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What Are The Differences Between Cricut Cartridges?   by Pamela Wise

Once you’ve made the decision to purchase a Cricut machine and Cricut cartridges is the right move for you, the next decision is what Cricut cartridges to start with.

Each Cricut cartridge holds and stores die cut information. By inserting a cartridge into the Cricut machine, you can choose from any of the die cuts saved on that cartridge to print out.

When selecting a cartridge, you should consider what types of projects you will be completing. That will help you narrow down your choices as you browse the thousands of available Cricut cartridges. There are dozens of Cricut cartridges available for purchase, and they boast a wide range of themes, fonts and styles.

There are Cricut font cartridges. These vary from the Opposites Attract that features font styles that are long, delicate and bold letters and All Mixed Up to favorite characters including Hannah Montana, Hello Kitty, Sesame Street, Pooh and Mickey Mouse. The Mickey font cartridge includes uppercase and lowercase alphabets, punctuation and symbols and several images and font features including tags, charms, silhouettes, shadows and more.

Next are the shapes cartridges, and there are cartridges for whatever occasion or design you want to create. There’s the sports mania, paper doll dress up and ZooBalloo. There also are favorite children’s characters to choose from including Disney Cars, Tinkerbell and Friends and Dreams Come True and Happily Ever After Disney shape cartridges that feature Disney princesses.

Cricut also offers a series of cartridges called Classmates. Designed for classroom use, these cartridges for the Cricut Machine and Cricut Expression Machine feature classroom fonts, shapes, words, sayings and ideas to give teachers a helping hand in designing their classrooms. Options include the Word Builders, My Community, My World. Cursive 101 and 50 States. These not only help students learn basic concepts like building words and recognizing seasons, but they also add creativity to the classroom decor. Using the Cricut Expression Machine can create banner size cuts and drawings up to 24 inches long.

Provo Craft, the creator of the Cricut, also has started distributing another type of cartridge called Cricut Solutions. They are cheaper than the original or classic cartridges, costing about $49. They feature a new style and packaging and offer 50 designs and two creative features that are mostly shadow and blackout/shadow blackout. There are shape cartridges including baseball, soccer, welding and campout and font cartridges including stone script, street sign and Sans serif.

The great thing about Cricut is Provo Craft continues to develop new cartridges all the time, so you never get to the bottom of the list! Shopping for new cartridges is always a fun way to think of new, creative projects you can make!

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Cricut Skating with Sports Mania

Scrapbooking With Cricut (Paperback) $21.69 Licensed by the makers of Cricut and organized chronologically by month, this crafters companion contains 36 creative and colorful scrapbooking ideas for the most popular holidays and occasions throughout the year. With detailed step-by-step instructions, beginning and experienced scrapbookers will find plentiful inspiration for using Cricut to help capture memories?traditional holidays, a first birthday, a special sports moment, or a dream vacation?on paper. With a variety of themes to help crafters create keepsakes that can be treasured for years to come, this resource also includes a buyer`s guide and a list of designers.

Wii – Toy Story Mania $31.96 Toy Store Mania

Provo Craft Cricut inks $18.07 Provo Craft Cricut inks allow you to draw as well as cut with your CricutCraft inks work with Cricut or Cricut Expression MachineSimply replace the Cricut blade assembly with the Cricut Color Ink marker pen and away you goAllows you to draw any shape from the Cricut cartridges Includes five colors in each packageTheme: fashion

Cricut Replacement Blades $9.19 Complete your art and craft accessories collection with Cricut replacement bladesUse scrapbook tool with the Cricut Expression from Provo CraftArt supply includes two blades

Cricut Elegant Edges Shape Cartridge $117.08 This Cricut shape cartridge contains a variety of die-cut shapes with decorative edges. This cartridge is designed for the Cricut machine, Cricut Create machines and the Cricut Expression machine, each sold separately. This package contains one cartridgeCapability of one inch to 5.5 inches for Cricut machinesCapability of 0.25 inches to 11.5 inches for Cricut Create machinesCapability of 0.25 inches to 23.5 inches for Cricut Expression machinesOne keyboard overlayOne instruction bookletOne 7.5-inch x 4.5-inch storage box

Mall Mania $11.97 In a great tie-in for classes celebrating the one-hundredth day of school, math and shopping add up to a surprise ending when the one-hundredth person to enter Parkside Mall gets gifts from some stores on Mall Mania Day. Simultaneous.

