The blooms in our flower bed are finally starting to appear after what feels like a very long winter- which means spring is here! The beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing has been such a beam of hope for me, as we’ve been quarantined in our home now for almost a month due to COVID-19. While I’m thankful we are healthy and home, our hands have needed something to keep us from going stir crazy!
So when the new Cricut Joy arrived in the mail last week, I couldn’t wait to start making with it. I was able to check out this machine at Alt Summit last month, and you guys- it is the perfect little cutting tool!
Top Two reasons I love it:
The smaller size of it makes it perfect to keep permanently on your desk. It connects to your computer via Bluetooth, so it also doesn’t use up another USB port nor does it need to be in a super close range to your computer- just close enough for Bluetooth to connect. :) It’s just cute. I love the design of it- the blue is cheerful and modern.
It cuts and writes just like a larger Cricut, except it’s perfect for small jobs, like labels and cards. I know I’ve thought twice about pulling out my machine just to make a couple small labels. With the Joy, it’s already on my desktop and it’s quick and accessible. LOVE THAT convenience.
You can check out the Cricut Joy here- they’ve put together some bundles that are perfect for label and card making!
Now let’s make some flower crowns!
These are perfect for your littles, or even yourself! Of course, the flowers used in this tutorial can be made into anything you can dream up.
Paper Flower Crowns
The materials needed for this project are pretty simple, and if you have a Cricut Cutting machine, you’ll likely have everything else you need in your craft closet as well.
The watercolor and watercolor paper is totally optional in this tutorial- you can easily use some of the pretty patterned paper the Cricut makes and avoid painting. I love watercolor, though- and the method I use here to paint is beginner-friendly, so don’t be intimidated!
Materials:
Watercolor Paper (I used Artist’s Loft Level 2 Cold Press Heavy Weight 9x12 pad)
Watercolors (my favorite watercolors here, but any you have will work)
Watercolor Brush
Decorative Ribbon (I used 3/8 polyester ribbon I had laying around)
Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Paper Towel
Links to my flower files in the Cricut Design Space:
Check out my tutorial below!
I’d love to see your flower crowns, or any other projects you create with my flower files! Be sure to tag me @lissaanglin on any social platform so I can ooh and aah over your creations.
