Holy Cow!

I have got to tell you guys about this new company that I found recently. It's called Lotts To Scrap About. They sell page kits for $5.99 each and they are really nice. I've posted a few of them below so you can see for yourself. CUTE CUTE CUTE and you know what, I am loving the time that I will save on these double layouts! Check out their website by clicking HERE.

I'm loving these Halloween layouts. The spider, ghost and goblins are sure to be a hit!

Look at the detail on this Pumpkin patch layout...think how much time you'd save here and for just $5.99. You just can't beat that with a stick!

This one was out of stock or I'd have jumped on it...I have that....ice cream....addiction...you know.

Check 'em out folks. Great stuff!

Small Keypad Images in Design Studio

If you find that after updating your Design Studio the images on the virtual keypad are very small, follow the instructions below to correct them.

1. With Design Studio not running, go to your My Documents or Documents.
2. Open the file called Cricut.
3. Open User Data.
4. Right-click on CricutFontsMetadata.xml.
5. Rename the extension to "old" so that the file name is now CricutFontsMetadata.old.
6. Close the file.
7. Open Design Studio. It will rebuild the Metadata file making the images bigger.

Attention New Yorkers

Cindy from Memory Making Crafts made this announcement the other day on her MMC Yahoo group and knowing that there are tons of Copic fans out there I thought I'd share this with you!

Super Exciting Memory Making Crafts - Announcement !!

I am so excited to share this with the group ! I have been contracted by Copic for Memory Making Crafts to host training classes. I have one of their premium instructors coming into NY in February and will be holding 3 custom training classes. They will be doing classes ranging from beginner to advanced techniques. The classes will cover everything from colors, blending air brushing and custom projects. We also will be having a Memory Making Crafts Show, available during the training, all Copic products, as well as many more items!

I will be releasing the dates, and cost (it will be very reasonable) shortly as I am finalizing my contract with the banquet hall, it will have limited seating available. I will also have hotel rooms available for out of town guests. When I finalize the details I will open it up and it will be a first come first serve basis. I was so excited when I was given this honor and I couldn't hold it in anymore as I have held this in for over a month.

P.S. More Big News Coming

Cindy S
www.memorymakingcrafts.com

Cricut Design Studio UPDATE available!

Be sure to follow the instructions. Start by making sure Design Studio is not running. Next uninstall your current version of Design Studio. This can be done from the start menu by going to Programs, Cricut Design Studio, Uninstall Cricut Design Studio. Then download and run the file below from a administrator account. This will install the new version on Design Studio. Uninstalling your previous version will not remove the activation information, or any projects saved, from your machine.

For the Gypsy owners, this is an exciting update as it will allow your Design Studio to convert .cut files to .gypsy files and open and save .gypsy files. YAY!

****Click HERE to download the update.***

More great entries - be sure to vote!

I cannot believe how talented some of these gals are! Check out Ivette's entries in the Gypsy Design Challenge and vote for her by clicking HERE or HERE.

HURRY!!! Simply Sweet Deal!

Hurry over to JW Deals! They have Simply Sweet on sale for 60% off ($35.99 reg $89.99) while supplies last! Click HERE.

WOW! Go vote!

My friend Kendra has entered the Michael's and Provo Craft Gypsy 24 Hour design challenge. See her project below along with a note from her asking you to go vote. Did she do an awesome job or what!! Click HERE to vote.

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I entered the Michael's and Provo Craft Gypsy 24 Hour design challenge I would love if you would take the time today and vote for me! The vote is won my popularity, so please tell all of your friends and family. If you are willing too, I would really appreciate it if you would add my link to your Myspace, Facebook ,Blog and any other Social Networking site you might belong to! The more people who know about it the better the chance I have at winning! I appreciate your help very much! Please be sure to pass the word around! We only have a few days to vote! The winner will be announced on Friday!

The Voting is only available today and tomorrow! So please, take a moment to vote. You do not have to verify anything. You only have to click the VOTE button once and your vote is counted! I appreciate you taking a moment to help me win!

Kendra

Mini Cartridges being released Monday!

...Just heard from Provo Craft and the following Cricut Cartridges will be released on Monday. =)

Dinosaurs (Full Cartridge)
Snow Friends (Small Cartridge)
Very Merry Tags (Small Cartridge)
When It's Cold Outside (Small Cartridge)

Cat Card by Capadia

Check out this cat card that Capadia made. Cute cute cute and just in time for Halloween. Click HERE to see the tutorial and download the free .cut file for this little gem.

