Cricut machine!!!

Yes, yes, yes! Look what I picked up at my Post Room today! :-D I'm the owner of a new diecut machine, called Cricut Usage. Looking forward to trying it out later this evening. It's putative to be a Christmas present from my husband. Thank you, my darling. :)
I've ordered it from the US, and had to pay som customs (but it's much cheaper than buying it here anyway). Also bought an amazingly cartridge. Have to find a link for that later.
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My New Cricut Machine

Arthur suprised me one day with this spry little cricut machine. At first I was saying, "What is it?", but after opening it up and reading the instruction handbook and uses, I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I'm no scrapbooking genius, and as a topic of fact, I've never scrapbooked (I don't think). Does it be confident of if you were really young and unwilling? I have nothing to scrapbook, but I am finding other uses for this speck gadget. I can make my own greeting cards, crafty cut-outs for other projects (don't ask what they are), and I on there's even an option to create and punch out your own charms (you'd have to go out and buy the proper aid for working with metal). Since Arthur is out of town this weekend and I am wonderful bored, I thought I'd try this thing out and see what I can do with it. So far, I'm very pleased with the results. For some point, I had the sudden urge to add the theme to Kill Bill to my playlist. I have no scheme why, I guess the cricut is to blame. Why is there a line under what I'm typing? Okay, well I don't discern how to get rid of this so I guess the line stays...

Not only did Arthur bring national the machine for me, but also eight other cartridges to use with it (it already comes with one). Everything from Disney cut-outs and lettering to kindergarten things and Christmas.

A card I made just for fun. Maybe...
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Cricut Deep Cut Housing
The Cricut inscrutable cut housing allows you to cut thicker materials with your Cricut machine. The intense cut is ideal for chipboard, or magnets. Uses a special mystical cut blade.

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Which Cricut machine is right for you?
The Cricut machines are a faithful and convenient way to cut letters, shapes, and phrases at the touch of a button! These electronic machines use stinting, compact font and shape cartridges to operate, allowing customization of the size and elegance of every design. The machines cut easily through a variety of materials, from scrap and vinyl to chipboard and thin plastics. With no need for a computer, Cricut machines fit anywhere in a lodgings, office, or classroom.
Original Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter
A carry-on machine that uses 6″ x 12″ cutting mats to cut characters from 1″ to 11.5″ widespread in paper, cardstock, vinyl, vellum, and thin plastics. Machine set includes the George and Central Shapes font and shape cartridge, cutting mat, chill blade assembly, and necessary cords and manuals.
Cricut Nuance Personal Electronic Cutter
Cricut Expression, the largest of the Cricut machines, uses venomous mats measuring 12″ x 12″ and 12″ x 24″ to approve cuts from 0.25″ up to an impressive 23.5″. Six modes and four functions proffer greater customization of cuts, and new settings and menus add functionality to the machine. Machine set includes Plantin SchoolBook font cartrigde, Mark Essentials mini cartridge, 12″ x 12″ mordant mat, cutting blade assembly, and necessary cords and manuals.
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Expression
Machine Size and Weight
7″ tall x 15.5″ extensive x 6.75″ deep. 9.78 lb, with power cord 10.53lb.
7″ improbable x 21.25″ wide x 7.5″ deep. 12.65 lb, with power twine 13.40 lb.
Mat Size
6″ x 12″
12″ x 24″
Use with Cricut Scheme Studio
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Use with all Cartridges
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Story Mode
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Mix n’ Match Way
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Quantity Mode
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Auto Fill Form
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Fit to Length Mode
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Fit to Verso Mode
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Cricut Create
What is the Cricut Initiate?
Provocraft introduced the first Cricut cutting machine in July, 2006 (7/15/2006). In February 2007 (2/6/2007), Provocraft added the Cricut Representation to the lineup of Cricut products.
Now in 2008 Provocraft has added another wounding machine to it’s lineup, called the Cricut Create.
The Cricut Create combines the portability of the primordial Cricut with much of the functionality of the Cricut Expression. Cricut Create comes with the DonJuan font and profile cartridge, one 6″ x 12″ cutting mat.
I am guessing that Provocraft may ultimately discontinue the original cricut machine. They may also keep the original cricut around as an entry level machine, to get folks into the Cricut kindred of machines. For now you have 3 different Cricut machine levels. The lower end entr level original Cricut machine, the new Cricut Create, and the top of the line Cricut Expression. Lack to know more about Cricut Machines? See our page on Cricut basics.

The Original Cricut

The Cricut Forge

The Expression
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Clear Dollar Stamps - Card Categories - Sneak Peek #1
I'm extraordinarily excited to share this stamp set with you. It isn't anything spectacular, or shiny, or wonderful amazing, BUT it is one of those basic basics that help you organize and keep things careful and neat. And, it can be used as a way to give the perfect finishing touch on a prominent gift etc. Plus, some of the words can even be combined with each other or other sentiments you might already have to father that "perfect" phrase.
Anyway, I've now probably totally confused you huh?? This set is just now that - a set of words to help you categorize your piles of cards that you quite have in your stash. This set is called Card Categories (a total of 33 words) and will be within reach for purchase at Clear Dollar Stamps (CDstamps) on November 1st.
For me privately, I make lots of cards which means I have lots of cards. I do have some friends and kinsfolk that when they get a chance will go through them and pick out the ones they want and its easier for me as well as for them to see what I have.
For today's toss though, I decided to make a card carrier as a small dole for somebody. I kept it pretty basic because it wasn't my end to provide cards for the entire year and every occasion, but to give someone a few to keep in their stash.
I chose to keep it to a birthday disquisition and made 2 cards for each category. The finishing touch are the tabs with the categories stamped on them for serenely organization and visual appeal. I made the case to fit slightly smaller cards (but still mailable) 3 1/2" x 4 7/8". This evaluate is so quick and easy to
decorate too. The envelopes are...
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