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MTC and Cricut Settle

Here is a close up of the butterfly.

http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/mtc-and-cricut-settle.html

Here is a layout I created that was also published in the Bug Magazine.

I used the following cartridges to complete

Stamping,

Quarter Note,

Picturesque,

CM Cheerful Seasons,

Elegant Cakes

Plus I used my Gypsy.

So now on to another topic.

As many of you in the crafting – cutting community know, Provo Craft (PC) filed suit against The owners of Make The Cut Software (MTC) for copyright infringement.

That lawsuit has been settled. We are still waiting to get an official statement on the Direction of Make The Cut from its owners.

There is a LOT of buzz and this is an emotionally charged issue. At this point I just want to make it clear that Make The Cut works with several other electronic cutters aside from the Cricut. As such, I will continue to have my affiliate program in place at PaperCraftgingWorld.com.

I must also in good conscience make it clear that the continued and future use of MTC in conjunction with Cricut products is unclear. I personally do not warrant the software and its current or future capabilities. Please be informed and make your own decision based on this current information.

As I learn more information, I will be sure to share it with all of you.

Make The Cut Settles Cricut Software Lawsuit With Provo Craft

By Nancy Nally on March 11, 2011
Documents filed in US District court on Wednesday reveal that Make The Cut has reached a settlement with Provo Craft in the lawsuit over 3rd party Cricut software created by Make The Cut. Provo Craft had sued Make The Cut in April 2010 alleging that Make the Cut’s 3rd party software for Cricut machines illegally circumvented copyright protection on Provo Craft’s products and violated copyright on the company’s Cricut Design Studio software code.
Provo Craft had appeared particularly to be targeting in the suit the recently introduced “back-up” feature in the Make The Cut software, which allowed users to create back-ups of their Cricut cartridges. (The feature was only available to users for a two week period in March 2010 before being pulled from distribution as a result of the litigation.)
Terms of the settlement were stipulated to the court in joint documents filed by the companies Wednesday with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, which had been hearing the case. Under the settlement, Make The Cut is permanently and immediately disallowed from selling software that is compatible in any way with Cricut machines. The company is also required to destroy all copies of the software’s source code.
For the existing software, Make The Cut also is required to take measures within 30 days to disable the 600 copies that were sold of the software with the cartridge back-up feature. Make The Cut is ordered to render these copies of the software completely non-functional until these users update their software to a copy that eliminates the back-up function.
Provo Craft also recently filed suit against another 3rd party Cricut software creator, Craft Edge, in an attempt to stop distribution of their Sure Cuts A Lot product.

The above information was from ScrapbookUpdate.com

As I create my cutting files, I will continue to offer them in the .MTC file extension for those that will continue to use MTC in conjunction with their electronic cutters. I will of course also continue to have my files available in the SVG format among the other formats as well.

Have a wonderful day,

Melin

Bunny Express Layout

I wanted to share a layout I made with my Cricut Expression. I was super excited to find out it was going to get published. It was recently published in

Bug Magazine March/April issue.

http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/bunny-express-layout.html

Create A Critter,
Easter 2010,
Everyday Paper Dolls,
My Community,
Ashlyn’s Alphabet,
Learning Curve,
Word Builders A Word Party
Gypsy

Here is a view of the entire layout.

Here is a view of the left page.

Here is a view of the right page.

Here is a close up of the Bunny.

Here is a close up of the train.

I used the following cartridges to complete.
Create A Critter,
Easter 2010,
Everyday Paper Dolls,
My Community,
Ashlyn’s Alphabet,
Learning Curve,
Word Builders A Word Party
Gypsy

If you would like complete instructions and a step by step cutting chart, you can get all the details in the March/April Issue of the Bug Magazine.
The link is HERE.

Have a wonderful day!

Melin

Daffodil Spring Layout

I wanted to share this layout I created for an upcoming spring themed class.

Here is a view of the entire layout.

I used the Walk In My Garden Cartridge for the Daffodils and the Spring Title Letters came from Base Camp. The border strips are a MS border punch

Here is a close up of the Spring Title

Here is a close up of the daffodils. I used my Gypsy to “separate” the pieces to be able to cut them out in different colors without wasting paper.

Here is a close up of one of the daffodils. I used some Chalk ink to ink the edges of the daffodil head and a Versamarker Pen to outline the stem and leaves.

Don’t forget to join our challenge this week! CLICK HERE to join. It's all about "TIME to Spring Forward"

Well that’s it for today! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Winners Announced:)

Welcome to Cooking with Cricut

Today we would like to announce the winner of Challenge #19- Double Take! The winner of the Top Chef prize was chosen by Random Organizer.

The winner is... Amber- My 3 E Scrapbooking. Congratulations Amber:)

Amber created this cheerful St. Patrick's Day card which fulfilled all of our requirements:) You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog. As the winner Amber will receive her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com.

Amber, please contact Madison at FunkyCards @Charter .net (no spaces) within two weeks to claim your prize.

The Top Three Chefs were chosen by the Cooking With Cricut Design Team. Thank you all the fantastic entries we received this week. You can "pick up" your top chef button on the left column and proudly display it on your blog.

Jeanne- The Cricut Corner

Vivi- Vivi en Papel

Jan- A Day in the Life

This week at Cooking With Cricut we are Springing Forward! You must design and create projects that must include a time piece/clock. Please include something cut from one of your cutting machines such as the Cricut:) Once again you have until next Tuesday at midnight to post your projects. One winner chosen at random will receive his or her choice of digi stamp or cutting file from Papercraftingworld.com.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Have a wonderful day!

~Madison - Prize Coordinator

Challenge #20–Time To Spring Forward

Good morning crafting friends!

Hope you’re having a Wonderful Week! It’s another Wonderful Wednesday here at CWC and that means CHALLENGE TIME!

This week’s challenge theme is:

Time To Spring Forward!

Your project needs to include a time piece, clock or some reference to time.

Here is what the ever talented Design Team Came Up With!

Visit Karla's Blog for more details.

Melin Used The Following Cartridges:

Ornamental Iron

Picturesque

Old West Cartridges

http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/challenge-20time-to-spring-forward.html

Visit Gaby’s Blog for more details.

Visit Jennifer’s Blog for more details.

Visit Madison’s Blog for more details.

Visit Jean’s Blog for more details.

Visit Maria Elena’s Blog for more details.

Visit Nicole’s Blog for more details.

Visit Ronnie’s Blog for more details.

Visit Stacey’s Blog for more details.

Visit Jenny’s Blog for more details.

Visit Raven’s Blog for more details.

Now it’s your turn to Spring Forward and make a project with a “Time” piece or representation of time.

Here are a few reminders:

Project must be a new project
Your post must include a link back to CookingWithCricut.com
Your project needs to include a Cricut Cut or other Die Cut Machine Cut
You can Pile On The Challenges!

Enter your project through the INLINKZ link below.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

The CookingWithCricut.com Design Team

Cutie Patootie Blog Hop

Good morning Friends,

Today I am participating in the Cutie Patootie Blog Hop.

You can go over to PaperCraftingWorld.Blogspot.com.
Where my official Hop post is.

Here is the project I came up with.

I created this layout using the new “Q. T. Patootie” Cutting File Set from PaperCraftingWorld.com
http://www.mypapercrafting.com/2011/03/cutie-patootie-blog-hop.html

Close Up Of “Suzee Q-T Patootie”