Settings for using the Chomas Creations precision & engraving tip in the Cricut machines

I added a video tutorial to YouTube for the settings using your Cricut Maker & Explore with the Chomas Creations precision & engraving tip.

Here's the YouTube video for your viewing pleasure hehe...

You can order the Chomas Creations Cricut tools here...  Chomas Creations store

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Bracelet cuff with the Chomas Creations precision tip and Cricut Maker

Rainy day fun here today with the Chomas Creations precision tip in the Cricut Maker!  If you want to see a video using Design Space to make a template to line this up easier it is here... https://youtu.be/0c7yFh1DhDc
Want some great news?  You can also do this with your Cricut Explore. :) Just make sure you put it in the right side in place of the blade.
You can find the Chomas Creations tools here...  Chomas Creations

 Notice how I am adding glue dots to help secure this in place.  If you don't there is a good chance it will slide on the mat.

You can change the settings on your materials in the software.  Make sure you are selecting cut in the software as well as choosing a material that requires the fine point blade.

I did do multiple cuts on this. The easiest way is to copy and paste your text on top of each other.

There is a bracelet bending bar kit by ImpressArt that I used for this.  I got it at Joanns here... https://www.joann.com/impressart-bracelet-bending-bar-kit/15081177.html#q=impressart&start=1 

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Cricut Design space tutorial for use with the Chomas Creations engraving tools

Here is a video on using Cricut Design Space with the Chomas Creations engraving tool.
You can find the Chomas Creations tools here...  Chomas Creations


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Video using the Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder for the Silhouette/Cameo

Have you seen this video of the Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder in action?

You can also watch the video here. 

The Santa design and the hohoho are a part of the Silhouette Studio downloads.  The white gel pen is a Sakura Gelly Roll.

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Using the Chomas Creations Cricut Explore tools, read note below

Keep in mind these tools have been updated to fit in the Maker and Explore both and will now go on the right side in place of the blade.






The Cricut Explore tools are all in the Chomas Creations store!  In stock and shipping!

Chomas Creations engraving tip

Chomas Creations adjustable marker holder.  Holds up to 1/2 inch marker.

Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder. Centers a 3/8 inch gel pen.

New video with the Chomas Creations holders!

But I didn't do it this time!  I think this video will help show just how easy it is to use the Chomas Creations holders in the Cameo!  Linda of The Paper Boutique was having a blast with the holders in her Cameo, stop on by her blog and check out the video...  The Paper Boutique

So why is my poor blog lacking you ask?  Well my whole family has been working on putting in a brick paver patio in our back yard!  It has been a ton of work and I can't wait till it is finished!  Here is a sneak peek of what we have done so far (still a lot to go!)

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Scoring with the Chomas Creations embossing/scoring tip

Well now, for those of you that know me, you know how I like things that make my life easier, and for those getting to know me, now you know! hehe! So if I can cut and fold a card in just minutes, and have a bunch ready to go and grab when I need them, I'm all for it! You will be amazed at how easy this is to do! You can download the file for Design Studio to make these 2 cards here... 4x6 card share
I also have a video you can watch on scoring with the Chomas Creations embossing/scoring tip.

Now to recap, this is using just the Cricut mat and a piece of cardstock, and the Chomas Creations embossing/scoring tip to score the card.

I added a big rectangle in Design Studio on the emboss layer, with some of the edges off of the paper (you don't need this part of the rectangle) to emboss with the Chomas Creations embossing/scoring tip.

Using a multi-cut of 2, emboss or score the paper with the Cricut.

Without removing the mat from the machine, remove the Chomas Creations embossing/scoring tip and add the blade. Swith over to the blade. Click the cut layer tab in Design Studio and cut out the card rectangles.

Now you can remove the mat from the machine, and take your cards off your mat, fold them in half and use a bone folder to smooth the edge. SUPER EASY! I did all 6 of these cards in less them 10 minutes!

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Video with Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder for the Expression 2

Well I had big plans today, involving Cricut Craft Room, and a cute design with the Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder and the Expression 2.  But after a lot of errors, I had to simplify this design, but I do like how it turned out! 
So here is the video a lot of you asked for, using the Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder and a white, full sized gel pen!  Hope this gives you a better idea on how to use the holders!

You can also view the video here. 
Don't forget there is a sale going on in the Chomas Creations store when you enter the code november10 at checkout you can save 10% off your entire order!
Here it the card I made using the Chomas Creations adjustable pen holder and the sentiment from Winter Woodland. 

