New Cuttlebug & Dies

The Cuttlebug has a sleek new design.

And they released bunches of new companion sets. The companion sets match up to Cricut cartridges with the same name. Oddly enough, several of the Cuttlebug companion sets have names that haven't been released yet...so I'm thinking they will be real soon. See any you don't recognize?

CHA New Releases - Cricut Cake

New toys are also being released for all you talented cake makers.

Cricut Cake Frosting Sheets

Cricut Cake Tools

Aprons

Can you Imagine MORE?

Thought you guys might want to see some of the new Cricut Imagine Cartridge that are going to be released. I know that our regular cartridges can be used with the Imagine but I don't know if these new cartridges that are made for the Imagine can be used with the 'old' Cricuts. Anyone heard?

Best Friends

Imagine More (This one comes with the Cricut Imagine Machine.)

Kate's Kitchen

Nursery Tails

Yummy

PC & Creative Memories - Who'd a Ever Thunk It?

Provo Craft and Creative Memories have partnered on two exclusive cartridges only available thru Creative Memories. More information will be shared about these two cartridges (Cheerful Seasons and Reminisce Accents) on August 1 when Creative Memories formally makes the announcement. The cartridges are designed to coordinate with two new Creative Memories Power Palettes and will retail for $55 each. Look for more information on August 1 and beyond!

Pink ATG Give-A-Way

The kind owner over at the design.create.inspire blog is giving away a PINK ATG tomorrow. These are in my opinion by far the best adhesive appliers available to the scrapbooking/cardmaking world. Oh and by the way, she's got some pretty cool Cricut & Gypsy cut files too! Run on over there now and leave a comment. Who knows, you might just win that jewel!

Cricut Cartridge - 3 Birds on Parade

The 3 Birds on Parade cartridge is now available on HSN. Give it a look see by clicking HERE.

The Next Big Thing From Provo Craft!

Check out the letter below or read it for yourself by clicking HERE. And then here are few video links for your viewing pleasure.

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The Next Big Thing From Provo Craft!

As a Cricut Circle member, we wanted to introduce you to the exciting new product being revealed and celebrated at CHA. Let’s hear a warm round of applause for Cricut Imagine, the world’s first tool that precisely prints and cuts with the touch of a button, requiring no computer or software.

With print and cut together, now and you can add color and dimension to your creative projects, bringing them to life like never before. Cricut Imagine saves you time since you no longer have to use three different tools to get designs, print, and then cut projects. The new machine helps you add more personalization and creativity to projects with a new library of content including shapes, patterns, and color. In addition, Cricut Imagine is easy to use and is built upon award-winning cutting and printing technology from Provo Craft and HP. Cricut Imagine is currently on display at the Craft & Hobby Association Summer Convention and Tradeshow in Chicago.
Cricut Imagine gives new life to all your original Cricut cartridges! Now you can add colors and patterns when pairing the original cartridges with NEW Cricut Imagine Colors and Patterns cartridges.

“Cricut Imagine is not only unique to the crafting industry, but to the world of technology. There is not another device that incorporates printing and cutting the way this machine does,” said Jim Thornton, CEO of Provo Craft. “The pairing of print and cut technology could only be done by the leaders in each category—HP and Provo Craft. We’re eager to see what our customers can now do with a simple sheet of white paper and Cricut Imagine print and cut technology.”
Cricut Imagine features include:

* Cricut Imagine cartridges are enhanced by Cricut Pattern and Cricut Color cartridges to add dimension and layering
* Cricut Imagine is fully compatible with all original Cricut cartridges.
* Compatible with Gypsy by Cricut handheld design studio
* Easy-to-use LCD touch-screen navigation so that all information is right at your fingertips
* New detachable accents to be able to personalize your machine with colors and textures
* Access to a vast new library of content and artwork: Over 150 original Cricut cartridges (with several new cartridges introduced each month), 12 new Cricut Imagine Art cartridges specifically for this new machine, plus 12 new Cricut Imagine Colors & Patterns cartridges
* On-board color and pattern selector - choose your own colors, sizes, and much more
* Works with paper sizes up to 12” x 12” and make cuts from .25” to 11.5”, making large-format print and cutting possible
* Retractable paper tray
* No computer necessary
* Uses same blades and blade housing as current Cricut products
* Uses a separate mat than original Cricut machines

