Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter (or passover, or just Happy Sunday)
Happy Easter everyone! Enjoy the day with your family. Lots of excitement back here tonight. Last night's winner was a facebook follower, tonight will be a blog follower!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
This is not even half of our Prizes yet!
Now for YOUR prizes.
Here are just a few prizes for the last 9 days of my Blog Party....
New Papers for my projects and our New Sponsor
I went paper shopping last night at Bee Scrappy In Medina, Ohio. Don't worry after I make things with these papers this weekend, I will link you to her store if you like anything ;)
I will be uploading Prize pictures next!
I will be uploading Prize pictures next!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tonight's 10:00 winner is Sheri Ingvaldson Kubistal.
Becky Curtis Stonebraker ~ Rebecca Atchison ~ Jacqueline Kavanagh Are my 3 Quick Question winners tonight
Please email me your name address and 'cricut markers'
Bonus Quick Question....
Bonus Quick Question.... What was the hint a few days ago about today's Quick Question? There was a theme to it...
Ready for this weekend's fun stuff?????
Well there are TONS of prizes to be won. We are half way through my 2 week party and I still have 90% of my prizes here.... my poor followers... So, here we go.
I am going paper shopping now, LATER, much later tonight I am going to make some projects with the recipes for them. This will all be explained later. Then you get to do a Blog Hop for extra points. Don't worry a blog hop is easy. You don't have to make anything either. You just click your way from one blog to the next and look at what each blogger made. THAT IS IT! That's a blog hop! It is called Keeping the Peace Blog Hop. The theme is Peace. So I am going to make it my theme to make peace with the people who were annoyed with my post last night, which was not meant to be what it was. I put pictures of the Hello Thursday cartridges up before the email was sent out to Officially announce them. It was MY mistake, but not an intentional one. Now that I vented on my facebook, I will move forward and keep positive and continue to try to help Cricut Lover's. I will have the line up later tonight, so come here in the morning and I will have posted where to go first. Each blog will tell you where you should have come from and where to go next. It is very easy. If you like other blogs, then you should click to follow them so you can see each time they make something new. I look forward to it. I have so many cool new things. I don't know what to do. So off to look for paper with a Cricut Peace Theme, Peace is the theme, but I added my Love of Cricut. Have I mentioned my other Love (Other than my family?) Disney and Mickey Mouse.... this will be an answer to a Quick Question probably over the weekend! Love you all and sorry for the waves that were made last night!
I am going paper shopping now, LATER, much later tonight I am going to make some projects with the recipes for them. This will all be explained later. Then you get to do a Blog Hop for extra points. Don't worry a blog hop is easy. You don't have to make anything either. You just click your way from one blog to the next and look at what each blogger made. THAT IS IT! That's a blog hop! It is called Keeping the Peace Blog Hop. The theme is Peace. So I am going to make it my theme to make peace with the people who were annoyed with my post last night, which was not meant to be what it was. I put pictures of the Hello Thursday cartridges up before the email was sent out to Officially announce them. It was MY mistake, but not an intentional one. Now that I vented on my facebook, I will move forward and keep positive and continue to try to help Cricut Lover's. I will have the line up later tonight, so come here in the morning and I will have posted where to go first. Each blog will tell you where you should have come from and where to go next. It is very easy. If you like other blogs, then you should click to follow them so you can see each time they make something new. I look forward to it. I have so many cool new things. I don't know what to do. So off to look for paper with a Cricut Peace Theme, Peace is the theme, but I added my Love of Cricut. Have I mentioned my other Love (Other than my family?) Disney and Mickey Mouse.... this will be an answer to a Quick Question probably over the weekend! Love you all and sorry for the waves that were made last night!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Bonus Blog Question...
To win a Cricut Plushie!!!!
My hubby and Daughter are in this picture in from of the restaurant, The Lady and the Sons, What city am I in?
My hubby and Daughter are in this picture in from of the restaurant, The Lady and the Sons, What city am I in?
E2 Questions answered from Cricut.com
This is not my information, nor is this my opinion.
This Posted through Cricut Blog by: Jana Eubank and Matt Strong answered the questions.
I have not changed or altered the questions or answers, they are how they were published.
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1. Do you notice a difference in the way it cuts or the amount of noise it makes?
In order to guarantee the same great cutting that Cricut machines have always delivered, Provo Craft made minimal changes to the mechanism used for cutting. Customers can expect the same great cutting experiences with the Cricut Expression 2- 5th Anniversary Edition machine as they have always gotten from any Cricut machine they have previous experience with.
2. Can markers be used with the Gypsy device without looking like they were drawn on a bumpy road?
This is an issue with how the Gypsy device controls the speed of the Cricut machine. Using a Gypsy device with a Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition and a pen will give you the same end result as if you are using any other Cricut machine with your Gypsy device. However, the Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine has a new firmware design that will allow Provo Craft to enhance the way that Gypsy device interacts with it. This is an issue that Provo Craft is aware of and is working to address.