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Scoring a card with the Chomas Creations embossing tip

I was so excited to be asked to be the first guest designer for Kristal!!!  She is one amazing woman!  If you just came from her blog... Getting Cricky
This hop is all about supporting our fallen heroes.   Rebecca from Crafting Misfit is doing a walk where she will hand deliver cards made to show support.  What an amazing cause!  You can find out more on her blog about it!
The cards that I made have already been delivered to a friend of mine who was putting together care packages for our soldiers.  Thank you Leslie!  But I'm going to make more to send out for a good cause!
Well now, for those of you that know me, you know how I like things that make my life easier, and for those getting to know me, now you know!  hehe!  So if I can cut and fold a card in just minutes, and have a bunch ready to go and grab when I need them, I'm all for it!  You will be amazed at how easy this is to do!  You can download the file for Design Studio to make these 2 cards here... 4x6 card share
I also have a video you can watch on scoring with the Chomas Creations embossing tip

Now to recap, this is using just the Cricut mat and a piece of cardstock, and the Chomas Creations embossing tip to score the card.
 I added a big rectangle in Design Studio on the emboss layer, with some of the edges off of the paper (you don't need this part of the rectangle) to emboss with the Chomas Creations embossing tip.

Using a multi-cut of 2, emboss or score the paper with the Cricut.

Without removing the mat from the machine, remove the Chomas Creations embossing tip and add the blade.  Swith over to the blade.  Click the cut layer tab in Design Studio and cut out the card rectangles.

Now you can remove the mat from the machine, and take your cards off your mat, fold them in half and use a bone folder to smooth the edge.  SUPER EASY!  I did all 6 of these cards in less them 10 minutes and chatted to Kristal on facebook while doing it hehe!  How is that for multi-tasking?

I was so excited that Kristal sent me her Freedom Isn't Free stamps to try, you can find them here... Freedom Isn't Free

Let me tell you how handy these stamps came in!  I had a friend whose husband is stationed over in Italy that is putting together care packages for our soldiers!  I made her 10 cards to use, and these stamps worked great for that project! 

Not only did I use the Chomas Creations embossing tip to score the cards, but I also used it for the stars embossed on the Ten Seconds Studio metal sheet.  I added the metal sheet colored side down on the embossing mat, embossed the design, then sanded the raised image to make the stars POP!  The paper I used on these is from Quick Quotes.  I stamped a different sentiment on each card with the Freedom Isn't Free stamps!

Now for a give away!!  Kristal is giving away a set of her stamps to one lucky winner!  Leave a comment here for a chance at this awesome prize!  Great stamps Kristal!  And did you know that $1 from each of her stamps sets sold goes to a different charity?
  Of course you don't have to become a follower, but if you have not yet, why  not?  hehe!  One comment per person, I will pick a winner with random.org Monday morning!

Your next stop on the hop is Kathy P The 3 E's!

If you get lost on the hop along the way, here is the line up!

Kristal Getting Cricky

Amy Chomas (you are here) Amy Chomas

Kathy P  The 3 E's

Brenda  Creativity is only a state of mind

Kathy T  Scrapping Felkatz

Amy   Love to Crop

Becka Creations with Becka

Erika  Cricut Love

Becky  Squirly Girl Creations

Julie  A little bit of bling

Rebecca Crafting Misfit

Jess  My Scrap Diary

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A video on the difference between the Chomas Creations embossing tip and engraving tip!

Wow 2 posts, 1 day!  That equals one busy Amy!
You asked for it, so here it is!  I did a video on the difference between the Chomas Creations embossing tip and engraving tip!  Enjoy!


And don't forget, now is the time to get them!  Use the code newstore upon checkout and save 10% off your entire order!  Expires 5-31-2011!

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Two Hearts One Love card with Edna and the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder

Edna from Create with Expression made this Two Hearts One Love card using the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder.  I often get asked if you can use the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder without computer programs (Design Studio, Make-the-Cut, SCAL), and the answer is YES!
Edna did this great instructional video using the Cricut alone!  To watch the video, visit her blog!  Create with Expression

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Make-the-Cut blog hop!

