In this video you’ll see:

• Mix n’ Match Mode on Cricut Expression
• How to Use Real Dial Size on Cricut Expression
• Sassafrass Lass Paper
• Cherry Limeade Cricut Lite Cartridge
• Sunny Yellow Viva Decor Pearl Pens
• How to Pleat Ribbon for accents on your Scrapbook Page
• White Vinyl Thickers – I’m such a fan!

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Club Ruby Designers IS up and Running!!!   Lots of great stuff happening and there are a FEW openings for the base level Membership left!

Just making a very simple card for the summer bright colors and used some Sunny Yellow Viva Decor Pearl Pens, and Lots of Pun stamps from Joyslife.com

Club Ruby IS launching this week so make sure you sign up to get notified – because space IS Limited – we fully expect to sell out on the first day and it is first come first serve.  Get Notified of OFFICIAL Launch www.ClubRubyDesigners.com

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I used the Forever Young Cricut Cartridge and used the bra/underwear icon and Purse Creative Function with a 12×24 piece of paper from the K&Company Handmade Collection.  I made the purse Fit to Page so it was as BIG as possible…and GUESS what – it FITS cards that are just a BIT smaller than A2 size cards!  So I made a set of cards using that same bra/underwear from Forever Young and I also included a REALLY fun and silly stamp that fits right in with the theme!

Each card is decorated slightly different – but all have the same bra and underwear I blinged up the undies using some Viva Decor Glitter Liners and Pearl Pens….

I used the “Girlfriend” sentiment stamp from the My Pink Stamper Friends and Family set….

and there ya have the full goodie bag with cards and large stamp included.  I used a re positionable pop dot to “close” the bag because of the size of the stamp inside the gift.

Turned out quite adorable in my own opinion….and quite silly with the Put those Big Girl Panties on Theme!

Also – Locals to Crafts Direct in Minnesota – Take note! (see below)

Using the Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge on the Tallball creative feature I cut out the phrase “There is nothing worth having if you can’t share it with others”.  To line up the vinyl – I used simple blue painters tape right from the backing and adhered right to the top of my box.  If you aren’t sure what I mean – I did a video on it a long time ago you can watch it HERE. I also used brown rub-ons for the front label to say “enjoy”.

Decorated with white flowers that I inked in matching colors and used Viva Decor Pearl Pens in Green and Sunny Yellow to bling it up!

Inside the box – I FILLED it with goodies – I made a CD of some of my favorite Scrapbookin’ Tunes and made a little CD Sleeve for it.  I also included a Copic, Stickles, Viva Pens, Embellishments, Vinyl, Ribbon and loads more….

Aren’t all these goodies fun?!?!

I hope that inspired you – maybe you have some extra goodies laying around your scrappin’ area that you can share with someone else…Sharing Swaps are ALWAYS fun

I’m so excited to share that I am going to be heading out to Minnesota the 27th, 28th and 29th of THIS month!  I am going to be teaching and helping with the Gypsy and Viva Decor Products at their swarm event and I will also be at the store a lot on Saturday … so if you’re in the area – PLEASE stop by and see me!   Would love to chat!

I’ve been wanting to give you more on the Cricut Imagine – and I just am now getting around to sharing some more info.

Lets look at some of the Promo Pics from Provo Craft and talk a little bit about the goodies

There it is – the BEAUTIFUL Imagine

The printer/cutting machine in one

Its truly amazing and you can do a TON of great things with it!

The top ldc screen and much of the same interface as the Cricut Gypsy, but more to it.  There is also a port for both the Original Cricut Cartridges and the new Imagine Cartridges that will contain color pallets and patterns to print fantastic colors right onto your cuts.  Talk about customization!!! You’re going to love it!

The ink cartridges are made with the great quality of HP Inks, but the ink cartridges are specific for this machine….not just any HP cart will work…. Good news is that the price point on these ink cartridges are no more than standard HP Ink Cartridges….

The Cutting Mats I’m thrilled to say, are really cool.  They have redesigned the cutting mats with a new kind of adhesive and also have changed the plastic that the mat is made from for better wear and tear.  The only thing to note is – you can’t use your old Cutting Mats with the new Imagine Machine, but you can use the new cutting mats in your old Cricut Machines.

Here is a look at one of the Imagine Cartridges – and from what I understand the one that is going to be coming with the Imagine Cricut Machine.  I do not have ALL the info on this…but this is what I wanted to share.  The initial designs are beautiful and Provo Craft has done much work with the artists from Cosmo Cricket for their first set of designs.

Few other things to mention… The Imagine will work with ALL your current cartridge library.  The Imagine Machine will also work with your Gypsy and you will be able to done TONS more with your Gypsy in the VERY near future…including that awesome Photo App I talked to you all a little bit about.  The new Imagine Cricut Cartridges will only work with the Imagine Cricut Machine…this is because they contain color palettes and patterns that your original Cricut will not be able to do anything with.  Also to mention, from the understandings, you will be able to link your new Imagine Cartridges to your Gypsy for even further design options, but once again will have to cut/print with the Imagine for those cartridges.

Ok so thats what I’ve got to give you for now – the Cricut Imagine Premiers on HSN on September 14th and as soon as my machine is in hand I will be sharing it with you further

Feel free to comment with questions – though I can’t promise I will have any answers Just wanted to share what I could and more to come…..

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Let me talk a little bit about what we saw out there….

