This is exactly how they are laid out on the back of the cart.

I just got the Trim the Tree seasonal 2010 Cricut cartridge 2 days ago and decided right away that I’d make every one of the things on the cartridge so I could show you how they look.  Well, there they are.  I’m done.  Have a nice day.

LOL, just kidding! 😉

Let me tell you a little bit about this cartridge.  Here’s a very little bit: 2 words – difficult and pretty.  It took me about 5 HOURS to cut all of these out.  The most difficult parts were figuring out which papers and speeds worked best with these intricate cuts.  It was a SUPER PAIN, but here’s what I came up with. (Wait.  First let’s look at another photo.)

This one is my FAVORITE!!  I’m going to make a t-shirt with this on it…if I ever actually use the Yudu I just got.  It could happen.  Or…it could happen in vinyl for sure. 😀  That gooey stuff all over the reindeer is adhesive from my Xyron.  You’ll also see some imperfect paper removal.  Yeah.  I had to let go of perfection somewhere around hour 3.

Oh yeah, I felt like I climbed the tree once I finished cutting all of these out.  Notice how I exactly lined them up for you?  There’s no charge for that bit of obsessiveness.  That’s just part of the service I provide here at Joy’s Life.  LOL…I’m cracking myself up.

Another cartridge that’s as intricate as this one is last year’s Love Struck Seasonal Cart. Here is some specific info for cutting with the Love Struck cart.

Ready for the specifics?  I know you are.  Here goes:  this is what worked for me…

Textured and Foil (American Crafts) paper – Speed 2, Pressure 5, regular blade 6.  I did a multi cut of 2 on the foil.

For regular paper: Speed 3, Pressure 5, regular blade 5.

I cut everything at 3 1/4″.  See how big some of the things cut out at 3 1/4″?  Woah!  Use the real dial size if you don’t want giant candy, sleigh or partridge (bird) because that’s how they came out at 3 1/4″.  Crazy huh?  For Real!!

Alright, alright…enough about the 1 billion hours I spent slaving away creating all these designs.  It’s water under the bridge.  Don’t even think about it.  LOL!  Actually, I’m using all of these for Christmas tags.  Cool!  By the way, the other biggest pain in the…neck…was punching out all the tiny pieces that didn’t want to easily release.  Moving on to something super fun…

Time for a Giveaway!

On the 14th of every month I do a give away just for YOU!  This is my way of thanking you for being a part of Joy’s Life.  I really do appreciate you being here.  THANK YOU!  Leave a comment to be entered for a super fun CRICUT CARTRIDGE…provided by…yours truly. 😉  Also, I’d LOVE it if you’d “like” Joy’s Life on Facebook by clicking the like button on the left hand side of this page. 😉  I’ll use Random.org to choose a winner on Nov 21.  Good luck everyone!  Winner Announced HERE.

Don’t forget…there’s FREE SHIPPING on all Joy’s Life stamps until Nov. 20. 😀

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  4. So beautiful, Joy! I’m also thankful for your comment on patience and difficulty, though!!!! For me, this was a recommendation to spend my next Cricut dollars on a different cart!

  5. If you used a Xyron to add adhesive to your cuts, what I have found that works for cleaning the sticky out of the cuts is a little square adhesive remover I either bought from Creative Memories or Stampin’ Up. This thing works every time. I love your blog and tell all my crafty friends about it! TFS all you do!

  6. Wow those cuts are gorgeous! Thanks for your hard work. Now I’m not sure I want this one! But I’ll probably have to get it anyway!

  8. OK Joy after seeing this cartridge I really like this one also and seeing how will you displanned it. A little piece inside me will die if I don’t get it LOL

    Thanks for Sharing

    Hugs Debbie

  9. Wow, I can tell a lot of patience is required with this cartridge but what beautiful ornaments. I can already picture a tree decorated with these in my living room. 🙂

  10. Thanks for sharing your experience about the cart. I was really liking it until I looked closer realized that all those intricate cuts would be a real pain in the gluteus maximus and my vocabulary would be limited to four letter words (and I don’t mean “cool” or “cute”!). But oh, the bird is so wonderful and tempting!

