Cricut Expression deals, Gypsy news, and Cricut Cartridges Reviews

Cricut Cake is the latest product to be released by Provo Craft. The new Cricut Cake is a great way to make your cakes possitively amazing while saving you money, time, and space! Mark those special occasions in your life with a work of art cake, whether its a wedding cake, anniversary cake, birthday cake, or any other event!

The Cricut Cake allows beginning decorators to add lettering, patterns, and custom decorations to any cake quickly and easily. Easily make monograms or anything else as well with no cost involved! Roll out the gum paste, put it on the Cricut Mat, load it into the Cricut Cake and push a single button! Provo Craft even offers Cricut Cake Decorator Sheets to get you started in your new cake decoration obsession. It can be an asset to your business, or a new hobby to impress all your friends and neighbors.

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Cricut Cake Cartridges

The Cricut Cake can use all available Cricut cartridges to make your new edible designs. Now you can decorate your cake and eat it too! Just imagine the world of creative decorations you can add to make that cake even more special. Customize any cake quickly and easily for themed parties and more! There are plenty of fonts and Cricut Cake cartridges available as well from flowing cursive script to calligraphy and fun lettering. It doesn’t take much experience to decorate a cake with this machine, just an imagination! The Cricut Cake Basics cartridge comes packed with the machine. This cartridge has all kinds of perfect designs for decorating cakes from birds and flowers to hearts and many beautiful flowing designs and accents.

How To Use The Cricut Cake Machine

Wondering how do I use the Cricut Cake machine? It couldn’t be easier, just take your cake cutting mat, either one of the Cricut Cake cutting mats or a traditional Cricut Cutting mat with all the sticky paste taken off (you can do this easily by using a little nail polish remover and warm water and rubbing it down in the sink) and lay the gum paste flat. Dial in your designs, and push cut. It will cut your cake designs just like a regular Cricut Expression machine will. A nice trick is using multiple layers of gum paste on the Cricut Cake cutting mat. Cut a nice deep design, and you can then pull the pieces up to make 3d effects that pop out of the cake!

Keep your Cricut Cake Cutting Blades Sharp!

Since gum paste is a little sticky, you are going to want to make sure your cutting blades are as sharp as possible on your cake cutting machine. It’s always good to have an extra set of Cricut cake replacement blades in case you need to make a quick swap in the middle of your project.

We think the new Cricut Cake machine has a lot to offer to already established cake making businesses, but also will open the way for creative people to start their own cake making and decorating business to make money at home easily and enjoyably!

Stay tuned as we keep you updated on this exciting new device. We will be posting all the Cricut Cake sales, discounts, and deals we can find to help get you started for as little as possible!

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There are new Blue and Red Cricut expression Machines hitting the shelves! We just knew these colored Expression machines were going to be a huge hit. It started with the pink cricut expression, moved onto the baby blue cricut expression (note: there are two different blue cricut expression machines, one with just the highlights blue, and the other with the entire body blue), and now we have fully colored Red and Blue Cricut expression machines!

This trend is very exciting, and we are loving it! There's nothing like having your own personalized expression machine with its own unique color. These new red Cricut expression machines are entirely red, not just the highlights anymore! Totally shiny plastic and stunningly decorated, these guys are a must have if you don't already have your own Cricut die cutting machine!

Who knows, maybe you will even be inspired to print up some of your own adhesive vinyl designs and decorate your new blue or red machine to make it even more personalized! These special edition Expression machines come with both the Serenade Cricut Solutions cartridge and the Plantin SchoolBook font cartridge.

While these guys are extremely cool, they are exactly the same as the original Cricut Expression, so if you already have one then perhaps you won't be quite as excited about this. Or maybe you'll be like us and wish you could buy one!

Well, either way, we are loving all the new additions to the Cricut lineup and can't wait to see what they come out with next! We personally are very excited for the Batman and Superman Cricut cartridges that are going to be released soon!

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If you are looking for a new Cricut Expression project or idea, why not consider doing some Vinyl lettering on your Cricut? Making adhesive wall vinyl shapes, designs, and letters is a great way to decorate your house and your kids bedrooms.

Don't worry about the vinyl dulling your Cricut Expression cutting blades either, in fact many people have had to dial the pressure back so that it doesn't ripple and damage the material itself. There are so many cool options that using vinyl opens up to you. From inspirational phrases on your office walls to welcoming messages in your kitchen and bedrooms. You can smile every morning as you enjoy your cup of coffee and read off the inspirational quotations you have put up around your house.

