Often, when newer, updated versions of products are released onto the market they overshadow the original design. In the case of the Cricut electronic die cutter, however, this is not so. Provo have released two updates to this product but the original Cricut machine is still going strong, proving to be just what the Arts and Crafts community wants in spite of recent updates.

The main reason for the Cricut’s continuing popularity is its simple usability. Creating a stylish cutout with the Cricut couldn’t be simpler. All users have to do is insert a cartridge into the machine, select a design, and feed the paper or card material into the machine. At the push of a button the design is cut into the material. The number of designs is almost limitless, and almost any material can be cut.

The original Cricut is the smallest of all the Cricut machines and also the lightest, weighing in at only seven pounds. This makes it easy to carry and easy to store, a big advantage in the eyes of crafters, who are often crowded by a bulk of materials and crafting tools. Amateur crafters also appreciate this as they often do not have a dedicated crafting station and work from their dining room tables. The Cricut can be quickly cleared away and stored in a small space without fuss, ideal in an age where both families and their hobbies seem to be taking up more and more space.

The downside to the Cricut’s size is that it limits the size of cutout you can produce. However, the original machine is actually the most precise of all the machines. Cutouts can be created as small as under an inch and to a professional standard, and up to 5 and a half inches. Other Cricut machines, such as the Cricut Expression, are able to cut larger designs, but for precision, the original Cricut is still the best.

Being the smallest Cricut machine available, the original Cricut is also the least expensive. With a suggested price tag as low as $300, choosing an original Cricut machine over the newer versions could save you upwards of $200. The original Cricut is still available at hundreds of stores and on craft and retail websites across the web.

As with all Cricut machines, the original machine uses the fantastic range of Cricut cartridges to provide the designs. All of the cartridges can be used with the original machine so you will never be limited. The cartridges available are endless and offer every type of design, font and image you could ever want. The original Cricut is sold with the George cartridge as standard. This cartridge is a great all-rounder and includes a full font, ten phrases, several shapes, and special features to get you started.

You don’t have to buy the newest model of crafting technology to get the benefits. Sometimes the originals are just as good. OK, so the later Cricut models, like the Cricut Expression and Cricut Create, do have some extra features, but they cost a lot more and you might end up paying for something you don’t need. The fact is that the original Cricut is a classic and is still popular for a very good reason; because it’s just as good as it ever was.

Pronounced like the insect “cricket”, the Cricut is a popular brand that has long been manufacturing the most useful and competitive tools used in scrapbooking that we know in the present. From the line of the famous scrapbooking supply producer Provo Craft, Cricut makes some of the best tools that allow you to make shapes from a variety of materials without the need of a computer to operate. For more than forty years now, Cricut has been very triumphant in redecorating the look of scrapbooking and its model to many scrapbooking aficionados.

The Cricut machines come in different sizes but all these use the same Cricut cartridges. One machine is the cutting machine that alone can already prove the efficiency of Cricut tools. Using the cutting machine, you are assured of finishing any quantity of work in the slightest amount of time. Cricut products would make handcrafting an album very easy. The designing part would not be a problem at all. Cricut embellishment tools provide you the opportunity to make the most intricate designs and complete the most diverse handiworks.

One of the best-selling products of the Cricut is its scrapbooking machine. One cartridge would do the rest of the work for you. Do some of the most unreal and incredible designs to decorate the pages of your scrapbook. With over 250 designs to choose from, you can do a lot of cutouts in different shapes and sizes to allow you to play with various looks and color schemes for your scrapbook.

The great thing about this is that you only need a single machine to do all the tedious work for you. The clutter issue brought about by having too much ornaments, adornments and scrapbooking supplies is eliminated. No more going back to the scrapbooking store to get your needed materials. One machine is enough to do the job.

For anyone who loves scrapbooking, products from the Cricut line are perfect gifts. If you happen to have a BFF who needs help in restoring his/her scrapbook pages, you can let him/her experiment with the electronic cutter. This would allow him/her to make a number of cutouts in eight different designs, making it possible for the two of you to generate the most amazing shapes and patterns.

Furthermore, the Cricut Expressions line embraces some of the most competitive tools used for scrapbooking embossing. You can experiment with various designs and create different shapes, numbers, and other patterns using a wide variety of materials like paper, cardboard, foam and a lot more. You no longer have to buy the ready-made embellishments from craft stores or worry about having to employ a professional to create the designs for you.

You do not need to connect your machine to a computer for it to function. Once you have loaded the cartridge, you are good to go. All Cricut machines come with a built-in LCD screen that allows you to see the development of your patterns. You can key in particular instructions and measurements as to how you want the finished product to look like.

The other things you can do with Cricut products are handmade greeting cards, seasonal decorations, foam stamps, vinyl wall decors, school projects for the kids, fun home accents, and so much more. Cricut machines are very user-friendly and would definitely save you a lot of time and effort. With its unparalleled designs, you are certain to make the most unforgettable keepsake that you can keep with you for years to come.