  12. Wow Joy if it took you that long it would take at least twice as long for me! You are a trooper!

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  19. Wow, that’s a lot of work. Thank you for sharing, I did a lot of the layering last year to make snowflakes for my office to use for decorating… this would be another idea.

  20. Just got started on the Cricut journey and looking forward to learning so much more from gals like you. Thanks for the op to when a cart to build up my inventory of great card and scrapbook making.

  21. Oooohhh, I really like this cartridge. This is going to be on my list of cartridges that I must have. Thanks for the entertaining blog. Just love reading your blogs and love the videos. They always make me laugh!

  23. Another similarly tricky cart is the Summer in Paris. Thanks for the tips! I SUPER love your blog and FB page.

  26. Have I told you lately that YOU CRACK ME UP!?! I just love love love love your site! Yes, I’ve already LIKED you on facebook. You are spectacular! (trying my best to avoid using the word ‘awesome’ all day – instead I’m using ‘spectacular and groovy’. And yes, I also think you are super groovy. 🙂 HUGS! Janis

  27. I am new to your site. Looks like you have some very interesting subjects to look at. I am looking forward to doing so.

  28. I made two snowflakes yesterday using the xyron glitter method so I know all about those little pieces but they turned out so pretty that it was worth it….

  31. Wow I ordered this cart without looking at it and now I wish I had got the Gingerbread one. I am all about easy and those cuts do look difficult. Thank you for showing us all of them cut out! They are really pretty but I know I will not spend 5 hours trying to cut them out!!

  32. Wow! Your Christmas cuts are beautiful, but I’m kind of glad you’re giving away a different cart 🙂 I could not handle those intricate cuts!

  34. Boy – what a lot of intricate cuts! They are really beautiful! I so enjoy looking in on you and seeing what you have each day! Thanks so much!

  35. I really like the Trim a Tree cart, but to win the Paisley cart would be great. That is on my wish list at the very top.

  36. Thank you for inspiring all of us!!!! I would LOVE to win this for my mamma for Christmas. She would be over the moon excited! Have a great day Joy.
    Hugs,
    Raven

  37. WOW JOY! I know I’ve mentioned it before but I would just love to win the cuts :). The time you took to cut them simply amazes me. I’ve always thought about cuting everything on the carts I have but it would take FOREVER and a day. Well, I don’t have THAT many carts but it would still take a long time ;). Would be fun some day…

    You are awesome Joy!!!
    Amy
    bmarkr @ hotmail

  39. Dedication my dear! 5 hours is a very long time for the old E & you to be pluggin away! Love the cuts though!

    OOHHH a Paisley cart!! Nice!

    TFS!

  40. Oh wow…your timing could not be better!
    I’ve really been wanting to get this cartridge but was really concerned about the “intricacy” of it. It scared me as I have ripped much less complicated designs with my inexperience!
    With all your tips & suggestions I think I can brave it now and will probably buy it!
    Also, I just purchased the winter lace cartridge, which I’m sure will be just as dicey!
    Love, Love, LOVE your blog!

  41. Thanks for taking all of the time to figure this one out. I wasn’t going to get this one because of the intricacy and I don’t seem to have good luck cutting intricate designs. I think I have changed my mind!

  42. Wow! 5 hours.. Lots of intricate cuts.. wow. Great job .. I love seeing it all laid out and done. Beautiful indeed!
    That sure did take up the time.

  43. Thanks for showing us those cuts. I personally do not have the paitence for it. I can just see myself crying in paper scraps trying to hold the paper on my non-sticky cricut mat…

  46. Roll Tide…ouch that hurts to read for an MU Tiger Fan 🙂 Too bad I love to see your comments and rolled over that pic LOL! Looks like a fun cart, but a bit girlie girlie. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

  47. i didin’t think that trim the tree would be something i would use but i was wrong. thanks for the chance to win.

  49. I’m just beginning to learn how to work with my cricut. I love all the neat cartridges available for it & am slowly starting to collect them too. I love your demo. TFS!

  50. Oh my heavens, Joy, I cannot believe you did that!! I saw the intricacies on this cart and have stayed happily AWAY from it. I have NO desire to purchase it! 😀 And you just confirmed it. You better make sure whomever gets the gifts with those tags SAVES and ADMIRES the heck of them!

    Thanks for helping us so much!

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