The Cricut Expression is the newest addition to the Cricut family, ideal for cutting thousands of beautiful letters, shapes, or phrases in a variety of sizes and styles with just the touch of a button.
Cricut Expression Features
- Electronic cutting machine ideal for scrapbook layouts, card-making, signage, classroom decor and more
- Cartridge-based system (no computer necessary)
- Easy-to-read LCD screen
- Cuts from 1/4 inch to 23-1/2 inches, both portrait or landscape
- Works with 12-by-12-inch or 12-by-24-inch cutting mats
- Measures 21-1/2 by 7 by 7-3/4 inches
Product Description
This larger machine is meant to stay on the table or in a media room. Although it is bigger and heavier than the other machines, it is also by far the most flexible model and allows you to create much bigger die cuts in impressive sizes, using 12″ x 24″ mat or the 12″ x 12″ mat.
Luckily the Cricut Expression uses the same cartridges and blade housing as the previous models, allowing you to use the entire library of existing Cricut cartridges. So if you are upgrading, this is a neat feature! If you have never owned a Cricut before, don’t worry! There are tons of different themed cartridges available with various designs to suit most artistic projects.
It can cut a huge variety of materials, not only regular card stock paper, but heavier card-stock, vinyl, vellum, some chipboards, soft plastics, window cling material, poster board, thin magnets and even fabric. All you have to do is attach the material to be cut to the included self-adhesive cutting mat, load it into the machine, insert the cartridge, make a cutting selection, and press cut. The machine will quickly and electronically cut out the desired letter, shape, or phrase in seconds. The new easy-to-read LCD screen shows the typed-in information to ensure cut accuracy.
Other highlights include six modes and a variety of functions for enhanced cut customization, the option to cut portrait or landscape, and ability to change settings such as language and units of measurement.
But is it worth the money?
The Cricut Expression is definitely on the pricey side, the retail price being $499. But, if you consider the money and time saved by not having to hand cut your letter and shapes or buying expensive pre-cut designs, it’s clear that the Cricut Expression is a great investment for any scrapbooker or paper crafter. Also, if careful and patient shopper, and you can find great deals under $300 and bundles at discounted prices.
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