Good morning ya'll!

Hubby has been on vacation this week which means that we've not been jumping out of bed in a mad rush like usual. I saw this video this morning and could so relate. LOL!

FINALLY!!!

Ashlyn's Alphabet has been added to Design Studio. Update the Font Pack by clicking HERE.

OT: Texting While Driving PSA

WARNING * WARNING * WARNING

Too graphic for little ones but a MUST SEE for teens.

Don't worry folks...

...it was only a test. =)


Sorry guys, not sure why I found this amusing but I did. I'll move on now...

End of the month things to do

* Turn in any undeveloped rolls of film for processing, upload your digitals for processing, or if you print at home, get it done. Don't let pictures pile up.
* Sort through the embellishments on your workspace. Put like items together, even if they're different colors. Toss scraps of ribbon or fiber too small to work with. File stickers and diecuts away. Clean up those pesky little bits that clutter your workspace.
* Finally, sort and file your papers. Toss those smaller than a half sheet in size or use them now to make up a card.

2010 Calendar Download

Just in time for all those Christmas projects, Amanda over at Cricut Creations is giving away a free download for 2010 calendars that she created. Better grab yours now cause it will be 2010 before you know it!! Click HERE for the link.

Tummy Talk .cut File

Being a photographer and being most of my clients are preggie moms and babies, this album was destined to catch my eye. Is this not cute or what! And such a great way to keep up with those tummy pix!

The file was made by Brenda over at Crazy4Cricut and Brenda is sharing! Yay! Click HERE to download this Cricut .cut file. Thanks Brenda!!

{Rolling My Eyes}

So what's up with this?

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Installing Fonts

I found this chart HERE. Good info to know.

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snicker snicker =)

Amy's at it again!! Yay for us!!

Amy writes one of my all time favorite blogs, Living Locurto. She is so creative and good for us, she's generous!! Check out the School Morning Routine Cards that she's sharing today. I think these are great and guess what Mom's, that toddler of yours is NOT too young for these. Start 'em early I always say!! Click HERE to see what I'm talking about.

Ok here's the deal.

Provocraft is releasing cartridges faster than I can get them on the Cheat Sheets so I need help. Listed below are the cartridges that I need list for. If you can help, please comment below and let me know.

What this would involve would be picking a cartridge and then dissecting it. You would take your book or look at it in Design Studio and list everything on the cartridge. Two columns, one for words or phrases and one for shapes. If something could be more than one thing list both, example: vase/jar.

Using the book that came with the cartridge, you would go page by page and list everything there then move to the next page. You would break down items too, example: bow and arrow would be bow, arrow on separate lines. (In case someone was looking for an arrow but not a bow.)

Using Design Studio, you would click on each item under each creative feature.

In the end your list will include around 300 items unless the cartridge has shadow/blackout feature which you can exclude.

Can you help? If so, please comment below, with your Name, Email Address and the Cartridge you are willing to list. Please read the comments above yours (if any) and make sure someone hasn't already taken that cartridge. I only need one person per cartridge.

THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!!!

**Cartridge List Needed**

A Child's Year Cartridge **TAKEN - TerpsFan**

Ashlyn's Alphabet Cartridge **TAKEN - Laura, emzysmom@yahoo.ca**

Designer's Calendar Cartridge ** TAKEN - Amy**

Everyday Paper Dolls Cartridge **I've finished this one**

From My Kitchen **TAKEN - Carol (cyimbugbitten)**

Gypsy Font

Gypsy Wanderings

Hannah Montana Cartridge **TAKEN - HappyHappyJoyJoy**

Pictureque **I've finished this one**

Pink Journey

Seranade **I've finished this one**

Simply Sweet Cartridge **TAKEN - Kimberly (kdwespanol)**

SpongeBob Squarepants Cartridge **TAKEN - Ann @ HAPPY SCRAPPY**

Stand and Salute Cartridge **RECEIVED** Thank you Melissa and Kimberly!

Stamping Solutions Cartridge **TAKEN - flywhistle**

Sweethearts **TAKEN - Carol (cyimbugbitten)**

Winter Woodland Cartridge **TAKEN - TerpsFan**

Michaels Gets Exclusive On Gypsy

Customers who are waiting anxiously to get their hands on ProvoCraft’s new Gypsy are going to need to look at Michaels for it. According to Michaels, it will be available exclusively in their stores starting on October 3rd. Michaels stores will begin taking pre-orders for the tool today (Saturday, August 15th). This exclusive is for only 30 days and will be available in other stores starting the 2nd week of November.

New Cricut Cartridges on Design Studio

The update includes Pink Journey, Gypsy Wanderings and Gypsy Font. Download by clicking HERE.

