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Provo Craft Unveils the Cricut Jukebox Cartridge Station
 SPANISH FORK, Utah June 11, 2008 Provo Craft today announced the Cricut Jukebox Cartridge Station, a device that makes using multiple Cricut cartridges a seamless and simple process. The core unit holds up to six cartridges that connect to any Cricut machine, enabling users to swap cartridges with a push of a button. Users can also link up to three core units at a time, giving them access to 18 cartridges.
Since its launch, the award-winning Cricut cutting system has made waves within the industry, said Tonia Conger, Provo Craft's director of marketing. We know how passionate Cricut users are, and Provo Craft continues to provide technology tools that enable them to be their creative best.
The Cricut Jukebox Cartridge Station is ideal for use with the Cricut DesignStudio software, the innovative software that allows users to explore the complete content of every Cricut cartridge, creating designs with cartridges they may not even own. Users can preview content on new cartridges before purchasing, and navigate through the characters by searching for designs by keyword. With their computer connected to either the original Cricut or the Cricut Expression™ machines with a USB cable, users can cut designs using the cartridges they currently own. With Cricut DesignStudio and the Cricut Jukebox Cartridge Station, crafters can access and customize thousands of pieces of artwork within seconds.
The Cricut Jukebox Cartridge Station is lightweight, portable, and easy to use. The product consists of a core unit attached to a storage base. Each base holds up to six cartridges, handbooks, and overlays. The Cricut Jukebox Cartridge Station will be available at major craft stores nationwide starting July 2008. Suggested retail price is $89.99.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - June 11, 2008
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Provo Craft's Cricut Expression Receives Honorable Mention at Utah Innovation Awards
SPANISH FORK, Utah--May 29, 2008--Provo Craft's Cricut Expression™ 24" Personal Electronic Cutter received an honorable mention in the Mechanical Devices category of the 2008 Stoel Rives Utah Innovation Awards.
The Stoel Rives Utah Innovation Awards recognize significant high-tech innovations and the companies that make them. The winners are decided by a panel of more than 60 professionals from Utahs business, technology and academic communities, all with technical experience pertaining to one of the programs eight categories.
Its gratifying to be recognized by experts both inside and outside of the craft, hobby and education industries, said Tonia Conger, director of marketing for Provo Craft. Were pleased the uniqueness and value of the Cricut is being acknowledged by this prestigious organization.
The Cricut Expression machine is a personal electronic cutting system that enables users to customize letters, shapes, and phrases from cartridges and cut them from most types of paper, vinyl, and thin plastic with the touch of a button. Each cartridge contains the equivalent of hundreds of cutting dies. The Cricut Expression machine allows for larger cuts than the original Cricut machine, and offers more creative functions.
Winners were announced at the Awards Luncheon on May 21, 2008 at the Marriott City Center on 220 S. State Street in downtown Salt Lake City.
The announcement continues a streak of recognition for Provo Craft, including consecutive Best New Product awards from the readers of Creating Keepsakes for the original Cricut and Cricut Expression machines. CEO Jim Thornton and CECO Robert Workman were both named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Consumer Products in the Utah region in 2007. Workmans Tifie Humanitarian effort was given special recognition by the craft & hobby industry earlier this year for empowering entrepreneurs in Africa.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - May 29, 2008
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Provo Craft's Cindy Wilson Honored for Helping Parents of NICU Babies Preserve Memories
 SPANISH FORK, Utah--May 14, 2008--Cindy Wilson, executive administrator/special projects manager at Provo Craft, will receive a service award by Parent to Parent for her efforts in helping parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies preserve memories during their hospital stay.
With the worry and hectic environment that typically comes with an at-risk birth, new parents often are too worried or stressed to take time to preserve the moment. Wilson spends a significant amount of her free time providing the parents with projects and materials that can help capture memories and give parents a welcome distraction from the stress.
Bringing a new child into the world is always such a chaotic event, but its even more so if the baby needs help to get a healthy start, Wilson said. What I try to do is give the parents something they can enjoy, keep and share without having to shift their focus from supporting the child. I'm honored by the award and I hope it encourages more people to volunteer and support these families.
Parent to Parent has programs in 35 states dedicated to parent-to-parent support services for parents of children, adolescents, or young adults with special health care needs, mental health issues, or disabilities. The Recognition Award is given out each year to a Parent to Parent volunteer that best exemplifies the selfless devotion that typifies the national organization.
Cindy portrays the type of person we look for at Provo Craft, said Jim Thornton, CEO of Provo Craft. We are extremely proud of her example and commitment to helping others in time of need.
