Showing posts with label Explore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Explore. Show all posts

Monday, November 6, 2017

CRICUT: Festive Makeathon Sneak peeks

Here's some sneak peeks of some of the projects that are going to be shared during the Festive Makeathon over at my Cricut Explore and More group starting November 15.

Just a reminder that each day for 30 days there will be a new project released along with the cutting file so you can make your own version.

  

  

   

  

 
  

  


Hope to see you over at the group! Cricut Explore and More

Happy crafting!  ♥






Thursday, October 19, 2017

CRICUT: Explore Air 2 new colour

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

Cricut have just launched a new exclusive colour of the Air 2 machine on Cricut.com!



The pretty Sky colour matches the colour of the Cricut EasyPress.




Here is an exclusive coupon 10% off code for you to use with the new Cricut Explore Air 2 Sky machine at Cricut.com.

This code expires October 19 at 11.59pm MST.
The 10% off code can be used on any Air 2 Sky machine OR bundle. (Links below).

You will also receive free USA/CAN shipping when using the code.

The code is NEWSKY10

Here's the link to the Sky machine: Cricut Explore Air 2 Sky

$229.99 less discount


Here's the link to the Sky Everything bundle: Explore Air 2 Sky Everything Starter Set

$329.99 less discount


Here's the link to the Sky Ultimate bundle: Sky Air2 Ultimate bundle

$269.99 less discount

Here's the link to the Sky Deluxe bundle: Exolore Air 2 Sky - Deluxe Starter Set

$259.99 less discount



If the Mint colour is more your style you can use the code OCTOBAIR to receive 10% off and receive free shipping.  (Expires October 31st). You'll find the Mint Explore and Mint bundles here:  Explore Air 2




Prices are accurate as at 19th October, 2017

Happy crafting!  ♥






Tuesday, August 8, 2017

10% discount on Cricut Explore Air & Air 2

This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

Save 10% on the Cricut Explore Air and 


Use code AUGUSTAIR to save 10% and receive free 
USA/Canada shipping.
(This is in addition to the 10% Cricut Access & Cricut Circle discounts where applicable.)

Also applies to Air & Air 2 bundles

Offer Expires August 31, 2017
You can see the entire Cricut Explore Air and Air2 range here:



Happy crafting!  ♥






Sunday, July 23, 2017

CRICUT: New Print then Cut registration marks

If you're struggling with Print then Cut on the desktop version, please make sure you are running the latest version of Design Space. 

The latest desktop version (not the iOS app) replaced the three corner registration marks with a full rectangle that encloses your image. 

This is what you should see around your image when you get to the preview screen. (The arrows are part of my image, not the registration mark.)



If you don't see that, sign out of Design Space, close the Design Space tab (and any other DS tabs you might have open) then open DS again. You should see a message telling you that DS is being updated.





Happy crafting!  ♥




Wednesday, July 12, 2017

CRICUT: Bargain on Explore Air at Amazon

This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on that link I will receive a small commission. 


It's Amazon Prime day and one of the best bargains of the day is the the blue Cricut Explore Air.

If you don't have Amazon Prime you can sign up for a free 30 day trial so you can catch this bargain.

Prime members can purchase this machine for $140.49!!  

There are limited stocks - Amazon shows this deal as being 53% claimed with just over four hours to go.

You can get yours here: -->> http://amzn.to/2uglErk



Happy crafting!  ♥






Friday, June 16, 2017

10% off the Cricut Explore Air 2

This post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated at no cost to you by the vendor if you purchase after clicking on my links. 


Save 10% and received free shipping on the Cricut Explore Air 2 machine or Air 2 Everything, Ultimate, or Deluxe bundle at the Cricut store.

You can view and purchase the Air 2 machines here: Cricut Explore Air 2

To receive your discount use this code: AIR2TEN



This discount is valid until July 31, 2017.

Don't forget, if you already have a Cricut Access subscription you'll receive a further 10% off your purchase.

