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July 21, 2012

Gypsy Made Simple - Learn How To Store Your Carts On Your Kindle Fire & Some Blog Candy


Well good morning everyone. I trust you had a GREAT week and are ready for a very different Gypsy Made Simple this morning. Well in the past couple of videos I made many many people noticed that I use my Kindle Fire to keep my cartridge books on. Well I had a ton of emails requesting instruction on how I installed them on the Kindle Fire. You see I have all the carts in their boxes put away like all good Gypsy owner do. But that leaves us with yearning for those books especially with the intricate cuts so that is is easy for me to see how they look and have some instructions too for those times I am not quite sure of what I should do. Well this is what today is about learning to load those carts onto your Kindle Fire with ease. So like every Gypsy Made Simple Saturday, go grab a cup of coffee and let's get started.  Oh the Elmo's Party is because I feel like celebrating the summer and want to have a little blog candy... but we can talk about that later, so on to today's video.


Now wasn't that easy... remember though it won't let you put the folder in so open the folder and just highlight the books and drag to the document folder and you are all set.
Now let's get on with the BLOG CANDY!!! This is such a fun little cart and I know someone will just love to have it in their cartridge library. So all you need to do is leave a comment. I will then use random.org to pick a winner from comments made by 4:00PM 7/27, and the winner will be announced early Saturday morning.
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71 comments:

  1. Michele's Scrapy CreationsJuly 21, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    wow-cool didn't know you could do that. thanks for sharing . thanks for a chance to win.

    michelesscrapycreations35 at yahoo dot com

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  2. BrendaJuly 21, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Oh I love how you put your carts on your Kindle Fire! I have some on my Fire, but didn't do them the way you did so I will be redoing mine so I can get them all on! Thanks for the video Sheila!! You are always so helful!! You rock my friend!!

    bsl60 at embarqmail dot com

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  3. ScrappyHappyMommyJuly 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    I've been thinking of buying a Kindle for a few months now. you just made my decision a lot easier! Thanks Sheila for an amazing lesson that I didn't know you could do!!!

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  4. NicoleJuly 21, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    I didn't know that was possible thank you for sharing!

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  5. TammyJuly 21, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Oh My Sheila now I have to have a fire, but I also am wanting an I pad so Im just waiting to see which comes frists. LOL thanks for the video. Love watching them every saturday morning.

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  6. AmyJuly 21, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    GreT tip! I use my books all the time so this would be a big help!

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  7. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    Awesome! Now I NEED a kindle fire!!!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Great video. I have a Motorola Zoom. I don't have my cart handbooks on it. But if I did, do you have to be connected to to WIFI to access your handbooks?

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  9. beccagooseJuly 21, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Can you make a video for us NOOK owners? Or, are you aware of one already?

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  10. Camille A. DeCarloJuly 21, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I never wanted a Kindle, now I think I need one. I love your video's, because of you I use my Gypsy all the time and get braver and braver everyday.
    Thanks for all your help

    Camille
    Willysmom

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  11. AndreaJuly 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Thank you so much for this video! I am going to put all of my booklets onto my IPad in preparation for my new Gypsy!

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  12. ReginaJuly 21, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    I have learned so much from you about using the Gypsy and I hope to get a Kindle soon so this info will really help. Thank you so much Sheila. Regina

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  13. littlenJuly 21, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    good to know. thanks for the video tutorial. i'm a long time follower.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  14. Nadia (WithGlitteringEyes.blogspot.com)July 21, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    You should sell Kindle Fire. Honestly, now I want one! I loved your video-- not only was it very easy to understand how to do this, but it was really fun to hear your voice and it felt like we were sitting down at the craft table together. :)

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  15. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    This is great! Thank you for sharing that info. I love your tutorials. Keep on keeping us in the know!
    hotscrapper@gmail.com

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  16. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Shiela,

    I don't have a Kindle Fire but I use my Ipad in the same way, put all my books and cartridges away and it gives you so much room in your craft space. Love all the help you give me with my Gypsy just hope you continue with your videos.
    Thank You,
    Doreen

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  17. sstw1July 21, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Thank you so much for making this tutorial - your instructions were simple and clear and will save me so much time searching through the books as well as time! Thanks also for the giveaway - so nice of you:) Have a great weekend.

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  18. BarbJuly 21, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    this is great! I know what I want for Christmas now, lol.

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  19. MulticrafterAmyJuly 21, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    This looks like such a easy way to look through cart books with ease. Thanks for sharing! If I get a kindle I will now know how to load the booklets. Thanks for the chance to win. :)
    amywooten2010 at gmail dot com

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  20. NanettesplaceJuly 21, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I have a Nook Tablet and use it the same way! Lucky you an IPad! One day maybe.....

