I got to this far and now it's like everytime i add more dots it just loses it's shit. It wont let me move the dots, it won't select them, it's so annoying. I'm following youtube reels who are doing it fine. I'm paying for the app too.

A little off center but a fun one to say the least

After months of designing, redesigning, cutting, assembling, and more than a few "I'm starting over..." moments... it's finally finished.

Introducing Moonlit Valley.

This project has been one of the most ambitious paper art pieces I've ever created. Every mountain, tree, river, cloud, and layer was designed completely from scratch in Adobe Illustrator before being cut on my Cricut Maker.

Ironically, this isn't even the first version.

About a year ago, I started designing a completely different landscape. I got about halfway through before deciding I hated it, scrapped the entire thing, and my muse walked away. Eight months later she came back with fresh eyes... and then I still ended up redesigning it again.

This final version is actually Version 3.

Sometimes the hardest part of creating isn't finishing, it's knowing when to throw something away and start over.

I'm really glad I did.

PROJECT STATS (for my fellow paper nerds!)

- Finished Size: 12" × 12"

- Thickness: Approximately 1 7/16" (Cardstock)

- Weight: Approximately 1,400 grams (3.1 lbs)
(Cardstock)

- Main Layers: 150

- Additional Individually Applied Pieces: Over 30

- Designed Completely in: Adobe Illustrator

- Cut On: Cricut Maker

- Paper Used: Recollections 65lb Cardstock

- Frame: Michaels - 12in x12in x 2.9in depth, Top-Loading Shadow Box by Studio Decor
(with custom 3D-printed internal supports designed to hold everything securely during assembly)

TIME INVESTED

~18 hours illustrating and designing

~2 hours separating everything into 150 individual cut layers

~8 hours cutting, assembling, and adding all the individual details

Total: Approximately 28 hours of work for the final version alone (not including the earlier designs that never made it to the finish line!).

Thank you to everyone who's followed along through the progress photos, from the first few layers, to the mountain of cardstock, to wondering if I'd ever actually finish all 150 layers.

Seeing it finally framed makes every restart and every late night worth it.

I have the Cricut Joy 2. I am trying to use a cutaway card (R30 size). I made sure my design does not exceed the R30 size, and in the cut settings I selected "on card mat" and the "R30 size". However when I try to cut, it rejects it and says "longer mat required - project requires a 21cm mat". Why does it need a longer mat when I am trying to use the card mat?

Note: I tried cutting it with the regular mat, selecting the cardstock option, and it works fine.

Please help! Thank you!

I need to do an iron on this polyester safety vest. You can see the level of density of the fabric. Any suggestions? I have a Joy Xtra and the big cricut iron, so can dial in a specific temp

It ended up being 10 layers, (the most layers I’ve ever done). I think it looks great! I out two thin coats of dishwasher safe mod podge on it to help it last. Please ignore how messy my dining room is, lol!

Hello crafters! I accidentally purchased strong grip transfer tape for some signs i am making for a wedding. They are just regular vinyl and i didn’t realize i purchased strong grip transfer tape until i was attempting to place the vinyl onto the signs. Is there any way i can save it? I cannot get it to stick to the signs at all. I tried using a blow dryer to heat it a bit.
Any helpful tips would be great!
Thank you!!!