Abbi Kirstens Craftfest
Craft your way to confidence
Meet Abbi. Fondly known as the Queen of Paper Flowers & the Cricut Craft Fairy!
Hey there! I'm Abbi.
My bucket of creative ideas is always overflowing, and spreading the joy of crafting is truly why I love what I do!
My mission at Abbi Kirsten Collections is to nurture the creative magic inside your soul by offering fun, easy-to-learn DIY projects and quality template designs that bring your creativity to life.
I'm here to be your craft bestie, hold your hand, and have fun with you as we play with color, discover new crafts, and educate our creative side.
That's why, after 10 years of crafting with my Cricut machines and teaching more than 100,000 crafters how to use theirs, I've set out to create a one-of-a-kind learning experience for crafters of all skill levels, just like you, to create handmade gifts with your cutting machines that will have your recipient saying, "Wow! You made that?!"
Jennifer Maker
How to Make An Amazing Pop-Up Butterfly Card With Alcohol Ink
Jennifer’s passion is helping people craft lives they LOVE! She inspires and teaches tens of millions how to make all the things, from stunning home decor and gifts to useful DIY and organizational projects. She believes everyone can make — and share — what they love. Through the JenniferMaker.com site, channel, and academy, she de-mystifies everything from supplies and equipment to techniques and styles, inspiring the confidence to create beauty and realize your dreams.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Juliet, Shilhouette, and no cutting machine required)
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gina Cortez
How To Make A Custom Glitter Wine Glass And Gift Box
After many years of designing, Gina gained her expertise once she owned her first Cricut! Her specialty is creating SVG cut files for her fellow crafters. She strives for creative easy-to-use cut files. You can find more designs by Gina at ginaccreates.com
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette and Juliet)
Amy Romeu
How to Make A Faux Leather Card Wallet & Wristlet
(Compatible with Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Silhouette, and Juliet )
Alex Vanover
How To Write With Your Cricut Machine
Alex lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband and son. She has been crafting with a Cricut for over 9 years, and just over 6 years ago, Alex decided to help others bring their crafty dreams to life by creating tutorials on Youtube. Though she'll try almost any Cricut craft, her favorite things to create are print then cut projects, seasonal crafts, and paper flowers. When Alex isn't crafting, you can find her chasing her toddler, enjoying the outdoors, or reading. You can learn more from Alex at diyalex.com.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, and Maker 3)
Creative Fabrica
How to Make Infusible Ink Ceramic Coasters
Unleash your creativity with Creative Fabrica - your go-to destination for all things crafting, offering a treasure trove of millions of digital designs, fonts, crafting tools, and an array of inspiring online classes. With Creative Fabrica's All Access Subscription, you can get full access to 14 million+ fonts and designs for your Cricut crafts - Commercial License included. Try the popular subscription for FREE
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Sarah Christie
How To Make A Layered Spring Wreath
Sarah Christie is the author of Extraordinary Chaos a family lifestyle, craft and travel blog from a 50+ mum of boys, Alf and Pug and Tiki the French Bull Dog, sharing Crafts and Free SVG Files, family travels, recipes, reviews and country living. Also the co-editor of Cruising With Kids Family Cruise Blog and Mini Travellers family travel blog.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy , Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, Juliet, and Laser Cutter)
Christina Ramirez
How to Make Rustic Style Home Decor DIY With Smart Iron-On Vinyl
Meet Christina, a talented YouTuber who specializes in DIY home decor, turning everyday itmes into stunning high-end creations. With a keen eye for design and a passion for crafting, she inspires her viewers to unleash their creativity and elevate their living spaces on a budget. Join Christina as she shares innovative tutorials and tips, making stylish home decor accessible to everyone.