I'm so excited to be part of the Make-the-Cut blog hop!  If you have come from Beanie's Tag Your It then you are in the right place!  If you just ventured across my blog today and want to start at the beginning of the MTC blog hop, start with Scrappin With Z
I've got lots in store that I've done with MTC and if you read to the end, I have some blog candy to give away! And if you come back tomorrow I will have another project with another download!
I've gotten a lot of requests for a video with the journaling circles I do, so I made one!  You may need to click on the video to go to youtube as for some reasons the sides get cut off on my blog, but make sure you come back after you watch it!




I also have the file for MTC for the journaling cirlces for download here...journaling circles file
I do use a lot of the journaling circles on my page, so I make a bunch at a time so I can just grab one when I need one!  I find my journaling goes so much quicker this way, and if you know me, you know I like to get things done quick! I never spend a lot of time on one page, or one project, hey I've got 4 kids that need scrapbooks, and that I need to take care of, so I try to simplify where I can!
Ok, on with my project! Here is one of my journaling circles on my page, along with my journaling!

I found this palm tree file online and knew I needed to use it with the Chomas Creations embossing kit and metal sheets! See all those details? You can see each leaf! The Chomas Creations embossing kit can emboss even the finest details! To get this look, I found an image online and brought it into MTC and traced it. I then added some of the ovals from the shapes menu in MTC around the palm trees. I put my Ten Seconds Studio metal sheet colored side down on my embossing mat, and embossed the design with my pressure on max on the Cricut. After the image was done embossing, I flipped it over and sanded the color of the raised surface to really let the details POP!
Just think, pretty much any image (black and white seems to work best for tracing in MTC) you can find online, you can bring into MTC to cut, draw, emboss or engrave with your Cricut!

One of my favorite parts of MTC is the ability to use any font that I have on my computer to cut, draw, emboss or engrave with my Cricut!  That is how I did the title on this page!  This is a font on my computer that I used with MTC, and then I welded it together before I cut it.

The patterned paper, flowers, buttons and ribbon are all Making Memories.  The metal sheet is Ten Seconds Studios. 
Now for some blog candy!!!
Leave a comment on this post below for a chance to win a Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder and 10 pack of assorted Chomas Creations mini gel pens! The rules are simple, only one comment per person! Following is not required, but why not follow? hehe  **Very important! I do need a way to contact you!  I will leave the winners name on my blog as well after I pick it on Sunday, and you have a week to get back to me, or I will pick another winner.

I'm also having some specials on my blog! You can get the Chomas Creations embossing kit, mini gel pen holder with all 20 mini gel pens, mini Sharpie holder and micro Sharpie holder with a micro Sharpie all for $100 shipped in the US! And all of that for $105 shipped outside the US.
I also have the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder with 10 mini gel pens for $27.50 shipped in the US, or with all 20 gel pens for $32.50 shipped in the US (contact me at amyc222@yahoo.com if you are outside the US).
And I've also added a bunch of colors of micro Sharpies to my blog for those interested as well!

Next stop on the blog hop (I'm quite the poet!) is Rachell's Many Crafts  Hop on by and see what she has in store for you!
In case you get lost anywhere along the hop, here is a master list of all the blogs in the hop!
Scrappin With Z
Everyday Little Things
My Card Spot
Beanie's Tag Your It
Chomas Creations  (YOU ARE HERE)
Rachell's Many Crafts
Penny Duncan Creations
SVG & MTC files
Don't forget to hop on by tomorrow for another chance to win my bloggity candy and another project with download!


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Chomas Creations engraving tip video

   Sorry it took me so long, and excuse the mess, but I've been trying to clean my craft area and it keeps piling up, so I gave up and just did the Chomas Creations engraving tip video some of you have been waiting for!  Here is the card that I got done!  I used the Chomas Creations engraving tip on clear cardstock, and used George and Just Because Cards cartridges.  The paper is all October Afternoon and the vellum spray is called V2 by Helmar.

And here is the video!!!  Again don't mind the mess hehe!  Looks like you might have to watch it on youtube as you can't see the whole screen on here... Chomas Creations engraving video


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Another idea video, thanks Amber!

Amber Holder from Staying Crafty has made an idea video and this super cute card using the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder and mini gel pens to do the snowflakes and title!!! 

Her video is very imformative and easy to follow on how to use the Chomas Creations mini gel pen holder and mini gel pens!  Thanks so much Amber, it turned out super cute!!!

To see more of what Amber has been up to, visit her blog at Staying Crafty

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