Cricut Imagine

I am trying so very hard to NOT want the Cricut Imagine and was doing so well then I watched this video (LINK). Dang it!

Boys Will Be Boys Shipping Next Week!

I got my newsletter from Memory Miser just now and saw that Boys Will Be Boys will be shipping next week!! Whoohoo!! Click HERE to order yours!

Oh and by the way, while you're there, all you Cricut newbies really really ought to check THIS out too. Lord have mercy!

Great Buy!

I just got my Scrapbook.com newsletter and thought I'd share one of the sale items. Pretty huh and a ton of stuff for only $11.99. (Regular price $46.26) Can you say cha-ching! See more by clicking HERE.

Each kit includes:
- 24 double sided 12” x 12” patterned papers
- One 12” x 12” sheet of alphabet and number stickers
- One 12” x 12” sheet of die cut cardstock tags
- One 6” x 12” sheet of colored rub ons
- One 6” x 12” sheet of white rub ons
- One 6” x 12” sheet of layered chipboard tags
- One 6” x 12” sheet of layered chipboard words
- One 6” x 12” sheet of layered chipboard letters
- One package of ribbon, which includes, one yard each of six unique trims

The LONG Awaited New Cricut Cartridge - Boys Will Be Boys

Celebrate the joy of a little boy’s life with the Boys Will Be Boys cartridge! This adorable cartridge is filled with themed images such as vehicles, toys, sports, and animals. Whether you have a son, grandson, or nephew, this cartridge is sure to have images and phrases you need.

This cartridge includes: Layer, Arrow Font, Block Font, Phrase, Phrase Layer, and Shadow creative features.

Hello Thursday!

I sure do hate to see ZooBalloo go. It's one of my favorites!

Design Studio Update

Provocraft has officially announced a Design Studio update. Remember, when updating your font packs, you do not need to un-install Design Studio. Also be sure to close Design Studio before installing and to click on the 2nd download button, not the first one. Click HERE to update.

Sihouette - MAC Compatible

Have you guys heard that the Quickutz Silhouette SD is now MAC compatible? Yep it is. I was checking it out just this morning and found it also has some really cool features.

Click HERE for details.

Click HERE for some sample cuts.

Click HERE for tutorials.



Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool (QuicKutz)

Thanksgiving / Christmas Seasonal Cartridges by Provocraft

As promised, here are the images for the 3 new seasonal cartridges that Provocraft will be releasing shortly. Seasonal cartridges are 'minis' that retail for $24.99. They are only available for a 'season'. Introducing...

* Thanksgiving

* Christmas Cards

* Christmas Village

Quickly Clear Your Cricut or Other Die Cutting Mat

Christie over at the Creations By Christie blog found a super efficient way to clear even the smallest of paper scraps in mere seconds from her Cricut mat and is sharing her method via video. I love her idea! What a time (and sanity) saver. Check it out by clicking HERE.

Boys Will Be Boys - New Cricut Cartridge

If you've updated your Design Studio (click HERE) then you've probably noticed another sweet surprise, a new full cartridge (with 2 fonts even) called Boys Will Be Boys. We've been asking for this one for a long, long time and ladies, you will not be disappointed! I've got all girls and I even want this one!!

Sync Your Gypsy Girls!

The French Manor cartridge and the Martha Stewart Cake Cartridges have been added. I updated to see if by chance the new seasonal cartridges were on there and yahoo! found all these other goodies!

AND

At cricut.com the last update for Design Studio is listed as July 15th but download the font packs anyway and you'll see that the NEW Seasonal Cartridges have been added. Click HERE to update, remember to only download the font pack (the second download button) and DO NOT uninstall your DS because you are only downloading the fonts, not doing a program update.

3 New Seasonal Cricut Cartridges are in the Works

We've got 3 new seasonal cartridges being released. I don't have images yet but am hoping to have them by tonight. Seasonal cartridges retail for $24.99. The new Cricut cartridges are:

• Thanksgiving Cartridge
• Christmas Cards Cartridge
• Christmas Village Cartridge

CricutCutter (EBAY) is already taking pre-orders but they have no images either.

PS: If you'd like to see what's on these cartridges, update your Design Studio. =D

Cricut Imagine Review

Kay over on the Clever Someday blog has an excellent overview on the new Cricut Imagine. If you are (or even are not) considering the Imagine, you'll want to check this article out. Click HERE to see her post.

