I have a new toy!
It is a Cricut Mini!
I love the size of it and the fact that it has so many uses! It is small and portable and can sit right next to me on the table when completing my projects! It can cut 8.5 X 11 pieces of cardstock, vinyl, thin plastics, fancy paper, and more! I also learned that the blade is interchangeable with gel pens, markers, and a scoring tip!
My Cricut Mini came with a step-by step guide to help me get started. I first downloaded Cricut Craftroom software.
This software is easy to use and allows you to view all of the images available in the Cricut library! You can drag, resize, and move the images you want right on the screen. Once you are happy with the placement, you then put the material you want cut onto the mat and then press the "cut" button and the Cricut Mini takes care of the rest!
The machine came with the images and materials to complete my first project:
Then using the Cricut Font and Basic Shapes cartridge included with the machine I made the made the following banner for my classroom
Here it is hanging in my classroom:
Their website has quite a comprehensive Project Center. You can find inspirations for new projects and directions on how to complete them with your own machine. There are several different categories that include celebrations, holidays, school, etc...
I had never used a Cricut machine, but have always wanted to. So I was thrilled to have the opportunity to give you my honest review of the Cricut Mini! I can't wait to make more projects with my new toy!
Do you have one? What have you created with yours?
Do you have one? What have you created with yours?
