Cricut Beginnings-Episode One

[rebsraggs]

Thank You sooo Much for this video!!! I was so Lost! This video is very helpful!!

[adjones87]

Thank you so much! It didn't even seem to be a 20min video bc I was so into it! ;) My Cricut is in the mail & should be here in a few days!!!! XD I'm soooo excited, & I will deff be watching every one of your videos!!

[Tiiukai]

I've had my Expression for a year but only used it a couple of times, because I just didn't understand the settings. Your step by step demo showing me the settings and what each one does - that's exactly what I wanted and needed. You're clear in your instructions and I love the added recommendations along the way. Thank you so much for this very worthwhile video. I will be watching all of yours.

[TheJShiggs]

I've had my machine for awhile already but I haven't used it very much. Even if it's not the most professonal video, it's the hand holding I need so I might actually use my cricut. Thank you!

[MrBigbryan22]

I just got the circut personal machine. Im looking for ideas on how to use the machine. Plus looking fir ideas for my salon window.

[EmilyElisabethW]

I am watching all of your tutorials again - I just ordered my first Expression and I AM SO EXCITED! Thank you so much for doing these videos. You're amazingly helpful!

hugs!

Emily

[pinkipooscrapper]

Thanks for the tips love it I will continue to watch on to the next TFS !

[soaksupthesun]

Hi! I got my cricut today! Yay! it took me awhile to figure how to add the blade but finally got the hang of it. My cricut didnt include a plug to connect it to the computer. Should I get one?

[lovey2uoxox]

got my ce last night and just put blade in and getting ready to turn it on

got it cause u r showing me how to

ty ty ty ty

[cbowling100]

I'm actually watching your videos because I am finally getting serious about my Cricut and doing some things. Thank you so much for the classes. There more beneficial than you can imagine, especially for beginners like me. Again, thank you for all you videos because they're all great and extremely helpful.

[patrij3]

this was really helpful, thank you!!! looking forward to the next one!! :)

[luyandol]

Thank you , thank you , thank you - you are an angel, i love your classes, keep them coming, what a blessing, not babyish at all, you ARE DOING AN AWESOME JOB OF IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH LOGAN. Hugs to you Laura.

[Rod19114]

Thanks for a very informative tutorial. I am new to the Cricut and you have answered so many questions for me. I look forward to more of your videos.

[kuteykristen]

Thank you for this class, I look forward to each one! Great Job!! I really appreciate the tip on turning off the machine before switching cartridges.I always did turn my cricut off before switching but only as a precaution but now i will do it all the time for sure!!

[crazylovingit1]

Thanks so much for doing this for us all. You're doing a great job.

[scrapin2010]

I just got twonew mats a while back but ...I will not buy anymore thanks for sharing I used stencil ahesive but it has a strong smell... thanks girl I will have to turn my speed up...had fun watching...

[shanjamorjor]

yaaaaay!!!!  I really need this thanks Carolannn

[BitsOfLifePaperCrafs]

Great starter class; :) Quick question: Will you be showing us how to apply the adhesive to the matt? Also, I have heard that the large chisel tip ek success glue works well with the regular matts. Do you know if they work well with the Imagine matts or do you have to use the spray adhesive on thoose? :)

[EVL14512]

Great job Carolann, there are alot of great tips in your video.

[nana56041]

Thanks, girl. I love my baby bug and this info is wonderful. Now you've got me wanting an Expression one day. TFS. Nancy

[mysugarplumcottage]

Thank you so much... a great big hug to you for giving me a great big refresher course. I am looking forward to the rest of your episodes!!!

[sudmorris]

This has been so helpful...Thank you so very much!

[jeffnval1]

I Sweetie!!! Yea...she DID watch your video and of course the 1st thing she said was"I don't have the expression" and I know you don't own your Baby Bug anymore...So I will be encouraging her to Keep watching and since she only has the Baby But it should be EASIER b/c less buttons to mess with. Right? LOL...Keep the videos and I will will keep making her tune in.Thanks again,

Valerie

[TheKam77]

Thank You for taking it slow to show how to use the Expression, mine is still in the box so hopefully, your tutorial will help me to finally get it out of the box.

[loganscraftymomma]

@TheKam77 I love mine and would be lost if I didnt use it. I hope this series helps you! :) TFW

[marioceguera1]

This is so awesome THANK YOU! I started off with a baby bug a few months ago and was one of those people that had to open it right away and failed to read directions. LOL but this covers some of the basic quetions that I had. Especially the sticky adhesive! great money saving tip! ;)

[loganscraftymomma]

@marioceguera1 Thank you for watching!! *Dont worry I didnt read the instructions either!! :)

[GoinCriCrAzY]

Thanks for doing this. I have had my expression for about 3 years and Im ashamed to say that I HATE IT.... however...... IT HATES ME TOO..... so we are even! LOL Maybe by watching this series I can learn to love it and remember why I wanted it so badly :)

[loganscraftymomma]

@GoinCriCrAzY hehehe Sometimes I get aggravated with mine but then I turn it off and restart and it listens..heheh :) I wish kids/husbands were like that. :)

[Cinfulwayoflife]

OH MY GOSH! Thanks for this series i did not know about the shutting off and on while switching cartridges i do that all the time. EEEKKK.