3. Is it more accurate at cutting non-wonky circles and scallops than the regular Expression?
See the answer to question 1. As always, if a user is having trouble with a Cricut machine we encourage them to call Customer Support.
4. Does it work well with the endcap fonts?
We aren’t exactly sure by what you mean by “endcap fonts”. Can someone give us a specific example so we can respond to this? Thanks!
5. Can we see how we would either download the cartridges to the Expression 2 machine or use it with our Gypsy device and Craft Room?
Cartridges will not be downloaded to your Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. In fact, Provo Craft has made a change to all new cartridges that will eliminate the need to update your Expression 2 machine every month so that it will work with new cartridges. You can continue to download cartridges to your Gypsy device just as you always have. The Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine will work with Cricut Craft Room. Look for forthcoming announcements from Provo Craft that specifically address this question.
6. Do we load our carts on it like on the G?
No. The Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine is not a Gypsy device. If Provo Craft let you link your cartridges to your Expression 2 machine then you would only be able to use them on that machine. You would no longer be able to design on the go or use the cartridges on all Cricut machines. You will still link your cartridges to your Gypsy device so that you can continue to use them on all Cricut machines.
7. How do we hook the G to it or is it like the reg. E?
The Gypsy device is hooked to the Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine using the same USB cable you use to connect your Gypsy device to any other Cricut machine.
8. What is the extra port for on the back?
The extra port on the back is for future expansion of the hardware. Specifically, Wi-Fi. Look for coming announcements on a Wi-Fi adapter that will be available for use with your Circuit Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. Once available you will no longer have to connect your Cricut Expression 2 machine to your computer with a USB cable. This will be very nice for those of you who don’t have a computer in your craft area; you will be able to send you designs to the Expression 2 machine wirelessly.
9. Can we do different colors on the side things?
Yes. The shoulders are replaceable. We are deciding on colors now. Look for upcoming announcements about the availability of different color trim.
10. Will the Cricut machine markers work with it?
Yes. In fact, the Cricut Expression 2 -5th Anniversary Edition machine has a special feature to make using different tools (like the pens) easier to use on the Expression 2 machine. The Expression 2 machine can store settings for the speed, pressure and multi-cut. In other words, you can setup your Expression 2 machine to use pens once and it will remember the settings for the next time you use pens (or any other tool or material).
11. How much will it cost?
Tune in on HSN on April 26, 2011 at 10PM MDT for pricing information.
12. I’m wondering if the preloaded carts on the E2 can be transferred to the G.
Not at launch but we will provide a solution for this in a coming Gypsy device update.
13. Will the E2 cut chipboard and do all the things my current E does?
Yes.
14. Will it be compatible with my Gypsy from the beginning, and work like my E does now, and not the Imagine? I still want to be able to weld on my Gypsy device and cut with the E and I am hoping that we will be able to do that with the Imagine soon.
Yes. Your Gypsy device will work with your Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. There will be an update needed for your Gypsy device to work with this new Cricut machine. That Gypsy device update is in test currently and will be available soon.
15. Will there be pre-loaded carts on subsequent releases of the E2?
Yes. However, there is no guarantee that they will be the same 4. Infact, the current plan is that subsequent releases of the Cricut Expression 2 machine will only have 2 cartridges.
16. Will they be the same 4 carts that are pre-loaded on the Anniversary E2 due to be released on HSN on the 26?
See answer to question 15.
17. Will the pre-loaded carts on the Anniversary (or subsequent releases) ever be available in actual cart form? Example-Cricut machine Essentials is already in cart form.
Provo Craft might release these cartridges in cartridge form but there are currently no plans to do so.
18. Is the E2 compatible with Design Studio? Or only Cricut Craft Room?
The Cricut Expression 2 -5th Anniversary Edition machine is only compatible with Cricut Craft Room and Gypsy device. It is not compatible with Cricut Design Studio.
19. What mm chipboard is compatible with the E2 since there is a little slot to guide cutting mat?
Since the guide slots on the Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine are for the mat and not the material on the mat, you can cut the same things on your Cricut Expression 2 machine as you do on your current Cricut machine.
20. Will there be MORE digital carts to download to the E2 like we did for Smiley? If so, will they only be compatible with the E2?
No. The Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine is not a Gypsy device. Digital cartridges will be available through you Gypsy device and Cricut Craft Room.
21. At launch, will the E2 be compatible with the Gypsy? Will we have to pay extra for the plugin (?) to make the E2 WiFi compatible?
There will be an update needed for your Gypsy device in order for it to work with your Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. This update is currently being tested and will be available soon. If you are interested in Wi-Fi you will have to purchase the Wi-Fi adapter that will be available later this year.
