Today I am sharing an easy beginner Cricut project, making this cute and easy DIY Nature Journal. With a cutting machine, you can make this cute notebook in less than 10 minutes.
SUPPLIES FOR THIS Beginner Cricut Project
This DIY Nature Journal is a great beginner Cricut project. First I cut my SVG tree pattern out of Cricut’s matte silver adhesive foil. Then I applied it to a plain kraft-colored notebook. It seriously couldn’t be easier, and I really love how it turned out! You can use my Pine Tree pattern SVG cute file — just grab the free download at the end of this post.
To make this project you’ll need:
- Small Notebook
- Adhesive Vinyl (I used matte silver)
- My free tree pattern SVG file
- Craft cutting machine (like a Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo).
What are SVG files?
If you’re not familiar, SVG files are Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) which you means you can resize them from tiny to gigantic without sacrificing any image quality. You can use SVG files for a wide range of projects most common are for digital scrapbooking, and they are the best file format for designs you’ll cut with your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machines.
SVG files are graphics that are totally scaleable so you can use them for a wide range of projects.
How to Use ThIS PINE TREE PATTERN SVG File?
If you’re new to Cricut, that’s no problem because this DIY Nature Journal is a great beginner Cricut project. First, you are going to cut the Tree Pattern out of silver adhesive foil and then we’ll talk about how to apply it to the notebook.
For Beginners: How to Cut a cricut vinyl decal
- Upload the Tree Pattern SVG File to Cricut Design Space, then add it to a new Project.
- Resize the design to fit your notebook.
- After resizing the design, hit the green “Make It” button to send the project to the Cricut to cut.
- Place your vinyl on a Standard Grip Mat then load into your Cricut cutting machine once you’re prompted. The Cricut interface will guide you through the whole cutting process — it’s super easy!
For beginners: How to Apply a Cricut Vinyl Decal
- Once you have your cut completed, weed out the excess vinyl (I like to use this Cricut tool which my kid’s think looks like a dentist’s scaler LOL!).
- Next, apply tape over the top of your vinyl design to help you move it into place all together. They make transfer tape specifically for this purpose.
- Once you’ve positioned the pattern over your notebook and where you want it, firmly rub over the design with a plastic brayer to secure it to the new surface (a credit card will also do).
- Remove the tape and trim off the parts of the trees that are hanging over the edge. I tried just folding them over, but the foil is quite stiff and sturdy and they kept peeling back so I think it is better to just trim them off right at the edge.
Bettijo Bridges
Administrator at Paging Supermom
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This is incredible. I need this bundle! I rolled the link, but didn’t find it. Can you help me get my hands on this?
Hi Marty! I think the deal is over, but I’m pretty sure that we will be offering the bundle again soon at https://freshcutsvgfiles.com/. I’ll reply back to you as soon as that bundle is posted or if you want to subscribe to that email list in case I forget — but I’ll try to remember ;)
XOXO –bettijo
The camping bundle is available again here: https://fresh-cut-svg-files.myshopify.com/products/camping-svg-files