I am thinking of purchasing a cricut expressions, but I have a few quesitons regarding that Does the software it comes with or any known software alow you to scan and use you own creations such as pictues or kanji characters?
I'm one of the few people on the planet who doesn't have a cricut... but I'm pretty sure that you can't use your own graphics with it, just the stuff on the memory cards you buy.
Look into the CraftRobo machine. It doesn't even use cartridges. You use a vector file which you can easily produce using Adobe Illustrator (if you want to make your own shapes). You can even print your own graphics/shapes on your printer, then put that sheet into your CraftRobo for cutting.
It has some quirks, but > I am thinking of purchasing a cricut expressions, but I have a few
I have the Klic-n-Kut. You can with it. I've only used mine a few times for simple stuff. I'm thinking it's too hard for me. There so much you can do on the machine and I don't know how.
The software does not come with the machine, unless you find a deal where they offer software with it (like in a bundle package).
If you have a program called Sure Cuts A Lot, you will be able to import SVG and SCUT files into your cricut to cut. You will need a way to hook it up to your computer to transfer the designs to the cricut (basically a $3 printer cord). Sure Cuts A Lot allows you to make designs out of any true type font and using SVG files allows you to design in other programs (Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator), from either clipart or scanned images.
Two girls I work with have the Cricut and love it. I have a Pazzles and have struggled to learn the software with it, there are many, many times I would take a Cricut in its wake, no matter how much *better* my machine is supposed to be. The learning curve is tremendous and at least with the cricut and cartridges you have an easy starting point. I've actually let my machine sit for over a year because I didn't have the time to learn the software. I have taken the time this past year, but when people recommend other cutters, toss that time into the mix. If you want to push a button and cut, and later still have the ability to do other things, the Cricut might just be for you. Cricut I think offers some software, but SCAL is the one I hear the most about.
Many, many designers have started selling designs in SVG format for Cricut owners. There are also many share sites for Cricut owners to swap files.
I have a pdf that explains the SCAL program in more detail. Email me at Kunderscoretigger2athotmaildotcom (using a _ @ and . for the underscore at and dot) and I'll forward it on.
Kathy
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