This Posted through Cricut Blog by: Jana Eubank and Matt Strong answered the questions.
I have not changed or altered the questions or answers, they are how they were published.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
.
1. Do you notice a difference in the way it cuts or the amount of noise it makes?
In order to guarantee the same great cutting that Cricut machines have always delivered, Provo Craft made minimal changes to the mechanism used for cutting. Customers can expect the same great cutting experiences with the Cricut Expression 2- 5th Anniversary Edition machine as they have always gotten from any Cricut machine they have previous experience with.
2. Can markers be used with the Gypsy device without looking like they were drawn on a bumpy road?
This is an issue with how the Gypsy device controls the speed of the Cricut machine. Using a Gypsy device with a Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition and a pen will give you the same end result as if you are using any other Cricut machine with your Gypsy device. However, the Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine has a new firmware design that will allow Provo Craft to enhance the way that Gypsy device interacts with it. This is an issue that Provo Craft is aware of and is working to address.
3. Is it more accurate at cutting non-wonky circles and scallops than the regular Expression?
See the answer to question 1. As always, if a user is having trouble with a Cricut machine we encourage them to call Customer Support.
4. Does it work well with the endcap fonts?
We aren’t exactly sure by what you mean by “endcap fonts”. Can someone give us a specific example so we can respond to this? Thanks!
5. Can we see how we would either download the cartridges to the Expression 2 machine or use it with our Gypsy device and Craft Room?
Cartridges will not be downloaded to your Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. In fact, Provo Craft has made a change to all new cartridges that will eliminate the need to update your Expression 2 machine every month so that it will work with new cartridges. You can continue to download cartridges to your Gypsy device just as you always have. The Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine will work with Cricut Craft Room. Look for forthcoming announcements from Provo Craft that specifically address this question.
6. Do we load our carts on it like on the G?
No. The Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine is not a Gypsy device. If Provo Craft let you link your cartridges to your Expression 2 machine then you would only be able to use them on that machine. You would no longer be able to design on the go or use the cartridges on all Cricut machines. You will still link your cartridges to your Gypsy device so that you can continue to use them on all Cricut machines.
7. How do we hook the G to it or is it like the reg. E?
The Gypsy device is hooked to the Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine using the same USB cable you use to connect your Gypsy device to any other Cricut machine.
8. What is the extra port for on the back?
The extra port on the back is for future expansion of the hardware. Specifically, Wi-Fi. Look for coming announcements on a Wi-Fi adapter that will be available for use with your Circuit Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. Once available you will no longer have to connect your Cricut Expression 2 machine to your computer with a USB cable. This will be very nice for those of you who don’t have a computer in your craft area; you will be able to send you designs to the Expression 2 machine wirelessly.
9. Can we do different colors on the side things?
Yes. The shoulders are replaceable. We are deciding on colors now. Look for upcoming announcements about the availability of different color trim.
10. Will the Cricut machine markers work with it?
Yes. In fact, the Cricut Expression 2 -5th Anniversary Edition machine has a special feature to make using different tools (like the pens) easier to use on the Expression 2 machine. The Expression 2 machine can store settings for the speed, pressure and multi-cut. In other words, you can setup your Expression 2 machine to use pens once and it will remember the settings for the next time you use pens (or any other tool or material).
11. How much will it cost?
Tune in on HSN on April 26, 2011 at 10PM MDT for pricing information.
12. I’m wondering if the preloaded carts on the E2 can be transferred to the G.
Not at launch but we will provide a solution for this in a coming Gypsy device update.
13. Will the E2 cut chipboard and do all the things my current E does?
Yes.
14. Will it be compatible with my Gypsy from the beginning, and work like my E does now, and not the Imagine? I still want to be able to weld on my Gypsy device and cut with the E and I am hoping that we will be able to do that with the Imagine soon.
Yes. Your Gypsy device will work with your Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. There will be an update needed for your Gypsy device to work with this new Cricut machine. That Gypsy device update is in test currently and will be available soon.
15. Will there be pre-loaded carts on subsequent releases of the E2?
Yes. However, there is no guarantee that they will be the same 4. Infact, the current plan is that subsequent releases of the Cricut Expression 2 machine will only have 2 cartridges.
16. Will they be the same 4 carts that are pre-loaded on the Anniversary E2 due to be released on HSN on the 26?
See answer to question 15.
17. Will the pre-loaded carts on the Anniversary (or subsequent releases) ever be available in actual cart form? Example-Cricut machine Essentials is already in cart form.
Provo Craft might release these cartridges in cartridge form but there are currently no plans to do so.
18. Is the E2 compatible with Design Studio? Or only Cricut Craft Room?
The Cricut Expression 2 -5th Anniversary Edition machine is only compatible with Cricut Craft Room and Gypsy device. It is not compatible with Cricut Design Studio.
