I'm traveling to Tennessee today (Memphis bound!), but made some videos on the Expression 2 for you before I left! Today, I'm focusing on one of the cute digital cartridges (JUST A NOTE) that comes already preloaded on the Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition machine. This cartridge was designed by Julie from COSMO CRICKET, and if you are a Cosmo Cricket fan, you will LOVE this cartridge! It is adorable!
I broke this project down into 6 steps to walk you through the whole process of making the cute tri-fold cards on JUST A NOTE. Each step is designed to show you different features and tips of the new Expression2:
STEP ONE: Locating Images on the Expression2 (includes zooming)
STEP TWO: How to use FIT TO PAGE on the Expression2
STEP THREE: Adding layered images to your virtual mat on the Expression2
STEP FOUR: Cutting with the Expression2
STEP FIVE: Cutting the second matt on the Expression2
STEP SIX: Finished Tri-fold Cards
There you go! Easy Peasy! I have really enjoyed using the Expression 2 this week! It is so easy to learn and what I wasn't sure of was easily found in the included handbook. Here's another look at these cute cards:
They are so easy and just so cute! I'll be adding the sentiments inside later and will show them again. Now... the question is.... if you are on the fence about purchasing this new machine... would the included cartridges push you off the fence? Remember that there are FOUR cartridges, three are full content (up to 700 images) and one is like a solutions (up to 200 images) but probably have a retail value of $320. That is if you count the MSRP of the cartridges. If you are like me and my friends, we are savvy shoppers and try to never pay more than $50 per full cartridge and $30 per solution... that is still $180 value for just the cartridges that come with the machine. I don't know for sure yet what the price of the Expression 2 is going to be when it premieres on HSN.... but I would subtract the $180 and that is what you are paying for the actual machine. My sscrubby hates my logic when I break down the value and justify my purchases, but HEY! It works! wink wink!!
I'll be back with more Expression 2 fun tomorrow!!
Creatively yours,
Tammy
23 comments:
Thanks so much for your videos. They break it down and make it so easy. Can't wait to get the E2!
Tammy you help me so much with your videos-I am really thinking hard about the Ex 2-I just hope they don't price it too high. Have fun in Memphis-my son lives in Lakeland with my two cute little grand daughters and we always say we are going to Memphis when we visit. Thanks again
Grammy J
guy1065ataoldotcom
Have a great trip Girl, I am sooo loving the videos on the beauty, I am afraid I may have to stop coming by until all this is over lol!!! my will is getting very weak.
oh, you're getting me interested...can't wait to find out all the info (re: price, etc.)
Your cards are so cute! Thanks for the videos showing how to make them and explaining the new E2. I'd love to get it, but I just don't have the money or the space right now. Maybe someday, if they're still around at that time.
Your logic re: price is so, well, logical! I had told myself, no, no, no. You can't have it. Now however, I think I'd be a fool not to buy the Expression 2. The videos were all I needed to convince me that I can figure it out. Thank you for your great work in bringing this wonderful product to my level.
Thanks Tammy for the great videos. I have explained the same logic to my hubby. I'm hoping he says "Okay". At first, he said, isn't there a new machine coming up soon (how sweet) and I told him yes, but you're off the hook for this one. BUT after seeing all these videos from you and Jana and Robyn, I'm getting really excited for the launch. Your cards are cute! Thanks again.
Your videos are so helpful! Thanks for all you share
Thanks for the great videos! I am super excited about this machine! Can't wait for April 26!
WOW Tammy...thanks for all the great tips on the E2. I am practically drooling to get one of these for myself. And I love your "logic" on justifying the cost :)
I bought my Expression just a couple of months before E2 was released, so I've got some wearing out to do before I upgrade again. Looks like a great machine, though!
I love tri-fold cards. My favorite actually! Thanks for sharing so many ideas!
Blessings, Donna
grandma4five
Hi Tammy ,I really enjoyed the video & think you have pushed me over that line!! Just have to sell one of my expressions!!!
Thank you so much for the videos. I really appreciate and also learning to want the E2!!! You do a great job.
Do you know if we will be able to lead the digital carts onto our Gypsy?
Thanks again!
Tammy great videos,My expression is only a yr 1/2 old but I just LOVE the new expression2.Maybe in time I'll be able to purchase one.Hope you have a great trip.
Thanks for the great videos! Your cards are so neat!
Great videos! I have two questions though. One, is there an option not to have the light turned on on the blade housing, or could I just not see the light in your video. Second, I am guessing that there is a weld feature on the screen options. Am I right?
Rebecca
www.classexpressions.blogspot.com
GreatVideos Tammy! Good Justification on the E2!!! Hope you have a safe trip 'Home' who knows maybe I will see you at Eclectica or Archiver's this weekend. Have a super safe trip.
Marilyn C.
I like the E2 and would like to get it. I do find fault with your rationalization. The original Expression came with 2 carts...so I don't look at the price of 4 carts...just that I am getting 2 extra...maybe worth $100. I hate the price is kept a big secret. I would find it easier to budget for this if I knew what the price would be. Maybe Cricut could convince HSN to release the information.
Thanks Tammy for sharing this. You are so thorough and so creative. Monique and I can't wait to see the HSN launch tomorrow night. Hope I can afford it.
Nana Susan
Wonderful tutorials. I love your logic on the price of the included cartridges offsetting the price of the E2. :o) I may have to try that logic on my hubby come April 26th.
Tammy,
I LOVE your tutorials...I am a new follower and I can't tell you how much I ENJOY your tutorials...You are very patient and articulate and your step by step instructions are just what I need to "get going" thanks for taking the time to teach us newbies.
Blessings,
Valerie Martin
TYTYTYTY, I have been puzzled on how to get the Just a Note cartridge to work!!! Your video is great and I do appreciate.
Hope you do many more, I am a hands on visual person, LOL
Thank you so much for the step by step tutorial. I got so frustrated with this cart over the weekend. Never was able to get it quite right. I appreciate you sharing this with us.
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