I'm not advocating one over the other, but the new Cricut does not require cartridges so is a bit more flexible than it used to be. You can make your own designs or use online "patterns" for free as well. -Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jess Hesselgrave " < jhesselgrave @ ssldl .info> To: scomfort @ dexter .lib.mi.us Cc: michlib-l@ mcls .org Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 11:36:43 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Cricut Machine I agree with Jill Sodt - Silhouette's are way more flexible and cheaper in the long run. We also have some Cricut cartridges, but we are not purchasing new ones to add to our collection at this point. On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 4:31 PM, Barbara Dinan < bdinan @ plymouthlibrary .org > wrote: If you do end up getting a Cricut , you can check out cartridges here at Plymouth Library. We have 90 to choose from. Barb Dinan Plymouth Library 734-453-0750
I'd recommend looking at a Silhouette instead. More flexibility and cheaper in the long term. http://www. silhouetteamerica .com/
Jill Sodt Director of Library Services Mott Library Mott Community College 1401 East Court St, Flint, MI 48503 810-762-0415 jill . sodt @ mcc .edu
On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 2:35 PM, Stacey Comfort < scomfort @ dexter .lib.mi.us > wrote:
Hi, all -
I'm hoping to get a Cricut machine for use in our Youth section, mostly for display features and bulletin boards. Do any libraries out there have one that they use? If so, what model, and what can you tell me about it? Is it easy to use, do you like it, does it require training or a lot of figuring out?
Thanks in advance - you can reply directly to me.
Stacey Comfort Youth Reference Librarian Dexter District Library 3255 Alpine Street Dexter, Michigan 48130 (734) 426-4477 scomfort @ dexter .lib.mi.us
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