Comments on: Cricut’s New Competitor – The Slice by Making Memories http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/ Making Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting Easy and Affordable! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:19:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Dawn http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Dawn Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:45:50 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-534 Hi Melissa, If I had that many die cut machines, I would probably never get any housework done! As it is, it's already hard to cook dinner and do the laundry when I would rather be playing (uh, I mean crafting!). Anyway, thanks for your tips. I had not heard of any of those yet, and will definitely have to give them a try! Dawn Hi Melissa,

If I had that many die cut machines, I would probably never get any housework done! As it is, it’s already hard to cook dinner and do the laundry when I would rather be playing (uh, I mean crafting!). Anyway, thanks for your tips. I had not heard of any of those yet, and will definitely have to give them a try!

Dawn

]]> By: Melissa http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Melissa Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:09:01 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-533 I have alot of diecut machines, Cricut Expression, Wishblade, Slice, and the Cuttlebug. Each and everyone has it's own use and I love each one. I love the fact that I can still use my old dies and new spellbinders dies in the cuttlebug. I love the fact that I can download or create my own design and cut it out on the wishblade(computer always required to use this one though). I love the cricut because you can do so many things with it and the cartridges offer you loads of options as well as the computer program for it so that you can now design your own things from various cartridges. I also love the Slice because it is small & portable, it does require cartridges but on ebay they make them really inexpensive. Also here are a few tips that might help as far as the mat I don't use glue I use stenciling tape and tape the edges of the paper to the glass mat and it seems to work just fine for me and no messy glue to deal with. As far as having to hold the machine while it's cutting I just put a somewhat heavy book on it and let it cut while I'm doing something else. The advantage to not glue the paper down is that it you want to pull the diecut out and continue cutting on the same sheet(I have the 12x12 glass) you can so I like having this option as well. Good Luck and Hvae Fun I realize this is being added on very late but came across this and thought I would add in my thoughts. Best Wishes I have alot of diecut machines, Cricut Expression, Wishblade, Slice, and the Cuttlebug. Each and everyone has it’s own use and I love each one. I love the fact that I can still use my old dies and new spellbinders dies in the cuttlebug. I love the fact that I can download or create my own design and cut it out on the wishblade(computer always required to use this one though). I love the cricut because you can do so many things with it and the cartridges offer you loads of options as well as the computer program for it so that you can now design your own things from various cartridges. I also love the Slice because it is small & portable, it does require cartridges but on ebay they make them really inexpensive. Also here are a few tips that might help as far as the mat I don’t use glue I use stenciling tape and tape the edges of the paper to the glass mat and it seems to work just fine for me and no messy glue to deal with. As far as having to hold the machine while it’s cutting I just put a somewhat heavy book on it and let it cut while I’m doing something else. The advantage to not glue the paper down is that it you want to pull the diecut out and continue cutting on the same sheet(I have the 12×12 glass) you can so I like having this option as well. Good Luck and Hvae Fun I realize this is being added on very late but came across this and thought I would add in my thoughts. Best Wishes

]]> By: Katie http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-266 Katie Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:47:23 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-266 I got the slice for Christmas and I've finally been able to use it. I have a few of the cartridges, but they are limited to mostly letters and flowers. I like the slice except for having to "reglue" the glass cutting matt is a pain!! I wish they had a better way to adhere the paper. I have a friend that has the cricut, and I use it when we get together. If I could have affording a cricut, it is ten steps above a slice. There is a new diecut machine called silhouette. It seems as nice as a cricut, but instead of cartridges you download stuff from your computer. I got the slice for Christmas and I’ve finally been able to use it. I have a few of the cartridges, but they are limited to mostly letters and flowers. I like the slice except for having to “reglue” the glass cutting matt is a pain!! I wish they had a better way to adhere the paper. I have a friend that has the cricut, and I use it when we get together. If I could have affording a cricut, it is ten steps above a slice. There is a new diecut machine called silhouette. It seems as nice as a cricut, but instead of cartridges you download stuff from your computer.

]]> By: Dana http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Dana Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:04:29 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-249 I love the slice it is small and the charge last for a while. I like that the cartridges are not $100 each. If you are on a budget and want a good die cutting machine this is it. I am really pleased with how good it does for such a small and compact machine. I love the slice it is small and the charge last for a while. I like that the cartridges are not $100 each. If you are on a budget and want a good die cutting machine this is it. I am really pleased with how good it does for such a small and compact machine.

