Category: Everyday

  • Time to Make the Mandalas!

    Time to Make the Mandalas!

    Mandalas MOM LOVE 5x7 FREE

    TIME TO MAKE THE MANDALAS! That’s right this week not only do I have one Mandala to share I have two!!!! I designed a Mom and Love file and I used them to make cards. With Mother’s Day around the corner I thought you might need a card. Then it’s that time of year for weddings, anniversaries, etc so the love card will come in hand. Or…surprise your significant other!!

    The mandalas have 6 layers to them. However, the bottom layer is solid so I just used my card base for it. If you need a different color you can cut that out too!! I used some beautiful Recollections Paper from #michaelstores. They had a really fun foil cardstock I used for the second layer that really made Mandala pop!

    This weeks FREE SVG files can be found in the Freebie Library. File numbers are 26 and 27 I have also created a video tutorial along with some quick directions below on how I made the cards. Have fun and share your creativity! I would love to see the color choices you used!

    Time to Make the Mandalas Supply List

    Video TutorialTime to Make the Mandalas

    Here are the steps I took make the Mandalas

    Step 1 – Open the SVG file in your cutting software (note: if you have the free version of Silhouette studio you will need the DFX files). The files should come in at 5×7. However, if you need to resize them just put them to 5×7 and you are good to go! Make sure all your pieces are cut before ejecting from the cutting machine.

    Step 2 – After everything is cut go ahead and weed your cardstock. One think to note: On the Mom file the O is separate. So make sure you grab that too!

    Step 3 – Once you have your cardstock layers all set to go lets assemble the cards. Using your adhesive of choice, I used a tape runner, attach the layers to each other. If you want a more 3D effect you can use foam squares. These are going in the mail so I choose not to do that part. The easiest is to start from the bottom up. So take your card base and cut that 7 by 10 and fold in half to get a 5×7 card. Then attach layer your bottom layer to the card. Then attach the next layer and so on until you have it all assembled. If you are doing the Mom card make sure to attach the O. 😉

    Step 4 – Admire what a great job you did and share it with someone special!!!

    How to get your FREE Files

    To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!!) and download Number 26 Mom Mandala or 27 Love Mandala. Or heck! Download them both!!!! The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS. 

    I hope you enjoyed Mandalas tutorial and files! They were a lot of fun to design and make. Remember a ? Pinterest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

    Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs. You might also find ready made tumblers in there in the future!!! There might be a few extra keychains that show up there too!!
    https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

    If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

    Lorri?
    Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

    Let’s Conntect!

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  • Time for Some Teacher Appreciation!

    Time for Some Teacher Appreciation!

    12PD Teacher Appreciation

    TIME FOR SOME TEACHER APPRECIATION! It’s that Time of year where we need to show our Teachers some Appreciation! This weeks FREE SVG can be found in the Freebie Library. In the file there are 5 options for you. Two of the options can actually be used for a teach gift or something else. I have also created a video tutorial along with some quick directions below on how I made the journal, the adorable pencil keychains and the wine glass. I picked up the journal at Dollar General and the wine glass as Dollar Tree. The keychain supplies will be in the supply list below. Also in the video I talk about some other ideas for some more gifts for your favorite teacher along with possible for mom! I start the video off with this, then we make the journal, the keychains and finally the wine glass. Let your creative go and have fun with it. Have fun and share your creativity!

    I will also be adding a few new teach files in the store too!! There will also be some baseball and softball ones coming too!!!

    Teacher Appreciation Supply List

    Please note there are affiliate links in the supply list. There is no extra cost to you for using these links it just helps me to keep brining you free content! Thank you for your support,

    Time for Some Teacher Appreciation Video Tutorial

    Here is some Teacher Appreciation Ideas!

    Here are the steps I took make the Teacher Appreciation Gifts

    Step 1 – Open the SVG file in your cutting software (note: if you have the free version of Silhouette studio you will need the DFX files). Size the file elements as need for the project you are making. I used weeding boxes to help me weed my vinyl. This is especially important when doing the key chains. Cut your vinyl out. Make sure all your pieces are cut before ejecting from the cutting machine.

