CRICUT EXPLORE HAS ARRIVED!!!!

Ok, so I FINALLY, bit the bullet and bought the Cricut Explore, OMG am I so glad I did!!! So, the purple that was available for one day only on HSN had me sold, but after receiving it, I have to say, it's pretty cool!!! I am getting used to the software. The concept is great, but it is different from Craft Room.  Design Space is actually a lot cleaner and fresher in my opinion.  My absolute favorite feature, BLUETOOTH!!!! I have one less USB cord in my craft room.  Gotta love one less cord.  So here's my very first project..

 

Super cute gift box to give ornaments that I've made this year.  Very easy to make. I cut the box from the Artbooking Cricut Catridge.  The Explore even creates the score lines for you so there is no guess work.  I cut the lid and then ran it through my Ebosser with the scalloped rectangle die to cut the hole in the lid.  I used transparency film to cover the hole on the inside.  The bow was created with the My Creative Time Scalloped Bow Die and a glue gun.  Here's a close up of the bow just because I think it's so cute!!!

Supplies:

Close to My Heart Artbooking Cricut Catridge

DCWV Kidlet Paper

Kraft Cardstock from JoAnn's

My Creative Time - Stitched Scallop Bow Die

Life Style Crafts Scalloped Rectangle Die

Transparency Film