Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Is it true? Is there an iphone app for Cricut Design Space???

YES!!!!  Its true and its available right now in the app store.  There is an android app in the works so don't worry.

Now you can design while waiting in doctors office, the dmv, the checkout line at the grocery store,  Anywhere inspiration strikes!  You have Design Space at your fingertips.

Here it is on my phone.  Get yours and get creating!  Its a free download and will work with any of the Explore Machines and Design Space.  Don't forget to check your ipad for any updates to that app as well.

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Learn about Cricut - Part 2

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Want the ability to easily make a personalized wedding gift or perhaps some unique home décor? Then you might find Cricut electronic cutting machines to be the best DIY crafting tool since the sewing machine. 

There are two machines that Cricut currently offers on their site:
Cricut Explore One™ 

Cricut Explore One™ is a simple design-and-cut system. It’s versatile, easy to use, cuts very precisely, and is also incredibly affordable. With its irresistibly low price and limitless cutting potential, the Explore One is perfect for a new or beginning crafter. Here are a few notable features of the Explore One: 

Materials – All Cricut machines can cut an unbelievable variety of materials, for example:
  • Paper
  • Vinyl
  • Iron-on
  • Craft materials
  • Upcycled materials
  • Fabric
  • Plastic
  • Thick materials
Precision - Features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼" tall up to 11½" wide x 23½" tall. 

Smart Set® Dial - Each machine features a Smart Set® dial, which sets your settings (e.g. speed, pressure, etc.) for you so you don’t have to keep track of them. You just select the material that you're using on the Smart Set® dial and the machine's Cut Smart® technology will deliver a clean, professional cut. 

Images and Fonts - You can upload your own images and fonts for free on all three Cricut cutting machines. 

Cartridges - Both machines work with any Cricut cartridge and have the capability to hold all of your cartridges “virtually” in the cloud within your Cricut Design Space online software. So once you’ve loaded a cartridge, you’ll have it everywhere you go. 

Cricut’s Design Space™ and iPad® app - All Cricut Explore machines work hand-in-hand with Cricut’s Design Space™ (for PC, Mac®, iPad®, and iPhone®) that you get access to for free. 

Cricut Explore Air™

The Explore Air is the whole kit ‘n caboodle. It offers all the impressive features mentioned for the Explore One, but two key things set it apart:
  1. It has a dual carriage for cutting and writing or cutting and scoring in one step. If you do a lot of paper crafting, this is the machine for you!
  2. It has built-in Bluetooth® capability. You just use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.
Now that you know a lot more about how Cricut Explore® machines work, I’ll focus next week’s post on how you can design here, there and everywhere with Cricut Design Space. You’ll be blown away by how easy it is.

Until then … Happy crafting! 


Learn about Cricut part 1

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If you’re reading this post, chances are, you’re a creative type. You like to craft, explore your creativity, and share your creations with others. And it’s for people like you that Cricut created their line of personal electronic cutting machines. 

A little known fact about Cricut is that they’ve actually been in business for over 50 years, and their primary purpose has been to develop tools that inspire creativity in people. 

Today, millions of people use Cricut’s award-winning products to create beautiful, inventive, and personal projects. 

So, what is Cricut? Cricut is actually a family of electronic cutting machines that make it possible for you to easily create amazing do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. Well, not totally DIY because Cricut’s incredible machine’s do a LOT of the heavy lifting. 

The two machines that Cricut offers are:
To give you loads of creative freedom and versatility, Cricut developed the Cricut Design Space™, a cloud-based software that works seamlessly with the Cricut Explore® family of machines. 

Design Space gives you access to all of your images and projects from any compatible computer or iPad, so you can design just about anything, anytime, and anywhere. 

Once you’ve uploaded your design (or pre-designed image) to your Cricut Explore cutting machine, you can sit back and watch it magically bring your design to life. 

There are so many interesting things you can make and do with Cricut – which we’ll be sure to cover in a future post. But before we get too ahead of ourselves, it’s best to go over each of Cricut’s machines, what they do, and how they are different. And since I’ve given you quite a bit of info already, we’ll pick up on there in next week’s post!

Until then … happy crafting! 



Tuesday, June 23, 2015

June Mystery Box from Cricut!

The June Mystery Box is out and full of great items.  The May box sold out so you will want to order right away to make sure you get one!!!

The June Mystery Box includes 3 cartridges, 2 materials and 1 machine accessory any crafter will enjoy. The contents are a mystery, but they’re a $91.94 value! Don’t wait! Supplies are limited, so buy now.  Get your box for just $29.99

Free standard shipping with code JuneShip

Just follow this link to order yours!  Order yours here




Friday, May 29, 2015

Stair Step Grad Card in CCR

Here is my video and directions on how to make the fun stair step cards in Cricut Craft Room.



Follow this link to the written directions - here

Follow this link to the Cricut Craft Room File - CCR File

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Cricut May Mystery Box

You won't want to wait on this one.  March sold out, and April didn't have one, so these will go quick!!  Click here to order yours.

Be sure and log into your account, then pick the Standard shipping option.  Use code MAYSHIP to get free shipping.

The May Premium Mystery Box includes 4 cartridges any crafter will enjoy. The contents are a mystery, but they’re a $139.96 value! Don’t wait! Supplies are limited, so buy now.


Order your Mystery Box Here

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Taste of Summer Paper Pack & Stamp Set

The Taste of Summer Paper Pack & Stamp set are only available during National Scrapbooking Month. So don't wait.  May will come to an end before you know it and then they will be gone.  

Watch my video below, to see more!

Order yours Here

Paper pack is just $8.95 and the coordinating Stamp set is just $17.95




Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Introducing the new Cricut Explore One!!!

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 If you're new to the wonderful world of crafting -- or even if you consider yourself to be more of a "basic" crafter -- then Cricut's brand new machine is just for you! This nifty new machine is called the Cricut Explore One™ and it's perfect for crafing beginners and basic crafters because it offers a simplified design-and-cut system that is incredibly user-friendly. The Explore One™ actually offers most of the same features as Cricut's other Explore machines, it's just priced lower!

In addition to its affordable price, here are a few other things about the Cricut Explore One™ that you're sure to love:
* It can cut over 60 different materials, from the most delicate materials like vellum to thicker things like leather. It can also cut cardstock, vinyl, fabric, balsa wood, leather, and more…without complicated settings.

*You'll have free access to Cricut's Design Space™ online software and iPad® app so you'll able to design on your computer or your Pad®. You'll also be able to use a Bluetooth® adapter for wireless cutting.

*The Explore One allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼" tall up to 11½" wide x 23½" tall. You just select the material that you're using on the Smart Set® dial. From there, the machine's Cut Smart® technology will deliver a clean, professional cut.

*You can upload your own images and use your own fonts -- for free!

*Each machine comes with over 25 free 1-click projects and 50+ free images to get them started right away.

*If you want to use the machine to write or score, you can easily swap out the cutting cartridge with the Cricut Explore One™ Accessory Adapter and Pen.

The Cricut Explore One™ makes it easy, fast, and affordable for you to explore your creativity and delight your loved ones with personal handmade projects and gifts! And if you purchase your very own Cricut Explore One™ before the end of May - you'll get free shipping when you use code MAYSHIP!

Sunday, May 3, 2015

National Scrapbook Month - Taste of Summer

Get this adorable Taste of Summer paper pack and/or stamp set in May only!
Order yours here.  Don't wait, they are only available during May





Friday, May 1, 2015

Mischief Managed.....or is it???


Tonight I decided to decorate my Cricut Explore Air.  Here is the video on how I did it.  I hope you enjoy it!



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