    Step 2 – I started with the journal and cut those pieces first. Then while the keychain vinyl was cutting I worked on the journal. Weed your vinyl. Once that is done take your transfer tape and apply it to the vinyl. Then I used parchment paper and applied my vinyl\transfer to that. Decided where i wanted it placed and then removed the parchment paper and squeegee down the vinyl. I did this same step for the second word and the applied my accents.

    Step 3 – Now for the keychains. I cut the wands off of the lip gloss tubes. Then I removed the eraser for the top. I took a small about amount of E6000 and applied it to the top and put the eraser back on the top. Let dry. I then took the baby oil and glitter (make sure your glitter is ready to use) I put the baby oil in the tube. Do not fill it up all the way. Then add your glitter. I used a piece of paper underneath to help with clean up. Now…there is such a thing as too much glitter!! You want them to galaxy float. Now decide if you need any more oil. I need a little air bubble at the top. The tubes I recommend have a plug that comes with them. BONUS! I put the plug in and then added some E6000 glue and put the cap on. You want to glue them shut to make sure you dont have an accident! Once this is done wipe your pencils with alcohol and cotton pad to get off any left over glitter and stuff. Let dry.

    Step 4 – Now weed your vinyl. Lessons learned. The bigger words you can weed easily. However, the smaller ones were a bugger! Reverse weeding did help a little, however, I applied the vinyl with weeding box to the pencil and then weeded it. Be careful not to scratch them though Once I figured this out it went relatively quickly.

    Step 5 – Now to finish the key chains. Take your needle nose and eye screw and attach it to the top. You want to make sure you go into the metal of the cap for good hold. I then opened the eye screw and fed in the key chain. Closed off the screw. Next take your jump ring and attach to the jump ring at the top. Add you tassel and apple charm. Close your ring. Now admire how stinking cute they are!!!

    Step 6 – Wine Glass. Cut out your vinyl. While that is cutting I took the glass, alcohol and the cotton pads and cleaned the glass. Let dry. Weed your vinyl. Once that is done I actually put the words together before applying to the glass. I used parchment paper again to line everything up. Then used parchment paper to apply the vinyl to the glass. Add your accents. How is is that!!! It’s so cute and fun!!

    How to get your FREE Files

    To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!!) and download Number 25 Family Word Search. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS. 

    I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and thank you again for stopping by and being part of my dream and 12 Paw Designs! Have an amazing week! Remember a ? Pintrest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

    Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs. You might also find ready made tumblers in there in the future!!! There might be a few extra keychains that show up there too!!
    https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

    If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

    Lorri?
    Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

    Let’s Conntect!

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    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

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    DO NOT claim the files as your own.
    DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.

  • Word Search Time!

    Word Search Time!

    12PD Family Word Search

    I love games!!! I love to take time out to do a Word Search especially. So I thought I would so do something different and make a Family Word Search SVG Cut File. I even did a brush stroke behind all the words to you can hang it on, etc. This is a free file in the Freebie Library. I have also created a video tutorial along with a directions below on how I made my sign. The sign I am using I bought at the Dollar Tree. So it is a fun and inexpensive project to do! However, let your creative go and have fun with it. You could print it on vellum or a transparency too!! I also thought it would be super cute on a chalk board!!! Have fun and share your creativity!

    Family Word Supply List

    • Cutting Machine and software
    • Family Word Search Cutting Files from the Library (click on the link)
    • Vinyl– I used Starcraft for the black vinyl and the shimmering vinyl is StyleTech 2000 Ultra Glitter – 160 Sea Foam Green from 143vinyl (link is here)
    • Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife, painters tape, parchment paper and transfer tape
    • Sign blank – I purchased my from the Dollar Tree #dollartreediy 
    • Alcohol
    • Acetate
    • Cotton Pads

    Family Word Search Video Tutorial

    I would like to note at 45 second in the video I go through how to pull it into Cricut Design space. At 4:45 I work in Silhouette Studio.

    Here is some more Inspiration!

    Here are the steps I took make the Word Search

    Step 1 – Open the SVG file in your cutting software (note: if you have the free version of Silhouette studio you will need the DFX files). Again, I would like to note at 45 second in the video I go through how to pull it into Cricut Design space. At 4:45 I work in Silhouette Studio. Size your cut file to the size of blank you are using. I am using a 7×7 Sign from the Dollar Tree. Since i was using a glass blank i reversed the paint stroke so you would adhere to the glass from the back side. If you are laying your letters on top of the brush strokes you will not have to do this. Also, I used weeding boxes around my elements. For the word search portion I easily could have used more to make the weeding process easier. Cut your vinyl out. Make sure all your pieces are cut before ejecting from your cutting machine.