Wilsons materials are provided by Provo Craft, the leading creative hobby, craft and education technology company in the world. Their products, such as the popular Cricut and Knifty Knitter, have helped women be their creative best at home, work and in the classroom for over 40 years.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - May 14, 2008
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Cricut Expression Named Best New Product by Readers of Creating Keepsakes Magazine
ANAHEIM February 12, 2008 The readers of Creating Keepsakes have named Provo Craft's Cricut Expression™ 24" Personal Electronic Cutter as the recipient of the prestigious "Best New Product" award for 2007, while several other Provo Craft products were recognized in the magazines annual polls. It is the unprecedented second consecutive "Best New Product" award for Provo Craft, as the original Cricut took home last year's honor. The awards were announced in Creating Keepsakes' The Scrapbookers Ultimate Product Guide, which is currently available online and at newsstands.
The Cricut Expression debuted in May 2007 to a great response from. The Cricut Expression is a home cutting system that makes intricate cuts for scrapbooks, home decor, banners, signs and other creative projects. It is slightly larger than the original Cricut, and features two new cutting mats measuring 12" x 12" and 12" x 24", allowing users to cut characters from 0.25" up to an impressive 23.5." The Cricut Expression machine also accepts the entire line of existing Cricut cartridges, each of which contains the artwork equivalent of thousands of traditional single-shape metal dies.
The original Cricut was voted first in the Cutting Tools category. The Cuttlebug Die Cutter and Embosser won Honorable Mention in the Die-Cut Equipment category and Coluzzle also earned Honorable Mention in the Templates category. Since the Reader's Choice Awards were introduced in 1999, Provo Craft has consistently placed among the top choices of Creating Keepsakes' readers.
"We're pleased that the Cricut Expression has been embraced by the craft, education and office markets, said Jim Thornton, Provo Craft CEO. "This award embodies our company values, which center on delivering the most innovative products to bring out everyones creative best."
According to the article announcing the awards, the Cricut Expression "effortlessly cuts letters, shapes and phrases in impressive sizes." The awards can be viewed on the Creating Keepsakes Website. For more information on the Cricut Expression and the rest of the Provo Craft catalog of products, please visit www.provocraft.com.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - February 12, 2008
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Provo Craft Releases New Cricut Solutions Cartridges
Anaheim, CAFebruary 6, 2008Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc., innovator of the award-winning Cricut cutting system, will showcase new Cricut Solutions cartridges at the Craft & Hobby Associations (CHA) Winter Convention & Trade Show February 1013, 2008.
Cricut Solutions cartridges contain Cricut designs tailored to meet specific project needs. Each cartridge contains a themed font or shape set with two creative features instead of the standard six features. Cricut Solutions shape cartridges contain 50 shapes with Shadow and Blackout features, and Cricut Solutions font cartridges contain a complete alphabet set with Shadow and Shadow Blackout features.
There are eight Cricut Solutions cartridges total: six shape cartridges (Baseball, Soccer, Wedding, Camp Out, and Indie Art) and two font cartridges (Stone Script and Street Sign). Cricut Solutions cartridges coordinate with other Provo Craft products, including the Street Sign cartridge that makes vinyl lettering for the new Metal Street Signs.
Cricut Solutions cartridges will be available April 2008 from all participating retailers. They can be used with both the original Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter and the Cricut Expression™ 24" Personal Electronic Cutter.
To learn more, visit www.provocraft.com or call Jackie Shafer at (801) 794-9096.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - February 6, 2008
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Robert Workman, Tifie Earn Recognition from Craft & Hobby Industry
 Spanish Fork, Utah February 5, 2008 Robert Workman, chief executive creative officer of Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc., will be honored by the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) during their winter conference for his work as CEO/Chairman of Tifie Humanitarian.
Founded by Workman in 2006, Tifie (Teaching Individuals and Families Independence through Enterprise) is based in Spanish Fork, UT. The organization seeks to empower entrepreneurs in impoverished areas, leading to more jobs, improved economies and better living conditions. Tifies many projects at this point are focused on Democratic Republic of Congo businesses and include supporting 19 orphans and sponsoring water purification and distribution programs.
I'm honored by the industrys recognition for the work Tifie has done, Workman said. It reinforces my belief that everyone should have an opportunity to maximize their potential in life, no matter where they come from. For Tifie, this is just the beginning.
Workman will receive the Special Recognition Award at the Craft & Hobby Associations CHA 2008 Winter Convention & Trade Show in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday, February 12. The Provo Craft booth #3061 will feature a special display devoted to the work of Tifie; visitors are welcome to stop by and learn about the work being done as well as future plans.
