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Here is my very first project using the Cricut Cake….here’s a few things that I have learned about the machine: …okay……..wow i spent all day yesterday and part of today working with this machine…all and all I have to say I am pleased………..BUT…it will take much practice for me at least…here’s a few things that I have learned: 1: need to get a better recipe for sugar cookies because the one I used was to buttery and when I went to cut using the machine the edges were to raggedy..(that is why the strawberry looks a little raggedy)….so what I found to work was I added lots of flour to the dough to make it a bit rougher then rolled on the mat and stuck it in the freezer for about 20 minutes and then the cuts CUT LIKE BUTTER…(funny I used that BUTTER word after saying I needed a recipe that was buttery..he he)… 2. the sheet that came in the package from hsn…didn’t work for me one bit…yuck…maybe I did something wrong…but the brown was horrible just like the red…but it was probably me… 3. I love the fondant from Michaels..I bought the box of white and then a box of ****orted food colorings to get the green and red colors of the projects below…the brown on the tree was a piece from the ones from hsn…anyHOO, the fondant was perfect to re-color…I think I will go this way most of the time ….. besides the colors that I might buy premade….I haven’t tried the gum paste yet… 4. I really need to have more mats…it would have made things …

Second part detailing how to use the Cricut to make exact cuts around features from 19 cent Wal-Mart pictures. Additional Information is available at mid-illini.com

• Portable cutting machine with LCD screen and simple push-button controls
• Cuts shapes and fonts for custom greeting cards, scrapbook pages, and more
• 3 size options for each shape; 3-6/7-by-3-6/7-inch maximum cutting area
• Includes 4 design books, 11 cutting mats, 2 cutting blades, and a user manual
• Measures 11 by 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description
The Xyron Personal Cutting System with bonus value pack is exactly what you need to create amazing, truly personalized, crafting projects. This unique, simple to operate machine will revolutionize the way you choose, cut and create fonts and shapes! Perfect for anyone from the beginning crafter to the expert. To begin your ultimate crafting experience, simply plug in the unit, insert one of the four included design books, choose your selection in one of three siz… More >>

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First of a 2 part video detailing how to use the Cricut to make exact cuts around features from 19 cent Wal-Mart pictures. Additional Information is available at mid-illini.com

• Personal electronic cutting machine for greeting cards, scrapbooks, and other paper crafts
• 8-way directional blade; Portrait, Fit-to-Page, and Auto-Fill modes; Center Point function; Flip function
• Cartridge-based system; no computer required; cuts from 1/4 inch up to 11-1/2 inches
• Includes 6-by-12-inch cutting mat, all necessary cords, and DonJuan font cartridge
• Measures approximately 17-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Description
Cricut CREATE PERSONAL ELECTRONIC CUTTER with strech your imagination cartridge… More >>

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