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Old 02-18-2008, 08:11 AM   #1
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Guess what I bought!!!!!!

Well I was soooo excited yesterday but with the boards being down I couldn't post my excitement! I decided I would go to Michaels to use my 50% coupon. I didn't find much info about the Cricut vs the Cuttlebug like I was looking for. So when at the store I asked someone and she did explain what she knew to me. I still don't know what the difference is really . Well, I purchased a Cuttlebug. I really, really, really wanted the Cricut but of course you can't use the coupon for it. I asked the manager if I could use it on the Cuttlebug because I was a provo craft product and he said yes he would allow it. So it was $79. then 50% off!!!! Woooohoooooo I also bought a pack of dies, birthday to use to make DD's invites for her party.

So now I know someone posted (I think) that you could use different brand dies on this machine as well. What other dies can I use and what materials if any besides paper? What types of paper work the best with it. I haven't taken it out yet to use but I plan on it when the kids are in school this week.
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Well I was soooo excited yesterday but with the boards being down I couldn't post my excitement! I decided I would go to Michaels to use my 50% coupon. I didn't find much info about the Cricut vs the Cuttlebug like I was looking for. So when at the store I asked someone and she did explain what she knew to me. I still don't know what the difference is really . Well, I purchased a Cuttlebug. I really, really, really wanted the Cricut but of course you can't use the coupon for it. I asked the manager if I could use it on the Cuttlebug because I was a provo craft product and he said yes he would allow it. So it was $79. then 50% off!!!! Woooohoooooo I also bought a pack of dies, birthday to use to make DD's invites for her party.

So now I know someone posted (I think) that you could use different brand dies on this machine as well. What other dies can I use and what materials if any besides paper? What types of paper work the best with it. I haven't taken it out yet to use but I plan on it when the kids are in school this week.
You can use Sizzlets, Quickuts and Sizzix origanels (any of the sizzix famliy can be used) Your manual should tell you what to use for each. As for paper any will do. Enjoy your new toy.
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DH bought me a Cricut for Christmas. I'm sure I'm going to love it, but I haven't been scrapping much so I haven't used it
I saw some really cute Cuttlebug dies the other day -- Mickey in a sleigh for starters. Wonder if DD8 needs her own cutting system ?
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I have the Cricut and love the flexibility you have to change the size of what you are cutting. I have the Mickey and Friends, Mickey Font, and both princess cartridges. They all have so many fun things. The pictures on the back of the box is just the tip of the ice berg of all it can do. I just pre-ordered the Pooh and Friends cartridge and can't wait to get it. If you love Disney and scrapbooking they are well worth the money. Look on eBay, you can find them much cheaper than ACMoore or Michael's.
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