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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9611 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Nov 28 2013 : 5:55:59 PM
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Anyone have one of these? Thinking about getting one but I don't really have a clue as to which one, etc.
I'd appreciate any and all input.
hugs,
Denise~~
Farmgirl sister#43
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugloveslilacs.blogspot.com
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Nov 28 2013 : 7:05:10 PM
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Hi Denise! I have the Cricut Expressions. I have had it 2 years . And I love it. My sister found on at a garage sale and older one . She paid 100.00 and she loves it.
I guess if you want to pack it around the one I have is easy. You will love it. Hugs Marlee |
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
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Posted - Nov 28 2013 : 8:59:28 PM
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Hi Denise,
I respectfully disagree, and unless you can get a killer good deal on the Cricut, I would go for a Silhouette Cameo, or any of the smaller models. I own both, and wish I had never bought the Cricut. It is louder, slower, and depends on cartridges for designs that are expensive and clunky to store and use, where the Silhouette is fast, efficient, quieter, and has an entire library of designs that can be directly downloaded, altered in endless ways, combined, and cut out of paper, fabric, vinyl, adhesive backed cardstock, chipboard, etc.
I have owned the top end Cricut for several years, and the Silhouette for 2 years now, and I am totally in love with the Silhouette to the point where I haven't touched the Cricut for close to 2 years. There are also a ton of classes online at (www.jessicasprague.com) or Kerri Bradford's site, and the Silhouette home site does a free shape of the week if you subscribe to their newsletter. Right now there is a major sale going on for black Friday, on the equipment, the supplies, and also all the shapes are 50-70% off. Check it out! And seriously don't take my word for it, just do an online comparison Google search for Cricut vs. Silhouette.
take care,
Rain
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9611 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9611 Posts |
Posted - Nov 29 2013 : 2:55:24 PM
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thanks! I am thinking about the Cuttlebug (sp?) I think it is. I don't see me spending a lot of money or a lot time using this but it would be nice for the cards and things I want to make.
hugs,
Denise~~
Farmgirl sister#43
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugloveslilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Dec 01 2013 : 4:38:43 PM
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Hi Rain what is a Silhouette?
Marlee |
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Rain K
True Blue Farmgirl
150 Posts
Rain
Paonia
CO
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Posted - Dec 01 2013 : 9:37:05 PM
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A Silhouette is also a die cutting electronic machine like a Cricut, however it comes with computer software, Silhouette Designer, where I can alter purchased or found shapes in any way I would like, then send them to the printer/cutter.
For example, I have a series of lovely lace cutouts, very complicated, nothing I would want to take the time to cut with a scissor, so I lined up the various shapes on my "art board" in the software, then hit the cut button, and two minutes later, I have lace cutouts on the paper of my choice. I use a lot of lightweight chipboard, then paint it myself, although the Silhouette has a print and cut function, replaceable ink cartridges etc.
I own several nice fonts with upper and lower case alphas that I have used to make cards. On Planet Scrapbook, many people use the Silhouette to cut all sorts of embellishments for layout pages, and on Planet Quilt, people use fabrics fused to a paper backing like Wonder Under, although I have a hand cranked fabric cutter called an AccuQuilt, so I never put fabric through my Silhouette.
The Silhouette site has subscriptions levels that make it easy to amass a digital library of shapes to cut so you don't have to design it all yourself. I have also cut everything from fancy edged envelopes, boxes that tab together, etc.
Hope that makes sense! I am totally tired from having Photoshop crash on me right as I was saving a massive homework file for an online photography class I have been taking over the last month. The gremlins have invaded, so I'm going to bed!
hugs,
Rain
Farmgirl #3381
The Ninth Wave
Earth Meat farms |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
871 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
871 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2013 : 6:52:11 PM
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I am going to look at that, I am interested...! Thank you Rain
Hugs Marlee |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2013 : 12:24:17 PM
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Right now you can get a Circut Mini or a Cuddle bug at half price at JoAnne Fabrics.
And Overstock.com has the Shilouette on sale right now for $129.00,
I believe.
Hope that is helpful girls.
Now is the time to buy girls if you want one.
blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
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Edited by - LadyInRed on Dec 03 2013 12:29:29 PM |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
9611 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
9611 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2013 : 4:27:13 PM
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I ended up getting the Cricut Cuttlebug for half price and it was an even better price than Cyber Monday had. I checked to see if maybe I should have waited till then but I am glad I didn't. Plus I also got free shipping on it!
hugs,
Denise~~
Farmgirl sister#43
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugloveslilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
296 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
296 Posts |
Posted - Dec 05 2013 : 11:53:38 PM
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Alright...Way to Go Denise!!!
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Hugs,
Peg
Farmgirl #1326
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
"Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch"
"I'm only as strong as the caffeine I drink, the hair-spray I use and the Girlfriends that I have."
When I was a lonely wallflower, Jesus asked me to dance. Then he asked me to be His! |
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