Christmas Tags using the Cricut Mini

Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscraftsThere are so many ways to dress up a present. We thought it would be fun to create a couple tags using the Cricut Mini. The Cricut has so many cartridges and options but we used the basic shapes that came free with the machine. We discovered the machine is easy for kids to use. They are able to visually see where the shape will be cut by reading the grid on the screen and on the mat.

For the first tag we cut out the first two shapes. The snowflake we cut out with a punch.

Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscrafts Next, Little Chef D glued the three layers together. The hardest part was gently reminding her to make sure each layer was placed in the center.

Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscraftsEasy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscrafts
I really wanted to redo some, and secretly did alter some when they were not dry yet. She had fun and thought they were wonderful so that is all that mattered!

Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscrafts

The second tag is just as easy. Again we used the basic shapes that came with the mini.
Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscrafts

Each layer was glued together one at a time. We used a Crop-A-Dile to punch a hole in the corner then threaded through red and white Baker’s Twine
Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscrafts

While we enjoyed the use of the Cricut Mini we could not understand why the top row was never fully cut. Each shape was left with 1/2″ uncut which meant we were never able to use that row. It must be some sort of flaw. We inserted all the shapes the same way and only that row had a problem. Any ideas?

Easy christmas tag using the cricut from fivelittlechefs.com #christmastags #cricut #kidscraftsNext time your Little Chefs are bored let them create their own tags for Christmas presents.

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I am a mom to Five Little Chefs who love to cook and create anything with their hands. Watching over 10 additional hands keeps me busy but is so much fun! We laugh and cry everyday, but then want to do it again the next day. That is how we know we are enjoying life!

2 Replies to "Christmas Tags using the Cricut Mini"

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    Tiffany December 6, 2013 (7:57 am)

    I love these!! Will you make me some?