What To Expect With the Cricut Maker

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I thought the Cricut Maker was mainly for people who sew (not me), but it turns out it has so many features that an avid crafter can enjoy, such as being compatible with the new Knife Blade for thicker materials up to 2.4 mm (sold separately) and being able to cut hundreds of materials, from the most delicate fabric and paper to thicker chipboard and leather. It does everything that my Cricut Explore does, plus SO...MUCH...MORE!

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Cricut Maker offers the ultimate in cutting performance and versatility. Here are a few more reasons that you need the Maker:

• 1 Fast Mode works with popular materials including vinyl, iron-on, and cardstock
• Design Space® software for iOS, Android™, Windows®, and Mac®
• Fast Mode for up to 2x faster cutting and writing
• 10x more cutting power with cutting technology that controls the direction of the cut blade and the pressure based on the material you are cutting.
• Bluetooth® wireless technology
• Adaptive Tool System™ for professional-level cutting performance and expandability...it works with all the new tools, as well as the old ones.

What comes in the Maker Box?

Cricut Maker machine

Rotary Blade/Drive housing

Premium Fine-Point Blade/housing

Fine-Point Pen

12" x 12" FabricGrip mat (pink)

12" x 12"LightGrip mat (blue)

USB cable

Power Adapter

Welcome Book

Cricut Access Trial Membership

Materials for your first project

My first impression when I opened the box is how pretty and sleek the machine is. I love the gold color on the top and the clean design. It actually took me a few minutes to figure out how to open it, since there is no longer a button. You just have to lift the lid where the indention is on the front. I also like the dual tool cups and deeper tool tray to hold my accessories.

What are some of the differences from the Explore machines?

• No dial - the material possibilities are limitless
• Deeper tool tray to hold all your accessories, including a magnet to hold your blades
• Two larger and deeper, rubber-lined tool cups
• Holder for your tablet or phone
• Charging port - so you can charge your device while working on a project
• Compatible with Scoring Wheel (sold separately) for gift boxes, 3D decor, and gorgeous paper flowers

If you do like to sew, you need to check out these features:

• Compatible with Washable Fabric Pen for marking pattern pieces
• 500+ digital sewing patterns and quilt blocks available from Simplicity®, Riley Blake™, and more
• Rotary Blade for cutting virtually any fabric without backer

If you do not have a Maker, there are several deals going on this month celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of the Maker's release, including Free Shipping on orders over $99 using code AUGSHIP (good thru 8/31/18)

What is your favorite feature on the Maker and what project would you tackle first? Make sure you are subscribed to my email, so you do not miss out on any of my upcoming projects with the Maker. I have several in mind already!

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.