What is the difference between cricut expression and imagine

Love it! Hmm I say both if you can afford them The expression is a great all around machine but the Imagine takes it to the next level allowing you to print and cut.

I have not had any problem with the Imagine however in all honesty I have not played with it as much as I would like. The ink is an added expense but you can make your own dimensional embellishments instead of purchasing stickers etc so that may offset the expense.

I bought the Imagine and after one month of use it quit working and I returned it and bought the Expression. Waaay too many bugs to work out. Get the Expression and wait a couple of years to buy the Imagine. The Expression does everything but print.

Another problem with the Imagine. I have a personal, and have just recently purchased a new Expression. I thought I should have gotten an Imagine. I wanted it for my birthday this year but I should probably wait.

What do you think of the Gypsy is it better than design studio for the computer, or basically the same thing? I have all three, but my favorite is the Expression. For the money, the Expression is the superior machine. Hi, I would definately go for the imagine it is the machine to have lots more advantage lots of things you can do and make you can also coordinate your colours, I absolutely love it.

Not a machine you are able to carry about with you though if you need to take it with you have the expression but personally i love the imagine but would not part with the expression. I had the original Cricut and then the expression.

Hands down, I would only buy the silhouette! Cheap and easy to use. You only buy the cut files that you need and any font that is in your computer can be cut with it. You can also do a print to cut with it and cut out anything you print on your computer. I would recommend starting with the expression and here is why: 1. There are a wider variety of cartridges to suit most any idea. The cartridges can be purchased inexpensively from many on line retailers. You can cut larger up to The expense of paper is less than the cost of ink.

Cardstock is almost always on sale at one of the big box stores. The Expression is more hands on which is good for new crafters, they get to play more with textures. The first release of most dynamic machines usually need a little time to be as smooth as anticipated. Problems with a tool this costly would be a greater hinderence to a newer crafter and sully the relationship with Cricut.

There are lots of reasons to go either way. As long as my large cartridge library will work, I have nothing to lose. I am also interested in purchasing a Cricut. This is a new endeavor for me! After reading the above replies, I am leaning toward the expression. I do have a question… What program do you recommend that allows you to use true type fonts installed on your computer instead of relying solely on the cartridges. SCAL states it can be used on any of the Cricut.

Plus it allows you to auto trace. I say the Imagine! Everything you can do on the Expression and more. All the cartridges work on the Imagine. I love the fact that I can use the ink colors of my mixing to each design. If you are interested in the Imagine why waste the money on an expression and just put your money toward the Imagine. I really want the imagine, but I have a personnal and have just recently purchased a new Cricut Expression.

Do you think I should have gotten the Imagine? I realize that this conversation started a long time ago, but here it goes. Darlene, I really appreciated your comment on the imagine. There are not many good reviews.

I just got one for my B-day literally 2 days ago. With the expression you not supposed to hot swap the cartridge, you must turn off your machine, are you supposed to do this with the imagine too, or can you just take out the cartridges. Your response is appreciated. Thanks to all that commented on the machine. I am fine with that I love him for getting this.

I agree that I think it has a lot of bugs to work out — i was leaning toward expression2 that just came out in april…… feedback Nicole. I found that if I printed my letters then cut them out — they were malaligned — we calibrated the machine at least 5 times, read directions, etc…but still poor quality!

Are there any things that you can do with the expressions II that you can not do with the imagine? How wide does your imagine cut and can you connect letters etc to any length as the expressions II can do? I am new to cardmaking, etc. I also have the Gypsy, and love it. I think it is a must, even though I am still trying to learn it. I personally prefer the Expression.

You can use all of the Cricut cartridges in the Imagine and cut many different papers and materials as well as select colors or patterns to print on your original cartridges with the Imagine. The Expression 2 performs much like the Cricut Imagine. Touch Screen, Features, Virtual Mat orientation and other functions. While there are features that are upgrades to the E2 from the original Expression — I just have an infinite love to my Expression — a comfort — an easy — and a partiality to it. It does depend on what your needs are and what you are comfortable with and looking for.

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Similar Posts Today I did a quick vinyl project! I did not find where it actually said it could be used to cut felt. I know the Cuttlebug will but you can only cut it the size of the die cut.

Can you adjust the sizes? Like I need small diecuts to use on my quilted postcards. Hi Cmoreroots, You can use any of the Cricut's to cut felt. Here's a link to posts I made about how to cut regular felt and how to cut adhesive felt with a Cricut.

If space and budget aren't a drawback, I recommend the Cricut Expression because it has the most functionality. Hi, OMG, this is exactly what i looking for. Now that i'm ready to get a Cricuit, i was't sure which one. I guess i'm getting the Expression.

I do custom invitation so i'm thinking it will be a good investment. I want to get the digital bundle, in your opinion is best to get it thorugh HSN since i want the digital bundle? And is it fairly easy to use? Is the digital unit easy to use? Is that what uses SVG file? Thank you so much!!! That's what they do. I prefer Make the Cut and have a link to that page on the right hand side of my page.