WELCOME to this Special MAY Edition of Hello Thursday! You have probably seen a few fun cartridges popping up on the Cricut.com site and in stores . . . and today we are going to take a closer look at them! Just wait until you see the samples the designers have created for you!

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Cricut^® Events Cartridge, Over the Hill

Help loved ones celebrate their thirtieth, fortieth, fiftieth, or sixtieth birthday parties with the Over the Hill cartridge! This cartridge includes images and phrases for banners, invitations, cupcake party favors, and more. You will love the boxes, lamp, and hat you can make with this cartridge. With Cricut^® Events cartridges, you will have everything you need to create the perfect event for someone special! Use the latest Cricut^® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.

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OVER THE HILL by Cindy Royal

Designed By: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room, Cuttlebug Machine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Over the Hill, Cricut Font & Basic Shapes
Other Supplies: Give a Hoot Cuttlebug Companion Embossing Folder Set, Cardstock, Patterned Paper (Pink Paislee), Glitter, Ribbon, Button, Ink, Adhesive

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OVER THE HILL LANTERN PARTY DECOR by Kristen Swain

Designed By: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Over the Hill, Art Philosophy (Close to My Heart)
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts), Black Magic Spray Ink (Tattered Angels), Red gems, Black Glitter (Yudu Glitter by Provo Craft), Twine (The Twinery), Acetate from Leftover Packaging, Small Candle, Adhesives

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Cricut^® Events Cartridge, Tablescapes – Spring & Summer

Create beautiful table décor with the Tablescapes – Spring & Summer cartridge! This cartridge includes spring and summer themed cup or name card clips, boxes, napkin rings, table signs, 3D images, and more. With Cricut^® Events cartridges, you will have everything you need to create the perfect event for someone special! Use the latest Cricut^® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.

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SHOWER TABLESCAPE by Cindy Royal

Designed By: Cindy Royal
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Tablescapes – Spring & Summer
Other Supplies: Cardstock, Patterned Paper (Echo Park Paper), Ribbon, Twine, Sticker (SRM Stickers), Adhesive

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4TH OF JULY TABLESCAPE by Shantaie Fowler

Designed By: Shantaie Fowler
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Tablescapes – Spring & Summer, Craft Room Basics (Cricut Craft Room Exclusive)
Other Supplies: Cardstock (blue, red, white) Bookpaper, Acetate, Patterned Paper (My Mind’s Eye Lush collection), Stickers (SRM Press – 4th of July Express Yourself), Hot glue gun, Foam tape, Glitter, Cupcake liners (white paper, foil), Ribbon, Foil fringe pick, Button, Pin, Crimper, Recycled paper tube

CRICUT CUTS:

 Craft Room Basics (Cricut Craft Room Exclusive)

• <4> 3” blue cardstock

Tablescapes Spring & Summer

• <StarWrap> 4” navy patterned paper
• <StarBox> 7.5” navy floral patterned paper
• <StarSld> 1.75” {inner box panel}
• 3.5” red cardstock
• 2.5” navy polka dot paper& silver cardstock
• <Rossette> 2.11” x4 book pattern paper

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Cricut^® Everyday Cartridge, Wild Card 2

Have the perfect card for a variety of occasions with the Wild Card 2 cartridge! This cartridge is filled with playful images, cards, envelopes, and phrases so you can create coordinating cards and envelopes. The stylized font is great for creating your own sentiments to accent the cards. Use the latest Cricut^® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.

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IF I HAD WINGS by Suzanne Sergi

Designed By: Suzanne Sergi
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room, Cuttlebug Machine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Wild Card 2
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Cardstock (Bazzill), Patterned Paper/Flower Sticker (My Mind’s Eye), Stamp (Great Impressions), Adhesive

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CIRCUS LION CARD & ENVELOPE by Charity Hassel

LION CARD

LION ENVELOPE

Designed By: Charity Hassel
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Wild Card 2
Other Supplies: Cardstock (Cricut, BoBunny), Twine (Pink Paislee), Patterned Paper/Stickers (Imaginisce), Pearls (BoBunny), Orange Flocking (Pebbles Inc.), Adhesive

CRICUT CUTS:

LION ENVELOPE

• <envelope> <lion>, <envelope> <shift> <lion> at 4.5″

LION CARD

•  <card> <lion>, <card> <shift> <lion>, <layer>  <lion>, <layer> <shift> <lion> at 4.5″

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Cricut^® Projects Cartridge, Pretty Pennants

Make the perfect banner for any occasion with the Pretty Pennants cartridge! This special cartridge includes layered pennants in five different styles and a variety of themes. Mix and match the layered pennants or customize the blank pennants with letters or other images for even more creative possibilities. With Cricut^® Projects cartridges, you can create unique and customized projects for your home, family, and friends. Use the latest Cricut^® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.

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COLORS MY WORLD by Kristen Swain

Designed By: Kristen Swain
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Pretty Pennants, Art Philosophy (Close to My Heart), Kate’s ABC’s
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts, BoBunny), Patterned Paper (American Crafts), Brads (GCD Studios), Buttons, Twine, Markers (Sharpie), Adhesive

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WELCOME, LITTLE ONE by Juliana Michaels

Designed By: Juliana Michaels
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Pretty Pennants
Other Supplies: Cardstock (BoBunny), Patterned Paper (Echo Park Paper), Pearl Pen (Viva Decor), Button, Twine (Jillibean Soup), Tulle, Seam Binding Ribbon, Adhesive

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Cricut^® Projects Cartridge, Paper Play

Recapture your childhood with the Paper Play cartridge! This cartridge is filled with fun little projects such as puppets, dolls, and a cootie catcher. With Cricut^® Projects cartridges, you can create unique and customized projects for your home, family, and friends. Use the latest Cricut^® cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. The versatility of the cartridges will surprise even the most imaginative crafters.

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PAPER FORTUNE TELLER by Jillian Deiling Cassity

Designed By: Jillian Cassity
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room
Cricut Cartridges Used: Paper Play
Other Supplies: Cardstock (American Crafts, The Paper Studio), Glitter Glue (Stickles), Pen, Adhesives

CRICUT CUTS:

Paper Play Cartridge

• CteCtchr cut at 10″ in kraft cardstock
• CtchrL1 cut at 10″ in yellow cardstock
• CtchrL1 cut at 10″ in red cardstock
• CtchrL1 cut at 10″ in blue cardstock
• CtchrL1 cut at 10″ in green cardstock
• CtchrL2 cut at 10″ in yellow cardstock
• CtchrL2 cut at 10″ in red cardstock
• CtchrL2 cut at 10″ in blue cardstock
• CtchrL2 cut at 10″ in green cardstock
• CtchrL3 cut at 10″ in white cardstock
• CtchrL4 cut at 10″ in black cardstock

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NESTING DOLLS by Ginger Williams

Designed By: Ginger Williams
Cricut Machines Used: Cricut Expression 2 Electronic Cutting Machine, Cricut Craft Room, Cuttlebug Machine
Cricut Cartridges Used: Paper Play
Other Supplies: Cuttlebug Kimberly’s Card Embossing Folder, Cardstock/Adhesives (Creative Memories), Patterned Paper (Basic Grey)

CRICUT CUTS: 

• Dolls Cut at 3 1/2″, 3″, and 2 1/2″

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