I am going to order my Cricut Create from Amazon this weekend. They have it for $149, which is about $80 cheaper than retail. Gotta love that, right?
My questions-
Do I need to order anything else to go with it, like cutting mats, or will it be fully operational as is?
With the SCAL (??) software, will I need to have it hooked up to the computer when I want to design from the computer, or is there a way to transfer images/words/etc to the machine in my craft room?
What are your favorite resources for vinyl?
Educate me, before I order!
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!
It's a bit after 8am, and I'm getting ready to go head to our local Big Lots. It opens at 10, and today they'll have a Cricut Create on sale for just $99. That's totally in my budget, and if I'm going to splurge, I want the best deal possible.
The kids are mostly still in bed. Gilly is playing Wii Fit Plus right now, and I'm sure Chris will be up in the semi near future. I have cinnamon rolls to make when I get home, or Nick can make them before then, if he wants. We had homemade pizza last night- one of my favorites! It's from a kit, but I always do tricks to the crust to make it yummy. Mostly, I add seasonings to the dough mix, but I also pre-bake it, and saturate it with garlic butter. It comes out nice and tasty.
When I get home, I have to package up the small things I have for the kids. I had grand plans earlier in the week to make felt gift bags, but I didn't have the colors I wanted, and so I waited, and now, have none.
The girls and I went to the ice skating rink yesterday for a birthday party. I really wanted to skate, but figured with a broken tailbone, it would be wise not to attempt it. For the most part, it's healed. It still hurts, but not all the time, and nothing I consider bad enough to have to take even Tylenol for. However, one slip on the ice? Yep, that could have been bad.
All right, then, friends... out the door! Must stop and get gas, as I forgot to yesterday. Oops!
The kids are mostly still in bed. Gilly is playing Wii Fit Plus right now, and I'm sure Chris will be up in the semi near future. I have cinnamon rolls to make when I get home, or Nick can make them before then, if he wants. We had homemade pizza last night- one of my favorites! It's from a kit, but I always do tricks to the crust to make it yummy. Mostly, I add seasonings to the dough mix, but I also pre-bake it, and saturate it with garlic butter. It comes out nice and tasty.
When I get home, I have to package up the small things I have for the kids. I had grand plans earlier in the week to make felt gift bags, but I didn't have the colors I wanted, and so I waited, and now, have none.
The girls and I went to the ice skating rink yesterday for a birthday party. I really wanted to skate, but figured with a broken tailbone, it would be wise not to attempt it. For the most part, it's healed. It still hurts, but not all the time, and nothing I consider bad enough to have to take even Tylenol for. However, one slip on the ice? Yep, that could have been bad.
All right, then, friends... out the door! Must stop and get gas, as I forgot to yesterday. Oops!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A Cricut?
Nick and I were talking tonight, and he asked what sorts of crafting supplies I have my eyes on. Honestly, the only thing I kind of have in mind right now is a Cricut. Though, to be fair, I am not a scrapbooker, and while I'm sure I'd get a lot of use out of it, it seems to be a money sucker.
$70 for a cartridge, money for supplies to put in it, not to mention the high price of getting the machine in the first place. I know there is also a machine called a Cuttlebug, and a Sizzix. I just don't know what the difference in those machines are to the Cricut, and if there is a price difference.
So, advise me, all you crafty people. Being that I don't scrap book, and the Cricut would only be used occasionally for crafts, is it worth the money?
Here are my thoughts-
As of right now, I don't miss it, because I don't have one, have never used one, don't use die cuts often, and don't scrapbook at all.
If I get one, though, I have a feeling I'll find all sorts of uses for die cuts in mod podging, and more. I have a feeling that I'll wind up really loving it, and wanting new cartridges quite often.
Obviously, it isn't something I need- this is purely want, as all craft supplies are. Being frugal, the price scares me.
Also- does anyone know if I could use a 40 or 50% off coupon on the machine, if I can find a coupon for Hobby Lobby or Michaels, at a time when it's not on sale? I've never tried to use one of the coupons on anything that cost more than $20 before coupon, and don't know if there are restrictions.
Obviously, between sale prices and coupons, the cartridges could be bought cheaper. Then, of course, there is eBay which can be helpful.
Advise me! Give me your own pro's and con's of the Cricut, the Sizzix, and the Cuttlebug. I will have some extra money soon, I just don't know if that's where I want it to go.
Oh! One of the big draws right now are vinyl letters. I would love to be able to do vinyl. Back in "the day", my step-mom owned her own sign shop. She painted signs, murals, vehicles, and more. She had this HUGE machine, which had pre-programmed fonts (only 12 of them). She could run vinyl through it, and cut letters out, or she could free hand shapes. It came in handy for signs. Now, keep in mind, this must have been the early 90's, but I recall vinyl being pricey. However, on an upside, I know of places locally where I can get it, too, so maybe it'll be cheaper than ordering it.
I've read on a few blogs that the vinyl has to be ordered, and it's expensive, and has to be bought in a huge roll.
Ok, for the third (and final time)... advise me.
$70 for a cartridge, money for supplies to put in it, not to mention the high price of getting the machine in the first place. I know there is also a machine called a Cuttlebug, and a Sizzix. I just don't know what the difference in those machines are to the Cricut, and if there is a price difference.
So, advise me, all you crafty people. Being that I don't scrap book, and the Cricut would only be used occasionally for crafts, is it worth the money?
Here are my thoughts-
As of right now, I don't miss it, because I don't have one, have never used one, don't use die cuts often, and don't scrapbook at all.
If I get one, though, I have a feeling I'll find all sorts of uses for die cuts in mod podging, and more. I have a feeling that I'll wind up really loving it, and wanting new cartridges quite often.
Obviously, it isn't something I need- this is purely want, as all craft supplies are. Being frugal, the price scares me.
Also- does anyone know if I could use a 40 or 50% off coupon on the machine, if I can find a coupon for Hobby Lobby or Michaels, at a time when it's not on sale? I've never tried to use one of the coupons on anything that cost more than $20 before coupon, and don't know if there are restrictions.
Obviously, between sale prices and coupons, the cartridges could be bought cheaper. Then, of course, there is eBay which can be helpful.
Advise me! Give me your own pro's and con's of the Cricut, the Sizzix, and the Cuttlebug. I will have some extra money soon, I just don't know if that's where I want it to go.
Oh! One of the big draws right now are vinyl letters. I would love to be able to do vinyl. Back in "the day", my step-mom owned her own sign shop. She painted signs, murals, vehicles, and more. She had this HUGE machine, which had pre-programmed fonts (only 12 of them). She could run vinyl through it, and cut letters out, or she could free hand shapes. It came in handy for signs. Now, keep in mind, this must have been the early 90's, but I recall vinyl being pricey. However, on an upside, I know of places locally where I can get it, too, so maybe it'll be cheaper than ordering it.
I've read on a few blogs that the vinyl has to be ordered, and it's expensive, and has to be bought in a huge roll.
Ok, for the third (and final time)... advise me.
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