Cricut lovers guide to Design Studio

Hello Thursday - January 2012

2012-01-28T18:54:00.000+10:00

I'm so late with the Hello Thursday carts! So without further ado, here they are..

10 new carts this month:

Baby Shower (Events)
Bridal Shower (Events)
Elmo & Friends Holiday
Fun in the Sun (Lite)
Giant Flowers (Projects)
Greeting Cards Inside & Out (Imagine Art)
Letter Envy (Circle Exclusive)
My Quiet Book (Projects)
Olé
Type Candy Font

It looks like there are no carts being retired this month!

No sign of the Design Studio update yet (or the December one either).

Baby Shower

Bridal Shower

Elmo & Friends Holiday

Fun in the Sun

Giant Flowers

Greeting Cards Inside & Out

Letter Envy

My Quiet Book

Olé

Type Candy

Fonts list - January update

2012-01-28T14:08:00.005+10:00

The Fonts list has been updated to include the fonts on the January carts:

A4 Size - http://www.box.com/s/cszps6o7op5vghylt

US letter Size - http://www.box.com/s/titgvjmbeluls7zvo2zm

January additions only - http://www.box.com/s/ncqtqlqraimjmy2ryhxy

Using DS files in Cricut Craft Room

2012-01-07T00:18:00.000+10:00

Do you have DS files that you'd like to use in Cricut Craft Room? If you have a Gypsy you can now convert them and Import them into CCR.

For full instructions please visit my CCR blog at http://cricutcraftroomblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/importing-design-studio-and-gypsy-files.html

Full list of Cricut Cartridges

2011-12-22T21:47:00.000+10:00

Here’s the full list of carts as of January 2012
I count 398!

Cartridge Name	Type	Digital Cart available?	Physical Cart Retired
3 Birds on Parade	3 Birds	Yes
3D Bows	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
3D Chinese Lanterns	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
3D Hats	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
3D Ornaments	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
3D Pinwheels	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
50 States	Classmates	Yes	Mar 2011
9 Months	Lite	Yes
A Child’s Year		Yes
Accent Essentials
All Mixed Up		Yes	May 2010
All Occasions Cake Art	Martha Stewart	Yes
All Sports		Yes
All Wrapped Up	Imagine Art	Yes
Alphalicious		Yes
(American) Alphabet	E2	Yes
Ancestry	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Animal Kingdom		Yes	Feb 2011
April Showers	Seasonal	Yes
Arrows	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Art Nouveau		Yes
Art Philosophy	CTMH
Ashlyn’s Alphabet		Yes
Audrey	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Australia	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Autumn Celebrations		Yes
Baby Boutique (Teresa Collins)	Imagine Art	Yes
Baby Steps		Yes
Baby Shower	Events
Banners	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Base Camp		Yes	Nov 2010
Baseball	Solutions	Yes	Jul 2010
Basketball	Solutions	Yes	Jul 2010
Batman: The Brave and the Bold		Yes	Dec 2011
Beep Beep	Lite	Yes
Berries & Cream	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Best Friends	Imagine Art	Yes
Best Images of 2006	Exclusive to HSN	Yes
Best Images of 2007	Exclusive to HSN	Yes
Best Images of 2008		Yes
Best Images of 2009		Yes
Best Images of 2010		Yes
Best of Pixar	Disney/Pixar	Yes
Best of Times	Creative Memories (Bundled with CM Expression 2)
Better Together	Imagine Art	Yes
Beyond Birthdays		Yes	Oct 2010
Bicycling	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Billionaire	Lite	Yes
Birthday Bash		Yes
Birthday Cakes	Cake	Yes
Birthday Cake Art	Martha Stewart	Yes
B is for Boy	Lite	Yes
Black & White (Teresa Collins)	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Blackletter	Solutions	Yes	Feb 2010
Blast Off	Imagine Art	Yes
Block Party	Lite	Yes
Bloom	Lite	Yes
Blossom	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Botanicals	Lite	Yes
Boys Will Be Boys		Yes
Bridal Shower	Events
Bubblegum Stripes	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Bucaneer	Imagine Art	Yes
Bump in the Night	Lite	Yes
Cake Basics	Cake	Yes
Cake Everyday Sampler	Cake
Cake Seasonal Sampler	Cake
Calligraphy Collection		Yes
Campin Critters		Yes
Camp Out	Solutions	Yes	Feb 2011
Car Decals		Yes	Apr 2011
Carousel	Lite	Yes
Cars	Disney/Pixar	Yes	Jun 2011
Celebrate with Flourish	Lite	Yes	Jan 2011
Celebrations		Yes
Cheerful Seasons	Creative Memories
Chemistry Icons	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Cherry Limeade	Lite	Yes
Chess Set	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Chic & Scary - Teresa Collins	Seasonal	Yes
Chore Chart	Lite	Yes
Christmas	Solutions		Feb 2010
Christmas Cards	Seasonal	Yes
Christmas Cheer		Yes	May 2010
Christmas Collage (Teresa Collins)	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Christmas Holly (Teresa Collins)	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Christmas Ornaments (Teresa Collins)	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Christmas Sentiments (Teresa Collins)	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Christmas Village	Seasonal	Yes
Christmas Wish	Imagine Colors & Patterns
Cindy Loo		Yes
(Cricut) Classic Font	Bundled with Cricut Personal	Yes
Country Carnival	Imagine Art	Yes
Country Life		Yes
County Fair	HSN Exclusive	Yes
Crash! Boom! Pow!	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Create a Critter		Yes
Cricut Craft Room Basics	Free CCR Digital cart. CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
(Cricut) Decals	Preloaded on E2 Anniversary Edition
Cricut Essentials	Preloaded on E2 Anniversary Edition	Yes
Cricut Everyday	Circle Exclusive
Cricut Font & Basic Shapes	Free with Cricut Mini.	Yes
Crocs Rule	Lite	Yes
Cupcake	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes
Cupcake Wrappers	Lite	Yes
Cursive 101	Classmate	Yes
Cuttin’ Up		Yes
Daisy Chain
Damask Decor		Yes
Deck the Halls (Teresa Collins)	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Designer’s Calendar		Yes
Destinations		Yes
Digital Numbers	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Dinosaur Tracks		Yes	Jun 2011
Disney Classics	Disney/Pixar	Yes
Don Juan	Bundled with Cricut Create	Yes
Doodlecharms		Yes
Doodletype		Yes	Apr 2011
Dreams Come True	Disney	Yes
Dude!	Lite	Yes
Easter 2010	Seasonal	Yes
Elegant Cakes	Cake	Yes
Elegant Cake Art	Martha Stewart	Yes
Elegant Edges		Yes
Elise	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Elmo & Friends Holiday	Seasonal	Yes
Elmo's Party		Yes
Enjoy the Seasons	Imagine Art	Yes
Everyday Paper Dolls		Yes
Everyday Pop-Up Cards		Yes
Fabulous Finds	Projects & Events	Yes	Nov 2010
Fancy Frames
Fast Food	Lite
Father's Day	Seasonal	Yes
Feeling Groovy	Lite	Yes
Fiesta	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Florals Embellished		Yes
Floral Emporium	Imagine
Flower Shoppe	Projects & Events	Yes
Forever Young		Yes	Dec 2011
Formal Occasion		Yes
Four Legged Friends	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes
French Manor	Circle Exclusive
Freshly Picked		Yes
From My Kitchen		Yes
Fun in the Sun	Lite
Funny Faces	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
George & Basic Shapes	Bundled with Cricut Personal	Yes
Germany	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Giant Flowers	Projects
Gingerbread	Seasonal	Yes
Girls Makeup Party	Projects & Events	Yes
Give a Hoot		Yes
Gnomes and Mushrooms	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Go Canada
Going Places		Yes
Graphically Speaking		Yes
Greek Alphabet	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Greeting Cards Inside & Out	Imagine Art
Groovy Times		Yes
Gypsy Font	Preloaded on Gypsy
Gypsy Wanderings	Preloaded on Gypsy
H2O	Seasonal	Yes
Handy Man	Lite	Yes
Hannah Montana	Disney	Yes
Happily Ever After	Disney	Yes
Happy Graduation	Seasonal	Yes
Happy Hauntings		Yes
Hello Kitty Font
Hello Kitty Greetings
Heirloom	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Heritage		Yes
Hey Diddle Diddle	Imagine	Yes
Holiday Cakes	Cake	Yes
Holiday Gift Tags	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Holiday Silhouettes (Teresa Collins)	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Home Accents	Solutions	Yes	Feb 2011
Home Decor	Solutions	Yes	Feb 2011
Hoot ‘n’ Holler	Lite	Yes
Hopscotch	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Human Body	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Imagine More	Imagine Art	Yes
Imagine More Cards	Imagine Art	Yes
Independence Day	Seasonal	Yes
Indie Art	Solutions	Yes	Sep 2010
Industrial Glow	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Inspired Heart	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes
Jasmine		Yes
Jewish Icons	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Jolly Holidays	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes
Joys of the Season		Yes	Mar 2011
JT	Imagine Art	Yes
Jubilee		Yes
Just a Note	E2
Just Because Cards		Yes
Karate	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Kate's ABC's		Yes
Kate's Kitchen	Imagine Art	Yes
Keystone
Labels	Digital	Yes
Lacy Labels	Lite	Yes
Learning Curve	Classmate	Yes	Mar 2011
Letter Envy Font	Circle Exclusive
Life is a Beach		Yes
Life's a Party	3 Birds	Yes
Live Simply	Lite	Yes
Locker Talk		Yes	Dec 2010
Lori’s Garden	Imagine Art	Yes
Los Angeles	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Lovely Floral	Lite	Yes
Love Struck	Seasonal	Yes
Love You a Latte	Lite	Yes
Luau	Seasonal	Yes
Lyrical Letters		Yes
Makin’ the Grade		Yes	June 2010
Masks - Animals	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Meow	Lite	Yes
Mickey & Friends	Disney	Yes
Mickey Font	Disney	Yes	Jun 2011
Mini Monograms		Yes	Jun 2010
Mini Monsters		Yes
Missionary Icons	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Mother’s Day 2010	Seasonal	Yes
Mother's Day Bouquet	Seasonal
Movie Night	Digital	Yes
Mr Frosty	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Musical Instruments	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Mustaches and Glasses	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
My Community	Classmate	Yes
My Quiet Book	Projects
Mystical Garden	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
My World	Classmate	Yes
Nate's ABC's		Yes
New Arrival		Yes	Dec 2010
New England Shore	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes	Dec 2010
New Orleans Party	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
New Testament
New Years Eve 2012	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Nifty Fifties		Yes
Noah's ABC Animals
Notebook Doodles	Imagine
Nursery Rhymes		Yes
Nursery Tails	Imagine Art	Yes
October 31st	Seasonal	Yes
Office Help		Yes
Old West		Yes
Olé
Once Upon a Princess		Yes
Opposites Attract		Yes	Jun 2011
Ornamental Iron		Yes	Apr 2011
Ornamental Iron 2		Yes
Pack Your Bags		Yes
Page Pals	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Pagoda		Yes	Dec 2011
Paisley		Yes	Dec 2011
Paper Doll Dress Up		Yes
Paper Lace		Yes
Paper Lace 2		Yes
Paper Pups		Yes	Apr 2010
Paper Trimmings	Circle Exclusive
Party Picks and Pennants	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Pet Shop	Lite		Dec 2010
Philadelphia	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Phrases		Yes
Picturesque		Yes
Pink Journey		Yes	Dec 2011
Plantin SchoolBook	Bundled with Cricut Expression	Yes
Playtime	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes	Dec 2010
Political Parties	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Pooh and Friends	Disney	Yes
Pooh Font Set	Disney	Yes	Jun 2011
Pop-Up Neighborhood	Circle Exclusive
Potpourri Basket
Preserves		Yes
Princess Party	Projects & Events	Yes
Printing 101	Classmate	Yes	Apr 2011
Printing Press		Yes	Apr 2010
Pumpkin Carving	Seasonal	Yes
Quarter Note	Exclusive to Michaels	Yes
Recess	Lite	Yes
Reminisce Accents	Creative Memories
Ribbons & Rosettes
Robot Party	Projects & Events	Yes
Robotz		Yes
Rock Princess		Yes	Dec 2010
Roman Numerals	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Sampler
San Francisco	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Sans Serif	Solutions	Yes	Feb 2010
Santas Village	Imagine Art
Savory	Lite	Yes
Scandinavian Christmas Cards	Seasonal	Yes
Sea Birds & Fish	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Sea Shells	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Seasonal Cake Art	Martha Stewart	Yes
Sentimentals		Yes	Dec 2011
Serenade	Solutions	Yes	Jan 2011
Sesame Street Font	Sesame Street	Yes
Sesame Street Friends	Sesame Street	Yes
Sesame Street Seasons	Sesame Street	Yes
Shall we Dance?	Circle Exclusive
Simply Charmed		Yes
Simply Scarecrow	Seasonal	Yes
Simply Sweet		Yes
Slumber Party	Lite	Yes
Smiley Cards	Available through Gypsy download page only for Gypsies registered before 1 Nov 2010	Yes
Snapshot: Everyday	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Snapshot: Nature	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Snapshot: Texture	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Snow Angel	Imagine Art	Yes
Snow Day	Seasonal
Snow Friends	Seasonal	Yes
Soccer	Solutions	Yes	Aug 2010
Solar System	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Something to Celebrate		Yes
Songbird		Yes
Sophie	Circle Exclusive
Sophisticated	Teresa Collins	Yes
Space Party	Projects & Events	Yes
Speaking of Fall	Classmate	Yes	Jun 2011
Speaking of School	Classmate	Yes	Jan 2011
Speaking of Winter	Classmate	Yes	Jan 2011
Splish Splash	Lite	Yes
SpongeBob Squarepants	Nickelodeon	Yes
Sports Mania		Yes
Spring Fever - Holiday	Sampler
Spring Fever - Seasonal	Sampler
Spring - Holiday	Sampler
Spring Holiday Cards	Seasonal	Yes
Spring - Seasonal	Sampler
Stamped		Yes	Mar 2010
Stamping	Solutions	Yes	Mar 2011
Stand and Salute		Yes
Stars	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Stencil	Project
Stone Script	Solutions	Yes	Sep 2010
StoreFront		Yes
Storks Delivery	Creative Memories
Storybook		Yes
Straight from the Nest		Yes
Street Sign	Solutions	Yes
Stretch your Imagination		Yes
Sugar and Spice	Lite	Yes
Summer Bliss - Holiday	Sampler
Summer Bliss - Seasonal	Sampler
Summer Celebrations		Yes
Summer in Paris	Seasonal	Yes
Summer Vacation	Seasonal	Yes
Superman		Yes	Dec 2011
Sweater Weather	Lite
Sweethearts		Yes
Sweet Shop	Lite	Yes
Sweet Tooth Boxes	Projects & Events	Yes
Sweet Treats		Yes
Tags, Bags, Boxes & more		Yes	Mar 2010
Tear Drop		Yes	Oct 2010
Texture	Imagine
Thanksgiving	Seasonal	Yes
Thanksgiving Table Decor	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
The Good old Days	Imagine
This & That	Creative Memories
Tie the Knot		Yes
Tinker Bell & Friends	Disney	Yes	Jun 2011
'Tis the Season	Creative Memories
Track and Field	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Traveler	Creative Memories
Trim the Tree	Seasonal	Yes
Toy Story	Disney/Pixar	Yes
Twinkle Toes	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes
Type Candy Font
Ultimate Creative Series
Varsity Letter	Lite	Yes
Very Merry Tags	Seasonal	Yes
Victorian Romance
Vintage Damask	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Vintage Papers	Imagine Colors & Patterns	Yes
Walk in My Garden		Yes	Dec 2011
Wall Decor and More		Yes
Wedding	Solutions	Yes	Feb 2011
When It’s Cold Outside	Seasonal	Yes
Wild Card		Yes
Wildlife	Lite	Yes
Winter Frolic		Yes
Winter Lace	Seasonal	Yes
Winter's In the Air - Holiday	Sampler
Winter's In the Air - Seasonal	Sampler
Winter Woodland		Yes
Word Bubbles	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
Word Builders: A Garden of Words	Classmate	Yes	Jan 2011
Word Builders: A Word Party	Classmate	Yes	Mar 2011
Word Builders: An Ocean of Words	Classmate	Yes	Jan 2011
Word Collage	Projects & Events	Yes
Wrap It Up
Yee-Haw	Lite	Yes
Yummy	Imagine Art	Yes
Zodiac	CCR Exclusive - Digital only	Yes
ZooBalloo		Yes	Aug 2010
Zoo Day	Lite – Walmart exclusive	Yes

