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

 

[calanniebu]

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

 

[ddavis860]

I did this for an AK swap...

 

[chocovrdmicears]

I did this for an AK swap...

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:

from stretch your imagination:

from going places:

from christmas cheer (the sleigh):

from paper dolls:

other peoples creations from the same swap:

 

[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!

 

[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...

 

[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...

love this! very creative!

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

license plate and font from Mickey Font cart:

from stretch your imagination:

from going places:

from christmas cheer (the sleigh):

from paper dolls:

other peoples creations from the same swap:

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...

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.

 

[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:

 

[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!