Christmas has come early! So what's with the Halloween....? #ad

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Guess what?  Christmas has come early!!  What's that?  This is a Halloween project?  Well, yes it is, but right now you can get free shipping on your ribbon at The Ribbon Resource - May Arts Ribbon Retail Store  through Nov. 1st.  It's not often free shipping comes around on ANY order, so if there's a cool ribbon you've been wanting to try?  Now's the time to grab it. 

The Ivory Burlap String is one of my favorites and a staple in my crafting.  I use the burlap string for everything!  Well, almost everything.  The 5 yard bundle starts at just $2.95; the perfect size to try out, without investing big bucks.

"Ivory Burlap String" - $2.95

from: Ribbon Resource

Check out all the fun ribbons from iridescent, wrinkled, satin, trim, adhesive backed, glitter, burlap, velvet, crochet, lace... the list is endless!

Shop Christmas Ribbons

Want the bigger spools but don't want to invest big bucks?  Grab a friend, while shipping is free, and go in on an order together.  Split the ribbons and the cost!  Nothing like sharing the love with your crafty friends.  Remember, this offer ends 11/1.  Have fun shopping!

(I'd love to see what you create with your new ribbons.... visit me at facebook.com/wavingmywand and share your projects!)

 

Additional supplies:

Carta Bella Trick or Treat cardstock

DoubleClick Skittles Bubble Embellishments

Tombow Adhesives

Round Corner Punch

7 Gypsies mini wooden clips

 Simple Stories DIY mini kraft bags

Skull embossing folder

Cuttlebug Embossing machine

(available at scrapbook.com)

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Wondering what all the fuss is about? Crafter's Unite! Cricut Rocks!

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Terri here, from Waving My Wand.  You all know I love my Explore.  I use it for so many projects; fabulous die cuts, vinyl creations for photographs, mugs and t-shirts and easy to assemble paper projects like quick cards, banners and more.  If you've been thinking about switching from the "dark side", come on over!  Cricut has amped up it's product line to bring you the latest in cutting technology, including bluetooth technology that allows you to use your Explore hands free.  Link your Explore Air to your ipad, or iphone.  Yes!  Design from the comfort of your phone!  It's possible!  Android is next and I can't wait.  Look at some of the things you can do below.  If you're already a Cricut user, here's some offers you can take advantage of as well.

Cricut July Mystery Box
Free shipping with code JULYSHIP at Cricut
$20 off any Explore One bundle

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Now that you’re more familiar with Cricut Explore One™, Cricut Explore Air™ and Cricut Design Space™, it’s time to chat about some of the really neat things you can create when you put it all together. 

As you’re getting familiar with your Cricut machine, it’s a great idea to take advantage of the free Make it Now™ projects and images that you get with Cricut Design Space™. 

For example, check out this adorable 3D Hot Air Balloons Mobile. It’s a fun, easy starter project and makes for the perfect baby shower or toddler’s birthday gift (and can you believe it's made with felt?). And what’s a gift without a card? Cricut has an incredible selection of card examples made with Cricut Explore machines. There’s even a whole selection dedicated to everything baby, which is where I came across this cute baby shower card. 

Birthday
What better way to tell someone how special they are than with a hand/Cricut-made card and gift? This super fun shaker card is perfect for a 21+ birthday. And even if you purchase a gift, you can always use your Cricut Explore machine to personalize it. For example, if you bought a friend a purse or a wallet, you could use your machine to monogram it with their initials. Or if you bought them a plain shirt or sweater, you could customize it with a fun image or statement. 

I love this sparkly pineapple t-shirt. All you need is a blank shirt, a roll of Cricut Iron-on, and images from the Cricut® Summer Love image set. 

Pool Party
Soak up the summer fun with a pool party! You can use your Cricut Explore to create everything from invitations to decorations. Here are some really creative ideas for how to add some special splash to a pool party. 