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  21. debbie suseeJuly 21, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Don't have a Kindle, but you all are making me want one! :)
    Love Elmo!!

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  22. MigdaliaJuly 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Sheila! Thank you so much for sharing this great info!I was so excited because it is so easy to work with the Gypsy and actually to be able to view the cart on the kindle..Love it!Thank you for this Great Giveaway!!I LOVE elmo!!
    Migdalia

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  23. Charlotte CJuly 21, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I just purchased an Ipad today and as soon as I get re-energized I'm going to open the box! Can't wait to put my handbooks on it. Right now I can put them on my iPhone, but really, who has young enough eyes for that? I believe you need to download the Adobe app on your Fire to put the handbooks on it. At least that's what I saw on okieladybug.com. Thanks, Sheila.

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  24. bevJuly 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    I agree Sheila it is much easier to access the books I have mine on my iPad ,

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  25. bevJuly 21, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I have mine on my iPad such a great way to look at the books

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  26. bevJuly 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Such a great idea mine are on my iPad.

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  27. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Thanks Sheila, I just recently learned how to do this myself. It's very handy.

    dmck50 at bellsouth dot net

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  28. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Never thought about using the Kindle Fire for this. Great idea. Thanks

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  29. BunnyfreakJuly 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Love that you can load these on Kindle.

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  30. AnnetteJuly 21, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Thanks for sharing Sheila! I do this with my Nook tablet. I also scanned the books that aren't showing in the library. For instance, Locker Talk is not in the library so I scanned into my computer and then downloaded to my Nook so I could have them all:)

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  31. KattJuly 22, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial, I now have all my books on my kindle and it took less than 15 minutes....fast and easy!

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  32. marg0006July 22, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a great cart. I have been wanting these characters. Hope I win.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  33. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Hi, Sheila, I have mine on my mac and my ipod touch. It's great to be able to look at them anytime and anywhere I want to, and get projects started in my head!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
    Evelyn

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  34. CathyJuly 22, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks for sharing instruction for those who have the Kindle fire:) Now if only I had one:)), Maybe Christmas!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  35. BoopsterJuly 22, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    Thanks for sharing the instructions. I'll have to figure out how to do it with my Galaxy or HP tablet. H-mmm. You really do make me think - good thing you also have me drinking coffee with all this thinking! We just celebrated BOTH our grandchildren's birthdays, so that Elmo cartridge would be a WONderful addition to my collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

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  36. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing this video. It will help so many people.
    FYI many of the cartridge handbooks that are not in the Cricut library can be found if you go to the shopping page, find that cart, click on it and scroll down to its info. You can click on where it says digital handbook or trifold, etc to view those.
    Thanks for the chance for blog candy. I have a sweet tooth.
    dmcardmaker (at aol dot com)
    (new email follower)

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  37. VICTORIAJuly 22, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Thanks so much for the info. I don't have a Kindle. But have been debating on getting one. This makes me want one. I would love to have my books at the touch of my fingers. Also thanks for the chance at winning :)

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  38. dragmama58July 22, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Thank you for all your help. I have enjoyed all your tutorials. I learned things from you about the gypsy that makes designing easier.

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  39. Crafty LadyJuly 22, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Thank you for showing thatI learn something know everday Cant wait to try it.

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  40. MeMeJuly 22, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Makes me want to update to a Fire. Wish there was a way to do this on an iPad.
    Pat
    Plweir@yahoo.com

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  41. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    I love that idea. I already have the books on my computer but I don't own a Kindle. Maybe it should be on my wish list.

    Sue
    rolfe974@prodigy.net

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  42. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    This is a great idea. THanks for teaching us.

    Dorcas
    dtroche@bellsouth.net
    www.craftycardangel.com

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  43. purplemelJuly 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Thamk for sharing you have inspired me to finish the job of entering all my carts on my iPad. Will sure simplify my life Thank you for all the great inspiration you have bought so happy to be a follower
    purplemel2@yahoo.ca

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  44. AnonymousJuly 22, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    What a great idea! I have the Nook. Is it possible to put the cart books on the Nook? I am very computer illiterate :(
    Nancy Jr

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  45. ClaudiaJuly 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Oh my! I have the kindle fire but had no idea that I could load the cart handbooks on it. I hated looking through 100+ boxes to find the handbook I needed and the image is so small on the gypsy that I had a hard time finding what I wanted. This is genious! Thank you so much for another useful "gypsy made simple". You are the BEST!
    claudiamatzke at hotmail dot com

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  46. Yoshiras time to craftJuly 22, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    Thank you for the tute.Well now i want one of those kindle fire even more.