Provo Craft Cricut 5-color Ink Set $13.99 Cricut Inks allow you to draw as well as cut with your Cricut or Cricut Expression MachineSimply replace the Cricut blade assembly with the Cricut color ink marker/pen and away you goScrapbook supplies from Provo Craft allow you to draw any shape from the Cricut cartridgesIncludes five colors in each packageTheme: Sophisticated

Cricut 'Stand and Salute' Shape Cartridge $25.99 Show off your patriotism with this 'Stand and Salute' Cricut Shapes CartridgeCraft cartridges are designed for the Cricut MachineCartridge comes with instruction booklet and storage boxWorks with the Cricut Create machine and the Cricut Expression machine (each sold separately)Package contains one cartridge with the capability of 1 inch to 5.5 inches (Cricut); 1/4-inch to 11.5 inches (Cricut Create) and 1/4-inch to 23.5 inches (Cricut Expression)Includes a keyboard overlay

Cricut 6×12-inch Cutting Mats $8.89 These Cricut Cutting Mats are designed for creating the most intricate paper crafts with the Cricut machine. The mats gently adhere to paper to ensure a smooth and accurate cut every time.Custom designed for creating the most intricate paper crafts on papers measuring up to 6-inch x 12-inch with the Cricut machine not included Printed rulers and markings facilitate convenient and accurate useGently adheres to paper to ensure a smooth and accurate cut every time Includes two (2) mats each measure 7 inches x 14 inches with a 6-inch x 12-inch grid with 0.25-inch markings

Cricut Carry Tote $33.48 This Cricut Carry Tote is grey with lime green embroideryA custom, unique carry-all for the Cricut Electronic Personal cutter MachineThis bag has plenty of compartments and space for all of your cartridges and overlaysThe front is highlighted with a front zip pocket for easy access to all of your tools and other crafting suppliesInside front zip pocket: velcro pocket for your cell phone 8 pen loops two tool loops two pen compartments and two 14-inch wide pocketsTop zipper opens up to store your machine and other suppliesClear vinyl interior pouchesExtremely soft padded handles Foot knobs for storing on the groundThis bag only holds the Cricut machine item 290001 or the Cricut CreateDetachable strap and bag for power adapter includedDimensions are 10.5 inches high x 18 inches wide x 9 inches deep

Cricut Seasonal Winter Lace Cartridge $19.99 This winter collection Cricut cartridge can be used with all Cricut machines. This scrapbooking cartridge includes 30 snowflake themes.Brand: CricutMaterials: plasticModel number: 2000539Quantity: 1Dimensions: 1.75 inches wide x 2 inches long x 0.5 inches deep

Wii – Cake Mania: In The Mix $32.15 Following the hectic, time-management style gameplay of the original Cake Mania, and the branching storyline of Cake Mania 2, Cake Mania: In The Mix! introduces all-new characters, motion-based mini-games and a unique co-op mode where cake baking heroine Jill Evans receives some much needed assistance.In Cake Mania: In The Mix! players use the Wii Remote to lead Jill through nine new bakeries filled with baking and frosting mania. Aspiring bakers control every aspect of the business, from serving cakes and advertising in the Dessert Daily newspaper, to running a catering business by phone.

Cricut Cuttables Stamp Kit $19.01 Add a cuttable stamp kit from Cricut to your craft supply collectionUse the stamp sheet with your Cricut machine and the deep cut blade (not included)Scrapbook tool lets you create your own clear stamps from any cartridge image you choosePackage Contains:One 6×6-inch stamp sheetFour acrylic stamping blocks measuring 1×1-inch, 2×2-inch, 3×3-inch and 2×6.5-inchOne 6.75×7.375-inch storage folder for blocks, sheets and cut stamps (the refill stamp sheet folder also fits in this folder: not included)Directions for creation, use, and cleaning and storing of your freshly cut stamps and blocks

Cricut Celebration Cartridge $85.3 Create perfect party supplies and invitations with the Celebration Shapes cartridge designed to work with Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter (not included). The Celebration Shapes kit includes font cartridge, keypad overlay and handbook.Celebration Shapes cartridge by Rob and Bob Studio Includes font cartridge, keypad overlay and handbook Theme: Celebration Works with Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter by Provo Craft (not included) Create everything you need to celebrate Wide variety of sizes and shapes, making any layout uniquely yours Measurable from 1-inch high to 5.5 inches high

