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October 15, 2026

Halloween Craft Projects: Pumpkin Gift Tags, a Voodoo Doll Pincushion & More

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with fun, spooky, and adorable crafts! This time, I made a few Halloween-themed projects using my Cricut, including cute pumpkin gift tags, a quirky voodoo doll pincushion, and some mini designs for the Falloween Craft Countdown.

I may not be a fan of scary Halloween designs, but cute and quirky creations? Count me in!

Pumpkin Gift Tags

I spotted this adorable pumpkin shadow box design in Cricut Design Space and immediately thought it would make the cutest little gift tag!

I'm not really into scary Halloween designs, but this cute pumpkin-and-ghost combination? YES! To turn the design into a gift tag, I resized it to just 3 inches and used the Contour tool to simplify a few layers, making the intricate details easier to cut. It took a little tweaking to get everything just right, but I'm so happy with how this tiny version turned out!

Cute, not scary - that's exactly my kind of Halloween!

If you're using a different cutting machine, you can also find the Halloween Pumpkin Shadow Box design by Digital Gems on Creative Fabrica.

This project was my entry for Bee Happy Crafts Weeklies Week 41, and I'm happy to share that I won a ₱300 shop voucher! What a lovely little bonus for a fun crafting project.

Voodoo Doll Pincushion

Who knew an old white T-shirt and some pillow stuffing could become this adorable little voodoo doll pincushion?

For this project, I gave old materials a new life with a little creativity, handmade details, and lots of Cricut magic! I love finding ways to upcycle things I already have at home, especially when they turn into something both cute and useful.

How I Made My Voodoo Doll Pincushion

1. Upcycled an old T-shirt. I used an old white T-shirt as the fabric for my voodoo doll.
2. Customized the design. I chose an image in Cricut Design Space and used the Contour and Offset tools to customize it and create the doll's body shape.
3. Cut the fabric pieces. I used my Cricut Maker 3 with the Rotary Blade to cut the fabric.
4. Added the design. I used my Cricut Maker 3 to cut the voodoo doll design from iron-on material.
5. Pressed the design. I applied the iron-on design to the fabric using my Cricut Mini EasyPress.
6. Sewed everything together. I hand-sewed the pieces to create the doll's shape.
7. Stuffed the doll. Instead of buying new filling, I reused stuffing from an old pillow.
8. Added the finishing touches. I used my Ohuhu fabric markers to bring my little voodoo doll to life.
And voila! My cute, quirky, handmade voodoo doll pincushion was complete!

I submitted this project to Bee Happy Crafts Weeklies Week 42 and the Cricut 30 Minute Haunt Challenge. It was such a fun way to combine fabric upcycling, sewing, and Cricut crafting into one little Halloween creation.

Falloween Craft Countdown

I also joined Craft with Sarah's Falloween Craft Countdown! There were 20 fun craft projects in the countdown, but I only managed to make two of them.

These were pretty simple to make. I just uploaded the SVG files into Cricut Design Space, resized the designs to fit the paper scraps I had on hand, cut the pieces using my Cricut, and assembled them. Easy peasy!

Sometimes, simple projects are just what you need to use up those leftover paper scraps while creating something fun for the season.

Devil Gnomes

Skull Mini Layered Designs

A Little Halloween Crafting Fun

From tiny pumpkin gift tags and an upcycled voodoo doll pincushion to mini layered paper designs, these Halloween projects gave me plenty of opportunities to experiment with my Cricut and use materials I already had.

October 06, 2026

18th Birthday Craft Projects: Handmade Cards, Shirts & Cake Toppers for My Son

Turning 18 is such a special milestone, and I wanted to make my son’s birthday a little more personal with a few handmade projects.

I ended up making several birthday crafts for him: from a mini laptop card and a funny shirt to a timeless handmade card and three different cake toppers!

Some were planned, some were made as backup plans, and a few were simply too much fun to make only once. Here’s a look at all the projects I created for his 18th birthday.

Mini Laptop Card - Chapter Eighteen

My son’s birthday wish was a new laptop specifically, a gaming laptop. For the past few weeks, we searched online and made inquiries. My husband even visited a few stores looking for the laptop he wanted, but unfortunately, we just couldn’t find one in stock.

So I started thinking, What if we don’t find one in time?

That’s when I decided to make a mini laptop card that I could give him on his birthday, just in case we couldn’t get the real thing.

I found the project on Cricut Design Space, tweaked the design, and made my own version.

But here’s the fun part… On his birthday, we visited a different mall and decided to check if they happened to have the laptop he wanted.

And surprisingly… they did! So yes, he got his mini laptop card and his real laptop!

Talk about a backup plan turning into an extra-special birthday surprise. From a handmade mini laptop to the real thing, it couldn’t have worked out better!

“OMG! I’m an Adult Now” Shirt

Of course, turning 18 needed a shirt to celebrate the occasion!

I found this funny design on Cricut Design Space and couldn’t resist making it for him. I simply cut the SVG using iron-on vinyl and pressed it onto the shirt.

The design perfectly captures that funny feeling of turning 18: Wait… I’m an adult now?! And the face says it all!

It’s a simple project, but definitely one of my favorite little birthday crafts.

Timeless Classic Card

For his milestone birthday, I also wanted to make a card that felt a little more sophisticated.

I made this Timeless Classic Card using a design by Dreaming Tree. With its vintage gentleman wearing a suit and fedora, dramatic cityscape, and glowing moon, the layered card has such a sophisticated and timeless feel.

