Weddingbee boards

So if you're anything like me, and you've been secretly coveting the Cricut but just couldn't justify the cost, get your bottom to Michaels, because they're having a great sale on them!  I just bought the Cricut Create for $179 (originally $299) and the original Cricut is just $99 (originally $199)!!!

I have no idea how to use it, but i know I can't wait to!  

@ miss apricot: so from what i understand, the create has all the functionality of the expression, but in a more compact size.  sometimes i do wish i got the expression, because its capable of cutting bigger areas and that means your paper goes further even if you are cutting smaller bits (because you can tile things to fit and have less wasted scrap) but even in hindsight, I dont think i could justify the difference in cost. 

i just used the cricut to make enclosures for my save the date magnets since i didnt like the idea of a naked magnet just sitting in an envelope and i LOVE it!   i've yet to use a cartidge with the machine, though.  i purchased the Sure Cuts A Lot program to use in conjunction with my Cricut and its great for people who want to create their own designs/cuts and are illustrator saavy. The SCAL program itself is pretty easy to use but can be frustratingly rudimentary especially for people who are spoiled by CS functionality (i'll admit, i wanted to throw the poor cricut against a wall every now and then) but,in the end, the possibilities it opens up for you and your Cricut make it worthwhile.  

i'm still learning a lot about my cricut and i'm by no means a pro, but i'll eventually be posting a detailed post on how i used it to make my STDs.

Aren't these things amazing???   I have both the cricut expression and the cuttle bug.   I simply love the embosser features on the cuttle bug.   I spent hours in front of it last week finishing my invitations.   You have to be careful though, once you buy one, then you buy another and another and it just gets crazy.