52 Week Savings Plan – Printable Challange PDF

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June 27, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

52 Week Savings Plan. In one year’s time you could save $2620! This 52 Week Savings challenge is a printable PDF you can download and start following in the new year. Happy savings!

We know this year is coming to an end and we are bringing you all the challenges to clean up your home (with our monthly declutter your home checklist) and now your bank account.

We have a 52 Week Savings Plan! This Printable Challenge PDF is a chart to guide you $2,620. Seriously, what would you do with that money?

52 Weeks of Savings

What is a 52 Week Money Challenge? This 52 Weeks of Savings challenge is an incremental savings plan that will help you save money throughout the year. The idea is simple: start the year off by saving $10 the first week, and then put away an additional amount each week after that for 52 weeks. At the end of the year, you’ll save $2,620!

Looking for ways to save? Follow this 30-Day No Spend Challenge with also lists creative ways to save including free activities to fill your weekend (and week).

52 Week Savings Plan

We offer a 52 week savings plan to save you $2,620. I really encourage you to follow this plan. Don’t skip weeks. Save the amount it says each week. If saving this much is out of your budget, adjust the plan to save half of what it listed each week. That means if $10 is listed, save $5. Next year, if your budget is not as tight, save the amount listed!

The weeks go in this order. Save $10, save $25, save $50, save $75, save $100. Then you repeat the steps backward. Save $75, save $50, save $25, save $10. So in 9 weeks, you are only saving $100 once. However, you are saving $10, $25, $50, and $75 twice in that nine week period. Does that make sense?

52 Week Savings Plan Amounts

Save $10: Week 1, Week 9, Week 17, Week 25, Week 33, Week 41, Week 49

Save $25: Week 2, Week 8, Week 10, Week 16, Week 18, Week 24, Week 26, Week 32, Week 34, Week 40, Week 42, Week 48, Week 50

Save $50: Week 3, Week 7, Week 11, Week 15, Week 19, Week 23, Week 27, Week 31, Week 35, Week 39, Week 43, Week 47, Week 51

Save $75: Week 4, Week 6, Week 12, Week 14, Week 20, Week 22, Week 28, Week 30, Week 36, Week 38, Week 44, Week 46, Week 52

Save $100: Week 5, Week 13, Week 21, Week 29, Week 37, Week 45

How Does that Savings Plan Add Up?

The $10 weeks will save you $70 (7 weeks).

The $25 weeks will save you $325 (13 weeks).

The $50 weeks will save you $650 (13 weeks).

The $75 weeks will save you $975 (13 weeks).

The $100 weeks will save you $600 (6 weeks).

Total is $2620!

Kids Savings Tracker

Also check out this free printable. In the form of a game, your children can print this Savings Tracker for Kids and save $175. Comes in two forms. One that is already colored for you, or one you can color yourself!

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52 Week Savings Challenge PDF Printable

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Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks

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June 13, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Bathroom Storage Solutions

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Whether you have a small bathroom or just need a little more storage in your space, these Bathroom Storage Solutions can help! Who knew a magnet board could be so chic? Check out how they made a statement piece and got the makeup off the counter with this easy project. Re-purpose and old ladder in the garage into a towel rack, vintage chic. Utilize mason jars, racks and bars in new ways. We hope you’re inspired to update and organize your bathroom with these great ideas!

Bathroom Storage Ideas

Revamp a bathroom cabinet and make it look new for less than $100. Try this DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover!

Take a look at this easy (and cheap) Mason Jar Storage solutions for your beauty items from Mason Jar Crafts Love.

Even the smallest spaces can be used for storage. Custom your space with your own furniture ideas like The Idea Room.

Keep the counter tops clear and place it all in one spot like this tiered organizer idea from Golden Boys and Me.

We love make-up, especially went it turns from an accessory to a statement – take a look at this Magnetic Make-up Board from Liz Marie Blog.

Utilize Drawers even in awkward under the sink places like this ideas from Southern Revivals.

Add a second shower curtain rod in the shower for storage! Idea from Good Housekeeping.

Another way to think outside the box is to utilize what you have. We love how this small ladder turned into a bathroom towel holder from Eclectically Vintage.

Claim every space on the wall. We love how Lemonade Makin Mama claimed this blank spot and make a homemade jewelry holder.

Create your own Tiered Caddy Tray like Homed It.

Why didn’t we think of this earlier? Take a look at the PVC curling iron holsters from Family Handyman.

