Advice on purchasing a cricut?

[FrozenOne16]

Hey everyone! I was just wondering what experience people have had with the cricut machines? I am thinking about getting one to make different things for my wedding, and I just wanted to know if it is a good investment. And yes, my wedding is Disney themed, so I will more than like be purchasing one of the Disney cartridges. Any advice would help me out immensely! Thank you so much!

 

[disneycraz]

I Love my cricut. I have made some adorable Disney characters for my scrap booking. I think it's a great investment. Mine was an Anniversary gift from my husband. My SIL has the Princess cartridge and I have I think two different Character cartridges.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

The cricuts are great... but you are limited to the carts and what is on the carts. I am not sure what all is included and how the Cricut Explore (their newest machine works). I hope someone that has it will be able to chime in and give you a better idea of its abilities.

I own the original baby bug (6x12 mat... so my sizes are limited).. I own the create (6x12 mat but I can change the orientation and make thing a bit bigger.).. I also own the Expression and the Expression 2 (12x12 or 12x24 mats). The only real downsize to these are you are really limited to their cartridges.

I also own the silhouette portrait w/ the Designer Edition software that allows me to cut svg files and also my own fonts from my computer. I can also buy other items from online stores to cut with this (it cuts on a 8x12 mat). I am about to upgrade to the silhouette cameo which will cut items on a 12x12 mat or a 12x24 mat.

It really is a hard decision to make... just do your research and feel free to ask more questions!


I do love my cricut I love my Disney carts and still use them often.
I love my portrait so I can make my own titles using fonts I download...

It just depends what I am doing which machine I use the most! I even seen my create down with my DD to college to help her create bulletin boards/school projects.

 

[FergieTCat]

I just purchased an Explore and love it. It was easy to set up and there's a small learning curve, but beyond that ... Now that I can't use SCAL anymore, I am happy that Cricut lets us upload our own fonts and shapes.

The carts can be expensive, but I bought the majority of mine on Ebay. Also, joann.com periodically discounts the cartridges.

 

[FrozenOne16]

What is the SCAL that I keep reading about?

 

[Reddy]

Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) it is a program that uses SVG files for cutting also MTC (Make the Cut) is another one

I would say go look at my blog but I got mad & deleted after several people were using my files for selling ebay/esty (one still is)

if you go to the virtural scrapbook section you can my pages where I use them - last one was AK Dinoland all of those are files that I made & cut out in SCAL

I make them in Inkscape which is a free program

the only thing I don't like about the new circut is you have to connected to the internet to use SVG files - I'm wondering if they are pulling the same thing of if you cut it on their site it is now their property & they can sell it to others (did that on their last site or at least you had to agree to it)

I have the Sihouette Cameo now - gave my cricuts away

 

[FrozenOne16]

Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) it is a program that uses SVG files for cutting also MTC (Make the Cut) is another one

I would say go look at my blog but I got mad & deleted after several people were using my files for selling ebay/esty (one still is)

if you go to the virtural scrapbook section you can my pages where I use them - last one was AK Dinoland all of those are files that I made & cut out in SCAL

I make them in Inkscape which is a free program

the only thing I don't like about the new circut is you have to connected to the internet to use SVG files - I'm wondering if they are pulling the same thing of if you cut it on their site it is now their property & they can sell it to others (did that on their last site or at least you had to agree to it)

I have the Sihouette Cameo now - gave my cricuts away

Thanks! As you can probably tell, I am extremely new to all of this! My plan is to make props for a photo booth for my wedding, and I am trying to find the cheapest and easiest way to make them. I have always wanted a cricut, but could never bring myself to purchase one. Also, I have no idea what the differences are!

 

[Reddy]

are you happy with already made things or do want to make it more you

how much do you want to create yourself?

Think Splash Mt ride - would you be happy with what is in the carts or would you want Be'er Rabbit, Fox & Bear on the page - no way they are doing that one on a cart

 

[FrozenOne16]

I am not sure. But I know I want up themed things since that is the theme of my wedding. I'm not very creative with drawing things.

 

[Reddy]

I trace things - Disney pins are great to trace
coloring books & clip art are great too
did a photo once - just prefer the others since they have nice lines to follow