Cricut Seasonal Gingerbread House Cartridge $17.99 This winter collection Cricut cartridge can be used with all Cricut machines. This scrapbooking cartridge includes 25 gingerbread themes.Brand: CricutMaterials: PlasticModel number: 2000537Quantity: OneDimensions: 1.75 inches wide x 2 inches long x 0.5 inches deep

Provo Craft Wrap It Up Cricut Cartridge $70.65 This Cricut cartridge from Provo Craft features a Wrap It Up theme. This cartridge allows you to create present-themed images like boxes, cards, tags and more. Theme: Wrap It UpOne cartridge Keyboard overlayInstruction bookletStorage boxFor use with the Cricut, Cricut Create and Cricut Expression machines only (sold separately)Imported

Cricut Cake Water Brush $16.94 Use the Cricut Cake water brush to attach decorations to cake or other surfaces. This tool makes sticking gum paste shapes together fast and easy.Used to attach decorations to cake or other surfaceCap includedHand wash only and allow to air dryMeasures 5.5 inches long x 0.5-inches thick

Cricut Seasonal Luau Cartridge $47.43 Create unique and engaging designs with this Cricut cartridge. This luau themed cartridge features 30 images of flowers, plants, drinks, phrases and more. Theme: Luau30 imagesOne cartridgeOne keypad overlayModel number: 2001006

Card Making With Cricut (Paperback) $20.33 Demonstrating the endless assortment of shapes and styles that can be made using the Cricut from Provo Craft, this guide helps crafters create unique and sensational greeting cards with ease. With simple instructions, imaginative sample projects for occasions such as baby showers and birthdays, and unlimited design options, this helpful reference explains how to impress friends, coworkers, and family with personalized homemade cards.

Dance Mania Mad Libs (Paperback) $7.98 Dance mania is sweeping the nation! And with silly fill-in-theblank stories about bustinB` a move, Dance Mania Mad Libs will be a favorite of little dancing queens everywhere! So put on your dancing _________ and get ready to boogie!

Cricut Seasonal Happy Graduation Cartridge $48.68 This Cricut seasonal cartridge features 26 Graduation-themed images including cuts for a banner, cupcake wrappers, and confetti. Use the latest Cricut cartridges to create unique and engaging designs for every occasion. Theme: Graduation26 imagesImages, including cuts for a banner, cupcake wrappers, and confettiImported

Cricut Space Party Cartridge $22.99 Make creative and unique gift boxes as sweet as the gift inside with the Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge!This cartridge is filled with adorable boxes you can use as party favors or giftsWith Cricut Projects cartridges, you can create unique and customized projects for your home, family, and friends.Kit includes: One cartridge, one handbook and one keypad overlayDesigns: Space partyMaterials: Electronic componentsModel number: 2001074

Cricut Imagine Hopscotch Pattern Cartridge $25.83 The Cricut Imagine Hopscotch cartridge allows you to print and color together so you can add color, imagery and dimension to your creative projects like never before. This cartridge features twenty different coordinating soft patterns.Includes one cartridge, one booklet and one storage case Features twenty different coordinating soft patterns and fourteen colorsCricut Imagine cartridges are designed for use with the Cricut Imagine machine only (sold separately)Dimensions: 7.5 inches long x 4 inches wide x 1.5 inches highModel: 2000644

Circus Mania!: The Ultimate Book for Anyone Who Dreamed of Running Away With the Circus $40.26 A history of the circus from its origins in the Roman times, through its establishment in Western Europe, and to the modern day circus—absolutely diverse and captivating Circuses have existed since Roman times, but centuries later, the circus world has never been more diverse and captivating, the global success of Cirque du Soleil testament to its enduring and universal appeal. Traditional family circuses for kids, arty cirque-style shows for adults, circuses in tents or in theaters, circuses with animals or without, cabaret-style hybrids on the burlesque circuit—this is an expert guide to their extraordinary history and culture. The circus requires a unique type of performer, people who blend the discipline of sports stars with the razzmatazz of showbiz; itinerant but clannish entertainers who have often had circus blood in their families for generations; world class gymnasts who risk death twice daily and help take down the big top afterwards. This history offers a journey into this unique world, each chapter an access-all-areas pass to a different circus, talking to the trapeze flyers, clowns, animal trainers, and showmen about their lives, work, families, customs, and traditions.

