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Okay, so I've been thinking about finally breaking down and joining the ranks of the truly scrapbooking-obsessed (hehehe) by buying a die cutting machine.
I am thinking about the Epic Six because I don't care much if I have to hand crank and the Epic takes quick kuts and sizziks dies and embossing plates.
But still, the cricut can do different sizes....I don't know if I can justify the expense though. But I can also rent cartridges from a local store for the cricut...
I have the original Cricut, and I love it. I previously had a Sizzix which I used a lot, but it isn't very versatile. For the money, the Cricut is a much better deal. The original Cricut machine isn't that expensive, and I think in the long run you would use it much more. Plus if you have friends with a Cricut, you can borrow each other's cartridges.
To cut down on cost, I bought mine on-line from a reputable discount seller (including warranty) and I split the cost of a bundle with a friend (since my friend and I usually go to scrapbooking events together).
Go with a Cricut...much more versitile. If you can rent cartridges you are in an even better position!
J
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I love the versatility of the Cricut. Especially for page titles, where it's easy to tell how tall you want letters but equally easy to misjudge how wide they'll be. I end up recutting more often than I'd like to admit.
If you can rent cartridges, I wouldn't even think twice about it.
I have a lot of Sizzix supplies but I also "went in on" a cricut bundle with some friends. The Cricut is so much better. It does so much more, is easy to use, and much easier to store and transport. Bringing all of the sizzix to a crop is a pain, they are so heavy and takes a long time to use. The cricut is far superior. I'm thinking of getting my own cricut because I don't get to "babysit" it as much as I'd like.
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I would say cricut for sure. Also, consider a program like Make the Cut. You can use it with your cricut, it is about $70.00 or less on sale. It cuts down dramatically on the number of cartridges that you "need". Now I don't know if Cricut will ever find a way to block the program or not but so far I have loved MTC and really don't see a need to purchase any more cartridges unless it is something that I really must have because I love it so much.
I love the Cricut...truly do...but I have to say there are so many times that no one feels like digging it out, plugging it in, and finding out that the blade needs replaced. I have the Big Kick by Sizzix and it's perfect for quick cutting. Plus all those wonderful coupons at JoAnn's and Michael's can't be applied to Cricut, but they do work on Sizzix!
I would say cricut for sure. Also, consider a program like Make the Cut. You can use it with your cricut, it is about $70.00 or less on sale. It cuts down dramatically on the number of cartridges that you "need". Now I don't know if Cricut will ever find a way to block the program or not but so far I have loved MTC and really don't see a need to purchase any more cartridges unless it is something that I really must have because I love it so much.
I have Make the Cut and really love it. Very easy to use. And allows me to cut stuff that isn't on carts.
I have a Cricut expression and I it! I have several of the Disney Cartridges and they are awesome. A little difficult because the pieces are small, but well worth it in the end.
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I did go ahead and order a cricut, thanks everyone for your input!!!
I went with the create. I ordered it off ebay and it hasn't come yet but I noticed that cartridges were on sale at Joanne's yesterday, so I got the Disney Dreams Come True one and another one for $34.99 each.
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it! I have several of the Disney Cartridges and they are awesome. A little difficult because the pieces are small, but well worth it in the end.
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