Cricut Chirp
If you can't see this email, click here. November 10, 2009
Vol. 181

November

Hello crafting Cricuteers everywhere! You many have been noticing a few changes on our website here and there. More changes are coming as we are cooking up new ideas for the CHIRP newsletter. We welcome your input and ideas so please keep them coming. Stay tuned to future newsletters to keep informed on the latest announcements and upcoming releases as well.

Are you looking for more ways to hone your creative prowess? With the holiday season upon us and 2010 just around the corner, the CHIRP will also be featuring a fun new section, Crafting Resolutions For A New Year. Send and email to lsmoot@cricut.com to submit your personal crafting resolution for the CHIRP newsletter. Your crafting resolution could be featured in the CHIRP newsletter. What a great way to inspire fellow crafters!

Speaking of the latest announcements, be sure to be "on the look out" for the CRICUT® Hello Thursday announcement. You'll learn more about four more new Cricut cartridges. It just keeps getting better!


Happy Crafting :-)

Lonna Joy Smoot
- Editor, Cricut CHIRP!


PROJECT CORNER AND SPOTLIGHT


More Winners		 Name:
Laura Harbron
About:
Hello! I'm Laura and I'm a kindergarten teacher. My husband and I have been married for 3 years and I love to create paper crafts with my CRICUT EXPRESSION®!

Laura's Project: Learning Center Rotation Board
Picture:


Cartridges Used:

Life is a Beach , Disney© Mickey Font, George and Basic Shapes, My Community, Locker Talk, Paper Doll Dress Up, Plantin Schoolbook, Makin' the Grade, Cuttin' Up
Instructions:
1- Pick which center groups you'd like in your classroom.
2- Cut white cardstock into 4x4 squares using the George cartridge.
3- Cut black vinyl with the Mickey Font for the titles of your centers and center groups. (My groups are crab, octopus, shark, and turtle because I have a beach theme in my classroom.)
4- Use various cartridges to illustrate each center.
5- Cut 4" letters for the title of the board with the Mickey Font.
6- Laminate and add magnets to the back.

Learning centers are an important part of the kindergarten curriculum. During center time, I pull small reading groups for interventions and guided reading.

Note: Mr. Potato Head is OkieLadybug's CDS design. The Tiki Market is JenC's lemonade stand design. These files were shared with me and I'd like the creators to received proper credit for their work.


MESSAGE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

This week's highlighted threads are:


CARTRIDGE EXPLORATION - Everyday Paper Dolls

This past week the weather has been so great here in Utah. The autumn leaves have fallen to the grass; winter is coming. I am excited about the snow coming a little bit, but I am also enjoying the fall breezes right now. In this exploration I decided to explore the second paper doll cartridge by Cara Bradshaw, Everyday Paper Dolls. Now you are probably thinking that this will only be about paper dolls and you have no interested in paper dolls. The great excitement about the paper doll cartridges is all the other images that come with each set. When I introduced the first paper doll cartridge to my sisters, (yes, we are all Cricut fans) they fell in love with this cartridge and went right out and bought their own copies--hehe!

Now let's explore the Everyday Paper Dolls and what I can divulge to all you Cricut fans. The creative features for this cartridge are: Headwear, Accessories 1, Accessories 2, Accessories 3, Tabs, and Blackout. The character themes that are included with this cartridge are: baby, outdoor boy catching butterflies, school girl jumping rope, summer boy snorkel outfit, summer girl at the beach, fall boy with a pumpkin, fall girl with a leaf, winter boy with skies, winter girl with a tube, bathroom accessories including a robe, April showers outfit, and party time dress with balloons and ice-cream. Other outfits that are included: rock star with a guitar and microphone, pajamas with teddy bear, graduation gown with cap, football uniform with football and helmet, cheerleader costume with pom-poms, basketball uniform with ball and basket, baseball hat with uniform and ball, soccer uniform with ball and goalie net including cleats, tennis with hat and racket, golf clubs with flag in hole, hockey net with uniform and puck, race car driver that includes a car and flag, skateboard with helmet, fireman coat and hat plus the fire hydrant, policeman uniform with hat, doctor outfit with bag, nurse with hat and Band-Aid, construction worker hat with overalls and shovel, railroad outfit with lantern, lab outfit with beaker, astronaut suit with spaceship, military uniform, business woman with briefcase, farmer outfit with a pig and pitchfork, gardening overalls with watering can, fishing outfit with fishing pole, safari outfit with alligator, chef on a grill with hat, and a cooking apron with hot pads.

Other objects that are included with this cartridge are: animals (dog, cat, fish, and bunny), zoo animals (monkey, bear, lion, elephant, and a seal), vehicles (tow truck, dump truck, motorcycle, tri-cycle, and cement truck), road, trees, train tracks, sandcastle, golf grass, water waves, hills, and grass with cattails.

The first time you start cutting items with this cartridge I would suggest that you follow the instructions on page 78 to grasp an understanding of how the layers work. Also note that if you want to see all the images that come with each creative feature you can view these on pages 79 through 84.

I thought I would go to the message board to pick some ideas on projects made with this cartridge. Here are a few of my favorites:

-kimi.n.ga used the fireman outfit and created the card that is pictures above. You can click on this link too vew her comments regarding this card.

-ChristinePerry1 from the message board created a cute construction card. Click this link to see. It looks like she used the CUTTLEBUG® for the background. I love what everyone is creating with this adorable cartridge!

Happy crafting and check back next week as I continue exploring all the new cartridges!

Crafty Kimber


TIPS TREASURE CHEST - Update Tip

Provo Craft is pleased to announce that the next release of the Cricut® App, the GYPSYTM Sync Software, and Cricut DesignStudio® are available now. You can download the latest Cricut DesignStudio update here (link to update). If you haven't registered Gypsy already you can get started now at www.cricut.com/gypsy. Once you've registered you'll be able to get the latest Gypsy update!

Since the launch of Gypsy on on September 24th, Provo Craft has seen an overwhelming response from consumers. Thousands of Gypsy users have already registered their Gypsy devices online and many have provided feedback to Provo Craft about the Gypsy. If you own Gypsy and haven't registered and updated yet, do so today so you can take advantage of the ongoing improvements provided through the regular Gypsy Updates. Get started by clicking on the big green button that says "New Gypsy Owners--Start Here".

To get the latest information on the history of Gypsy updates you can check here. Thanks for your continued support and we hope you enjoy Gypsy as you Design Anywhere!


TECH SUPPORT NOOK - Q. No buttons respond when I push them, but the LCD is working.

A.1- Make sure a cartridge is inserted into the machine.
2- Some buttons won't be active until a mat has been loaded. Prepare and load a mat.

If both of these cases are met and it still will not respond, service is needed. Contact customer service and they will take care of you. Call them toll free at 1-877-727-4288, or e-mail them at support@cricut.com.


QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Any activity becomes creative when the doer cares about doing it right, or better."
~ John Updike
                                                    


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