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OK - I'm new to this cricut chatter, but I wanted you to know I finally made something with my new Cricut Expression!! I've had so much fun just cutting stuff, but realized I'd better start using them. So here it is: (nothing compared to you guys, but I'll get there!!!)
I am sure everyone has the carts that creativexpress.com has on sale, but they are selling specified carts for 37.50 each. Of course, since I don't really even "own" my Cricut yet...and literally have nothing...I had to buy 5 carts!!! (I got Jasmine, Base Camp, Stamped, MM, and Opposites Attract...how did I do?)
First off, how sad is it that I have purchased carts without even really "owning" the machine! (OK, we all know it is arriving with the sled and reindeer...but the concept is funny to me!)
And two, wasn't that a great deal!!
Oh, but I did not stop there: I also purchased 10 embossing folders for the C-Bug I don't have (yet!!!) either because they had a special on those too!!!
I think I need help of some sort...LOL!!
LOL:rolleyes: Yep! Unpacking! You'll bre glad to have them when you get your Ebug
I am sure everyone has the carts that creativexpress.com has on sale, but they are selling specified carts for 37.50 each. Of course, since I don't really even "own" my Cricut yet...and literally have nothing...I had to buy 5 carts!!! (I got Jasmine, Base Camp, Stamped, MM, and Opposites Attract...how did I do?)
First off, how sad is it that I have purchased carts without even really "owning" the machine! (OK, we all know it is arriving with the sled and reindeer...but the concept is funny to me!)
And two, wasn't that a great deal!!
Oh, but I did not stop there: I also purchased 10 embossing folders for the C-Bug I don't have (yet!!!) either because they had a special on those too!!!
I think I need help of some sort...LOL!!
Great prices on your carts!!! It's not sad at all, you'll have lots to play with in a couple of months! ;)
You guys have been very chatty to night. I worked on a scrapbook page and then went shopping. I had my Joanns coupon in hand to get my prismas, we choose the wrong Joanns to go to No pencils, not a very good store but my favorite LSS is up there and they homor coupons also. No prisma pencils either only markers so i came home empty handed. my friend did very well though. She will be a grandma in a few months so she bought a bunch of cute baby stuff to do.
You guys have been very chatty to night. I worked on a scrapbook page and then went shopping. I had my Joanns coupon in hand to get my prismas, we choose the wrong Joanns to go to No pencils, not a very good store but my favorite LSS is up there and they homor coupons also. No prisma pencils either only markers so i came home empty handed. my friend did very well though. She will be a grandma in a few months so she bought a bunch of cute baby stuff to do.
That's a bummer that you weren't able to get your prismas. If you had forgotten your coupon, they would've had them - at least, that's what usually happens to me, lol. :rolleyes: ;) Hopefully you can still get them this week with your coupon. That's great that your friend found some stuff, though.
That's a bummer that you weren't able to get your prismas. If you had forgotten your coupon, they would've had them - at least, that's what usually happens to me, lol. :rolleyes: ;) Hopefully you can still get them this week with your coupon. That's great that your friend found some stuff, though.
True.. But I keep second guessing if I want them. SO we will see. Maybe I'll let Dh just pick something out and be Surprised! I couldn't find the smile Shell uses withthe eyes popping out. This ones probably better.
True.. But I keep second guessing if I want them. SO we will see. Maybe I'll let Dh just pick something out and be Surprised! I couldn't find the smile Shell uses withthe eyes popping out. This ones probably better.
It took me awhile to find that smilie too, you have to slide the window bar to the right, there's a bunch more hidden there. The people who have them all seem to love them. (How's that for enabling, lol ;) ) I was second-guessing printing 101, but got it because it was about all that was left at HL when they goofed on their coupon. I love it and am glad I got it now. ;)
True.. But I keep second guessing if I want them. SO we will see. Maybe I'll let Dh just pick something out and be Surprised! I couldn't find the smile Shell uses withthe eyes popping out. This ones probably better.
