Finding the Unusual Cuts on Cricut Cartridges!

Often, it's so hard to see beyond the name of a Cricut cartridge or even the initial glance of images on a cartridge.

So, for instance, if you look at the new Cricut Sesame Street Seasons cartridge, you might think, "well, my kids are too old for this" OR "I'm not a teacher so I wouldn't use this..".  Perhaps, I even thought these things...LOL!

Check out this Christmas box below:

This box cut, with the scalloped rectangles, is on the Cricut Sesame Street Seasons cartridge!  How perfect is this box to use for a gift card or jewelry? The image was initially intended to be a box to hold flash cards.

Here are the details on the box:

The front/top of the box is just layered squares and rectangles.  The stamp is from Papertrey Ink.  I used a Spellbinders die to outline the stamp.  The bell with flourishes is from the new Cricut Quarter Note cartridge - it went perfectly with the stamped sentiment. I added a gold brad on the bell for the ringer. Flowers are by Prima and layered together using a glittery brad.

I cut the box at 5-1/2" (base and layer 1 - key 42).  Then, I cut the associated scalloped rectangles (shift base - key 42) at 5-1/2" for the red (two of these - one for top and one for bottom), 5-1/4" for the gold and 5" for the gold script paper.  Box assembly was very easy. I used red sticky strip and Scotch Quick Dry adhesive glue to hold it together.

Red striped ribbon is by Stampin' Up!  Ribbon needs to be adhered to the top box, underneath the scalloped rectangles.  The edging along the box is made using a Martha Stewart punch and then glued on.

I had a blast making this box! It was VERY EASY!!

Have a great day!!

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New Christmas Seasonal Minis - Trim the Tree, Gingerbread, Winter Lace

Another set of Christmas Cricut Seasonal Minis? WOW! It sure does feel like Christmas around here!  We're so lucky to get two different sets of Christmas seasonals this year!

Here's a look at the three Cricut Seasonal minis:

Cricut Trim the Tree Cartridge:

Cricut Gingerbread:

Cricut Winter Lace:

Which is your favorite? Mine is Trim the Tree!! Love all the swirls and curls!

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Check out a sample from the new Cricut Smiley Cards Cartridge!!!

Here's a sneak peek at a project I made using the new Cricut Smiley Cards cartridge:

This 5" x 5" card was made using Core'dinations cardstock, Bo Bunny, DCWV and Papertrey Ink papers.  I ran the silver background through the Cuttlebug using the Snowflakes folder.  I also ran the white glitter snow sections through the Cuttlebug using the Divine Swirls folder.

The Snowman was cut at 3" using the Cricut Smiley Cards cartridge - isn't he the cutest thing going?  I love those sunglasses.  This was super easy to layer - not hard at all!

What's great about this cartridge is that it has a whole section of cards and envelopes!  It even includes square envelopes that are big enough for a 5" card AND ONLY use one 12x12 sheet of paper!  WOO HOO!!

Here is my card cut out (I chose one with a circular inset):

I put a layer of transparency across the opening.

Below, you can see the card in the envelope:

Stay tuned because I will be posting the winners from last Hello Thursday later on tonight - check back!!

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New Cricut Car Decals Cartridge!

This new Cricut Car Decals cartridge is packed with fun!

Finally, we have a cartridge with multiple Cricut bug heads on it!  How exciting is that!  I made the square 6" x 6" card above using one of the girl bug heads - I think she's a cutie pie.  She was cut at 4-1/4" since I was worried about the size of the eyes.  No problems at that size, though.  The scalloped circles behind her are from Mini Monograms.  Paper by Core'dinations and DCWV.  Stamp by CTMH.

Here's a peek into the Cricut Car Decals cartridge:

Here are the Cricut bugheads from the cartridge:

There is also a full key of word art and one of standard images you would put on your car (flames, religious symbols, the ribbon people use for breast cancer, soldiers, etc.).

This cartridge will be exclusive to CricutMachine.com so you'll have to get it there!

Don't forget I am giving away the Cricut Christmas Village and Cricut Christmas Cards cartridges!  To find out about that and see more projects with the new Cricut cartridges released this past Thursday, click HERE!

Have a fun weekend!

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Hello Thursday! Cricut Quarter Note, Wrap It Up, Paperlace, Sesame Street Seasons, Ornamental Iron and Car Decals

Hello Thursday! Can you believe it's finally here??


The new October Cricut cartridges are:


Cricut Wrap It Up Cartridge - This is like Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Part II with even more goodies on it! There are  gorgeous word art, tags, cards, bags that all match!

Cricut Paper Lace Cartridge - This cartridge has gorgeous word art and two different layers of paper lace that can be cut with matching layers.  It is really a fabulous cartridge - one of my favorites of the release!

Cricut Sesame Street Seasons Cartridge - Not only does it have all the good Sesame Street characters, there is a font, word art, and a whole feature key full of super cute images!  This would be a great one for teachers!

Cricut Ornamental Iron Cartridge - This would be great to cut in vinyl or even as a card front.  Comes with two fonts!

Cricut Quarter Note Cartridge - Finally, a cartridge dedicated to music lovers!  3 fonts and great word art on this cartridge!

Cricut Wrap It Up Cartridge:
Check out this layered poinsettia - how gorgeous is this!!??!!  I love this cut!

And look below at the matching pillow box where I layered the poinsettia again.  There is also a poinsettia tag to go with it. Paper by SEI and Core'dinations.

Cricut PaperLace Cartridge:
This cartridge is so versatile for both cards and layers, as you can cut these at any size!  The card below shows the word art "Just Because" (like the Will and Grace font!), the layered background and the medallion cut.  This cartridge has all kinds of matching layers and such.  Be sure and check out the handbook so you can see all the wonderful lace pieces. Paper by K & Co. and Core'dinations.

Cricut Sesame Street Seasons Cartridge:
Can you believe this cute kite is on Sesame Street Seasons?  There are tons of cute images on this cartridge! Paper by Cosmo Cricket and Core'dinations.

Cricut Ornamental Iron Cartridge:
This cartridge has loads of ornamental outline shapes, all broken into layers so you could use various pieces and parts.  This card came together super quickly.  Here's a technique tip I learned from Diane at Capadia Designs: to cut fancy cuts like this, use lower pressure and speed, and then multi-cut.  Also use a new mat where the sticky is fresh.  I followed her advice and this cut like a dream and lifted off the mat so easily!  Thanks, Diane!  Paper by Core'dinations.

Cricut Quarter Note Cartridge:
This cartridge is perfect for the music lovers out there! It's got three fonts - one elegant, two note shaped and elegant word art.  It's got all kinds of musical instruments with swirls on them!  Below, the card has both the treble clef shape and the word art "music soothes the soul".  This is great for cardmakers and scrapbookers alike.  Paper by Core'dinations, Club Scrap, October Afternoon and Hobby Lobby.

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