Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter

I purchased a Cricut (www.cricut.com) personal electronic cutting machine recently and am really enjoying cutting shapes and letters with it. This machine operates without a computer. I have had cutting machines that use a computer and software to operate, but recently switched to a Mac computer and the software for my previous cutting machine is not compatible. This is frustrating because now the machine and the cartridges I purchased are just gathering dust! What a waste.

The Cricut is easy to operate, but it did take me some time to figure out how to put the blade assembly piece into the machine. I read the instructions and studied the diagram, but it still took me a few tries until I got it right. I wish companies like Provo Craft would test their instructions out on directionally challenged people like me. If I am able to understand and follow the directions correctly, then they are definitely goof proof.

The font and shape cartridges are on the pricey side, but it is worth it to have a machine that cuts shapes and letters that you can customize to meet your needs.

I have heard that the cutting mats lose their tackiness fairly quickly. Since I just purchased the machine and have only used it a few times, I don’t know if my opinion on this will coincide with what I have heard.

Happy crafting!