19. What mm chipboard is compatible with the E2 since there is a little slot to guide cutting mat?
Since the guide slots on the Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine are for the mat and not the material on the mat, you can cut the same things on your Cricut Expression 2 machine as you do on your current Cricut machine.
20. Will there be MORE digital carts to download to the E2 like we did for Smiley? If so, will they only be compatible with the E2?
No. The Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine is not a Gypsy device. Digital cartridges will be available through you Gypsy device and Cricut Craft Room.
21. At launch, will the E2 be compatible with the Gypsy? Will we have to pay extra for the plugin (?) to make the E2 WiFi compatible?
There will be an update needed for your Gypsy device in order for it to work with your Cricut Expression 2 – 5th Anniversary Edition machine. This update is currently being tested and will be available soon. If you are interested in Wi-Fi you will have to purchase the Wi-Fi adapter that will be available later this year.
- Category: Cricut Expression
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Tonight's 10:00 winner is...
Rebecca!
Bella (my daughter) picked Blog over facebook, then the letter A, then the number 7, so i went to the 7th person on my blog list with the letter A in their name, Rebecca is the winner tonight. Tomorrow's 10:00 random winner will be a Facebook Follower. Congrats Rebecca! Please email me your address to Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com
Tomorrow's Quick question will be a Cartridge question.... Who knows what time...?!?!?!?
Don't forget to 'friend' me on Facebook for an extra chance to win. For all of my contests rules and ways to win go to http://cricutcraftroom.com/
Bella (my daughter) picked Blog over facebook, then the letter A, then the number 7, so i went to the 7th person on my blog list with the letter A in their name, Rebecca is the winner tonight. Tomorrow's 10:00 random winner will be a Facebook Follower. Congrats Rebecca! Please email me your address to Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com
Tomorrow's Quick question will be a Cartridge question.... Who knows what time...?!?!?!?
Don't forget to 'friend' me on Facebook for an extra chance to win. For all of my contests rules and ways to win go to http://cricutcraftroom.com/
Quick Question winners are....
The answer was 5, Amanda Haynes won on Facebook and Michelle won on my blog. There are 3 in the flags, 2 on the pink banners and 1 on the blue and 2 hidden ones are on the right in the 2 pink circles, one is pink and heart shaped and the other is yellow. Check back for tonight's 10:00 random drawing for the Cricut magazine Vol 1 & 2
Tonight's Quick Question....
In the Home Grown Project on the cover of the 2nd edition of the Cricut Magazine, How many real buttons were used on the embellished creation?
First correct answer on my Blog and Facebook win one of the books from the picture below. I will let you pick in the order that the answer is given. I do try to be as fair as possible.
First correct answer on my Blog and Facebook win one of the books from the picture below. I will let you pick in the order that the answer is given. I do try to be as fair as possible.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Finally the Cricut Circle Cuttlebug Embossing folders!!!
New Cuttlebug embossing folders, I have been waiting for these... http://www.cricut.com/shop/#1/36/0/4/Cuttlebug/
BIG prize...
I have decided that the winner with the most points from referrals and comments will win a set of 3 new Cricut Cartridges, Elegant Edges, Damask Decor, and Everyday Pop-Up Cards! So send a link or message to all of your friends to come to my face book and blog and comment or 'friend' me and say 'your name' sent me.
This contest started on Sunday April 17 and will go through May1st. All comments, posts, links, referrals, friend requests are each worth a point. You can comment as many times as you want on a post, but only your first comment on that post counts. You can post a link to my pages on your site and it will count as a point, then every person who tells me that you sent them, you and they each get a point.
All points close at 10:00 pm on Sunday may 1st, then Monday May 2nd at 10:00pm the over all winner and all of the final prizes will be picked and posted. There will be daily winners along the way with Quick Questions. The first person to give the right answer to my Quick Question will win a small prize. There will also be a Daily Winner at 10:00pm, these are picked at random.
Next week when I am home, I will be posting projects, you can gain points by commenting on them also.
Best of luck to everyone and thanks for following! Don't forget to email me Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com with the Subject CCR Guide and I will email you the 27 page Cricut Craft Room Guide that I have compiled from CCRs help pages, that I have been beta test for a couple of months now.
This contest started on Sunday April 17 and will go through May1st. All comments, posts, links, referrals, friend requests are each worth a point. You can comment as many times as you want on a post, but only your first comment on that post counts. You can post a link to my pages on your site and it will count as a point, then every person who tells me that you sent them, you and they each get a point.
All points close at 10:00 pm on Sunday may 1st, then Monday May 2nd at 10:00pm the over all winner and all of the final prizes will be picked and posted. There will be daily winners along the way with Quick Questions. The first person to give the right answer to my Quick Question will win a small prize. There will also be a Daily Winner at 10:00pm, these are picked at random.
Next week when I am home, I will be posting projects, you can gain points by commenting on them also.