The PINK ATG is in STOCK!

I love my red ATG but I'm thinking I'm going to have to upgrade to the pink. LOVE IT! Click HERE to check them out for yourself.

Scotch ATG Applicators quickly and neatly apply Scotch and 3M branded adhesive transfer tapes. A touch of the trigger releases the adhesive and liner for quick, controlled application of tape. No mess or clean-up. Saves time and effort. This ATG applicator applies adhesive transfer tape while simultaneously removing and rewinding the liner. The liner is captured on a secondary spool, leaving only the adhesive on the surface. The Scotch ATG Adhesive Applicator Gun is perfect for all of your scrapbooking and paper projects. Each package includes one ATG Applicator Gun, 2 rolls of ¼” tape - 72 yards total and also features:

• Covered gears minimize applicator jams

• Transparent cover allows the user to keep a constant check on remaining tape

• Holds up to 60 yards of Scotch Adhesive Transfer Tape

• For use with ¼” Scotch ATG Tapes

• 3M will donate a portion of the proceeds to Susan G Komen Foundation.

Please note! This is the same size as the ATG 714 and will hold all 1/4" tape designed for ATG use.

Creative Memories Handbooks

Provocraft has posted the handbooks for the new Creative Memories™ Cheerful Seasons Cartridge and the Creative Memories™ Reminisce Accents Cartridge. Here's the lowdown on each.

Celebrate the passage of a year with the Cheerful Seasons cartridge! This themed cartridge is filled with layered seasonal images such as apples, ice skates, sunglasses, and flowers. As an added bonus, this cartridge also features two full fonts with shadows that can be used for a variety of projects. This cartridge includes: Layer, Basic Font, Basic Font Shadow, Cheerful Font, Cheerful Font Shadow, and Cheerful Shapes creative features. Available exclusively at Creative Memories!

Click HERE for the handbook.

Add elegance and sophistication to your projects with the Reminisce Accents cartridge! This cartridge features beautiful and intricate accents that can be used for a variety of projects. You will also love the borders, frames, monograms, and fonts that complement the layered images. This cartridge includes: Elegant Font, Monogram, Border, Frame, Frame Shadow, and Shadow creative features. Available exclusively through Creative Memories!

Click HERE for the handbook.

Help Scrapbook EXPO design a “Fresh New Web Page”

I received this email today from Scrapbook Expo (webstyle@scrapbookEXPO.com) and thought I'd pass it along. Sounds like a great opportunity for some talented person!

Help Scrapbook EXPO design a “Fresh New Web Page”
And Win $1,000.00 in prizes or $500.00 in Cash

Scrapbook EXPO is looking for a creative, unique, scrapbook design for our 2011 homepage. We are looking for a unique new design that only a scrapbooker can help us create. Please send your ideas on the new look and feel or “style” for our webpage. We would like to see 2 web-page samples created.

Please include design space to no wider than 750 pixels.

1. Main Scrapbook EXPO Home page (example:http://www.scrapbookEXPO.com/)
2. EXPO Show Page (example: http://www.scrapbookEXPO.com/OC-10/)

Submission Information
Last date of Submissions ends September/16th/2011
Please submit the page links of your ideas to webstyle@scrapbookEXPO.com

Scrapbook EXPO has the right to retain all entries from the contest. These entries will become the property of Scrapbook EXPO and may be published in part or in full on the Scrapbook EXPO website.

The Scrapbook EXPO Staff

We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy

I love the look of stitches on my layouts. To get that look I've used a real sewing machine, one of those tiny sewing machines made for paper (junk), stencils and rub-ons. I didn't care for most of the results. So when I saw that We R Memory Keepers was introducing a new way to sew on your cards and layouts I was excited. I can't wait to try them! What do you guys think? Is it worth a try?

Hobby Lobby Coupon

Every few weeks or so, Hobby Lobby sends out to the people on their mailing list a 40% off coupon and you may have known this but I didn't, you can use that coupon online too. Well cool beans. Click HERE to shop (don't forget to use your coupon code) or click HERE to print your coupon.

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! Zip out a few pages. Your family really does NOT want to have to dispose of 6 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

PS. And while you're being so productive, Backup your pictures! Better safe than sorry. Ü