Fonts list updated for December

2011-12-16T15:58:00.002+10:00

I have added a sample of the font from Creative Memories This & That cart to the Fonts list.

I have also added the font from the Baby Boutique cart that I missed. Thanks Arlene (scrappinintoronto) for letting me know!

Here's the samples:

Here's the links:

Download the full International A4 size version here: http://www.box.com/s/q952vf374321t32j43rb

Download the full US letter size version here: http://www.box.com/s/ntoc4t3tqqqhosjc9jmt

Download the additions only version here: http://www.box.com/s/gjbhufdbgtv5xi8g8ce7

Hello Thursday December 2011

2011-12-16T13:12:00.001+10:00

Hello Thursday has been posted. Here's the link to the cricut.com announcement if you didn't get the email: http://www.cricut.com/thursday/hello/?utm_source=hellothursday_12_11&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HelloThursday

There are four new carts this month, two of them Imagine carts.

They are:

Good Old Days (Imagine Art)
Notebook Doodles (Imagine Patterns)
This & That (Creative Memories Exclusive)
Victorian Romance

PC have also released four more of the existing cartridges digitally. They are Art Nouveau, Chic & Scary, Simply Scarecrows and Something to Celebrate. These digital carts can only be used with Cricut Craft Room or the Gypsy. (Unless PC make a way for Design Studio to recognise that you own the digital cart.)

There are eight cartridges retiring this month. They are:

Batman - The Brave and the Bold
Forever Young
Pagoda
Paisley
Pink Journey
Sentimentals
Superman
Walk in my Garden

Here's the screen shots of the new carts (Click on the image to go to the Cricut Blog post to see some amazing projects created with the new carts):

October and November Cartridges

2011-12-07T08:56:00.001+10:00

Just a quick heads up to let you know that the October and November carts have now been added to Design Studio.

Download them from http://www.cricut.com/cds/Update.aspx

Latest version numbers of Cricut machines and software

2011-11-27T12:00:00.002+10:00

In case you're wondering if you're up to date.....

The latest version numbers are:

Cricut Design Studio - Program: 1.0.404220.0

Cricut Design Studio Cartridge Content: V111205

Cricut Craft Room: v1.0 Build 116

Cricut Sync: 2.0.5.3

E2: 0065:0017:0240

Gypsy: Version 1.4 (0211:0232) - (Firmware = 0211. Content = 0232)

Imagine: 0117:0035:0239:202A

Machine Firmware:
Cricut Expression firmware: 2.43

Cricut Cake firmware: 2.43 (Select the Expression when updating the firmware via Design Studio)

Cricut Create firmware: 1.54

Cricut Cake mini: 1.54 (Select the Create when updating the firmware via Design Studio)

Cricut Personal firmware: 1.34

To find out what version you are running:

Design Studio - Program: From within Design Studio select Help, About.

You'll see this box:

Design Studio - Cartridge Content - That depends on where you saved the Cartridge content download file. Do a search on your computer for FontUpdate_V111205.exe. If you don't have that file, you're not up to date.

Gypsy - Click the wrench icon on the welcome screen. You will see the version number in the bottom left corner of the screen.

Cricut Craft Room - Open the desktop version of CCR and look in the bottom left corner of the screen.

Changing your user name on the Cricut messageboard

2011-11-25T22:34:00.000+10:00

I've noticed since the latest messageboard update that new members names have a long series of numbers after them. If you'd like to change your username to something else it's very easy. Here's how you do it:

First, make sure you are logged into the messageboard.

At the top of the screen (it doesn't matter which forum you're viewing) click on My Profile

At the next screen (the Control Panel) click on Edit Profile

The first option on that page is your display name. Delete the current name and type in the name you want displayed on the messageboard, then click the Save button at the bottom of the screen.

