Cricut Chirp
If you can't see this email, click here. December 01, 2009
Vol. 184

Time flies when you're having fun.

Where did the year go? It seems like every year passes by faster than the one before. So much has happened in the past eleven months and our Cricut family just keeps growing! This is definitely a season to celebrate! And speaking of celebrating-the holiday season is in full swing! Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, take you're pick! Celebrate the season in your own way. Whether it's wrapping, baking, cooking, or crafting a project in honor of a festive occasion, be sure to add your own personal touch of class to your creation. With Cricut products, you can create beautiful home decor for holidays or any other occasion in just minutes.

Tis the season for giving as well! Give the merry gift of personalized holiday scrapbook pages to someone you love. A scrapbook album is an ideal way to store treasured holiday memories of years gone by. Scrapping and preserving holiday memories in a creative and fun way is the objective of many a crafter. We all know someone who is a little gift-giving-challenged. These individuals need a gentle nudge in the right direction when it comes to selecting holiday gift just right for you. Now there is a solution to this issue. Simply visit our new Wish List Card Creator to learn more details on how you can build your very own custom holiday Cricut card complete with a wish list of Cricut products you desire.


Happy Crafting :-)

Lonna Joy Smoot
- Editor, Cricut CHIRP!


ANNOUNCEMENTS!



Hobby Lobby is offering special December promotions on Cricut products. Look for Cricut Expression at $289.99, all cartridges at $39.99 and Gypsy at $249.99 December 13-19.




We recently launched a fun new online card making tool. The purpose? So you can tell you family and friends what you want this holiday season.

So the next time someone asks you what you want this year just send them one of these fun customized cards. Who knows? Maybe you'll get exactly what you request!



PROJECT CORNER AND SPOTLIGHT


More Winners		 Name:
Wanda Boardley
About:
Hi! I am a SAHW been doing crafts as far back as I can remember. I found scrapbooking about 6 yrs ago and I love it. Now I am into card making as well. I bought my Cricut a couple years ago and I don't craft without it! In between crafting, I love to get inspired by the Cricut message board I visit daily.

Wanda's Project: Christmas Trees
Picture:

Cartridges Used:

George and Basic Shapes
Instructions:
This makes a really nice Christmas decoration, and very easy to make. You will need:

1. George Cricut cartridge
2. 3 - 3/16" wood dowels
3. 38 small wood spools
4. 3 large wood spools
5. 3 - 3" wood stars
6. about 1 yard of tulle
7. red and white paint and stickles
8. light weight wire
9. red ribbon

Large tree: Cut dowel at 16 inches paint the large spool white and wrap a piece of paper around it. Paint all the small spools (6 red 6 white). Paint the top of the dowel white. Using George cartridge, cut 3 different papers: Cut 9 Circles at 6", 5 1/2", 5", 4 1/2", 3", 3 1/2", 2", and 2 1/2". Color star red and stickle it. Use the George cartridge to cut a star at 2" and shadowed. Coil your wire and glue in between 2 pieces of star. Glue the large spool to star and glue dowel in large spool. Then add your small wood spools and circles. Tie the ribbon and tulle and top with the star.

Medium Tree: Use the same directions as the large tree. Cut dowel at 14" and cut star at 1 - 1/2". Cut 7 circles at 5", 4 1/2", 3", 3 1/2", 2", 2 1/2" and 2". Paint 10 small spools - 5 red 5 white.

Small Tree: Use the same directions as large dowel. Cut a star at 1". Cut 5 circles at 5", 4 1/2", 3", 3 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 2"8, and 1 1/2". Paint small spools: 4 red 4 white.


JUST FOR FUN - Resolutions

This weeks resolution is from fellow Cricuteer, Karin. Thanks for sharing your great resolution with us.

"My resolution is to scrapbook 20 pages per month. Scrapbooking is my opportunity to utilize the creative side of my brain, but somehow my office and my home chores get in the way. 2010 will be the start of something great. I am working on getting my space reorganized to allow me to just sit and scrap!"


MESSAGE BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

This week's highlighted threads are:


TIPS TREASURE CHEST - Searching for Cartridges

Want to find a cartridge fast? Go to www.cricut.com and click on "Products" then "Cartridges". You will see a drop down menu under the word "Cartridge". Simply scroll down the list and select the name of cartridge you are seeking. You will be able to view cartridge contents and other details of each cartridge. Click here to go to the Cricut Cartridges page.


TECH SUPPORT NOOK - Q. The paper/cardstock won't stay on the mat when the Cricut is cutting.

A.The mat may be worn out. Each mat will last anywhere from 30 - 50 full-page cuts, depending on the size of cuts and what kind of paper/cardstock you use. You may be able to get a few more cuts out of it by pressing the paper or cardstock onto the mat extra firm. At some point you'll need to discard the mat and use a new one.

If you have further questions or problems, contact customer service: toll free 1-877-727-4288 or e-mail support@cricut.com.


QUOTE OF THE DAY

"How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?"
~ Dr. Seuss
                                                    


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