Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Fun with Cricut Markers







I was asked to do an article on Cricut Markers by the folks at Custom Crops. I did a couple of simple cards including recreating the very first marker card from my first attempt. (the snowflakes). These certainly aren't rocket science, but I do like the effect and love how they bring out the details in many of the Cricut cuts. They really are simple to use but there are a few things you MUST drum into your brain to use them successfully. LOL


Certainly you can use the markers without Design Studio, but by playing with them a bit more I discovered some distinct advantages and also the ability to design some coloring pages or cards that would be lots of fun for a child. Because I didn't include any .cut files it is listed under Cricut, not Design Studio. The direct link is HERE. I'd love you to take a look at the article and leave a comment if you have the chance. I know it's a pain to sign in to do that but it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!
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12 comments:

  1. Susan EdwardsJune 24, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    Super-fan-tabulous!!!! I have the markers and have not even opened them. You have, as always, inspired me!!! Thankx!

    xxSusan

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  2. Janis LewisJune 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I love the bumpy pages! You always make such beautiful cards!

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  3. Sandy from UkiahJune 24, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I have the markers too and have never opened my either... On my way to custom crops to tell them how lucky they are to have such fabulous designer as you..

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  4. AnonymousJune 24, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    These are adorable! I don't have a Cricut, but I love the techniques you used here! The outlining of the snowflakes is such a cool effect!

    (-: Heidi

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  5. KellyJune 24, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Oh Donna, you are so creative. I, like the rest of the folks have a drawer full of markers that have not been used, after seeing what you have done with them, I'll have to get them out and give them a try. I'm off to Custom Crop right now to let them know how creative I think you are too! I know how much the comments mean.

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  6. ShazzaJune 24, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Donna,

    I have left a blog award for you :)
    on my blog shazzacraft.blogspot.com
    ENJOY!

    cheers and {H}ugs
    Shazza

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  7. SandiJune 25, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    Donna great article, my markers still sit unused, will have to give that a try. Sandi

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  8. BamabelJune 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Those look awesome Donna!! I also love your cats! How precious!!!

    Lovin' that CB Spot blinkie too! Giggle! I'm glad you are using it! :)

    Hugs gf,
    Aymee

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  9. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Thank you so much for this Freebie. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Scrapbook Freebies Search List, under the Elements post on Jun. 27, 2009. Thanks again.

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  10. NorineJune 29, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    love it love how you used the markers great job
    Hugs
    Norine

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  11. josie walrathJune 29, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    love your work with the markers. your cards are great. the color your own was a great idea children will love them.
    josie walrsth

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  12. My SerendipityJuly 6, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    I love these! I wish I could get them to work for me as well as you did :)

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Thanks for making my day!