The CHA Special Recognition Award is presented to an individual for an extraordinary contribution in an activity that showcases the craft and hobby industry in a positive way. Provo Craft employees were also noted by CHA for contributing a significant amount of books, toys and clothing to the orphanage.
To learn more about Tifie and the current projects, please visit www.tifie.org.
About Tifie
Tifie (Teaching Individuals and Families Independence through Enterprise) was founded in 2006 by Provo Craft founder and current executive Robert Workman and is based in Spanish Fork, UT. The organization seeks to empower entrepreneurs in impoverished areas, leading to more jobs, improved economies and better living conditions. Tifies many projects at this point are focused on Democratic Republic of Congo businesses and include supporting 19 orphans while rebuilding their orphanage and sponsoring water purification and distribution programs. To learn more about Tifie, visit www.tifie.org.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - February 12, 2008
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Provo Craft Releases Cricut DesignStudio Software for Cricut Machines
Anaheim, CAFebruary 6, 2008Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc., innovator of the award-winning Cricut cutting system, will showcase the Cricut DesignStudio software at the CHA Winter Convention and Trade Show. This innovative new software allows users to connect their Cricut machines to their personal computers for the first time, using an on-screen cutting mat to make Cricut content their own.
The Cricut DesignStudio software is what our loyal Cricut customers have been waiting for, says Jim Thornton, president and CEO of Provo Craft. The benefits and features of this new software make it an important addition to the existing Cricut products.
With the Cricut DesignStudio software users can explore the complete content of every Cricut cartridge, creating designs with cartridges they may not even own. They can preview content on new cartridges before purchasing, and navigate through the characters by searching for designs by keyword. Cricut characters can then be welded, resized, and reshaped. With their computer connected to either the Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter or the Cricut Expression machine with a USB cable, users can cut designs using the cartridges they currently own.
The Cricut DesignStudio software is currently available for download from Cricut.com or in a bonus pack from authorized Cricut retailers. The bonus pack includes the software disk, one Cricut mouse pad, and one 10-foot Cricut USB cable. The software can be used with Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista 32-bit.
To learn more, visit www.cricut.com or call (800) 937-7686.
SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - February 6, 2008
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Provo Craft™ Invited to Participate in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Spanish Fork, UT November 19, 2007 Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc., was invited by TJB Homes Inc., sponsoring builder, to participate in the popular ABC television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Provo Craft donated product to be included in the new home of the Swenson-Lee family, the 100th family the program has helped.
Were privileged to be a part of such a worthy project, said Jim Thornton, CEO and President of Provo Craft. Provo Craft has always been committed to giving back to the community, and this was a one-of-a-kind opportunity for us. Were thrilled that our unique products and services were able to meet the needs of this deserving family.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition builds homes for families in need in communities across the country. Construction and design teams face a race against time, completing the project in just 7 days. All homes built by the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition are made with donations from contributing companies. Provo Craft sent out two representatives to the construction site to personally donate the product to the project.
The Swenson-Lee familys project, the 100th home the program has built, will be showcased in a special 2-hour episode on Sunday, November 25 at 7/6c on ABC.
About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Winner of back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), the program is in its 5th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Denise Cramsey is the executive producer, and David Goldberg is the president.
About Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc.: In 1963, Provo Craft™ started as a single retail store in Provo, Utah, expanding dramatically over the years to become a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of craft and hobby products to the paper crafting, scrapbooking, arts & craft, home decor, and gift industries. Innovative designs and quality materials have allowed Provo Craft to receive more than 70 awards from leading industry publications. For more information, please visit www.provocraft.com or call (800) 937-7686.
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SOURCE:Provo Craft and Novelty Spanish Fork, Utah - November 19, 2007
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Provo Craft™ Releases In-Demand Cricut Cartridges
Spanish Fork, UT September 18, 2007 Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc., innovator of the revolutionary Cricut cutting system, will release six Cricut cartridges at the MemoryTrends Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. The designer cartridges, four shape and two font, will meet many of the requests and needs of loyal Cricut users.
Two of the shape cartridges are brand new additions to the Cricut cartridge library: the Joys of the Season cartridge and the Locker Talk cartridge. The Joys of the Season cartridge contains sophisticated shapes and phrases for the winter holiday season, including characters for Christmas and Hanukkah. The Locker Talk cartridge contains school-themed shapes and phrases for students of all ages, from elementary school children to university scholars.
The remaining four cartridges are sought-after cartridges that are available to be sold individually from all stores for the first time. Starting December 2007, all retailers will be able to sell the Paper Doll Dress Up shape cartridge, the Stretch your Imagination shape cartridge, the Doodletype font cartridge, and the Cuttin Up font cartridge.
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