tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post7880801222298303577..comments2023-11-02T07:58:58.590-07:00Comments on Creative Critterz: Die Cut Machine ComparisonsTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00089553130744069522noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-35297262940024645702010-03-08T06:45:15.661-08:002010-03-08T06:45:15.661-08:00I saw your post and the information on the silhoue...I saw your post and the information on the silhouette is outdated. The blades cost $10 unless you need a new housing. The SD machine (pictured in the post) does not always require a computer because you can download files to a SD card, and they have an online store where you can buy files for $.99 each or get a subscription download for $20 for 150 images. Also the silhouette like the wishblade has a pen holder that allows you to use ballpoint pens and certain markers with it. Great comparison of the machinesCorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652007448102791141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-38887897475754126762010-02-23T19:06:04.217-08:002010-02-23T19:06:04.217-08:00Thank you for this article. It has helped so much....Thank you for this article. It has helped so much. Exactly what I was looking for. I am not sure when you wrote this article but I have been hearing more about this Cricut Create. I actually saw it at WalMart today. I don't remember the price though. Hopefully I will find a good deal I am thinking I will be going with a Cricut and the program to do stuff on the computer if I wish. Thanks again.Breannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021584014788610644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-8218885622127005662009-11-06T18:23:25.595-08:002009-11-06T18:23:25.595-08:00Hi! I realize this is an older post but I just fou...Hi! I realize this is an older post but I just found it. I appreciate your comparisons and found them very helpful. I did want to respond to something you asked. In referring to the Cricut Create (I think that's what it's called- the third one) you said it is smaller like the personal Cricut with the capabilities of the Expression. Then you asked why anyone would pay the higher price for this machine instead of just buying the Expression and asked for input if anyone knew. Well, basically I think you answered your own question. Since it makes the larger sizes like the Expression but is more portable like the Personal those are the very reasons some people would be willing to pay more for that. For instance I want the capabilities of the Expression but like the smaller size of the original so for me I would like it. I'm not saying this in a rude way at all so I hope it doesn't come across that way. Just for some the greater portability is worth it. Anyway, thanks for the in depth report and I learned something about each machine that I didn't know before. I have some of them that I never ever took out of the box. Like the Wizard, the Cuttlebug, and recently got the Personal Cricut (thinking it was the same thing as the Expression) so now I'll get the Create I guess. The Cuttlebug I do think I'll take out and try because it looks so easy.shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786466362315255439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-5688232075555208322009-10-08T04:20:03.557-07:002009-10-08T04:20:03.557-07:00Sorry, but I'm still confused! I'm new to ...Sorry, but I'm still confused! I'm new to this, and trying to find a reasonably priced machine to cut letters & numbers of different sizes...do you have any suggestions?Jeninhttp://creativehostess.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-10471091383153853772009-08-02T22:35:46.181-07:002009-08-02T22:35:46.181-07:00I thought it only fitting that a "Ladybug&quo...I thought it only fitting that a "Ladybug" become a follower of Ladybug Land. ;-)<br /><br />Love your blog! Really liked the comparisons of diff. machines. TFS!Ladybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458091980083193080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-72825938015187332492009-02-27T16:12:00.000-08:002009-02-27T16:12:00.000-08:00Hey Ladybug! I didn't realize we were that close ...Hey Ladybug! I didn't realize we were that close to each other.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing this article. I can see why you say what you do on each machine. I am one of those who bought the little bug and then the expression. I do agree that the cartridges are great, but at the same time I find them constricting at times and it does annoy me for a company to have such a wide consumer fanbase and yet ignore those very people who have made the machine a success by continuing to buy their merchandise.<BR/><BR/>I'm someone who wouldn't mind doing my own designs, like what I hear is easily done on the Pazzle. I've not tried Sir Cuts A Lot yet, maybe I will. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for pointing the article out to me.<BR/><BR/>Have fun with your Storybook cartridge on your next meet. It's my favorite of the cartridges, hands down.<BR/>AngeliqueSparkofWhimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16744920788340586907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-3024722281304467522009-02-25T10:07:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:07:00.000-08:00Hi Jeannie!! First of all... THANKS for leaving a...Hi Jeannie!! First of all... THANKS for leaving a comment and your opinion! There have been hundreds of hits on my blog, but only two people (you & Anne) seemed interested enough to leave a comment! LOL!<BR/><BR/>So many people are upset with Provocraft because they don't think they care about their consumer fanbase... but I just can't help it... my name is Tammy and I am a Cricut Addict. I wouldn't even consider another machine. Yes... I know that I don't have to buy cartridges with the other machines... but I LOVE the cartridges! They are easy! I am already so far behind in my scrapbooks that I don't want to have to 'design' all my cuts for my pages! I already take hours just to make one double page layout, seriously! But, when I am in a creative mood and I have the time... I can use SCAL or CDS with my cricut and still do what the other machines allow you to do! Just my opinion! Let me know what you decide to do and how you like it though... I would be interested!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089553130744069522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-90591523322381887322009-02-22T15:00:00.000-08:002009-02-22T15:00:00.000-08:00Dear Ladybug,I really appreciate the time and mone...Dear Ladybug,<BR/>I really appreciate the time and money you have spent reviewing the diecut machines. I have done quite a lot of research also and was considering the Pazzles due to not needing cartridges and the price of $379. I am curious from your post why Pazzle owners are not happy with their purchase. I did find a machine for about $250 called Klic N' Kut that is similar to Pazzles. I found their complete instruction manual at their site and read through it. It's very comprehensive but I can see why some users might think it's too complicated. There are so many choices you can make and you do need a computer. <BR/>Again, thanks for your help!<BR/>Jeannie<BR/>Traverse City, MIJeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104593031389973727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-39550964007434807132009-02-11T08:42:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:42:00.000-08:00I totally agree with you Anne! Thanks for your opi...I totally agree with you Anne! Thanks for your opinion... it is much appreciated!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089553130744069522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926553337476888338.post-5437083671681499192009-02-10T08:37:00.000-08:002009-02-10T08:37:00.000-08:00I will provide my own opinion and I have no affili...I will provide my own opinion and I have no affiliations to any manufacturers.<BR/><BR/>I purchased my first cutter after researching the scrapbook boards and blogs, as well as friends I scrap with. <BR/><BR/>I made the choice based on price and leary I would not use the CRICUT Expression as much as the Original Cricut to justify the price. Well, I now have both machines.<BR/><BR/>I have only praise for the machines. I will say I wish that there were more CRICUT classes offered in the stores. I am learning online from the Ladybug or YouTube videos. <BR/><BR/>Provocraft actually is pretty "crafty" that the instruction portion for their machines are being done by non paid individuals. I just wish there were actual classes to physically take myself too.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239933044129440221noreply@blogger.com