Happy Friday Reader! I am just popping in with hopes you can join me live tomorrow at 12:30 pm ET for a fun Valentine Craft-Along as well as our kickoff party (including fun prizes) for the Cricut Craftfest happening next week! The Craftfest is starting on Monday, February 5th - with over 45+ never-before-seen workshops that will teach you how to master your Cricut and craft with confidence! We’ve got paper crafts, felt projects, vinyl, iron-on, infusible ink, wood, and a dozen more craft...
8 months ago • 2 min read
I know, I know, you may already know..but just in case, Reader, here is what's happening.. 🥳 The Cricut Craftfest is back, and registration is now OPEN FOR FREE! Can you believe it? It feels like just yesterday when I first hosted the Cricut Craftfest, and now we're celebrating our fifth epic crafting online event in the last 3 years! 🎉 Whoo, hold up there! 🤐 You may see several crafty folks mentioning this event right now. I value and respect my spot in your inbox, so if you are not...
9 months ago • 2 min read
It's the week before Christmas, Reader. Are your days merry and bright? Or busy and bustling? Or maybe they look different and are filled with quietness and solitude. No matter what your holiday season is like, I just want to take a moment to say I see you. You are a valued person here in my community, and we care. I've packed a warm virtual hug in this message just for you! 💗 Yes, Christmas is full of cheer for most, but I know for some, the holidays bring more loneliness and pain than joy...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Tuesday, Reader! Have you ever made stickers before? For me, stickers are just one of those things that make me happy! But it can also be frustrating if you don't know how to make stickers. So how about we keep the happy but cut away the frustration? If you want sticker making to be fast and fun but don’t have the time or the experience, I've got you covered with my new sticker workshop, How To Make Foiled Stickers 2 Ways With Cricut. Additionally, you can learn how to design stickers,...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, there Reader! Have you ever wondered how craft templates such as SVG cut files used with Cricut and other cutting machines are made? Many years ago, I was desperate to know how this was done because I wanted to make my own craft templates and customize projects that were special to me! I spent a lot of time teaching myself how to do this - endless hours of research. I knew that if I could figure this skill out for myself, I would teach it to others! Now, with hundreds of SVG craft...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, hey, Reader! Can you believe October is almost over? We all know what that means.. BAM! ...turkey, stuffing, and Christmas carols everywhere when the clock strikes midnight on October 31st! Even though we are not quite into the "holiday season" yet, I thought now is the perfect time to get prepared or start thinking about the handmade gifts you want to create this year! Not to mention, holidays always feel a little more stressful if I don't take the time to plan my parties and family...
11 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Quick recap: in case you don’t remember me, I’m Abbi, creator and owner of Abbi Kirsten Collections. At some point in the recent (or maybe not so recent past), you joined my community to get a freebie, watch one of my free workshops, or maybe you found me through my Cricut Craftfest events! I wanted to personally connect with you today because I know you are a crafty person just like me and probably always looking for new inspiration or projects. I noticed you hadn't created your...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, there Reader! Have you ever wondered how craft templates such as SVG cut files used with Cricut and other cutting machines are made? Many years ago, I was desperate to know how this was done because I wanted to make my own craft templates and customize projects that were special to me! I spent a lot of time teaching myself how to do this - endless hours of research. I knew that if I could figure this skill out for myself, I would teach it to others! Now, with hundreds of SVG craft...
12 months ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader! Can you believe it's already time to go back to school? It feels like we just blinked, and summer disappeared! And it seems to go faster every year! I wanted to reach out because, like me, you're probably gearing up for the upcoming school year. So, I thought we could navigate this back-to-school adventure together with some fun DIY projects. Whether you're a parent, student, or teacher, you will enjoy these! Several freebies are also included (I've marked them below for you),...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read