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  47. BetsyJuly 22, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    You're gonna LOVE having your cart manuals on an iPad!!! I did that with mine, and it's so nice to be able to browse them wherever I happen to be! I find that I do more preplanning for scrapbook pages and cardmaking since I can use my iPad to look at the manuals rather than having to tote around all those little books! Have fun with your iPad! (And yes, it's easy to install the cart manuals on an iPad.)

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  48. Sue S.July 22, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Great information! Love your Gypsy Made Simple posts! Thanks for sharing. And thanks for a chance to win the Elmo cart.

    sueot33@yahoo.com

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  49. SukieJuly 22, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks so much for the tutorial, I'm going to have to give this a shot!

    scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

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  50. AnaJuly 22, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    I don't have a Kindle, but I did the same thing to my IPhone. It's just great to be able to view all the carts! By the way, thanks soo much for your Gypsy tutorials - you're the best! Most other tutorials speed through the steps and I get lost, but yours are just perfect!

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  51. KarenJuly 22, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    I have been thinking of updating to the kindle fire & now I have one more good reason! Thanks for the tutorial.
    Karen L 1020at gmail dot com

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  52. SeaSwanJuly 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    I have all of my carts on my Kindle Fire. I like how I can look at the layers while designing with the Gypsy. I also use the Kindle Fire when I am trying to put layered projects together. Thanks for the tutorials! You do a great job.

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  53. MyleneJuly 22, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Thanks Sheila, I was wondering how to do this. I have a Fire, now I must install all my files.
    Mylene

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  54. Josie0602July 22, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    You always make the greatest tutorials! I dont have a Kindle but loved seeing how to do this!

    Tracy
    http://scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com

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  55. LarelynJuly 22, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    You are one fantastic lady!!! Thank you so much for addressing our request. After dinner, I'm going to sit down with the Fire and your video and get to downloading.
    You totally rock, my friend.
    Many, many hugs to you.
    Larelyn

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  56. Marsh730July 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial. Now I have to purchase a Kindle Fire so I can put all my handbooks on it. I think I will request one for my birthday, which is July 30. TFS

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  57. Cricut CoupleJuly 22, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Now... I thought I was just so clever when I realized that I could put my books on my tablet via adobe files, but wow! It would have been so much easier then what I went thought if I had a kindle fire! Hee! Hee! They are all there and it's wonderful! I don't have to get on the ladder to get my cartridge book and I love that I can keep all of my magazines on there too with such a small footprint on my work table. Sure beats the laptop with the 17" screen. Hee! Hee! Wonderful idea!

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  58. Java Jen's CreationsJuly 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Wow! How cool is this!! Thanks for sharing such valuable information!!

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  59. BethJuly 22, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Thank you for sharing how do to do this. :) I might have to do this. :)

    Thanks for a chance at winning a great looking cartridge. Elmo always looks great on cards. (even with certain adults in my life...haha)

    Beth
    Baby.cowgirl88 at yahoo dot com

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  60. VickieJuly 22, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Great idea. TFS & for the chance to win this cute cartridge. God bless!

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  61. Linda FJuly 23, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Thank you for giving us this information. I will have to do this after we get settled from our move. Now if I could just get everything unpacked and put away.

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  62. Amy EJuly 23, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    I love the idea of having your carts available on the Kindle Fire....now I really want a Kindle!!! Thanks for all the info!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  63. DianneJuly 23, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Just bought the Kindle Fire, now makes 3 different models I own. I love the idea of putting my carts on the Kindle Fire and hadn't thought that I could do that. TFS.

    Dianne Bell - Sewpro02@aol.com

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  64. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Great tutorial. Nice giveaway!
    marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
    follower

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  65. Dan and HeatherJuly 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I wanted to do that but I did not know how until now. Thank you for sharing your information. Now I will be able to enjoy my kindle more. Thanks!

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  66. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Awesome Sheila, I don't have a kindle but seems pretty cool.

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  67. LisaJuly 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Great idea Sheila, I don't have a kindle but that is pretty cool.

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  68. Gina CaseyJuly 24, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Hi Sheila!! Well, as usual, I have learned something new from you!!! That is why I love videos SO much. I am going to get right on that!! TFS and for the chance to win some blog candy!!

    Gina
    creationsbyGina.blogspot.com

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  69. TheTulipCollectorJuly 25, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Another great tip! Thank you and thank you for the opportunity.

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  70. mary stuartJuly 25, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love your tutorials. This is very interesting, even though i don't have a kindle, let alone a k-fire! But i know where to go when i do get one! Thanks for sharing your wealth of information. Love getting your on my 'Reader'.

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  71. Sheila aka SassyLadyJuly 27, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Contest is closed. Winner will be chosen from 70 entries.

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Thank you for your sweet sweet words of encouragement.