Cake Basics Cartridge For The Cricut

The new Cricut Cake Basics Cartridge makes it easy to get started using the Cricut Cake Machine. The Cricut Cake Machine is the new machine from ProvoCraft, designed to cut images out of gum paste or other thin edible material which can then be attached to cakes, cupcakes, or other treats. The Cake Basics cartridge is included with the cake machine, and is not available separately. While all Cricut cartridges will work with the cake machine, the Cake Basics cartridge is designed with cake decorating in mind. For those that don’t have a large library of cartridges, Cake Basics is all one needs to create beautiful cakes and other treats.

The Cricut Cake Basics cartridge comes with 50 images. These images include flowers, leaves, swirls, and basic shapes such as circles, squares, and hearts. Plus, the Cake Basics cartridge comes with a font containing both lowercase and capital letters. There are six creative features on this cartridge: font, font shadow, base shadow blackout, plain base, plain phrase, and plain shadow blackout. The images and letters can be used with the creative features to create new images. This makes the cartridge even more versatile by adding hundreds of additional images that can be cut. The images and fonts make for endless decorating options without having to buy additional cartridges.

While Cake Basics is not available separately, it can be used in the Cricut or Cricut Expression machines. Imagine the possibilities of using one cartridge to create coordinating invitations, party favors, cake, and scrapbook pages for an event.

The Cake Basics cartridge will be very useful for both experienced and beginning cake decorators. Cakes for every occasion can be made with one cartridge, without having to hand pipe designs onto cakes. The Cricut Cake Basics Cartridge helps make cake decorating easy and fun!

The Cricut Expression: Bigger And Better Than Anything Before

The Cricut Expression may seem, at first, to be much like other Cricut cutters, there are some major advantages, and a few disadvantages. Whilst it still has all of the basic functions as all older Cricut models, there are some exciting new developments too.

The first major difference you will notice between the Expression and it’s predecessors is it’s increased weight. The Expression is nearly two times as heavy as the original Cricut machine and it is much larger too. Obviously this makes it much harder to transport, so imagine the Expression to be a desktop, rather than a portable version of the Cricut. As it is the larger version, the Expression also offers more features.

The advantage offered by the Cricut Expression’s size is its ability to create extremely large cutouts. The Expression can produce cutouts ranging in size from one quarter of an inch to as large as 23 and a half inches, much larger than previous machines. But as you can see, the Expression has lost none of its accuracy in cutting small designs.

Of course, size isn’t everything. Whilst in the Expression this is clearly an advantage, but there are extra features that really make this machine exciting. For instance, the Expression has a feature that tells the cutter to find the middle of the paper being cut and guide it to the center. This function allows cutting out frames a breeze. The Expression has many of these small features that neither the create or the orginal machine have.

The main drawback with this larger, fancier machine, is it’s price. Fortunately, the Expression is available in various websites and stores, allowing you to shop around for that important sale. But remember that buying an Expression is an investment that will pay dividends for years to come. A recommended retail price of $500 is little compared to the advantages you will gain for your money.

Now that we’ve talked about how the Expression is different from it’s smaller siblings, and all the advantages that go with them, lets take a quick look at some of the similarities, and the advantages that can be found there. The Expression uses the same Cricut cartridges, cutting blades and drawing inks as the rest of the Cricut family. This is good news if you are thinking of purchasing a new Expression, as your collection of cartridges will still be usable. You can still create the same designs as you could with the old Cricut, only in a variety of sizes and with more options for doing so. The Expression also comes with its own cartridge containing some new images. Cutting blades are also standardized, meaning that you won’t have to look any further than you already do to buy replacements.

The Cricut Expression adds creativity to your crafting experience and increases your options. If you’re a crafter you’ll love the ability to cut different sized designs and add that extra element of versatility to your art. This is a much larger machine than Cricut have released previously so it might be worth clearing some space in your craft room. Find a convenient, accessible place as you’re sure to use it often. For ideas on where to find cheap Cricut Expression be sure to check out Cricut Cartridges Helper.

Stamping Solutions Cricut Cartridge

The Stamping Solutions Cricut cartridge is the latest in Cricut products and will easily become every creative spirit’s essential tool. This cartridge allows you to incorporate personalized stamps to your projects using your Cricut Expression machine and the Cricut Expressions machine. The versatility of the Cricut machine allows it to accommodate Cricut stamp sheets, but is not restricted to just this material. However, with these specially designed sheets and a deep blade cutter you can create your own custom made stamps to use and reuse. Simply cut out your design of choice in the stamp sheet and attach it to an acrylic block. Of course, like all the Cricut cartridges, you can also use the Stamping Solutions cartridge to cut paper, fabric, and vellum.

Purchasing the Stamping Solution Cricut cartridge includes the cartridge, keyboard overlay, and instructions. However, Cricut offers a Stamp Kit that in addition to the essentials also includes a sheet of stamp material and four acrylic blocks so you can begin making your original stamps as soon as you open the package. The blocks come in several sizes (1” x 1”, 2” x 2”, 3” x 3”, and 6.5” x 6.5”) to not limit you to creating uniformly sized stamps. The Cricut allows you to cut designs and phrases up to 5.5” tall. Another positive feature is that the acrylic blocks are clear to make the tedious task of placing your stamp on your project easier.

With the vast number of cartridges available for the Cricut, it is difficult to choose, but the Stamping Solutions cartridge is a must have. Designer Kollette Hall, who is widely renowned in the creative world, assembled a cartridge with phrases and images that are simple, versatile, and fun. Bring any card, invitation, or scrapbook page to life with a simple push of a button.

The stars and swirls add a dash of pizzazz to the page. Add a little spunk with a guitar or crown. Flowers and hearts create a simple, sensitive touch. Create a duo of imagination by coupling the pictures with the phrases that come with the Stamping Solutions Cricut cartridge. Use the phrase “Heaven Sent” with the baby carriage picture to congratulate new parents, or use the same phrase with a heart to give to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Combine the “Thinking of You” phrase with the cake picture to create a personalized birthday card. The cartridge also includes stamps of “who,” “what,” “where,” and “when” to fashion an original invitation. With other phrases such as “Love You,” “Congrats,” “Just Because,” and “Chill Out,” as long as your imagination does not fail you neither will your Cricut.

Once your creative juices have started flowing, expand your horizon straight off the paper. Use the Stamping Solutions cartridge to create borders on walls or add some flair to dull furniture. Turn that dingy sheet into a decorative tablecloth your guests will envy. Get your kids excited for school by letting them turn their plain, boring backpack into a canvas for them to express themselves. The Cricut does not limit your creative mind, so allow it to run wild with the Stamping Solutions Cricut cartridge.