With a little creativity you could easily make your kitchen and dining room every bit as trendy as Starbucks! Get yourself a single cup coffee maker that brews Starbucks coffee and it will be just like you are in your very own personal cafe!

How To Cut Vinyl using the Cricut Expression Machine

First you put the vinyl sheet on your cutting mat and load it into the the Expression machine. Make sure you are using the correct cutting mat size! You cut the vinyl numbers or letters just like you were cutting paper, no need to dial up the pressure at all. Blade depth should be 6 and the pressure can be 2-3 depending on the kind of vinyl. Lay out your design and press cut... it’s that simple. If you are using static vinyl, then it won’t be sticky nor will it stick to walls. The adhesive vinyl will peel off nicely. The paper cut settings will give the vinyl a “kiss cut” which will cut the material without cutting through the backing.

Applying Vinyl Lettering With Transfer Tape

Next you can take your transfer tape (if you are using this) and place it gently over the freshly cut shapes. Once you have the tape correctly positioned burnish the tape with an applicator stick with overlapping strokes beginning in the center.

Applying the Vinyl should always be done on a clean and dry wall or surface. Make sure the cleaner you use doesn’t leave a film or residue! Gently position the transfer tape and vinyl where you want it first to make sure it’s in the correct position. Once it’s there just use your applicator stick one more time to burnish the transfer tape with overlapping strokes. Finally you gently pull back the tape at a forty five degree angle while being careful that the vinyl doesn’t start peeling away with it. If it does, put the tape back and burnish away.

Applying Cricut Vinyl Without Transfer Tape

Applying Cricut Expression Vinyl cuts without transfer tape is as simple as peel and stick. It’s good to use a guideline of some sort, whether it’s your husbands laser level or a pencil mark on your walls. Carefully peel the stickers off and apply them. Once you are done, you can use the vinyl lining/backing and put it against the lettering on the wall. Use your applicator stick to burnish this and press the vinyl firmly into place without damaging the actual cuts.

Now sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a nice warm cup of coffee or tea!

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The YourStory product from Provo Craft is a thermal book binding a creation center which is perfect for scrap bookers of virtually any age. It is the perfect starter kit with regards to beginning scrap booking and allows you to do so much almost immediately. You can even get a YourStory kit that comes complete with a variety of covers, art and of course lettering which will help you get well on your way to creating your first and of course many more scrap books over the years.

The thermal book binding capabilities of the YourStory allows you to make use of laminating covers in order to seal your scrap book in plastic that will help it to stay good for many, many years. The machine itself is also capable of binding the books and with the help of the kits; you can in fact create an entire scrap book with ease.

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Of course you can always build a scrap book the old fashioned way; by hand. But not everyone has the artistic capabilities of cutting out each of the letters and shapes and you still have the issue of not being able to bind the scrap book by hand. This is why so many people have begun to make use of scrap booking equipment such as the YourStory and many other products which are made available through Provo Crafts.

The YourStory system allows you to build, bind and laminate scrap books up to 12 inches square which give you plenty of space to do all sorts of unique and interesting things. While there are many other alternatives available today, only Provo Craft has continued to make some of the finest equipment especially made for the scrap booker in all of us. Even if you are not wanting the YourStory for scrap booking, the capabilities of both binding as well as thermal lamination makes this product perfect for many other situations as well.

So whether you are an up and coming scrap booker or just love to make your own books, the YourStory book binding and thermal lamination machine will help make your hobby a more enjoyable and easier one. The less time you have to spend worrying about how to protect and bind your books, the more time you can spend on creating and living the experiences which will be stored within the book forever.

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*Update: Be sure to note that there are now TWO version of the Blue Cricut Expression Machine. There is the special edition bundle pack with the blue trim highlights and the custom decal on the back, and there is also the entirely blue version with the whole plastic casing being different colors of blue. Both are stunning!

