Celebrate Cricut's Anniversary with Explore Air Gold, Free Shipping and Sale on Supplies

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Go for the GOLD!

The Cricut Explore Air Gold is now available at Cricut.com!

This new machine has all of the amazing features of the Explore Air machines, in a striking new color.

Available solo or in a variety of bundles with tools and supplies. Check out this new color today!

Free shipping to US and Canada with code CRICUTANNIVERSARY

Celebrate Cricut's Anniversary with 25% off Supplies

Early Black Friday Sale at Cricut

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Don't miss out on the great deals on Cricut images, supplies and machine bundles during the Early Black Friday Sale!

Cartridges Starting at $9.99

Save on physical and digital titles. 

33% Off Supplies & Materials 

Cricut Explore One™ Coral Deluxe Bundle Clearance!

Get the coral machine and everything you need to get started for only $169.99. 

Explore Machine + Cuttlebug Machine - color coordinated bundle

Don't forget to use the code HOLIDAYDEALS to get an extra 10% off and FREE shipping

(excludes Cricut Access and Explore Air 2)

or

Free Shipping - No Order Minimum with code FREESHIPNOV

US FedEx Home Delivery and Canadian flat-rate economy only

(good towards Explore Air 2 purchase)

Don't forget if you are a Cricut Access Subscriber you also save an additional 10% off all orders on Cricut website and in Design Space.  Great savings if you also apply one of the coupon codes above to your purchase.

Cricut Christmas In July: MIN Watercolour Christmas Card

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I love the Make It Now Projects in Cricut Design Space, especially the pen projects.  

Here is a MIN Project called Watercolor Christmas Card.  

Instead of using watercolours, I decided to try out a new set of Prismacolour Pencil Crayons that I had purchased off of a local garage sale site.   It's been a long time since I've done any colouring but I really liked how smooth these pencils are - not bad for a $7 purchase.

I used a Pilot Precise V5 Black Pen in my Explore,  it was perfect for the fine lines in this project.
After colouring I added a sequin and a bit of silver cord for embellishment.

The images in this Make It Now Project are from the Anna's Christmas Cards and Embellishments Cartridge - on sale for $14.99 during Cricut's Christmas In July.


Also on sale for Christmas In July:

Cricut Explore Air Bundles starting at $229.99

40% off Supplies and Materials

Cartridges $14.99 or less

Clearance items starting at $.99

Free Shipping on all orders to the US and Canada using code JULYCHRISTMAS

Introducing Cricut Access™

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Cricut Image Library Subscription is now Cricut Access™.


A new name and some new features were added to the Cricut Subscription last week.

In addition to the use of over 30,000 images, 1000 Make It Now Projects and 370 fonts in the Cricut Image Library,  Cricut Access™ subscribers now also save 10% off all orders on Cricut.com* and in Cricut Design Space.

Cricut Access™ subscribers will also be the first to access new images, projects and exclusive designs.

Thirteen exclusive new fonts were added with the introduction of Cricut Access™last week, along with new images also exclusive to Cricut Access.  

I love the writing feature in Cricut Design Space and that I can use pens with my Cricut Explore. 

I can't wait to use some these new fonts with my pens to journal on my scrapbook pages.   

Great new images were also added to Cricut Access™ - I noticed right away that some of these will go perfectly with some pages that I am working on. 

Items included in the Cricut Access™ subscription are now marked with an icon to make them easy to find in Design Space.

Look for the green Access™ icon to find projects and images included in Cricut Access™.

Design Space Images - images included have the green icon to the left of the image. 

Make It Now Section: Cricut Access™ images are highlighted with green Access™icon.

  I love that I can now see what is included with the Cricut Access™ subscription.  I was able to quickly choose a font for this tag by looking for fonts that had the Access™ icon.


Cricut Access™ is available monthly for $9.99/month (cancel anytime) or for one annual payment of $95.88 (New lower price! Was $99.99 - works out to be just $7.99/month now!)


*The 10% off discount is only applicable on Cricut.com (USA and CAN only) and in Cricut Design Space™. The 10% off cannot be used to purchase or renew Cricut Access™, to purchase Cricut Circle™, or on iOS in-app purchases. This change does not require any action from current subscribers. Terms and Conditions apply.