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Maker, Joy, and Joy Xtra)
Elena Anderson
How to Make A Cherry Blossom Shaped Edge Card
Elena is a lifelong crafter having learned cross stitch, sewing and hardanger as a young child from her crafty aunts. She started her paper crafting journey in the 1990s with scrapbooking which transitioned into stamping in the early 2000s. Her blog and YouTube channel originally focused on cardmaking using stamps, inks, markers and more. But Elena, who also loves technology, decided in late 2020 to concentrate on electronic cutting machine crafts, especially (but not exclusively) cards and papercrafts. In addition to teaching crafters how to use their machines with fun project tutorials, she designs her own SVGs which she sells through her Etsy store, frequently offering discounts to e-mail and YouTube subscribers. Elena lives in Denver, CO with her best friend and husband of 25 years, Alex, and their sweet elderly dog, Django.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, Juliet, and Laser Cutter)
Laura Lambert
SVGs Made Simple: Creating Multilayered SVG Files With Procreate and SVG Trace
Laura Lambert, from Nashville, TN, is a passionate crafter and content creator who began her journey with a Cricut machine and now inspires over 400,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok through her educational videos on Cricut, Glowforge, Sublimation, Canva, and more. She founded Happy Crafting Co, an inclusive community that focuses on empowering individuals to find their creative spark. Laura loves teaching SVG file creation and is particularly passionate about inspiring people to rediscover their own creativity.
(No cutting machine required!)
12x12 Cardstock Shop
How to Make A Favorite Things Gift Box
Michelle has loved paper and cardstock pretty much her whole life, so it was a match made in heaven when she became the Marketing Manager at 12x12 Cardstock Shop.
With over 2000 different types of cardstock and specialty papers, 12x12 Cardstock Shop is the best source of cardstock, glitter paper, foil paper, and so much more.
(Compatible with Cricut Maker)
Brandi Mahon
Create a Beautiful Watercolor Floral Greeting Card With HTV
Brandi is the talented Creative Content Creator behind Stamp Me Some Love. She is dedicated to helping card makers and crafters bring their artistic visions to life with her free tutorials, virtual crafting summits, and memberships. Join Brandi's supportive community of like-minded individuals (Card Maker Success Membership) and let her expertise in card making and crafting empower you to create beautiful handcrafted cards and connect with others. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, Brandi Mahon is here to inspire and guide you on your creative journey!
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, and Silhouette)
Whitney Cernak
How To Easily Personalize Any Gift With A Family Name
Whitney is the DIYer behind www.WhiskeyandWhit.com, a crafting/home decor blog + YouTube channel dedicated to empowering anyone to turn their crafty dreams into reality! She is on a mission to empower you to get crafting, building, and Cricut-ing! Eight years after getting her first Cricut for her wedding - and hundreds of projects later - Whitney is passionate about helping her craft buddies master their Cricuts and power tools, decorating, and finding joy in creating.
(No cutting machine required!)
Mim Jenkinson
Make 5 Fun, Personalized Water Bottle Stickers with Cricut
Mim Jenkinson is a sticker-making pro, planner-obsessed, 5-star Etsy sticker seller!
In her sticker-making membership, Secret Sticker Society, Mim teaches her students how to create stickers from scratch that they're proud to use and share.
She helps them embrace their inner creativity (even hidden!) and move past perfectionism so that they can unlock the endless joy of stickers! Find more from Mim at mimjenkinson.com.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, and Hand Cutting)
Nancy Joy
How to Make A Swan Shadow Box
Nancy is the owner, founder, and designer of Better Life Blog. She is a wife, mom of 4 boys, a Christian, designer, entrepreneur, and lover of all things creative and crafty! Nancy LOVES making pretty things, and she absolutely loves helping to make crafting with Cricut and Silhouette EASY and accessible. Nancy has helped tens of thousands of women through my VIP Crafters Club community, classes, and one-on-one interactions, and she has witnessed the transformative power of guiding individuals through the process of embracing their creativity.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, Juliet and Laser Cutter)
Michelle Price
How To Make Farmer's Market Fruit Basket Gift Tags
Michelle has been a lover of paper since her early years of hoarding office supplies as a kid. Naturally, this transitioned into scrapbooking and cardmaking. When she discovered the world of SVG files, everything changed, and she fell in love with the world it opened up. Now, she creates SVG files for cardmakers over at Bits & Pieces Paper Lab, where she sells her designs along with tutorials and free cut files.
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Jen Goode
Creating in Design Space: Printables, Patterns And Personalized Projects
Jen Goode is an illustrator, project designer, and the Doodler in Charge at JGoode Designs. This Colorado girl has been a maker her entire life but finds the most joy in encouraging others as they explore their creative path.
