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good for you Katie, resistance is hard, I've never bought anything on there as I dont normally watch. alot of stuff I wanted too. here is my expereince just with plain cricut and a big shot. ......after years and years of not buying ALL the toys my friends and internet friends did this happened.....I went to a crop got to use a cricut and was hooked. months went buy, bought one of the original machines at half price. one cartridge.....months before I bought another cart and then started to use it....only to find it actually was time consumming for me. I could stamp and do a title faster than cut out, pick off the sticky mat, add adhesive and line those letters up. of course online everyone going on and on about the alterations dies and nesties and such.... well go out and buy the big shot. once again have to buy more and more extra things. how many of one thing does a person use anyway? a Flower or a birdcage??? and with some of these things you end up using things to justify buying them, I am starting to appreciate more and more doing it the time honored way--make it yourself. I was at a crop recently where at least two of the women constantly used their cricuts for everything on the pages. they got no more pages done than I did and frankly all the cutouts were maybe layered but no personal touches on them..... that is where the artistry come ins for me. I want to ink the edges make my own 3-d flowers etc. if I wanted some one elses artwork I would buy pre-made pages like anther one did in that group. oh I take that back.......shhe would then put stickles all over EVERY page. AAAAAGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!
I dont want to knock any product or machine. and certainly not my fellow stamper?scrappers , everything has its use but please use your creativity along with it. when the extrasfor the "TOYS" cost as much as they do is it really worth it?
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I recently purchased a pumpkin box SVG pattern for use in my Cricut Expression. The finished project has many layers ... the box base, eye, nose, mouth, teeth, stem, etc. When I import the svg file into my SCAL software, all the pieces are on one pattern. Is there a way to separate the different pieces so that I can cut them individually in the different card stock colors I want to use?
I don't know if this is the best way but I had something similar and I opened the file, deleted the pieces I didn't want and then saved the layout with the name and color (Like: orange pumpkin). I reopened the file and did the same thing for the next color and saved that layout as well (black pumpkin).
I would love to hear if there is a quicker way.
I've tried various keywords to search an answer for this question but had no luck so I apologize if it's been asked/answered.
I have a cricut create and wanted to use the "stretch your imagination" cartridge to make basically a rectangular mat (using the shadow feature to make the mat and the frame is a bit fancy, not just a plain rectangle but you get the picture)-I need it to be about 6 inches long. I've tried cutting in landscape and in portrait but it just doesn't want to cut the rectangle with the long edge down the 12 inch side of the mat. I just keep getting a message that the "character won't fit". Seems like there should be a way to have the character rotated 90 degrees so it will fit lengthwise on the mat. Am I just trying to do something that the cartridge won't do? I mean, I imagine if you wanted to make a giant 8 inch word you'd have to have each letter printed longways on the mat.....
I hope my question makes sense!!
thanks in advance for any tips!
Try this. Select all. Right click and choose ungroup. ...
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I don't know if this is the best way but I had something similar and I opened the file, deleted the pieces I didn't want and then saved the layout with the name and color (Like: orange pumpkin) ....
Thank you for letting me know about the deal of the day. I ordered the bundle and it arrived yesterday. The shipping was excellent and veryfast. My Gypsy did not work, but I called Provo Craft and they are sending a new Gypsy. The customer service was very good. I had to hold for awhile but it wasn't that bad. I am looking forward to getting the Gypsy replaced. It was not Cowboom's problem, just once in a while things things get sent out and don't work. I was happy Provo Craft is making it right.
I am looking for thr I Love You a Latte cartridge. Anyone know where I might find one to purchase?
Walmart usually carries the Lite cartridges, have you tried there? Provo Craft may get more in stock, it's not that old. Good luck, it's a fun one, I use it a lot for my daughter and friends.......
I finally took the plunge and ordered a Cricut Expressions thru Walmart. I paid 248 for the machine, tools, spatula, 2 cartridges and the Design Studio. Is that a good price? I hope I didn't make a mistake in getting it with the Design Studio since after reading the thread it doesn't look like it will be of much use, since you can't cut with it. It says to use a third party like SCAL which is being sued. Are there other 3rd parties out there? What do I look for? Also, I see that there are instructional videos, should I invest in one? I also added some other cartridges and the 12 x 12 cutting mats. Is there anything else I need to get started? Should get it around Nov 1, can't wait!
So, did I waste my money on the Design Studio? Can you cut the cartridges you own without the Design Studio?
