Don't forget to update your Gypsy!

Today is November 1st, and the 6 cartridge ProvoCraft update is LIVE!

All you have to do is:

• Run Gypsy Sync.  It will prompt you to go to the Cricut website and download Cricut Sync.
• Install Cricut Sync, and then Sync your Gypsy.
• If you are already running version 0206:0206, you will not need a firmware or content update.  It will really quickly update your library and your new carts will be on your Gypsy!
• To check, click on the overlay in the bottom right of your mat screen.  Then, click on the white bar in the bottom left where a cartridge name is displayed.
• There should be the word "Show:" at the top of your screen.  Click the white bar and then click on "Linked Cartridges".  Now, only the cartridges you have linked to your Gypsy will be in the box below.
• Have fun!

I will have a card from Smiley Cards for you tomorrow, I've been playing with the cart for the past two or three days just waiting for the update, and now I can finally cut from it!












Have a fabulous Monday everyone!!

Crafting for a Cure: Helping a sweet girl with cancer

Hello crafty friends!  I just received this email from Trish at Techniques By Trish, and as I was preparing to make a card, I thought to share this opportunity with you.  Cancer is something that has affected me and my family on many levels, and I hope you can find the time to do something small for a little girl with a big disease.


Hello ladies.
Hope you all are doing well. This email is to ask all of you for some help.  Hopefully you can post this info on your blog or attach a link to my blog (techniquesbytrish.blogspot.com).
After working for my parents business for 10 years, you get to know your customers pretty well and over time they become more like friends. One of the customers had told me last year that he was thrilled that his niece, Madison, was in remission from Leukemia! Their family was over joyed that such a young girl had beat this vicious cancer (she's only 6 years old).  However, just last week, their family was just hit with the most horrific news........Madison's cancer has returned.
Now I personally do not know Madison BUT I'm the type of person who wants to help whenever I can.  I know that I cant cure her but I can help with making her day a little better by sending her a card to put a smile on her face.  So, this is where I'm hoping to get your help.....I'm hoping to get a TON of cards to cheer up Madison. "Get well" cards and anything that is super girly would be perfect!!! And if you'd like to send a small gift, ex: a barbie or stuffed animal, I'm sure it would cheer her up and keep her company while she spends the next several weeks in the hospital.  I know she loves pink, butterflies, and anything girly.
If your interested in helping please send your cards/packages to the following address by Friday, October 29th(please have it in the mail on or before that date):
Trisha Theo
Po Box 7806
North Port, Florida 34290
Thank you everyone in advance for spreading the word and helping this young girl get through such a hard time,
Trish

PS....if you'd like to send a card to Madison's parents with words of encouragement or your prayers, their names are Bobby & Maria. 

I will post my card as soon as it is completed.  If you make a card for this little girl or her parents, drop me a line or a comment so I can come to your blog and see your creation.

100 Followers! WOW!!

I have 100 (actually 102) followers!  WOW!  I'm so blessed and excited!  Thank you for following my little 'ole blog.  I'm so grateful to each and every one of you!  I promised a giveaway at 100 followers, and it's going to happen!   Keep your eyes peeled for a giveaway in the VERY near future.

A couple of updates on what's going on in the Crafty Kitchen:

• I'm currently editing my first video for my Cricut Cake Series!  I hope to have it posted early next week.  I've received a lot of comments and emails on what you want to see in my Cake videos, but I still want more!  Don't hesitate to email me or comment if you have something you want to see!
• I've been on the fence for weeks about getting a Cinch, but I found out my JoAnns is FINALLY carrying them, and I could use my 50% off coupon...so I'm finally a proud Cinch owner!  I plan on doing an "out of the box" tutorial video sometime today, where I'm literally going to film taking it out of the box and using it for the first time EVER (I've never used a binding machine before) to see how easy it is!  So stay tuned for that as well.
• My first Craft Junkie Too Design Team project will be posted on Wednesday!  I'm so happy with how it turned out, I can't wait for you to see it!

That's it for now, my crafty friends!  I got a few new cartridges this week, so expect next week to be a PROJECT FILLED blogging week.  Get excited, I know I am!