20+ years ago, Jen turned her love of art and handmade crafts into a career and has since partnered with brands like HP, Amazon, Beaches Resorts, and Cricut to create art designs and hands-on, creative projects for crafters around the globe. Find Jen’s art as printables, SVGs, and project tutorials YOU can make, on her blog, 100directions.com
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, and Venture)
Chris Butler
How To Make Elegant Family Photo Frames For Home Decor
Chris is a lifelong crafter and loves to DIY all the things and make them beautiful. She shares her creative passion on dailydoseofdiy.com blog and on Youtube. She loves designing SVG files, especially for paper crafts, and has helped thousands of people learn their Cricut and craft beautiful things.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, and Laser Cutter)
Kelly Rossouw
How To Make A Rotating Affirmation Wheel Card Using Print Then Cut
Kelly loves to share her knowledge and help break down complicated projects into a few basic steps. Her motto is to help you live an easier, more creative life, and she does this by sharing many free YouTube videos and fun posts on social media and through blog posts on her website, KellyRossouw.com.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Abbi Kirsten
How To Make Lifelike Paper Peony Flowers
Abbi is the creator of Abbi Kirsten Collections. Abbi is on a mission to nurture the creative magic inside your soul and bring that bursting imagination inside you to life with easy-to-learn tutorials. Abbi spends every day making messes and making magic in her home studio with the goal of making the world a more colorful place, one craft at a time, through sharing her Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and handmade gifts. Read all of Abbi's tutorials at abbikirstencollections.com
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, and Joy Xtra)
Tracy Lewis
How To Make A Bunny Treat Bag
Tracy has been a passionate crafter for many years, with a special love for vinyl crafting since she bought her first Cricut in 2017. Tracy’s desire to create her own files led her on her design journey, and she now has a website full of free SVG files and craft tutorials. Tracy thrives on making others smile and supporting their creative endeavors, offering a wealth of free resources and inspiration to fellow crafters.
Find more projects and tutorials from Tracy on her blog mainroaddigitalcreations.com
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, and Maker 3)
Diana McDermott
Design Layered And Die-Cut Elements In Procreate
Diana is a children's book illustrator specializing in digital art but who also loves to paint! When she's not drawing, you might find her out in the garden, jogging or sniffing the wildflowers in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband and two sons.
Find more from Diana at dianamcdermott.com
(No Cutting Machine Needed)
Nick Lupu-Karayanis
How to Make A Fun And Easy Pop-Out Card
Nick, aka The Bearded Housewife, is a lifelong crafter who loves creating beautiful things that craft a house into a home. His passion is in easy card making and paper crafting with his Cricut machines to brighten anyone's day or life event! You can find more designs from Nick at thebeardedhousewife.com
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, and Venture)
Chelly Ontis
Create a Cute Sign With HTV and Fabric
Chelly is a self-proclaimed craft-a-holic and SVG designer at We Can Make That. Her blog inspires other crafters with home decor crafts, easy-to-create scrapbook pages (with SVGs), cards, and business crafting marketing tips. Chelly also hosts a Creativepreneur Summit for those making money from their hobby; and a Home Decor Crafter's Summit in January for crafters. She often talks Cricut when crafting a lot — but no matter your machine preference — if you visit www.wecanmakethat.me, you will be inspired to create!
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Stephanie Paxman
How to Use Printable Iron-On
Stephanie lives in Washington State and has loved connecting with crafters all over the world through summits like this one. Her goal is to help you learn new skills, and to not take yourself too seriously during any project.
Visit craftingintherain.com to find gift ideas, Cricut projects, free SVGs, and more.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Extra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Circut Maker, Cricut Maker 3, Juliet, and Silhouette)
Laura Smith
Create a Craft Supply Inventory in AirTable
Hi, I’m Laura—I used to be the gal who would get something organized only to have to do it all over again a few weeks later. I was great at organizing, and equally great at making a mess of what I worked so hard to create. Then I realized the problem: I was more focused on making things perfect than functional. But that’s not the point. Now? I teach women easy to follow, simple to implement, systems to make sense of anything in their lives (well, almost!), even if they don’t love organizing like I do. Because life gets better when things get organized.
