra" and elevate your projects even further

Whether you're a brand new owner of a Cricut and not sure where to start or a seasoned pro, this book is the ultimate one-stop shop for information and ideas for creating stunning projects.

Review:

Working on last minute Christmas gifts? Got a new Cricut early for the holidays? Have a Cricut just sitting on your craft table giving you reproachable looks for not using it?

Then THIS is the book for you! The book starts off with the basics of using the Cricut machine and most importantly their design Space program. This section alone is one you'll be earmarking and returning to over and over! The tutorial on how to make your own designs is excellent and let's you really expand on your usage of the Cricut. Once you can start designing, you'll see just HOW many used there are for the machine!

From there the book covers projects for the home, fun wearables, items for gifting and party decor that you can use for any occasion. Start with the projects in the book, and you'll learn every aspect of the machine, how to work with different materials (like foils and glass etching), and how to apply them perfectly! This book of projects can get you through a whole year of gift giving ideas. Give it with a gift card to your local crafting store, or vinyl store, and your recipient will love you forever!

About the Author:

Megan Meketa’s passion for crafting goes back as she can remember. As a young girl she loved to make cards and color with her mom. That creativity stayed with her as she now crafts with her own children, teaching them a tangible way to show love to others with handmade notes and gifts. Following her heart, creating, and sharing has provided Megan with opportunities to collaborate with Michaels, Cricut, B-Flex America, Speedball, Pinterest, and more. Megan was also featured in the Cricut product release commercial for Infusible Ink. Megan spreads love and creativity through her business, Lovebird Heartworks. You can connect with her on Instagram @lovebird_heartworks, other social media channels at Lovebird Heartworks, or visit www.LovebirdHeartworks.com for more works of heart.