    Step 2 – While our vinyl is cutting lets prep our blank. I used acetone and cotton pad to remove the saying on the sign. I did a acetone, swipe, fold pad, acetone, wipe, etc technique. Otherwise it smears it and takes longer to clean. Once that was done I use alcohol on a cotton pad and wiped the glass. I do this to make sure I get a nice clean surface. Set aside to dry.

    Step 3 – Now that everything is cut lets weed our vinyl. I was using an Ultra glitter and it was thicker. I needed to adjust my settings a little more because while it did cut it could have used another pass or a little more force for a cleaner cut. I ended up doing a reverse weed on the paint strokes to weed my vinyl. When weeding the word search letters I found it was easier for me to weed bottom up. I also pulled the vinyl back to 90 degrees and slowly slid it up. I also periodically cut off the extra vinyl. There were a few spots that I lost a few letters, however, no big deal. Cut some extras out and put them on the backing. I could see the indents so it made it easy to place them. The font is also whimsical enough that it does not have to be perfect. I used a pin pen to get the centers out of the tiny letters. It worked perfect!

    Step 4 – Once you have everything weeded lets apply the vinyl. I used the hinge method. This is where I laid my transfer down. Positioned where I wanted it and then used a piece of painters tape across the center of it. Then I lifted half away from the backing. Cut the backing off and placed and squeegee it down. The repeat for the other half. It made it really easy to get a good clean placement. Remove your transfer tape. Again, I pulled it back on itself to help pull it off. If I found an area that didn’t stick push that area down and rub it on. Next put family down, squeegee and remove the transfer tape.

    Step 5 – Now for the paint strokes. Since it was going on the back of the glass i grabbed a piece of parchment paper and attached the paint stroke to that leaving transfer tape exposed on the top. Then I could slide it around until I had the placement i wanted. Attached that top transfer tape piece. Lifted up the transfer tape and removed the parchment paper. Then laid down the transfer tape and squegee down. Remove your transfer tape.

    Step 6 – Admire your work! You did an amazing job!!!

    How to get your FREE Files

    To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!!) and download Number 25 Family Word Search. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS. 

    I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and thank you again for stopping by and being part of my dream and 12 Paw Designs! Have an amazing week! Enjoy every minute!! Remember a ? Pintrest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

    Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs. You might also find ready made tumblers in there in the future!!!
    https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

    If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

    Lorri?
    Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

    Let’s Conntect!

    Want to connect more with 12 Paw Designs???:
    • Website: https://12pawdesigns.com
    • FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/12pawdesigns/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12pawdesigns/
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

    DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
    DO NOT claim the files as your own.
    DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.

  • Did Someone Say Hello Spring?

    Did Someone Say Hello Spring?

    Hello Spring Round SVG - Hello Spring Round File - Cricut Silhouette - svg/dxf/png/eps - Digital Download

    Hello Spring and Happy Easter! Did someone say Hello Spring Round?? Oh…that’s right I did! Today I have 2 files for you. They are both Hello Spring, however, one has flowers on it and the other has a cute heart. In my video tutorial I am actually going to do both on a 12″ round that is ⅛” thick. The reason I am doing both sides is my front door is glass and I want to see a pretty side too!

    Supply List

    • Cutting Machine and software
    • Hello Spring Cutting Files from the Libray (click on the link)
    • Vinyl– I used Starcraft for the solid and the pretty glitter pattern vinyl is from Expressions Vinyl Mystery box
    • Weeding tools, scissors, cutting knife, and transfer tape
    • Wood Round – I used 12″ rounds from Amazon
    • Sand paper, paint brush, sponges and glue gun (to glue the bow on)
    • Paint – I used Waverly White chalk paint
    • Wood beads for the hanger – I used some raw beads I painted and then strung on jute. I show this in the video.
    • Items to finish it off sign – I used jute, ribbon and floral picks

    Hello Spring Video Tutorial

    Here are some Hello Spring images for you!

