I love this machine. It allows me to personalize gifts for friends and family. It was not difficult to figure out. Now I am able to make designs of my own.

LesleyCF

Cleveland, Al.

The machine turned me on to scrapbooking & made me fall absolutely in love with it! The cricut gives you endless possibilities to what you can do with your scrapbooking or card making project. Simply buying embellishments at the store limits you to a particular size or color.

saralz

USA

I absolutely love this machine. There are so9 many things that you can do with it. I personalize so many things for my friends and coworkers. From mini hand sanitizers to purse sized lotions and toiletries, there is something for everyone. You can use this machine to cut vinyl, paper and even material. Any time that I am running low on project inspiration, I just look at videos online and an amazed at the amount of things people have done with theirs! I highly recommend this to any crafter!!

bonpalac

USA

I love cricut and their cartridges. excellent product to use for papercrafts. the possibilities are endless (wish I had more time to devote to crafting). the machine is high quality I have had mine for five years and no issues. my only complaint on cricut - and I hope they are reading this - the instructions!! ugggg the book is a nightmare. can we just put each language by section instead of one page of each language after another. so annoying. also the actual instructions are awful. you really just have to experiment which can be time consuming and use up your blade. the website is great too, although pages download really slow and they need to update their pdf booklets. I just downloaded the digital program and linked my machine. this makes designing a lot easier. I also wish they would bring back the 12 by 12 sheets. the larger ones are cumbersome. I used the cricut to make our gorgeous art deco style wedding invitations. it took a long time and cost more than buying them but they were one of a kind. we also use the cricut to make sings and even made address and street name for our newly painted mailbox

rmoniemony

Hudson, OH

I have the Crcut Expression. I didn't want to learn the on screen technology with the Expression 2, so I upgraded my 6 inch Cricut to the Expression. Be warned- the cartridges are very addictive! I have around 75 now. I can't seem to get enough. But I get so much enjoyment from my Expression! I make scrapbooks, cards and I am getting into vinyl. The vinyl cuts beautifully on the Expression. You can even get the iron on vinyl to make even more fun projects. Put the pressure and speed settings on 3 so you get the kiss cut. That doesn't cut through the backing but just cuts the vinyl. I made an iron on shirt for my grandson. Cardstock works best to cut on the Expression, but even the brand of cardstock makes a difference in how well it cuts. I really like the DCWV ot Darice paper. I usually ,for the most part, keep the settings on 4. But with the Darice paper, it cuts best with the multi cut button on. It seems to cut really well.

tekolace

USA

When I decided I did really wanted to go BIG on scrapbooking and crafting I knew I needed an extraordinary tool. Cricut brand came on my way and I loved it to death!. I love the way the knoife holder can also hold markers, so instead of neat cuts I could also get amazing drawings of anything pretty much. the only reason I am giving it an 8 its because of the grand variety of cartridges to buy! there is no ending and it could be kind of overwhelming for a craft room with limited space like mine. I am glad for this amazing cutting machine but I have to be honest, it could be addicting! and also go out of budget. I am always trying to get deals or coupons in order to get a cartridge with super cool features and other tools the brand got. once you buy it you wont regret it. I have had mine for about 5 years know and its in perfect conditions. In order to make this decision of buying it you have to seriously consider how often would you used it. This machine its definitely to be used and not just an acquirement for a crafty person.

craftyteacher

USA

What an awesome cutting machine for scrap booking and beyond. My husband bought me the Cricut expression 2 for Christmas and I just love it. A friend if mine has the 1st expression and I had a blast seeing what it all could do. I enjoy expanding my creativity and my kids love getting fun cut outs to craft with. The expression 2 has some nice features compared to the original. It has a touch screen and easier digital cartridge uploading. You definitely will spend time playing with the machine to figure out all the settings, especially if you're new to the Cricut machine.

sweller81

USA

I was at first apprehensive to purchase such an expensive crafting item, especially one that required me to buy cartridges, and other gizmos....but it's the best purchase I've made in a long time. I have 2 kiddos and I have been able to make all of their birthday decorations, cupcake toppers, invitations, and other party essentials. I've made lots of holiday decorations, greeting cards, and banners for friends/family on their special occasions. I love having so many options, and I can be as creative as I want with the Cricut. If I have a party idea, I'm sure there is a Cricut cartridge out there for me to use for my creations. I am considering starting an at home business making party supplies--I just love spending my time with my Cricut!

1happymiche

USA

Even though the cartridges are expensive & you can't use the % off coupons at various craft stores. I feel this was a great investment.... I have used it to make signs for gatherings at church (ie;pancake brkfsts, fall festivals, Christmas parties,ect); crafts for the younger kids up through late teens; invitations for both dghtrs (ie showers, graduation, birthday,ect) . Wish I would have had it when I owned a daycare. With being able to select a quantity, sz, format the possibilities are endless. I have even make stencils to paint with. I have used it to cut out designs from velum to scrap wallpaper, just by moving a dial. I have made 6 scrapbooks from Disney also. Let your creativity run away with you and soar in where you imagination takes you!

squirreli

Greencastle, PA

I have had my "1st generation" Cricut machine for about four years now and it still works like a charm. It can be a little quirky figuring out what settings to use, but now they have the Cricut Craft room software that really helps with all of that. I use it for card making, scrapbooking and home decorationg.

alliflew

Lewisville, TX