Sometimes you need to acknowledge a difficult past but also look to improve it in the future. How to make this card with a Cricut using print then cut: First, you’ll need to download two ZIP files from the Free Files folder to create this card. (If you don’t have the password for the free […]
Always a Mother
If you know someone who is grieving a loss of a baby or child, consider sending them this card. Acknowledge their loss and let them know you care. How to make this card with a Cricut using print then cut: First, you’ll need to download two ZIP files from the Free Files folder to create […]
Card for a Difficult Past Relationship
Previous events can make a relationship rough! Here’s a card that doesn’t pretend everything was chocolate and roses. How to make this card with a Cricut using print then cut: First, you’ll need to download two ZIP files from the Free Files folder to create this card. (If you don’t have the password for the […]
Give this card when Mother’s Day is hard
Mother’s Day can be especially hard for some people. If you know someone who is grieving on Mother’s Day, consider sending them this card. Acknowledge them and let them know you care. This card might be appropriate for: The flower line drawing is slightly larger on this version of the card. For a little reminder […]
Mothering – free card for non-traditional Mother’s Day
This card is especially for the amazing motherly women in your life, such as aunties, grandmas raising their grandchildren, or any other mother figures we love dearly. How to make this card with a Cricut using print then cut: First, you’ll need to download two ZIP files from the Free Files folder to create this […]
Never forget – infant loss memory card
Create a special card to remember someone who has passed. Be sure to write the name of the person you’re remembering. It’s especially important for babies. The family wants to hear their name. The card has a design to color in, so you could include a package of gel pens, colored pencils, or markers. You […]
Easter Candy Explosion Box
Make one of those amazing candy explosion boxes with this free SVG! It’s a big box ready to be filled with Easter candy. The Easter candy explosion box has three layers of candy on falling sides, with one center box that holds Kinder eggs or Cadbury Creme Eggs or another candy. The lid is designed […]
Positive words that describe YOU
Many, many of you told me that you also craft as a form of therapy. It’s a good way to focus on something other than pain or grief or depression. So I created something for you to concentrate on; it’s another project to occupy your mind and keep your hands busy. (It’s file # 71 […]
Card Base and Envelope
Download the free SVG for a blank card and perfectly-sized envelope to use in many projects. The pop-up unicorn card fits into this envelope. It’s also used in all of the non-Hallmark cards. Materials needed to make the card base and envelope SVG for the card base and envelope, plus the image messages for print-and-cut. […]
More Cards to Support Friends
Cards that say more than “condolences” are greatly needed, so I created more. Comments about the supportive cards flooded my inbox a few weeks ago, after the original post was published. Everyone agreed that cards for those not-so-happy times are greatly needed. A friend wanted sympathy cards that weren’t just old sunset photos, flowers, or […]
Gal-entine Heart Explosion Box
Learn to make your own simple explosion box for your girlfriend or boyfriend for Valentine’s Day in this step-by-step tutorial using a Cricut and the free explosion gift box SVG. In 2022, I did a Valentine’s Day earring workshop that my friend Amy held, and made two super-cute pairs of earrings! Such a cute gift […]
Penguins in the Explosion Box Center
Use this free SVG to make the Holiday Explosion Box with adorable penguins just chillin’ in the center! I have to admit…. penguins are my favorite animal. I love how they waddle kinda clumsily over the ice, then hop into the water and zoom around so speedily and gracefully. My friend Amy (the Cricut earring […]
Menorah in a Holiday Explosion Box
Need a little gift celebrating Hanukkah? Make the Holiday Explosion Box with a cute mini-menorah standing in the center! Materials needed The free SVG (located in the Free Files Folder) – it’s design #61 – Mini-Menorah Heavy black cardstock or posterboard Cricut Maker or Explore cutting machine Blue LightGrip mat (for the card stock or posterboard) Green Standard Grip Mat […]
Miniature Snowman in center of Explosion Box
Download the free SVG to make the Holiday Explosion Box with a happy, cute snowman in the center! I’ve created another option to put into the center of your Holiday Explosion Box, as requested. Isn’t this little snowman fun and cute? Materials needed The free SVG (located in the Free Files Folder) – it’s design […]