Crafting the Perfect Beverage Cart for Your College House
Getting settled into a new college house is an exciting challenge. Finding the right household items and decorations can be tricky when trying to suit everyone’s tastes in a shared space. My roommates and I chose to freshen up a beverage cart for our dining area to give the space some color! With my Cricut Maker, I successfully crafted a beverage cart that incorporates all of my housemates’ fun personalities and interests. Here’s how you can do it too.
Tray Design: Laying the Foundation
Creating a unique beverage cart starts with the basics. I chose to create a vinyl decal of a vibrant image from Cricut Design Space. This platform offers countless image options, making it easy to find one all of the housemates agreed on. Placing this decal on the top tray laid a colorful foundation, bringing life to what was once an ordinary cart.
Steps to Create a Tray Design:
- Select Your Design: Browse through Cricut Design Space and pick an image that resonates with everyone.
- Cut the Vinyl: Use your Cricut Maker to cut the selected design from vinyl.
- Apply the Decal: Carefully place the vinyl decal onto the top tray of the cart, smoothing out any bubbles for a clean finish.
Drink Stirrers: The Small but Necessary Touch
You never realize how much Cricut can do until you dive into new projects. Drink stirrers might seem like a small addition, but they are a necessary part of any beverage cart makeover. Custom-designed stirrers are perfect for any drink and theme. Using Cricut Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock makes this project both easy and flexible.
Creating Custom Drink Stirrers:
- Design the Stirrers: Use Cricut Design Space to create fun and unique designs.
- Cut and Assemble: Cut out the designs using the Cricut Maker and attach them to stirrer sticks.
- Add Personal Touches: Personalize each stirrer with initials or fun symbols to match your decor.
Personalized Glasses: Cheers to New Beginnings
Celebrating a new house is an important step in the moving process. My housemates and I decided to “cheers” using personalized glasses to make the celebration more memorable. Each of us chose a different image for our glass to give them a custom feel. No matter the font or design, these glasses always impress.
Steps to Personalize Glasses:
- Choose Your Design: Select a unique image or text for each glass.
- Cut the Vinyl: Use the Cricut Maker to cut out the designs from adhesive vinyl.
- Apply to Glasses: Carefully place the vinyl on the glasses, ensuring a smooth application.
Framed Prints: Adding Flair to Your Cart
A cart without flair can feel like wasted space. Incorporating colors and patterns to give the beverage cart a theme is an easy fix. Framed prints, created using a variety of materials with Cricut, are perfect for placing around or on the cart.
Creating Framed Prints:
- Select Your Art: Choose images or patterns that match your theme.
- Cut and Frame: Use the Cricut Maker to cut the designs from your chosen materials and frame them.
- Arrange on Cart: Place these framed prints strategically on or around the cart to enhance its visual appeal.
Relax and Enjoy Your New Beverage Cart
Any addition to a college home must consider the styles of all roommates. Customizing this beverage cart with Cricut made the task easy. There are endless ways to include fun accessories and themes, and Cricut crafts make it budget and roommate-friendly.
Final Touches:
- Add Fun Accessories: Include items like coasters, napkins, or small plants to complement your cart.
- Keep It Organized: Ensure everything has its place to keep the cart functional and neat.
Cheers to new ideas and creative crafting! Show off your beverage carts and accessories by tagging us on social media using #CricutMade. Enjoy crafting and making your college house feel like home!
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