Gypsy Promotion....Do you have yours?

Buy and register a Gypsy by Cricut by October 31 and receive 6 free cartridges downloaded to your Gypsy – including the exclusive, all-new "Smiley Cards" cartridge (and don't forget about Gypsy Wanderings and Gypsy font cartridges that come pre-loaded on the machine). It's a $419 value!  The download will be available November 1st and the.....

Free cartridges include:

 Smiley Cards (new and exclusive to this promotion) see above...

 Tags, Bags, Boxes and More (not available in retail)  Click here to view handbooks!

 Christmas (not available in retail)  Click here for handbook!

 Blackletter (not available in retail)  Click here for handbook!

 Printing Press (not available in retail) Click here for handbook!

 Indie Art (not available in retail) Click here for handbook!

All current Gypsy owners included! Simply register your Gypsy by October 31, 2010 and get access to all downloads. Register at www.cricut.com/gypsy

Downloads will be available through a special update to your Gypsy starting November 1st.

New Gypsy cartridge downloads are easy! Just connect your Gypsy to your computer and you'll automatically be prompted how to start. In just a few steps, you'll be able to download all six cartridges containing thousands of images! And with Gypsy, you'll have all the cartridge artwork and keypad overlays on your Gypsy screen, so there's no actual cartridge, handbook, or packaging.

Time is running out......don't miss out!

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The common questions:

"If I already own gypsy, am I eligible?"

"If my Gypsy has been registered for a year am I still eligible?"

The answers are Yes! And Yes!
 
oh and of course it will also come with ....
 
Gypsy Wanderings!
 

Gypsy font!

 
then, if you have or buy the baby bug aka personal that comes with: George & Basic Shapes
 

or the create..... don juan
 
 

 
or...the expression..... plantin schoolbook
 

and accent essentials
 
 
 

 
 
Then, there are a few speciality carts that are available in some bundles such as....
 
Pink Journey
 
 

 
 
Serenade
 
 

 
Picturesque
 
 

 
Which ones do you have?

Gypsy and Imagine Updates!

Gypsy/Imagine Update (PHASE 1)


1. Edge to Edge printing (Imagine only update)

- Full bleed (may leave a small boarder on your paper depending on how well it is aligned)

- Overspray: this will print just beyond the edge of the paper leaving a bit of ink on your mat which can easily be rinsed out with warm water – this assures a full bleed.



PHASE 1 Gypsy/Imagine Compatibility

1. Allows you to cut your classic Cricut Cartridges with Cricut Imagine using Gypsy (no printing using Gypsy, yet)

2. Cricut Imagine and Gypsy bug fixes: this will be standard with most upgrades to ensure you have the best experience with your machines.

3. No special Gypsy design features with Imagine content (like welding, stretching, etc.), just yet.

Steps for Using a Cached Pattern

1. To use your cached pattern select the image you want and edit it by clicking on the pencil icon to go to the Edit screen.

2. Select the cached pattern and it will be added to the image or layer you selected.

Steps for Deleting a Cached Pattern

1. To delete a cached pattern select and hold your stylus down on the cached pattern

2. A small box will pop up saying, “Clear Pattern.” Select it and the cached pattern will be deleted in a couple of seconds.

3. Also, simply turning off the Imagine will delete all cached patterns.

Click Here to enter for a chance to win a Cricut Imagine!!!!

They are giving away a Cricut Imagine!  More details on how to enter on the website!

Time to update!

FYI.....the gypsy update and imagine update are ready now. 

Enter for your chance to win a Cricut Imagine!

Yes...click the picture below....

They are giving away a Cricut Imagine!  More details on how to enter on the website!

Then, check back here on November 11th for a chance to win a Scrap 'n Tote during the Veteran's Day Blog Hop!

Good luck!!!

Scrapbox!

I came across this site Scrap Box.  It is in MI and is quite interesting.  They sell recycled and scraps from manufacturers.  Unfortunately, it is a bit far from me to go check it out personally but, perhaps some of you might live nearby. 

I had another post about reduce reuse recycle in my archives.  I don't know if I can consider my latest project a recycle because I did buy them new.  I took some too long plastic tabs and cut them in half so...I was able to double the amount and reduced how much it would cost to buy more.  :)  What crafts have you made from recycled materials?

which will be in my 12x12 hanging file folders and in these great files that I picked up on clearance!

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SweetSassyDiva Design Team Call!

I am honored and pleased to announce that Nadia has joined as a design team member on my SweetSassyDiva blog. She will be sharing her amazing talent and I know you will love what she brings as much as I do. She will be submitting her first project debuting tomorrow. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see her creation. Please give her a warm welcome!


Want to join the SweetSassyDiva Design team? Now through October 23rd, submit your entry to join!


Please include 3 layouts, cards or projects that best reflect your design style. (Your favorites...these do not need to be new.)


• Include your name, email address, the link to your blog, links to any photo galleries, and links to any other Design Teams you are currently on.  (You do not need to have a blog, photo gallery or be on another design team to be considered.)  Also, if you are from a messageboard, which one and your screen name there.  Please include your availability, frequency and term that you are interested in participating and a brief bio/introduction of yourself.


• Also, put in three sentences why you think you will be an asset to the SweetSassyDiva Design Team. 


Please submit your application to SweetSassyDiva at SweetSassyDiva@aol.com by 11:59pm EST Saturday, October 23.


SweetSassyDiva Designers will be contacted by October 30th by email. The Design Team will be announced on the blog shortly thereafter. 


Good luck!!


On a separate note, I am also looking for sponsors and affiliation submissions as well. 


I hope you enjoy your weekend and as it is sweetest day....enjoy it with your sweetie!

Think Pink!

I created this Pink and Brown layout for the Think Pink challenge.  As I do not have the Pink Journey cartridge, I created a similar layout using Home Decor.  You could easily use this layout for a breast cancer survivor or any type of illness.  I used it for my darling daughter and I will also make one for my darling son.  We went through a lot of fertility treatments and years of wanting these little miracles.  First we hoped and prayed for a miracle.  Thankfully we received our little miracles.

The flowers match perfectly with the butterfly that I created on the Imagine.  I created a rose out of satin ribbon and used it as the dot over the 'i' in miracle.  The flowers and the leaves were hand inked to match the butterfly.  I also added some glitter to the flowers and they are even still wet in the photo.  They are a little glossy but, as they dry it will add a beautiful glisten.  The centers are glittered brads.  I used some beautiful gems to bling the scalloped and flourished frame that I matted my daughter's photo.  She is even blinged out in her beautiful dress.  Each piece has beautiful flourishes that give it a very graceful feel.

I cut out the shadow feature in a rich brown.  On the frame, I used the hide contour feature on the Gypsy and even flipped and rotated the image on the mat.  So, I used the Imagine, Gypsy and the Expression on this layout.  I love to use my 12"x24" mat and on this layout I placed the shadow cuts on one side and the intricate cuts on the other side of the 12"x24" mat.  This looks so beautiful in person in the pale pink and brown.  I will do another one in chocolate and blue for my son.

You should see this in person!  It is so beautiful and the rose has such beautiful folds and dimension.

I have a few layouts that I have saved in my Gypsy and hope to someday have a pink expression to make them with the Pink Journey solution cartridge.  However, I do love how this turned out and has a similar flair and feel.