Best of luck to everyone and thanks for following! Don't forget to email me Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com with the Subject CCR Guide and I will email you the 27 page Cricut Craft Room Guide that I have compiled from CCRs help pages, that I have been beta test for a couple of months now.
... and the winner is...
Blogger, kdgdi, you win a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, please email me your name and address so i can send you your choices of Embossing Folder to pick from. If you do not have a CuttleBug I have a few other options for you. Thanks for playing!
Ready for tonight's winner?
Ok tonight's winner will be picked from my blog followers... You can win a Cuttlebug Embossing folder, if you do not have a Cuttlebug, I have a few other items to pick from.
This morning I decided to have a quick question I had 3 winners, I posted it on here and facebook. On here two of followers answered at the same time I thought it was only fair to give them both a prize, I only think that is fair. My facebook winner was Autumn, my 2 blog winners are {PaperCrafterAnonymous} and TerryM
Tomorrow will be a publication day, meaning Magazines, Books and Cricut Magazines will be given away. I will have a winner at 10:00pm as well as 2 other winners throught the day. It will be another quick question. The 1st blogger to comment will win and the first facebook follower to comment will also win. This morning was an early quick question to win... tomorrow I will make it a late afternoon or early evening Quick Question to win. Here is a clue to tomorrow's question.... it has to do with the front cover of the 2nd issue of the Cricut Magazine. You can view this online, you do not need to own it. You can actually win it!
This morning I decided to have a quick question I had 3 winners, I posted it on here and facebook. On here two of followers answered at the same time I thought it was only fair to give them both a prize, I only think that is fair. My facebook winner was Autumn, my 2 blog winners are {PaperCrafterAnonymous} and TerryM
Tomorrow will be a publication day, meaning Magazines, Books and Cricut Magazines will be given away. I will have a winner at 10:00pm as well as 2 other winners throught the day. It will be another quick question. The 1st blogger to comment will win and the first facebook follower to comment will also win. This morning was an early quick question to win... tomorrow I will make it a late afternoon or early evening Quick Question to win. Here is a clue to tomorrow's question.... it has to do with the front cover of the 2nd issue of the Cricut Magazine. You can view this online, you do not need to own it. You can actually win it!
Here is a chance to win.....
Autumn Johnson Willis was the first to post a link from her facebook to mine. She won a set of Copic Markers.... There will be more daytime prizes (daily) along the way....
Here is how you can win, RIGHT NOW!
Tonight's 10:00 giveaway.. clue, it sounds like something my daughter loves to do... It is not a cricut thing, but it is in the BUG family.... First correct guess, right now, gets one of tonight's prize also!
Here is how you can win, RIGHT NOW!
Tonight's 10:00 giveaway.. clue, it sounds like something my daughter loves to do... It is not a cricut thing, but it is in the BUG family.... First correct guess, right now, gets one of tonight's prize also!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Contests from now until May 1st...
About daily winners and contests for my two week CCR & E2 Party... There will be special things to the first 5 on each place. They will go on my facebook, blog and website. I will also be spacing out the times, that way early risers and late nihgt owls will all have a chance to win! I will also have contests beginners can easily win too!
Monday night's winner of the Floral Embellished Cartridge is...
The winner for tonight's 10:00 pm giveaway of the Floral Embellished Cartridge is a Facebook follower... Courtney Larson, please send me a message with your address, congrats! Everyone else, check back tomorrow for the next giveaway. Best of luck everyone!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
CCR Guide and My 2 week E2 & CCR celebration with over $1000 giveaways
Hi there, Just a few things. I have complied a 27 Page Cricut Craft Room Guide from Provo-Craft's Help pages from the Cricut Craft Room Program. I have compiled this, but it is their information. I have also sent a copy of this to Provo-Craft incase there was anything that they didn't like, so with CCR's upcoming launch, I have decided to share this so you can read a little bit about this before you can use CCR. I read about the gypsy before I purchased it, so here is a way for you to read about it before you use it. CCR is FREE ! Yea! Please read all of the following information as it is PACKED with so much information! Then the CCR Guide is an attachment.
I want to be clear in all of the posting and information. I try to help everyone even beginers, so please don't feel as though I am talking down to you if you know what you are doing. Also I don't want to loose anyone by assuming that they know everything. Also in the Cricut Message Boards, I am sorry if I had offended anyone in the past by not including anyone or excluding anyone. My appoligies.
