The Cricut Expression – Value for Money?
The Cricut Expression from Provo Craft is very well known amongst scrapbookers and paper crafters. Out of the three cutting machines in the Cricut line, the original, Create and Expression, the Expression seems to be the most popular. There are a few important differences between the original machine and the Expression which this article will look at.
The purpose of the machines is the same – to cut out images and fonts chosen from cartridges that slot into the machines. Save time, loose the scissors and get creative with your scrapbooks, home decorating, homemade greeting cards and any other paper craft projects you might have. The accuracy of the blades is far superior to cutting by hand, the technology is exemplary. An added bonus is that the Cricut Expression can also cut out soft plastics and vinyl as well as a range of different types of papers.
Out of the the three machines the Expression is the heaviest and largest so you need to know you have a permanent place it can go; you won’t want to be moving this one around the house like the original. Unlike the original it can take two sized mats, 12 by 24 inch and 12 by 12 inch. A great extra feature is the LCD screen that makes mistakes in cutting a thing of the past as you can see what you have typed and can therefore avoid wasting paper.
As with the other machines the Expression has a keyboard built in for inputting selected cutouts, it does not need a computer to work. The Cricut cartridges fit in all three machines so upgrading or changing machines does not mean you have to change the cartridges too. Each cartridge has a keyboard overlay so that keys match up with the images or letters on the cartridge. There are over 75 cartridges currently available to buy so this means a good selection of varied themes and styles.
If you do not have a Cricut Expression it is a great buy for paper crafters. There are more functions and features on the Expression than the original and you can cut a wider range of sizes. That added to the LCD screen makes it a worthwhile investment. If you own the original and are considering whether to upgrade just think about whether those extra features will meet your crafting demands better and if so go for it!
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