I myself bouth the design studio software before I discovered Make the Cut. You can use the design studio software to manipulate the file shapes, but nothing like Make the Cut. My advice is to play with your software and discover what it can do for you. You can only use the shapes of the cartridges that you have, but you can certainly cut using the software. Also, you don't necessarily NEED to use the design studio to cut your images. You can simply plug in a cartridge into the Cricut, select an image, select the size of the image you want to cut, select the pressure and speed based on what type of paper you'll be cutting, then press cut. If you love the cartridges you purchased, then you won't be disappointed. Have fun with it. Hope this helps.
The option I love about Design Studio is the weld feature. You can use it to join letters together so you do not have to paste them separately on your project. I did not pay much for my design studio so it was worth it just to have that option. I don't think you wasted your money. You will enjoy the machine and all the extras you have. You will love having the 12 x 12 rather than the 6 x 12 mat. Don't worry, have fun!!!!
I use my Design Studio with my Cricut all the time and love it. I think you got a good deal. Watch the prices on the cartridges like anything else. I buy a lot of mine on cricutmachine.com. I watch for specials. I just got 3 cartrides for $40 with shipping. They have a special going on right now.
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Thank you all for your input. I get to pick up my cricut expression today, it only took like 3 days to get it at Walmart and I'm so excited! I can't wait to play this weekend!
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So, did I waste my money on the Design Studio? Can you cut the cartridges you own without the Design Studio?
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Has anyone had any problems with Cricut's new Craft Room? I have tried to update the firmware on my Expression so I can cut, but I keep getting a failure error at the end of the update. I tried calling Provocraft a few times, but am always on hold forever. I thought maybe someone here might have a suggestion. Thanks in advance.
Did you check the community board they have a list of update info for each model? I have an E2 and cut fine this morning and did an update over the weekend.
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Did you check the community board they have a list of update info for each model? I have an E2 and cut fine this morning and did an update over the weekend.
Thanks. I haven't checked it since last week. I will check it out again.
Ok. I have another Cricut question. I have been trying to log onto the Cricut message boards so I can post some artwork, but every time I try to log in, it tells me my email address and password are not valid. But when I go to the main Cricut page I am able to log in just fine. Then when I click the message board link (after I am logged in), it tells me I am not logged in and when I enter my info again, it again says it is not valid.
Has anyone else had this problem? Any suggestions? TIA.
i went there after reading this this morning and have nothing but computer messes since so be careful.
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I'm so glad you mentioned this. I have had problems with my PC since I went into the CCR which is still in beta version. Don't think I'll use the CCR until it is in 'final' version.
I'm also having an issue with my Gypsy since I did the last update. It is not working correctly and I keep getting a message' your gypsy may not cut correctly...' I've updated and re-updated the G two times. I'm annoyed because I never had a problem with my G until this last update. Darn PC.
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I just purchased a cricut with the George Cartridge. It will not cut!! I have used a couple cricutes that belong to my friends. I have the pressure set on max..speed max and the blade at max. I am trying to cut SU cardstock. I have tried lighter weight cardstock, even some really light weight background paper. Should I invest in a new blade? Or return it to Mikes!
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It appears, I even checked as to the appearance as I adjusted the blade, and it moved up and down accordingly
So if you press cut the blade doesn't reach the paper at all or it scores it but not cuts it through?
Can you see the blade dropping down ready to cut?
I would return it before too much time went by if I couldn't get it working quickly. Does yours look like this picture?
Is the arrow facing the front? If you push on the nib on the top, it will drop the blade. To reinsert, push it down and carefully put the blade back into it. If all that didn't work, I'd return it and exchange it for another one.
Yes, it only scores, and yes the placement looks like the photo. I will try to reinsert the blade and will let you know. Thank you stampers for all your suggestions
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hi, just getting started using my cricut. Trying to cut the basketball hoop out of the everyday paper dolls. Has anyone else had trouble with this? I push the clothes tab for basketball, then the shift tab since the hoop is in the upper right corner and then the accessories 3 tab. It tells me 4 is off and I don't even see an accessories 4 and when I push cut I get the whole basketball stand. Thanks for any help.
Yes, it only scores, and yes the placement looks like the photo. I will try to reinsert the blade and will let you know. Thank you stampers for all your suggestions
Sorry no more ideas on your problem, all I can think of.
Let us know how it works out
I am thinking of purchasing a Cricut Expression and was wondering if anyone can tell
me if all Expression models have a usb port for connecting to the computer?
yes they do that is how you update the firmware and use Cricut craft room (well they supply the cord so the shape is different can't use standard USB cord) Good Luck!
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I am thinking of purchasing a Cricut Expression and was wondering if anyone can tell
me if all Expression models have a usb port for connecting to the computer?
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