Happy crafting!  ♥






Sunday, October 16, 2016

Cricut Explore Air 2 - Just how fast is it?

Today I did a cutting speed comparison between the Explore Air and the Explore Air 2 and filmed it in action. 


I cut the same SVG file from two browsers on my PC at the same time.



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If you'd like to see the results, here's my video.





The Explore Air 2 will be available at Cricut.com on October 21.

Happy crafting!  ♥






Friday, October 14, 2016

Cricut Explore Air 2

You might have seen the launch of the Cricut Explore Air 2 on HSN recently.

It sold out there and will be available at Cricut.com on October 21.

So, what's the difference between the Explore Air and the Explore Air 2?  Speed and looks!

The Air 2 comes in 4 colours - Mint (green), Rose (pink), Serenity (blue), and the HSN exclusive Anna Griffin edition which is ivory and gold.

I recently received the Mint version and I've put together a short video that shows you the machine and takes you through the setup process.




The Air 2 also has "Fast Mode". You can use this mode on the vinyl to cardstock setting to cut up to twice as fast as the other Explores.

I'll be testing out the Fast Mode a little later and will report back my findings! :)


Happy crafting!  ♥






Friday, June 10, 2016

Dreaming Tree SVG's June blog hop

Welcome to the blog hop featuring Dreaming Tree SVG files. Thanks so much for participating.

To enter for your chance to receive a $10 Dreaming Tree Gift Certificate you must leave a comment on this post.  The more blogs you visit and comment on, the more chances you have to win! This contest runs from 06/10/2016 12:00 AM EST to 06/13/2016 11:59 PM EST.

One winner will be awarded from each blog and one grand prize winner will be awarded based on all comments from all blogs. Winners will be posted by June 15, 2016.

Please check back to see if you are a winner!

For my project I used the Antique Tray from Myrcella’s Vanity SVG Bundle.



I used Cricut Design Space to scale the size down to make the finished tray 9" x 7.5". This is very easy to do by selecting all the layers in the project and dragging the sizing arrow inwards. I used the grid lines on the Design Space canvas to eyeball the size.

The digital image is from Tiddly Inks and I coloured it using Copics.

I used the Cricut Explore Air to cut my project.

Hope you like it!

Be sure to check out the Dreaming Tree svg's. This link will take you to the free category which is a great place to start if you've never used these types of files before.

http://www.3dsvg.com/product-category/free-svg-files-cricut-silhouette/

Make sure you sign up for their newsletter while you're there! 

Please continue the hop by visiting the next crafter on the list!



5.  Izbzee
8.  The Non-Crafty Crafter (You are here)
9.  Scrappy Coyote (Next)


Happy crafting!  ♥






Thursday, June 2, 2016

Dreaming Tree Chess King box

Just in time for Father's Day (in the USA anyway) is the new "King of the Castle" bundle from Dreaming Tree.

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

There are three projects in this bundle... a crown cupcake box, a cascade card and a box in the shape of a chess king.

Here's my take on the chess king. ☺



Here's a photo of the full bundle courtesy of the Dreaming Tree website.


I've done quite a few of the Dreaming Tree projects now and assembling them has become really easy! I had most of the parts of this project done before watching the assembly video.

Materials list:

The black and grey cardstock are from Cricut.  Packs of 20 sheets in single colours are currently on sale for $5.00. Be sure to use the code HOTDEALS to get 10% off your purchase and free Fed-ex home delivery.



If you're in Canada use the code HOTDEALSCANADA to get 10% off your order and $14.99 flat rate shipping on orders over $75.)

The patterned cardstock was printed at home on my Epson WF-7620 wide format printer and is from a set called Goldfinger Papers by AMB Illustrations. https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AMBillustrations



Happy crafting!  ♥






Sunday, May 15, 2016

Cricut Explore One giveaway

We are giving away a Cricut Explore One over at Cricut Explore and More.