This is clever! Use the space over your bathroom door too like My So Called Home.

Organize Under the Sink using storage pins and labels like these Chalk Labels and these Plastic Bins from Mary Organizes.

Sugar Plum did a great job organizing her bathroom, we love how she used the inside of the cabinet door for extra storage.

Have a small bathroom? Make your own Bathroom Storage Shelves like Graceful Order.

Who says you can’t use the small space by the toilet. We love this Toilet Shelving Idea from The Order Obsessed.

Find a small side table to cover unsightly toilet paper holders and also provide more countertop space like Southern Hospitality.

Move items from the bathroom the the Hall Linen Closet (Martha Stewart Style!) like this idea from Two Inspire Design. We love the door racks for additional storage and organization.

Skip the towel rod and replace with hooks. We love these hooks paired with the beauty of beadboard from The DIY Mommy.

A closed shower curtain makes a bathroom look smaller. Instead of closing off the tub, create a focal point (especially if you have no window) and make the bathroom appear larger. Photo Credit.

Also check out this Towel Storage Video for the perfect towel roll! Video Credit.

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Don’t forget these Inspiring Kid’s Bathroom Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Finally, take a look at these Laundry Room Hacks, Tips and Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.

Bake and Take Recipes | Meal Trains and Meal Exchanges

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June 11, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Tired of preparing dinner each night? Bake and take recipes might be your busy mom solution! Details on how to get a weeks worth of throw in the oven meals for your family. What is a meal train, dinner ideas for neighbors, and hosting a girls night out party with a meal exchange ideas.

Bake and Take Recipes

Bake and take can mean one of many things. It can be an opportunity where people get together for a meal exchange. A bake can take can be an easy recipe for a new baby meal train. It can be a meal recipe you for bringing dinner to neighbors who have medical issue or are experiencing tough times.

Whatever the reason, we have the best bake and take recipes for parties, meal trains, neighbors and friends.

Bake and Take Party

Fist let’s address a Bake and Take Party. This is most appropriate when you are not in quarantine. Similar to a cookie exchange, only a meal exchange. Invite 5 to 7 people (too many people can be quite challenging.)

For a meal exchange party, each person brings the same dish x number of times. For example, for five people, each person brings the same meal in five different disposable foil pans. Exchange meals among friends and at the end of the night, go home with five different dinners for your family. This meal exchange can be done by prepping or baking the dish ahead.

Another option for a take and bake party is you bring your ingredients. Together, friends can sip wine and prep five dishes. Each person goes home with a meal prepared that they can make later that week for their family.

Bonus if your final bake and take meals can be frozen for easy prep on a busy night. For for a take and bake recipe exchange party, you will need Freezer Bags and/or Aluminum Disposable Pans.

What is a Meal Train

I meal train is an effective way to organize meal giving to a person or family for births, surgeries, illnesses and during tough times. A friend group or family community comes together to coordinating dropping off a home-made meal for a family who could use help.

If cooking is not an option, alternatively, you could coordinating restaurant delivery (like pizza or a local restaurant) or send a restaurant gift card for the person/family to use at their own time and need.

Mealtrain.com is a great resource for creating a group meal sign up, organizing meal giving, and scheduling meals to a calendar.

Bringing Dinner to Neighbors

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the importance of those in close proximity like immediate family and neighbors. Bake and take recipes are great for neighbors. You can rotate the responsibility of meals, each person assigned a different night of the week. You can also, bless an elderly, sickly or a neighbor in trouble with the gift of a home cooked meal.

Consider hosting a bake and take party for the neighborhood or create a meal train for a neighbor who could a little extra help.

Social Distance Meals

Let’s take bake and take a step further. During quarantine and times of distancing, social distance meals are an option. Again, choose 5 to 7 people and each person is assigned a day.

The social distancing parties can work one of two ways. Let’s use our party of five people again.

Option 1

Each person is assigned a day. On your assigned day, that person prepares (and bakes) five of the same dinners. They drive to five separate houses leaving the dinner on the step or front porch. This gives each party goer five nights of meals, only preparing dinner one night.

Option 2

Similar to a meal train, each person signs up for one day to bless a friend/neighbor in need with a meal. That person is assigned the job of putting a meal on the porch for the calendar date they have scheduled.