(No cutting machine required!)
Debbie O’Neal
How To Make A Happy Birthday Gift Bag and Candle Tag
Debbie is the creator behind the scrapmequickdesigns.com blog and the popular Lets Learn Cricut Design Space Facebook Group. Her easy-to-follow teaching style has enabled millions of creatives to master their Cricut to make the projects of their dreams.
If you are looking for a place to find free SVG files, helpful Cricut project tutorials and product reviews, join the Scrap Me Quick Designs email community.
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, and Maker 3, and Silhouette)
Lucy Foxworth
How To Make A Donkey Cart Candy Box
Lucy Foxworth is a passionate 3-D paper crafter who transforms paper into stunning decorations and heartfelt gifts with her Cricut cutting machine. Her intricate designs and meticulous craftsmanship bring fun and joy to every creation. As a skilled teacher, Lucy inspires others to explore their creativity and master the art of paper crafting on her blog Paper Glitter Glue
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette and Juliet)
Amy Pelzner
How To Make A Cute Gnome 3D Lantern
Amy is a retired Optometrist turned DIY and craft blogger living in Northern California with her husband and three children. She loves to teach people of all ages that they have a creative side! Amy's blog Leap Of Faith Crafting, and YouTube channel offer step-by-step detailed tutorials on all things Cricut, crafts, and DIY!
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, and Maker 3)
Melanie Habibzadeh
Transform Your Craft Supplies: Easy And Aesthetic Organizing Ideas
I'm Melanie, the creative mind behind Simple Made Pretty. At Simple Made Pretty, you'll find home decor ideas, DIY projects, craft ideas, printables, and home solutions. I share Cricut project tutorials created using a Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Joy, and the Cricut Maker Machine. You can download free SVG files on my blog and purchase Cricut digital files in my shop. I'm also a wife and mom to 2 loving, creative children.
(No cutting machine required)
Betsy Smith
DIY Resin & Cricut Book Vase For Flowers or Propagation
Betsy is a Cricut crafter, resin enthusiast, Yorkie mama, and excellent mess maker. She spends most of her day elbows deep in a project and loves to share her love for creating. When she's not creating YouTube videos, she's playing with her dogs. You can find more of her projects at happilyeverafteretc.com
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Juliet, and Silhouette)
Katie Zetina
Cricut Label-Making Made Easy: From Pantry to Craft Room
Katie is the creator of kandfdesign.com. She has always loved crafting and trying new medians. Katie will inspire, encourage, and guide you with new and beautiful projects while reminding you to laugh and have fun along your crafting journey.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, Juliet, or no cutting machine required)
Alice Smith-Goeke
How to Make “Stained Glass” with HTV and Fabric
Alice the Fabric Ninja makes sewing easy and fun. Her sewing and craft patterns are super detailed; even beginners can make them. Her video tutorials will make you laugh, as you sew along with her and create practical projects at fabricninja.com
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Julia Groves
How To Make A Spring Flower Paper Lantern
Julia is a mom of 3 aged 9-13 living in SLC, Utah. She loves to craft, cook, read, and travel. Together with her husband, she created TheQuietGrove.com as a resource to help today's Mom to embrace motherhood and find joy in their journey. To do this, she offers free DIY tutorials (& SVG Cut Files), Free Printables for all occasions, recipes, helpful articles for home & family, as well as reviews and recommendations.