Don't miss your chance to enter!



Happy crafting!  ♥






Saturday, April 23, 2016

Dreaming Tree Gatefold card and some news!

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

I have some exciting news to share with you!

I am very happy to announce that my Facebook group "Cricut Explore and More" and Dreaming Tree are teaming up!

Leo from Dreaming Tree has offered to sponsor our group with fantastic offers and WEEKLY giveaways... for an entire year! They will be our official 3D paper project sponsor and we will be Dreaming Tree’s preferred Cricut Facebook group!  How cool is that? ☺

Each week we will have two $6.99 gift cards to give away. Right now our members can enter the draw by taking part in our Green challenge. That means make a project with a green theme.

That could be using the colour green, or St Pats day, or frogs, crickets (or Cricuts as it's Cricut's 10 year anniversary) or nature.... whatever fits the green theme!

This challenge closes on Tuesday so hurry and request to join so you can enter!

Does this mean you can't share any other 3D projects in the group? Not at all! You are still welcome to share projects no matter where you purchase the files!

But… if you haven't used Dreaming Tree's files... please give them a try. We know that you'll love them! They have awesome 3D projects and you’ll find an assembly video for each one!

Here's the link to the Dreaming Tree website. Please be sure to sign up for their newsletter: http://www.3dsvg.com/

And here's their Facebook page. Don't forget to "Like" it! https://www.facebook.com/3dsvg

If you have crafting friends who love Dreaming Tree too, then now is the time to add them to our group.  We'd love to have them see what a happy and welcoming group we have created. Admins Jess, Janis, Jooniper and I are looking forward to seeing you and your crafty friends. ☺

So now onto my project!

Here are two versions of the Dreaming Tree Floral Gatefold Card.

This is such an easy card to put together so I have no excuse for putting the front panels on upside down. Other than I had friends over for a night of crafting... and wine may have been consumed. ☺

I love this card and I know I'll be making many more of them as it's so versatile!


You can purchase this card from Dreaming Tree right here: Floral Gatefold Card SVG

Or as part of a 3 card bundle here: Gatefold Cards SVG bundle

I again reached for the beautiful Cricut Pearl paper for this project. The colours were Cocoa and Scarlet.


Happy crafting!  ♥






Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Two new Facebook groups for you to check out!

I know that there are a lot of crafters out there who like to sell their projects. 

But starting and running a craft business can be tricky!

So let me introduce you to a great friend Joy Gjersvold who together with Barbara Kollmer Guy runs an awesome marketing group called "The Joy of Marketing your Crafts."

If you're looking for tips on how to best market your products, who to organise your displays and how best practices for running your business then you'll love this group! 



Please check it out if you're a seller or thinking about it! I promise you you'll learn a lot! 



The next group... is mine! ☺ 

I have started my own group called Cricut Explore and More. Along with some of my favorite Cricuteers - Janis Bertram DeGouff, Jooniper Parker, and Jess Slater I'm heading up what we hope to be an amazing Cricut community!



If you're looking for a positive, uplifting, and super helpful group when it comes to all things Cricut I hope you'll take a moment to head on over and check us out! 

Here's the link to join. Hope to see you there!



Happy crafting!  ♥





Wednesday, March 23, 2016

COPIC: Kit and Clowder project

Here's my take on the March Create and Learn markers project.

If you love to colour you should check out the classes at Kit and Clowder. Alyce is an amazing teacher! You'll find classes there on Skin & Hair, Clothing and many more.

I've only recently got back into colouring. Earlier this month I attended the 2nd Australian Kit and Clowder colouring retreat and it has reignited my love for this medium!

Alyce doesn't only teach marker classes. She also teaches pencils, watercolours and Mixed Media. And she supplies the colour equivalents for different types of markers eg. Copics, Spectrum Noir and Promarkers.

The Create and Learn is a monthly project class. The project is emailed to you each month and includes the image plus backgrounds.