Spectacular Savings on Cricut Explore Air™ Machine and Bundles!

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With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start thinking about making personalized cards and gifts. Instead of cramping up your hand muscles cutting out hearts and cute designs with clunky scissors, save yourself time and elevate your design by using a Cricut Explore Air. Without a doubt, this is the best crafting device available. 

It's not only versatile and easy to use, it's also on sale right now at Cricut! You'll be able to get:

✂ $50 off the Cricut Explore Air 

✂ $129.95 off the Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Deluxe Starter Set

✂ $138.94 off the Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Ultimate Machine Set and 

✂ $257.78 off the Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + EVERYTHING Starter Set

The Explore Air Machine's Bundle of Benefits

With the Cricut Explore Air™, you can cut over 60 different types of material, including paper, fabric, plastic and vinyl to name a few. The Explore Air also features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼" tall up to 11½" wide x 23½" tall. 

This Cricut Explore machine is called the Air because it has built-in Bluetooth® capability. This means you can use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.

While the Cricut Explore Air is impressive on its own, purchasing it with one of Cricut's bundle offerings makes it even more valuable. Each bundle comes with different accessories that allow you to expand your creativity and make your crafting projects even more simple and fun to create. Plus, by purchasing your Explore Air with a bundle, you're able to save a bundle in the process! 

Cricut 12 Days of Christmas: Day 10 - Weekend Flash Sale

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 All Cartridges $14.99 or Less

$50 Off Cricut Explore Air and Cricut Explore One Bundles
Starting at $189.99

40% Off Supplies and Materials
Stock up on the essentials and save

Clearance Event
Up to 95% Off (items starting at $.99)

Get Value & Variety for $9.99/month
Enjoy unlimited access to over 30,000 images, projects, and fonts. Plus, enjoy new images for all your projects

Free Cut of the Week:
Paper Play Digital Set

Free Shipping with code FREESHIPDEC

Cricut 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9

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Cricut Explore One Now $179.99
Give them the perfect gift this Christmas

Black Friday Prices on Cricut Explore Air Bundles
Starting at $229.99

50 Cartridges at $9.99
Our top holiday cartridge picks are on sale.

30% off Supplies
Get all the tools and cutting materials you need!

Get Value & Variety for $9.99/month
Enjoy unlimited access to over 30,000 images, projects, and fonts. Plus, enjoy new images for all your projects

Free Cut of the Week:
Paper Play Digital Set

Free Shipping with code FREESHIPDEC

New October Deals at Cricut!

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If you've been waiting for a deal on Cricut's Explore One™ machine in navy, or the Cricut Explore Air™ machine and ultimate set, or really just anything Cricut, then your patience has paid off! 

This month, Cricut has some incredible deals in store for you. Now through October 31st, you'll be able to get:

• The Navy Explore One Machine Exclusive Bundle for just $190!
• $20 Off the Cricut Explore Air Ultimate Bundle
• and an extra 10% off almost everything at Cricut.com!

Take advantage of these savings today — just in time for all those pre-Halloween projects!

Get To Know Cricut Explore One & Explore Air

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Want the ability to easily make a personalized wedding gift or perhaps some unique home décor? Then you might find Cricut electronic cutting machines to be the best DIY crafting tool since the sewing machine. 

There are two machines that Cricut currently offers on their site:

• Cricut Explore One™
• Cricut Explore Air™

Cricut Explore One™ 

Cricut Explore One™ is a simple design-and-cut system. It’s versatile, easy to use, cuts very precisely, and is also incredibly affordable. With its irresistibly low price and limitless cutting potential, the Explore One is perfect for a new or beginning crafter. Here are a few notable features of the Explore One: 

Materials – All Cricut machines can cut an unbelievable variety of materials, for example:

• Paper
• Vinyl
• Iron-on
• Craft materials
• Upcycled materials
• Fabric
• Plastic
• Thick materials

Precision - Features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼" tall up to 11½" wide x 23½" tall. 

Smart Set® Dial - Each machine features a Smart Set® dial, which sets your settings (e.g. speed, pressure, etc.) for you so you don’t have to keep track of them. You just select the material that you're using on the Smart Set® dial and the machine's Cut Smart® technology will deliver a clean, professional cut. 

Images and Fonts - You can upload your own images and fonts for free on all three Cricut cutting machines. 

