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SORRY liz hope you did'nt think i was bulling you into dealing with it asap,,but i like looking at blog's

No problem no bullying a good reminder to do something and get it straight.

I agree with Lakul, I think it's a little harsh to delete all non posters . Wherever message boards are, there will be folks who just want to read and not contribute, it's just something that happens, they may value the board every bit as much as we do though. Also, bear in mind that the T's and C's when you sign up don't require you to contribute (as far as I can remember), just something to consider.

I wont be deleting anybody, but there is the facility to tell how long since seomebody posted. If you are only a looker then the forum is constructed that you dont have to join in order to be able to read the posts.

I was reading about the battle between MTC and PC and it seems that the crucial part of the argument was that in one of the versions of MTC last year they had made it possible for you to make a copy of your carts and it was this that PC were compalining about and MTC have had to disable the 600 copies they sold with this feature in. I can understand this argument as it would break copyright laws even in the UK. I dont see a problem with software extending the use of the PC machines but if they are encouraging people to break copyright laws then it is not fair for all the work that has gone into creating the item. I have not read what the argument is based round between SCAL & PC. I think MTC will continue but not copying PC goods if that makes sense.

I've added a blog post promoting the forum, fingers crossed it will bring a few more folks over to chat.

Yeheeeee.

Thanks Kerry

Thanks Kerry.

Can anybody advise where you get medium weight chipboard from in the UK and what cutting settings you use on the cricut for it?

Admin wrote:I have been asking that as well Pam. It makes no sense to me, people bother to join and never ever post anything. every new member has an email from me welcoming them and asking them to go to the hello thread and introduce themselves and also to go to the carts we have thread and they just dont respond! Why?

[color=darkblue][color=blue] hi Id like to say sorry that i haven't posted anything before this is my first time i will try and have more to say for myself in future.

Welcome aboard!

I hope you enjoy our little chats.

Welcome to the MB Gangan and enjoy joining in with our Chit Chat.

Welcome Gangan, hope you enjoy chatting with us

Liz I too would like to know where you can get medium weight chipboard, Ive tried to cut chipboard in the past on my cricut but it always ends in a mess. Ive even got a deep blade housing and still carnt cut it. I must be doing something wrong.

Thanks for all the lovely comments on my blog xx

It's turned out to be a lovely day here in Derby, flowers are starting to come through and ive sowed some carrots, Leeks and some flowers and few weeks ago and they are starting to poke through in the cold frame.

I bought my chipboard off ebay but cannot find the person I got it from but I have found this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/5-x-A4-SHEETS-LIGHTWEIGHT-CHIPBOARD-BARGAIN-PRICE-/120611565999?pt=UK_Crafts_CraftingPaper_EH&hash=item1c150271af

and they say it can be used with the Cricut and Big Shot etc.

Hi Gangan It is great that you have posted. Now you have dabbled your toes in the water your ready for a full on swim ! Dont need to be bashful we all help each other and nobody criticises each other so dont be bashful, join in we are all so happy we have welcomed you enough to tempt you to join in.

Hi Lesley I have found medium weight chipboard in Amazon but it is more for the postage than it is for the card! So I wondered if there is anything more local, Amber and I want to make a mini album for my eldest daughter so she can plot her journey through her pregnanacy. Not sure on design yet but thought it would be a nice present for her perhaps for her birthday on 28th March when she will be 30 going on 12!

Lesley, have you tried the chipboard that's on the back of notebooks and paper pads? I've used these (nice and cheap ) and they go through my Cricut fine, but I use the multicut button.

A big welcome Gangan you will love it on here were all barking O i do speak for myself really.

I have made a very nice box that i did on my Pazzle and cricut and I used a cereal box Rice Krispies in fact. Cheap and does the trick especialy if your going to cover the pages and cuts nicely too and goes throught my bind it all aswell.

its very strong i made it to hold all my Tools for the Pazzle & Cricut.


Chris xx

Hi everyone ,
havent been on here in a long time,will take a while to catch up with everyone,
havent been card making since chrimbo but have been crocheting and knitting
hope everyone is well x x x
Karen x x x x

Hi Karen

What had you made?? I'm just rubbish at anything involving wool and sewing

Thanks Pam Ive gone and ordered some and will give it a go.
Liz have a look at the link Pam has put on, or when mine arrives I will send you a sheet to try.

Kerry I didnt think to use backs of note books. Thanks for the tip

Only cheap if you have got some!! If you have to go out and buy the notebooks first it might be a tad expensive. The trouble is chipboard is a US expression and I know in the UK we call notebook backing card a different name but for the life of me I cannot think what it is! If I could then I would be able to search better for it. The reason we cannot find much doing a UK search is that in UK chipboard is wood!!!!

Very true Liz. Just had a quick look through my paper pads and I have some on the back of my Paper Cellar and My Minds Eye papers, plus a thick white card on the back of Basic Grey.

Liz, did you look at the link I posted for chipboard?

Hi Pam, yep I have had a look thanks and I am looking for a natural/grundge type finish I think and I followed a link from the link you sent to some natural coloured chipboard that I think must be a little heavier weight but it only comes in A4 sizing rather than 12" x 12", which I am thinking might work out more expensive for cutting multiple pages. Not really sure where I am going with my thoughts at the moment!!!

Hi All

Damp and rainning here in Shropshire UCK but thats OK as it housework day for me WHoopie.
Liz I've have seen on Custom Crops that they have chipboard 12x12 and $4.00 for 6 sheets here is what they say about cutting it on a cricut.

Provo Craft recommends the following for cutting Chipboard (0.059"/1.50mm thick) - Deep Blade Machine Settings: Speed 3 (Med), Pressure 4 (High), Blade Depth 6, Multi Cut 5 Note: A fresh mat is needed to hold material. Small pieces of chipboard may require tape to stay in place.

I do have some that I wont use so, if you cant get 12x12 then I'll send you this I've got here, A4 only but there is 9 sheets and it's 2mm thick.

take care
Chris xx