Bake and Take Recipe Ideas

For bake and take recipes, it is very important to know allergy and diet restrictions. We looked for easy recipes, casserole dishes, or throw in the oven meals that were free from many common allergies. Before hosting a bake and take party or meal train, get each persons dietary restrictions and any foods for which they may have an allergy.

This easy Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole is a dump recipe you can quickly prepare and bring to a neighbor or friend. | Neighbor Food Blog

Everything bakes together in one dish with this Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe. | Happy Go Lucky Blog

Want a good-for-you dinner option for your neighbors? This Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole is quick and easy, a comfort dish that is like a big gentle hug. | Pinch of Yum

This savory Slow Cooker Beef on Rice with has a flavorful gravy. Serve it over a warm bed of rice. If you are exchanging with a large group of people at once, bring Uncle Ben’s 90 second rice. So easy and quick. | Le Creme de la Crumb

This nutritious minestrone soup is protein packed with red kidney beans and great northern beans. Exchange with frozen dinner rolls. | Little Spice Jar

With just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! Cook ahead and reheat. Consider serving with a mixed salad bag. | The Seasoned Mom

Another easy prep. Try a dump and bake easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole. | Lil Luna

This kid-friendly comfort food casserole is great for exchanges. Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional Irish dish made with a saucy ground beef, peas, and carrots and topped with a mashed potato crust. Easy and tasty. | Savory Nothings

A family favorite casserole for us. This creamy tuna noodle casserole is loved by all ages – kids and adults. Goes perfect with a steam fresh veggie. | Mom Dot

Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a quick and healthy crock pot recipe that’s perfect for busy nights. Add all the ingredients in the crock pot then push on! Serve with frozen dinner rolls. | Iowa Girl Eats

This super simple chicken pot pie recipe is made with buttermilk biscuits! | I Heart Recipes

Looking for more ideas? Take a look at our printable meal plans including meatless dinners, chicken dinners, pasta dinners, Mexican dinners, Italian dinners and even salad dinner ideas.

Freezer meals are so friendly when it comes to meal exchanges. Take a look at these make-ahead Freezer Crockpot and Dump Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Cricut Tutorials, Projects, Crafts and Freebies

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June 8, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Cricut Tutorials and Freebies. Master your personal electronic cutting machine with these Cricut projects and crafts for your Design Space.

Cricut Tutorials, Crafts and Freebies

You guys loved our Cricut Freebies and Tutorials so we wanted to bring you more! These easy and inspiring Cricut Projects will have you crafting again and again. From beautiful succulents, to creative place settings, floral arrangements, party supplies and more.

Dad will love this BBQ Spice Rub Mason Jar Craft with Free SVG File for your Cricut maker. He will save it for year to come, plus it’s nice eye candy in the kitchen. | Frugal Coupon Living

We have one more gift idea for dad. Birthday or Father’s Day Photo frame with free SVG file download. | Frugal Coupon Living

Turn your mason jars into kitchen canisters with Rae Dunn font.

Make a party beverage tub for a group gathering or a backyard BBQ. Comes with a free SVG file.

Can you believe these aren’t real? Get the low down on how to make easy realistic paper succulents with your Cricut maker. No need to water! | Damask Love

Using felt and your Cricut maker, create the perfect DIY Chrysanthemum Felt Flowers. | Coral and Co

Create this modern pineapple from paper with your Cricut Maker and a Cricut scoring wheel! | Mad in Crafts

Learn to design custom invitations in Cricut Design Space from scratch! I am so in love with this design! | Printable Crush

Amber is killing it with the creativity! Follow her directions and make these adorable DIY paper flowers. | Damask Love

Is farmhouse your style? Then this craft is the ultimate fixer upper craft! Make a paper magnolia garland out of a roll of craft paper! I am in love! | The House that Lars Built

You guys, how amazing is this graduation lei craft? Whether you have a graduation coming up or just want to make the ultimate charm bracelet craft, this step by step design is pretty awesome. | The House that Lars Built

Share the love! Cut stencils with your Cricut machine and use spray chalk to leave inspiring messages around town. | Lovely Indeed

Learn how to make these diy terracotta plates that double as place cards! | A Coastal Bride

With inexpensive wooden spoons and colorful paint, you can create adorable spoon garden markers that are practical as well as pretty! | Kingston Crafts

These adorable clear acetate favor boxes allow your party favors to add extra color to your decorations! You will need your Cricut scoring wheel again. | Mad in Crafts

Add a monogram to a plain tea towel by using the Cricut Explore! This DIY can be made in just a few minutes and makes the perfect gift! | Kingston Crafts

