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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
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Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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 Posted - Jan 02 2019 : 4:40:23 PM
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So ladies, I have owned this Cricut Explore Air 2 for over 2 years now and still have no idea how it works. I have looked on Utube for videos and online instructions, but now I feel like it was a waste of money. Do any of you have this machine and if so how is it working out for you? Help in Staten Island
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2019 : 09:57:23 AM
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I bought the Cricut Expression-2, quit a few years ago and I hardly used it. I got the Cricut Maker last year and I love it. It can get frustrating sometimes though, especially considering they hardly give you any instructions at all. I love Cricut Design Space and I subscribe to Cricut Access. You can get thousands of copy right free images through Cricut Access, I think it's so worth it. I have made tiles with the vinyl, cards, cut outs, and flowers with my Maker so far.
hugs,
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jan 04 2019 : 10:19:56 AM
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Marcy, is the Cricut Maker the latest machine? I'm sorry I bought the Air 2. It seems you enjoy the Maker better.
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2698 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
2698 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2019 : 09:33:13 AM
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Yes, the Maker is the newest machine. The Maker is even supposed to cut wood although I haven't tried it yet. I know trying to use the Cricut can be frustrating, there are times when I would love to fling mine across the room! If you have any questions, please ask away and I will help if I can.
Farmgirl #170
FGOTM August 2012
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jan 08 2019 : 06:06:59 AM
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I've had a Cricut for years. I started with the original machine where you had to plug in the cartridges - now I have one where you have to use the Cricut Design Space and be online to use it.
It took some time to get used to the design space software but I use the heck out of it now.
Is the software what you are struggling with? I'll have to research that particular model more.
I would say that starting simple at first and then growing your comfort level is best. Not sure what projects you are trying to tackle?
I've found that if I need a particular image - 9 times out of 10 I can just google it. Like I needed a birthday cake image recently, didn't own one, so I googled "birthday cake svg" and when I found one I liked I saved it my computer and then uploaded it to the design space. Love that I can do that!!!
Happy to chat about this more! The Cricut is SUCH a great tool and can do so much - but I totally get the learning curve. Once you are over that hump you will be off and flying I think - hoping there is not something about your particular model that I am not aware of that is an issue!!! |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jan 12 2019 : 08:24:12 AM
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Jaime, I'm not computer wise so it's hard for me to understand this. LOL, I have a hard time resizing etc. I'm a mess LOL
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2019 : 06:50:35 AM
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It's a snowy day here in the North East so I thought I would take my Cricut out of the closet and attempt to make something creative. Wish me luck lol
Put your hair up in a bun, drink some coffee and handle it.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2019 : 4:28:26 PM
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I have an old Cricut machine, that uses the little pop in cartridges... I noticed our Joanns Fabric store no longer carries the little cartridges...
I have about 5 of the cartridges... but I use it so rarely, so no biggie...
Mostly I use it for Letterers and Numbers...
Boy-o-boy am I a slug! lol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jan 19 2019 : 11:44:49 AM
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Grace, still working it out LOL....I may just give it away
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2019 : 08:13:10 AM
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I found a tutorial for beginners that seem a little more easier to understand. Hopefully, I can try something with this. LOL
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