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List Price: $399.00
Our Price: $327.97
You Save: $ 71.03 (18%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Provo Craft & Novelty
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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Cricut
EAN: 0093573103001
Feature: Perfect to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, thin chipboard, and other materials
Label: Provo Craft & Novelty
Manufacturer: Provo Craft & Novelty
Model: 29-0300
Publisher: Provo Craft & Novelty
Studio: Provo Craft & Novelty
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Perfect to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, thin chipboard, and other materials
Features include: 6 timesaving modes, 4 creative functions, 8-way navigation of cutting, Larger-full featured LCD display, heavy duty construction, 4 languages and a metric option
Cuts up to 11-1/2-inch by 23-1/2-inch
Can be used to create projects for school, work, or play
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Editorial Reviews:
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Introducing Cricut Expression, an exciting new way to cut letters, shapes, and phrases in impressive sizes using the 12" x 24" mat or the 12" x 12" mat. The possibilities are endless with this larger machine, allowing you to create bigger die cuts for classroom decor, scrapbook layouts, signage, and so much more.- Mix and match creative features in the same cut
- Use the entire library of existing Cricut cartridges
- Cut portrait or landscape
- Mat sizes 12" x 12" or 12" x 24"
- No computer necessary
- Change settings such as language and units of measure
- New LCD screen that shows exactly what you're typing for your next cut
Includes- Plantin Schoolbook font cartridge
- Accent Essentials Shape cartridge
- 1 12" x 12" cutting mat
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Device, creates free time.
Comment: Bought my wife the Cricut Expressions machine and several cartridges. Suddenly I have lots of free time! She's practically tied to the machine cutting out every which and whatever she can and I've finally caught up on my DVR'd TV programs.
I highly recommend the product for all husbands that want to have more time for themselves.
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Summary: Read some discussion boards for tips & tricks.
Comment: The Expression is an awesome machine! I have no cons about the machine itself. About the cutting mat, if it's too sticky, press a clean t-shirt down on the mat & peel it up to remove some stickiness. If the mat has lost stickiness, wash thoroughly with dish soap and dry thoroughly. Spray with Krylon Easy-Tack and, if needed, press & peel a clean t-shirt to remove excess stickiness. Use a lint roller after cutting especially "linty" paper and after each session with your Cricut. The mats will last a really, really long time this way.
I'm sure Provo Craft does not recommend doing anything other than buying new mats, but those who've been using the Cricut since the beginning have found ways to work around the mat issue.
There are also software programs that are compatible with the Cricut that will allow you to cut the True Type fonts installed on your computer. (Not Cricut Design Studio, but other, non-Provo Craft programs.) Google is your friend. ;)
I wish Provo Craft would release their own software that will allow Cricut users to cut their own fonts, but it hasn't happened (despite begging from customers).
Search the web for discussion boards with Cricut topics. There's a wealth of info out there, as well people who are excited about their machines and eager to help. :)
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Summary: Huge Time Saver!
Comment: The Cricut Expression is a fantastic tool to have. As a kindergarten teacher, I do a lot of cutting. It has been great not to have to cut out 20 of everything by hand. This machine is very easy to use and fast. I have used the original mat many times and it is still working well. As with everything there is a cost to using it. Eventually my cutting mat will need to be replaced. But, it is a small price to pay for the time I am saving. As I said, it is a fantastic tool. I wish I had gotten it sooner.
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Summary: User beware: You'll be hooked
Comment: The recent purchase of this machine has prompted me to become a papercrafting addict. I had not been into scrapbooking or papercrafting prior to my research and eventual purchase of this machine. With the simple touch of a button, the Cricut easily cuts out the most intricate of designs. My husband and I both watch in awe as the cutting blade zips around the paper. It is very user friendly and offers many cartridges from which to build your library. While this machine prefers a permanent workspace, it is not overly cumbersome to move wherever you choose to work.
Accessories such as replacement mats, blades and ink cartridges have proven to be readily accessible and reasonably priced.
There is definitely a wide price range on the machine, so research and shop wisely.
Con: Unlike the manual die cutting machines, the Cricut does not have the ability to emboss.
Overall: If you have an interest in papercrafting or are looking to be thrust into a whole new hobby, look for a good price tag because this is the machine for you.
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Summary: Great but.......
Comment: This is a must have. There are some down sides though.....First the mat is not the best. I just used mine for the first time this afternoon and it was so sticky my paper stuck to it so bad I could not get it off and I had to run it under hot water! After getting all the paper off I am not sure the mat will even work like it should. They need to come up with better quality mats.
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