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There are a variety of paper cutting machines out there for crafters and scrapbookers to choose from but amongst those are the very popular three machines from Provo Craft. There is the original personal cutter, the Expression and then a blend of those two machines called the Create. The Expression is particularly favored by buyers and this article will look at the differences between the Expression and the original machine.

The purpose of the machines is the same – to cut out images and fonts chosen from cartridges that slot into the machines. Save time, loose the scissors and get creative with your scrapbooks, home decorating, homemade greeting cards and any other paper craft projects you might have. The accuracy of the blades is far superior to cutting by hand, the technology is exemplary. An added bonus is that the Cricut Expression can also cut out soft plastics and vinyl as well as a range of different types of papers.

Out of the the three machines the Expression is the heaviest and largest so you need to know you have a permanent place it can go; you won’t want to be moving this one around the house like the original. Unlike the original it can take two sized mats, 12 by 24 inch and 12 by 12 inch. A great extra feature is the LCD screen that makes mistakes in cutting a thing of the past as you can see what you have typed and can therefore avoid wasting paper.

There is no need for a computer, all the machines work as they are due to a built in keyboard that enables you to program in what you want. Each cartridge also comes with an overlay for the keyboard that then corresponds to shapes or letters that are on it. Thankfully for those thinking of upgrading from the original machine to the Expression the cricut cartridges fit in all the machines so ones you have already purchased will work just fine. There is a wide range of cartridges to choose from with a large variety of themes and styles that will suit just about any project.

If you are thinking about getting an Expression it is a good choice to make. It has more design features and functions than the original and can cut a larger span of sizes. You can do more with it than with the original which is why many owners of the personal cutter are considering upgrading to the Cricut Expression.

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