Protect your eyes with these DIY Flower Sunnies! | Persia Lou

Your Circut Maker can update your curb appeal. See how we gave our mid-century wall-mounted mailbox a facelift with Brasso, and custom numbers cut with a Cricut machine! | Dream Green DIY

I mustache you a question, like how did you create these adorable Easter Egg Stickers? | The Crafty Gentleman

Cricut Tutorials and Freebies. Master your personal electronic cutting machine with these Cricut projects and crafts for your Design Space. #Cricutmade #CricutDesignSpace

Say it with a DIY Cake Topper! | Club Crafted

You say it’s your birthday! Make these adorable happy birthday letter garlands. So fun and easy! | The House that Lars Built

Can you believe a Cricut Explore made this DIY ombre lace ruffle skirt? | Handmade in the Heartland

Create these fun, patterned gift pouches out of inexpensive felt. | A Kailo Chic Life

Make your own punny makeup up bag with this free hand-lettered printable template …. because mascara is a girls best friend! | Shrimp Salad Circus

Take a look at these other Cricut Freebies – Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects. Pin to Pinterest.

Fonts are so fun on a Cricut Machine. Take a look at this Cricut Monogram Tutorial. Pin to Pinterest.

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DIY Party Beverage Tub with Cricut SVG Files

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June 8, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

Make your own party beverage tub with these free SVG files for Cricut Design Space. This outdoor galvanized ice bucket has two optional messages “Chillin” or “Enjoy.” Also create your own vinyl personalized beverage tub and ice bucket with this step-by-step Cricut tutorial.

DIY Party Beverage Tub

In no time you can have a perfect Outdoor Beverage Tub. Using our free SVG files, add the summertime phrase “chillin” or “enjoy” to create a summertime drink bucket to keep your beverages cool.

Fill your DIY beverage tub with your favorite ice cold drinks, chill and enjoy (all the pun!)

Galvanized Beverage Tub

For this DIY Cricut Project, we used a Galvanized Beverage Tub similar to this one at Michaels or this one on Amazon. The reason we chose galvanized for our backyard beverage tub, was because it is known to have a protective zinc coating to prevent rusting, so they’re suitable for indoor and outdoor use, as well as, water exposure.

Another popular backyard beverage cooler is the Igloo Party Bucket Cooler. This double walled cooler has a foam insulated body to keep drinks cold but it will prevent condensation or “sweat” like unlined tubs. Whichever cooler you choose for your personalized beverage holder (ice bucket), make sure it has an area with a smooth surface to apply your Cricut vinyl summertime phrases – chillin or enjoy.

DIY Beverage Bucket

Materials

Enjoy and Chillin SVG File (see below or get it here)
Cricut Maker cutting machine with Fine Point Blade
Cricut Outdoor Permanent Glossy Vinyl in white
Standard grip mat
Cricut Transfer Tape*
Galvanized Beverage Bucket
Scissors
Cricut Weeder Tool

*If you do want to use transfer tape for this project, consider using Duck Brand Peel Clear Laminate as an alternative to Cricut transfer tape. Some people prefer this brand more.

Directions

Gather your supplies and in a few simple minutes, you will have your personalized beverage tub. This outdoor drink tub is perfect for a gathering or just for storing on your patio or deck for quick family get togethers.

Cricut Design Space

Open Cricut Design Space.

Click on the “+” sign to start a new project, opening up a blank canvas.

Click on the “Upload” button from the toolbar and browse your downloaded files to insert the summertime SVG files – chillin or enjoy.

The cut image will appear on the canvas.

With the image selected, click on the “Attach” button to secure all parts of the image together for cutting.

Maintain the size or adjust to fit your ice bucket. To adjust the size, highlight the image and click on the size box in the top toolbar.

Change the measurement to suit your galvanized beverage tub size accordingly.

How to Print SVG Files

Select “Make It” in the upper right corner to proceed with cutting.

Choose the Outdoor Vinyl, Permanent from the list of options in the drop down menu.

Place the Permanent Vinyl on the standard grip mat.

Following the instructions prompted on the screen, cut out the vinyl.

Making the Beverage Bucket

Cut around the image(s) with a pair of scissors.

Using the weeding tool, peel away the excess vinyl around the cut images and discard.

Cut a piece of transfer tape a bit larger than the size of the image.

Peel away the transfer tape backing and place the transfer tape on top of the cut image. Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick to the transfer tape.

