Discount Cricut Cartridges & Machines
Making Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting Easy and Affordable!
Thanks to everyone who voted so far in our poll: “How Many Cricut Cartridges Do You Own?”.
I have scheduled the poll to end at midnight EDT on August 31, 2008. If you haven’t voted yet, make sure you do before it’s too late!
At this point, it looks like most of our visitors have “a bunch” of Cricut cartridges. That’s good news! I’m glad to know that I am not the only one, and that there are others out there that share my obsession!
However, that got me to wondering... [Read more...]
Everyone knows about the Cricut Expression and Personal Electronic Cutter. But did you know there is yet another machine that has been added to Provo Craft’s die cutter collection?
It is called the Cricut Create. The best way I know to describe it is to call it a “hybrid”, because it combines the features of the other two models. It is compact and portable like the Personal Electronic Cutter, but its overall styling, including its display screen, is similar to the Expression. Using the 6x12 cutting mat, this machine can create die cuts from 1/4" to 11-1/2". [Read more...]
Unfortunately, Cricut cutting pads do not last forever. At some point, usually somewhere between 25 and 40 full mat cuts, you will find that your mat is no longer "sticky". And once it is no longer sticky, that's right - it means that the pad needs replaced.
I was just reading through my Cricut user manual today. To be honest, I used the manual to figure out how to operate my machine when I first purchased it. Since that time, I have barely opened it! Usually, I take a quick look at it when I need to replace my cutting blade. Actually, that was the case today.
To get back on track, there was a sentence in the manual that popped out at me today. I don't think I ever read it before (or if I did, I didn't retain it!). Anyway, apparently Provo Craft recommends using several mats and rotating them often, in order to extend the life of the cutting mats.
I'm not sure if I am sold on this recommendation. Does it really extend the life of the Cricut cutting pads, or does it just seem to extend their life because you are not throwing one out every couple of months? I think I may have to do an experiment and get back with you on this...
Welcome to the site that is all about Cricut! I love to do paper crafting and scrapbooking, and I'm guessing that you are here because you share this passion!
Over the months, I'm going to be adding some great ideas. Whether you are looking to make handmade cards and presents for your friends and family, or you plan to get serious with your crafty skills and make a little pocket change, you have come to the right place. It's all going to be here!
I'm also going to keep you informed of all the best places that I find discount Cricut cartridges and machines. This habit is addictive (and can be expensive!), so I will be sharing any good deals I find with you.
While you are here, I also encourage you to visit my Cricut store. To be honest, I don't really sell anything there. Instead, it is constantly updated with the best deals available on eBay, my personal favorite place to save money while feeding my die cutting habits!
Anyway, I'm glad you found me. I'm looking forward to making some Cricut "cyber" friends who share my bad habits. Welcome again!