You'll be taken back to the Control Panel screen. To return to the messageboard click on the Cricut Community banner at the top of the screen.

Wow!!!! - What a huge reaction!!

2011-11-22T12:22:00.000+10:00

I have to say a huge THANK YOU to the wonderful Joy from Obsessed with Scrapbooking for mentioning my little old Fonts list on her blog.

The reaction has been amazing and the comments have been very much appreciated.

Thank you to all of you who commented and big hugs to all my new followers!

Cricut Fonts list - November update

2011-11-19T10:38:00.002+10:00

I have added 3 new carts to the Cricut Fonts list. You'll find samples of Cricut Craft Room Basic, Cricut Font and Basic Shapes and Greek Alphabet.

Download the full International A4 size version here: http://www.box.com/s/lke25bzcqgo39y6t0940
Download the full US letter size version here: http://www.box.com/s/gtxxdxbnzn8cta2xct6x
Download the additions only version here: http://www.box.com/s/etxy892ftbo7jbyb0nsp

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Hello Thursday - November 2011

2011-11-18T16:18:00.001+10:00

Just two new Cricut carts to show you this month.

The first is called Cricut Font and Basic Shapes and comes free with the Cricut Mini. This is a digital cart which is available through Cricut Craft Room. There are three fonts on this cartridge.

The second is a seasonal cart called Snow Day.

The carts have now been added to the DS. Get the Cartridge content Update here: http://www.cricut.com/cds/Update.aspx

Retired carts - November

It's time to say goodbye to more carts this month. If they're on your wish list don't waste any time looking for them:

Jasmine
Tie the Knot
My Community
Graphically Speaking
A Child's Year
Old West
Sesame Street Font
Simply Sweet

I'll be updating the Cricut Fonts list soon and will post when I'm done.

And now for something completely different. In the next couple of days I'll be doing my first ever giveaway. If you like digital scrapbooking software then keep a look out because I'll be giving away a copy of a fantastic program called My Memories Suite. Stay tuned for more info on that!

Fonts list update - October 2011

2011-10-22T12:53:00.000+10:00

I have added the font samples from the carts announced this month. There are fonts on Go Canada, 'Tis the Season, Noah's ABC Animals, Ribbons & Rosettes and Sweater Weather.

Here's a preview:

Download the full list in Letter size paper here: http://www.box.net/shared/zy54698cbthp4gs3o4vc
Download the full list in A4 size paper here: http://www.box.net/shared/tfvc6xvrbqx7zl02uqu8
Download just the October additions here: http://www.box.net/shared/8godt3094d9jsolqg47c

Feel free to share my files by directing your friends to this blog. :)

Enjoy!

Hello Thursday - October 2011

2011-10-22T11:00:00.002+10:00

Wow! Hello Thursday is on steroids this month! There are 13 new carts. And they are a great mix of full carts, Lite Carts, Project Carts and Imagine carts.

Here's the list - previews are below.

Imagine carts
Christmas Wish - Colors & Patterns - Exclusive to Cricut.com
Floral Emporium - Colors & Patterns - Exclusive to Cricut.com
Santas Village - Art cartridge

Lite Carts - Exclusive to Walmart and Cricut.com
Fast Food
Pet Shop
Sweater Weather

Full carts
Go Canada - Exclusive to Michaels Canada
New Testament
Noah's ABC Animals- Exclusive to Michaels
Paper Trimmings - Exclusive to current Cricut Circle members
Ribbons & Rosettes
'Tis the Season - Exclusive to Creative Memories

Project carts
Stencil

All of the carts have made their way to Cricut Craft Room. They have also been added to Design Studio. Link here: http://www.cricut.com/cds/Update.aspx

Note: The Imagine carts won't show up in Design Studio.

Cartridges that have been announced as retiring are:

Billionaire
Block Party
Chore Chart
Handyman
Lovely Floral
Savory
Slumber Party
Splish Splash

Fast Food

So, which ones are on your wish list?

I'm so behind! Septembers Hello Thursday

2011-10-20T23:22:00.000+10:00

I love going on vacation but it's so hard to get back into the groove when you get back! I have a lot of catching up to do and I have to be quick! Today is Hello Thursday and I haven't even posted last months carts! So without further ado...

Two new carts for September.... Scandinavian Christmas Cards (a Seasonal cart) and Hey Diddle Diddle (an Imagine cart). Both have been added to the Design Studio Cartridge Content Update (previously known as the Font Pack).

Stay tuned for Octobers Hello Thursday. It's huge!!!!!

Some blatant cross promotion!

2011-08-30T00:46:00.000+10:00

You all know how much I love Design Studio right? But you also know I love Cricut Craft Room too and co-produce a blog dedicated to that program.... right????

Well, if you're also using CCR you might be interested to know that Scrapalette and I just posted our first CCR challenge on the blog. The prize is any cartridge from CricutRewards.com

Head on over to http://cricutcraftroomblog.blogspot.com/ if you'd like more information!

Here's the project Scrapalette made for the challenge.

Missed a cart on the Font List!

2011-08-23T14:23:00.000+10:00

Huge thanks to Dawn (dragonfly50) for letting me know I'd missed the font from Paper Lace 2!!!

I have added it to the list but it won't be uploaded until the next lot of carts that have fonts on them are released.

In the mean time I have created a separate PDF with just the font sample from Paper Lace 2.

Here's the link:

http://www.box.net/shared/15giqkmt39xiv5eigh26

And here's what it looks like.

July & August carts are now added to the Font Pack

2011-08-21T17:49:00.000+10:00

You can download the latest Font Pack from http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx

The following carts are in the latest update:

Chic and Scary

Art Nouveau

Close to my Heart - Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle

Simply Scarecrows

Something to Celebrate

Sophie

Hello Thursday - August 2011

2011-08-20T18:13:00.000+10:00

Just the one cart for Hello Thursday this month. But if you like Teresa Collins and/or Halloween you'll probably love it!

Her new Seasonal cartridge is called Chic and Scary.

We don't really do Halloween in a big way in Australia yet so this one probably won't be high on my list. However, there are some days where this image would be quite appropriate in my house. :)

There are eight carts retiring this month. They are:

My World
Playtime
Sesame St Friends
Hannah Montana
Jolly Holidays
Disney Princesses Dreams Come True
Cupcake
Inspired Heart

See you next month!

Font list updated for July 2011 carts

2011-08-15T17:34:00.000+10:00

The July fonts have been added to Cricut Craft Room so finally I can share the new Fonts list with you.

Enjoy!

Full US version

Full A4 version

Additions only version

Happy Birthday to Scrapalette!

2011-08-14T14:25:00.001+10:00

Head on over to Scapalette's blog and wish her a Happy Birthday and you'll be in the running to win the cart of your choice from Cricut Rewards!

Around the Block with scrapalette: Happy Birthday to me! But, you could be the one ma...: "Yes, today is my birthday! And I wanted to show you a cute little cake made with a tea light. The basic instructions are from SplitCoastStam..."

A note about the Cricut Circle

2011-08-02T18:09:00.001+10:00

There has been some confusion about which cart new members will receive when they join the Circle. I have confirmed the details with PC and here is the info:

Going forward all new never joined before Circle members will receive French Manor in their Welcome Pack, not Sophie.

~~At some point after this quarter (Aug - Oct) has finished Sophie will be added to Circle Rewards and you will be able to get it from there.~~

Edited to add new info:

Sophie will be available to order from Cricut Rewards once PC commence mailing out the carts to existing members.

Hello Thursday - July 2011

2011-07-29T23:30:00.002+10:00

There are five new Cricut carts this month. They are:

Art Nouveau
Art Philosophy - Exclusive to Close to My Heart. Includes 3 stamp sets plus other embellishments. Click here to find a consultant.
Simply Scarecrows - Seasonal
Something to Celebrate
Sophie (Cricut Circle Exclusive for existing members. New members get French Manor)

Click here for more info on joining the Cricut Circle!

The carts haven't been added to Design Studio yet. I'll update this post when they are available there.

I'll update the fonts list once the carts have been added to DS or CCR. It looks like there's 6 new fonts to be added!!

No word on any discontinued carts this month.

Here's a preview of the new carts.

Art Nouveau

Art Philosophy

Simply Scarecrows

Something to Celebrate

Sophie

June carts have been added to Design Studio

2011-07-13T16:55:00.002+10:00

All the carts released in June have finally been added to Design Studio.

Go to http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx to download the Font Pack!

Sadly, the handbooks haven't been added to the cartridge library yet...

A new blog - all about Cricut Craft Room

2011-07-13T00:17:00.001+10:00

Just wanted to let you all know that I have another blog you might find useful.

Fellow Bug Guide and message board member Scrapalette and I are putting together a blog that is dedicated to Cricut Craft Room.

If you have access to CCR or want to get ready for its release please head on over to http://cricutcraftroomblog.blogspot.com/ and check it out!

I won't be abandoning this blog! I love both programs and plan on spending time on both of them.

About to do some major design work on my Blog

2011-06-28T13:45:00.002+10:00

So I thought I'd let you all know just in case it all goes pear shaped.....

Wish me luck!!!

All finished for now and no major dramas! Must have been all the coffee I drank!!

Font list updated for June carts

2011-06-24T22:11:00.004+10:00

I have updated the font list to include Ornamental Iron 2, Teresa Collins Sophisticated and Creative Memories Traveler.

There is one small error. Font 2 on the Sophisticated cart has the shadow, not Font 1 as I have noted.

Links to the various files are here: http://myfaqcricutds.blogspot.com/2011/02/carts-with-fonts-list-updated-for.html

Enjoy!

Can you help Scrapalette?

2011-06-24T13:47:00.005+10:00

Can you help Scrapalette win an Imagine?

Cricut Direct are giving away an Imagine on their Facebook Page

All you need to do is visit their page, click their Like button (if you haven't already) then go to this photo and press the Like button on it too.

Here's her cute project:

Thanks heaps!

Hello Thursday - June 2011 - 3rd of 3!

2011-06-24T12:58:00.009+10:00

Wow! Talk about leaving the best till last...

