WHICH CRICUT MACHINE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

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Quiz Questions

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Select which crafts you are most interested in making.
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  Paper crafts (cards, scrapbooking, layered paper creations, etc.)
- B.
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  Vinyl and heat transfer projects - also known as iron-on vinyl (decals, t-shirts, tote bags, wood signs, etc.)
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  Fabric crafts (equilting, sewing, felt crafts, faux leather, etc.)
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  Print Then Cut project. The process of an image that is printed from a home inkjet printer (sold separately) and then cut with Cricut.
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  Engraving projects and beyond (freedom to use thicker materials such as acrylic, wood, and more)
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  Infusible Ink projects (Dye ink transfer sheets that allow for pro level heat transfers that are dyed into the fabric)
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How much space do you have available for your crafting setup?
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  Limited space, like a small desk or table
- B.
  A dedicated crafting area with moderate space
- C.
  A spacious crafting room with plenty of room to work
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Do you currently craft on a regular basis?
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  Yes! All the time!
- B.
  I might make a project a month
- C.
  Not very often. Only a handful of projects per year
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How do you feel when asked to learn new technology?
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  Overwhelmed
- B.
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  I can do it if I have to
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  Excited
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  Confident
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How important is cutting speed to you?
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  The faster the better!
- B.
  It doesn't matter that much to me.
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What is your budget for a Cricut machine?
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  Less than $200
- B.
  $200=$400
- C.
  $400 or above
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Are you just a hobbyist or do you plan to start a small business?
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  I'm strictly a hobbyist!
- B.
  I have, or I plan to start a small business.
- C.
  I'm not sure.
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How important is the ability to score or create 3D projects to you?
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  Really important
- B.
  Not that important
- C.
  I am not sure yet.
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Do you want to be able to cut Smart Materials? Smart Materials, or matless cutting, means you don't need to load a cutting mat to cut vinyl or iron-on material.
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  Yes
- B.
  I could take it or leave it