Have you all seen the new blue Cricut Expression machine yet? We are loving the new trend in colorizing the Cricut Expression machines! Just a couple weeks after the Pink Cricut Expression hit the shelves, now there is a blue version that matches the YourStory machine! (update: now there is a new red cricut expression machine that has been released as well)

This limited edition Blue Cricut Expression bundle has beautiful blue trim in it, and a has a very beautiful floral decal on the back as well. It comes bundled with two special Cricut cartridges: The Accent Essential Shape Cartridge and the Storybook Cricut Cartridge. Reportedly, this special edition isn't going to be available in any brick and mortar stores any time soon. The only place you can get it is online! Here are the best deals we could find on eBay just for you:

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Where is all of this Cricut colorization going to stop? We are loving the new trend in making much more personal Expression machines. We'd love to see the same thing with the Cricut Create as well. This is a great way to make your arts and crafts much more personal, and isn't that just the whole point of crafting in the first place? Colored Cricut Expressions are going to be super hot this holiday season, we are sure of that. Who wouldn't want one of these adorable machines!

We are all so hard at work on our crafts that often we overlook the one thing that is making it all possible! Has anybody else customized their Cricut expression machines? If so, let us know and we'll feature you on our website! We'd love to see some custom decorations, paint jobs, decals, and whatever other zany things you all can think of!

Check out this great video reviewing the new Blue Cricut Expression:

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Ever wanted to use your Cricut Expression while you were away from home and away from a power outlet? Is it hard to find an outlet at your crafting fairs or at a craft booth? (why don't they give those things more outlets anyway...) Do you want a cool, green, and efficient way to power your electronic devices while you are on the go?

Well if you have ever found yourself wishing you could do any of those things, then you might want to look into the new Gobe Power Hub and accompanying Solar Briefcase.

The Gobe Power Hub is a super cool little device that is released by the company called GoBe Solar. Essentially is a powerful battery you can charge up and take with you anywhere. It is state of the art and reliable. Anybody can use it as a portable energy source, and it packs a ton of power into a relatively small space!

It will keep a normal laptop running for up to 6 hours, a dvd player running for almost 14 hours, and it can keep your Cricut cutting machines running for up to 6 hours! That's plenty long enough to get all your scrapbooking and crafting needs taken care of! It will keep your Cricut Gypsy running for up to 15 hours as well!

Don't worry if it runs out of juice though. You can recharge it with the accompanying Solar Briefcase. Just place the solar paneled briefcase in the sun for a few hours, and it will charge up your GoBe just like new. It takes 10 hours to get a full charge. You can also charge the GoBe in a normal outlet, and that will only take one hour to reach maximum capacity. Also, if you are looking for some presents for men, then this little guy can power all of his devices as well while you guys are out and about. It's a pretty cool gift for anybody!

Now you can power your Cricut and other crafting devices no matter where you are. Check it out, it's pretty cool!

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Hey all, we just found out that Michael's has joined Provocraft to promote a new special edition pink Cricut Expression machine! This pink Cricut is a tribute to the Breast Cancer research and survivors fund started by Susan G Komen. For the next month ever purchase of a pink cricut expression will result in $50 being donated to the charity! Now you can get the CUTEST Expression machine ever, and support a very good cause at the same time!

The new Expression comes with pink trim along the edges, the light up buttons are pink, as well as the carriage and blade holder. Even the dials are pink! This is simply adorable, and all of us at Arts N' Crafts Bug are slapping ourselves asking "Why didn't they think of this earlier!!" We want more colored Cricut Expressions! For those of us who already have an Expression machine, we can just look on and wish, but for those who don't... this is one amazing gift! If you are not into pink things, then be sure you check out the Blue Cricut Expression and the red cricut expression machines that are on sale now, it's a limited edition too!

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You get three cartridges with this Cricut Expression bundle, one of which is a special exclusive cartridge only available in this package: The Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge, the Accent Essentials Cartridge, and the Pink Journey Cricut Cartridge which is an exclusive solutions cartridge. The Pink Journey cartridge has many different breast cancer awareness patterns, and many beautiful patterns and inspirational pictures. It's adorable, and a great way to support breast cancer research.

These guys are only available at Micheals (which by the way is running a great sale on Cricut Cartridges at the moment thanks to Oh My Glue Stick for the tip on that one!) And they retail for around $400. However, as usual, we find you the best deals on eBay, so shop around here and you'll be sure to find a cheap pink cricut expression in no time at all!