It seemed like the perfect card to celebrate 18 years and the start of a brand-new chapter in his life.

“May you always walk with confidence, dream without limits, and carry yourself with grace. The years may pass, but the memories you create and the person you become will always be timeless.”

Here’s to a lifetime of adventures, dreams, and unforgettable moments.

18 Officially an Adult Card

Masculine cards are always a little challenging to make, but I had so much fun turning this one into something special for my son’s 18th birthday!

I spotted this Father’s Day Gift Box project in Cricut Design Space and immediately thought, Why not turn it into a birthday card?

So that’s exactly what I did! I tweaked the original design, transformed the gift box into a card, and added the front sentiment “18 & Officially an Adult!” to make it perfect for the occasion.

With its classic suit and bow design, I think it turned out to be a pretty dapper card for a young man stepping into adulthood.

I love finding ways to take a design that was created for one occasion and give it a completely different purpose. It makes crafting even more fun, and this one worked perfectly for his milestone birthday!

“18 Officially an Adult” Cake Topper

Of course, no birthday celebration is complete without a cake topper!

For this one, I created an “18 Officially an Adult” cake topper. I really loved how the silver shimmer vinyl looked when I first made it.

Unfortunately, after a few days, I noticed that the vinyl was no longer sticking properly. Maybe the vinyl was already old, or perhaps it just wasn’t cooperating with me!

Instead of remaking the entire topper, I decided to replace just the first layer with glitter cardstock.

I still love the look of the silver shimmer, but I was actually pretty happy with how the glitter cardstock turned out too!

Sometimes crafting means improvising when things don’t go quite as planned, and I’m glad I did.

“Happy 18th Birthday!” Cake Topper

I also made this sweet Happy 18th Birthday cake topper featuring a cupcake and candle. I recreated the project from Cricut Design Space and had so much fun putting it together.

It’s a simple design, but the little cupcake and candle details make it such a cute addition to a birthday cake.

Eighteen Cake Topper

And then there was this one! I only needed one cake topper, but somehow I ended up making three.

Since we only had one cake, I used the toppers one at a time and took a photo of each one.

This one is a simple “Eighteen” cake topper, perfect for celebrating such a big milestone.

Sometimes when you enjoy making things, one project just isn’t enough!

Handmade with Love for an 18th Birthday

An 18th birthday only comes around once, and these handmade projects made the celebration feel even more personal and memorable.

Most of all, I loved being able to make these little things for my son with my own hands.

Happy 18th birthday, my son! Welcome to adulthood. May this new chapter be filled with adventures, dreams, and wonderful memories.

September 10, 2026

A Little Paper Craft Catch-Up: Gift Cards, Invitations & More

Yesterday, we had no internet connection, so I took the opportunity to do something I had been putting off: declutter my digital files.

As I went through folders and photos, I came across several paper craft projects that I had made but never shared here. Looking through them brought back so many memories, and I thought it was finally time to give these projects their moment.

From practical gift card holders to a sweet baby shower invitation and a sentimental mini album, each project has its own little story. So, here are a few paper crafts I’ve been meaning to share.

New Home Gift Card Holder

This housewarming gift card holder was my final Summer–Fall Design Team project as a guest designer for Printable Cuttable Creatables.

The design is a ready-to-cut New Home Gift Card Holder SVG File, which I cut using my Cricut Maker 3. To add a little extra sparkle, I added Sizzix Pearlescent Medium for a soft, subtle shimmer.

I love how a gift card can feel so much more personal when it comes with a handmade holder. This housewarming gift card holder adds a thoughtful touch to a practical gift; simple, heartfelt, and made with love.

Floral Gift Card

This simple yet elegant 3×3 gift card features delicate floral details created with the Spellbinders Four Petal Floral Embossing Folder.

I brushed Sizzix Pearlescent Medium over the raised blooms to bring out a beautiful, subtle shimmer, then layered the embossed piece over gold foil cardstock. I love how the soft, neutral colors work with the touch of gold.

Baby Shower Invitation

This sweet baby shower invitation was my entry for Bee Happy Craft Weeklies.

I created the invitation using my Cricut machine along with blue and pink cardstock. The adorable stork design gives it that classic “special delivery” feel and makes the invitation extra special. The Baby Shower Invitation design is from Dreaming Tree.

Grandma’s Garden Mini Album

This project may look like a simple mason jar filled with flowers, but behind every cut and every page is something much more meaningful: a gift for my Mom for Grandparents’ Day.

I created this mini album to fill each page with a photo of one of her six grandchildren. Each page will hold a little piece of the faces she loves, the memories she helps create, and the beautiful blessing of being a grandmother.

I hope that whenever she flips through these pages, she’ll see more than just photographs. I hope she sees the love, laughter, and precious memories shared by her family.

Because grandmas deserve to be reminded just how loved and cherished they are. Handmade with love, one page and one memory at a time. The SVG file is from 12x12 Cardstock.

A Little Crafting Catch-Up

It’s funny how rediscovering old photos can bring back the feelings and memories behind a project. Some of these crafts were made for design challenges, some for special occasions, and one was made especially for someone I love.

They may have been sitting quietly in a folder on my computer, but each project still tells a little story.

And sometimes, all it takes is a day without internet to remind me to slow down, look back, and finally share the things I’ve created along the way.