Uploading George and Basic Shapes Cartridge to Gypsy

Did you know that George is the only cart that you can only download/upload to your Gypsy through your Cricut machine. I call it the Funny Cart. In other words, you cannot upload/load your George cart to your Gypsy by simply plugging it to your Gypsy with the cable provided. You must place it on your Cricut machine, plug your Gypsy to your Cricut machine and follow the prompts on your Gypsy.
["Please ensure the Cricut cartridge is connected to the gypsy. Press "OK" when ready." ]
After pressing "OK" you get the following message:
["Gypsy could not read the cartridge! (that is because you do not have the cart connected to the linking cable, you have it on the Cricut machine) Please check the connection and click "OK" to try again. If you are trying to link "George & Basic Shapes", please click the "George" button."] Yes, there is a George button!
["To link "George & Basic Shapes": Plug "George" into your Cricut; Plug this Gypsy into your Cricut; Turn on your Cricut and wait for "George" to display on the screen; Press "OK"]

Project 12 March

Project 12 March
I created this layout using Becky Fleck's map for March/Project 12.
All the paper is Core'dinations except the white is DCWV.  During the month of March I created treat bags using the Cricut Expression and the Sesame Street cartridge for my Nephew Jonathan's first birthday! and for my Grandbaby Jasmine I created treat bags and purses using the Hello Kitty and the Forever Young cartridges. I also made marshmallow Hello Kitties under the direction of my BFF Abby and sent them to her.

Oh, I alsmost forgot I also decorated a plain bag as her gift bag using Hello Kitty cartridge.

Scrap'n Easel

Scrap'n Easel

Part I

a. box contents

b. setting your Scrap'n Easel

Your box arrives with its contents very nicely packaged.
note: you may click on the top of any picture to enlarge for a better view

Box Contents

After you open your box take out your Scrap'n Easel,  two (2) clear Grids, one (1) magnetic Ruler, one clear bag containing 16 super strong Neodymium Magnets, one clear bag containing Velcro Dots and your Instructions.

Scrap'n Easel in the open position

Move your two clear Grids, magnetic Ruler, Magnets, Velcro Dots and your Instructions to the side and open up your Scrap'n Easel.

Inserting the clear Grids

At this time you are ready to take your included clear Grids and insert them on the provided clear tabs on each/all corners on both panels of you Scrap'n Easel

It is a very easy process.  Just guide the Grids with you fingers.

This is what it looks like after both Grids have been placed in the corner tabs.

You are ready to work on it if you wish.

But there are a few more steps to setting it all up and looking at all the options you have.

Setting your Scrap'n Easel for the "Display" position

 Close you Scrap'n Easel and place towards you the thicker part-- it is very noticeable.

 Lift the Scrap'n Easel flap and push to attached (thicker) insert toward the bottom.

You may want to use a little bit of force here or use both hands to pull/push (depending on your body's position in relation to the Scrap'n Easel)-- it will not hurt it, promise!

 Top view of one side/flap of the Scrap'n Easel open.

Top view of both sides/flaps of the Scrap'n Easel open.

 This is a back view of your Scrap'n Easel in the Display position.

This is a front view of your Scrap'n Easel in the Display position.

Setting up your Scrap'n Easel for the "Work" position.

All you do is invert your Scrap'n Easel!

Yes, that easy. Flip over/invert and place on your table.

Now when you are ready to put it away you may close it down by releasing the adhered flaps and folding it.  In your package you receive a Velcro dot that you may use (I chose not to use it on mine) to secure it.

Adhere your Velcro Dot to the Tab Closure and to the opposite side of the back of your Srap'n Easel.

I hope this helped you set your Scrap'n Easel up.  Please come back to see Part II.

I will be showing you how I created a layout with the help of my Scrap'n Easel.

(this is where the magnetic ruler and magnets come in handy)

Part II

Creating a layout using your Scrap'n Easel

 First Step:  I placed my 12"x12" piece of PP on my Scrap'n Easel and held it secure with to magnets.

 Step Two: I placed the magnetic ruler at 11 1/2" from bottom up using the lines on the grid and ensuring that my magnetic ruler and my PP matched at the 1" and 12" marks.

 Step Three: Since my second layer/paper was sized at 11"x11" I wanted to make sure that my paper was centered or squared.  The ruler and the Grid helped me accomplish just that.

Here (above) you can see that my white paper sits right on the 1/2" and the 11 1/2" marks (sides and bottom) and that I am securing it using 4 of the Magnets.

 Step Four: Now I want to place my photo mat and align it vertically.  Using the magnetic Ruler I guided the Ruler using the Grid.

 Here you can see that not only was I able to align it vertically, but at the 2" from top to bottom.

Step Five: For this step I want to place/line up a piece of "notebook" paper across.  Once again, using the magnetic Ruler I was able to accomplish that.

 Step Six: By holding everything in place with the Magnets I was able to design my layout up to the placement of my die cuts.  I wanted to see which die was the best size for my layout. I was able to take and add pieces until I was satisfied with one or the right size.

Step Seven: Here the magnetic Ruler was used again to guide me in placing my title in a straight line.

Love that!

Step Eight: Now that I am satisfied with the placement I started permanently adhering all my pieces.

 Last Step: After adhering everything and adding bits and pieces and some sewing, I am ready to use my Scrap'n Easel to take my pictures!

Thanks for visiting and I hope this tutorial helps you get the best out of your Scrap'n Easel!

Bounce For Autism

Happy Happy Joy Joy posted the following
http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/2010/04/special-request-for-autism-awareness.html
and here is my Two Page Layout
I used Cricut cartridges My Community, A Word Party for the gift, and Don Juan for the letters. The black paper is from DCWV and the rest is Core'dinations.

MPS Pink, Green and Black Contest

I guess there is always a first... and this project for me has many firsts...
First Card
First time using Wild Card cartridge
First time using a stamp on a project
First time using Copic markers
First time using Stickles

Ingredients:

Cricut Expression

Cricut Design Studio software

Cricut Wild Card cartridge

Forever Young cartridge

DCWV - black cardstock

Core'dinations - grassroots/green cardstock

? - white cardstock

Stamps Happen - Right Accessories stamp

Archival Ink (the wrong ink, I discovered!)

Copic Sketch Markers- 100, 0, W5, YG03, R20

Stickles - Cotton Candy (on flowers)

Therm O Web - foam square (for flower)

Double sided tape

Tacky glue