    Step 1 – Take your wood round and sand it. Because I am doing both sides I sanded both. Once you have that done apply your paint. I ended up having to do 2 coats on one side and the other side only needed 1 coat. Set aside too dry. Preferable over night. However, I can be impatient and will use a heat gun to make sure it is nice and dry.

    Step 2 – Next open the SVG file in your cutting software (note: if you have the free version of Silhouette studio you will need the DFX files). I did save the designs as 12×12. However, if you are using a larger round you will need to size accordingly. Once that is done cut out your vinyl. Make sure to test your vinyl cuts before ejecting your mat out of your machine.

    Step 3 – Now that everything is cut lets weed and apply our vinyl. In the video you will see I have a special helping me out. His name is Lumiere and LOVES to weed and apply vinyl. He especially loves the shiney and glitter ones (don’t we all). He will even pick those when I ask him for help! I left him in the video because he is after all 4 of the 12 Paws!!! Now, back to weeding vinyl. I did do a reverse weed on my one of my spring word pieces. I tested my first mat but not my second because I forgot it was a new file. Oooopsie. That is the great part about crafting there is always a way to fix something.

    When I was laying my vinyl down on my round I used the grid side of my mat. I then laid the strips down first. Using the markings on the mat to help me eye ball it. For the floral file I put the tulip down first, then the leave and the the other 2 flowers can go where you want them too. For the heart side put the dots down and the place the heart where you like. Then i put the words on, again eyeballing it. When I flipped the board over to do the second side i just made sure the strip of of vinyl was on one of the horizontal lines. Then laid my vinyl down.

    Step 4 – Now let us finish the round. I made a messy bow. I show the steps in the video where I cut strips of ribbon and jute and lay them down criss cross and alternating. Then I tied it off with a piece of jute. I repeated the process for the second bow.

    Step 5 – Putting the floral stems on. I cut eucalypts leaves from Walmart and floral picks from Dollar Tree. I cut the leaves down to size. Put some glue at the center top of the round and put them in the glue. I then add more glue over the top. I did 4 total stem leaves, 2 on each side. Then with the glue still hot I added a little more and placed my bow down. Press and hold for a few seconds. I then add my flowers in. I just placed them to fill in empty spots. I also add a few into the bow. Once the one side was down I flipped it over and did the same thing to the other side.

    Step 6 – Bead Hanger. I made a strand of beads for my hanger. You can purchase already painted beads or you can take plain beads and paint them. I like to put some in a cheap zip sandwich bag. Add a a little paint, zip shut with air in in and move them around in your hands to paint. You stay clean and you get really good coverage. I then dump them out onto parchment to dry. I do find that i need to do 2 coats. So after I dump them i zip the bag shut so any paint doesnt dry out and i can reuse the bag. Once they are dry I put them back in the bag for a second coat and then again back to the parchment paper. Once they are dry I string them onto just with a piece of floral wire as my threader. Tie a knot in both ends when done. I then glued the beads to the top of my round hiding the ends under the floral and bow. I even pushed a leave down on the glue to help hide and hold it.

    Step 7 – Admire what an amazing job you did!!! Take a picture and share it with me!!!!

    How to get your FREE Files

    To get your FREE file please go to my Freebie Library, sign in (don’t worry if you are not a member yet, sign up and the password will be emailed to you!!!) and download Number 23 and or 24 Hello Spring. The downloaded file will have multiple file options SVG, PNG, DXF (If you have the free version of Silhouette Studio you will need this file) and EPS. 

    I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and thank you again for stopping by and being part of my dream and 12 Paw Designs! Happy Easter to you and your family. Enjoy every minute!! Remember a ? Pintrest pin would be so appreciated! I can’t wait to see what you create. Please share with me. You can come back here and add a comment or add one to Facebook too!

    Also, please check out my shop. I am always adding new designs. You might also find ready made tumblers in there in the future!!!
    https://12pawdesigns.com/shop/

    If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!!

    Lorri?
    Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

    Let’s Conntect!

    Want to connect more with 12 Paw Designs???:
    • Website: https://12pawdesigns.com
    • FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/12pawdesigns/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12pawdesigns/
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

    DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
    DO NOT claim the files as your own.
    DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.

  • Happy National Cancer Day!

    Happy National Cancer Day!

