Comments on: Looking for Ideas for Cricut Projects?

By: cheri

cheri — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:54:17 +0000

I have a idea that no one is using yet and I used my cricut for it ever detail was cut with it . It will open new doors for scrapbookers every were I would like to get it published but not sure how to do it please contact me to go over it my work number is 219-567-9131 thank you for your time. Or e-mail me

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:34:40 +0000

Hi Sally,

What cartridge are you using? If the seeds are from a layering feature, then you shouldn’t have to cut the watermelon and rinds also. However, if it’s part of the original cut, and if you have either Design Studio or the Gypsy, you can select just the seeds to cut.

By: Sally Dizbon

Sally Dizbon — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:16:40 +0000

is there away to not use so much paper. When I cut the watermelon, then the rind, then the seeds. How many times to I have to cut , to get the seeds. Is there a way that you can just cut the seeds, without cut the whole watermelon out in black. I realize this is a loaded question and hope someone can figure this out and get back to me. Happy cricuting.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:55:10 +0000

If I were you I wouldn’t be using construction paper on your mats. You will lose the stickyness on the mat, besides it makes your mats all FUZZY. The best thing to use is cardstock! It goes on easy and comes off really easy.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:50:53 +0000

My husband bought me a cricut 2 years ago, then I got the cricut expression. I gave the regular cricut to my daughter in law. Both of us really enjoy the projects.
If anybody needs how to use the speed tension , also how to use different cartridge setups go to utube vidios. It is very informative. It tells alot of information!.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:42:00 +0000

You can cut construction paper on your cricut you need to slow down the speed a bit. I work at a school and used my cricut to cut out #’s for math night out of construction paper with the speed 2-3, old mat (not real sticky), fairly new blade. The thing is the construction paper is a very dusty/fiber material and will make your mat not tacky at all after about 10 or so numbers. But I just cleaned the mat off with goo gone and respray lightly with Krylon Easy-Tack Repositionable Adhesive (just a light coat). Mat works like new.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:36:14 +0000

Hi Lynda,

To be honest, I have not tried construction paper with my Cricut. I have not tried it because I was afraid it would leave paper “crumbs” on my cutting mat – I have had that problem with some cheaper card stock that I bought. If it’s tearing, the only thing I can think to do would be to lessen the blade pressure.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:54:09 +0000

I have a Cricut Expression and I love it. I would like to know if you can cut construction paper on it? I have tried and it seems to tear a little. I have tried all of the settings, but nothing seems to work.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:18:09 +0000

Hi…I’m new to Cricut too…got it as a Christmas present (lucky me!). But I have learned Cricut does more than cut. You can by Chalk to replace the cutter with, and your image will be drawn instead of cut onto the paper. FYI

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:43:52 +0000

Hi Melissa,

It’s hard to say what she was using – I would recommend checking out the Tags Bags Boxes & More cartridge to see if it has what you need.

By: MELISSA

MELISSA — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:42:41 +0000

I AM TRYING TO MAKE A SNOWMAN OUT OF BOXES, I WAS AT A CRAFTFAIR AND A GIRL THERE MADE ONE USING HER CRICUT. ANYONE KNOW WHAT CARTRIDGE I WOULD USE TO MAKE A BOX WITH A COVER?

By: denise

denise — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:48:35 +0000

I am looking for a pattern or photo for a frankenstein treat bag/box made with the big kick die. I have seen it but can’t remember where.

By: Sharon Umbel

Sharon Umbel — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:53:52 +0000

I’m looking for an example of a baby announcement card that I can cut out on Cricut, put in pics on the front of card and vellum info in the inside of card. Anyone have any ideas to help me get inspired.

Thnak you,
Sharon

By: Sharon Umbel

Sharon Umbel — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:52:40 +0000

I am looking for an idea for a baby announcement card that I can put the baby’s picture on outside and particulars on vellum on the inside. anyone have examples of nice baby announcements I could borrow?

Thank you,
Sharon

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:07:08 +0000

Hi Gloria,

No, the Cricut only cuts – you will still need a Cuttlebug (or other pressure type die cutter) for embossing.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:15:52 +0000

Can you emboss with the cricut!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:59:22 +0000

Hi Suzy,

The Cricut’s corporate website has a lot of helpful information. You may want to look at their Tips and Tricks page:

http://www.cricut.com/shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?SC=1&ID=1&S=5&T=T

Their message board also has a lot of information for specific types of uses, such as with vinyl.

To make stamps with your Cricut, you will need the deep cut blade and housing and the stamp kit. I did a post on it, which you can find here…

http://discountdiecutcartridges.com/2009/02/have-you-heard-about-the-cricut-stamp-kit/

By: Suzy

Suzy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:02:53 +0000

I have another question also… they say that you can make stamps with your cricut expression. How do you do it, step by step?

By: Suzy

Suzy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:00:50 +0000

I have the cricut expression. Can anyone give me a listing or a place of where to find a list of the pressure, speed, and blade depth for my preferences with different kinds of paper and vinyl. Thank you

By: Tina Howard

Tina Howard — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:13:41 +0000

i have the same problem with the center point and trying to write on the card. it wont work for me either.
also i bought my cricut at walmart but would like some of the projects from the infomercial. any ideas on how to find them? ive tried their website no luck. the project specifically is the fold out scrapbook page. it looks like 4 or 5 12×12 pieces together and then folded up on diagonals???? any ideas??? thanks

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:29:46 +0000

Hi Melissa,

Unfortunately, I do not know of any one cartridge that is specifically religious/inspirational themed.

However, many of the cartridges have a small selection of designs that would be appropriate. For example, the Cricut Solutions Wedding Cartridge has a church and a cross…

By: Melissa S. Stoddard

Melissa S. Stoddard — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:59:11 +0000

I am a pastor’s wife and a Sunday School teacher. I am looking for a cartridge that has inspiritional cut outs.
Can you help me out?

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:22:15 +0000

Hi Jackie, Hmmm...not sure why it's not working. Have you checked around at the Cricut message board?

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:35:05 +0000

Hey, I have the cricut expression and I want to make cards. Is there a way to put in the ink cartarage and write on the card. Like using the center point? I can’t seem to get it to work. Using the work Thank you or get well. Hope to hear from you soon. Jackie