Thanks again Cindy

[loganscraftymomma]

@Cinfulwayoflife Some tell you its fine to hot switch it but from a user that did it and tore it up I dont recommend it..I dont care what Provo Craft may say. :) TFW

[tuffytuffers]

Thanks for the good tutorial. I also have broke a expression by changing cartidges and not turning it off first. I learned alot of stuff I did not know. thanks for doing this. Will be watching everyone. I never knew what the setting button was for and was scared to push it. There are alot of buttons I am scared to push for fear of breaking a second one.

[loganscraftymomma]

@tuffytuffers I hate to hear yours broke too but its nice in the same way so others on here can see it does happen. Thanks for watching and I hope you find what the other buttons are for that you need! :)

[loganscraftymomma]

@smscrapper hehehe I have to have fun or I would go crazy at times!! :) Thanks for watching

[thecraftnut32]

Hi there, Thanks for making these videos :) I am new to the scrapbook scene, and learning all of the ins and outs of the Cricut will be great. I have not had mine for too long so I am just learning about all the Cricut can do.

What a great tip for the cutting mats! I have already had to buy more so being able to make them re-sticky is huge!

Thanks for all the great info :)

[loganscraftymomma]

@thecraftnut32 I highly recommend that spray but like I said a little goes a long way so be careful! If you look for other ways to resticky the mat on youtube there are plenty different ways. :) Thanks for watching!!

[melissa1224jax]

Thanks for the Above Rubies Studio idea. THANKS

[loganscraftymomma]

@melissa1224jax No problem!! :)

[jeffnval1]

Hi Sweetie!!! I think you did a GREAT job!!! I am not a newbie Persay however both my mother and I got the Baby Bug when it first came out and neither one of us has bother to Play with it...it always seemed so intimidating to us. I did however dive in about 2 years ago (when I discovered You Tube) and "teach myself" by watching all of you fab. ladies...My mother is a bid more "tech. phobic" and need a HOLDING HAND literally. I am making her watch your series and I think you were on her level.

[loganscraftymomma]

@jeffnval1 Thank you so much! I am trying to explain it so that if you have any "tech phobic" issues you can catch on. :) If you or your mom ever have any questions just ask!!! :) Thanks for watching!!

[neetadc]

Thanks Carolann.

{hugs}

Anita

[goodgriefyou]

ooh, can't wait till you do the gypsy tutorial - I got one for Christmas, and I haven't used it yet. I got the black cricut as an early Christmas present last year - love it, but I am still a beginner user, as I only cut text with it. There are so many buttons that I've never even touched....

Good tip about the hot swappingm and the easy stick. I learned so many thing that i had no idea about. I'll be be here for all the lessons :) Thank you for doing this!

[loganscraftymomma]

@goodgriefyou If you cant wait on me to do the gypsy tutorial I recommend Creations with Christina or My Creative TIme with Emma. They both are awesome with the gypsy!! :) Thanks for watching and glad you are getting something out of my series. :)

[dadamahe]

Thank you!!! You are so informational. I've had the Expression for at least year and have always wondered about the switching of cartrdges. Thank you for the warning!! I'm blessed to have one, I suriously doubt my husband would let me have another if my breaks. Looking for the next class.

[loganscraftymomma]

@dadamahe Thank you for commenting and watching!! :) Hope the series helps you!!

[cynthialoowho]

I didn't know about the settings button! I'm already learning Carolanne!!! Thank you, I have the cutting guide from Above rubies and it's awesome!!! Oooh getting the sticky tack! Are you going to share this series on A Lil Scrap Website? If not would it be alright if I did? YAY I'm so excited to learn more about my expression♥Thank you♥

[loganscraftymomma]

@cynthialoowho I am so busy right now that I havent had a chance to get on the site lately so feel free to put them where ever you would like!! I appreciate you passing the word around!! :)

[michsmith1973]

thanks so much for doing these tutorials. Look forward to the next episode.

[loganscraftymomma]

@michsmith1973 Thank you!!

[fasloan]

That is a good tutorial for beginners

[loganscraftymomma]

@fasloan Thank you!!

[goldyfishls]

Thanks for this video series. TYFS. Best Wishes Lucinda

[loganscraftymomma]

@goldyfishls Thank you for watching!!

[jacobluvsshelly]

thanks for taking time to show us newbies

[loganscraftymomma]

@jacobluvsshelly Thanks for watching!!! 

