After my last post regarding how to get the most from your Cricut design studio in which I introduced you to this website, Learn how to use the Cricut design studio, I started to wonder if there were any alternative products/instruction on the subject of Cricut design studio.
I must say that I didn't find much that I felt was worth mentioning but I was determined to find at least one alternative. I hate not having choices. Even though vanilla ice-cream is delicious the whole ritual is made infinitely better by the fact that there is chocolate Brownie flavor too... just in case!
After spending Saturday night (sad) trawling the web I managed to come up with a few alternatives. I'm only going to mention the one for now as the others warrant a closer inspection first.
It is my aim to help you get the most from your Cricut, Cricut design studio and other scrapbooking products and I don't want to just throw any old rubbish your way.
The other site that I thought may be of help in getting the most from your Cricut design studio is, Taming the green bug / Stunning designs with the Cricut .
Please provide us with feedback on your thoughts of these two sites.
The more informed we are the more creative we will become.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Design Studio: The Missing Manual
A few months ago I spoke about Cricut design studio by Provo Craft and just how brilliant it was.
I'm yet to hear anybody disagree but a few comments I've heard include "I've mastered the basics of Cricut design studio, but how do I progress from here" and "I've figured out how to do so much with Cricut design studio but I know it can do so much more". "Where can I find help?".
The truth is it can do so much more. With the proper guidance you will have mastered Cricut design studio in no time at all leaving you to design and create instead of puzzle and pull your hair out.
"So where can I find this mystical guidance" you ask. "I've read the manual and apart from the basics I'm on my own" you cry.
Not so.. A lady called Brandi Gore Dickerson has finally let the Genie out of the Cricut design studio bag. She is a veteran scrapbooker, Cricut design studio teacher and she has put together a comprehensive manual, video and screenshots package that will "step by step" enable you to get the most from your Cricut design studio.
Anyway, enough babble from me. Click here and see for yourself.
Enjoy your new found skills.
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I'm yet to hear anybody disagree but a few comments I've heard include "I've mastered the basics of Cricut design studio, but how do I progress from here" and "I've figured out how to do so much with Cricut design studio but I know it can do so much more". "Where can I find help?".
The truth is it can do so much more. With the proper guidance you will have mastered Cricut design studio in no time at all leaving you to design and create instead of puzzle and pull your hair out.
"So where can I find this mystical guidance" you ask. "I've read the manual and apart from the basics I'm on my own" you cry.
Not so.. A lady called Brandi Gore Dickerson has finally let the Genie out of the Cricut design studio bag. She is a veteran scrapbooker, Cricut design studio teacher and she has put together a comprehensive manual, video and screenshots package that will "step by step" enable you to get the most from your Cricut design studio.
Anyway, enough babble from me. Click here and see for yourself.
Enjoy your new found skills.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Cricut Expression - Worth the Money?
The Cricut Expression is selling like hot cakes online! What's all the fuss about? Here I will give you a quick list of the most notable features, and help you decide if the Cricut cutter really cuts it!
* The Cricut Expression is a very sophisticated crafting machine, in comparison to Cricut Create and the Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter. The first thing that strikes you is how big this new model is, in terms of its size.
* It has been manufactured by a team of experienced experts with the sole purpose of cutting letters, phrases, and shapes in proper sizes through the usage of the 12 inches x 24 inches cutting mat.
* This wonderful electronic model can do different types of paper cuttings like vellum and even vinyl. Crafters can easily cut paper into small .25 inch pieces, and up to 12 inches x 24 inches.
* Different designs with a wide range of shapes can be made through this sophisticated device.
* It is loaded with different features like Plantin school book font and Accent Essential type cartridges, inclusive of the 12 x 12 mat for cutting purposes.
* Cricut clearly designed Expression with schools and teachers in mind. This machine would be popular installed in the class room, there's no doubt about that!
* The latest model produces an impressively large number of different paper cuts. However, crafters interested in shaping dices measuring less than 51/2 inches can still opt for the Cricut.
