thinking about purchasing cricut

[nokanda]

would love to see what ppl have created using the cricut, if you dont mind, could anyone post some of their creations. thank you in advance:) :flower3:

[calanniebu]

I would take a look at the cricut message boards ... www.cricut.com :-)

[ddavis860]

I did this for an AK swap...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/image0.jpg

[chocovrdmicears]

I did this for an AK swap...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/image0.jpg

WOW! That is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! I love it!

[ddavis860]

Thanks...it was inspired from a huge one on the cricut board, but mine was small...

There are lots of Cricut things in the swaps...if you check out past swap pics, you'll see paper piecings and other stuff.

[BernardandMissBianca]

here are some of my creations for the latest swap we did:

license plate and font from Mickey Font cart:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0068.jpg

from stretch your imagination:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0040.jpg

from going places:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0027.jpg

from christmas cheer (the sleigh):
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0024.jpg

from paper dolls:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/group_A-2.jpg

other peoples creations from the same swap:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0079.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0067.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0066.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0064.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0059.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0018.jpg

[nokanda]

wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!! i'll also have to check out the cricut board.
i have some questions, how often are you replacing blades and mats?
thank you for the posts, im am amazed! :yay:

[ddavis860]

Blades, maybe 2-3 in the whole time I've used the bug...

mats...welllll.....I've tried a few things, like repositionable spray and blue tape, but you do go through mats....

[disneyamy]

Blades maybe once or twice a year... Mats are every few months. Washing them every so often with a mild dish soap and letting them hang dry really helps prolong the life of the mats. I use them for a pretty long time. I think I buy mats once or twice a year.

To see all the stuff I make with my bug, look at my blog, but here is the first Disney card I made with my bug some time ago...

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t219/amulcock/minnie.jpg

[aroyer]

I've had the Expression since August and have yet to change the blade. I use it nearly every time I scrap and all cards I make are done with the Cricut. Mats I go through every couple of months. It is such a fun machine and full of so many possibilities!

[party of 3]

I did this for an AK swap...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e147/ddavis860/image0.jpg


love this! very creative!

here are some of my creations for the latest swap we did:

license plate and font from Mickey Font cart:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0068.jpg

from stretch your imagination:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0040.jpg

from going places:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0027.jpg

from christmas cheer (the sleigh):
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0024.jpg

from paper dolls:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/group_A-2.jpg

other peoples creations from the same swap:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0079.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0067.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0066.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0064.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0059.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc219/SwapGoddess/Second%20Chance/DSC_0018.jpg


ok can i just say that i love ALL of these things??!!!! i love that paper doll one the best!!!! or maybe mulan and mushu or the beach stuff or the sleigh......ALL of them!


Blades maybe once or twice a year... Mats are every few months. Washing them every so often with a mild dish soap and letting them hang dry really helps prolong the life of the mats. I use them for a pretty long time. I think I buy mats once or twice a year.

To see all the stuff I make with my bug, look at my blog, but here is the first Disney card I made with my bug some time ago...

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t219/amulcock/minnie.jpg

i love minnie! nice job!




ok i have to get back to work now.....sssshhhhhh

[aroyer]

ok i have to get back to work now.....sssshhhhhh

So glad you stopped by to play! ;)

[BernardandMissBianca]

the blades depend on what kind of paper you use. If you cut more bazzill and other heavy card stock you will go through them faster. Mat's are tough to say. You have to use the whole space, not just the corners, it will make the mats last longer.
I wipe my mats down with baby wipes before I put it away for the day. It cleans off the lint and restores the stickiness to an extent. I also saw on the cricut boards where this one lady cut her discarded mats in half and made book covers. It was so cool!

[nokanda]

wow wow wow again....i really need to work this into the budget!!!!

[123SA]

I did the Mulan and Mushu --- thanks! I even cut out the squares with my cricut too. When you are doing a swap --- 15 squares x 6 people --- the cricut is really a time saver.

[party of 3]

I did the Mulan and Mushu --- thanks! I even cut out the squares with my cricut too. When you are doing a swap --- 15 squares x 6 people --- the cricut is really a time saver.