Here's the final installment of Hello Thursday for June.

8 amazing new carts. I can't wait to get my hands on Flower Shoppe. A friend of mine (thanks Sharon!!!) recently taught me how to make flowers using a hand drawn spiral shape. This cart is going to make that job so much easier.

Provocraft have introduced two new cartridge lines. Look out for Project carts (P) and Events carts (E).

Don't forget to head over to the Cricut blog and take a look at all the great projects made using the new carts!

Cricut Blog

So, the 8 new carts are:

Fancy Frames (P)
Flower Shoppe (P)
Girl's Makeup Party (E)
Princess Party (E)
Robot Party (E)
Space Party (E)
Sweet Tooth Boxes (P)
Word Collage (P)

And, they are all available to buy now from Cricut.com for $29.99 each!!!!!

So here they are...

Fancy Frames

Flower Shoppe

Girl's Makeup Party

Princess Party

Robot Party

Space Party

Sweet Tooth Boxes

Word Collage

Hello Thursday - June 2011 - 2nd of 3!!

2011-06-17T14:55:00.003+10:00

Here's the second of the June Hello Thursday cart releases.

Like last weeks releases they have not been added to DS or the Gypsy yet. Nor have the handbooks been loaded to the Cartridge library at cricut.com.

More carts being retired this week too:

Tinkerbell & Friends
Cars
Pooh Font Sent
Mickey FontSet
Happily Ever After
Dinosaur Tracks

Phrases

Sophisticated (by Teresa Collins)

Summer Celebrations

Autumn Celebrations

Traveler

Exclusive to Creative Memories

Ornamental Iron 2

Hello Thursday - June 2011 - 1st of 3!!

2011-06-11T12:58:00.000+10:00

Looks like we're in for a real treat this month as there will be three Hello Thursday cartridge releases!

If you didn't receive the Hello Thursday email you can view it here: http://www.cricut.com/blast/ht060911.html

You might notice that Hello Thursday has had a facelift. Make sure you check out the Look Books for each cart. They include images from the cart and a one minute video!

There are two cartridges being retired this month. They are Speaking of Fall and Opposites Attract.

The carts being released in the first of the three Hello Thursdays are:

9 Months
Love You a Latte
Recess
Sweet Shop
County Fair

Check out the pics below.

9 Months

County Fair

(Available exclusively at HSN June 15)

Love You a Latte

Recess

Sweet Shop

Design Studio - March and April carts available to download

2011-05-27T09:10:00.002+10:00

The Design Studio font pack has been updated to include the March and April cart releases!

Latest update is FontUpdate_110412.exe. Click on the second Download button. Remember to save the download to your computer, then run the install file from there.

It looks like all the new carts have again been placed in the font category.

The download page has also had a bit of a face lift. Clicking on any of the cart names will take you to the Cricut.com shopping page where you can see some of the images and put it in your shopping cart to purchase.

Here's the link: http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx

We're still waiting for the cartridge handbooks to be uploaded.

Font list is finally updated!

2011-05-23T17:01:00.000+10:00

With the release of April's Hello Thursday I can finally release the latest version of the Cricut Carts with Fonts list.

There was only one cart (American Alphabet) with a font in the April release (out of 17 carts!).

The carts haven't been added to Design Studio yet, but luckily they were added to Cricut Craft Room so I was able to get my screen shot from there.

I've also used CCR to get screen shots of the two Imagine carts that have fonts (Blast Off and Country Carnival) and have added them to the list.

Other changes to the list are:

Many of the screen shots have been redone in different colours so you won't be using up all the blue ink in your printer.

The blank spaces have been removed (I got a lot of requests asking for that to reduce the number of pages). The draw back to that is that you will have to print the whole document - not just the pages that had the changes on them.

However..... if you don't want to print the whole document I will add a link to a document that only has the new carts on it. You can then add that to the front of your print outs.

I'm also trialling a new file sharing site - Box.net. Hopefully you will find it easier to use than mediafire. I'm not sure of what my download limit it. I guess I'm about to find out! :) Please let me know if you have any problems downloading/accessing the files.

Here's the links:
US letter Full Fonts list: http://www.box.net/shared/rphxgel3lv
A4 Full Fonts list: http://www.box.net/shared/4x7tocdtr3
April additions only: http://www.box.net/shared/8603xh0gtz

As usual the files are PDF's. (To maintain the accuracy and integrity of the files I don't share the word documents.)

Just a reminder that there was no Hello Thursday in May. Can't wait for June!!

Hello Thursday for April is finally here!

2011-05-20T12:35:00.002+10:00

The April Edition of the Hello Thursday email arrived in my inbox this morning.

The handbooks haven't been added to the cartridge library yet.

Here is the link to download the Font Pack: http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx

They have also been added to the Gypsy. If you don't have them make sure you run Cricut Sync to add them.

The new carts for April are:

Cricut Essentials - available on Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition
Cricut Alphabet (aka American Alphabet) - available on Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition
Just a Note - Cosmo Cricket - exclusive to Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition
Cricut Decals - exclusive to Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition
Paper Lace 2 - available at cricut.com
Bump in the Night (Lite) - available at cricut.com
Beep Beep (Lite) - available at cricut.com
Crocs Rule (Lite) - available at cricut.com
Yee-haw (Lite) - available at cricut.com
Best Images of 2006 - available exclusively on HSN
Best Images of 2007 - available exclusively on HSN
Best Images of 2008 - available at cricut.com
Best Images of 2009 - available at cricut.com
Best Images of 2010 - available at cricut.com

Imagine cartridges:

Vintage Damask - available at cricut.com
Black & White (Teresa Collins) - available soon at cricut.com
Baby Boutique (Teresa Collins) - available soon at cricut.com

Carts retiring this month are:

Car Decals
Doodletype
Ornamental Iron
Printing 101

Here's some sample shots but for more great images from the carts check out the Cricut Blog: http://cricutblog.org/

Cricut Essentials

Cricut Alphabet

Just a Note

Cricut Decals

Paper Lace 2

Bump in the Night (Lite)

Beep Beep (Lite)

Crocs Rule (Lite)

Yee-haw (Lite)

Best Images of 2006

Best Images of 2007

Best Images of 2008

Best Images of 2009

Best Images of 2010

Vintage Damask

Black & White (Teresa Collins)

Baby Boutique (Teresa Collins)

The official Cricut Blog coming soon!

2011-05-18T11:02:00.001+10:00

For your chance to win a $150 credit to Cricut.com check out Cindy's blog Royal Things for information on the soon to be released Official Cricut Blog.

Here's the link to the new blog which will launch early tomorrow. http://www.cricutblog.org/

(From looking at the count down clock at the blog it looks like it's going to launch at 4am Utah time.)

Uploading photos to the messageboard

2011-05-17T17:26:00.002+10:00

There are two ways to upload your photos to the Cricut messageboard.

1. Attaching them directly from your computer. For your photos to show in the message they must be less than 1mb (1,024kb) in size. If they are larger than 1mb they will show up as an attachment and anyone wanting to see the photo will have to click on the attachment to open it. For information on resizing your photos see this post:

2. Uploading them to a photo sharing site (eg. Photobucket) and inserting the link into your post. Photobucket automatically resizes the photos for you using the settings you set when you're uploading them.

METHOD 1 - UPLOADING FROM YOUR COMPUTER

1. Create a new post on the messageboard and type your message in the message box.

2. Place a tick in the "Attach files to this post" box

3. Click the Post button

4. Click the Browse button and select the file you want to upload from your computer. Press Open and you'll be taken back to the above screen.

5. Click the Upload button.

If you want to select more photos repeat steps 4 & 5.

6. Once you have finished adding photos press the Back button.

Your photo will be added to your thread and will be posted to the board.

From this page you can edit your post (Press the Edit button) or you can attach more photos (press the Attach button).

If you want to delete your photo, press the Attach button then press the Delete option for that photo.

Press the OK button

Press the Back button and you'll be back at your post.

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METHOD 2 - UPLOADING FROM PHOTOBUCKET

1. Login to your photobucket account

2. Go to the album that contains your photo

3. Hover your mouse over the photo and you will 4 boxes with code in them. Click inside the box labeled Direct link.

4. The HTML code that's inside the box will be copied to your clipboard.

5. Open your messageboard post (or create a new one.)

6. Click the Insert Image button from the toolbar.

You will see this dialog box:

7. Paste the code from your clipboard over the highlighted text. (Ctrl V or Edit, Paste)

8. Press OK

9. You can leave the next box blank. (Anything you type in this box will show up when someone hovers over your photo). Press OK

The HTML code of your photo will appear in your post. You can type your post text before or after this code.

10. Press the Post button OR if you want to check what your post will look like (eg to make sure the photo isn't too big) press the Preview button then the Post button when you're ready to post.

If you need to make any changes highlight the code and delete it, then repeat the above process again.

No official Hello Thursday announcement yet

2011-04-27T18:19:00.001+10:00

As there has not been an official Hello Thursday announcement yet from PC I'm going to hold off posting the new carts. And there's so many this month!

As soon as I get the official OK I'll upload the post.

I can't update the Fonts list either until they are added to Design Studio or Cricut Craft Room so stay tuned for that too.

Dream in green!

Fantastic samples using the E2

2011-04-06T20:31:00.000+10:00

Head on over to Cindy Royal's blog to see some great ideas using the E2.

Cindy does beautiful work. Be prepared to be enabled!!!

http://royalthings.blogspot.com/

Provocraft have given Cindy the Imagine cart Lori's Garden and a set of Imagine ink cartridges to give away so make sure you leave a comment telling Cindy which of the four carts on the E2 is your favourite!

Good luck!

Some new videos!

2011-04-03T18:54:00.001+10:00

If you want more info on Cricut Craft Room and the new Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition check out this link:

http://www.cricut.com/movies/videov3.aspx

You better believe that one of those E2's has my name on it!

Hello Thursday - March 2011

2011-03-18T10:37:00.011+10:00

There are seven new cartridges this month, three of them seasonal carts.

Fathers Day (Seasonal)
Happy Graduation (Seasonal)
Luau (Seasonal)
Elegant Edges
Everyday Pop-Up Cards
Damask Decor
Pop-Up Neighborhood (Circle exclusive for the next quarter which starts in May)

The Hello Thursday email says that they'll all be available in April.