I almost bought Prismas awhile back. I'm glad that I didn't invest in them. I find that I hardly ever used my Watercolor Crayons, pastels, watercolor crayons at all!! I love to use my Stampin' Write markers, blender pens, aqua painters, and just your basic 2-step stamping. I don't need any more of those types of tools.
Oh that makes sense. I think that will be easier than trying to get my printout to line up with the Cricut. I have the Expressions by the way. There is a centering tool but it might be more time consuming that to do it Helene's way.
Thanks all!
I've used the centering tool on the ebug. It's very cool, but could be time consuming if you do a lot-like for cards.
I've used Helene's method quite a bit and it works great. I hold the paper to the window to make sure my cut out shape is where I want it.
Hi ladies--- I hope you don't mind me joining on the chatter- I bought a cricut this weekend and haven't even had a chance to unpack it..... What fun! I can't wait to jump in!!!
Hi ladies--- I hope you don't mind me joining on the chatter- I bought a cricut this weekend and haven't even had a chance to unpack it..... What fun! I can't wait to jump in!!!
Welcome!! You will love it! If you check out our Cricut FAQ thread at the top of this forum you will read a bunch of cool tricks, places to get cartridges, and a lot of questions answered!
Where does she put the booklets?? I need mine all together in the same box. That is how OCD I am about my scrapbooking stuff. I love how they look on my shelf. I know a lot of girls that were also using the pencil & pen cases for their carts that fit in binders. I just couldn't do it.
Hi ladies--- I hope you don't mind me joining on the chatter- I bought a cricut this weekend and haven't even had a chance to unpack it..... What fun! I can't wait to jump in!!!
Hello and Welcome, Vanessa!!! Let that bug out to breathe, you're going to love it!!!
Where does she put the booklets?? I need mine all together in the same box. That is how OCD I am about my scrapbooking stuff. I love how they look on my shelf. I know a lot of girls that were also using the pencil & pen cases for their carts that fit in binders. I just couldn't do it.
Thanks for the info. I needed to see that.
Hey Robyn thats not ocd that is helpful to just keep the books with the cart and keypad, um did you check the gallery out? If you did and the answer still isn't there I would pop the lady an e-mail since apparently she makes them I'm sure she could include that too if it isn't already there
Where does she put the booklets?? I need mine all together in the same box. That is how OCD I am about my scrapbooking stuff. I love how they look on my shelf. I know a lot of girls that were also using the pencil & pen cases for their carts that fit in binders. I just couldn't do it.
Thanks for the info. I needed to see that.
I need mine in the box they came in too, it makes me happy, lol! ;) :rolleyes: (Must be the little things that make me happy, lol)
Molly apparently this lady makes the cases so who knows if the books aren't showing in the pictures and they aren't any space for it maybe she can custom make one who knows interesting though but I would need more arms to carry another bag
Hey ladies..... any recommendations on which cartridges I should get? I picked up two this weekend (on sale at Michaels) but not sure how many others are out there and which are the best.....
Good question Vanessa. Of course Shell will recommend Zooballoo. I LOVE Making the Grade for a font. It all depends on what you are using your bug for. Do you scrap small children, are you making lots of cards?? I have a bunch of carts and I use them ALL all the time!! Good luck!
Shell's getting kind of fond of Paper dolls, but I think all around you're probably right Zooballoo. I really like the Mickey font, but I use zoobaloo a bit also. I love MM for the scallops though they are a must have.
I like doodlecharms for the seasonal things. I am going to miss quite a few of the ones they are discontinuing
Very neat storage!!! I rely on my books too much, I'd still need to put them in something to bring, too. Love how many she can fit in there!
I was thing the same thing the books so more of what the cart can do. The template doesnt show the option cuts.:rolleyes: I would also worry about lint geeting in the cartridge effecting how it works. Wouldit build up static and cause problems. Its very beautiful but there is a reason most computer products arent kept in fabric.:rolleyes:
I just checked Kim's website and my shipping confirmation and it was Locker Talk that shipped yesterday!!!! I'm so super excited! I JUST got my kids' school pictures yesterday!! How much fun is that going to be?? I also just got my pictures in the mail from the first day of school for all three of them. Perfect timing!
