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Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge Review

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If you loved the original Create a Critter Cartridge, then you are sure to love Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge. It has some of the same cute animals, but they are dressed for all of the seasons and lots of holidays. There are new bonus die cuts and shapes to cut as well as fun titles to go with them.

The Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge has cute animals read for all of the holidays. You will be able to make cards, scrapbook pages, decorations, and party favors all year.

Features on the Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge

•Layers enables you to make die cuts in different shapes.
•Icons feature bonus die cuts with layers.
•Accessory offers an additional shape that coordinate with the other shapes on that key.
•Phrase has words or phrases with a layer so they can be cut in two colors.
•Shadow adds a background color to the main shape and also to the icon die cut.

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Die Cuts on the Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge

This Cricut Cartridge really has a lot of shapes, words, and phrases.  Many of them have layers so that you can make them in different colors.  By adding layers in lots of colors and combining the icons and phrases, you can make great scrapbook pages, cards, party favors, and other Cricut Projects. Die cuts are listed in this order:  Shapes, icons, accessories, and phrases.

    1. New Year’s Penguin – party hat, party horn, streamers, confetti, starburst, Happy New Year
    2. Valentine’s Koala Bear – bouquet of flowers, fancy layered heart, Hugs n KissesKoala Bear Cricut Birthday Card using Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge
    3. Bumble Bee – Heart with wings and halo, clouds raining hearts, Bee Mine
    4. Lady bug with hearts – Butterfly with hearts, leaf, Love
    5. Teddy Bear holding Valentine – box of chocolates with bow, cupcake with heart, Happy Valentine’s Day
    6. Monkey holding heart – Bananas, vine with hearts, Bananas 4 U
    7. Frog prince holding a heart – heart with arrow and banner, lily pad and cat tail, Kiss Me
    8. Lion – Bird with heart, Circus stool, Wild About You
    9. Owl with hearts – apple tree, apple, owl be yours
    10. Turtle with Irish hat – smiling clovers, horseshoe, Happy St. Patrick’s DayTurtle Cricut Birthday Card using Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge
    11. Worm with Irish hat – rainbow, pot of gold, Good Luck
    12. Easter Bunny – Easter eggs, Easter basket, Egg Hunt
    13. Chick hatching out of egg – butterfly, bunny ears, Springtime
    14. Chocolate bunny – Tulip, grass, Happy Easter
    15. Donkey Pinata – Cactus with sombrero, maraccas, Cinco de Mayo
    16. Bird wearing a hat, bird carrying a flower, Happy Mother’s Day
    17. Teddy Bear wearing a hat, teddy bear with bow in her hair, double hearts, #1 Mom
    18. Teddy Bear golfing, golf green and flag, Happy Father’s Day
    19. Horse with neck tie – Trophy, shirt and tie, #1 Dad
    20. Graduation pig in cap and gown – Diploma, award ribbon, Congrats
    21. Graduation owl – school books, apple, Happy Graduationcreate a critter 2 cricut cartridge tags bags boxes and more
    22. Graduation dog – Star, streamers, confetti, pennant, You Did It
    23. Patriotic dog – Uncle Sam hat, pennant banner, 4th of July
    24. Statue of Liberty bear – torch, star bursts, freedom
    25. Jack-o-lantern – Halloween Spider, spider web and spider, Halloween party
    26. Halloween cat – Carved pumpkin, tombstone, bat, Scary
    27. Pirate ghost, Trick-or-treat bag and candy, skull, haunted house, Boo with spooky eyes
    28. Turtle dressed like a witch – cauldron with fire, witches broom, Trick or Treat
    29. Halloween owl – bare tree, tree branch, Happy Halloween
    30. Bear dressed like a Skeleton – caramel apple, Halloween candy, Happy Haunting
    31. Bee dressed as a vampire – Vampire bat, moon and clouds, Beware sign
    32. Cat dressed as a princess – pumpkin candy holder, Halloween candy, magic wand, Costume Party
    33. Spooky Monsters – fence, Monster bash
    34. Thanksgiving turkey – cornucopia, pumpkin, Happy ThanksgivingCreate A Critter Cricut Cartridge Turkey Thanksgiving Card
    35. Squirrel with pilgrim hat – fall tree, acorn, Fall
    36. Teddy Bear dressed as an Indian, corn on the cob, pie, Giving Thanks
    37. Christmas owl – Christmas tree with ornaments, star ornament, Happy Holidays
    38. Bear dressed like Santa Claus – Christmas stocking, candy cane, Ho! Ho! Ho!
    39. Monkey dressed like and elf – Jack in the Box, Naughty or Nice
    40. Penguin with Santa hat – Snowman, Snowflake, ’tis the Season
    41. Cardinal – Christmas wreath, mistletoe, Joy
    42. Reindeer – Christmas tree, sleigh, Merry Christmas
    43. Dog with Santa hat – present, dog bone, Be Merry
    44. Mouse with Santa hat – Christmas ornaments, music notes, Noel
    45. Gingerbread man – gingerbread house, lollipop, Cookie Exchange
    46. Hanukkah owl  – Star of David, menorah, Happy Hanukkah
    47. Monkey with party hat – birthday cake and candles, party hat and streamers, Make A Wish
    48. Birthday elephant – birthday bird, ice cream cone, Let’s Party
    49. Birthday pig – cupcake, balloons, Happy Birthday
    50. Birthday Lion – present, flag, Party time

Cricut Birthday Card using the Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge - Cute bird with hat

This cute Create A Critter 2 Cricut Bird is just right for wishing someone a Happy Bird-Day!  She has a sweet little hat, which I added a flower and rhinestone.

cricut create a critter 2 cricut cartridge koala bear treat bag 1The holiday animals on the Create A Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge can be used for party favors, decorations, scrapbook pages, and cards.  It’s definitely a must have if you have kids or like whimsical die cuts.

