This is the 3rd video in Robyn’s series on the Cricut diecutting machine. This video is part II on using the “Make It Fit” button. I hope this helps someone out there.
The Cricut line by Provo Craft has three different machines: the original Cricut (also known as the “baby bug”), the Cricut Create and the Cricut Expression. Lots of people feel confused about the differences between them, so here goes a post that might help you compare Cricut machines.
The Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter is the original introductory model and is great for most needs. I have used & loved that for a couple of years, and only recently bought the Cricut Expression.
The Cricut Expression is the newer, larger model and has some features the first model does not. Here are a few:
The Expression can cut not only larger images, but also smaller. The first Cricut (the “baby bug”) can cut images from 1 inch up to 5 1/2 inches, while the Expression can cut from 1/4 inch to 23-1/2 inches.
With the Cricut Expression you can turn your cutting image from portrait to landscape orientation, which will allow you to cut longer thinner images in a much larger scope.
With the Expression you can flip the image so you can cut it either left-facing or right-facing.
You can pre-program your Expression to cut over the same image multiple times, and to help cut through thicker material (foam, light chipboard, etc.).
If you want large quantities of one particular cut image, the Expression has an option to fill page with the image you selected, which will give you the most cuts of that image that will fit on your paper.
The Cricut Expressions has a new screen that displays what buttons you have pushed and what your cut will look like. It also shows the mat size, speed, pressure, and what special buttons you have on at that time.
The Cricut Create is the size of the baby bug, but has the extra features of the Expression (except for the larger size cuts).
You can use all the cartridges in any of the Cricut machines.
Whatever the model you have, my best advice is to just play with it. If you decide to compare Cricut machines with your friends, you will be surprised at what even the baby can do! If you’re just starting out, I don’t think you would need any of the features of the Expression. It is when you are comfortable with how to use the Cricut that you can really appreciate the extra features on the more expensive machines.
This video is on how to use the Center Point button on the Cricut Expression or Create. Please see Robyn’s blog at www.thepinkstamper.blogspot.com for more information.
Created by: Karen
Cartridges used: Stretch your imagination and Plantin schoolbook
Download files here: http://www.mediafire.com/?ctmhnmqyttd
Created by: John/ Angie
Created by: Dionne Carter
This is another Wild Card video in my Cricut Series. I hope you enjoy! For more information please visit me at www.thepinkstamper.blogspot.com.
This is the first video on Wild Card in my Cricut Series. Watch for more of these. For more information please visit www.thepinkstamper.blogspot.com.
Cricut Machines and Cartridges are high demand products and Provo Craft tightly regulates the pricing that retailers can use when selling cricut machines. Even large craft stores, normally well known for their great deals on scrapbooking and paper crafting items, such as Michaels Crafts and Hobby Lobby, have declined to include Cricut Machines in their discount programs. That can make it hard to find discount items and, as the suggested retail price for, i.e. the Cricut Expression, is $499.99, things can get pricey if you are not a carefull buyer.
Some online scrapbook stores will occasionally run discounts and sales on cutting machines, but these are sales for very limited time and usually only a few units are available, which means you will have to register for those annoying email newsletters and check back often in hope of catching a bargain.
To make sure you will get the best possible deal, keep these questions in mind when shopping around for your next cricut machine:
This next tips may seem obvious, but don’t underestimate their importance:
Are you ready to buy your Cricut?
Blue Cricut Expression (Limited Edition)
$499 $249
On ScrapbookPal.com
Cricut Expression With 2 Cartridges (Out of Stock)
$409 $274
On ScrapbookPal.com
Cricut Expression
$499 $349
On Roberts Crafts