what would be the best machine and products for scrap booking and card making for the cricut?

• Electronic cutting machine for scrapbook layouts, classroom decor, signage, and more
• Cartridge-based system (no computer required); cuts from 1/4 inch up to 23-1/2 inches
• Easy-to-read LCD screen; works with 12-by-12-inch or 12-by-24-inch cutting mats
• Includes Plantin SchoolBook font cartridge and Accent Essentials shape cartridge
• Measures 21-1/2 by 7 by 7-3/4 inches

Product Description
An exciting new way to cut letters, shapes, and phrases in impressive sizes using the 12-inch by 24-inch mat or the 12-inch by 12-inch mat. The possibilities are endless with this larger machine, allowing you to create b... More >>

Cricut Expression 24-Inch Personal Electronic Cutting Machine

• Personal electronic cutting machine for greeting cards, scrapbooks, and other paper crafts
• 8-way directional blade; Portrait, Fit-to-Page, and Auto-Fill modes; Center Point function; Flip function
• Cartridge-based system; no computer required; cuts from 1/4 inch up to 11-1/2 inches
• Includes 6-by-12-inch cutting mat, all necessary cords, and DonJuan font cartridge
• Measures approximately 17-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 13 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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CRICUT CREATE PERSONAL ELECTRONIC CUTTER with strech your imagination cartridge... More >>

Cricut 29-0867 Create Personal Electronic Cutting Machine with DonJuan Font Cartridge

Craft and Hobby Association Chicago Tradeshow Chicago 2010 Cricut Imagine Machine Cricut Lite Print and Cut HP and Provo Craft Cricut Imagine is the first-ever personal electronic printer and cutter on the market. Using HP Inkjet technology and Cricut cutting technology, it adds color and pattern to paper crafting, home decor, party decor and gifts.

Can you make your own things on the Cricut Expression by connecting it to the computer?
Like using the computer as a cartridge?

i was thinking about buying one. does anyone have a cricut machine? it looks petty cool to me... is it hard to use? how do you like it?

Like a lot of people I am doing some research about these machines. I've come across one that comes with inks, and was wondering if somebody can explain to me what the use of the inks are for. Im guessing its to draw out and image, but then is it still cut out too, I'm confused please help.................please only answer if you know what you are talking about, not if you just think you do! Thanks in advance!

I want to know what people think of the machine and If it does the vinyl lettering good?

Please do not answer if you do not know or are just taking a GUESS.