Cricut Expression

by Rigby, Cathie

• ISBN13: 9781423623106
• ISBN10: 142362310X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-15
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Summary

In a way that crafters can understand, Cathie Rigby teaches the basics of the Cricut Expression machines and cutting (both the original and the new Expression 2) for beginners. For advanced crafters, this book instructs on features such as modes and functions, teaches how to create with color, texture, and dimension. A cutting guide teaches the perfect settings to cut every type of materials. A separate chapter introduces all the new features of Expression 2 and explains how it differs from the original Expression machine. More than 50 creative projects inspire ideas for home décor, gifts, cards, and scrapbook layouts.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 8
Cutting Basics: A Beginner and Refresher's Course	p. 16
Cartridge Handbook Strategies	p. 29
Exploring Possibilities	p. 31
Color, Texture, and Dimension	p. 39
Cutting Guide	p. 44
Cricut Expression® 2	p. 46
Cards	p. 61
Hoppy Birthday	p. 62
Baby Monkey	p. 65
You're Invited	p. 66
Great Hunt	p. 68
Wild West	p. 69
Sweet on You	p. 70
Stinkin' Sweet	p. 72
Merci	p. 74
Sew Nice	p. 76
Piña Colada	p. 79
Page Layouts	p. 81
Rockin' My Kicks	p. 84
Look Who's 40	p. 88
Birds of a Feather	p. 92
Short Circuit	p. 96
Winter Wonderland	p. 98
Growing	p. 104
We're Family	p. 108
for the Home	p. 110
Captured Flight	p. 112
Kitchen Secrets	p. 114
Forever Love	p. 117
Sew Organized	p. 118
Smile Banner	p. 121
Illuminating Elegance	p. 125
Mon Amour	p. 126
Carte Postale	p. 130
Memories	p. 132
Seasonal Charm	p. 139
Bless This Home	p. 150
Warm Winter Wishes	p. 154
Inspire Me	p. 156
Under the Big Top	p. 159
Springtime Happiness	p. 163
Autumn Glow	p. 166
Gifts & Parties	p. 168
Start Your Bngines	p. 170
Once Upon a Princess	p. 173
Happily Ever After	p. 176
I Heart the USA	p. 178
Woodland Critters Cupcake Toppers	p. 180
Woodland Critters Party Favor	p. 182
Cowhoy Up!	p. 184
Huntin' Season	p. 186
Spooky Album	p. 188
I Want My Mummy	p. 197
Ready-Set-Hike	p. 200
Parisian Bridal Shower	p. 202
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Excerpts

Cutting Basics: A Beginner and Refresher's Course

Each of the cutting exercises throughout this book will help you become familiar with the basic Cricut keypad buttons. These basic buttons are the same on every Cricut cartridge. Once you understand how to use these buttons and the shortcuts they provide, creating becomes a snap.

Cutting Exercise :

Load Paper, Unload Paper,

Shift, and Shift Lock

Materials

Regular cardstock

Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge or other font cartridge

Part 1

1. Place a 4" x 12" piece of cardstock on the mat in Home Position.

2. Plug in the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge (or any font cartridge) and place the keypad overlay in place on the top of the machine.

3. Turn on the machine.

4. Set the blade to 5, the speed to 4, and the pressure to 5.

5. Change the Size Dial on the far right to 2".

Note: The #2 will appear above the size on the display screen. 6. Hold the mat firmly with both hands and slide the mat under the blade. Note: Your mat should be aligned with the left side of the machine.

7. With the mat now in position, press the Load Paper button and help to guide the mat as it loads.

Note: Do not let go of the mat until after you have pressed the Load Paper button. Letting go before pressing Load Paper could cause the machine to load incorrectly. If this occurs, press Unload Paper and restart the loading process.

8. Type the word "welcome" on the keypad.

9. Press the Cut button.