Check out this video review of the new Pink Cricut Expression:

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Did you know you can buy die cuts on Ebay? They are called Cricut Piecings and they are various printed die cut pictures, patterns, and styles that are already printed out and colored and ready for a scrapbook! If you don't have the cartridge, or don't even have the Cricut cutter but you still love the die cuts, then you probably would love to check out the TONS of different Cricut piecings and die cuts that have been premade for you. Many come on acid free linen paper, are of a very high quality, and can be custom made to order.

This is great if you happen to have a project on your hands and just need a certain shape, design, or lettering but don't want to have to buy the whole cartridge. So check them out, maybe you'll even get some ideas of your own!

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If you have followed our blog at all, by now that the very best place to buy all things Cricut Machines, Cricut Expression, and Cricut Cartridges is on eBay. You can get incredible deals and save tons of money over buying them from retail stores or full price online. There are some amazing discounted Cricut packages on eBay at almost any given time.

However, we have never explained how to open an eBay account so that you can actually make the purchase and really get your scrapbooking on! Well, we are here to apologize and remedy that situation right now.

Simply click this link and follow the instructions below: Sign Up For Ebay To Buy Discounted Cricut Products!

The above link will take you to the eBay homepage where you can very easily click the "register" link on the top where it says "Welcom! Sign In or Register." That will take you to a new screen where you will enter in your personal details. It will look something like this:

After you have entered in your basic information like telephone, address, name... the standard stuff... you will have to fill out the second half of the form that will ask you for your login name, and your password. Just fill those out, type in the correct CAPTCHA code at the bottom to prove you are a real human, and you are in eBay bidding business! The second half of the screen looks something like this:

Fill that out, and that's it! You're ready to find all the Cricut discounts and deals you can handle! What are you waiting for! Sign Up For Ebay To Buy Discounted Cricut Products today!

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Update: It's called the Cricut Gypsy! Click the link as we have a whole post about the new Gypsy and its features.

Well, in case you haven't noticed yet, the guys down at Provo Craft have a new gizmo cooking up in their labs. You better believe that it will be pretty awesome once it comes out if their previous releases prove anything! July 27th is the big day for the release, and each day they are releasing more and more clues as to what this device is. What do you think this new Provo Craft Cricut mystery device is? Well, below are the clues we have so far, and our thoughts on what each of them reveal. Please feel free to pitch in and share your thoughts and ideas!

• This thing's touchy but it never gets mad
Clearly the new Provo Craft surprise is going to be a pocket handheld device with some kind of touch screen on it. Possibly some kind of Cricut netbook or something.

• Roam if you want to, roam around the world
Roam...ing? As in a phone? Could this device be Provo Craft's answer to the iPhone?

• You may have to power down during takeoff
More proof that this device just might be a phone, or at least have some kind of wi fi internet access.

• Colors, shapes, designs. Oh, My!
Of course this handheld device is going to let you do some sort of art work via its touch screen.

• Now you can create on the go, anywhere
Possibly it will hook up to the Cricut in some way so you can design your own custom art on the go and get it printed by your machine when you get home.

• Carry all your cartridges at once!
Hmm... how is it going to know what cartridges you already own? Possibly because you will download them off the internet instead of buying the actual physical cartridges? Yet more evidence that this device will hook up to your Cricut in some way.

• Power it on and you're on a design roadtrip
Hopefully it doesn't have the same overheating issues that the new iphone 3GS is having...

• The crop will be redefined
Crop... as in cropping a picture? Not sure what to make of this one...

• This thing knows how to easily locate all your art
Gotta have internet access then, and probably some kind of online storage space for you to store and display to your friends. Do I smell an online Cricut Social Network Community sponsored by Provo Craft?

• Like doing things your way? You'll love this
Again, more hinting towards custom Cricut designs and shapes. This has been many people's greatest complaint about their Expression machines: the lack of the ability to create customized die cuts.

• Cricut designs no longer require a mouse
Because it's a touch screen!

• Designed to become one with your hand
Hmm... at first I thought this was just because it was handheld like an iPhone... but then I got to thinking about how cool it would be if they actually used your whole hand as part of the device. Like a Cricut glove... Maybe that's just from watching too much science fiction lately.

• Sleek, smart, sexy. Imagine when you turn it on.
Ya ya ya, so's my iPhone. I'm not saying you guys at Cricut HQ can't beat that, just saying you've got a lot to live up to.

Well that's it for the clues so far, we'll be updating from time to time with the new clues and our thoughts. But that's enough of us! What do you think? What's in the mystery box?

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