Pink Vinyl for Breast Cancer Awareness

My friend over at Expressions Vinyl has pink vinyl on sale. Check it out by clicking HERE.

In honor of breast cancer awareness month we will be offering 12"x24" sheets of Pink, Soft Pink, and Carnation Pink vinyl for just $1.69 each. This price will only be good until Sunday October 25th. We are still donating ten cents to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for ever sheet sold in the month of October. So help make a difference and order some vinyl today.

Layout Share

I finally got some scrapbooking done. Yay me! The first layout needs a little explaining. Some of you may know that I am a photographer (click HERE), anyway, my daughter wanted pictures made for Christmas cards. When grandbaby #3 made this face I just couldn't resist the comment and you have to admit, it does make a funny layout! I used Potpourri Basket to make the border to the right of the picture and the flower at the bottom. The title on the second layout was made with Basecamp. Isn't my grandbaby a darlin!!

Cricut Vinyl, not just for Walls!

There are all kinds of uses for vinyl. Here grandbaby Regan decorated her pumpkins with vinyl images cut from George, Stretch Your Imagination and Potpourri Basket.

New Design Studio Update

Download by clicking HERE!

 

 

Gypsy Update

FYI Gypsy Owners - There is an update waiting for you so it's time to sync your G. This update will give you Version 1.1 / Build 0115 and includes these cartridges:

* Designer's Calendar
* Destinations
* Dinosaur Tracks
* Elmo Party
* Old West
* Pagoda
* Snow Friends
* Very Merry Tags
* When Its Cold Outside

If you've not already downloaded the G's software, go HERE.

And get the G's Owner's Manual by clicking HERE.

Wanna Win a Cricut Pink Journey Cartridge?

The Cutting Above blog is giving away a Pink Journey Cartridge this month, get the details by clicking HERE.

Cricut Picturesque and Serenade Handbook Photos!

Happy Happy Joy Joy over at Obsessed with Scrapbooking is sharing images of the new Cricut Cartridges Picturesque and Serenade. Run there now by clicking HERE.

Gypsy & New Cricut Cartridge Destinations

The Gypsy is back on HSN but this time with a brand new cartridge, Destinations. Check it out by clicking HERE.
(Thanks for the heads up Claire!)

 

Gypsy WINNERS Announced

Click HERE to hop on over to the Cutting Above blog to see who the lucky winners are of the TWO Gypsy's that they are giving away!!

 

Shine On, Harvest Moon 2009

Here's my attempt at capturing the Harvest Moon. Tomorrow night is the actual night that it will be the fullest but I wanted to try to get some good shots tonight. It's VERY cloudy tonight which is why it's so hazy looking. Hopefully tomorrow night will be better.

 

 

 

 

Shine On, Harvest Moon

The night was mighty dark so you could hardly see,
For the moon refused to shine.
Couple sitting underneath a willow tree,
For love they did pine.
Little maid was kinda 'fraid of darkness
So she said, "I guess I'll go."
Boy began to sigh, looked up at the sky,
And told the moon his little tale of woe

Chorus

Oh, Shine on, shine on, harvest moon
Up in the sky;
I ain't had no lovin'
Since January, April, June or July.
Snow time ain't no time to stay
Outdoors and spoon;
So shine on, shine on, harvest moon,
For me and my gal.

Monthly Challenge

Our calendars are being formed for the new month so right now, get it out and write in at least one hour a week for designated scrapbooking time. Yes you can find it. It is there. Plan for it. Write it in and DO it. SO you have to give up reruns of CSI or Friends....No more wishful thinking....grab that time before it slips away. Make your time work for you. Use those supplies like papers and stickers. Zip out a few pages. Your family really does NOT want to have to dispose of 3 carts full of paper at an estate sale after you are gone....They would much rather look over your finished albums full of treasured memories. Ü

New Cricut Cartridge Elmo's Party

Apparently Elmo is a big hit in the Cricut world cause here comes another cartridge with Elmo images. Rumor is this one and the Paisley cartridge will be released in January.

New Cricut Paisley Cartridge

This is all I have folks, just an image. I don't know when it's being released or anything. For a preview, click HERE.