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Why I Love My Cricut Initially, when I heard talk about the Cricut; I wondered why they were talking about an insect and couldn't picture what it had to do with scrap booking. When I finally saw the Cricut they were really talking about, I knew I had to have one for myself. Since then, I've realized that there is so much more to the Cricut than just scrap booking. I have since used it for cards making, school projects, vinyl lettering, sign making, and crafting. I can't imagine life without my Cricut (okay, so maybe I can). Before, there were long nights finishing projects, with lots of money spent, and I was never completely pleased in the end. Now, I can complete projects quickly and simply and I am so proud of the finished product. Recently, one of my kids was spotlighted at his school. Instead of fretting about the poster for his spotlight, I cracked out my Cricut and quickly created a simple and fun collage about him. With the slide of a button and a Cricut cartridge, I can make perfect lettering in any size I need. There are also some fantastic accents that came with the machine that I use to embellish posters, cards and banners. I love the way my Cricut is actually designed to help me save time. This summer, I needed a sign for a girls' camp I was a part of, so I called one of the young girls from my area. We bought some vinyl made just for my machine and picked a Cricut cartridge. After a little bit of instruction, she made a camp flag, all by herself, and it looked wonderful. She really enjoyed herself and when it was done, she wanted her own Cricut! The very best part about the whole thing was that she obviously felt great about what she had done. The sign looked professional and she did it herself. I was asked to make a banner for a block parade in our neighborhood. The neighbor who assigned me the job and I didn't know each other very well, and I admit that I was sort of uneasy about it. I wondered if I could get the sign finished in time, but with my Cricut it was completed in just about an hour. Our neighbors and friends thought the sign was amazing and kept asking us how we had done it. I gladly told them all about my Cricut, and a few even told me they'd like to try it. I have plans to do a project with vinyl lettering in my house and I'm excited for a new way to use my Cricut. These days, vinyl lettering is added to wooden blocks and wooden signs. I have even seen favorite sayings put right on the wall. Since I love that look, it's nice that I don't have to think about the price of professionally made vinyl lettering. Now, I can use my Cricut to create my own lettering and be proud of the outcome. Far more than simply a tool for scrapbooking, my Cricut has become something our family uses just about everyday, and I'm so pleased I have it.
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Kathy Brandon loves scrapbooking and loves her Cricut. She researches new ways to use her Cricut and writes for www.fun-die-cutting.com and www.cricutfan.wordpress.com.
