Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Just $197 Shipped (Regularly $300)

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   Alex November 19, 2017 at 12:23 pm MST

   Does anyone know if this is going to be the best price? Or should I wait for Black Friday/cyber Monday?

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   Camilla November 19, 2017 at 12:54 pm MST

   Is it worth it?? What can u make?? Is it expensive to buy the paper| iron on material, etc. I have always wanted one, but not sure if I will use it a lot.

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  Jamiela November 20, 2017 at 9:23 am MST

  Yess defintaley worth it! If you are into crafting and have the spare time then I would say that it is worth it. However, it is time consuming and the cost of supplies can quickly add up. I reonlinemend getting vinyl from websites like 651vinyl.online or from amazon, it is cheaper and better quality than the cricut brand. Iron on vinyl is around $3.25 for a 12 by 12 sheet. Typically I use 1 sheet for 2 projects. I have used my cricut to make cards, design shirts, make gifts, and make decals. Hope this information helps!

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   Wendy November 19, 2017 at 1:26 pm MST

   Any onlinements on this vs a cameo model? I cannot decide which would be easier (more cost effective) for occasional use.

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  Sarah November 22, 2017 at 10:00 am MST

  I found this and it was very helpful to me. It was thorough, and really helped me make my choice!
  https://www.designertrapped.online/silhouette-vs-cricut-review/

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   Kristi November 19, 2017 at 2:33 pm MST

   I just got mine about a month ago and am loving it. I had an older model the expression that you had to buy cartridges for which get really expensive! I am doing thermal cups for Christmas for all of my kids and nieces and nephews with their name on it and something they really like. You can download images off the internet to use which is awesome i no longer have to spend all that money on cartridges. I have downloaded a gymnast, baseball glove, soccerball, basketball, variety of flowers and animals. So far i am loving it. Slowly learning the ways, but i am excited for all the future projects i will use it for as well…if only there was more time in my day….

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  Just passing through November 19, 2017 at 4:27 pm MST

  That’s why I want one. Is the vinyl expensive? Thanks

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  Kristi November 19, 2017 at 5:01 pm MST

  I got a variety pack online of the orical 651 that is reonlineended for outdoor use so they would hold up for very reasonable. I think it was 48 different colors (12×12 sheets) for 25$ or so. The cups do not take very much at all.

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  Jamiela November 20, 2017 at 9:24 am MST

  Iron on vinyl is the most expensive type of vinyl. It is around $3-$4 for a 12 by 12 sheet. But if you conserve the sheet and use the scraps you can use that sheet for multiple projects.

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  Wendy November 19, 2017 at 5:01 pm MST

  Are downloadable images free or what longterm costs do I need to be aware of? Have you used vinyl other than cricut brand? Any heatpress vinyl, cardboard or cardstock etc? Does it accept EPS or any custom graphics? I really can’t decide on benefits of cricut vs cameo now.

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  Jamiela November 20, 2017 at 9:30 am MST

  Hi Wendy! So you can basically download any google image and use it on cricut as long as it is a svg or png. If it is anything other than svg or png then you would need to convert it with a differnent program. You could buy the cricut access membership, however it is not necessary. My favorite HTV vinyl is from the brand Siser. I usually purchase all my vinyl from amazon or 651vinyl.online because it is cheaper than the cricut brand and works better. 651 is a permanent vinyl wheras cricut brand vinyl is not permanent. As for a heatpress, you do not need to buy one, I use just a normal iron and it works perfectely! Cardstock is needed if you are going to use your Cricut for scrapbooking or making cards. It does accept custom graphics as long as you convert it to a svg file.

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  Stephmom24 November 20, 2017 at 11:29 am MST

  Jamiela I have had all of these questions and needed someone wise to advise me! Thank you!

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  Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick) November 19, 2017 at 5:50 pm MST

  Thanks for your feedback Kristi! Super happy to hear you have been enjoying yours!

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   D November 19, 2017 at 4:32 pm MST

   Has anyone see any deals on the Cameo 3?

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   Nina November 19, 2017 at 8:40 pm MST

   According to Cricut.online the Cricut Maker is the one that cuts through more materials, such as some woods, leathers etc. so not even sure wch is overall best

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   Heather November 20, 2017 at 9:33 am MST

   These probably will be on sale more because they have released their heavu duty machine the Cricut Maker. I watched Auntie Tay’s review/onlineparison and if you are working with fabrics, leather or wood the Maker is the machine you will want to purchase.

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   Michelle November 20, 2017 at 3:04 pm MST

   The Air 1 is on the Cricut site for $149.99 (savings of $100) and if you type in freeshipnov you get free shipping. It’s a Black Friday sale. I have several and this is the one I always go back to. I reonlinemend it. It onlinees in blue and purple (orchid).

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