    12PD Peace Love Survivor
    12PD Peace Love Survivor

    Happy National Cancer Day! February 4th is National Cancer day! To celebrate here is a free Cancer Survivor SVG File!!! Crazy to think its been 10+ years since I lost my kidney to cancer. I was lucky in that I caught it early an it was encapsulated. I am also blessed that I listened to my body and kept pushing the doctors. Telling them there was something wrong. I didn’t feel good. They ran tests and could see that I didn’t feel well. That is when they found the lump. Then I was told there was nothing to worry about and we will just watch it for 6 months. But that feeling was just sitting there. Six months later, more tests and they found it grew. Again I was told it was probable nothing to worry about and we will watch it some more. UGH!!! I pushed and they agreed to go in and get some samples. The day of that procedure they could not get the samples and had to abort the procedure. Again, more frustration and again told I would have to wait and they were sure it was nothing to worry about. However, I knew something was wrong and went back to my regular doctor and voiced my concerns and frustrations. He then stepped and called the specialist. After many discussions it was agreed upon that they were going to try and take the part of my kidney and worse case was take the whole kidney. Not something I truly wanted, however, I knew deep down it was what was needed. The day of the procedure they go in and found they had to take the whole kidney. When I woke back up in the hospital I knew that was going to be the outcome and asked for confirmation and they confirmed that they did remove the kidney. Ok, now we can move on! I would now need to wait for the officials results which I was told would be a few days.

    When I called to get my results I kept being told they were not in they were not in. I finally called the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, one week after my surgery and was told my results were but the doctor had just left and I would have to wait until Monday for my results. I was like excuse me??? I had my procedure done a week ago, I have been calling since Monday, multiple times a day, and now you tell me that the results are in but the doctor left and now I need to wait 5 more days for those results?? That is not acceptable! Then find another doctor to call me and let me know. After much back and forth they finally told me…it was CANCER.

    Its amazing how one word rocks your world. Again, deep down I knew that is what it was, and thought I was prepared, however, you will never be prepared for someone to tell you those words. It was CANCER. I was frustrated at the specialist because he kept telling me it was and he thought I was crazy for taking out a perfectly good kidney. However, I knew it was not perfectly good. Something kept pushing me for answers. The doctor still could never acknowledge that he was wrong. So I had my pitty party for a day. Knowing full well I could not stay there. I now had a new birthday, November 18, 2010. I was truly lucky and blessed that I kept pushing and that it stayed encapsulated and never left my kidney. Because of this I did not have to do chemo or anything else like that. I just have to have my other kidney check regularly to make sure it is functioning the way it should. Thank goodness for two and that the other one was healthy!!

    I am not telling you this story for any type of sympathy. I am telling it to remind people to listen to your body. To remind you that you are your own health advocate. You are in charge of your care and that you need to keep pushing. If you don’t like the answer, get a second opinion. Doctors make mistakes too. You also need to remember, if they get made at you because you question them that is on them. A doctor once told me not worry about it and let them worry about it. My response back was are you going to grieve for me too??? Are you going to fight my battles? He was truly shocked by my come back. Then told me years later those comments changed him and the way he dealt with patients and family.

    Remember, we are not in the world alone. You have options and choices. Fight for yourself! Hug a loved one! Pray for others and be there. We are never promised tomorrow and we never know what someone else is going through. BE KIND!

    I am sharing my Love Peace Survivor file. This is for cutting machines, sublimation, etc. This is not to be duplicated and sold, it is for your use. For cut files you can change the color of the cancer ribbon. For sublimation users I used purple for the universal cancer color. Please enjoy it! I would love for you to share pictures of you, or friends or family wearing it! It is a blessing to have a second chance and for some they have had multiple chances!!! I pray for those we have lost and celebrate the survivors.

    Here is my shirt I made! Click on either of the images to go to the products page to download it!

    Peace Love Survivor
    Peace Love Survivor

    If you have any questions or run into an issue please let me know!!! If you would be so kind and give me a pin share that would be amazing!!!

    Lorri
    Lorri@12PawDesigns.com

    Want to connect more with 12 Paw Designs???:
    • Website: https://12pawdesigns.com
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    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/12pawdesigns/
    • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/12PawDesigns

    DO NOT resell any of the files as digital download or any other form.
    DO NOT claim the files as your own.
    DO NOT modify and resell the files in any form.