Peel away the vinyl backing, leaving just the image adhered to the transfer tape. Trim transfer tape if needed.

Carefully consider the placement before applying as the permanent vinyl can’t be removed if placed incorrectly. Position the image with the transfer tape on to the beverage tub and press in place.

Press the image down with your fingers or with the Cricut scraping tool to help it to stick to the tub.

Slowly remove the transfer tape leaving the vinyl image on the tub. Repeat with the other image on the opposite side of the tub if desired.

Fill the galvanized beverage bucket with your favorite drinks, chill and enjoy (all the pun!)

Cricut Free SVG Files

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Home Command Centers and Homework Center Ideas

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June 4, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Home Command Centers and Homework Center Ideas

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Is Back to School on your mind? It is in the forefront of ours and we are preparing an organized home to create an organized year. Below is some of our favorite Family Command Centers and Homework Center Ideas for getting the year off to a great start!

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I get it guys, I am so busy too. I work and raise three kids and cart them to and fro from after school activities In order to get a hold and re-organize my life, I created the Busy Mom Binder. This keeps your family command center in one spot. It easily organizes your home, your kids and you and gives you a place to direct your husband when he asks that home/kids question for the 100th time – wink!

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Family Home Command Centers:

IKEA Bookshelf Command Center from Iron and Twine

Plaid Kitchen Command Center from The Clay Family.

Command Closet from Happy Housie.

Small Space Command Center from Jenna Burger.

Family Command Center with Canvas Bags from The Yellow Cape Cod.

Kitchen Command Center from Clean and Scentsible.

Command Center with Magnetic Map from Domestic Imperfection.

Command Center Mud Room from The Wid Kids.

Fridge Command Center from the 36th Avenue.

Drop Spot Command Center from Hi Sugar Plum.

Giant Chalkboard Command Center from Beneath My Heart.

Hidden Kitchen Cabinet Organizer from I Heart Organizing

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Homework Centers:

We have more! Don’t forget our Homework Stations Solutions and Spaces on Frugal Coupon Living.

Bright and Engaging Homework Center from Craft-o-Maniac.

The Cozy Homework Center & Loft from The Friendly Home.

Homework Closet from I Heart Organizing.

Red, White and Blue Homework Center from Honey We’re Home.

Portable Homework Cart from Teaspoons and Tinsel.

Homework Room and Nook from Petite Party Studio.

Teen Homework Center for a Small Space from Making the World Cuter.

Small Homework Spot from Tiny Oranges.

Kids Homework Station for Two from Clean and Scentsible.

Homework Table with Seat Sacks from Scissors and Spatulas.

IKEA Homework Center from Real Coake.

Portable Homework Spot from Uncommon Designs Online.

We have more! Don’t forget our Homework Stations Solutions and Spaces on Frugal Coupon Living. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Kids DIY Back to School Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Checkout our Creative Reading Corner Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas for Kids and Adults

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May 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Spring

St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas

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Looking to make St. Patrick’s Day Special? Check out this round-up of food to be used on March 17th. Ideas include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and party ideas!

St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas

1) Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Buttercream Frosting from Frugal Coupon Living.

2) Copycat Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies from Frugal Coupon Living

3) Mint Blondie Bars from Simplee Thrifty

4.) Guinness Beef Stew from Frugal Coupon Living

5) Rainbow Lime JELL-O Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living (don’t forget St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cupcakes too)

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FREE BBQ Seasoning Father’s Day SVG File for Cricut

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May 29, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

It’s a good year when you find Father’s Day Gifts Ideas from the Kids that are actually used by dad. This June, download this FREE BBQ Seasoning Father’s Day SVG File. Upload these free Cricut files to Design Space, print to vinyl, make your mason jar craft and fill with your favorite BBQ Seasoning Recipes. Gift, use and enjoy!

DIY Father’s Day SVG Gift Idea

Buckle up because this DIY Father’s Day Idea supplies you with a lot of content including Barbecue seasoning recipes ideas, a free Father’s Day SVG file for Cricut Design Space, and directions on how to create a homemade father’s day gift using supplies from home!

Father’s Day SVG File for Cricut

To begin this process, you will need a few materials including our BBQ Father’s Day free SVG file.

Download Free Father’s Day SVG File

Pick up this file by signing up for our email list. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. The password allows you to access and download ALL of our free printables including Father’s Day Gifts.

