I was in Hobby Lobby today (no surprise there) and I saw an older man plunk down $300+ in cash for a Cricut Expression. I nearly made a comment like “I’m coming to your house for Christmas” but kept my mouth shut and just sighed wishing someone was buying me one. Over the weekend I had tinkered around on Ebay, bidding away for various Cricuts. I came very close to winning one but then felt relieved that I didn’t because I was still unsure about spending such a big amount of money.
Then tonight on a whim, I decided to check out Ebay again. I found a brand new Cricut Create with a Don Juan Cartridge included with the auction ending in like 15 minutes. So…………….I put in my bid at $106 as my maximum bid. Not sure why I chose that number. Maybe because I had just lost a bid on the same machine by only being willing to pay $105. It sold for $106. Second guessing myself…………….again (boy is this getting old!) I checked Ebays policies on canceling a bid. Realizing I had no legit reason, I just sat and watched as time ran out. And lo and behold, I WON! 86 bucks!!!!!!! Now I know that the Cricut Expression is the latest model but I think this one is perfect for me. I’m comfortable with that price and I can.not.wait. to get it in the mail and give it a whirl!
Now, the question is…….what cartridge should I buy first? Any suggestions?
XOXO
Diana
www.thegirlcreative.com
Chic Mama says
I’m jealous. That’s all I have to say about that!
Mama Thompson says
Hurray…I am so glad you got it…and for $86…that’s great. I use my zoobaloo a lot, but recently bought the calligraphy set and Lyrical set and I LOVE all the different fonts on those. You definitely need to get one that has gift tag cut outs, etc…have fun!!!
Andrea P. says
I’m getting a Cricut for Christmas, too. My first cartridge purchase will be “Tags, Bags, & More” OR “Wild Cards”
The Girl Creative says
OOooh, yes, the Tags, Bags, & More looked really good. I almost grabbed one of those too! Thanks for the info. I’m excited! 🙂
GroverFamily says
i want one too! congrats on getting at such a good price:)
Noel Giger says
Congrats! You’ll soon be addicted like the rest of us 🙂 YIPPEE
k80 says
What the hell is a cricut???? lol 🙂
You can teach me next week! (Will you have to delete my comment for profanity??? 🙂
I am thinking I’ll come up Tues afternoon? I think I have a FREE make-up trial at 11am.
Cherie says
Oh you are in for so much fun! I was making snowflakes last night to make a wreath with my Cricut. I love that it is so versatile for scrapbooking, cards, home decorating, school projects, you name it! HAVE FUN!
lfhpueblo says
How cool. Please upload some photo’s of the creations you make. I’d like to see them, and I bet alot of others here would too.
Jessica says
I have the Cricut create and I really like it. A fun cartridge is Wild Card {if you like making cards}, the Home Accents/Decor Solution cartridges are also good…lots of birds and flourishes. Perfect for well, home decor. Have a safe and happy holiday!!!
Jill says
Great deal!
I am getting one for Christmas. heavy sigh . . it is under my tree right now and I can’t touch it. =(
I can’t wait to try it out!
Sandy says
Here is the link I use to look at all the cartridges. It has the handbooks too so you can see all the extras with that cart.
http://www.cricut.com/information/cartridge_library.aspx
If you only want to start out with one or two. I’d go with Storybook, Beyond Birthdays, and Wild Cards. I think you can do ALOT with these carts!!!!
Sky Buffat says
Congrats!! I get tired of my own indecisiveness quite often too- good for you! And I love my Lyrical Letters cartridge 🙂 Enjoy your new toy once it arrives 🙂
Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says
I’m totally excited for you (and jealous). I want one, then I don’t. I just cannot get myself to commit. =) Can’t wait to hear how you love it to push me over the edge.
The Girl Creative says
I just won bids on Ebay for the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cart and the Opposites Attract one. yeah! I think this should keep me busy for awhile. 🙂 It better because I’m broke now! lol
adventuresandgadgets says
Hi there! I just found your creative blog; you have lots of cute stuff. I bought myself the Cricut Expressions at Walmart’s Black Friday sale for $188. Not quite the bargain that you got, but I was sooooo excited! Mine came with 2 cartridges: Serenade & Plantin School Book. While we were there, I also bought the Designer’s Calendar cart on sale.
Right now, Michael’s craft store has their carts on sale for 50% off! I bought two more that I can’t wait to try out: Sports Mania & Fabulous Finds. Oh, and if Michael’s is out of the one you want, they’ll give you a rain check for the sale price. 🙂
Happy Cricutting! ~ April (Sorry for the long comment!)