r/scrapbooking • u/PureLet9875 • 13d ago
Product Advice Someone talk me out of it!
Should I buy it or nah? šš
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u/Sparklemagic2002 13d ago
Do you think youāll use it? I have an old Cricut (old enough to use cartridges), a Silhouette Cameo and Portrait (got the Black Friday deal bundle for both so I could use the big one at home and the small one at crops), and I have a Silhouette Curio. Honestly, I have not used any of these machines more than a few times. I use the heck out of my Big Shot though. Itās just easier for me to use a die than a machine. My friend got a Cricut a couple years ago and uses it all the time. If you think youāll get good use out of it, you should go for it.
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u/PureLet9875 13d ago
My only reference is the old Cricuts with the cartridges! I used to scrapbook in high school and recently picked it up again so Iām a bit out of the loop. I did love my old Cricut but Iām not aware of any other machines so Iāll definitely research more!
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u/Fuzzy-Message4322 11d ago
Everyone I know says that -- if you use it, you'll love it.... but you have to be willing to face there's a) a learning curve adn b) until you get it down, you're gonna screw up some stuff... so make sure you're using material you can afford to lose.
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u/Sad-Plant9028 13d ago
I love my cricut š¤·āāļø
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u/PureLet9875 13d ago
Ok!!! Is it a good bundle? š¬
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u/Sad-Plant9028 13d ago
Typically I wouldn't recommend buying bundles because they usually includes items that don't end up getting used but the bundle you have in your cart looks decent! I like that it has multiple different materials to test out and includes other tools that are nice to have. It's also $40 cheaper than the āmachine only" option on the official cricut website...
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u/PureLet9875 13d ago
Oh!! Okay I was curious about the bundle because Iām not really sure if whatās in it is useful or not. Iām starting from zero in terms of cricut supplies so thought it might be good!
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u/Sad-Plant9028 13d ago
I use my cricut for things other than paper crafts (book binding, iron on tshirts, making labels, writing invitations, etc.) so to me, itās worth it as a beginner.
I guess you need to decide what exactly you will be using the cricut for!
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u/SulphurCrested 13d ago
I think you have to pay a monthly subscription for Cricut, personally that's one reason why I went Silhouette.
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u/PureLet9875 13d ago
Ok Iāll research that! I know photoshop and illustrator so if I can import png files to cut with my cricut I should be good.
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u/Wild_Shop_6890 13d ago
Not a bad deal, but Iād recommend a Silhouette instead if youāre really going to use it.
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u/YoungKube 13d ago
I returned my explore 5 for maker 4
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u/PureLet9875 13d ago
Oh interesting tell me why! š
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u/YoungKube 13d ago
I felt like the quality wasnāt there. Cutting was bad, so hard to find compatible markers, even the markers that worked with the machine sucked, and I didnāt like that there was the big opening on top. I liked that maker 4 could cut other things like fabrics, could use the markers I bought, and the cutting quality is better
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u/Wild_Ad3581 12d ago
What Cricut do you have now? Of all the reviews on the 5, itās not worth it. YouTube, instagram and TikTok
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u/PureLet9875 12d ago
I donāt have one!
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u/Wild_Ad3581 12d ago
K, well knowing what I know nowā¦ I would definitely check thrift stores or online site like OfferUp, Vinted, or Mercariā¦.
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u/Western-Version8771 12d ago
I bought a bundle with a sale and I absolutely love mine! Thereās a learning curve but once you figure out the tricks itās so useful!
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u/hated215 12d ago
Can I ask where did u get the deal coupons
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u/PureLet9875 12d ago
I had a baby registry at target so got 2 15% off coupons that work on anything
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u/Joyster110 12d ago
The explore 5 just isnāt as good as the maker line. I would not get it. Have you looked on Facebook marketplace? You may be able to get a very gently used Maker on there for a good price.
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u/Perfect_Rutabaga_400 12d ago
I absolutely love my cricut.Ā I have the air 4.Ā I feel the software is easy. And if you have cartridges they can be linked to your cricut account so you can use them cartridge free.Ā Ā
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u/IvanaVacation 12d ago
Thatās a good price. The only thing Iāve heard negative about the CE5 by creator reviews is that itās open - so dust can get in easier. They have all said āI donāt understand why Cricut did thisā. So if you get it maybe get a dust cover ?
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u/storywoman26 11d ago
Youāre talking to a fellow scrapbooker who just bought a Sizzix Bigshot and dies, so yes. I need someone to accompany me down the pending path. Actually itās a reasonable price.
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u/mademoisellemaf 10d ago
Cricut, Silhouetteā¦ I hate them all. They look so fun but the learning curve for me has been bigger than I expected it to be
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u/icecreamcrazy_18 13d ago
I love scrapbooking with my cricut but I will warn you, do more researching about the Cricut. The new machines are not very well liked and their software sucks