The Cricut Explore Air 2 + Everything Starter Set | The Ultimate Machine for Any Crafter or Scrapbooker!
Hello friends, I'm so glad you've dropped by. If you're like me, your creativity doesn't just stop at scrapbooking. You probably also enjoy card making, paper crafts, DIY home decor and much more. If that sounds like you, then you're in for a treat!
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Cricut recently announced and released their brand new Explore Air 2 machine! This machine cuts and writes up to 2x faster than previous models. And I'm am so excited to announce I'm a proud new owner and you can be too!
As a hybrid scrapbooker, a machine like this one has been on my wishlist for a couple of years now. Eliminating the need to spend hours fussy cutting was a necessity. So, before I made my decision, I spent about 30 days interviewing other crafters who owned similar machines and gleaning what information I could from the internet. In addition, I took the time to review other brands and what they had to offer in comparison to this machine. Ultimately, this machine and brand won me over.
Why, you might ask?
Well, there were several factors for me. First and foremost was affordability. I needed something that would fit within my budget. This machine and bundle fit my budget perfectly. With endless possibilities to create and a bundle offering multiple varieties of products, this set really jumped out at me.
Second, I was looking for a machine with a very precise cut. Since receiving my machine, I have used it on various projects and am in love with the exactness. I also was heavily persuaded by this video right here. There is an even an easy dial button that allows you to control the depth of the cut depending on the material you're using.
Third, I wanted a machine that worked wirelessly and had easy to use software where I could use my own designs. The Bluetooth capabilities of this cutting machine was a big plus. The icing on the proverbial cake is Design Space. Literally, in less fifteen minutes of unboxing the machine (my very first machine of it's kind), I had opened Design Space and began to cut an SVG file from the One Little Bird store. It was THAT easy. And I was ecstatic!
In all, some added benefits of the machine are the ability to create wirelessly from an iphone or ipad, the ability to draw with various pen sets, the deeper cut blade that allows me to cut materials thicker than paper (other competitors couldn't do this), and the starter bundle that offered SO MANY EXTRAS... I simply couldn't resist. In fact, I not only ordered one for me, but one for my Mom too!
If you're in the market for a machine or considering purchasing one, I encourage you to consider the new Explore Air 2. If you have any questions regarding my machine or the projects I've created with it, please don't hesitate to ask. You can contact me here or leave a comment below.
Happy Crafting!
