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Here are some great Cricut project ideas for making fantastic home made greeting cards. This project is for a wedding. It is perfect for giving to someone as a congratulations card for their wedding celebrations.

Below is a list of items you will need.

o Cardstock: white

o Patterned paper: pink, purple

o Buttons: pink love hearts

o Photographs of the bride and groom

o Pink ribbon

o Adhesive

Instructions:

1. Cut a nice thick square box. Using Graphically Speaking cartridge and purple patterned paper, press Shift and cut one 4" .

2. Cut the title block. Using the pink cardstock, cut one 4" . Repeat cut using the purple paper.

3. Cut notebook background. Using the pink patterned paper, press Shift and cut one 4" .

4. Stick the photographs of the bride and groom onto the card.

5. Stick to pink love hearts around the photograph of the bridge and groom.

6. Tie the pink ribbon into a bow and then attach the bow onto the card.

7. Add the text for example: "Congratulations Sarah and Richard on your wedding day from Jean and Paul and family! xxx"

This should take between thirty minutes and forty-five minutes depending how experienced you are with a Cricut machine. This Cricut project idea is actually based on the creative knowledge of beginners so this is not an expert Cricut project.

Please note you will also need:

o Cricut Expression® Personal Electronic Cutter

o Cricut® Graphically Speaking cartridge

Remember you can always try different ideas you don't need to follow the project tutorial step by step you can always change the colour scheme a little bit and also change the size of the card etc..

Good luck with your project!

If you would like more information, there are more reviews and articles at: All About Cricut. There are also some nice tips and hints there, as well as information on Cricut projects, Cricut accessories, Cricut Cartridges and personal stories as well.

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Christmas Folk Art: Vintage Christmas Decorations With Warmth, Natural Beauty, and Elegant Simplicity

If warmth, natural beauty, and elegant simplicity are your idea of the perfect holiday decor, vintage Christmas decorations based on Christmas folk art are for you.

Made by hand and cherished for generations, these ornaments are as sturdy, uncomplicated, and enduring as the people who created them. Sometimes referred to as "naive art" or "working class art", folk art is produced by everyday people rather than artists or artisans. Though many excellent reproductions of vintage folk ornaments are now available, the originals were generally handmade by a member of the family and used to decorate the family home.

Classic American folk art features simple shapes that are cut, carved, molded or sewn from ordinary inexpensive materials such as wood, paper, clay, tin, and cloth and then embellished, usually with paint or embroidery. In many cases the ornaments were utilitarian as well as decorative, such as woven baskets, painted boxes, and candle holders.

The simple shapes and "touchability" of this style of vintage decoration makes it a great choice for homes with young children. But these classic forms also pair beautifully with clean, sleek modern decor and they even make a surprisingly sophisticated addition to trendy industrial style design.

Here are some tips for giving your holiday decorations a vintage folk art flair:

Think simplicity and restraint

Unlike the "more is better", over-the-top profusion typical of Victorian holiday decoration, naive art is very much a "less is more" proposition.

- Rather than arranging a dozen items on the mantel, choose just two or three that have some real meaning to you.

- Don't be afraid of some empty space between your decorations; it's ok if every surface isn't sporting some bit of holiday finery.

- Forget the glitz. Forgo bright, super-shiny surfaces and anything that's glaringly artificial. Anything that's too perfect is totally wrong for this style, which is the epitome of warm and homey.

Natural materials and warm, soft colors
Decorations made of wood, fabric, paper, clay, tin, and other everyday materials are the classics of this style. Paired with simple arrangements of greenery, fruit, and candles they create a calm, creative, and welcoming holiday atmosphere.

- Try making unexpected combinations. Arrange birch branches, boughs of fir, and dried flowers in a big earthenware jug or galvanized pail, or put a pair of fat candles in the middle of a wooden serving tray and surround them with lemons and magnolia leaves or sprigs of pine.

- Homespun fabrics (or fabrics that look homespun) are a great way to add Christmas color. Make a super-simple table runner of a yard or two of muted red and green plaid fabric, or cut strips of fabric to make bows to put in arrangements or on the tree.

Highlight your heritage and your handiwork
One of the best things about folk art is its that its not only created by every culture everywhere, it's constantly being created. "Everyday art" that is characteristic of your heritage is an excellent addition to this type of decoration, and it doesn't even have to be specifically holiday-themed. Creating simple ornaments yourself is also an excellent way to create some lasting traditions in your own family.

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Folk art not your style? How about a lush and lavish Victorian Christmas Decorations theme? Find out how to give your holiday decor a vintage flair at Vintage Christmas Decorations!

I need to find a cheap vintage black pillbox hat with a veil for my classic hollywood style prom, but where?

I have a tight budget, and i was wondering if any of the stores like forever 21 or something similar have any pillbox hats. even if its online and cheap, that would work. Here is what i mean by pillbox: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/velvet-lady--vintage-pillbox-hat-with-veil-and-bow but this is $100! i am a jr and i certainly don have that kind of money. I have this beautiful short vintage black lacy dress and i really want to complete the look with a pillbox. Please help! thanks so much! also, it doesnt have to be pillbox, but needs to be a hat (not a headband) and have a vintagey feel/classic hollywood.
if you could please include a link, that would be wonderful
Ive been checking out Salvation Army, goodwill, etc (i shop there all the time. haha im such a bargin hunter) and you should definitely recommend the hollywood style theme. if u need any ideas, email me, cause im on the committee too

Etsy has a few.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33890138&ref=sr_gallery_4&&ga_search_query=black+pillbox+hat&ga_search_type=&ga_page=2&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title <-$50, looks similar to what you want

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35365748&ref=sr_gallery_13&&ga_search_query=black+pillbox+hat&ga_search_type=&ga_page=&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title <-$12, it is an open design, but still looks cool

Take a look around you may find another design you'll love.

Good luck and have fun at prom!

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