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

While you are in our free printables files, don’t forget to also download our free SVG Files for this Rock Photo Frame for Dad this Father’s Day!

Once you have your Father’s Day SVG File downloaded, you can begin this process of uploading a SVG file to Cricut Design Space.

You also might want to pair this Father’s Day Gift idea for the barbecue lover with BBQ Cupcakes.

DIY Father’s Day Gift Materials

Father’s Day SVG File (downloaded from Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables)
Cricut Maker (or Cricut Joy) with Fine Point Blade
Standard grip mat
Cricut Premium Vinyl, Removable or Permanent in color of your choice

We used Light Gray Cricut Premium Vinyl in the Vibrant Value Pack.

How to Upload a SVG Pattern to Cricut Design Space

First, gather your supplies.

Upload Father’s Day “Grill Master” SVG File into Design Space.

Once uploaded, click Ungroup.

Click and drag over each of the images separately. With the image highlighted, click on the “Weld” button”. You will repeat this for all Father’s Day seasoning phrases and clip art images.

Adjust image sizes to fit your mason jars accordingly. Measure the height and wide of your jar. For example, the largest “Grill Master” design image was sized to 3.5” high on the Design Space canvas to fit an 8 oz mason jar.

Color sync the images if needed to match the vinyl color. We used Light Gray from Vibrant Value Pack.

Once everything is prepared, begin the the Circut cutting process.

Cutting Vinyl on Cricut

You will want to begin the process of cutting your final product.

First, select “Make It” in Cricut Design Space.

Next, set material type to Premium Vinyl.

Begin to follow prompts for loading the mat into the Cricut Maker or Cricut Joy and cutting the Premium Vinyl. When prompted, unload the mat from the cutting machine.

Finally, remove the Premium Vinyl from the mat.

Mason Jar Father’s Day Gift Idea

When you have your final cut, you will want to begin the process of making your DIY Mason Jar Father’s Day gifts to hold BBQ seasoning mix.

BBQ Seasoning Mason Jar Father’s Day Gift Materials

Mason Jars with lids (we used 8 oz)
BBQ Seasoning Mixes of your choice (see below for ideas)
Twine or ribbon (optional)
Weeder tool
Cricut Transfer Tape*
Cricut scraping tool
Scissors

For Circut tools, this Basic Tool Set will have what you need and more! You can also pick up your transfer tape, blade, mat, vinyl and more at the Cricut Store.

*Consider using Duck Brand Peel Clear Laminate as an alternative to Cricut transfer tape. Some people prefer this brand more.

Assembling BBQ Seasoning Mason Jars

You can pre-wash jars with soap and hot water and let them dry completely before using. Do not begin the next step until your jars are completely dry.

Michael’s has 8 oz Mason Jars for $1 each. Free shipping when you spend $50.

First, cut around each image with a pair of scissors.

Using the weeding tool, peel away your excess vinyl around the cut images and discard.

Cut a piece of transfer tape a bit larger than the size of the image.

Peel away the backing of transfer tape and place the transfer tape on top of the cut image. Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick to the transfer tape.

Next, peel away the vinyl backing. Leave just the image adhered to the transfer tape.

In a straight position, place the phrase and clip art with the transfer tape on to a smooth area of the mason jar and press into place.

Press your vinyl image down with your fingers or with the Cricut scraping tool to help it to stick to the mason jar.

Finally, carefully remove the transfer tape leaving only the vinyl image and phrases on the glass mason jar.

Repeat this process for the the rest of your mason jars and free cut files.

To finish, fill the mason jars with your favorite BBQ seasoning mixes and tie a piece of ribbon or twine around the jar lid.

We used Natural Jute Twine from Michael’s. Free shipping when you spend $50.

BBQ Seasoning Recipe Ideas

If you are looking for a good BBQ seasoning recipe, we found some barbecue spice rub ideas to create the best summer recipes.

From brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, Cheyenne pepper, smoked paprika and chili powder. These grill master’s know their flavor.

Homemade Blackening Seasoning from Chili Pepper Madness
BBQ Spice Rub Recipe from Dinner at the Zoo
DIY Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Seasoning from Take Two Tapas
Copycat Trader Joe’s Smokey Coffee BBQ Spice Rub from Balanced Bites (as seen in our Trader Joe Recipes)
Homemade BBQ Seasoning from My Forking Life
Chicken Dry Rub from Seeking Good Eats

Store your mason jar gift in a cool, dry location.

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