Spotlight on Art: Practical Cricut Gifts

Are there still some people on your list that you need to get gifts for? There is still time to make them a gift, especially with the help of the Cricut Artiste collection. You can count on this cartridge to have an ideal project idea, whether it is for making cards, scrapbook pages, home décor pieces, or 3D gift containers in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. I’ll give two recommendations today for practical projects you can still make, wrap, and give away to those last few people on your list.

Some people love to shop for their own gifts, and a gift card may be the best thing they could get. The Artiste cartridge will cut this cute card, complete with scalloped edge and a pocket for your gift card on the inside. This one is cut at 5 ½” and easily fits a standard gift card. You could use the same card and put in your own Cardstock gift certificate, redeemable for a special favor, night out, or treat.

A mini-album also makes a wonderful gift. You can make a mini album for any event, hobby, interest, or topic and you can make them in so many different ways. To make a simple, fast mini-album, all you need is a single key on the Artiste cartridge. The pages of this album were all made using shapes that you can cut with the L key.

Better yet, all of the pages are scaled to one another so that with a single size dial setting, you’ll automatically get the fun layered look as the pages get longer toward the back. Add some stamping and a few other embellishments to your album and you’ll have a gift item that the recipient will treasure.

As I say, a handmade gift is a gift that means something, especially when you have put your heart into it. Merry Christmas!