Scrappin' Navy Wife: Cricut Craft Room Basics

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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Cricut Explore vs. Cricut Expression Cut Comparison

Hello! It's here, IT'S HERE!!! :) Here is the picture I snapped with my phone last night when I took my new Cricut Explore out of the box. :) I knew that when I got the machine, I wanted to do some comparison cuts with it and my trusty old Cricut Expression. I was always disappointed in the way a circle and a scalloped circle cut with my Expression, so I knew that is what I would compare. I also compared an intricate scalloped circle design. I used some of THIS cardstock from Walmart to really put both machines to the test with not so great cardstock. Here I cut this design from the Cindy Loo cricut cartridge...

I cut them both at the same size {4 inches}, but the Explore did a much better job. The Cricut Explore is a much more detailed cut. Look at the little heart on the bird's head. The scallop around the outside is more even. What I found with all the cuts I made, is that the Explore actually cuts true to size. The Expression cuts everything just a little bigger than the actual size selected. {No this wasn't a sizing/real dial size mistake by me...I know my way around a Cricut} ;)

I used the Cricut Craft Room Basics cartridge for my circle and scalloped circles cuts. I cut the circle at 2 inches with both machines. It's hard to tell from the photo, but the Expression cuts a wonky circle. And again, it's bigger than the circle the Explore cut.

Here is where you can really see the difference! I cut both at 2.25 inches. Look how perfectly the Explore cut! Again, the Expression's cut is wonky, and those scallops look terrible.

In addition to being extremely impressed with how the Explore cuts, I am in LOVE with the Design Space program you use with it. It is incredibly simple to use. And the best part??? You can cut SVG's with it! I've already loaded all my SVG's into Design Space, and if I can do that, you KNOW it's incredibly simple! ;)

So there it is. My 2 cents on the new Cricut Explore. And if you feel the need to get one yourself, it's on sale again for $199 HERE at Walmart. :) {that's where I got mine}

♥ Nikki ♥

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Welcome to the world, Mila Joy!

Hello! My BFF Melissa welcomed her sweet princess into the world 2 weeks ago. I'll give you a minute to stare at the cuteness and say awwwww. :) Isn't she just the most perfect little baby you've ever seen??? Eek! :) Ok, Here is the card I made to welcome her to the world.

The most perfect baby in the world also has the most beautiful name! I designed this in Cricut Craft Room. I used the Cherry Limeade cartridge for the name, and Cricut Craft Room Basics for the heart. I glued sequins for almost 4 hours. Me in my total happy place. ♥

♥ Nikki ♥

p.s. Melissa, if you're reading this, I wish I could convey how incredibly happy I am for you. There just aren't words. I love you.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

SPRING FLING BLOG HOP

Hello peachies! You should have arrived from Emma's blog, if not, head HERE to start at the beginning! For my card, I started my creating my background with the sweet little bee stamp that was a freebie with your PeachyKeenStamps order a few weeks ago. I cut the two label shapes with my cricut from the Cricut Craft Room Basics cartridge. I have fallen back in love with my cricut since the Gypsy and Craft Room can now be synced! YAY! Anyhoo, I cut that sweet bee girl from the Trick Or Treat cricut cartridge. Her adorable face is from The Moodies Face Assortment.