The digital image is "Jungle" by Yampuff. The image itself doesn't come with the background but Alyce teaches you how to draw it as part of the class. And for those not brave enough to do that (like me)... she also supplies the image merged with the background that she has drawn for you!



I framed the image using 3D frame and easel svg's from Lori Whitlock.

They were cut on my Cricut Explore using Cricut cardstock.

**The above Cricut links are affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking the link.**

If you're ordering from Cricut this month don't forget to use the code CRAZY10 to get 10% off your purchase and free Continental USA home shipping. (Expires 5th April, 2016).

Happy crafting!  ♥






Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Cricut Explore comparison chart

**This post contains affiliate links (Cricut.com and Amazon) and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. 

There's lots of Thanksgiving bargains available on the Cricut Explore through the different vendors. Before you start shopping here's a chart I put together to help you pick the right Explore for you. Click the images to enlarge, or download the PDF from here: Cricut Explore Comparison by Narelle

At the end of this post I'll add links to some of the current Explore deals as I find them.




Amazon:
Cricut Explore Air $199.99 (Prime. Free shipping on orders over $35)

Explore Bluetooth Adapter from Amazon $24.15 (Prime)

Cricut.com
Cricut Explore Air $219.99. Use code DOORBUSTERS to get 10% off and free US (continental) standard shipping. Brings price down to $197.99!

Be sure to check out the bundles at Cricut.com. There are various bundles available and depending on the inclusions can be a much better deal. You can use the DOORBUSTERS code on those too!

Explore Air bundles
Explore One bundles


Joann.com
Explore One (grey) online $199.99 with free shipping.
(Paper ad shows in store price for this model as $149. Only available Nov 24, 25 & 27)
Explore Air online $249.99  with free shipping
In store price $199. Only available Nov 24, 25 & 27)




Black Friday Deals

Amazon
CRICUT EXPLORE ONE BUNDLE MAT/TOOLS - Explore One machine with 12x24 standard grip mat, scraper/spatula & two week subscription. $199.99. (Price currently shows as $179!!)
http://amzn.to/1lNUHTF - Click the Explore One bundles button.

CRICUT EXPLORE AIR BUNDLE TOOL/BLADE - Explore Air machine with deep cut blade & housing, basic tool set & two week subscription - $269.99. (Price currently shows as $229.99!!)
http://amzn.to/1lNUHTF - Click the Explore Air bundles button.


Cricut.com
Cricut Explore One™ Pink Poppy Machine + Basic Fonts Set. $259.99. (Currently shows as $209.99!) 
http://shrsl.com/?~akyd
Includes:
  • Fontastic Fonts Cartridge
  • Everyday Fonts Cartridge
  • Chalkboard Fonts Cartridge
  • Cricut® Cutting Mat Variety 3 Pack

Cricut Explore One™ Pink Poppy Machine + Deluxe Starter Set. $269.99
(Currently shows at $219.99!) http://shrsl.com/?~akyf

Includes:
  • Cricut Explore Deep Cut Blade with Housing
  • Cricut Vinyl Sampler Pack, Home
  • Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 3 Pack
  • Cricut Transfer Tape
  • Cricut Tools Basic Set
  • Cricut Iron-on Lite, Red
  • Cricut Printable Magnetic Sheets
  • Cricut Window Cling, White
  • Cricut Stencil Vinyl

Cricut Explore One™ Navy Bloom Machine + Adapters Set $189.99 - http://shrsl.com/?~akyj

    Included in set:
  • Cricut Explore One™ Navy Bloom Machine
  • Cricut Explore® Wireless Bluetooth® Adapter
  • Cricut Explore One™ Accessory Adapter and Pen
Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Tools & Mats Set
$279.99 (Currently shows as $229.99!) http://shrsl.com/?~akym
Includes:

  • Cricut® Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack
  • Cricut® Tools Basic Set
  • Cricut Explore® Carry Bag, Gray



Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Deluxe Starter Set
$289.99 (Currently shows as $239.99) 
http://shrsl.com/?~akys

Includes: 
Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 3-pack
Cricut Explore Deep Cut Blade With Housing
Cricut Tools Scoring Stylus
Cricut Explore Metallic Pen Set
Cricut Explore Antiquity Pen Set
Cricut Explore® Carry Bag, Gray


Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + Ultimate Machine Set
$299.99. (Currently shows as $249.99!) 
http://shrsl.com/?~akyu

Includes:

  • Cricut® Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack
  • Cricut Explore® Deep Cut Blade With Housing
  • Cricut® Tools Scoring Stylus
  • Cricut Explore® Candy Shop Pen Set
  • Cricut® Tools Basic Set
  • Cricut® Window Cling, Black
  • Cricut Explore® Carry Bag, Gray


Cricut Explore Air™ Machine + EVERYTHING Starter Set
$379.99 (Currently shows as $329.99) http://shrsl.com/?~akyx

Includes:
Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 3-pack
Cricut Explore Deep Cut Blade with Housing
Cricut Tools Scoring Stylus
Cricut Explore Calligraphy Pen Set
Cricut Explore Metallic Pen Set
Cricut Tools Basic Set
Cricut Vinyl Sampler, Home
Cricut Stencil Vinyl
Cricut Dry Erase Vinyl
Cricut Transfer Tape
Cricut Poster Board, Metallic
Cricut Iron-on Lite, Gray
Cricut Iron-on Glitter, Red
Cricut Printable Sticker Paper
Cricut Printable Iron-on Light
Cricut Printable Vinyl
Cricut Printable Magnet Sheets
Cricut Window Cling, Black 
Cricut Washi Sheets, Classic
Cricut Craft Foam, Plush
Cricut Trimmer Tool
Cricut Premium German Carbide Replacement Blade

Cricut Explore® Carry Bag, Gray

Hobby Lobby
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR BUNDLE - Explore Air machine with printable sticker paper, printable vinyl, premium blade, 12 x 12 strong grip mat & 60 day subscription$229.99. In stores only. 

Joann
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR BUNDLE - Explore Air machine with printable sticker paper, 12 x 12 light grip mat, scoring stylus, candy shop pen set, 5 digital image set, & two week subscription - $229.99. http://www.joann.com/cricut-explore-air-holiday-bundle/14688055.html#q=explore%2Bair&start=1

CRICUT EXPLORE ONE PINK BLOSSOM BUNDLE - Explore One Pink machine with premium blade and 12 x 12 consumable pack & two week subscription. $179.99 http://www.joann.com/cricut-explore-one-bundle/14688584.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=927579&hq_l=14&hq_v=6160e9465e#q=Cricut&start=1

Menards
CRICUT EXPLORE ONE BUNDLE - Explore One machine with vinyl sampler Home 12x12, 12x48 transfer tape & 60 day subscription$199.99. 
https://www.menards.com/main/p-1444451640019-c-1446215532061.htm?tid=-5138724906106291081

Michaels
CRICUT EXPLORE ONE - Explore One machine with metallic vinyl sampler, premium blade & 60 day subscription - $229.99. http://www.michaels.com/cricut-explore-one-bundle/10432548.html?hq_e=el&hq_m=927579&hq_l=12&hq_v=6160e9465e#q=Cricut&start=12

Walmart
CRICUT EXPLORE AIR FROZEN BUNDLE - Explore Air machine with weeder tool, printable sticker paper, frosted window cling, vinyl sky, vinyl silver, Frozen digital image set, & two week subscription. $229.99. 
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cricut-Explore-Air-Frozen-Bundle/46360465

CRICUT EXPLORE ONE CORAL WM BF BUNDLE - Explore One Coral machine with black pen and adapter & 30 day subscription. $149.99
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Cricut-Explore-1-Coral-Bundle/46360467




I'll add more as I find them! :)

Happy crafting!  ♥






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