The following information is my opinion (or from my trials and errors) I have put these things together to help people. Some people already know these things, some people don't, some people won't like what I have to say or how I explain things, if so please do not be negative, just KINDLY ask that I remove you from my mailing list/facebook/blog. I do not want to offend or exclude ANYONE. ALL that I do ask is that you please share my link and facebook and blog information with others instead of my files. I try to be as factual as I can, I am only doing this to help people) Once Cricut posts the link to the CCR, you will download it to your computer. They will provide instructions for this I am sure. After that you will log into it with your same Cricut.com account so your same used name and password. You will design online, then you will have a desktop application to install. The online version is to design in and you can design from any computer, anywhere. BUT you can only CUT from 2 computers. This prevents people from sharing one accoutn and letting 50 people cut from thier cartridges. So you cannot share an account. Again you can design from ANY computer, but can only cut from 2 selected computers. I have also used my Ipad to do this with GoToMyPC. It is a paid app, so I am not sure if with the current litigation with 3rd party software if I can say that, but it does nothing to the Cricut machine... so, I can't really answer questions about GoToMyPC, I am working on a million projects and can't really provide tech support for that. As far as the other computer tablets go I believe from what I have heard if they are flash based (like CCR is) you can use your tablet. As far as phone apps go... I have no idea yet.
Here is why I am so busy..... I am currently working on a few things that will be on my website... ALL of this is Free. I just want to help and share. I appoligise in advance if I make any mistakes or misinterpretations, again I just want to help. If you do find a mistake in my information, please let me know so I can fix it. Thank you.
I have an inventory list for all of the Cricut Cartridges and future releases. In this list there will also be a price list updated weekly. So if you want to buy the New Damask Decor cartridge, you will go to that page on my website and you will see about 20 different places to purchase it and that weeks current price.
I am also making and RGB list for ALL of the cartridges. This is mostly for the Imagine Machine users, BUT this will help everyone, (see below about designing in color with CCR)
I am making files for every image on every cartridge. So (I keep using this example because it is easy) I have made and Ariel from the Disney Cartridge. In this file is all of the seperate images in proper proportion to create Ariel. So you will open the file in CCR. It will have the proper RGB colors (Red, Green, Blue) Basically these are the proper colors for the red of Ariel's Hair, Green of her tail, etc... So if you have your CCR open you will see all of the parts to make her, all in proper proportion. Alot of people have commented that they are having size issues with CCR So this file that I am making will have all of the images in the right sizes. The file will be created in Imagine mode, this means you design in color so you can see what it will look like in color when you put your paper on your mat and cut it. If you are using the Imagine machine all you do then is open the file in the desktop version and click cut. (by the way the only difference visually between the online and desktop version that I have noticed is the CUT button on the right) If you are using any other machine, Expression, create, personal, E2 (new Expression 2 Annviersary edition) you should design in color then when you choose your machine to cut from, if it is not an imagine machine, then it will take away the color and show you the lines that it will actually cut. There will also be a picture of a cutting mat so you know where to place the paper and in what sizes of each color of paper you will need. This process of each image is taking me forever.... Over 200 cartridges and over 60 images on each.... But they are coming out great. So I would love for you all to add me to your facebook and follow me on your blogs so you will get these updates as I add them.
I will also be updating the Digital handbooks. I am adding the little keypad with the red button so you know where that page is on the keypad. I am also typing the RGB codes for Imagine users on the handbook. They will then be added as a digital PDF, so you can view then from your Ipad or tablet, or computer, alot easier than carrying all of your handbooks to a Crop!
I will also design layouts, cards, etc... when I do I will provide the files so you can make the same thing.
Now here is the catch to ALL of my files. I can make them and you can look at them, edit them, anything you want. I am not sharing the cartridge, just the file. SO YOU WILL STILL NEED TO PERSONALLY OWN THE CARTRIDGE TO BE ABLE TO CUT FROM IT. If you have a gypsy, it is the same you can share files and such, but you cant cut them unless you own it. While on that topic. Uploading cartridge to your CCR account. A few things to clear up. Youe files will be stored online as well as on your desktop. Other CCR users will NOT be able to view or use your files or account. Also when there are updates they will automatically be detected AND updated when you sign on (the longest this has taken me over the past few months is 2 minutes :)
So uploading your cartridge to CCR. a few ways. If you have a gypsy, you will connect it to your computer or Cricut machine and you can add all of your cartridges to your account so you will then be able to cut from them. Again you can use, design, and edit form any cartridge, but cannot cut from it unless you have added it to your account. If you do not own a gypsy, you will plug your Cricut machine into your Computer with a cable to the USB drive in your computer. You will then ONE by ONE add each cartridge to your Cricut and upload it to your CCR account. Then you are ready to go and have some fun.
On my website, my links are not connected yet, so every page you go to RIGHT NOW it will look the same, but bookmark it and check back often. You can use the toolbar to see what information WILL be available on my site. I feel this will be the greatest Cricut Resource out there. Also, PLEASE PLEASE let me know what you want to know about the Cricut, If you want to know soemthing I am sure others will too. So please let me know and I can add a page to help everyone. So I have attached the PDF CCR Help Guide. Please bookmark my other sites below... oh one more thing.