 

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge Review

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You have may have noticed that I use the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge A LOT!  Those chunky animals are just too cute!!!  They are sweet for making cards, scrapbook pages, party favors, and so much more!

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge Review - The Create A Critter Cartridge has so many cute animals for making cards, scrapbook pages, party favors, shadow boxes, and other Cricut Projects.

Not only does the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge have cute animals, but it also has great accessory shapes and phrases to go with the animals.

Using the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge

To cut the animals, start by cutting a base in dark cardstock.  To add the different colors, you will use the Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 keys.  Each Layer key will cut a different part of the animal.   If you use the Shift button, you will cut the other animal or other die cut on that key.

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge Review - The Create A Critter Cartridge has so many cute animals for making cards, scrapbook pages, party favors, shadow boxes, and other Cricut Projects.

For example, the first key cuts a frog, dragonfly, lily pad, crown, and the Prince Charming phrase.  (Page 21) Pressing ONLY the key, cuts the base for the frog.  If you use the shift with that key, it cuts the base for the dragonfly.

I always cut the base in black, but any dark color would work.  The only part of the black base that shows is the eyes and mouth.

By using the Layer keys, you can cut the frog’s belly, cheeks, and body in different colors.  A lily pad and crown can be cut using the Accessory key, and the title “Prince Charming” can be cut using the phrase key.

When cutting a layered die cut, I always keep the book open so that I can refer to it.

Create A Critter Cricut Frog Card - Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge Review - The Create A Critter Cartridge has so many cute animals for making cards, scrapbook pages, party favors, shadow boxes, and other Cricut Projects.

Die Cut Shapes on the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge

Here is a list of the shapes on Create A Critter.  I have listed all of the critters, accessories, and words and phrases in that order.

    • Frog, dragonfly, lily pad, crown, Prince Charming
    • Owl, apple, branch, leaf, hoot
    • Rabbit, carrot, flower, Easter basket, flower, Friends
    • Bear, Bear balloon, present, Happy Birthday
    • Pig, pennant flag, house
    • Cat, whirly gig, party hat, cute house, Go Wild
    • Birthday Snake, balloon, treat bag, Just You
    • Chick, umbrella, rain boots, Rainy Day
    • Squirrel, mushroom, acorn, Nuts About U
    • Raccoon, pine cone, evergreen tree
    • Puppy dog, dog bowl, bone, Ruff Ruff
    • Dalmation, dog house, fire hydrant, fire badge
    • Poodle, cupcake, purse, heart, Merci
    • Mouse, camera, cheese, Say Cheese
    • Cat, ball of yarn, pillow, Purrfect
    • Penguin, igloo, fish, Just Chillin’
    • Crab, sand castle, sea shell, Let’s Play
    • Whale, jelly fish, star fish, Splash
    • Octopus, sea horse, sea weed, Ahoy
    • Fish, fish bowl, sea weed, coral
    • Hippo, tulip, pond, marsh grass, Hip Hip Hooray
    • Alligator, bird, grass, Smile
    • Monkey, banana, jungle vine, Let’s Hang Out
    • Zebra, flowers, leaves, purse, Fab
    • Giraffe, kite, sunglasses, Hello
    • Koala bear, heart shaped balloon, I Love You
    • Dinosaur, volcano, bone, Fetch
    • Dinosaur, jungle leaves, palm tree, fern leaves, Dinomite
    • Sun, rainbow, heart, clouds, raindrops, Sunny Days
    • Chick, egg, nest, leaf, So Cute
    • Caterpillar, balloon, top hot, magic wand, Tada, starbursts
    • Elephant, peanut, circus tent, So Fun
    • Seal, beach ball, word balloon
    • Lion, train, present, roar
    • Panda bear, Chinese food, chopsticks, bamboo, Lucky
    • Horse, sheriff’s badge, horse shoe, Howdy
    • Cow, glass of milk, barn, word balloon
    • Skunk, tree stump, leave, flower, Sweet
    • Hedge hog or porcupine, lady bug, flower, bow, circle, scalloped circle.
    • Fox, bonfire, teepee, Explore
    • Turtle, butterfly, grass, double hearts
    • Bird, snake, birdhouse, cloud, Tweet
    • Ladybug, heart with wings, tulips, Love Bug
    • Snail, mailbox, postage stamp, Love, Special Delivery
    • Bumble bee, tree, bee hive, Busy
    • Deer, butterfly, flowers, So Dear
    • Turkey, Pumpkin, leaf, Gobble
    • Lamb or sheep, moon with a stocking cap, clouds, stars, Sweet Dreams
    • Beaver, wagon, log, Good Work
    • Reindeer, Christmas lights, Christmas Tree, Joy
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Here are some of the fun animals on the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge.  It may sound like a lot of work to assemble these creatures, but none of them have tiny pieces like some of the other cartridges.  I use a glue pen to glue the pieces together.  Some of them look great if you add wiggle eyes to them.

Visit the Cricut’s Blog  to get more fun ideas, and Joy’s Life has a cute Turkey Wall Decoration for Thanksgiving using this cartridge.

If you get this cartridge, I’m sure it will become one of your favorites too!  If you love it, you’ll also love Create A Critter 2.