Updates are available for both Design Studio and the Gypsy. It still says November on the DS update page but the download has been updated. http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx

Fathers Day

Happy Graduation

Luau

Elegant Edges

Everyday Pop-Up Cards

Handbook here

Damask Decor

Handbook here

Pop-Up Neighborhood

Handbook here

The carts being retired this month are:

Joys of the Season
50 States
Learning Curve
Stamping
Word Builders 1 - A Word Party

Looking for Gypsy videos?

2011-02-25T11:46:00.000+10:00

If you're looking for videos on how to use your Gypsy, don't forget to visit Provocraft's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/provocraft

Carts with Fonts list updated for October 2011

2011-02-23T12:12:00.013+10:00

27/01/2012 - Updated to add January Fonts from Letter Envy, Olé and Type Candy Font.

A4 Size - http://www.box.com/s/cszps6o7op5vghylt

US letter Size - http://www.box.com/s/titgvjmbeluls7zvo2zm

January additions only - http://www.box.com/s/ncqtqlqraimjmy2ryhxy

16/12/2011 - Updated to add December font - Creative Memories This & That and a cart that was previously missed - Baby Boutique.

~~A4 Size - http://www.box.com/s/q952vf374321t32j43rb~~

~~US letter size - http://www.box.com/s/ntoc4t3tqqqhosjc9jmt~~

December additions only - http://www.box.com/s/gjbhufdbgtv5xi8g8ce7

19/11/2011 - Updated to add November fonts - Cricut Craft Room Basics, Cricut Font and Basic Shapes and Greek Alphabet.

~~A4 size - http://www.box.com/s/lke25bzcqgo39y6t0940~~
~~US letter size - http://www.box.com/s/gtxxdxbnzn8cta2xct6x~~

November additions only - http://www.box.com/s/etxy892ftbo7jbyb0nsp

22/10/2011 - Updated to add October fonts - Go Canada, 'Tis the Season, Noah's ABC Animals, Ribbons & Rosettes and Sweater Weather.

~~A4 size - http://www.box.net/shared/tfvc6xvrbqx7zl02uqu8~~
~~US Letter size - http://www.box.net/shared/zy54698cbthp4gs3o4vc~~

October additions only - http://www.box.net/shared/8godt3094d9jsolqg47c

23/8/2011 - Missed the font from Paper Lace 2. It will appear in the next edition of the list. In the mean time I have uploaded an Additions sheet for it. Here's the link:

http://www.box.net/shared/15giqkmt39xiv5eigh26

And here's what it looks like.

15/8/2011 - Updated to add July carts - Art Nouveau, Art Philosophy and Something to Celebrate

~~US letter version: http://www.box.net/shared/fzhgmuqut5s0mesx3xg5~~
~~A4 version: http://www.box.net/shared/amht5h7ggpplmuqmbmhe~~
July additions only version: http://www.box.net/shared/821501a1p1b8dudbzjog

24/6/2011 - Updated to add June carts - Ornamental Iron 2, Teresa Collins Sophisticated, Creative Memories Traveler.

There is one small error. Font 2 on the Sophisticated cart has the shadow, not Font 1 as I have noted.

~~US letter version: http://www.box.net/shared/u0d97cbg4s7p1yualhjo~~
~~A4 version: http://www.box.net/shared/40ts40885o5kohslee47~~

June only additions (not the full document: http://www.box.net/shared/ahngs63e71e0var47hxl

23/5/2011 - Updated to add April cart - American Alphabet - plus other changes:

US letter version - http://www.box.net/shared/rphxgel3lv
A4 version - http://www.box.net/shared/4x7tocdtr3

April only additions (not the full document) - http://www.box.net/shared/8603xh0gtz

March 2011 - I have added Storks Delivery to the Carts with Fonts list.

~~US (letter) version here: http://www.mediafire.com/?pvsw1jv2a7r1n1u~~
~~Only print pages 22 & 23 if you already have V2)~~

~~A4 version here: http://www.mediafire.com/?abopgqq7mhcr30r~~
~~(Only print pages 20 & 21 if you already have V2)~~

Here's a peek at the fonts on Storks Delivery...

Hello Thursday - February 2011

2011-02-23T10:03:00.001+10:00

I just got back from a five day scrapping holiday so I'm a bit behind on my blog! (Also behind on my sleep, so I may nod off while I'm typing...!)

Here's the new Hello Thursday information for February.

There are five carts retiring this month. Get them while you can:

Animal Kingdom
Camp Out
Home Accents
Home Decor
Wedding

Three new carts this month - one Cricut cart and two Imagine carts.

Creative Memories Storks Delivery

Available from a Creative Memories Consultant by March 2011

Imagine - Heirloom Papers

Available March 2011

Imagine - Vintage Papers

Available March 2011

Cricut Expression2

2011-02-09T16:56:00.000+10:00

As I mentioned in an earlier post the Expression2 was recently announced at CHA.

It will be launched on HSN on April 26. I can't wait! Even though HSN doesn't ship to Australia you can bet that one of those bad boys will be finding it's way to my house via the USA!

I believe the HSN edition will be a limited "Anniversary" edition to celebrate Cricuts 5 year anniversary.

Here's a video with some info about the new Expression2.

Two carts missing from Font Pack

2011-02-07T12:53:00.000+10:00

Thanks to Kellan from the messageboard having a problem finding Once Upon a Princess in DS we've discovered that it has been removed from the most recent Font Pack download.

I went through all the carts to see if any others were missing and found that Nursery Rhymes has also been removed.

If you downloaded the previous Font Pack (from December 2010) you'll have those carts. But if you haven't updated your carts for ages and have just downloaded the January Font Pack, you may be missing those two carts.

Until PC add them back into the next Font Pack you can download the December 2010 Font Pack from my MediaFire a/c. It shouldn't remove any of the more recent carts, but if it does you can then just reinstall the January Font Pack. Clear as mud????

Here's the link: December 2010 Font Pack

Cricut CraftRoom - the NEW Design Studio

2011-02-06T21:16:00.004+10:00

By now you might have heard about the new Cricut products that were announced at CHA last week, Cricut CraftRoom and the Expression2.

CraftRoom is Cricut's new design software. From the limited information that is available so far, it appears it can do everything that Design Studio and the Gypsy can do.. and more!

And the best part???? It's FREE! And... PC are going to continue adding the new carts to Design Studio for now.

Here's a video to whet you appetite:

If you're a Facebook user you can read all the Q&A's that have been posted so far. If you don't use Facebook here's what's been posted so far. (Thanks to everyone that posted their question on Facebook and a big thanks for PC for their answers:

Q: What is Cricut Craft Room?

A: Cricut Craft Room is a free online design tool

Q: How is it different from Cricut Design Studio and Gypsy?
A: While offering similar features to both CDS and Gypsy, Cricut Craft Room requires an internet connection (CDS does not) and requires you to be on a computer (not mobile like Gypsy)

Q: How much is Cricut Craft Room?
A: FREE

Q: When will Cricut Craft Room be available?
A: We are planning to launch this software in April, 2011

Q: Does Cricut Craft Room work with PC and MAC?
A: Yes, upon launch Cricut Craft Room will work on both a PC and a MAC.

Q: How do I access Cricut Craft Room?
A: When it is released, you'll be able to access Cricut Craft Room through your cricut.com account.

Q: How do I link my cartridges to Cricut Craft Room?
A: You can either link your Gypsy to CCR to update your account, or if you do not have a Gypsy you can connect your Cricut machine to your computer (using the same cable you use to perform firmware updates) and link your cartridges to your account through your Cricut.

Q: Can CCR cut with multiple cartridges at one time like Gypsy?
A: Yes, you will not have to connect each individual cartridge when cutting unless you are using a cartridge that has not been synced to your account.

Q: Can I use CCR offline? Do I need an internet connection?
A: Yes, CCR required that you have an internet connection in order to access your account.

Q: What does Beta mean?
A: When we say CCR is in Beta we just mean it's in a testing phase where we have selected individuals testing the software for us.

Q: Can I be a part of the beta test?
A: We have already selected those who will participate in our beta program.

Q: Do I have to use cartridges with CCR or can I make my own images and cut true type fonts?
A: You must use cartridges with CCR. CCR does not allow you to access true type fonts on your computer and cut them using Cricut.

Q: How will you manage the site so it doesn't get bogged down with so many people using it at one time?
A: That is what we are testing with our beta program. Will will continue to test our software and the capacities we anticipate it will need to provide a good user experience.

Q: Are my CCR files available to anyone but me through my account?
A: No, the only way anyone can access your files is if they are logged into your account.

Q: Are you going to sell cartridges our individual images as downloads from CCR?
A: We don't sell anything from CCR

Q: Can I use images from cartridges I don't own and cut them out?
A: No. You can design with any image, but you must own the cartridge in order to cut it.

Q: Can I share my cut files via email?
A: Yes. You can share cut files with friends by emailing them.

Q: Can I save my cut files/designs on my computer hard drive?
A: Yes, You can save your cut files in your account AND on your hard drive as back up.

Q: Can I use CCR and cut out shapes if I don't sync my cartridges?
A: Yes. You will have to plug each cartridge into your Cricut machine if you choose not to sync the cartridges to your CCR account.

Q: Can I sync my cartridges to my CCR account and my Gypsy both?
A: Yes, you can. But your cartridges can only be synced to one CCR account and one Gypsy.

Q: Can I transfer Gypsy files to CCR and CCR files to Gypsy?
A: Yes.

Q: Can I print from CCR to my home printer?
A: No.

Q: Will CCR be compatible with iPad?
A: Not at this time. CCR is flash based and iPad doesn't support flash.

Q: Can I access my account from ANY computer?
A: Yes, you can access and design in your account from any computer but you can only print from 2 computers. This would prevent individuals from sharing their username/passwords with large groups of people because you can only cut from 2 separate computers.

Q: Can I access my Gypsy files and color them with CCR?
A: Yes, you can. This is a good idea if you just want to see what your project will look like before you cut anything.

Q: Are you still planning to update CDS and Gypsy?
A: Yes.

