A DELIGHTFUL TIME FOR ALL!

August is an exciting and fun month. It's true we are right in the middle of Summer, but before we know it, the weather will have changed and the colors of autumn will have arrived. Many crafters and scrappers have begun to switch gears and are producing projects with adorable autumn motifs. School will be starting soon. Parents and children are buying school supplies and clothing for the upcoming school year. A special kind of buzz or excitement and good will is in the air. For many August is a time to increase the number of backyard barbeques and cake eating contests, and swimming parties, camping trips as well. My family will be enjoying all of the above. August's summer lazy days are an enjoyable part of the year. Be sure to enjoy them in whatever delightful fashion you are accustomed.

Be sure to check out the helpful cake crafting tips and glean great crafting ideas from Cricut message board members in this week?s newsletter.

As always, I wish you success in your crafting adventures!

Lonna Joy Smoot - Editor, Cricut CHIRP!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MESSAGE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

This week's highlighted threads are:

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

Name: D'Lee Cook

Email: dleecook@yahoo.com

About Me: I am an assistant principal at a high school but love crafting!

Instructions: I purchased the wine glasses. Cut the outdoor vinyl to fit on each glass. I made each glass different for each of my friends.

Cartridges Used: Cake Basics, Life is a Beach, Paisley, Sesame Street Friends, and Stretch your Imagination

TIPS TREASURE CHEST

Q: What causes my frosting sheet to slip when it's being cut?

A: You may have too much shortening. Use a pastry brush to apply the shortening and brush until all the white is gone. You should see transparent brush marks where you've applied shortening to the mat.

The shortening may be too warm. Since shortening turns to liquid at high temperatures, this can cause the frosting sheet to slip. Always start with a room temperature or cold mat (not hot) and, if possible, work in a room that is 80 degrees F or less. If necessary, place mat with frosting sheet applied in the freezer for about 2 to 5 minutes. Leave it in there just long enough to firm up the shortening, but not so long that the frosting sheet becomes cold and brittle.

HELP FROM THE EXPERTS

Need some help? Provo Craft Customer Support is here for you! Never hesitate to call in (1-888-922-4725 or 1-888-92ccircle for Circle questions); we have people ready to help you! We are currently open Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm Mountain Time. If these hours do not work with your schedule, please send an email to support@provocraft.com.

Have a great week!
From your Customer Support Sweeps:
Mark, Colby, Brittany, and Becky, "The Floor Sweeps"

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"A life without love is like a year without summer."
- Swedish Proverb

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