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.

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