Hi ladies--- I hope you don't mind me joining on the chatter- I bought a cricut this weekend and haven't even had a chance to unpack it..... What fun! I can't wait to jump in!!!
Welcome Vanessa! Get that big out and play with it! You will be so sorry that you waited!
Where does she put the booklets?? I need mine all together in the same box. That is how OCD I am about my scrapbooking stuff. I love how they look on my shelf. I know a lot of girls that were also using the pencil & pen cases for their carts that fit in binders. I just couldn't do it.
Thanks for the info. I needed to see that.
Mine must stay together too! I am starting to use my books more. I can't stand having things that go together in different places.
I just checked Kim's website and my shipping confirmation and it was Locker Talk that shipped yesterday!!!! I'm so super excited! I JUST got my kids' school pictures yesterday!! How much fun is that going to be?? I also just got my pictures in the mail from the first day of school for all three of them. Perfect timing!
YIPPEEEE!!!! Can't wait to see what you do with it! And you couldn't have asked for more perfect timing with all of those school pictures.
Amy sent me some cut outs from Accent Essentials. I made a card and posted it in my Blog. Its the second card of the Christmas Triopost. Thanks for looking. Thanks for the cut outs Amy. You'll be seeing more in the future;)
Well I am off. I have stayed up too late for two days in a row and I did way to much cleaning today to be up this late I am pooped. De-cluttering is such a big job;). I dont know how much I'll be on tomorrow its my DD#5's B-day. So I'll be busy.
Have fun Cricutting!
Molly apparently this lady makes the cases so who knows if the books aren't showing in the pictures and they aren't any space for it maybe she can custom make one who knows interesting though but I would need more arms to carry another bag
That's true! Maybe they're behind the carts. It wouldn't be too hard to put them in a rubbermaid container, too.
Hey ladies..... any recommendations on which cartridges I should get? I picked up two this weekend (on sale at Michaels) but not sure how many others are out there and which are the best.....
I love my Doodlecharms cart, because it has a little of everything on it for the holdiays. For font carts, I love my Zooballoo, Printing Press, and Printing 101 the best right now. HTH
I just checked Kim's website and my shipping confirmation and it was Locker Talk that shipped yesterday!!!! I'm so super excited! I JUST got my kids' school pictures yesterday!! How much fun is that going to be?? I also just got my pictures in the mail from the first day of school for all three of them. Perfect timing!
Very cool!!!! Can't wait to see those pages!!! My ds gets his school pics taken on Monday! He's in pre-k, and they started a few weeks after the rest of the school, so they missed the origional day. Have fun with your cart when it gets to you!!!!
Amy sent me some cut outs from Accent Essentials. I made a card and posted it in my Blog. Its the second card of the Christmas Triopost. Thanks for looking. Thanks for the cut outs Amy. You'll be seeing more in the future;)
Well I am off. I have stayed up too late for two days in a row and I did way to much cleaning today to be up this late I am pooped. De-cluttering is such a big job;). I dont know how much I'll be on tomorrow its my DD#5's B-day. So I'll be busy.
Have fun Cricutting!
Night! Sorry I missed you! I was finishing up a project for ds pre-k class, so I was on late tonight. Happy birthday to DD#5!!!
Amy sent me some cut outs from Accent Essentials. I made a card and posted it in my Blog. Its the second card of the Christmas Triopost. Thanks for looking. Thanks for the cut outs Amy. You'll be seeing more in the future;)
Great cards Kathy! I love them! I love the AE cuts as snowflakes! Molly used them as fireworks on a page and you used them as snowflakes. No I have 2 great ideas to use for them! Glad you like the cut outs. Let me know if you need any more cut outs (or some in different colors than what I sent). I would be more than happy to send them.
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