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Crafting Tips - Slice, Weld and Attach Tools in Cricut Design Space
by Cheryl BarberA quick overview of the Cricut Design Space tools; slice, weld and attach. There are some screenshot examples of how they can be used. -
Digital Embroidery Designs
by Cheryl BarberI'm excited about designing some new digital products! I'm showing a little of the behind the scenes on how I design them and how I like to use my embroidery machine.- Brother embroidery
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New Year, New Plans, New Decade!
by Cheryl BarberA reflection on 2019 and some thoughts about my new business and personal plans for 2020!- about me
- big plans
- craft blog
- craft business
- craft market
- craft projects
- designing
- embroidery
- fresh start
- handmade
- hertfordshire
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- learning craft
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- New decade
- New plans
- New year
- New years plans
- New YEars Resolutions
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Christmas is nearly here!
by Cheryl BarberIt has been a busy time of year and I'm getting through my last orders before my Christmas order books close today! A little catch up post as I've missed the last couple of weeks!- about me
- big plans
- Christmas
- craft blog
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- craft market
- craft stall
- custom order
- Customer
- designing
- handmade
- hertfordshire
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- independent shops
- kids gifts
- makes
- making
- new blog post
- personalised christmas decorations
- personalised gifts
- reflections
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- small business
- working for yourself
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Personalised Christmas Tree Decorations - A lovely keepsake
by Cheryl BarberWith my new Christmas products to be launched in the next couple of weeks, I am showcasing the products that I have ready to order now!- Christmas
- Christmas decorations
- Christmas keepsake
- craft business
- craft shopping
- custom order
- designing
- embroidery
- etch
- felt
- glass
- glass etch vinyl
- glass etched
- keepsake gift
- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new blog ideas
- new blog post
- personalise
- personalised christmas decorations
- personalised gifts
- sewing
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- vinyl cutting
- vinyl on glass
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Cricut Design Space Tutorial - Adjusting Text
by Cheryl BarberSome fonts need to be adjusted in Cricut Design Space and this tutorial gives examples on how you can make your fonts look better.- craft blog
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- Cricut design space tutorial
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- cutting vinyl
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Bespoke Orders
by Cheryl BarberDid you know I make bespoke or custom orders? Find out how to order something truly special!- bespoke order
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- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new blog post
- new design
- new makes
- original design
- personalise
- personalised gifts
- personalising your makes
- shop local
- shop small
- small business
- working for yourself
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New Halloween Products (and some old ones!)
by Cheryl BarberLaunching my new products for Halloween!- bats
- bunting
- cats
- colouring book
- colouring pencils
- craft business
- Customer
- designing
- Halloween
- Halloween collection
- Halloween gifts
- kids gifts
- Kids Halloween gifts
- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new
- new blog ideas
- new design
- new product
- original design
- personalise
- personalised gifts
- personalised Halloween gift
- pumpkins
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- spooky
- trick or treat
- trick or treat bags
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Tools of the Trade - Part 2
by Cheryl BarberOne of the tools I use a lot is my Brother Innov-Is 800E embroidery machine. I bought mine about 18 months ago and I am addicted to it! The machine...- craft blog
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- designing
- embroidery
- fabric
- handmade
- hertfordshire
- herts blog
- independent shops
- learning craft
- machine embroidery
- makes
- making
- new blog ideas
- new blog post
- original design
- personalise
- personalising your makes
- sharing craft
- shop local
- shop small
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- tools
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St Patrick's Day Make - Part 1
by Cheryl BarberA St Patrick's Day craft tutorial showing how to upload your own design or draw your own in Cricut Design Space. -
Tools of the Trade - Part 1
by Cheryl BarberKicking off my new blog post goals, I'm showing you tools that I use and I'm starting with my Cricut machine.