List of Seasonal cartridges

2011-01-26T15:46:00.004+10:00

Looking to purchase a Seasonal cart and can't find it anywhere? It could be that it's sold out. Remember, limited copies of these carts are produced and once they're gone... they're gone!!

I've scoured the Hello Thursday emails and Cricut Chirps and come up with this list of seasonal carts and their approximate release date:

OCT 2009
Snow Friends
Very Merry Tags
When It's Cold Outside

DECEMBER 2009
Easter 2010
Mother's Day 2010
Love Struck 2010

MARCH 2010
Summer in Paris
Summer Vacation
Independence Day

JULY 2010
H2O
Pumpkin Carving
October 31st

AUGUST 2010
Thanksgiving
Christmas Village
Christmas Cards

OCTOBER 2010
Gingerbread
Trim the Tree
Winter Lace

JANUARY 2011
Spring Holiday Cards
Mothers Day Bouquet
April Showers

MARCH 2011
Fathers Day
Happy Graduation
Luau

JULY 2011
Simply Scarecrow

AUGUST 2011
Chic & Scary

OCTOBER 2011
Scandinavian Christmas Cards

NOVEMBER 2011
Snow Day

DECEMBER 2011
Victorian Romance

Downloading files from MediaFire

2011-01-25T11:49:00.001+10:00

So many people share Cricut files these days. A great many of us use MediaFire to store and share the file. Follow these steps and you shouldn't end up downloading any nasties...

(Always make sure your virus software is up to date)

Click on the link that the person sharing their file has given you.

You'll be taken to Mediafire and should see this screen:

After a little while it will change to this:

Click on the "Click here to start download..." button.

DON'T click on anything else!

Once it starts the download you will see:

Once it 's ready to download you'll see this box asking you whether you want to Open the file or Save the File.

If you just want to print it out and not save it, select Open with Adobe Reader and click OK. The file will open (assuming you have installed Adobe Acrobat Reader) and you can print it out.

If you DO want to save it to your computer select Save File and click OK

Select where you want to save your file and click the Save button.

The file will commence downloading to your computer. If you use Firefox and you have "Show the Downloads window when downloading a file" selected (Tools, Options, General tab) you'll see this window.

When it has fully downloaded double click on the file name in the download box and your file will open ready for you to print.

Version 2 of Carts with Fonts list is ready for download!

2011-01-25T11:02:00.000+10:00

I just finished uploading the new version of the Cricut Carts with Fonts list.

I made a few changes to it. There is now a column for you to tick if you own the cart, plus there is another column which notes whether the font has a shadow. Here's a sneak peak:

There are about double the number of pages now, BUT the way I have done it will mean that in future you won't have to print out all the pages again. I'll let you know which pages have a change on them! Hope you find that feature useful.

There are now two versions of the PDF you can download. One uses the US letter size paper and the other the A4 size paper.

Here's the two links:

US letter version: http://www.mediafire.com/?zqjvqagaen75vek

A4 version: http://www.mediafire.com/?jfxp92kx6rknbry

When downloading the file, make sure you don't click on anything other than the "Click here to start download...." button. That way you won't download any nasties.

I'll be uploading a tutorial on downloading files from Media Fire later today!

Enjoy! Again, let me know if there's any changes you would like.

Narelle

January Carts are on DS

2011-01-25T09:09:00.000+10:00

The January carts are now available to download from http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx

Even though the list hasn't been updated and still shows November, the download is actually version 110110.

Enjoy!

Cricut rewards - Carts with missing rewards certificate

2011-01-24T10:54:00.000+10:00

If you purchased an eligible* Cricut Cartridge that was missing a rewards certificate here's what you need to do to receive one.

* Go to http://www.cricutrewards.com/t-earnPoints.aspx to see a list of eligible carts.

Login to your Cricut Rewards a/c at www.cricutrewards.com

Click on "Enter Cricut Rewards" (just under where it shows how many points you have)

Click on "Click here for a sample certificate"

You will see:

Click on that web address (circled above) - (You can click the X in the top of this box now to close it).

You'll see this page:

Click on "I purchased a cartridge released this year but did not receive a Cricut Rewards certificate"

You'll see this screen:

Insert the serial number from the sticker on the top of the box and press Continue

Follow the instructions from there.

You will need to remove the bar code sticker from the top of the box and attach it to the form you will be asked to print out.

The address on the form is INCORRECT. Send the completed form to:

Cricut Rewards Program
151 East 3450 North
Suite 600
Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Thanks to MamasScrappin from the Cricut messageboard for the correct address!

Still waiting for the DS update

2011-01-22T22:42:00.002+10:00

1/24/2011: The update for the January Hello Thursday carts hasn't been posted yet.
1/25/2011: The carts are now in the update!

I'll keep checking and post as soon as I see it.

Once I have the update I'll be able to update the Font Carts list. I think there are at least 3 carts with fonts this month!!

Stay tuned! :)

Hello Thursday - January 2011

2011-01-21T22:12:00.002+10:00

10 new carts this month. Seven for the Cricut and three for the Imagine.

DS update available here: http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx
Ignore the fact that the update page lists Nov 09 as the latest font pack update. The new carts HAVE been added.
Gypsy update also availably through Cricut Sync.

There are SIX carts retiring this month:

Celebrations
Serenade
Speaking of School
Speaking of Winter
Word Builders 2 - A Garden of Words
Word Builders 3 - An Ocean of Words

Here's the seven new Cricut carts...

All Sports
Available January

Baby Steps
Available February - exclusive to Jo-anns

Campin' Critters
Available January

Florals Embellished

Available January

Formal Occasion

Available January

Kate's ABC's

Available February - exclusive to Jo-anns

Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art

Available February

And the three Imagine carts...

All Wrapped Up

Available April

Bubblegum Stripes

Available April

Bucaneer
Available April

DS font pack download is messed up!

2011-01-21T15:22:00.002+10:00

UPDATE: IT'S FIXED!!!! December & January carts are now available to download. (It still says November though....)

For some reason the December Font Pack has been overwritten with the November Font Pack.

So if you're looking for the December carts at http://www.cricut.com/CDS/Update.aspx you're out of luck.

HOWEVER....... I DO have the December Font Pack saved to my media fire account. Here's the link: http://www.mediafire.com/?09torkgy8ima2a9

Only use this link if you are missing carts from December 2010 which were:

April Showers
Spring Holiday Cards
Mothers Day Bouquet
Best of Pixar
Disney Classics
Nate's ABC's
Groovy Times
Pack your bags
Life is a Party
Cricut Everyday (Circle)

It WON'T include the January carts that were released today!!

Oops! And a very late apology

2011-01-18T21:35:00.000+10:00

So it appears that there's more than one GirlfromOz out there..... (Go figure - I thought how original I was being by using a spin off of the Hugh Jackman musical the Boy From Oz!)

A couple of weeks ago I got an email from another girlfromoz who asked me to stop using her email address....

I thought "Say what??? "

I didn't give it much more thought till I received an email from a friend who sent it to my hotmail a/c and to my home email address. That's when the penny dropped. I noticed that the hotmail address was wrong. Instead of girlfromoz2009 at hotmail dot com it was addressed to girlfromoz at hotmail.com! (I did try to get that address originally but it was taken... obviously.... which is why I added the 2009)

To cut an already far too long story short..... I emailed her to let her know what must have happened. She replied and very nicely forwarded me a stack of emails that had gone to her by mistake.

So....... if you sent me an email any time from 24th March 2009 and you didn't get a reply....... SORRY!!!!! It went to the wrong address!!!!

I have found a few blog posts where I had typed the wrong address and have fixed those, and I'll keep looking to make sure there's no more!

Design Studio Errors

2011-01-16T18:32:00.004+10:00

There are several errors that pop up in Design Studio occasionally. I thought I'd start a list and the possible causes and fix for them.

1. "Out of memory"

Just before you see this error your DS screen will go blank apart from a red X.

This usually happens when you are stretching a rectangle from the George cartridge and you are viewing the page at 100% but it can happen any time. Luckily not too often!

How can you fix this without losing all your work?

Click the Continue button. The message box will go away and you will see a blank screen with just the Red X.
Select File, Save (or Save As and give it a name if you haven't saved the file previously).
Once the file has saved select File, Close
Select File, Open and open your file. Your work should reappear up to the point just before you got the error.
Change your view to Fit View and delete the offending rectangle.
Save your work again and continue.

How do you stop this happening?

Try using the square shape from George instead of the rectangle.

2. "String was not recognized as a valid date/time."

This error pops up when you open a file that was created in a country that uses a different date format to yours.

Here's a link to a previous post I did on this error and how to fix it: Date errors in DS

3. "Object reference not set to an instance of an object"

This one usually means that you don't have the cart used in the design in your DS cartridge library - either because you have removed that cart from the c:/programfiles/cricut software/Cricut DesignStudio/Cricut Fonts directory OR because you need to update DS to include that cart.

Make sure Design Studio is up to date. Here's a link to a post on downloading and installing the two DS updates (program and Font Pack): Downloading and installing DS updates

If you removed carts from the Cricut Fonts directory here's the info on adding them back in. (It's towards the end of the post): Adding and removing carts to the Fonts directory

Get the Adobe PDF reader here

2011-01-13T14:41:00.000+10:00

If you're having trouble opening the Cricut fonts file make sure you have a PDF reader installed.

Here's the link to the Adobe Reader:

http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/?promoid=BUIGO

If you don't want McAfee Security Scan Plus software to download, make sure you deselect that option before you click the Download Now button.

Answers to some comments

2011-01-11T18:43:00.000+10:00

Wow! What a response to my little old cart list!!!

I'm so happy that so many Cricut users out there have found it so useful.

There have been a couple of people who haven't been able to download it. If you have trouble, please let me know and I can email it to you. Just let me know your email address and I'll send it on.

ScrappinBee said:

"Thanks for all the hard work that you did compling this list. However, I am upset that when I downloaded it, it also downloaded the Bing tool bar and made Bing my home page and now I can't check my email and can't figure out how to get rid of it. Wish you would have mentioned that this download also downloaded other stuff because I would not have downloaded it. Plus was never able to open the file..."

I have no idea why Bing would have been downloaded to your computer. That's certainly not something that I had any control over. I haven't heard of that happening to anyone else... yet! :)

You should be able to remove the Bing toolbar by going to your control panel, add/remove programs and uninstalling it from there.

