Using Layers to Design on Your Gypsy

I am so loving my Gypsy! I received several emails asking me to do a video on how to use the layer function and here it is. So sorry it has taken me so long! In this video, we will be making a quick and easy New’s Year’s Day card using the layer function.



Here is my Gypsy video on how to use hidden contours just in case you missed it.



Happy Holidays!

Snowman Card and Gypsy Video Using Hide Contour Feature

I am so loving my new Gypsy! Below is my first Gypsy video and I am so excited. In this video, I will show you how to use the hide contour feature and also make the cute snowman card. Lately, I have been making a lot of shaped cards, but this one is my favorite.

Hope you enjoy the video!

My Gypsy is in the House.

I am a Design Studio power user and just purchased my first Gypsy and love it. I know a lot of you just bought the Gypsy, so I thought I would list some resources that will help you get started. I learned a lot from watching their videos and visiting their blogs.

I love the new video series from Emma for Gypsy newbies. Here are the links to her first three videos explaining the basics. You will learn tons!

Part One: Calibrating your screen, menu button, creating a new design, linking your carts, etc.

Part Two: How to zoom, pan, add layer and how to use layer controls.

Part Three: Sizing and using aspect ratio.

Tammy Skinner is a Gypsy guru and her blog Creative Critters Cricut Club is a must see. She is a terrific teacher and keeps us informed on all Gypsy changes and updates. Her projects are amazing!

I am so used to working with DS on a larger screen, so I want to share my favorite Gypsy tip with you. When you are in the image queue and you need to add an image but you cannot see it clearly by just running your stylus over it … there is a simple way to enlarge the image. Click here for my tip of the day and the directions, thanks to Bug Bytes. Be sure and check out her blog as she has a ton of great information on the Gypsy.

Below is my first Gypsy project. For this card I welded two 5 inch tall cupcakes using Gypsy Wanderings. I then cut two layers one in pink and one in brown. Next, I cut two candles and flipped one so I could glue them back to back. I manually cut off the top of the pink layer and attached it to my brown layer. I added glitter and glossy accents to the flame. Super fun and easy birthday card.