Suggested retail for Cricut Imagine is $599.99. To learn more about this unique machine visit here. For more information on Provo Craft visit the Provo Craft Home Page or follow us on Twitter.
—The Cricut Circle

Can't make it to CHA? (Craft & Hobby Association Show)

Well don't despair because Cool2Craft LIVE TV will be broadcasting LIVE from the Craft & Hobby Association Summer Show in Chicago! Sponsored by FaveCrafts.com, this creative adventure will start with a live broadcast from the Innovations Showcase Event on Tuesday July 27th at 9:30 am (Eastern), where Tiffany Windsor will highlight the hottest products being featured at the show including 20 live product demonstrations!

The LIVE broadcasts continue on Wednesday and Thursday July 28- 29th when Tiffany and craft reporter Lisa Fulmer step onto the CHA trade show floor and pack two 2-hour episodes with live demos and craft chat.

Next up, on Friday and Saturday July 30th and 31st, Tiffany will be heading to the iLovetoCreate booth where she will broadcast the coolest LIVE demos from this super-fun consumer show.

For more details and up-to-the minute info, click HERE.

Attn: IPhone Users

Per Cricut Dan there is a New Cricut Checklist/iphone App Coming Soon! Get your details by clicking HERE.

Webstore - The Better Ebay!

Got a few cartridges you'd like to sell but fed up with Ebay's fees? Check out Webstore. Sellers keep 100% of their profits and because they pay no fees we the buyers get the best possible prices! Click HERE for details.

Here's an example from Webstore. Clear stamps for your Paper Doll cartridges. How cute and just $10 (plus $2.50 for shipping)!

Cricut Cake Martha Stewart Crafts Edition Giveaway

I'm sure it's a long, long, long, LONG shot but click HERE for a chance to win a Cricut Cake Martha Stewart Crafts Edition machine. 

AC Moore Selling "Un-released" Cartridges

If you are lucky enough to have an AC Moore nearby you should make a beeline over there because the word on the street is that the not-yet-released-for-sale by Provocraft cartridges Simply Charmed, The Country Life, Rock Princess, Happy Hauntings and Winter Frolic are on their shelves already. And then there's another bonus, inside each box is a scratch off for an upcoming contest to win a trip AND the NEW CRICUT IMAGINE MACHINE!

Cricut Imagine Image?

Everybody in the Cricut world is making a big deal about this image...thinking that it is the new Imagine printer/cutter that Provocraft is expected to announce at CHA, and it may be but I wanted to share it and the LINK that it came from. The article says nothing about the Imagine (not that this isn't it) but what it does say is what interest me more than anything. Specifically this little tidbit:

...since 2005, increased earnings by 500 to 600 percent annually, numbers that soon had Bank of America and Merrill Lynch knocking down the door along with companies wanting to join the venture. In recent months, both the company's passel of products and their availability — from Walmart stores to Staples — has been proliferating.

HOLY MOLY that's a lot of $$$! And PC has never even offered me a thank you. Well how about that!

Ginney Struck GOLD!

CONGRATULATIONS to Ms Ginney Juarez! She managed to save 8000 Cricut Reward points and has now received her Gold Expression. She said that it took her 3 years to earn them all! Way to go Ginney and thank you for sharing your excitement with us!

BTW, if you too were saving for a GOLD, well, um, sorry, but there are no more left. Provocraft has even removed the 8000 point category from the menu so I'm thinking they are not going to replace it with any thing else...at least not for now. =(

In A Hurry?

If you are wanting the new Martha Stewart cake cartridges (I love the borders on them) but don't want to wait till they are publicly released then head on over to HSN.com to order. BUT be prepared to shell out $70 for each cartridge AND expect a shipping date around the 2nd week of August.

On a negative note, these cartridges do NOT include reward points. What's up with that?