]]> By: Mary Nacey http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Mary Nacey Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:50:45 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-207 I have used the quickutz system for years and really like it, I have adjusted to having to use letters and shapes in just the one size they come in, it is so much easier than cutting letters out by hand the way I did years ago. I asked for some more quickutz for xmas but my husband got me the slice instead. Many of my girlfriends have the cricut so I've used it and seen it in action a lot. The slice has to be held in place, you can't walk away while it's cutting. I find the battery doesn't charge for very long so "cordless" isn't really so. But the big thing against it compared to the cricut is it can only cut one letter at a time, you can't tell it to cut out a series of letters like the cricut. And because it is a hands on machine, it is sort of like the quickutz. It's fun and I like it and I will use it but had I been offered a choice I would have continued on with my quickutz and eventually gotten an electronic machine that connects to the computer to eliminate having to buy cartridges which is sort of like buying the fonts for quickutz. It seems the glass cutting mat will last forever but I will have to have some sort of adhesive to keep the paper from sliding around on the glass mat. I have found that 1 application of adhesive lasts for many cuts and paper changes. I have used the quickutz system for years and really like it, I have adjusted to having to use letters and shapes in just the one size they come in, it is so much easier than cutting letters out by hand the way I did years ago. I asked for some more quickutz for xmas but my husband got me the slice instead. Many of my girlfriends have the cricut so I’ve used it and seen it in action a lot. The slice has to be held in place, you can’t walk away while it’s cutting. I find the battery doesn’t charge for very long so “cordless” isn’t really so. But the big thing against it compared to the cricut is it can only cut one letter at a time, you can’t tell it to cut out a series of letters like the cricut. And because it is a hands on machine, it is sort of like the quickutz. It’s fun and I like it and I will use it but had I been offered a choice I would have continued on with my quickutz and eventually gotten an electronic machine that connects to the computer to eliminate having to buy cartridges which is sort of like buying the fonts for quickutz. It seems the glass cutting mat will last forever but I will have to have some sort of adhesive to keep the paper from sliding around on the glass mat. I have found that 1 application of adhesive lasts for many cuts and paper changes.

]]> By: Dawn http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-202 Dawn Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:23:42 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-202 Hi Jan, It sounds like you have the best of both worlds! I would love to hear more about what you think of the Slice. I really want it, but so far I have been successful in telling myself "no!" - just don't know how long my willpower will hold out! Hi Jan,

It sounds like you have the best of both worlds! I would love to hear more about what you think of the Slice. I really want it, but so far I have been successful in telling myself “no!” – just don’t know how long my willpower will hold out!

]]> By: Jan http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Jan Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:49:55 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-200 My mum has the Cricut which I have been "borrowing" for a couple of years now, but I have just had the Slice for Christmas. For me, the fact that it was cordless and small was the deciding factor - I can take it with me when I go caravanning! I love both and will continue to use Mum's Cricut for some of my projects and I know she will borrow my Slice as well. My mum has the Cricut which I have been “borrowing” for a couple of years now, but I have just had the Slice for Christmas. For me, the fact that it was cordless and small was the deciding factor – I can take it with me when I go caravanning! I love both and will continue to use Mum’s Cricut for some of my projects and I know she will borrow my Slice as well.

]]> By: natalie http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2008/08/the-slice-by-making-memories/comment-page-1/#comment-20 natalie Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:41:17 +0000 http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/?p=36#comment-20 I'm seriously looking at getting the cricut. Of course I am concerned about the cost, cartridges and accessories needed before making the investment. The making memories machine sounds cheaper and more versatile for paper sizes (can do 12 x 12). It does seem more low-tech, but I'm fine with that. The machine is smaller and the cartridges look more like a media stick for a camera that will take up less space to store and are cheaper. I have to admit I'm excited to see what it can do. I’m seriously looking at getting the cricut. Of course I am concerned about the cost, cartridges and accessories needed before making the investment. The making memories machine sounds cheaper and more versatile for paper sizes (can do 12 x 12). It does seem more low-tech, but I’m fine with that. The machine is smaller and the cartridges look more like a media stick for a camera that will take up less space to store and are cheaper. I have to admit I’m excited to see what it can do.

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