Engagement/Wedding
Make your own beautiful table decorations, banners, party favor boxes, cards, and more for the happy couple in just a few minutes! You’ll find some really impressive ideas in Cricut’s Design Space, such as this lovely Mr. & Mrs. card. 

There are an unbelievable number of project examples in the Design Space, which are categorized by type (e.g. baby, holidays, home décor, school, food, etc.) and by level (easy, moderate, and advanced). You can also find a ton of great ideas for projects on Cricut's Blog and Pinterest page. 

The summer season is a perfect time to get your very own Cricut machine and familiarize yourself with Design Space and all the incredible projects you can create. Try out a few projects each month and you’ll be amazed at how easy it is. By the time the holiday season rolls around, you’ll be a Cricut pro and will wow your friends and family with your stunning crafting skills! 

Happy crafting! 

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Hurry, #Cricut January Mystery box, plus Free ship code and Free Image!

The Cricut January Mystery box sale ends tomorrow.  This month you are guaranteed a cartridge and Cuttlebug Folders in your mystery box in addition to other mystery items; almost a $100 value for only $29.99.  Ends tomorrow so what are you waiting for?

Plus, Free shipping on all orders in January with code FREESHIPJAN

Click here to get your January Mystery Box

Don't forget to get your free image of the week for your Cricut Explore.  It's an adorable 3-D Valentine mail box.  Last day to snag that is 1/14/15.

You can grab that here after you log into Cricut.com:

Free Images

How do you access your free images?  Click the same link above and scroll down for instructions on accessing through Cricut Craft Room and Design Space.  Have fun!


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Cricut Money Saver - making your mat sticky again + free images

 Need to refurbish the mat for your die-cutting machine?   According to my research, there are numerous ways you can save some bucks and re-stick your mat.  I've asked around, did a little online research, and after talking to one local scrapbook store owner, I decided that the route I wanted to take was using Zig 2 way glue.  It seemed like the easiest alternative for me, so here's what you need to do:

1.  Scrub your mat really well with warm water and dish soap.  I used a scrubber designed for non-stick cookware.  You can find a 3-pk for .99 at Walmart.  It's going to take a little elbow grease to get all the nubby little pieces of glue off your mat, so dig in for about 5-7 minutes. 

The results will be well worth it. 

Allow your mat to thoroughly dry before proceeding to the next step.

2.  Using the Broad tipped Zig 2 way glue pen, completely cover your dry mat, running the glue stick up and down.  If you're using a new glue pen, you may need to prime your glue until you see the blue come all the way through to the tip by pressing down continuously on the tip.  This glue goes on blue, and dries clear.  You can find this glue in your local craft store for around $5.99.  Major chains have coupons that you can use via their phone apps or look in your Sunday paper for a discounted coupon.  It's well worth the investment no matter how much you pay, as this glue goes a long, long way and mats can be very costly to replace.

Can you see the blue glue?  I let this dry overnight but you can probably go with a couple hours.

My mat is nice and sticky now.  I worried that I was putting on too much glue. 

The true test will be in the cutting. 

And......yup.  A little too sticky.  I guess I was a little heavy-handed with the glue.  Plus, I used thin designer paper which was a mistake.  My advice?  Light on the glue and use some good cardstock to break in your new sticky mat.

Once I got all the sticky paper off the mat, and used some good cardstock for the next few cuts, it was all good.  In fact, I accessed the free images this week and cut several full sheets of the free pennants and banners.  

Click here to get the free images of the week and scroll down the page for instructions on accessing them in Cricut craftroom or Design Space.  You need to have your Cricut linked to your computer.

And, if you absolutely, do NOT want to go to the trouble of making your mats sticky and would rather buy new, feel free to follow the banner below to purchase new mats.  You can get free shipping right now, no minimum.  Expires 12/31/14.  Use code FREESHIPDEC

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#cricut #cre8time #zig #christmas #freeshipping #silhouette