Scrapbooking Podcast: Cricut Magazine Review and Giveaway

I just bought a cricut for my Birthday but haven’t had much time to play with it yet. Just learning all the different buttons. I like the fonts the best I am not a die cut person. But maybe this magazine will change my mind!

I love playing with my cricut but after having it a year, I am still feeling like a newbie… but have collected lots of carts for my shelf! Enjoyed your podcast and happy to have discovered your site this week!!

Hi, Lain,

I jumped on and subscribed to the new mag right away because I have two Cricuts living at my house. An original one and an Expression (the larger one.) I got the original one to cut mainly titles with the FONT cartridges, and was not into the cutesy shape cartridges they were selling then, but they have greatly expanded their designs to include classic and modern options. So now I am quite invested and want to get the most out of my machine(s). I also have a Gypsy which is a handheld electronic storage and design product, and I have enjoyed learning how to expand my options on that, too. I am not going to tell you how many cartridges I own, beacause I don’t think they have a 12-step support group available yet, so I’m going to sit squarely in denial for now. “Hello, my name is_____, and I cruise the net daily looking for cheap Cricut carts (street name:”tripleC”) to score.”

Actually, I would love to win the mag anyway, because I have to supply a “dirty scrap” gift at our annual weekend crop in Feb., and I think the girls would break out into a hair-pulling match to get it. And I could take photos of that. Oh, yeah.

Also, I see on BPC that you are prepping for the “MOTHER LOAD”. Interesting. I’d like to know more about that. (I am a 2009 LOM Alum, and I refer to that as “the Mother of all Online Scrapbooking Classes.”) I’m toying with doing the “BABY LOAD” next month.

Geez, 0kay, yadayada.

Rhonda H in Arkansas (where it is currently 10 degrees. whatever.)

I’ve been hesitant to get a subscription because of the price. But like you said, paper craft magazines are getting harder to find these days! I have 2 different Cricuts and have used them more for special projects rather than scrapbooking. I am a card maker and haven’t really branched out with the Cricut just yet for that. I’ve made wedding decorations and favors, gift tags, and home decor items. I am so glad I found your blog and podcasts!

I like your podcast…I bought the basic Cricut when it got down below $100 last fall. It’s still unopened in the box because I haven’t had time to use it. And lkie Mhestir below, I cruised the web to buy cartridges …got a few good deals and so far have collected 6 or 7. Now what to do with them….the free magazine
subscription would certainly provide some great ideas. Sign me up for the drawing

Lain, this is the first time I have seen your website. Awesome!! Thanks so much for the review. I have not subscribed to the magazine yet because of the expense. Hopefully I will be able to in the future. Thanks again. Hope I win!!

Thanks for stopping by! Just to be clear, the drawing is for a single copy of the premier issue.

I have the small cricut and I use it everyday. I make all my own cards from Birthday to Christmas and all holidays in between. My husband showed me the add for the magazine and he said “If I(my hubby)had a job maybe we could afford this but it is kinda of alot for a magazine.” so it will have to wait until he finds a job!!! But I love it I so want it…. need new inspiration for my cards!!!! What a great review you did!!! Thank you so much for making my mouth water even more for this mag!

I love cricut. I don’t use it as much as I should but I absolutely love my cricut. I love looking through blogs and magazines for all cricut-y inspiration.
-Joanne
jpineda77@hotmail.com

I really enjoyed your podcast. I found you because of Cricuts post on facebook. You were very easy to listen to and that was refreshing, really! I do have both the cricut expression and the cricut cake. I enjoy both very much but get more use out of my expression that anything. I absolutely love it and spend very little on stamps and sticker now that I have the cricut. I can make anything that I want and don’t have to search for the extra embellishment at a store now, I don’t have to leave home, just pull out my gypsy, find what I need, make a layout and cut! It is the most wonderful addition to scrapbooking and card making that I can think of! Thanks for your review and the giveaway!

i love my cricut’s i have the expression and just got the imagine!! i also a cartridge junkie cant get enough LOL i am glad to hear your review and have been considering the magazine but thought price was too steep but maybe if i win i can change my thoughts about it LOl/ thanks for the great review and chance to check it out myself

I have the Cricut Expression and I love using it! But…I know I don’t use all the features is possesses. I am going to get the magazine so I can learn more about my machine. I got the Cricut software for my computer for Christmas and now I have a lot more to learn!!! Yay!!! I love it!

I have a Cricut expression and I just bought a Cricut cake for my husband because he loves to bake. I love my Cricut!!!! We haven’t had a chance to try out the cake yet, I would love to win the magazine and look at all the inspiring ideas. Thank you for a great podcast!!!

I have the original cricut that was given to me as a gift, and have been a growing scrapbooker and card maker ever since. I have not upgraded my original machine; have not seen the need since I got the gypsy. The gypsy makes the original cricut even more versatile than it ever was before. I am still learning new things about papercrafting, and love to scope out new ideas, but I just can’t afford the magazine!!! I lost my job in ’09 and am passing the time at home with the kids working on scrapbooking. Most of my supplies I get on ebay, Craig’s list, garage sales, or hand-me-downs. That keeps me going; I can’t justify the steep price on my current budget. If they lower the price, I would love to subscribe, otherwise, I will wait for hand-me-down issues or keep it on my Christmas list for next year. Thank you for the honest review!!!

I have a Cricut Expression, a Gypsy and a Cuttlebug. I love them all and could not scrap and make cards with out them! I suppose my favorite is my Cricut so I am looking forward to seeing this new magazine and getting some new ideas!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

The more I read about this magazine the more I want it, which is quickly escalating to a need – lol! Sounds like its well worth the price.

Provo Craft keeps finding awesome ways to feed my Cricut addiction!

I just got Cricut for like a month and I have Gypsy too, so far I LOVE it! but I think I haven’t use it to max! glad I found your blog/podcast here! Thanks for the chance to win the mag! It’s on my top wishlist right now

I love my Cricut Expressions but am still learning how to use it to the max! I’ve moved from scrapbooking, cardmaking to glass etching. My husband didn’t why I wanted my Cricut until he was going to pay to have some vinyl letter done for his man cave – I told him I could do them on my Cricut – now he’s sold on it. I did his HAM call sign letters on the 12 x 24 vinyl and he put them on his radio room – now he’s the envy of the club!!!! If he ever starts going towards my Cricut I’ll have to start locking the “girls” room door:o) I’d love to win a copy of the magazine!!!!

I just stumbled across this blog while searching for project ideas and inspiration. Would love to get my hands on a copy of this mag too!