Cartridges - Both machines work with any Cricut cartridge and have the capability to hold all of your cartridges “virtually” in the cloud within your Cricut Design Space online software. So once you’ve loaded a cartridge, you’ll have it everywhere you go. 

Cricut’s Design Space™ and iPad® app - All Cricut Explore machines work hand-in-hand with Cricut’s Design Space™ (for PC, Mac®, iPad®, and iPhone®) that you get access to for free. 

Cricut Explore Air™

The Explore Air is the whole kit ‘n caboodle. It offers all the impressive features mentioned for the Explore One, but two key things set it apart:

1. It has a dual carriage for cutting and writing or cutting and scoring in one step. If you do a lot of paper crafting, this is the machine for you!
2. It has built-in Bluetooth® capability. You just use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.

Now that you know a lot more about how Cricut Explore® machines work, I’ll focus next week’s post on how you can design here, there and everywhere with Cricut Design Space. You’ll be blown away by how easy it is.

Until then … Happy crafting! 

Cricut Classically Modern Cards - With Sympathy

Here is the first card that I have cut from my new Cricut Classically Modern Cards Cartridge.

As I was going through the handbook this card jumped out at me.   

I went through my Close To My Heart cardstock looking for colours that were a little more subdued since this is a sympathy card - 

usually I am drawn to pastel or jewel tones.   

I used CTMH Ruby Cardstock for the base of the card.

I cut the inner liner from CTMH Goldrush and mounted it to the inside back portion. 

You could also put it on the inside front but 

I like being able to look through the intricate design. 

The leaves were cut from CTMH Olive Cardstock.

The sentiment was cut from CTMH Goldrush and CTMH Outdoor Denim Cardstock.

I sponged the cuts with the same colours of ink to give the pieces a little definition, 

then added a piece of Gold glitter cardstock to the flower from my scraps.

I added a piece of Recollections Burlap ribbon and used 

CTMH Foam Tape to pop the sentiment up from the front of the card. 

You can find more information on Cricut Classically Modern Cards or

 Cricut Explore Air on the Cricut website.

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In Canada? You can purchase the products to make this item on my CTMH website:

http://nancyhelmer.ctmh.com

Or start your own CTMH business or join as a Hobby Consultant 

and receive approx. $400 worth of product for just $109.  

Contact me for more information: nshelmer@icloud.com

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New Cricut Cartridge - Classically Modern Cards Now Available

Create intricate paper-cut greeting cards for every occasion, including wedding congratulations, baby announcements, get well soon cards, birthday wishes, love notes, and more!

Designed by Alexis Mattox, the Cricut® Classically Modern Cards cartridge includes 30 whimsical cards for all occasions, many with interchangeable sentiments for even more versatility. Create handmade cards you can be proud of with customizable details that show a little extra love!

• Use with all Cricut® electronic cutting machines
• Contains 30 intricately cut cards and coordinating envelopes
• Cards for every occasion, including thanks, congratulations, sympathy, valentines, weddings, baby showers,  well wishes, and more
• Designed by Alexis Mattox for Cricut®
• Ideal for cardmakers and DIYers—anyone who loves to craft with paper!

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Layout with CTMH Snowhaven Paper Pack

I'm working on my album from 2003 - feels good to be getting it done.  I put the bulk of my pictures in pocket protectors and then am doing the rest as traditional layouts.   

I love the How-To Books by CTMH - I used a pattern from Magic for this layout with 

CTMH Snowhaven patterned papers and co-ordinating solid cardstock.

My Cricut Explore came with a free 6 month subscription to their image library. 

 I used Teresa Collin's December 25th Cartridge for the Title & Snowflake Flourish.  

I embellished the snowflake with CTMH Bitty Sparkles.   

The "25" is cut from Teresa Collins Christmas Holly Digital Set.

I used CTMH Stitch Guide and then hand stitched around the Whisper cardstock.  

I used CTMH Cranberry and Slate Inks and sponged around the edges of the Cranberry and Slate Cardstock.  

I triple layered the Yuletide Season title with 

Cranberry, White Daisy and Snowhaven Black patterned cardstock.   

I used CTMH White Shimmer trim to add some sparkle to both pages. 