Cricut 12×24-inch Cutting Mats (Pack of 6) $39.49 Cut accurately while protecting surfaces with the Cricut Tools Cutting Mat. These 12×24-inch mats are for use with the Cricut Expression Personal Electronic Cutter. Cricut Tools Cutting MatThree (3) sets of two mats (total of six mats) Cricut Provo Craft mat is designed for creating the most intricate paper craftsCraft cutting mat works with Cricut machine (not included)Scrapbooking tool comes with printed ruler and accurate markingsGently adheres to paper to ensure smooth and accurate cuts every timeMaterials: Plastic Dimensions: 12 inches wide x 24 inches long

Cricut Paper 12-inch Trimmer $9.42 Enhance your personal trimmer with a Cricut paper trimmerPaper trimmer allows you to easily cut through paper and cardstockScrapbooking tool features cutting arm that lifts for easy insertion and removal of paperLocks down for stability and safety while cuttingConvenient 0.25- and 0.5-inch marks on right side of blade allows you to cut thin strips easily and accuratelyHidden ruler swings out to provide 15 inches of measuring widthCut length measures 12 inches longFree scoring blade includedReplacement blades sold separatelyMade of plasticAvailable in green and grey color optionMeasurements: 15 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 1 inches deepCaution: Blades are sharp, adult supervision recommended.

Sudoku Mania 3 $11.97 The game must go on! America`s addiction to Sudoku shows no signs of slowing. If you haven`t yet discovered Sudoku, you`ll be playing like a pro in no time. If you are already hooked on the game, this third book in the SUDOKU MANIA series will provide further hours af challenging, mind-boggling fun — with four skill levels: Painless — Tricky — Nasty — MigraineHungry for more? Don`t miss the other puzzles in the SUDOKU MANIA series — available from Pocket Books!

NinDS – Babysitting Mania $28.57 In Babysitting Mania, players progress through more than 100 levels of fast-paced, overlapping tasks as they feed, entertain and clean up after a slew of kids in 20 chaotic houses. Players use the Touch Screen to manage every aspect of the household with speed and precision, from strategically employing "Timeouts" to overseeing bonus birthday party levels that add neighborhood party guests to the mania. Players must also care for children in various stages of their lives-from babies to toddlers to teens. Only the ultimate babysitter will survive the frenzy!

Cricut Mini Machine with Font and Basic Shapes Content $119.98 This electronic cutting machine from Cricut makes home, school, business, craft, decor, party, and DIY projects simple and fun. This Cricut Mini is a small, lightweight, ultra-portable way to make almost anything you want using thick and thin paper, fabric, vinyl, magnetic material, metal foil and lots more. Must use a Computer via Cricut Craft Room or the Cricut Gypsy to download contentComes with Font and Basics Shapes Content downloaded from Cricut Craft Room(code included)Small, portable, and lightweight for ultra space savingsNew, quiet cutting technologyCuts many types of paper, thick and thin, plus many more materials, including vinyl, magnetic material, fabric, metal foil, sticker paper, and lots moreWorks with any computer, PC or Mac, that has a standard wireless or wired Internet connectionSimply plug it in, turn it on, connect to Cricut Craft Room the online design tool where you can see and design with every Cricut cartridge and start making projectsIncludes cartridge port to link original Cricut cartridges to Cricut Craft RoomCuts up to 8.5 inch x 12 inch paper and other materialsCut small shapes and fonts from .25-inch to larger cuts up to 11.5 inchesExtremely precise and detailed cutting capabilityCan be connected to a computer, laptop or desktop, with a standard Internet connection, or connected to Cricut GypsyUses same blades and blade housingsMaterials: Plastic, electronicsDimensions: 17 inches long x 8 inches wide x 7 inches highLightweightPortableModel: 2001251Imported

Cricut Cuttables Embossing Folder Kit $10.48 Add an embossing folder kit from Cricut to your craft supply collectionDie cutting supply lets you cut your own design using the included embossing sheetDie cut machine lets you create your own embossing designs for greeting cards, scrapbook projects and much moreCut your own design with your Cricut machine using the included embossing sheet; stick your cut sheet into the included folder along with your paper/cardstock and send it through your Cuttlebug machine.It's that easy to create your own embossing designs for greeting cards; scrapbook projects; and much more! Kit Contains:One folder: 5.75 inches x 4.25 inchesOne embossing sheet: 5.75 inches x 4.25 inches x .02 inchesComplete instructionsCricut machine and Cuttlebug machine not included.