Also, the Expression comes with an LCD screen so you can see exactly what is going to cut before the cutting begins, a huge bonus! It comes with Plantin' Schoolbook and Accent Essentials cartridges. one letter of one style, the next of another style, etc.) and the ability to make very large cuts by using the 12"x24" mat. The main differences between this and the smaller cricuts are the ability to use different creative features within one cut (i.e. It accommodates paper sized 12"x24" (if you purchase a longer mat, sold separately). Shop around for the best price, as there is a wide variance.
This weekend, it was on sale for $199 at Walmart but is listed at retail at Michaels for as high as $399. This has a higher price point, is found usually only at Michaels, and comes with the Don Juan font and a shape cartridge.ģ) The Cricut Expression, above, is much larger and more expensive than the other two machines. So, basically, you can cut fonts smaller and use some of the functions to make multiple cuts of the same thing easier through autofill. An improved display screen and sleek design add greater style and convenience. The machine also includes an eight-way directional blade, Portrait mode (to cut taller images), Fit to Page mode (to cut the largest cut possible), Auto Fill mode (to mass produce cuts), Center Point function, and Flip function. According to the website, here are some of the differences:It allows cuts from 0.25" up to 11.5" on a 6" x 12" cutting mat. It retails at $299 but can be found for much cheaper. Start looking this week because lots of people just upgraded to the Expression and will be looking to sell their machines.Ģ) The Cricut Create machine, above, is about the same size as the Baby Bug but has some versatility.
You can find used machines on craigslist and ebay for around $100, but usually they do not include any cartridges. Typically, you can find these new on sale for as low as $99 (Joann's this weekend) up to $184 and they usually come with two cartridges called George and Basic Shapes. It weighs around 7 lbs and is very portable.
The smallest font size it will cut is 1" and largest is 5.5" and the longest it will cut is 11.5". So, what's the difference between these three machines? Here's the lowdown:ġ) The Cricut Baby Bug or standard Cricut (shown above): It cuts paper sized from 6"x12" and smaller into shapes and letters using the Cricut cartridges. It does not require a computer to work, although later I will explain about some software that enhances the Cricut's functionality and will require computer hookup. There were some great Cricut deals out there this past weekend - some should even be good through today! Wait - what is a Cricut anyway? It's a machine that electronically cuts out letters and shapes, utilizing cartridges that are sold separately.
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