Cricut Explore Air for Mother's Day

Cricut Explore Air™ for Mother's Day

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Looking for the perfect gift for a crafty mom for Mother's Day? Well look no further than Cricut! Their incredible Explore Air™ machine takes cutting, writing, and scoring to a whole new level. It'll be the Mother's Day gift that keeps on giving!

For starters, it has built-in Bluetooth technology, which makes it wireless. That means that mom can take her projects wherever she goes and save her projects to the cloud. It's also compatible with Cricut's Design Space iPad app, so mom can lay all of her cuts in the Design Space and see everything she's cutting all at once on her iPad. Adios paper-based handbooks! 

Here are a few other neat notables of the Explore Air™ machine:

• It can cut over 60 different materials, including leather, balsa wood, fabric, vinyl, tissue paper, craft foam, and even silk! Mom just sets the dial to the material that she needs to cut and the machine keeps track of the settings.
• For cutting layers, mom can just print them on her printer and have the Explore Air™ cut it out.
• Fonts and images can be uploaded for free so projects can have writing on them that looks just like handwriting.

The Cricut Explore Air™ machine has an unbelievable amount of helpful, time-saving features. And if that weren't impressive enough, Cricut is taking $50 off their Explore Air™, officially making this one of the best gifts to give crafty Mom's this Mother's Day!

Get Your Cricut Explore Air and Get 50% Any Starter Set

Now is the time to Get your Circuit Explore Air®

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Did you buy your Circuit Explore Air yet? If not, don’t delay, NOW is the time to do it! Right now, you can buy a Cricut Explore Air and get 50% off any Starter Set! That’s right – and there are three starter sets to choose from – Deluxe Starter Set, Basic Starter Set and the Complete Starter Set. All designed to help you do even more with your Cricut Explore Air® machine! Just use code STARTER at checkout to get your savings.

And the April Mystery box is now available! $100 worth of goodies for only $29.99. The contents are a mystery, but this box includes cartridges and craft supplies for spring creating! You can get all these wonderful crafting supplies AND get free shipping this month too – just use code APRILSHIP. But supplies are limited, so get yours now before they run out! 

Get Inspired this Easter with Cricut

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Easter is coming, are you feeling crafty?

Get out your Cricut Explore Air and take a look at these different Easter projects you can create! 

Think decorations, invitations, gifts and party favours, there is no limit to what you can create. Here are a couple of my favourites!

Fun Easter Egg Dye Stencils Cute Easter Yard Signs

And there are many more fun ideas in the Cricut Design Space. 

Get your inspiration now and remember you can get Free Shipping on anything you buy now through March 31st, when you use the code MARCHSHIP.

Cricut Explore Air Now Available

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Just when you thought that Cricut's Explore® machine couldn't get any more amazing, they are now introducing their Cricut Explore Air!

This new machine has all the incredible features of the Cricut Explore®, but now it has built-in Bluetooth technology - so your projects can go wherever you go! In addition to being able to cut just about anything, including leather, balsa wood, fabric, vinyl, craft foam, and even silk, cartridges are also included in the software. So anytime you want to use a different cartridge, you just do a quick search on your iPad and it brings up all the images on the cart. How efficient is that?! 

By far this is the most advanced electronic cutting machine on the market with an unbelievable amount of helpful, time-saving features. While there are almost too many to mention, I can't resist sharing a few more of my favorites:

• It's wireless and compatible with Cricut Design Space iPad app.
• Since it's wireless, all projects can be saved to the cloud, which allows users to conveniently swap between their laptop and iPad.
• Cartridges are linked to your Cricut ID and delivered over the cloud. So once you've loaded a cartridge, you have it everywhere you go.
• There's no overlay simply because it's not needed! You just lay all of your cuts out in the Cricut Design Space app and you can see everything you are cutting all at once. So goodbye handbooks!
• It comes with a ton of "make-it-now" projects. You just send them straight to the machine and they are ready to go. You can also customize them with your own font and images!
• Fonts and images can be uploaded for free - the machine can actually print writing that looks just like handwriting! You can also draw and upload pictures to the machine without having to cut anything out.
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The Cricut Explore Air is really just amazing - and so fun to use! If you've been thinking about upgrading your cutting machine, now is the time to do it! Especially since you can get free shipping with the code MARCHSHIP. Now you can really cut a rug to celebrate!