As I said above, please let me know your email address if you would like me to email the file to you.

KathyM said:

"What an amazing tool to have! I may be missing it but is there a way to tell what has a background layer or blackout? Thanks for your hard work!"

Thanks Kathy! When I was creating the document I considered showing which carts had a shadow. I really just wanted to get the list finished so left that feature out. But.... I will hopefully have that information added ready for the next version after Hello Thursday. So stay tuned! :)

Janner said:

"Thank you for all your hard work. I am now a follower and love your blog. I had just about given up using my design studio because I still have problems hiding features of critters and sizing the layers to fit properly. I hope you will address this issue in the near future. Jan"

I'll definitely be sharing some info on sizing layers and some more on the Hide Contour feature soon! :)

DebbyP said:

"This is awesome. Thanks for doing this. Very helpful. Would love to know how you did this. TTFN
Debby"

What? You want ALL my secrets??? LOL

Seriously though, I just added each font to my DS mat, previewed it then used my Windows 7 "Snipping Tool" to take a copy of the preview. Then I copied that into a Word document table. Easy peasy! :)

Cornville Country Crafts said:

"I just taught a class on Design Studio on Saturday and emailed your list to everyone in the class. I will hand out a copy to my future classes. Thank you so very much for doing all of the work. Also I am missing a page 9 is there one? "

Page 9 was missing from the original post, but it is there now.

Please let me know if you have any more questions and thanks again for all the lovely comments!

Narelle

Updates to Font List

2011-01-10T11:35:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone

Thank you so much for the amazing response to the Font List!

If you find anything missing or incorrect feel free to let me know! I'll update this file every month after the new carts are released.

So far I have added Life is a Beach (thanks DisneylandChick). The latest download now includes that font.

Bethdoc let me know that I had duplicated one of the fonts on Old West. I have fixed that now and it will be correct in the next update. That should be just after Jan 21st (Hello Thursday).

Here's what Old West should look like:

I'll update the previous post to fix that mistake.

Also, a few people have had warnings pop up about a virus when they are downloading the file. I downloaded the file myself to check and didn't get an error. I then ran Trend Micro on the file and it was clean.

It could be the ads on the mediafire site that are throwing the error. I may look at changing from Mediafire to another site. I'll update the link if I change.

Narelle

Full list of Cricut carts with fonts... AND samples!

2011-01-09T15:36:00.007+10:00

I had no idea how many "non-font" cartridges actually have a font on them until I started putting this list together!

So A FULL DAY AND A HALF later.... here it is. Hope I haven't missed any!

US (letter) V3 (February 2011) here: http://www.mediafire.com/?pvsw1jv2a7r1n1u
Only print pages 22 & 23 if you already have V2)

A4 V3 (February 2011) here: http://www.mediafire.com/?abopgqq7mhcr30r
(Only print pages 20 & 21 if you already have V2)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-01-01T01:41:00.002+10:00

It's 2011!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

May all your Cricut days be happy ones!

Transferring cut files to and from your Gypsy

2010-12-28T16:21:00.002+10:00

There’s more than one way to transfer cut files to and from your Gypsy. This is the way I find the easiest and quickest:

Transferring DS files to the Gypsy

1. Use Save As to save your DS file as a Gypsy file by clicking on the "Save As type" drop down box and selecting Gypsy files. Make sure you give it a new name. (Delete everything in the file name box after the c:/ and type in a new name)

2. Close the DS file. (You can leave DS open, just make sure your file is closed.)

3. Connect your Gypsy to your computer using the USB cord and power the Gypsy on.

4. Start the Cricut Sync program from your computer. (You may have to exit out of your Virus/firewall software if Gypsy screen doesn't move from showing CONNECTING)

If your Gypsy is up to date you will get this message:

5. Click the OK button and you’ll see the list of files on your Gypsy

(If you aren’t running the most recent Gypsy update you will need to run that first. Then come back here and start again at step 4. Here’s info on that: UPDATING GYPSY TUTORIAL )

6. When your Gypsy screen shows CONNECTED… open up Windows Explorer on your computer.

7. Adjust the size of the Windows Explorer window so it only covers half of your screen.

Your computer screen should look something like this:

Click photo to enlarge

8. Navigate to the directory that contains the file you created with Design Studio. (Usually c:/mydocuments/cricut/projects)

9. Using your left mouse button click (and hold) on the file you want to copy to your Gypsy and drag it over to the Gypsy screen.

Click photo to enlarge

10. Release the mouse button and the file will appear in the list of Gypsy files. (You can use the Ctrl key to select and copy multiple files)

11. When you have finished copying your files, click on the X in the top right corner of the Cricut Sync program to exit.

You’ll be taken back to the Gypsy Welcome screen.

12. Disconnect your Gypsy from your computer.

You’re now ready to use the file on your Gypsy.

Transferring Gypsy files to Design Studio

1. To transfer your Gypsy files to Design Studio we do the same basic process as above. At step 9 above click on the file from the Gypsy screen and drag it over and drop it into the Projects folder in Windows Explorer.

2. Once you have copied it to the projects folder, open Design Studio. (You can exit out of Cricut Sync now and disconnect from your computer)

3. In DS Select File, Open

4. Change the drop down File Name box to Gypsy Files

5. Select the Gypsy file you want to open and press Open

6. To cut the file with DS you will need to select File, Save As, give it a new name and select Cricut Files from the Save as Type drop down menu.

7. Give it a new name and press Save.

Don't forget: Files that are created on the Gypsy that have hidden contours will have those contours visible in DS. You will have to select each one and hide them again. (This is a known problem with the Hide Contour feature in DS). If you want to keep contours hidden always save your file as a Gypsy file.

Cartridges - which update?

2010-12-27T23:32:00.005+10:00

If you're trying to download a cart to DS and can't find it, it may be because you're downloading the wrong update. Here's a list of all the carts and which update you'll find them in.

Note - any cart that says "Not in DS" is an Imagine cart (except for Smiley Cards) and can only be used on the Cricut Imagine. Therefore you won't find it in DS.

Get both updates here: DS Update
My tutorial on downloading and installing the updates is here: Downloading & Installing cart updates

