If every time I wanted to use the Cricut I had to pull it out, hook it up to my computer, figure out what carts and/or cuts I wanted to use, design my cuts and then cut them out.....I would NEVER, EVER use the Cricut.
There MUST be a better way.
After starting to scrapbook again I really wanted to start using the Cricut again. I have so many cartridges with so many cuts I could be using, but the task seemed so daunting. I don't have the time for complicated crafting. :)
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Online class giveaway!
Hi, I'm Shirley Pando, instructor at My Creative Classroom and part of the website support team. In fact, if you email the MCC help desk (support.mcc@gmail.com), I'm the person you'll hear back from. :-)
For each of the first four months of 2014 I'm introducing another brand new online Cricut class:
- January - "Cricut: Crafting with Stencils" - Register now for immediate access!
- February - "Cricut: Crafting with Coloring Tools" - Register now for immediate access!
- March - "Cricut: Crafting with Vinyl" - Class begins March 24th
- April - "Cricut: Crafting with Fabric" (opening for registrations soon!)
I call these mini classes, but if you know me you know I don't do anything in a "mini" way. All my classes are packed to the gills, and these will be no different. A lesser price, sure, but no less info and projects. You just can't lose! :-)
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Course Description
There are loads of ways you can use your Cricut machine to create projects with vinyl and vinyl-like materials. Choose a self-adhesive product in just about any color or pattern. Put it on your walls, a glass votive, or an artist canvas. You can even cut an image with heat transfer vinyl in either a matte or fuzzy texture and iron it onto a fabric item like a T-shirt or tote bag. The possibilities are almost endless.
In this class, students will learn how to cut adhesive vinyl, contact paper, heat transfer vinyl, and flocked heat transfer vinyl and create a project with each of these materials. Students will receive downloadable Cricut Craft Room files for the various projects, but I'll also share tips on how I create my files. Lessons offer several project options!
Use any Cricut machine and any cartridge you own. Students must have basic knowledge of their Cricut machine and the Cricut Craft Room (CCR).
Lessons Include:
There are loads of ways you can use your Cricut machine to create projects with vinyl and vinyl-like materials. Choose a self-adhesive product in just about any color or pattern. Put it on your walls, a glass votive, or an artist canvas. You can even cut an image with heat transfer vinyl in either a matte or fuzzy texture and iron it onto a fabric item like a T-shirt or tote bag. The possibilities are almost endless.
In this class, students will learn how to cut adhesive vinyl, contact paper, heat transfer vinyl, and flocked heat transfer vinyl and create a project with each of these materials. Students will receive downloadable Cricut Craft Room files for the various projects, but I'll also share tips on how I create my files. Lessons offer several project options!
Use any Cricut machine and any cartridge you own. Students must have basic knowledge of their Cricut machine and the Cricut Craft Room (CCR).
Lessons Include:
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Vinyl and Other Vinyl-Like Materials
- Lesson 2: Adhesive Vinyl/Cricut Vinyl/Oracal 631 - Project #1: Subway Art Canvas (several options)
- Lesson 3: Contact Paper - Project #2: Refrigerator Chalkboard/Menu Board
- Lesson 4: Heat Transfer Vinyl and Flocked Heat Transfer Vinyl - Project #3: Your choice T-shirt, tote, etc.
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GIVEAWAY!!
Enter for your chance to win a FREE seat to the brand new class, "Cricut: Crafting with Vinyl". There are three ways to participate in the Giveaway. Do all three and increase your chance of winning!
- Leave a comment on this post below and let me know what other type of materials you like to use with your Cricut...besides paper. Is there a super project you've made with fabric or chipboard? Let me know.
- For another chance to win, head to MY BLOG and follow me. Just click the little blue "Join This Site" button on the left column. If I see you in my list of followers, your name goes into the hat another time.
- Comment on ANY POST on my blog and get another chance...your name goes into the hat once again!
This giveaway ends on Monday March 17th at midnight. I will post the winner on Tuesday March 18th...in plenty of time for class, March 24th! Already enrolled in class? No worries! If you are the lucky winner we'll refund your tuition.
Good Luck!
Monday, January 13, 2014
Our 1st topic is.....electronic die-cutting machines!
Happy Monday Crafters!
It has finally arrived....our 1st challenge topic. This week we will focus on electronic die-cutting machines. I will be specifically focusing on the Cricut. But maybe you have the Silhouette or Eclips or The Slice.
If you are like me, you may have a love hate relationship with your die-cut machine. I fall in and out of love with my Cricut so fast it is almost like a soap opera. I purchased it the very 1st week it was available, even though I said I wouldn't. Which is kind of a theme for me and die-cut machines. After several moves and starting a company it sat collecting dust. I then upgraded to the Expression and purchased the Gypsy and a lot of carts. The Gypsy helped a lot and I started using the Cricut again. Maybe there is hope for this relationship after all.
But then I went through 2 more moves and again it started to gather dust. It just felt too time consuming. Then last year I started scrapbooking again and I remembered why I purchased the Cricut in the 1st place. I have since learned how to use Cricut Craft Room and that has made it much easier. Unfortunately, my Gypsy died when I tried to sync it to CCR. UGGGG! I have to get that fixed so I can link all of my carts. So the relationship continues. Stay tuned to find out if we can make it work this time or if we finally head towards a divorce. :)
This week I will be focusing on scrapbooking and a ATC card for my inspiration board.
See you in the classroom,
Jeri
It has finally arrived....our 1st challenge topic. This week we will focus on electronic die-cutting machines. I will be specifically focusing on the Cricut. But maybe you have the Silhouette or Eclips or The Slice.
If you are like me, you may have a love hate relationship with your die-cut machine. I fall in and out of love with my Cricut so fast it is almost like a soap opera. I purchased it the very 1st week it was available, even though I said I wouldn't. Which is kind of a theme for me and die-cut machines. After several moves and starting a company it sat collecting dust. I then upgraded to the Expression and purchased the Gypsy and a lot of carts. The Gypsy helped a lot and I started using the Cricut again. Maybe there is hope for this relationship after all.
But then I went through 2 more moves and again it started to gather dust. It just felt too time consuming. Then last year I started scrapbooking again and I remembered why I purchased the Cricut in the 1st place. I have since learned how to use Cricut Craft Room and that has made it much easier. Unfortunately, my Gypsy died when I tried to sync it to CCR. UGGGG! I have to get that fixed so I can link all of my carts. So the relationship continues. Stay tuned to find out if we can make it work this time or if we finally head towards a divorce. :)
This week I will be focusing on scrapbooking and a ATC card for my inspiration board.
See you in the classroom,
Jeri
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