In celebration of this April with the launch of Cricut Craft Room and the New E2 Anniversary Edition Machine. I am giving away $1000.00 worth of prizes. I will be giving away a New E2 Machine, some of the newest Cricut Cartridges, Damask Decor, Everyday Pop-up cards, Elegant Edges....and more, Copic Markers, Cuttlebug embossing folders, clear stamps from my favorite companies, the little Cricut Plushies and so MUCH more. There will be a huge party over the next two weeks for all of these items. All winners will be announced at 10:00 PM (EST) on May 1st!
How to enter and win. Many ways. Comment on anything on any of my sites, each comment is one entry to win. Please only comment on each item once. Refer a friend and have them say "so and so" sent me. That counts as an entry for you and them. All referals and friend requests, followers, etc.... If you are already a blog follower or Facebook friend, you already have one entry! If you post a link on your blog or facebook, you get another entry. Each new person who requests this guide will also get an entry, if you get this, you already have one entry. Who ever sends the most referals will receive a GREAT prize. So you have exactly 2 weeks to get the word out there.
On Sunday May 1st all of my sites and links will go live by 10:00 PM. At this time all entries will be closed. On Monday May 2, 2011 I will annouce the winners and many different places and there will be surpises along the way. There will be a daily give away but who knows where it will pop up. So, be sure to be a follower everywhere that you can. All of the big prizes will happen on May 2nd. So bookmark them now and check back often! If you would like to be a sponsor and have your products included in the giveaways, please contact me so I can add your items and product lines to my 'Favorite Things' and all promos along My 2 week E2 & CCR celebration.
There will be random drawings for everything except the referals, those will be tallied. So even if you only enter in one spot you CAN win!
If you would like the CCR Help guide, please send me a blank email with the subject "CCR Guide" This will also count as an entry. If you already did, you already have that entry. Send that request to Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com
Remember on my website site AND BLOG, my dropdown extentions will not GO anywhere until May 1st.
Here are my links, now GO GO GO!
http://cricutcraftroom.com/
http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/
Email: Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cricutcraftroom#!/home.php
I want to be clear in all of the posting and information. I try to help everyone even beginers, so please don't feel as though I am talking down to you if you know what you are doing. Also I don't want to loose anyone by assuming that they know everything. Also in the Cricut Message Boards, I am sorry if I had offended anyone in the past by not including anyone or excluding anyone. My appoligies.
The following information is my opinion (or from my trials and errors) I have put these things together to help people. Some people already know these things, some people don't, some people won't like what I have to say or how I explain things, if so please do not be negative, just KINDLY ask that I remove you from my mailing list/facebook/blog. I do not want to offend or exclude ANYONE. ALL that I do ask is that you please share my link and facebook and blog information with others instead of my files. I try to be as factual as I can, I am only doing this to help people) Once Cricut posts the link to the CCR, you will download it to your computer. They will provide instructions for this I am sure. After that you will log into it with your same Cricut.com account so your same used name and password. You will design online, then you will have a desktop application to install. The online version is to design in and you can design from any computer, anywhere. BUT you can only CUT from 2 computers. This prevents people from sharing one accoutn and letting 50 people cut from thier cartridges. So you cannot share an account. Again you can design from ANY computer, but can only cut from 2 selected computers. I have also used my Ipad to do this with GoToMyPC. It is a paid app, so I am not sure if with the current litigation with 3rd party software if I can say that, but it does nothing to the Cricut machine... so, I can't really answer questions about GoToMyPC, I am working on a million projects and can't really provide tech support for that. As far as the other computer tablets go I believe from what I have heard if they are flash based (like CCR is) you can use your tablet. As far as phone apps go... I have no idea yet.
Here is why I am so busy..... I am currently working on a few things that will be on my website... ALL of this is Free. I just want to help and share. I appoligise in advance if I make any mistakes or misinterpretations, again I just want to help. If you do find a mistake in my information, please let me know so I can fix it. Thank you.
I have an inventory list for all of the Cricut Cartridges and future releases. In this list there will also be a price list updated weekly. So if you want to buy the New Damask Decor cartridge, you will go to that page on my website and you will see about 20 different places to purchase it and that weeks current price.
