Loonscrapper's Blog: October 2010

By now I am sure we have all heard about the latest and greatest creation from Cricut, the Imagine. The Imagine is yet another die-cutter from Provo Craft,but what makes this one different is it enables multi-colored, layered designs in just one cut. With the Expression you would need to use a different color of cardstock each time you want a different colored element but with the Imagine one sheet of paper, one cut and it is designed for you. Designed with a touch screen it eliminates the need for the wheel to make adjustments and puts all the designing control in your hands.

All the previously released Cricut Expression cartridges are compatible with the Imagine, as are the cutting blades. The Imagine does however require its own unique cutting mats. These mats are 12x12 and work on the Imagine and the Expression. Let me be clear Cricut Expression mats DO NOT work on the Imagine, but the Imagine mats DO work on the Expression. The Imagine is also compatible with the Gypsy portable design studio..

Its definitely cutting edge, but is it worth the price? For my purposes it is not. I love my Cricut Expression and I am happy with its capabilities. For designers (graphic,clothing etc) I can definitely see it being a worthwhile tool but for general papercrafting I am satisfied with the Expression. The Imagine is available through preorder at
http://www.loonie4scrapbooking.com/page/418053944

To watch a demo on the Imagine go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXIx3Hx2Aj8

Happy scrapping!

If you have not tried glimmer misting, why not? Sure its a little messy, but it adds so much to your pages. Glimmer mists are available in a large variety of colors (over 100) and they even have 1-oz 4 packs that are themed. I recently purchased the winter theme, but then also bought gold and a burgundy red for fall pages. I love the variety and they are so simple to use. It is really as simple as point and spray the nozzle at the location you wish to mist. The mist is water-based, archival.safe, acid-free, and non-toxic, and adheres to a variety of materials including paper, chipboard, fabric, acrylic and metal.

"Glimmer Mist, a Tattered Angels original product, is a quick and easy spray that delivers just a touch of glimmer in a fine mist to make all of your projects shine."

For a color chart of Glimmer mists visit http://www.mytatteredangels.com/PrintableColorChart.pdf

Note of Importance: Do not shake the bottles...it causes clumps and can clog the nozzle. A gentle swirl is all it needs to mix the colors in the bottle.

Also if you find your spray is coming out in clumps or if you spray too heavily in one area then just dab a paper towel of the area you want to thin out.

These are the Tattered Angels everyday colors. They are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.49 + tax


	Candy Apple Red
	Cherub Pink
	Coffee Shop
	Cranberry Zing
	Golden Terracotta
	Honey Dew Mist
	Juniper
	Lavender Fields
	Moonlight
	Olive Vine
	Oriental Poppy
	Peach Delight
	Red Velvet
	Sapphire
	Suede
	Tattered Rose
	Vanilla Breeze
	Wheatfields

These colors are from Heidi's Collection and are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.49 + tax

	Black Magic
	Electric Blue
	Silver Sugar
	Viva Pink

These colors are from the Seaside Collection and are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.49 + tax

	Carribean Blue
	Coral Reef
	Crushed Shells

These colors are from the Timeless Romance Collection and are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.49 + tax

	Chocolate Covered Cherries
	Dazzling Diamonds
	SWAK

These colors are from the Spring Limited Edition Collection and are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.49 + tax

	Cosmos
	Delphinium
	Flower Power
	Lemongrass
	Spring Rain
	Sweet Clover

These colors are from the Summer Limited Edition Collection and are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.49 + tax

	Bubbles
	Hula Hoop
	Popsicle
	Sunshine
	Tutti Fruitti
	Waterslide

These Metallics are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.99 + tax

	Antique Brass
	Bronze
	Glacier
	Gold
	Graphite
	Silver
	Walnut Gold

These Clear mists are available through my supplier. If you would like a particular color let me know and I can get it within 24 hours (if its in stock). The cost of these 2 oz glimmer mists are $6.99 + tax