Guest Designer At Crafty Card Gallery

Hello Everyone! Happy New Year! It's GREAT to be back! I tell you life can take some unexpected turns...but it’s a NEW YEAR with endless possibilities! Stay tuned lots of really cool and fun stuff will be happening here in 2011...trust me...you don't want to miss out! Hope you join me on the adventure!

It is a pleasure and an honor to be this week’s Guest Designer at Crafty Card Gallery! Thank you for the invite Jennifer!

A little about me…I am a scrapbooking and card making addict…lol; love my Bugs and Martha Stewart products. Due to my love of scrapbooking I was inspired to launch A Crafter’s Haven which is an online scrapbook store.

My first post is a Baby Girl Card. This card was made primarily with the Cricut Imagine. Due to the size of the card I made a custom envelope with the Martha Stewart Scoring Board; dimensions are listed.

Hope you like...would love your feedback!

Card: Z Fold- 5.5 x 5

Cardstock: Bazzill

All cuts from Nursery Tails (Cricut Imagine)

It’s a girl scallop and Tag - size 3.7 inches; re-cut the lamb and bird layers then added pop dots

Pattern Scallop- size 4.3 inches

Butterflies- size 2 inches (true)

Envelope- Martha Stewart Scoring Board (Scored “A” 3 1/8 & “B” 3 3/8)

Spell Binder dies for label

Cricut Imagine- Love You Card

Wow...I can't say I'm going through scrapping withdrawals anymore...lol.

I made this card for a very close family member currently undergoing chemo for breast cancer...to let her know how much we love and admire her and she's always in our prayers.  I was also able to enter it in a few challenges:  Emma and Sarah Imagine Nation Monday (Polka Dot), My Pink Stamper (Think Pink Project) and Cricut Cardz (card for Breast Cancer Awareness).

Cartridges used:  Cricut Imagine Best Friends- pattern papers, Love You (popped up) and Nursery Tails- squirrel, butterfly and mushroom.  Cuttlebug for embossing- Seeing Spots Folder.  Stickles on the butterfly, drew drops and rhinestones for added embellishments.  Hope you like...would love your feedback!

Imagine Nation Monday with Sarah and Emma Challenge

Hello and welcome to my new followers.

This card was created for 2 purposes; 1st to congratulate my dad on his retirement and then for Sarah and Emma Imagine Nation Monday Challenge.  This is my first time entering one of their challenges and I'm looking forward to participating in more. I have to say I am having so much fun with my Imagine and this card did not take long to make.  I did keep it very simple since it was for a male.

Cartridge used:  Imagine More- scroll (popped up birds), sail boat (popped up), both scallop circles (filled in color) and pattern paper.  Embossing Cuttlebug- D'vine Swirl folder and stamped congratulations.

Hope you like....would love to hear your feedback! 

Cricut Imagine- Baby Boy Card

Wow...I can't believe it's been this long since my last post.  It's amazing how fast time flies!

This is my very first project with my Imagine.  It's a very simple card using one of  the test cuts from my previous post (waste not want not).

Cartridges used:  Wall Decor and More- sentiment & Imagine- Nursery Tails- front image.  Cuttlebug for embossing- swiss dotts folder, goggle eyes to enhance frog (front).  Martha Stewart Punch on corners, stamped baby rattles (inside).  Supper simple card...hope you like.  It was fun experimenting with the Imagine.  I have found a new best friend. 

Would love your feedback.

Cricut Imagine Print Mode Overview

Hello and welcome to my first post as a Scrap’n Tote guest blogger. I’m so excited!!!


It’s only fitting that my first post is about the Cricut Imagine….since Scrap’n Tote is giving away…yes you read correctly GIVING AWAY an Imagine. Be sure to register to win before it’s too late! Click here

I have to admit I heard a lot of stories both good and bad about the Imagine, but I have to say my experience has been nothing but wonderful! My Imagine arrived in good condition, calibrated with ease and the mats worked flawlessly. I had no problems getting right to business.

Here is a quick overview of the Imagine print modes:

The Imagine can print in two modes draft and best quality. I did a test using an image from the Nursery Tails Cartridge to compare the differences and see if it was feasible to use draft mode for my projects and save on ink.

Draft Mode



Best Quality


As you can see from the pictures draft mode is very faint and has draft lines running through the image. Not great for my projects but definitely saves on ink and very useful for a test print (to get an idea of size and color when needed). The image with best quality was very rich and vibrant; I was not disappointed. Best quality will definitely be the choice for my projects.


Check back soon to “Learn from Laverne”

Cricut Imagine Updates

Currently there are 2 updates available for the Cricut Imagine.  The first is on either the Nursery Tails or Imagine more cartridge (both contain the same update) and the second is located on Provo Craft's website; click here.  For the second update you have to connect your Imagine to a computer with the provide USB cable.

Provo Craft recommends keeping your Imagine up-to-date with the latest firmware/ updates for optimal performance.

Cricut Imagine Promotion- Free Ink Cartridges

This is a great offer...especially if you are planning on purchasing more cartridges!

Cricut Imagine cartridges must be purchased between 09/14/2010 and 11/15/2010. Redeemable only by mail. Must be postmarked by 12/15/2010.

To request Tri-Color Imagine Ink, send:

•Original store receipt

•Photocopy of the UPC from the two (2) qualifying Imagine Cartridges

•Completed Mail-in Form (all fields required)

•$5.95 Shipping and Handling (credit card is accepted payment method) to:

Provo Craft

Atten: Cricut Imagine Ink Cartridge Promotion

P.O. Box 535

Orem, UT 84059-0535

Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery. Offer valid in the United States and Canada.

* Shipping and handling charges apply.

The Cricut Imagine Ink Cartridge Promotion is sponsored by Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc and is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada who are 18 years of age or older. Please allow 6 - 8 weeks for processing and delivery. Valid only during the term of the promotion. The promotion is void where prohibited by law. Other limitation, terms, and conditions apply. For full details visit www.cricutimagine.com/imagineink. Your participation in the promotion constitutes your acceptance of the Cricut Imagine Ink Cartridge Promotion terms and conditions. For questions or to inquire about your submission please call 888-392-0589 or contact us via email at imagineink@provocraft.com.

Cricut Imagine--Is Here

Yes, I was one of the many many people who bought the Imagine during the launch on HSN.  Honestly I didn't have any intentions of buying it but when my husband said "aren't you going to get it" I figured who am I to argue...lol. I have the BEST husband in the world!!!

Anyway I was pleasantly surprised on Tuesday when my Imagine arrived since I was told my expected delivery date was Friday.  The arrival was bitter sweet.  I didn't realize how big the Imagine actually was...so I had to rearrange my cutting/ printing table, which took some time.

I'm still excited...can't wait to play with it.