Quiz Outcomes

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Cricut Maker 3!
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Whoa! Look at you all, ambitious! Based on your answers, you and the Cricut Maker 3 would be best friends! The Cricut Maker 3 is a step up from the original Maker because it is compatible with Smart Materials.If you want an unlimited range of material options and projects to make, plus the ability to cut without a mat, then the Maker 3 is an ideal choice for you. The Cricut Maker 3 cuts 300+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-on,Light cardstockHeavy cardstock,Scrapbooking paperSmart vinylSmart iron-on WoodPlasticAnd moreThe Cricut Maker 3 Can Perform All The Operations available in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsPrint Then CutDrawing with pensWriting with pensFoilingScoring (with both the scoring stylus and scoring wheel)EngravingWavy edgeDebossingPerforateDevice CompatibilityThe Maker 3 works with Cricut Design Space and can connect via Bluetooth or USB to your device. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Cricut Maker 3 Machine Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)Foil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Full-size card matScoring stylusScoring wheelCard matStandard grip green mat, light grip blue mat, strong grip purple mat, and fabric grip pink matQuick Swap tools (read more about what these tools can do here!)Engrave toolDeboss toolWavy edge toolPerforate toolHow Big Can The Cricut Maker 3 Cut?With a Mat: 11.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches long for a standard mat or 11.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches long on a mat (if using a 12x24 inch mat)Without a Mat: The Cricut Maker 3 can cut at 11.5 inches wide by 4ft long with Smart Materials. Ready to buy your dream machine?
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Original Cricut Maker!
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It was meant to be! Based on your answers, you are a golden fit for the original Cricut Maker machine!The Cricut Maker is ideal for a crafter who wants to make all the projects a Cricut machine can offer without fear of limitations based on material compatibility or size. The Cricut Maker also work with the most robust tools such as the QuickSwap Tool for engraving, debossing, etc. The Cricut Maker cuts 300+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-on,Light cardstockHeavy cardstock,Scrapbooking paperWoodPlasticAnd moreThe Cricut Maker Can Perform All The Operations available in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsPrint Then CutDrawing with pensWriting with pensFoilingScoring (with both the scoring stylus and scoring wheel)EngravingWavy edgeDebossingPerforateDevice CompatibilityThe Maker works with Cricut Design Space and can connect via Bluetooth or USB to your device. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Cricut Maker Machine Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)Foil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Full-size card matScoring stylusScoring wheelStandard grip green mat, light grip blue mat, strong grip purple mat, and fabric grip pink matQuick Swap tools (read more about what these tools can do here!)Engrave toolDeboss toolWavy edge toolPerforate toolHow Big Can The Cricut Maker Cut?With a Mat: 11.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches long for a standard mat or 11.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches long on a mat (if using a 12x24 inch mat)Without a Mat: Not compatibleReady to buy your dream machine?
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Cricut Explore Air 2!
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You're a classic and the perfect match for the Explore Air 2!The Cricut Explore Air 2 holds the record for the most popular Cricut machine, and it has been around the longest. The balance of price, size, and material capability works well for the average hobbyist. The Explore Air 2 is ideal for a crafter who wants to make all the most popular projects that most mainstream cutting machines can make while remaining as affordable as possible for a classic full-size Cricut machine. The Explore Air 2 cuts 100+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-onVinylLight cardstockHeavy cardstockScrapbooking paperInfusible InkSticker paperAnd MoreThe Explore Air 2 Can Also Perform The Most Popular Operations in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsPrint Then CutDrawing with pensWriting with pensFoilingScoringDevice CompatibilityThe Explore Air 2 works with Cricut Design Space and can connect via Bluetooth or USB to your device. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Explore Air 2 Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)The deep-point bladeThe fabric bladeFoil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Scoring stylusCard matStandard grip green mat, light grip blue mat, strong grip purple mat, and fabric grip pink matHow Big Can The Cricut Explore Air 2 Cut?With a Mat: 11.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches long for a standard mat or 11.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches long on a mat (if using a 12x24 inch mat)Without a Mat: Not compatibleReady to buy your dream machine?
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Cricut Joy!
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Mini but mighty! The Cricut Joy excels at vinyl crafts, iron-on projects, card making, and writing, which offer plenty of variety for the most popular Cricut projects you might wish to make. The Cricut Joy cuts 50+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-on,Light cardstockHeavy cardstock,Scrapbooking paperSmart vinylSmart iron-on Smart sticker cardstockThe Cricut Joy Can Perform The Basic Cutting Operations available in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsDrawing with pensWriting with pens,FoilingDevice CompatibilityThe Cricut Joy works with Cricut Design Space and connects via Bluetooth only. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads, and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Cricut Joy Machine Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)The Cricut Joy foil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Card matStandard grip green mat and light grip blue matHow Big Can The Cricut Joy Cut?With a Mat: 4.25 inches wide by 11.5 inches long for a standard mat. Without a Mat: The Cricut Joy cuts at 4.5 inches wide by 4 feet long with Smart Materials. READY TO BUY YOUR DREAM MACHINE?
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Cricut Explore 3
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You have excellent taste! The Explore 3 offers you all the most popular materials and projects to make, plus the ability to cut matless! And did we mention it has a one-of-a-kind creamy mint matte finish?! You've landed functionality and beauty without completely breaking the bank!The Cricut Explore 3 cuts 100+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-on,Light cardstockHeavy cardstock,Scrapbooking paperFeltThin fabricsSmart vinylSmart iron-on Smart sticker cardstockThe Cricut Explore 3 Can Perform The Most Popular Operations available in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsDrawing with pensWriting with pensFoilingScoringPrint Then CutDevice CompatibilityThe Explore 3 works with Cricut Design Space and can connect via Bluetooth or USB to your device. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Cricut Explore 3 Machine Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)Fabric bladeDeep-point bladeFoil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Full-size card matScoring stylusStandard grip green mat, light grip blue mat, strong grip purple mat, and fabric grip pink matHow Big Can The Cricut Explore 3 Cut?With a Mat: 11.5 inches wide by 11.5 inches long for a standard mat or 11.5 inches wide by 23.5 inches long on a mat (if using a 12x24 inch mat)Without a Mat: The Cricut Explore 3 can cut at 11.5 inches wide by 4ft long with Smart Materials. READY TO GET YOUR DREAM MACHINE?
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Cricut Joy Xtra
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Look at you picking the perfect Cricut machine like a pro!It sounds like you’re in the market for your first starter cutting machine. The Cricut Joy Xtra may just be the perfect fit – compact and lightweight at less than 6 lbs, making it a portable cutting machine that can move or fit in various spaces.The Cricut Joy Xtra is the perfect model for a beginner who wants to make all the most popular Cricut projects without sacrificing the affordability and compact nature of your cutting machine!The Cricut Joy Xtra cuts 50+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-on,Light cardstockHeavy cardstock,Scrapbooking paperSmart vinylSmart iron-on Smart sticker cardstockThe Cricut Joy Xtra Can Perform The Basic Cutting Operations available in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsDrawing with pensWriting with pensFoilingPrint Then CutDevice CompatibilityThe Cricut Joy Xtra works with Cricut Design Space and connects via Bluetooth only. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads, and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Cricut Joy Xtra Machine Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)The Cricut Joy foil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Card matStandard grip green mat and light grip blue matHow Big Can The Cricut Joy Xtra Cut?With a Mat: 8.25 inches wide by 11.5 inches long for a standard mat. Without a Mat: The Cricut Joy Xtra cuts 8.5 inches wide by 4ft long with Smart Materials. READY TO BUY YOUR DREAM MACHINE?
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Cricut Venture
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You picked the biggest and newest in the Cricut machine world! You sound like you want to be a pro at crafting or maybe even start a small business. The Cricut Venture is ideal for a small business owner who needs to batch with speed and accuracy. The Venture can also be a perfect fit for an advantageous hobbyist or as a piece of shared equipment for teachers and other organizations. The Venture allows complete flexibility with all the most popular projects while providing larger-than-life craft results and the ability to batch like a boss!The Cricut Venture cuts 100+ crafting materials, such asVinylIron-on,Light cardstockHeavy cardstock,Scrapbooking paperSticker paperSmart vinylSmart iron-on Smart sticker cardstockThe Cricut Venture Can Perform The Most Popular Operations available in Design Space, such as Cutting materialsDrawing with pensWriting with pensFoilingScoringPrint Then CutDevice CompatibilityThe Venture works with Cricut Design Space and can connect via Bluetooth or USB to your device. Compatible with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, iPads and Andriod tabletsTools And Accessories the Cricut Venture Machine Works WithThe fine-point blade (comes with the machine)Foil toolCricut pens (you can use other pens too!)Venture-size card matScoring stylusVenture size, standard grip green mat, light grip blue mat, strong grip purple mat, and fabric grip pink matHow Big Can The Cricut Venture Cut?With a Mat: 23.5 inches wide by 27.5 in longWithout a Mat: The Cricut Venture can cut 24 inches wide by 12 feet long.READY TO BUY YOUR DREAM MACHINE?