How to create a Box account to share your CCR files

Last week Katy created a  beautiful card for the New Product Blog Hop.

                                         



I loved the snow globe effect and she was willing to share the CCR file with everyone.  BUT what is the best way to share the file?  I use a Box account to share my files and then you do not have to worry about answering everyone's email request etc...

                   

So I created a quick tutorial in how to post from a Box account...

The link to create a box account   Box link

Step #1 - Create an account - I am sure you all know how to follow the steps to create an account- EZPZ ladies!

Step #2 -Cick on the Upload icon and load your saved file.   My file is the Apple card file

Step #3 - Here is a picture of the card....

Step #4 - This is what the screen will look like....

Step #5 - Now share it on your blog post...

Step #6 -  In my post write-up I always say - You can download the CCR file here - I highlight the word here and then change it to a link just as you see below...

I hope this helps out all of you... if you do not have the Cricut Craft Room app, you can file it here....   It is free and saves soooo much paper!

Moderating your comments--how to increase feedback and limit spam

Okay, we  all love comments, well most comments.  Those that are down right nasty or just spam, we can live without.  So how do you make sure you don't get some of the later?
Well there are a couple of ways
1.  When choosing "who can comment" click "registered user"  This will eliminate most spam type comments.
2. Under "comment moderation" click "Always".  This means that you will see the comment before it is published and can decide if you want to publish it.
3.  Under "word verification" click "no".  I know this proves you are not a robot.  But honestly, if you are going to moderate your comments, you don't need this step.  Personally, I rarely comment on those that have word verification.
See the screen shot for below.
I should mention that this is how it works with Blogger (google) not sure if it will be applicable to all blogs.

Picture tutorial for Deep URLS..

I am such a visual person,  I hope this will help the rest of you...

Please add your deep URLs by Tuesday p.m.  Thank you!  This is what I did to make sure Gina's link (from me) opened up to the correct post.

Then  I changed the link in blogger

I followed the same exact steps when I changed Terry's 'to' link.

****Please note if you person above and below you have already posted their correct link in the Final excel list - you DO NOT need to update it...  HTH

Intro for week 2

Welcome to Week #2 of the Artbooking in August Blog Hop. Last week's artwork was so phenomenal and this week over 35 creative consultants are at it again!

Their challenge was to create 4 different projects using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge and any CTMH paper pack.  Their mission was to design each of the following:

1. 2 page layout 
2. Card
3. Mini Book 
4. Home decor or 'giftable' item 

They were able to choose what to make and when to post it. AND if they wanted to add stamps to their designs, that was OK.  This week they will add another great design to the challenge and I am anxious to see what everyone has created!

Remember this is a circular blog hop and if you get lost or confused along the way, the list is posted on Adeline's blog here.

Feel free to add any other information you would like...

****Notice - I made the link larger and in color ...this small change makes it so much easier to read all the other information.

Also - one of you had highlighted the example of the 4 designs - what a great idea!!

1. 2 page layout 
2. Card
3. Mini Book 
4. Home decor or 'giftable' item 

I hope I covered everything - feel free to comment to add additional information!

A few updates to our first post

Great job for the first round - only a few hiccups!  By the last week we should be pros!

1.  Please make your links more visible - I always make them larger than the normal text and change their colors so they are more visible.

2.  How to add a deep URL - click on the title of the blog post and copy it to your computer.  Then highlight your link and change it to the deep URL.

Here you can see I added Gina's deep URL..

3.  Please uncheck the box "Open this link in a new window" - this will eliminate all of the multiple windows open as you hop along...

Please add any other information in the comments below if you think of something else.

Thank you!!

Final intro for my blog

You are welcome to use this or create your own...

                          

Are you ready to get creative??  Let 40 talented CTMH consultants inspire you with their creativity this month.   Each Monday in August, these ladies will be posting artwork to their blogs and you can follow their blogs or set your alarm to make sure you do not miss a post!

Their challenge was to create 4 different projects using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge and any CTMH paper pack.  ( yes - we all have retired paper packs in our 'stuff' and this cartridge is perfect for using up paper!!)  Their mission was to design each of the following:

1. 2 page layout 
2. Card
3. Mini Book
4. Home decor or giftable item 

They were able to choose what to make and when to post it. AND if they wanted to add stamps to their designs, that was o.k.  You will not want to miss any of their totally awesome and fantastic artwork!!

If you have any questions please send me an email....

Artbooking in August Week 1 Final Information

Holy Moly - (I seem to using the phrase quite often these days.!.. ) I am not one to give up easily on a new challenge and so I am plugging along  trying to get this right!

Here are the guidelines for the hop...

For categories we will follow.... 


1. 2 page layout (since that is what separates Artbooking from the single page Provocraft ones)
2. Card
3. Mini Book
4. Home decor or giftable item (think pillow boxes, treat tubes, gift bags, etc. anything but a card, book or layout)

You will create 4 different projects following the guidelines above and then post them on the following nights by the deadline - be sure to check your time zone...

Remember you get to 'mix' up the artwork each week - in this way - our followers will be excited to see what everyone has created....

Do the best job you can 'spicing' up your artwork and add the watermark ( so I can post on Pinterest)  Please follow the guidelines and post according to this information...

Artbooking in August #1  -- on Sunday night August 4th - 9:00 EST 

Artbooking in August #2  ---on Sunday night August 11th - 9:00 EST 

Artbooking in August #3  ---on Sunday night August 18th - 9:00 EST 

Artbooking in August #4  ---on Sunday night August  25th - 9:00 EST 

For the first week we will follow the alpha order of the file by last name .....SO for example I follow Gina Brandsetter and link to Terry Diack....make sense?

Not all of the ladies sent me their weekly links but that is OK - I will remind everyone to add your deep URLS within a few days with a quick email reminder...

I added a short tutorial in how to 'spice' up your photos and thanks to Shalana for her card that I used as an example! - It was an awesome card!  If you need help, just let me know...

WE have ONE WEEK to work out all of the bugs - we can do this!!