- Electronic cutting machine for scrapbooks, classroom decor, signage, and more
- Cartridge system requires no computer; cuts from 1 inch to 5-1/2 inches
- Item is Model 290001 (contains Locker Talk cartridge and cutting mat) and comes with George and Basic Shapes cartridges.
- Cuts letters, shapes, or phrases in a variety of sizes from a variety of materials
- Measures 17-4/5 by 9-2/3 by 12-8/9 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Craft enthusiasts will love the portability and convenience of this electronic cutting machine. With a carrying handle and weighing just 9 pounds, the portable unit can be taken along when traveling or to scrap-booking parties with friends. Ideal for greeting cards, scrapbooks, and other paper crafts, the machine uses a cartridge-based system (no computer required) for cutting thousands of beautiful letters, shapes, and phrases in a variety of sizes and styles with just the touch of a button. Simply attach the material to be cut to the included self-adhesive cutting mat, load it into the machine, insert the cartridge, make a cutting selection, and press cut. The machine will quickly and electronically cut out the desired letter, shape, or phrase in seconds. It can cut characters from 1 to 5-1/2 inches tall and 11-1/2 inches wide from a variety of materials including vellum, paper, cardstock, and vinyl. Customize the cartridge content in up to six different ways for thousands of variations. Accessories include the George and Basic Shapes cartridge, the Locker Talk cartridge, a 6-by-12-inch cutting mat, power adapter, and user manuals. The cutting machine measures 17-4/5 by 9-2/3 by 12-8/9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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The Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter is a portable machine that cuts letters, shapes, and phrases at the touch of a button. Without the need for a computer, the Cricut machine can cut characters from 1 inch up to 5-1/2 inch tall from a variety of materials, including vellum, paper, cardstock, and vinyl. The Cricut machine uses lightweight cartridges to cut complete font or shape sets. The machine is also easy to use. Simply place your paper on the cutting mat, load it into the machine, insert your cartridge, make your cutting selection, and press cut. The machine will quickly cut out the desired letter, shape, or phrase in seconds! This portable cutter weighs only 9 pounds and has a handle for convenient transportation. Comes bundled with the George and Basic Shapes cartridge, Locker Talk cartridge, and 1 6 by 12 inch cutting mat, 1 power adapter, and user manuals.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this product on a deal and a whim. I didn't expect to think it was SO COOL!!! I've looked at many "scrapbooking" gadgets and hate the commercialism that goes with a craft that started as a leftover way to archive. I've been "papercrafting" for decades, way before the modern "scrapbook" and "papercraft" fads. But the more I saw online about this machine, the more I was intrigued. So, once it arrived I unpacked it and within a half hour I was turning out letters. There is a tiny learning curve that amounts to calibrating the machine for what you want it to do, but the machine is intuitive, useful, versatile and fast. I can't believe how quickly it turns out phrases that would have taken me days to cut out by hand.
I love it, I'm hooked, my only complaint is that the supplies and cartridges are so expensive that the expendable and disposable nature makes me have to be extremely cautious about what I choose to purchase. As an artist I do not have the disposable income to make mistakes. But I love this Cricut... chirp!
I love it, I'm hooked, my only complaint is that the supplies and cartridges are so expensive that the expendable and disposable nature makes me have to be extremely cautious about what I choose to purchase. As an artist I do not have the disposable income to make mistakes. But I love this Cricut... chirp!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I received my Cricut for a Christmas gift 2 yrs ago and have tried using it several times since then for many things and I just don't care for it. You have to use fairly thin or lightweight cardstock to get it to cut all the way through and lift crisp and cleanly from the sticky paper, even after increasing the depth of the cutter blade, etc. I keep going back to it thinking that the more I play with it and get used to it, the more I'll like it. It's just not happening and it just sits in the corner of my craft room, unused. I'm going to try to sell it. It's a shame, too, because I have 6 cartridges to go with it. I really like my other die cut machines better, especially my Wizard, which not only cuts, but embosses, as well. My mother-in-law has the Cricut, too, and loves it. Seems to be a personal choice. I would recommend you try using a friend's or one at a scrapbook store before you put out the money to be sure you're going to like it and use it.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this because I wanted to use it with the $75 Sure Cuts Alot software. The reason I wanted to use it with this software is because you can download any image, font, etc from the internet to use without any additional cost to you and you can also cut smaller than the 1" the machine with cartridge will allow. So, this machine along with the Sure Cuts Alot software, I recommend, but not the machine alone, only because of how pricey the cartridges are.
Now for my complaints...The Cricut Create and Expression machines will allow you to cut smaller than 1" with the cartridges, but for some reason, this machine doesn't. The other complaint I have about these machines is that the mats lose their stick, pretty quickly. I've read about ways to make them sticky again, but have yet to try them.
Also, you really need the spatula with this machine. It would be really hard to get the project off of the mat without it. The Cricut tool kit is also very nice to have, but not as important as the spatula. I think the machine should come with a spatula, but it doesn't, so you should really invest in that as well. I hope this helps. Happy crafting=)
Now for my complaints...The Cricut Create and Expression machines will allow you to cut smaller than 1" with the cartridges, but for some reason, this machine doesn't. The other complaint I have about these machines is that the mats lose their stick, pretty quickly. I've read about ways to make them sticky again, but have yet to try them.
Also, you really need the spatula with this machine. It would be really hard to get the project off of the mat without it. The Cricut tool kit is also very nice to have, but not as important as the spatula. I think the machine should come with a spatula, but it doesn't, so you should really invest in that as well. I hope this helps. Happy crafting=)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Works well for SMALL projects.
I first bought this cricut because of the affordable price. Since then, I have upgraded to the Cricut Expression and Cricut Cake. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Josephine
So excited...and I'm not a Scrapbooker
I have absolutely zero interest in scrapbooking. I know crazy right, buying something geared towards scrapbooking. I used a friends for my daughter's party. Read more
Published 8 months ago by yodler71
Great product, but Cricut needs to be more accomodating of 3rd-party...
This cutter does exactly what it is meant to do--cut out letters and shapes in sizes ranging from 1" to 5.5". I bought this for my wife. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jared Cooper
SCRAPBOOK HEAVEN!
I love the cricut, all of them. Seriously AMAZING! I cant seem to put it away. my scrapbook went from awesome.. to TOTALLY AMAZING! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nicole Wilson
Sweet machine
The Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter with 2 Cartridges is fantastic. Bought this for my wife for Christmas. Very easy to use. Read more
Published on February 5, 2010 by Sanford Collins
Great product if you're not technology challenged
I bought this during the Lightning Deals and got a great deal but my girlfriend had to show me how to use it. Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by Matthew Odell
I love it having a blast with it,
I found it to be very intellegent when it comes to the cutting part so that it doesnt destroy the images, and larger is better. bye for now.
Published on July 2, 2009 by Sharon M. Mcmaugh
Good Machine For Making Detailed Cuts - Recommended
The Cricut Personal Cutting Machine is a very easy to use die cutter. It is a great choice for making crafts, signs, and scrapbooking much more professional looking. Read more
Published on June 22, 2009 by C. F. Hill
fun and creative
it keeps my grandchildren busy i cut they paste keeps them learning and away from the tv for a while
Published on May 3, 2009 by Yvonne Mercado
not for lassroom use
This might work for scrap-booking but I needed letters smaller than 1" and there is no available cartridges for block elementary letters.
Published on April 29, 2009 by T. VanWagner
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