Fabulous lines of paper that I can not WAIT to share in Club Ruby!  Which BTW have you put your email address in for yet?? Do so HERE! We searched the shows to be able to bring you the hottest and greatest in paper lines and paper crafting supplies in the new Club Ruby and I think we did a FANTASTIC job….exhausting – but EXCITING!!!

The new Provo Craft Cricut Imagine!  I can’t WAIT until September when it reaches HSN on the 14th!  This is going to be so fun!  The machine is amazing, and while it is pricey I agree – you are getting SO much from it – soooo – something to keep in mind.  I did receive a certificate to get one of the machines when they start shipping in September – and I will be sharing with you much about it.  I’m sorry the video I have isn’t the GREATEST ever, but I do know the other girls got some GREAT shots!

The Provo Craft Gala was so much fun and I really enjoyed the Artist they had perform!  So great!

I have REALLY exciting news coming about new DVDS that are coming out from Above Rubies Studio that I am just THRILLED about….one of the newest DVDs is coming out VERY soon and Club Ruby members will get first exclusive looks at it! YAY!

We have two other dvds in the works and while out at CHA have made plans with two major companies to create fantastic how to dvds on using their products and creating fantastic projects for GREAT inspiration…but I don’t want to spoil TOOOO much!!!

Another surprise I am THRILLED to give you a tidbit on is SO exciting for Club Ruby members!!!  We have something in the works with a partnering company that is going to be giving Above Rubies Studio and Club Ruby Designers exclusive totally FOR YOU products!  So be on the look out for surveys to come so that we can get to you EXACTLY what you want!  Can you believe it!!!?!?!?  You won’t be able to get these fantastic products ANYWHERE but through being a Club Ruby Member!!!! You’re just DYING to know EXACTLY what it is aren’t you!?!??!  Well I’ll tell you this much….

You’re GONNA LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great times happened out in Chicago for sure though!  We greatly enjoyed fun times with dear friends, we ate a ton of wonderful food, we talked with a LOT of people!  I don’t really know what to share as far as new products go…other than design stuff – and the Cricut Imagine….I wasn’t blown away by anything new that I haven’t already seen before.

Although I will say to you – I am VERY happy to see that Craftwell redesigned the eCraft and REALLY listened to the people!  I’m very excited to get my hands on that machine in the future as well because I think that should be fantastically interesting to play with!

Ok thats all for now – I know I’m only giving little bits of stuff at a time right now – and I just ask you to PLEASE be patient with me!  My inbox is JAMMED with over 600 emails in it – I’m going through getting things caught up and done – and lots more to do!  SOooo – again I beg your patience and thanks for your kindness!

AND it was GREAT meeting each and everyone of you who were at CHA!  And THANK YOU for those who understood my headache issue on Friday and didn’t hold that bad mood against me!!! HUGS!

I am having such a blast out here at CHA!  Seeing great people like Robyn, Karlee, Joy, Tammy, Melanie, Tim Holtz!!, Jinger Adams and Many many many more!    Its such a blessing to be here and I thought I’d share a few pics from last night’s Provo Craft Gala with you all!

I received a Cricut Imagine which I CAN NOT WAIT to share with ALL of you!!!!   I also got a new Cricut Cartridge, Winter Frolic! So SOOOO EXCITED!!!!

It was a really great party they had going on with a live preforming artist who was amazing!

And today is going to be even better than yesterday I am sure!!!!!

Here are a few pics and a REALLY quick look at the New Cricut Imagine Machine!

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Genna M. from Crafts Direct and I hanging at the Provo Craft Gala She’s a RIOT!

Jim Colby from Provo Craft – I adore him and I gave him one of my earrings to wear (the glow in the dark kind) – We were having fun!

Myself, Dean (from Craft-E-Corner.com) and Daphne S. from ScrapCessories.com – SO fun!

Everyone at the Gala got an airbrush tattoo – it was fun for the night – then I realized it wasn’t washing off! LOL – Oh well – it will be off soon enough and really cool of Provo Craft to bring this guy in!

The Amazing talent of this preforming artist – he painted John Lennon, Martin Luther King Jr., Albert Einstein, and others….including…

The Cricut!!! hehehe   I have to get the rest of the pictures from my friend, my camera died – of ALL Times! – So this is what I have!

Can’t wait to share everything with you all and I’m so blessed and thankful for this opportunity!

HOWEVER…today is ALSO the FIRST Day of the CHA Trade Show in Chicago!…. I’m SO excited and plan to post from my iPhone…but…before I left, I recorded THIS video for you!

Today’s Tuesday Tutorial, I’m taking it back to some Cricut Basics and also showing you one of the New Cricut Lite Cartridges!  What am I going to see and learn from THIS video you may ask?

Well…Let me Tell you!!!

• How to load up ALL your paper on one Cutting Mat for a ONE Load Multiple layers Cut
• How to use the Fit To Page button on your Cricut Expression with ANY size paper
• How to cut layers that line up every time with your Cricut even when using Fit to Page
• You’ll get to see the new Live Simply Cricut Lite Cartridge
• Use a Zig 2 Way – Squeeze and Roll for adhering your Cricut Layers – even those tiny pieces!
• Put together this cute card with Papertrey Ink Paper and K&Company Carolyn Gavin Paper
• Use Viva Decor Pearl Pens to add pearlized embellishments right onto your paper crafts! (Pearl Pens are available at several online retailers… visit www.Viva-decor.us

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Hope you enjoyed!  I’ll be checking in through out the week with all that happenings out here in Chicago!!!

Enjoy the Moments Everyone!