OMG you did! i love that mulan and mushu!!!!!my ds is in love with mulan. i can't wait to scrap those pics from our trip last summer!
did you do it on the big bug??

[party of 3]

So glad you stopped by to play! ;)

thanks! i love to stop by in the middle of the day and play real quick!

ok back to work. almost done for the day! another 1/2 hour!

[123SA]

OMG you did! i love that mulan and mushu!!!!!my ds is in love with mulan. i can't wait to scrap those pics from our trip last summer!
did you do it on the big bug??

Yes I did. I think Mulan was cut at 5 inches and Mushu maybe 6? I have done Mushu smaller (5 inches) and it wasn't too bad. So if you have the baby bug these aren't too bad.


If you are a fan, you'll like these! I followed BAMBs directions for clipboards. DD used it in WDW for autographs last September and it was a big hit. She got so much attention! People frequently asked us where to get one. I made them for my boys too but I didn't use the cricut.


http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4761-med.JPG


http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4762-med.JPG

[123SA]

If you are thinking of buying the cricut -- go for the expression. I am so glad my DH talked me into getting it!

Here is some more cricut stuff:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4273-med.JPG
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP42691-med.JPG
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4171-med.JPG
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4079.JPG
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4081-med.JPG
http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/86110IMGP4270-med.JPG

[hegs65]

WOW!!! You all did a fabulous job!!! Sadly, I have no idea why but, I haven't used my bug in a long, long time! Thanks for the inspiration!

[party of 3]

i only have the little bug. you have done some really nice pieces.
thanks for sharing them with us!
i also made my little man a clipboard, and you're right. everyone commented on it. we did the breakfast in norway and it was a big hit. and then we did dinner one night at the LTT and goofy actually signed the board itself because it had a big pic of goofy on it!
let me see if i can find a pic of it.....


here you go....

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/holls111/IMG_3648.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a381/holls111/IMG_3649.jpg

[MyLittlePiglet]

hmmm maybe I am doing something wrong LOL. I got my cricut for x-mas and I already "killed a mat" or so I thought and I have only been using it maybe 2 1/2 weeks. I did use scrapper everytime and I used wipes maybe twice. I need to ramp this up it sounds like??:confused3 I am pretty sure I got the 40 or so cuts the ads say that you will get out of one mat hmmm...... those of you that say you rotate your mat... you really think this extends thier lifespan.... why do you think it does that.

BAMB any chance you have a link to the turning the old mat into somethign else.... I thought I'd just be able to throw it out.... nope such a hoarder when something has recycle potenial

[BernardandMissBianca]

give me a few minutes, I think I can find it.

[BernardandMissBianca]

BAMB any chance you have a link to the turning the old mat into somethign else.... I thought I'd just be able to throw it out.... nope such a hoarder when something has recycle potenial


here you go!


http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=1413043&mpage=1

[party of 3]

what a good idea! just another reason to want that bind it all! something else for my wish list!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

hmmm maybe I am doing something wrong LOL. I got my cricut for x-mas and I already "killed a mat" or so I thought and I have only been using it maybe 2 1/2 weeks. I did use scrapper everytime and I used wipes maybe twice. I need to ramp this up it sounds like??:confused3 I am pretty sure I got the 40 or so cuts the ads say that you will get out of one mat hmmm...... those of you that say you rotate your mat... you really think this extends thier lifespan.... why do you think it does that.


My mat from the big one is wasted already. And I've not used more than 12 sheets of paper on it. :headache:

[Lisa]

I've gone thru two blades. Have had my cricut since December 2006.

Mats on the other hand, I go thru often. If I don't have four in reserves I get a little nervous. Any time I have a 50% coupon, I buy a package of mats.

Hey Buffy, how about using the cut up mats for the little albums Beth gave us the instructions for? We said we would do those in February or March? Off to get a mat out of my trash box in the scrapbooking room...................

If I were to get a Cricut now, I would get the Expressions, only the little cricut was out when I got mine, but I do love its small size.

[hopemax]

I've started just taping my paper to my mat. There is enough sticky to hold thin PP, but the Bazzill wants to dance, and I waste a lot. Especially, with detailed cuts. So I just use a little masking tape on the sides.

