Friday, September 6, 2013

[Video]How to Cut Fabric with the Cricut using CTMH Artbooking

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cut fabric with your Cricut machine?

Now's your chance - I have a video showing you how to do this below!

Today's "Trick or Treat" bag was made using the Close to My Heart Artbooking Cricut cartridge.  I made the following cut from the cartridge:
And then I got started on making my "Trick or Treat" bag (bag from Hobby Lobby).

Here's how to cut fabric in the Cricut:
1) Wash and dry fabric.  Then, using heavy starch, iron the fabric on high heat with no steam.  Iron item you are adhering the cut to.
2) Iron Heat 'n Bond onto fabric.  Be sure and follow directions on package of Heat 'n Bond (lower setting on iron to medium, no steam).
3) Cut "trick or treat" out from the CTMH Artbooking cartridge at 8-3/4" REAL dial size using the following settings: Blade at 6, Pressure at 6, speed at 3 and multi-cut it 2 times.  Fabric will be up on the mat, paper backing down on the mat.
4) Pull off paper backing on cut. Then iron as directed on Heat 'N Bond packaging.  DO NOT OVER IRON - sticky goes away if you do this!
Cutting and adhering literally took 15 minutes.  The most time consuming part was washing and drying the fabric beforehand.

Want to see a video on how to do this?  Check out the video below (Click HERE if you can't see the video):



Did you know you can get the CTMH Artbooking Cricut cartridge and SEVEN stamp sets for just $114 (that's only $15 more than the regular Artbooking pricing of $99).

Just $114 before tax and shipping.

Here's the value of the deal shown above:
WOW!  That's a great deal!  

You are getting:
-7 stamp sets
-the Close to My Heart Artbooking Cricut cartridge 
-plus 3 sheets of chipboard shapes (not shown) 
-for just $114
-which has a value of $190.85!

So, if you've been holding off, now's the time to get it!

Click HERE to purchase the CTMH Artbooking Cricut bundle and get SEVEN stamp sets for just $114 (before tax and shipping).

Just add the Artbooking Cricut bundle to your cart and the system will prompt you to enter the other sets of stamps.

It's so easy!

Already purchased the CTMH Artbooking Cricut bundle?
That's ok - you can still get the additional stamp sets! 

When you spend $50+ of products, you can buy all 3 of the You are My Happy Trio for $10 more and the stamp of the month for $5 more.

Check out the deals below:
and the September Stamp of the Month Promo:
Here's a quick link to the online catalog - CLICK HERE if you want a peek. 

This week's giveaway for everyone!
How can you win?

1) Leave a comment below - Fall cards - yay or nay?
Click HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment. Click HERE to leave a comment if you are seeing this in an email.

2) That's it!

Winner will be announced on September 8, 2013 and has two weeks to claim prize.  U.S. Residents only, please, over 18.  Void where prohibited.

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53 comments:

  1. I appreciated your video on cutting fabric on the Cricut. I definitely want to try that. I like to make Fall cards, mostly because I love the colors and images (leaves, acorns, etc.). In fact, I'm going to make some this weekend!

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  2. Sure! I love the colors and images for fall, just don't have much time to make them.

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  3. I have done a handful of projects with fabric. In my opinion, it really makes a difference if you have a new blade and on the type of fabric. But, I maybe could have screwed it up somehow. Lol!
    Would like to do some more projects soon.

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  4. Great tutorial!! Fall cards are great because I love the colors!

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  5. I love the ability to use fabric in my projects. Thank you so much Joy for sharing this very informative post that I am sure I will refer to again and again. Have a great weekend!!

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  6. That bag is just so cute!! I would love to make some projects using fabric so thank you for the great video!

    I don't do fall cards just because I never seem to have enough time. I love fall colors and décor though...I have so many things to decorate with!

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  7. Love the Cute Trick or Treat Bag. Thanks for Sharing how to make it. Sounds simple enough. About the Fall Cards, I say YAY! I Love Fall,Everything about it. I Love making Fall Cards for my Family. So Excited about your Giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win. :0)

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  8. What a great Trick or Treat Bag. Yay to fall cards as time permits.
    linda
    lmkindell1@verizon.net

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  9. Fall colors - nay. Christmas or Thanksgiving. Neat Trick or treat bag.

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  10. Great tutorial and Yay for Fall cards.

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  11. I have been making more and more cards lately, this cartridge would be so much FUN! I love making fall cards!

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  12. Great video and a project I'm hoping to try! Yes, yes, yes to fall cards! My fav time of year! TFS!

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  13. Thanks so much for a great tutorial! I love to discover all the new fun applications for my Cricut. The Artbooking Cartridge seems like a must have. I say yes to Fall Cards! Fall is the very best time of the year and should be celebrated accordingly!!