Free Printable Lunchbox Notes, Tags & Stickers

Look what Cindy is giving away over on the Alpha+Mom blog (and just in time for those lunch boxes)! Download by clicking HERE.

Let's Go Girls!

Take a little time today to get your scrapbook space cleaned up. Toss trash, sort papers back into their files, put small embellishments back into their spots, plop those pens back away and then wipe down your desk area. Clean can be creative -- plus now you have space open for a scrapbooking moment during the weekend.

ScrapCaddy for Cricut Cartridges

Now this I like...see more by clicking HERE.

Good Morning!

Good morning! Check out this video, watch the look on the peoples faces and be sure to watch the whole video. You'll walk with a spring in your step the rest of the day!!

Hilarious!!!!

Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page™

Have you guys heard about Martha Stewart's new punches? You can buy a separate piece that makes it possible for you to punch matching corners. Pretty cool. The low-down is below along with a link to the MS website so you can see all the different ones and below that is a link to an instruction sheet for download.

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Loop Edge Punch - Punch Around the Page
Use this loop edge punch with the matching corner punch (sold separately) to achieve on continuous design around all four sides of a craft project.

This edge punch can also be used alone to create a design along an edge. Whether used alone or with the matching corner punch (sold separately), this design makes for great decorative borders for cards, photo mats, scrapbook pages, and craft projects.

This edge punch features foldable wings for convenient storage in standing position.

Click HERE to go to the MS website.







Click HERE to download your own copy of this handy dandy file.

Well Who Stinkn' Knew!!

Who's going to jump on the Cricut band wagon next? Could it be Home Depot???

And BTW, if you want the new Pictureque cartridge...here's the only place you'll be able to get it...for a little while anyway. Check it out by clicking HERE.



The Cricut Expression® Personal Electronic Cutter is the largest of the Cricut® machines. Its six modes and four functions offer greater customization of cuts as small as 0.25" up to an impressive 23.5". A single cartridge for the Cricut Expression is the equivalent of hundreds of dies from a traditional die-cutting system, but Cricut Cartridge can fit in the palm of your hand. This special home decor bundle includes the new Picturesque shape cartridge, one 12" x 12" cutting mat, one sheet of black vinyl, one sheet of vinyl transfer tape, one sheet of stencil material, and one black Cricut Color ink. With these extra tools, you will be able to update your home decor in no time!

Over 50 outfits and 11 different faces for dolls
Includes Cricut Expression machine and one 12" x 12" cutting mat
Also includes 1 sheet black vinyl, 1 sheet transfer tape, 1 sheet stencil material, and 1 black Cricut Colorâ„¢ ink
Also includes the new Picturesque shape cartridge
MFG Brand Name : Cricut
MFG Model # : 29-1015
MFG Part # : 29-1015

E-GAD!

I cannot believe you guys let me forget about THIS!!



I have been so busy but for pete's sake that is just no excuse! Hang on...be right back! Gotta do the random number winner picker thingie!

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There, I did the random number thingie and we have a winner of the super cool kit from the sweet folks over at Studio Calico.

And the winner from our 291 comments is:



Comment #169 was from Miriam and she said...
This set is beautiful. It has so many goodies.
maratcliffe@comcast.net
8/2/2009 14:39

Congratulations Miriam!! I'm sending you an email right now!

Everyday Paper Dolls Handbook

Hop over to the Scrappin' Cricut blog to preview the Everyday Paper Dolls handbook by clicking HERE.

5X7 Cuttlebug embossing Christmas folders!

You guys got your Christmas cards ready yet? Me either but yeah! there is help on the way. Cuttlebug is releasing brand new Christmas folders and here's the yeah! part, they emboss 5x7 inch cards! WhooHoo! Check 'em out by clicking HERE.

In the Atlanta (GA) area?

A Bargain Lovers Paradise! Shop one of the largest scrapbooking and paper crafting consignment sales in the Southeast for clearance-like prices from fellow crafters! Thousands of items will be available from the most popular brands in the industry including ProvoCraft, K&Company, Stampin' Up!, KI Memories, American Crafts, Making Memories, Me and My Big Ideas, My Mind's Eye; Sassafras Lass, and many more!

Sellers Presale (not open to the public): Thursday, October 22, 2009 (6pm–9pm)
Friday, October 23, 2009 (10am–9pm)
Saturday, October 24, 2009 (9am–7pm)

Restrictions: No children or strollers please. Infants welcome in front carriers/ slings only.

Location: 3001 Karen Lane//Marietta, GA
From I-75N: Take the Canton Road Connection NE via EXIT 267A toward GA-5-SPUR N. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto SANDY PLAINS RD NE. Turn RIGHT onto KAREN LN NE.

For more details, click HERE.

Step to the front of the class!

Sweet! Click HERE for details.