I think I am on my 4th blade since I got it in the fall, but I've been cutting Bling with it, and that tends to destroy the blade really quick.

[BernardandMissBianca]

I've gone thru two blades. Have had my cricut since December 2006.

Mats on the other hand, I go thru often. If I don't have four in reserves I get a little nervous. Any time I have a 50% coupon, I buy a package of mats.

Hey Buffy, how about using the cut up mats for the little albums Beth gave us the instructions for? We said we would do those in February or March? Off to get a mat out of my trash box in the scrapbooking room...................

If I were to get a Cricut now, I would get the Expressions, only the little cricut was out when I got mine, but I do love its small size.



good idea! What did we need to bring? I can't remember where I put my list.

[Lisa]

I don't know where my list is either.:lmao:

I'll talk to Beth tomorrow and ask her to email me another.

[PrincessNancy96]

Lisa when you and Buffy get those done.. I want to see them and than will you share the instructions with me.. you have my email, right? :lmao:

[LoriNSC]

I've had mine for a month now. LOVE IT!!! I got the Mickey carts & a bind-it-all. I'm making autographbook for our next trip.

You'll love Cricut!:thumbsup2

[BernardandMissBianca]

Lisa when you and Buffy get those done.. I want to see them and than will you share the instructions with me.. you have my email, right? :lmao:

:thumbsup2 I got your back sistah!

[PrincessNancy96]

:thumbsup2 I got your back sistah!

Thank ya Sis! :) I knew you would! :thumbsup2

[Luv2Scrap]

I use Zig 2-way glue on my mats - rub it all over the mat, let it dry REALLY well, and it sticks good as new, and lasts about as long again. You can keep doing this over and over again. I have been using the same two mats for many months!!!

***disclaimer: Provo Craft claims this can void your warranty - IF you tell them about it. It's never done anything bad to my bug and lots of people on the Cricut MB do it and nobody has ever said they've had a problem.

here is what it looks like - look for the really fat one!
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC08875.jpg

[Luv2Scrap]

here are a few of my favorite Cricut projects:

A bunch of Paper Dolls
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC00960.jpg

Cinderella
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC00778.jpg

Mickey and Friends
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/100_0531.jpg

Anybody recognize this???
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/100_0667.jpg

This was done with the Design Studio software. I welded the shadows of the princesses to the mats for my pictures. I love this layout!
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC07565.jpg

did the same thing for these mats:
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC07487.jpg

shown here with pictures in the mats
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC07489.jpg

whew! that was fun!!!!! :yay:

[BernardandMissBianca]

very cool mats!!! I wish I could use the software (Mac user).

how big is your Cinderella? Her eyes look awesome!

[Luv2Scrap]

very cool mats!!! I wish I could use the software (Mac user).

how big is your Cinderella? Her eyes look awesome!


thank you. Cinderella's are both 11.5 inches. The eyes on the full body girl aren't nearly as pretty. :rotfl:

[BernardandMissBianca]

my mom did Snow White and the prince at 9 or 10 inches and her eyes are freaky! I wish I knew a good way to do them.

[party of 3]

here are a few of my favorite Cricut projects:

A bunch of Paper Dolls
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC00960.jpg

Cinderella
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC00778.jpg

Mickey and Friends
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/100_0531.jpg

Anybody recognize this???
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/100_0667.jpg

This was done with the Design Studio software. I welded the shadows of the princesses to the mats for my pictures. I love this layout!
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC07565.jpg

did the same thing for these mats:
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC07487.jpg

shown here with pictures in the mats
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n105/jamiecblair/DSC07489.jpg

whew! that was fun!!!!! :yay:

LUV2Scrap,
i love all of this that you have done. all i can say is WOW! love cinderella! and love those 2007 and mickey head mats. very very nice!

[happycampers]

DisneyAmy, Your blog looks great! You have some really neat projects on there. I'm just getting mine up and running, so I'd love to have some visitors. I've got some of my recent Cricut projects posted there.

B&MB, Thanks for sharing that tip on the mats. I'll have to remember that for book covers instead of chipboard.