Cricut Ideas

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Look for Cricut ideas can help you make sure you're getting the most possible use out of this versatile scrapbooking tool.

Cricut Die Cut Machine

Cricut Titles

Are you sick of getting ready to make the perfect scrapbook page, only to find out that you're missing one or two of the letter stickers or rub-ons necessary to create your title? If so, the Cricut is sure to become one of your favorite scrapbooking tools! Even if you only have access to the cartridge that came with your machine, there are still plenty of creative ways to design unique title treatments for all of your scrapbook projects. For example:

Cut two sets of letters from coordinating colors of cardstock, one slightly larger than the other. Layer the letters for a fun outlined look.
Cut your letters from patterned paper, then carefully ink the edges to give them some added definition.
Make your letters "pop" by mounting them onto the page with foam adhesive.
Use your Cricut to make your own letter stencils. Cut out the title for your page, then use the negative space as a stencil to fill in with chalk, colored pencils, or watercolors.
If you have leftover landscape photos or photos with lots of background detail and no real focal point, use these images to cut letters for your title.

Cricut Accents

The Cricut makes for quick page titles.

While it's true the ability to quickly and easily make custom page titles is the primary reason most scrapbookers choose to purchase a Cricut, this machine is also good for making embellishments as well. Here are a few ideas to consider:

Mount small stickers onto circles cut from with your Cricut to help visually ground them to the page.
Make a border for your page with Cricut flower die cuts.
Create customized paper by layering star die cuts in various sizes onto a plain black background.
Instead of a traditional photo mat, frame the dominant photo in your layout with a pair of brackets cut using your Cricut machine.
If your page includes journaling in the form of a list, cut small Cricut shapes to use as a replacement for standard bullet points.
Use the shapes on your favorite Cricut cartridges to make a rebus-style journaling block, such as replacing the word love with a heart or the word moon with a moon shape die cut.
Make a trendy page embellishment by using your Cricut to cut a large monogram out of your favorite patterned paper.

Shaped Cricut Mini Album

If you're interested in using your Cricut to take your scrapbooking to the next level, consider making an entire mini album with this versatile tool. This is a great choice for scrapbooking memories from a party or for creating a book with a theme such as "10 Things I Love About You."

To make a mini album with your Cricut, just follow these simple steps:

Cut several large shapes with your Cricut from heavyweight cardstock. Simple hearts, stars, or circles are the best choices for this type of album, although you can experiment with more elaborate designs if you wish.
Cut two slightly larger shapes from lightweight cardboard to use as the front and back covers for your album. The cardboard from an old cereal box works well for this project.
Decorate each page with a photo, journaling and related embellishments. Remember to keep the pages fairly flat, however, so the album will close easily.
Choose a design for your album cover.
Punch holes in the corner of each shape.
Reinforce each hole with an eyelet for added stability.
Tie the shapes together with ribbon.