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Abbi Kirsten Collections

Join 350,000 subscribers and dive into the creative world of Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and DIY ideas. Abbi, the creator of Abbi Kirsten Collections, is a self-made creative entrepreneur 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 magic in her home studio, with a mission to make the world a more colorful place, one craft at a time, through sharing her Cricut tutorials, papercraft projects, and handmade gifts. https://www.abbikirstencollections.com/

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..Yay! I got a Cricut! 🥳 ..wait… what exactly is Design Space? 😅 ..I have no idea where to start or what questions to ask. ..this seems… kind of overwhelming. ..I just want to make the pretty things already! ..what if I mess it up and waste my time? ..maybe I'm not smart enough to figure this out. If you nodded your head (even just a little), you’re not alone.I remember that mix of excitement and intimidation, too. Back when I got my first Cricut, I spent way too long chasing YouTube videos...

Hey Reader! What tutorials do you wish you could find but can't? I asked this question on a recent live workshop with you all and got a surprising answer. I wish I could create my own templates and SVG designs. Oh! 😲 I kind of felt myself shrink a little. I already teach that. In fact, I have a whole step-by-step course with thousands of creators who have made gorgeous designs and no longer have to pay for downloads or spend endless time searching online. The twinge of pain I felt was that I...

Reader, you know that moment when you open a cabinet, see total chaos inside, and immediately shut it again because nope, not today? Yeah… me too. I’ll be honest, some days the clutter wins. This year alone, I’ve juggled work, family, and life’s little “surprises” (the kind that break, cancel, or cost money) and still tried to keep our home looking halfway decent. It’s a lot. That’s why I had to hurry to my inbox and send you this message because today registration for the Get Organized HQ...

Hey [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]! It's all fun and games until you realize it's August!It's already back-to-school season, and Summer felt like it zipped by in a blink. My own kiddos are starting this week, and let me tell you—I’m definitely leaning on some creative joy to ease us back into routines. Whether you're a parent/grandparent, teacher, or student yourself, I’ve rounded up my favorite back-to-school crafts, cut files, and freebies to help you personalize, organize, and smile through the...

It's time for another UDesign lesson, and this week I'm showing you how to create these gnomes dressed for the 4th of July's festivities! This is our second UDesign tutorial inside Inkscape; if you missed the first, be sure to catch up here. This video is for everyone to enjoy, but there are extra perks for our A-Stars! 🌟 Here’s what you will learn in today's new video for designing in Inkscape: How to create custom shapes from existing shapes like circles and squares. Introduction on how to...

This week, I ran a poll in my community and asked if you usually decorate for the Fourth of July or not. I was surprised that you all were split nearly evenly down the middle. As I silently judged my community (with love), I realized that even I don't decorate for the fourth unless I'm hosting something. So there, I told on myself...🙃 No matter which camp you fall into, you will love this NEW Stars and Stripes Soiree collection that just dropped and our LIVE workshop happening tomorrow on...

Have you ever wished you could whip up your own SVG designs from scratch, but not have to create every single element from the ground up? 🍓 You're in for a sweet and juicy treat! I’m launching a brand-new monthly video series called UDesign®️. Once per month, I'll do a creative deep dive where we use the free Inkscape software to explore fun techniques and flex our design muscles. Here’s what to expect: Each video = a new SVG technique or a step-by-step to your own personal design creation...

Happy Friday, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]!This week, I’m revealing my new Classic Grad Edit Collection before we jump into summer projects, tropical blossoms, and July 4th makes. If you are honoring a grad this year, you will love today's collection! Here is a round-up of the latest projects to celebrate those you love most during this memorable season. 3D Photo Vase Template and Tutorial Graduation Cap Gift Box (free gift for everyone!) Graduation Gown Gift Card Holder Grad Cake Topper #1 Grad...

Summer has arrived in a blaze of glory. At least for us, melting at 101 degrees here in Florida! 🫠With Father’s Day just around the corner, I've got lots of last-minute makes to help you celebrate the amazing dads in your life with some heartfelt, handmade crafts! The following are fan favorite freebies to enjoy, and they work great for shirts, mugs, hats, and more. Dad, the Legend of the Family SVG Grilling and Chilling SVG Daughter's First Love or Son's First Hero SVG They Call Me Papa...

Hey, my flower-loving friend! I am going LIVE in just a few hours—will I see you there? Today at 12:30 PM ET, I’ll be walking you step-by-step through how to create mini woodland blooms—the perfect from-the-heart gift just in time for Mother’s Day. 💐 As always, beginners are VERY welcome! CLICK TO JOIN THE LIVE CRAFT ALONG And if you can’t make it live, that’s okay! I will put a replay up that will be available through this week, BUT I have a few surprises up my sleeve you don’t want to miss...