Aaah.. this is the most common question we get. What is a Cricut? Is it a printer? A laminating machine? What does it do?
The Cricut is a digital cutting machine. It can cut shapes, images and various text fonts. The software - Design Space - is cloud based and is exclusive to Cricut users only. You need to be connected to the internet, log on to Design Space.. and cut away!
While other cutting machines can cut cardstock only up to a certain GSM thickness, the Cricut can cut leather, balsam wood and so much more! Check out this post by The Crafted Sparrow on the many, many items that the Cricut can cut.
If you are not convinced enough, here is another one from Becoming Martha:
And that's it! Stay tuned as we show you easy Cricut projects that are perfect for newbie crafters on our next posts!