MeaganS Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) I'm wanting to make shirts for the family for an upcoming Disney trip and am considering buying a cricut because I could use it in other ways. I'm thinking maybe a Cricut Explore Air 2. I like that I don't have to hook it up to the computer. If you have one, would you recommend it? What are surprising things you've used it for? I think I can use it enough to justify it, but its hard to say because I never have. Edited November 4, 2018 by MeaganS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Also, I'm not a naturally crafty person. I do some diy, but usually with a purpose and for specific reasons, not for pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theelfqueen Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I'm a Silhouette girl. There are a lot more options for purchasing and free files for Silhouette due to its popularity in the scrapbooking community. You do need to hook it up to your computer, though. I use mine for scrapbooking.when my kids were in school they used it a lot for school projects. I dont do vinyls and tee shirts but I know a lot of people who do. I have used it to cut fabrics. I have used it to make my own stamps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimom Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I also have a Silhouette. LOVE IT! I don't know much about the Cricut but I have read that the Silhouette is much more user-friendly. I would also think you would be very limited by not being able to hook it up to the computer. Obviously, I could be wrong though since I haven't used it. A Silhouette is unlimited in what you can do. Other then the supplies (vinyl, etc) I have never spent any money on designs, etc, I have created and used all free files. Just keep in mind for t-shirts, you need either use a heat press or be prepared to put a lot of pressure using your iron. If you start making a lot of t-shirts, the next step before an actual heat press is the Cricut Easy Press. Ask away! I do not sell anything using my Silhouette although many seem to think they are going to get rich using theirs LOL. I use mine just for fun, myself and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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