More Cuts from the Florals Embellished Cartridge

Just to show you some other designs besides the butterflies. *Ü*

There are several flowers and medallions as well as some pretty birds. I didn't get to a bird one today. Again, no cards made with these yet, I'm just playing to see what they look like in real life. On that top left one, I think I angled it wrong, so tilt your head to see it as the rectangle shape I think it really is, as I'm feeling too lazy to take another picture. I'm still using the colors shown in the booklet, but I'll bet it would be fun to play with colors to see these in other combinations. I also think some of them are just itching for some bling, too. That will have to wait until another day.

I'm not sure if you are aware, but it's CHA weekend (Craft and Hobby Association conference) in Los Angeles. I've been kind of following some of the announcements, especially in regards to the Cricut. Apparently this is the 5th anniversary year for Cricut and they've come up with a limited issue anniversary version of the Expression and an Expression 2. It appears the new Expression kind of combines the technology used in the new Imagine machine (minus the printing aspect). And I hear you can use Imagine cartridges in the new Expression for the cuts on those cartridges. They are also developing a new online feature called the Craftroom, where you can design using the online program and then cut the images out (if you own the cartridge, that is). It's an online version of the software called Cricut Design Studio. This new Craftroom is supposed to be free. So some interesting developments with regard to the Cricut this year. DCWV has some fabulous looking paper dresses (life sized from the pictures I've seen) that are pretty incredible. It will be fun to hear what else new is coming down the pike. *Ü*

We've been enjoying some unusually mild weather here in CO recently. Friday it was in the 60s!! But, winter is definitely poised to make a comeback as there is a system on the horizon which will have our temperatures tumbling down into the single digits and possibly below zero. I keep joking though, they are making such a fuss over this system that it may just stay in the 40s! (wishful thinking, I'm sure). Tuesday is the day it's supposed to hover around 0 and that's the day where we have parent teacher conferences and Amy has a Girl Scout meeting. So we'll be able to fully "enjoy" whatever comes our way. LOL

I hope you are having a lovely weekend and a great start to your week. Stay warm, wherever you are.

Oh Man, I Shouldn't Have But...

I am SO glad I did! LOL Because I don't know when the cartridges will be on sale again and I simply couldn't wait. Provocraft came out with several new Cricut cartridges last week and the minute I laid eyes on the cover of one, I knew it was a must have for me. Joann's sale on the cartridges ends on Saturday, so I've been on the lookout for these new cartridges. Today I checked the Michaels in Brighton. Nope, they weren't out. Thought I was out of luck for sure. But a salesperson (I thought) walked passed me, said good morning and asked if I was finding what I was looking for. I said no, actually, and explained what I wanted. She said she had one (they only got the one in, and they ordered 10) in the back room. Then I asked if she'd honor Joann's sale price. She said she'd have to double-check with the other manager (ohhh, how lucky, a manager stopped me). I always have the latest ads tucked in my purse and when she asked to see it, I was able to whip that baby right out. So, yes, they did honor Joann's sale price! I was giddy!

Wanna see why I was so gosh darn happy? Here you go:

Squeeeeeeeeeeal! Sorry, I just couldn't help myself. Now you see why this is a must have for me (and there are other butterflies, flowers, medallions and lots of cool stuff). LOL These are from the new Florals Embellished cartridge. I had SO much fun cutting and putting these together. And they are big. These are cut at 3 inches but the wing span on that first one is around 5 inches. I didn't even get to the point of putting them onto a card, I just wanted so see what they looked like. For the most part, I followed the colors shown in the booklet with CTMH cardstock. Usually I try to ink the edges before I put them together. Today I was just too darn impatient for that step and I think they still look pretty good. Fun, fun, fun.

I noticed there was a silhouette function. Hmmmm...they looked cool in the booklet, so I cut each one to see what they looked like in real life. Sigh...love, love, love them!

I am a super happy camper!

So, Valentine's stuff got put on the back burner for the moment. Hope you forgive the delay. *Ü*