I am also making and RGB list for ALL of the cartridges. This is mostly for the Imagine Machine users, BUT this will help everyone, (see below about designing in color with CCR)
I am making files for every image on every cartridge. So (I keep using this example because it is easy) I have made and Ariel from the Disney Cartridge. In this file is all of the seperate images in proper proportion to create Ariel. So you will open the file in CCR. It will have the proper RGB colors (Red, Green, Blue) Basically these are the proper colors for the red of Ariel's Hair, Green of her tail, etc... So if you have your CCR open you will see all of the parts to make her, all in proper proportion. Alot of people have commented that they are having size issues with CCR So this file that I am making will have all of the images in the right sizes. The file will be created in Imagine mode, this means you design in color so you can see what it will look like in color when you put your paper on your mat and cut it. If you are using the Imagine machine all you do then is open the file in the desktop version and click cut. (by the way the only difference visually between the online and desktop version that I have noticed is the CUT button on the right) If you are using any other machine, Expression, create, personal, E2 (new Expression 2 Annviersary edition) you should design in color then when you choose your machine to cut from, if it is not an imagine machine, then it will take away the color and show you the lines that it will actually cut. There will also be a picture of a cutting mat so you know where to place the paper and in what sizes of each color of paper you will need. This process of each image is taking me forever.... Over 200 cartridges and over 60 images on each.... But they are coming out great. So I would love for you all to add me to your facebook and follow me on your blogs so you will get these updates as I add them.
I will also be updating the Digital handbooks. I am adding the little keypad with the red button so you know where that page is on the keypad. I am also typing the RGB codes for Imagine users on the handbook. They will then be added as a digital PDF, so you can view then from your Ipad or tablet, or computer, alot easier than carrying all of your handbooks to a Crop!
I will also design layouts, cards, etc... when I do I will provide the files so you can make the same thing.
Now here is the catch to ALL of my files. I can make them and you can look at them, edit them, anything you want. I am not sharing the cartridge, just the file. SO YOU WILL STILL NEED TO PERSONALLY OWN THE CARTRIDGE TO BE ABLE TO CUT FROM IT. If you have a gypsy, it is the same you can share files and such, but you cant cut them unless you own it. While on that topic. Uploading cartridge to your CCR account. A few things to clear up. Youe files will be stored online as well as on your desktop. Other CCR users will NOT be able to view or use your files or account. Also when there are updates they will automatically be detected AND updated when you sign on (the longest this has taken me over the past few months is 2 minutes :)
So uploading your cartridge to CCR. a few ways. If you have a gypsy, you will connect it to your computer or Cricut machine and you can add all of your cartridges to your account so you will then be able to cut from them. Again you can use, design, and edit form any cartridge, but cannot cut from it unless you have added it to your account. If you do not own a gypsy, you will plug your Cricut machine into your Computer with a cable to the USB drive in your computer. You will then ONE by ONE add each cartridge to your Cricut and upload it to your CCR account. Then you are ready to go and have some fun.
On my website, my links are not connected yet, so every page you go to RIGHT NOW it will look the same, but bookmark it and check back often. You can use the toolbar to see what information WILL be available on my site. I feel this will be the greatest Cricut Resource out there. Also, PLEASE PLEASE let me know what you want to know about the Cricut, If you want to know soemthing I am sure others will too. So please let me know and I can add a page to help everyone. So I have attached the PDF CCR Help Guide. Please bookmark my other sites below... oh one more thing.
In celebration of this April with the launch of Cricut Craft Room and the New E2 Anniversary Edition Machine. I am giving away $1000.00 worth of prizes. I will be giving away a New E2 Machine, some of the newest Cricut Cartridges, Damask Decor, Everyday Pop-up cards, Elegant Edges....and more, Copic Markers, Cuttlebug embossing folders, clear stamps from my favorite companies, the little Cricut Plushies and so MUCH more. There will be a huge party over the next two weeks for all of these items. All winners will be announced at 10:00 PM (EST) on May 1st!
How to enter and win. Many ways. Comment on anything on any of my sites, each comment is one entry to win. Please only comment on each item once. Refer a friend and have them say "so and so" sent me. That counts as an entry for you and them. All referals and friend requests, followers, etc.... If you are already a blog follower or Facebook friend, you already have one entry! If you post a link on your blog or facebook, you get another entry. Each new person who requests this guide will also get an entry, if you get this, you already have one entry. Who ever sends the most referals will receive a GREAT prize. So you have exactly 2 weeks to get the word out there.
On Sunday May 1st all of my sites and links will go live by 10:00 PM. At this time all entries will be closed. On Monday May 2, 2011 I will annouce the winners and many different places and there will be surpises along the way. There will be a daily give away but who knows where it will pop up. So, be sure to be a follower everywhere that you can. All of the big prizes will happen on May 2nd. So bookmark them now and check back often! If you would like to be a sponsor and have your products included in the giveaways, please contact me so I can add your items and product lines to my 'Favorite Things' and all promos along My 2 week E2 & CCR celebration.
There will be random drawings for everything except the referals, those will be tallied. So even if you only enter in one spot you CAN win!
If you would like the CCR Help guide, please send me a blank email with the subject "CCR Guide" This will also count as an entry. If you already did, you already have that entry. Send that request to Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com
Remember on my website site AND BLOG, my dropdown extentions will not GO anywhere until May 1st.
Here are my links, now GO GO GO!
http://cricutcraftroom.com/
http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/
Email: Erica@CricutCraftRoom.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cricutcraftroom#!/home.php
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