* The main drawback may be that some crafters find it tricky to make adequate space for the installation of the cutting machine, due to its bulky casing.
* As well as the core features, you also get welcome bonuses like, Auto Fill, Mix 'n Match, Fit to Page, Flip and Fit to Length etc. This upgraded model is also loaded with the Accent Cartridge which will certainly develop the quality of scrapbook layouts.
* With the neat Flip option, you can monitor the picture or graph changing its directions. This is more fun than it sounds!
* The Center Point system is a real time saver. It assists users to set the blade on the actual center marking of the photo or image, and then trims the specific area on the photo for you - very handy.
* The multi-cut mechanism enables the device to cut thick sized chipboard much deeper than before.
* The Line Return setting helps to fix the blade to the next line when performing deep cuts.
* In addition, the Mat Size system will allow the user to set 12 inches x 24 inches or 12 inches x 12 inches .
* If you do not have a computer at home, Cricut Expression can be used effectively as a stand-alone machine. But if you want to feel its full potential, I suggest investing in the Design Studio software. The machine and the software combined give you a huge pallet of crafting options.
* If you already own a previous model, you'll be glad to know that your "old" cartridges will work with this latest cutter from Cricut.
I highly recommend you give the Cricut Expression a try. It has lifted the quality of my craft projects to a new level, and produces very satisfying results time after time.
To learn more about Cricut Expression, and some great tips for finding discount Cricut supplies, visit Alison's Scrapbook Site today.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alison_Jeffers
* The Cricut Expression is a very sophisticated crafting machine, in comparison to Cricut Create and the Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter. The first thing that strikes you is how big this new model is, in terms of its size.
* It has been manufactured by a team of experienced experts with the sole purpose of cutting letters, phrases, and shapes in proper sizes through the usage of the 12 inches x 24 inches cutting mat.
* This wonderful electronic model can do different types of paper cuttings like vellum and even vinyl. Crafters can easily cut paper into small .25 inch pieces, and up to 12 inches x 24 inches.
* Different designs with a wide range of shapes can be made through this sophisticated device.
* It is loaded with different features like Plantin school book font and Accent Essential type cartridges, inclusive of the 12 x 12 mat for cutting purposes.
* Cricut clearly designed Expression with schools and teachers in mind. This machine would be popular installed in the class room, there's no doubt about that!
* The latest model produces an impressively large number of different paper cuts. However, crafters interested in shaping dices measuring less than 51/2 inches can still opt for the Cricut.
* The main drawback may be that some crafters find it tricky to make adequate space for the installation of the cutting machine, due to its bulky casing.
* As well as the core features, you also get welcome bonuses like, Auto Fill, Mix 'n Match, Fit to Page, Flip and Fit to Length etc. This upgraded model is also loaded with the Accent Cartridge which will certainly develop the quality of scrapbook layouts.
* With the neat Flip option, you can monitor the picture or graph changing its directions. This is more fun than it sounds!
* The Center Point system is a real time saver. It assists users to set the blade on the actual center marking of the photo or image, and then trims the specific area on the photo for you - very handy.
* The multi-cut mechanism enables the device to cut thick sized chipboard much deeper than before.
* The Line Return setting helps to fix the blade to the next line when performing deep cuts.
* In addition, the Mat Size system will allow the user to set 12 inches x 24 inches or 12 inches x 12 inches .
* If you do not have a computer at home, Cricut Expression can be used effectively as a stand-alone machine. But if you want to feel its full potential, I suggest investing in the Design Studio software. The machine and the software combined give you a huge pallet of crafting options.
* If you already own a previous model, you'll be glad to know that your "old" cartridges will work with this latest cutter from Cricut.
I highly recommend you give the Cricut Expression a try. It has lifted the quality of my craft projects to a new level, and produces very satisfying results time after time.
To learn more about Cricut Expression, and some great tips for finding discount Cricut supplies, visit Alison's Scrapbook Site today.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alison_Jeffers
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