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4 Apr 21, 10:39 AM |
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Cricut maker/machine
I’m thinking of buying one of these as they look fab for crafts!
Do any dibbers have one? And if you do what kind of stuff do you make etc!
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4 Apr 21, 10:47 AM |
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Join Date: May 20
Location: Harlow
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DW has one and does all sorts. Cards Xmas decs, labels , list is endless
Loads of online videos as well of people showing how to do different things |
4 Apr 21, 01:03 PM |
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I bought the maker last year and I love it. I have made custom t-shirts, cushion covers, door signs, window box birthday frames, cards, personalised aprons and loads more. I love it but as work has gotten busier I now have less time to use it. Keep an eye on Costco as the do bundles, which gives you mats, tools, vinyls and more. Much better value than buying everything separately. Once you know what you want to make, it is cheaper to buy vinyl directly from a sign company, I use MDP but there are loads of others and it is much cheaper to buy by the metre than getting the A4/5 sheets off Amazon. Check out Jennifer Maker’s YouTube videos, she is fantastic.
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4 Apr 21, 04:08 PM |
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Thanks Sparksy! Looks like o want to make similar stuff to you! Is it the cricut machine that costs around £300 That I need ?
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4 Apr 21, 04:15 PM |
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I’m not certain but I think a lady I work with has one and she makes some lovely things with it
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4 Apr 21, 04:16 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 07
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My daughter has the Cricut Maker and the Cricut Joy.
The maker is good if you want to cut a variety of material, you can also buy an engraving tool and engrave acrylic etc (really cool!). She’s recently bought the Joy and uses that for quick items and also card making *the joy has a card mat and you can buy card inserts so really quick to make cards! Costco often have bundles on offer which are good value , Hobbycraft too. (Also John Lewis but not as often). If we can help with any questions, ask away 🙂 |
4 Apr 21, 04:51 PM |
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Hi Sunset Girl, yes it is the Cricut Maker, there is also the Cricut Air and the smaller one is the Cricut joy. On mine I can cut vinyl, card paper, fabric, plastics and some thin timber. You need permanent or non-permanent vinyl for signs cards glasses etc and heat transfer vinyl (HTV) for cushions and t-shirts.
Pinterest also has loads of great ideas. Be warned, it is very addictive! |
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4 Apr 21, 09:11 PM |
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slightly serious Dibber
Join Date: Jun 10
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I have Brother Scan n Cuts (similar to a Cricut), but I also follow some of the fb groups for Cricut. I mainly make cards, but use my SnC for lots of other things too including ... cake toppers, vinyl for decorating bottles, lanterns, wedding seating plans; heat transfer vinyl for t-shirts, canvases and pencil cases; stencils; glass etching masks; paper craft modelling, so many uses! I also teach using svg software at our local SnC group.
Just a small sample of some of the things I've made recently.
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5 Apr 21, 05:56 PM |
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Wow thanks ladies! I didn’t realise the cricut can basically make anything! I certainly will be back on here for more advice
I love those mickey jars Thanks for all your help I’m going to have a look around to get the cricut maker I’ve already checked Costco and their out of stock X
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5 Apr 21, 09:34 PM |
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Join Date: Sep 08
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I have spent Easter weekend researching the cricut, I phoned a friend who has one and asked her what the difference was between the cricut air mint (£199) and the cricut maker (£299) these were the best prices I could find, ie what does the more expensive one offer over the lower cost one, she just "darling just buy the best one you can afford" this was no help whatsoever, so I phoned another friend who is one of the demonstrators on craft TV, she said if I buy cricut, I have to link it to my computer and not to use my normal printer, I would need a separate printer to use the subliminal ink, she has always used a Brother scanNcut, it is a stand alone, you do not need to link it to the computer or use a printer, she said it was very robust and reliable and does everything and more than the cricut, but it is twice the price of the cricut, I think I need to be able to test drive one before I whack out c£500 so will wait until the shops open and I can get a demonstration.
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