Cartridge Name	Which update?
3 Birds on Parade	Content Update
50 States	Program
9 Months	Content Update
A Child’s Year	Program
Accent Essentials	Program
All Mixed Up	Program
All Sports	Content Update
All Wrapped Up (Imagine)	Not on DS
Alphalicious	Program
Ancestry (Imagine)	Not on DS
Animal Kingdom	Program
April Showers	Content Update
Art Nouveau	Content Update
Art Philosophy	Content Update
Ashlyn’s Alphabet	Program
Audrey (Imagine)	Not on DS
Autumn Celebrations	Content Update
Baby Steps	Content Update
Base Camp	Program
Baseball	Program
Basketball	Program
Batman: The Brave and the Bold	Content Update
Beep Beep	Content Update
Berries & Cream (Imagine)	Not on DS
Best Images of 2006	Content Update
Best Images of 2007	Content Update
Best Images of 2008	Content Update
Best Images of 2009	Content Update
Best Images of 2010	Content Update
Best of Pixar	Content Update
Best of Times	Content Update
Better Together (Imagine)	Not on DS
Beyond Birthdays	Program
Billionaire	Content Update
Birthday Bash	Content Update
Birthday Cakes	Content Update
B is for Boy	Content Update
Blackletter	Program
Blast Off (Imagine)	Not on DS
Block Party	Content Update
Bloom	Content Update
Blossoms (Imagine)	Not on DS
Botanicals	Content Update
Boys Will Be Boys	Content Update
Bubblegum Stripes (Imagine)	Not on DS
Bucaneer (Imagine)	Not on DS
Bump in the Night	Content Update
Cake Basics	Content Update
Calligraphy Collection	Program
Campin Critters	Content Update
Camp Out	Program
Car Decals	Content Update
Carousel	Content Update
Cars	Program
Celebrate with Flourish	Content Update
Celebrations	Program
Cheerful Seasons	Content Update
Cherry Limeade	Content Update
Chic & Scary	Content Update
Chore Chart	Content Update
Christmas	Program
Christmas Cards	Content Update
Christmas Cheer	Program
Christmas Village	Content Update
Christmas Wish (Imagine)	Not on DS
Cindy Loo	Program
Classic Font	Content Update
Country Carnival (Imagine)	Not on DS
Country Life	Content Update
County Fair	Content Update
Create a Critter	Content Update
Cricut Decals	Content Update
Cricut Essentials	Content Update
Cricut Everyday	Content Update
Crocs Rule	Content Update
Cupcake	Content Update
Cupcake Wrappers	Content Update
Cursive 120	Program
Cuttin’ Up	Program
Daisy Chain	Program
Damask Decor	Content Update
Designer’s Calendar	Program
Destinations	Program
Dinosaur Tracks	Program
Disney Classics	Content Update
Don Juan	Program
Doodlecharms	Program
Doodletype	Program
Dreams Come True	Program
Dude!	Content Update
Easter 2010	Content Update
Elegant Cakes	Content Update
Elegant Edges	Content Update
Elise (Imagine)	Not on DS
Elmo’s Party	Program
Enjoy the Seasons (Imagine)	Not on DS
Everyday Paper Dolls	Program
Everyday Pop-Up Cards	Content Update
Fathers Day	Content Update
Fabulous Finds	Program
Fancy Frames	Content Update
Fast Food	Content Update
Feeling Groovy	Content Update
Floral Emporium (Imagine)	Not on DS
Florals Embellished	Content Update
Flower Shoppe	Content Update
Forever Young	Content Update
Formal Occasion	Content Update
Four Legged Friends	Content Update
French Manor	Content Update
Freshly Picked	Content Update
From My Kitchen	Program
George & Basic Shapes	Program
Gingerbread	Program
Girl's Makeup Party	Content Update
Give a Hoot	Content Update
Go Canada	Content Update
Going Places	Program
Graphically Speaking	Program
Groovy Times	Content Update
Gypsy Font - Preloaded on Gypsy. Can't cut with DS	Program
Gypsy Wanderings - Preloaded on Gypsy. Can't cut with DS	Program
H2O	Content Update
Handy Man	Content Update
Hannah Montana	Program
Happily Ever After	Program
Happy Graduation	Content Update
Happy Hauntings	Content Update
Heirloom (Imagine)	Not on DS
Hello Kitty Font	Program
Hello Kitty Greetings	Program
Heritage	Content Update
Hey Diddle Diddle (Imagine)	Not on DS
Holiday Cakes	Content Update
Home Accents	Program
Home Decor	Program
Hoot ‘n’ Holler	Content Update
Hopscotch (Imagine)	Not on DS
Independence Day	Content Update
Indie Art	Program
Industrial Glow (Imagine)	Not on DS
Inspired Heart	Content Update
Jasmine	Program
Jolly Holidays	Content Update
Joys of the Season	Program
JT (Imagine)	Not on DS
Jubilee	Program
Just Because Cards	Content Update
Just a Note	Content Update
Kate's ABC's	Content Update
Keystone	Program
Lacy Labels	Content Update
Learning Curve	Program
Life is a Beach	Program
Life's a Party (3 Birds)	Content Update
Live Simply	Content Update
Locker Talk	Program
Lori’s Garden (Imagine)	Not on DS
Lovely Floral	Content Update
Love Struck	Content Update
Love you a Latte	Content Update
Luau	Content Update
Lyrical Letters	Program
Makin’ the Grade	Program
Meow	Content Update
Mickey & Friends	Program
Mickey Font	Program
Mini Monograms	Program
Mini Monsters	Content Update
More (Imagine)	Not on DS
More Cards (Imagine)	Not on DS
Mother’s Day 2010	Content Update
Mother's Day Bouquet 2011	Content Update
Mr Frosty (Imagine)	Not on DS
MS All Occasions Cake Art	Content Update
MS Birthday Cake Art	Content Update
MS Elegant Cake Art	Content Update
MS Seasonal Cake Art	Content Update
My Community	Program
Mystic Gardens (Imagine)	Not on DS
My World	Program
Nate's ABC's	Content Update
New Arrival	Program
New Testament	Content Update
Nifty Fifties	Content Update
Noah's ABC Animals	Content Update
Nursery Rhymes	Content Update
Nursery Tails (Imagine)	Not on DS
October 31st	Content Update
Office Help	Program
Old West	Program
Once Upon a Princess	Content Update
Opposites Attract	Program
Ornamental Iron	Content Update
Ornamental Iron 2	Content Update
Pack your Bags	Content Update
Pagoda	Content Update
Paisley	Content Update
Paper Doll Dress Up	Program
Paper Lace	Content Update
Paper Lace 2	Content Update
Paper Trimmings	Content Update
Paper Pups	Program
Pet Shop	Content Update
Phrases	Content Update
Picturesque	Program
Pink Journey	Program
Plantin SchoolBook	Program
Playtime	Content Update
Pooh and Friends	Program
Pooh Font Set	Program
Pop-Up Neighborhood	Font Pack
Potpourri Basket	Program
Preserves	Content Update
Princess Party	Content Update
Printing 120	Program
Printing Press	Program
Pumpkin Carvings	Content Update
Quarter Note	Content Update
Reminisce Accents	Content Update
Recess	Content Update
Ribbons & Rosettes	Content Update
Robot Party	Content Update
Robotz	Content Update
Rock Princess	Content Update
Sampler	Program
Sans Serif	Program
Santas Village (Imagine)	Not on DS
Savory	Content Update
Scandinavian Christmas Cards	Content Update
Sentimentals	Content Update
Serenade	Content Update
Sesame St Font	Program
Sesame St Friends	Program
Sesame St Seasons	Content Update
Shall we Dance?	Content Update
Simply Charmed	Content Update
Simply Scarecrows	Content Update
Simply Sweet	Program
Slumber Party	Content Update
Smiley Cards -Available through Gypsy download only.	Not on DS
Snapshot Everyday Colors & Patterns (Imagine)	Not on DS
Snapshot Nature Colors & Patterns (Imagine)	Not on DS
Snapshot Texture (Imagine)	Not on DS
Snow Angel (Imagine)	Not on DS
Snow Friends	Program
Soccer	Program
Something to Celebrate	Content Update
Songbird	Content Update
Sophie	Content Update
Sophisticated	Content Update
Space Party	Content Update
Speaking of Fall	Program
Speaking of School	Program
Speaking of Winter	Program
SpongeBob Squarepants	Program
Spring Holiday Cards	Content Update
Splish Splash	Content Update
Sports Mania	Program
Stamped	Program
Stamping	Program
Stand and Salute	Program
Stencil	Content Update
Stone Script	Program
StoreFront	Program
Storks Delivery	Content Update
Storybook	Program
Straight from the Nest	Content Update
Street Sign	Program
Street Sign	Program
Stretch your Imagination	Program
Sugar and Spice	Content Update
Summer Celebrations	Content Update
Summer in Paris	Content Update
Summer Vacation	Content Update
Superman	Content Update
Sweater Weather	Content Update
Sweet Tooth Boxes	Content Update
Sweethearts	Program
Sweet Shop	Content Update
Sweet Treats	Content Update
Tags, Bags, Boxes & more	Program
Tear Drop	Program
Thanksgiving	Content Update
Tie the Knot	Content Update
Tinker Bell & Friends	Program
'Tis the Season	Content Update
Traveler	Content Update
Trim the Tree	Content Update
Toy Story	Content Update
Twinkle Toes	Content Update
Varsity Letter	Content Update
Very Merry Tags	Program
Vintage (Imagine)	Not on DS
Walk in My Garden	Program
Wall Decor and More	Content Update
Wedding	Program
When It’s Cold Outside	Program
Wild Card	Program
Wildlife	Content Update
Winter Frolic	Content Update
Winter Lace	Program
Winter Woodland	Program
Word Builders: A Garden of Words	Program
Word Builders: A Word Party	Program
Word Builders: An Ocean of Words	Program
Word Collage	Content Update
Wrap It Up	Content Update
Yee Haw	Font Pack
Yummy (Imagine)	Not on DS
ZooBalloo	Program
Zoo Day	Content Update

Resizing pictures to upload to the message board

2010-12-22T21:51:00.001+10:00

For a picture to actually show up in the message, it must be less than 1MB in size. There are several ways to resize your pictures. Here's a couple:

1. Using Microsoft Paint. (You'll find it in Accessories on your computer)

Open your picture in Microsoft Paint

For Windows 7:

Click on Resize from the toolbar

Make sure Percentage is selected then change the figure in the Horizontal box. The size you choose will depend on how big the original photo is. As a start try 50%.

Make sure "Maintain aspect ratio" is checked. The amount in the Vertical box will also change to 50%

Click the OK button.
Click the first toolbar tab (next to the Home tab) and select Save As. (You don't want to overwrite the original photo.)
Click on JPEG picture from the list of file types.
Give your photo a new name and press the Save button
Close the file by exiting out of Paint

For older versions of Microsoft Paint:

Open your picture in Microsoft Paint
From the Image menu select Resize/Skew
Insert a new amount in the Horizontal box - 50%
Insert the same amount in the Vertical Box - 50%
Select OK

After you have resized your photo, upload it to your thread on the message board.

If it only shows as a link, you will have to repeat the above process with the original file, this time using a smaller percentage.

2. Using a photo resizing service from the web.

I'll be using http://www.shrinkpictures.com/resize.php
(Search "resize pictures" for many other options.)

Go to http://www.shrinkpictures.com/resize.php

You'll see this box:

Click the Browse button, select your file and press Open
Select Custom and type 1000 in the box
Press the Resize button

Your picture will be uploaded and resized.

Just above your picture you'll see:

Click that, select a destination for your new picture and press OK/Save

After you have resized your photo, upload it to your thread on the message board.

Updating your email address at Cricut.com

2010-12-21T18:19:00.000+10:00

The ability to change your email address is currently not available. I will update when the problem has been fixed.If you have changed your email address you'll probably want to change it at cricut.com. Even though we have moved to the new messageboard at provocraft.com, all changes to your account still need to be completed at cricut.com.

Here's how:

Go to https://www.cricut.com/

If you aren't logged in click on Sign In.

(You'll see Welcome back {your username} at the top right corner if you are logged in)

At the next page type your existing email address and password the press the Sign In button

Once you are logged in click on "my account" from the menu.

At the next screen click on the edit button next to email address in the account details section

Delete the existing email address and type in your new one. (You can also change your password here if you wish).

Press the SAVE button.

You'll be taken back to the My Account page.

And you're all done!

Updating your Gypsy

2010-12-17T20:49:00.003+10:00

My first Gypsy post! Now that I have my very own mini DS I thought it was time!

Today I updated my Gypsy to add the carts that were released in Hello Thursday and it worked!!!

Here's the step by step instructions:

Plug your Gypsy into a power outlet. (Downloading the updates takes a while and you don't want your battery to die half way through!)

Connect your Gypsy to your computer using the USB cord

Disable or turn off your virus software and firewall. (I use Trend Micro and I have to exit out of it completely as just disabling it doesn't work - it still blocks access to the Gypsy)

Power on your Gypsy. Wait for it to finish loading. Once the Welcome screen appears...

Open Cricut Sync from your computer. (If you haven't downloaded Cricut Sync yet you can get it here: http://www.cricut.com/imagine/support.aspx

You'll see this on your Gypsy:

You'll see this dialog box on your computer:

Press the Update Now button

You'll see this box:

Depending on the size of the update (and the speed of your computer/ADSL, AND how many others are downloading at the same time...) this could take a while...

For me this part of the update took approx 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Once it's finished downloading you'll see this box:

After about 5 minutes you'll see this box:

After another 5 minutes you'll see this box:

Then this box:

Finally, this box:

Exit out of Cricut Sync by clicking on the X in the top right corner.

If the Gypsy continues to stay connected:

Open up Gypsy Sync again. You should see this message:

Press the OK button

Exit out of Gypsy sync again and you should go back to the main Gypsy screen.

The total time for me was approx 1 hour 25 minutes and went without a hitch!

New Circle cart

2010-12-17T10:09:00.001+10:00

PC have released the images for the next Circle cart. If you love it you can join the Circle to get it!

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