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The New Addition…..

July 21, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 29 Comments

… to my craft room is a Cricut Expression Machine. After seeing one in action, resistance was futile.

Although I am not a scrapbooker, I have been known to make the occasional card, and love to dress up gift packaging with customised tags and the like. I also love to give gifts from my kitchen and will now be able to make the perfect packaging.

I had a bit of a play around with all the features and made up a few cards for birthdays that are coming up.

The Cindy Loo cartridge has some lovely cupcake wrappers. I can’t wait to get over my flu so that I can bake up some cupcakes.

I hope to be back again soon with some of my latest sewing projects. Just before I go, here is a picture of some fantastic coconut macarons with a coconut and white chocolate ganache filling that Sarah made on the weekend – they didn’t last long!

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  1. Zsóka says

    July 22, 2010 at 12:22 am

    This is fantasic.

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  2. suzitee says

    July 22, 2010 at 12:38 am

    It’s here! It’s here! It’s here!
    Oh how exciting…I bet your head is spinning with the possibilities. You’re right…those cupcake cases are way too cute. Have fun playing…and maybe it’s time you DID take up scrapbooking 😉

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  3. Linda says

    July 22, 2010 at 12:38 am

    wow this looks like fun! hard to drive but fun

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  4. natalie says

    July 22, 2010 at 12:46 am

    how wonderful to have a new toy to play with, i hope you have lots of fun.

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  5. Sew Useful Designs says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:12 am

    I hope you feel better real soon Lisa! x

    I think that wonderful machine was borne to belong to you – what fabulous cards! The muffin wrappers are to die for! Or should I say “dye” for? Or is that way too corny?! (dye-cut get it? Oh man, I really should stop visiting Dads Jokes Dot Com!)

    Hugs sweetie!

    Vikki xx

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  6. Sonja says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:35 am

    Oooohhh, She’s pink :)) I love that color and I’m buying all my craft toys in that color if I can.
    I’m thinking about buying Cricut myself.. but hesitating just because this pink beauty. would love to have it but the price is sooo much higher than the blue one..
    Still deciding what to do.. order or not :))))
    Until then I’m using my friend’s Cricut and enjoy it.

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  7. Linda says

    July 22, 2010 at 2:43 am

    When you said new addition i thought this may be it. Your cards are gorgeous and that paper on the bird card matches it perfectly. Have fun playing and let me know what the Cindy Loo cart is like?Sarah’s macarons look oh so tempting and the ganache mmmmmmmm.
    Hope you are feeling better soon.
    xx

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  8. crafty things says

    July 22, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Wow – looks like a great new toy! Have fun playing with it.

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  9. Rumi says

    July 22, 2010 at 4:45 am

    Hope you feel better soon!
    What a fun new toy you have. Especially the cupcake wrapper maker.

    Sarah, you are amazing!

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  10. Thimbleanna says

    July 22, 2010 at 4:53 am

    Oooh, those macarons look wonderful. Looks like you’re having fun with your new machine too — how exciting!!!

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  11. LollyChops says

    July 22, 2010 at 5:02 am

    How totally excited I am for you! I adore mine and use it ALL the time!

    Congrats girl!

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  12. Terriaw says

    July 22, 2010 at 5:13 am

    Wow, that cutting machine looks intense and fun! I love all the cards you made so far. And those cupcake wrappers are gorgeous. Definitely no buyer’s remorse with this purchase!

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  13. silverpebble says

    July 22, 2010 at 6:30 am

    Flu? Oh no – get better soon and enjoy some gentle crafting in the meantime x

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  14. Janellybelly says

    July 22, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Oh Wow, looks like you’re having lots of fun with your new cricut. Everything you’ve created so far looks amazing 🙂

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  15. ruby says

    July 22, 2010 at 6:34 am

    Ohh Ohh I saw one of these on an american late night advert and fell in love!, I would love one, it seems to do so many things, I will be looking forward to reading all your Cricut posts.

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  16. Jenn's Crafty World says

    July 22, 2010 at 7:32 am

    I think your new Cricut is perfect for you! Can’t wait to see what else you create with it. You’re doing pretty well already considering you have ‘flu!
    Jenn

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  17. JG says

    July 22, 2010 at 10:03 am

    The cupcake wrappers are so nice! Love the designs. Interesting new tool you have.

    Sarah baked a nice treat!

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  18. Simone de Klerk says

    July 22, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Looks great, Lisa! Get better soon. xo

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  19. Erin says

    July 22, 2010 at 11:46 am

    The Cricut ROCKS!!!! I love mine and use it for just about anything. Have fun with it! And get better soon.

    http://www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

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  20. em's scrapbag says

    July 22, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    So happy for you and your new additon!!!!

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  21. Stephanie says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    It’s a girl! She’s so pretty in pink. Very pretty cards. Looking forward to all the creative projects you’ll be making. Wishing you well.

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  22. Chocolate Cat says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Congratulations on your new arrival!!! It looks like so much fun. Those cards are amazing! but those cupcake wrappers…..I would buy it just for those! Sarah’s macaroons look yummy, they are what I have decided I need to conquer this year and yes ‘Beetroot powder’ as used on Masterchef is on my shopping list for our next trip to Melbourne!

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  23. Anita says

    July 22, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Oh No…..Looks like you’ll never come out of your craft room now Lisa. lol. Good for you, I hope you enjoy many hours having fun with your new toy. Kind regards, Anita.

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  24. Lillabilly says

    July 22, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    Wow, I’ve just checked out what this thing can do…must say I’ve got a whole lotta Cricut envy!

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  25. Tracey says

    July 23, 2010 at 4:32 am

    definately loving those cupcake wrappers. congrats.
    love me 🙂

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  26. K-Sue says

    July 24, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    So much fun! I just cannot get one right now. I’ve used my friend’s before, and it is fun. Congratulations!

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  27. Tracy says

    July 28, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Oooo goodies of all sorts…mmm… Thank you! :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  28. petra heinzmann says

    May 31, 2015 at 3:49 am

    hallo,ich schreibe aus deutschland und möchte wissen wo mann in deutschland eine cricut maschine bekommen kann und was sie kostet,bitte in deutsch antworten,danke

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      May 31, 2015 at 6:51 am

      Hi Petra – Sorry I live in Australia and don’t know where you can buy one in Germany.

      Lisa

      Reply

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