All About the Cricut

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As any scrapbooking or paper crafts enthusiast knows, these die cut machines represent a fantastic new way to personalize anything. The sole limits for what the Cricut can create is in your imagination! With over fifty different cartridges to make a choice from, fantastic Design Studio software to expand your horizons, and the intuitive simplicity of use Provo Craft is famous for, you’ll fall completely in love with your little bug! Now you can design on the go with the superb Cricut gypsy handheld scrapbooking device.The good thing about the 3 different Cricut machines mentioned above is that they all use the same cartridges, blades and blade housings. This is extraordinarily convenient for those who decide to swap one type of machine for another since you won’t have to buy a completely new set of cartridges or blades. And to maximise your enjoyment of the Cricut machine’s functionality, here are a few tips for its use : To make mix and matching designs from different cartridges easier, you can use the Cricut Jukebox. This is an add-on that permits you to use up to six cartridges without having to actually switch the cartridges ; you just have to connect the Jukebox to your machine and push some buttons to select the particular cartridge where you want to get your design. You can even link up to 3 Jukeboxes at once, which means you can use up to eighteen cartridges at the same time. Look into other Cricut accessories to explore your options. To lengthen the lifespan of your machines blades, always use paper of good quality and employ a lint roller in removing any paper debris from the blades. Since it’s so hard to find cheap and discount Cricut products on the internet, we’ve set up this website to help you. Check out the amazing savings you can find here!As for the correct care of your cutting mats, it is a good idea to wipe it with a baby wipe after every use. It’s also best to always have an extra set of blades and regularly refer to the manual for the correct settings of blade speed, length and pressure. For those who can only afford to buy one cartridge at first, the Doodlecharm may be your best bet. It’s a favourite of many that are on the lookout for a little scrapbook embellishment. And as with any other purchase, make efforts to do your research in order to get the best price for your cash ; and it would not hurt if you go to stores where you can try the product before making a purchase. For more info check out this heart on Cricut Machines and Cartridges .

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Scrapbooking is the latest crafty phenomenon.  With the advent of digital cameras, traditional photo albums have gone by the wayside and what better way to keep important photos and the memories attached. There are so many tools for avid scrapbookers from different papers, scissors, stickers and shapes, would it not be great to have all these products in one central location and at the touch of a button? Cricut Expression is the answer.  This personal electronic cutter allows you to create some of the most beautiful and personalized shapes to add flare to even your most basic of paper crafts.

Resembling a photo printer, the Cricut helps you design and cut out beautiful and unique designs to use in your scrapbooking projects. With the ability to create shapes between 1/8th and 24 inches, it’s perfect for a scrapbooker that wants more control over their designs. As for the paper, the Cricut will work with any paper including cardstock, vellum, and even chipboard.

The Cricut is lightweight and is easily transportable for any scrapbooking party. If you need to travel with it, there is also a carrying case available, specially designed for travel and comes complete with padding, wheels and a handle. All you need is electricity and a passion for scrapbooking and the Cricut will work for you.

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