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smART Sketcher and cell phone are the easiest way to transfer images

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Today I have a fun new device to tell you about and show you how easy and fast it is to use. Meet the smART Sketcher. All you do is download the smARTt Sketcher App and you are ready to take a picture of anything and project it onto any surface to trace. But wait it gets even better!! Included in the App it will automatically convert a colored photograph into a black and white line drawing. So cool!

There are also lot of art and educational goodies as well available at the smART Sketcher website for all ages.

But today I wanted to start with taking my own picture using the red dot in the middle to take a picture of the face in a book to use to trace onto a board to paint. This has got to me the easiest image transfer technique I have tried yet!!

You then tap on the dot and it makes this fun “whooooshing” noise and it magically (via bluetooth) goes to the adorable Smart Sketcher.

A tip I would say is make sure not to move The smART Sketcher or your surface or you will have to line it back up again and that can be challenging if you are working on an uneven surface.

I can’t tell you how easy this was and how happy I am with the result. I was able to get to the fun painting part so fast being able to use a found image as a base guide and transfer it in a snap!

I used a bunch of Plaid paint in a variety of pretty colors to create the first in my series of “Zoom” paintings. The smART Sketcher is also available at Amazon.

 

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This DIY Board Game Table Made Me Want to Dust Off My Cricut

You know that feeling when you see a project and instantly start mentally rearranging your whole weekend to fit it in? That was me with The Carpenter’s Daughter’s DIY Board Game Table tutorial. I mean, it’s so good. Functional, stylish, and honestly—such a conversation starter.

It’s the kind of piece that looks high-end, but she breaks it down step-by-step in a way that makes it totally achievable, even if you’re not a woodworking wizard. And if you’ve got a Cricut machine (like I do, gathering dust in the corner), this is your cue to plug it in and actually use it. She used hers to create the game board top, and it adds such a clean, custom finish.

I never really thought about how handy a built-in game board could be—no more shuffling Monopoly pieces off the kitchen table when it’s time for dinner! It’s perfect for families, game nights with friends, or even just a cool coffee table alternative with a little hidden fun.

What I Love About This Project:

  • It doubles as a gorgeous piece of furniture.

  • You can totally customize the games—checkers, chess, tic-tac-toe, you name it.

  • It’s an awesome way to up your Cricut game (seriously, I’ve been inspired).

  • And let’s be honest—it’s a great excuse to get crafty and competitive.

If you’re looking for a project with style and function, check out the full tutorial here. Fair warning though—you’ll probably end up wanting to make more than one.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to charge my Cricut and pretend I know how to play chess again…