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  14. Fall is a super busy time for us ( harvest and all) so unless I thought ahead months, no I won't make fall cards, though I love them. You rock! With all the time you spend for your followers! It looks like a job and a half or two! Thanks

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  15. Nay on Fall cards. I did make about 100 last year for a church group of kids for Thanksgiving to give to their parents letting them know what they were thankful for. Not sure I'll do that again but the thought has crossed my mind. Have a fun day!

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  16. Joy, this is FANTASTIC!!! Wow, I have to make some of these...so fun and festive! Thanks for the amazing video with instructions! Love it:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  17. Fall cards...yay!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  18. Nay to fall cards. I just enjoy seeing finished products but I haven't made a fall card myself. Love the colors, though and the leaves!

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  19. Nay on Fall cards. I'd rather go out and see the beauty of nature than make a fall card.

    ighmeg at yahoo dot com

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  20. I love your bag super cute. Halloween will be here in no time.

    Luria

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  21. I make fall cards for Operation Write Home and a few Thanksgiving cards. I would rather spent the time making Christmas cards!!

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  22. What a cute bag! Thanks for the tutorial. Your video is very well done!

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  23. What a neat bag for Halloween. I have always been afraid of using fabric. I think I'll try it now. Thanks for a chance to win.
    Mary O'Neal

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  24. I don't think I will do too many, but some thanksgiving ones for my family that I will see. And especially for the ones that I will not see.

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  25. I dint really make fall cards but I should.

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  26. I would love to have this cartridge. :)

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  27. I make Halloween cards for my grandchildren, but that is the extent of my cards for Fall. The trick or treat bag that you created is very cute. I have never tried cutting material on my cricut but I might have to try it.

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  28. YEAH to Fall Cards .Love the site...

    eglia@suddenlink.net

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  29. Fall cards-Yay! I don't send a bunch like at Christmas but I do definitely send to family and a few close friends.

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  30. Its exciting that Fall is here. THanks for the giveaway. This will be definitely be useful for Fall since I don't have any cartridge that's fall related.

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  31. Great video, I been wanting to cut fabric but just haven't got to it. Yay for fall cards. I don't make many but I enjoy the ones I do.

    Have a great day!

    Veronica

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  32. Will have to try fabric cutting. Love fall colors so will make some cards.
    Florence of Louisiana

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  33. I have a group of friends that get together every Tuesday and we usually make cards and this would be awesosme to win. Thanks for the chance.

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  34. Fall cards are a way for me to harvest ideas I have collected through out the year. Thanks for the videos. They are very helpful.

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  35. Nay to fall cards or Halloween cards, very nice bag though.

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  36. I like cards, so it's a YEA!
    Thank you so much for the info=video on cutting fabric with the Cricut! You are just too awesome and I appreciate your talents. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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  37. Joy I think your bag is fantastic. Love watching you work..would be a bit slower..LOL..we older people need more time to absorb it. Ha ha ha.

    Great video
    pat

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  38. Love making Fall cards but there isn't anyone to send them to here in South Florida!!! LOL
    Thanks for another PERFECT video tutorial...I might just try that for the kids.
    Creative Wishes
    Caire S
    www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com

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  39. Yay! I love Fall cards. I wish someone would send me one. Edwina Brown

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  40. I love fall cards, it's my favorite time of year.

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  41. How to chose but I think that my favorite was the "gate" card. Followed by how to cut fabric. The spray starch was a great tip. Always learn something from your blog. Thank you for the chance to win. Jill P. Manteca, cA

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  42. This is great! I've had a number of customers ask me how to do this.

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  43. This is great! I've had a number of customers ask me how to do this.

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  44. Really helpful! Thank you so much!

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  45. Using a cricut for fabric does interest me. Will have to give it a try someday. I don't send out fall cards.

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  46. Love the Video!You're one fast crafter 2 thumbs up on your bag!I Like to make fall things for the house(something for the front door & for the mantle)Fall is my fav.time of the year!TFS Rosebud222222222

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  47. Thank you for the fabric cutting tutorial. Definitely using this one.

    I wouldn't mind a fall card, especially since my birthday is in the fall.

    Jeorgette

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  48. Fabric is one of those things I never feel confident working with, but your video had some helpful tips I haven't tried. Thank you!

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  49. This is such a fabulous project! I LOVE IT! You made it seem so simple and easy..I have never cut fabric before, have ventured into vinyl only a few times, but you make me brave enough to try it!

    As for fall cards... yes, I love to do them because Fall is my favorite season. Also it can be such a pick me up to somebody who's gone through the ordeal of back-to-school preps for kids or grankids. It's kind of a "look forward" to the upcoming holiday season!

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  50. What a great project, thks for sharng with us, seems so simple that I have to try it right away.
    Love fall season, the colors, the leaves, the smell of the fresh air, lovely. And for the cards and projects its the perfect time.

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