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, and Silhouette)
Jennifer Sanderson
How To Do Screen Printing With Vinyl
Jennifer is the screen printing coach behind Pigskins & Pigtails. Her passion for printing turned into a winning business, and now she shares her playbook with others, teaching them how to make better quality products more efficiently. Learn more about screen printing with your Cricut at pigskinsandpigtails.com and by following @pigskinsandpigtails on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Juliet, and Silhouette)
Janet Trieschman
Alternative (Cost Effective) Stencil Materials
Janet is married to her husband Dan and has two girls. Nowadays, she work from home. Janet has always loved to create. As a child, one of her favorite things to do was talk her mom into a trip to the craft store. She took her love of art and craft and studied Graphic Design in college. Then she pursued an MFA in Graphic Design and an MS in New Media. Janet left a prosperous career as a college professor to raise their girls. Looking for a creative outlet, she started a website; Try it – Like it – Create it.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, Juliet, and Laser Cutter)
Naomi D. Garcia
Design A Varsity Style SVG In Adobe Illustrator
Naomi is a crafting coach in West Texas. She’s a wife, mom, and teacher who loves to help and to share. Cricut is her jam, and she’s got you covered with Design Space and coaching for specific skills and projects.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Juliet, Silhouette, and Laser Cutter)
Ny Dorr
Design A 3D Birdhouse Cupcake Box Using Adobe Illustrator
Hey Crafters! My name is Ny and I'm the creative designer at www.allthingswerecreated.com. I'm a wife and mom to two high-energy kiddos who keep life interesting with their ideas, comments, laughter and even sibling squabbles. I got into crafting once my first born could hold and crayon and got my first Cricut machine a few years later. I was thrilled to finally vinyl and paper craft all the things. Now I enjoy designing, crafting and sharing easy DIY files to the crafting community.
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Juliet, Silhouette, and Joy Extra)
Katie Adams
How To Make A Happy Birthday Banner
Katie Adams is a professional crafter who has helped millions of women learn how to craft through her step-by-step tutorials. From paper crafts to home decor, sewing, and jewelry making, her blog, The Crafty Blog Stalker, covers it all. Katie's friendly approach and expertise make crafting accessible to everyone through her written guides, videos, and live events.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Abbi Kirsten
How To Make Bookmarks With Foil Iron-on And Cardstock
Abbi is the creator of Abbi Kirsten Collections. Abbi is on a mission to nurture the creative magic inside your soul and bring that bursting imagination inside you to life with easy-to-learn tutorials. Abbi spends every day making messes and making magic in her home studio with the goal of making the world a more colorful place, one craft at a time, through sharing her Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and handmade gifts. Read all of Abbi's tutorials at abbikirstencollections.com
(Compatible with Cricut Joy, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Joy Xtra, and Cricut Maker)
Melanie Habibzadeh
Transform Your Craft Supplies: Easy And Aesthetic Organizing Ideas
I'm Melanie, the creative mind behind Simple Made Pretty. At Simple Made Pretty, you'll find home decor ideas, DIY projects, craft ideas, printables, and home solutions. I share Cricut project tutorials created using a Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Joy, and the Cricut Maker Machine. You can download free SVG files on my blog and purchase Cricut digital files in my shop. I'm also a wife and mom to 2 loving, creative children.
(No cutting machine required)
Jen Swift
How To Make Layered Stickers With Procreate
Meet Jen Swift – a Cricut and Procreate-obsessed crafter who’s all about helping you unlock your creativity. She’s behind WellCraftedStudio.com and the author of The Procreate Playbook for Cricut Crafters, Creative Bloom, and Engraving Metals with Your Cricut Maker. She also co-hosts the Cricut Crafting Adventure Summit and Lives, sharing tips and ideas with crafters just like you.
Recently, Jen launched the Procreate Playbook Live Course Experience and the Procreate Playground membership to show how easy (and fun!) it is to design for Cricut with Procreate. Her goal? To inspire and empower you to create amazing projects with this powerful tool, no matter where you’re starting from.
(Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, Silhouette, and Juliet)
Courtney Gunn
How To Make Customized Cake Toppers
Courtney is a passionate DIY enthusiast who specializes in creating stylish home decor on a budget on her blog Creative On the Cheap. Using her love for design and knack for repurposing everyday items, she loves to transform ordinary items into personalized pieces that will elevate any space. Courtney's goal is to ensure that all of my projects, which are showcased on social media, empower you to create a life you will love!
(Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, Venture, and Silhouette)
Abbi Kirsten
How to Design Your Own SVG Flower Templates with Inkscape
Abbi is the creator of Abbi Kirsten Collections. Abbi is on a mission to nurture the creative magic inside your soul and bring that bursting imagination inside you to life with easy-to-learn tutorials. Abbi spends every day making messes and making magic in her home studio with the goal of making the world a more colorful place, one craft at a time, through sharing her Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and handmade gifts. Read all of Abbi's tutorials at abbikirstencollections.com
(No cutting machine required)
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