My most favorite thing to do with my Cricut is to cut vinyl. I buy mine from http://www.hhsignsupply.com/productcart/pc/home.asp?idaffiliate=3 - it is the same as what cricut sells but wayyyy cheaper. I use http://www.hhsignsupply.com/productcart/pc/Build-Your-Own-Oracal-631-Multi-Pack-c583.htm on walls (removable) and for permanent needs I use http://www.hhsignsupply.com/productcart/pc/651-Intermediate-Vinyl-c539.htm. you can buy her a gift certificate so she can pick her own colors, etc.