[mojm4]

Thanks for sharing. I got my cricut expression on christmas day. I used the baby cricut before I got my new one. And I would like to learn what the buttons between the screen and plate. I will look for that video when it comes up.

[loganscraftymomma]

@mojm4 I will be doing them soon! :) I hope they help you!! Thanks for watching!! :)

[designzbydebbz]

TFS! Great job, you take your time when explaining which is so helpful :0)

[loganscraftymomma]

@designzbydebbz I feel like I made it to slow but I am getting alot of "thank you" so I guess I didnt go to slow. Its harder than I thought to explain it in "beginner" terms. :) Thanks for watching!

[1sunflowermel]

Great start Carolanne!!!! Question, what speed and depth do you use when you are cutting more complex cuts, so it won't rip and tear the paper???

[dadamahe]

@1sunflowermel The more detail there is on the cut; the slower the speed should be. Depth is more about the type of medium, is CS or DP or chipboard... I hope this helps. I sure Carolann will be mre help.

[loganscraftymomma]

@dadamahe GREAT ANSWER!!! Thanks for helping!!

[loganscraftymomma]

@1sunflowermel Well that depends on the size you want to cut..sometimes when I want to cut it real small and complex I go to like speed 1 and maybe depth of 3. You really have to play around with it. HTH.

[mrstlc1]

Great first class!

Tracy

[loganscraftymomma]

@mrstlc1 Thank you!!

[mrsldavis]

Great overview.  I've had my cricut for over a year but it's always good to get a refresher - especially with buttons I don't use often. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[loganscraftymomma]

@mrsldavis Thank you!! :)

[DeraLynnD]

Thank you so much for this video! I had my blade depth all wrong. Also, I didn't know whether or not you can put in cartridges while the power is on. Obviously you can. But what I didn't know is that you could damage your cricut by changing out cartridges with the power on. I'm going to do it with the power off from this point on.  I just got my cricut (it's the baby bug) this year for Christmas so there is much to learn. Thanks for making this seriese for people like me. ~Dera

[loganscraftymomma]

@DeraLynnD Thank you for taking the time to comment!! I hope the series helps you then. If you have any questions please let me know! :)

[MrsArmyWife25]

thanks...the speed and pressure part really helped, and I had now idea how to change the blade, but now I think I can do it!! can't wait until the next video!!

Cassey

[loganscraftymomma]

@MrsArmyWife25 Thank you for watching!! :)

[galecrafts]

Good job Carolanne ~ you are helping so many newbies! Keep up the good work dear...

Huggs,

Gale The Happy Stamper :)

[loganscraftymomma]

@galecrafts Thanks Mrs.Gale!! :)

[craftymama2007]

Thank you for starting this series of videos. Thanks,

[loganscraftymomma]

@craftymama2007 Thanks for watching!!

[CraftyCricut]

I only got to 11:07 and it stopped. Don't know what's wrong with it.

[loganscraftymomma]

@CraftyCricut Hmm maybe try again later. :( Thanks for trying!!

[CraftyCricut]

@loganscraftymomma It worked this time. Thanks for the great videos!

[scrapin2010]

I am so going to come back and do this I have a few more things to do around the house...will be back though

[loganscraftymomma]

@scrapin2010 Well thank you!! :)

[boocali]

This is awesome, I had my cricut for about a year, an its always nice to refresh your brain. ty for sharing

[loganscraftymomma]

@boocali Thank you for watching!! :)

[uglybobswife]

great first class Carolanne! I have had the babybug for 4 years and rarely use it...hoping this will help take the fear out of it .... and make me start to use it more....Question...how do you know when it's time to change your blade? Now that I know how to change the blade ( thanks so much for that!)

i too have heard not to hot change the cartridges

Looking forward to your next class :O)

Corrie aka uglybobswife

[loganscraftymomma]

@uglybobswife I normally change mine when nothing else helps..like the blade presure, speed and such...at times I change it when I use a new thicker paper. HTH Thanks for watching!!

[loganscraftymomma]

@poohgirl198024 Girl I know what you mean about doing everything in high speed...I do too!! I have to learn to slow down. Thanks for watching!!

[Penbrandy1]

You did a great job!!! Thank you!!!....Can't wait until Thursday!!

[loganscraftymomma]

@Penbrandy1 THANK YOU!! 

[debbiehayslrtte]

Thanks for all the great tips. Debbie

[loganscraftymomma]

@debbiehayslrtte Thank you for watching!!

[naturegirl0415]

look forward to all the videos.. got a cricut last year for christmas and barely use it.. mostly.. haven't had a chance to really play around with it and test it out. :S Look forward to learning new things.

[loganscraftymomma]

@naturegirl0415 Thank you for watching..I hope you get all you need out of the class. If I can help just let me know! :)

[ScrappinAngela]

thx for doing these classes! your so thoughtful!

[loganscraftymomma]

@ScrappinAngela Thank you ma'am!! :)