Karley Hall 😂 I had to tell myself I had an issue and stop from going back to the store... until yesterday cause I needed moss (Of course ended up getting more than just that lol)
Just finish them one at a time lol. Make it your business to just finish one then tackle the next one. But yeah I have been there I still have some projects, but I stopped those because I had a hiccup and really need to rethink my plan because I hate wasting materials.
This video was really useful. The Explore Air 2 would satisfy my needs but I think the Maker would still be better for a more adaptable future in crafting.
I LOVE The Maker so much! It is amazing. I told my husband I was going out for a bit and he said, "You dont need any more vinyl!" I wasnt going for vinyl; I was going for Infusible Ink!
I am just started to look at the Cricut machines, but this review is by far the most straightforward and easy-to-understand review that I have seen. For someone who has minimal knowledge of the features of the Cricut, your review helped me understand both machines without getting lost in the jargon. I am mainly a calligrapher, but I have very interested in the pen and embossing features on the Cricut Maker. Also, I love the photos behind you! You must be an excellent photographer as well! I look forward to exploring your channel in more depth.
Brand new cricuit owner! I decided to go with the Air 2 as I knew I wouldn’t be doing any fabric, wood, leather, and engraving crafts in the future. I wanted to focus on card making and vinyl crafts! I am an absolute beginner but I am hesitant to go all out right out of the gate. I’m going to research and see how to really get used to Design Space to get more comfortable before I start my crafts. Thanks so much for your content! Definitely subscribing!
@@DuchessDark do you have to bond the material if you use the strong grip mat? Bonding is more expense that I don't want to bother with if the strong grip mat will work well enough.
I'm so glad I found this video. I'm a pre beginner crafter, I have a lot of ideas for projects and getting different items together, I just need some me time and one of these awesome machines. I never knew what a cricut was for until the other day, now I'm obsessed and have to get one. You helped me decide which one will be right for me. Thanks😊
The maker is my choice. Now to come up with the money. Neither are in my budget & seem out of reach right now. I love making things, crafting, painting etc. I can't make everything my creative mind wants to make just yet. I will keep a positive outlook & know that I'll be making everything my heart desires 1 day soon. Thanks for the video 💜
Just got the Maker as my early Mother's Day gift from Costco...it's $399 right now till 3/29 with bonus starter kit. Thank you so much for your review. Very helpful.
Just got my cricut explorer 2 today. I have watched learning videos of how to use my machine. After watching your video it put my mind at ease knowing I bought the right one as a starter. Once I get the used of using the machine, I'll buy the maker in the future.
This is an awesome review! I just bought a heat press and it will be here Wednesday, I be been debating on a cricut to go with it and I was at target just now, $249 for the air 2 and I price matched with Amazon and boom got it for 200! Now I’m getting a sweet tea and headed home to open it! Happy Mother’s Day 🤘
Glad I came across your comment. I been watching videos for decide trying to decide between getting a heat press or a cricut. Now im thinking do I need both? Lol I do a lot of fashion DIYs, styling and been learning how to sew more. Now wanting to get these new machines to create merchandise to sell for mt brand. Idk what to dooooo😩
Isn’t a heat press just like a giant iron though? Why not start with the Cricut which will provide the designs and you can Iron it at first, then upgrade to the press? Just wondering if there’s more to it
Keisy Diaz well I do screen printing already so I can do sublimation designs and iron one with it, but it goes much hotter than an iron on so when I screen print it cures the ink really well, I have the cricut maker now and using them hand in hand is amazing!
T. Smith cricut is good for cutting out heat transfer vinyl so that your designs are pre cut when you put them on to the shirt, it can also cut out pre printed designs and which is a plus, I really recommend a cricut especially if you already have a heat press because it opens up so many more doors when you have both.
I’m primarily a quilter and fiber arts maker who’s been going back & forth about getting a Cricut. I’m now pretty sure I will get one and your vid helped me decide which one (Maker). Thanks very much for the comparison demos.
Your comparison of these machines has been very concise and informative. You have described what the machine is used for and their differences. I am contemplating buying one, but not sure which one or even if I should. I love what you said about buying things and never finishing a craft!! I had to back it up 3 times to be sure I heard it correctly because I was laughing so hard! Great video, thank you!
flutterby919 I’m the worst enabler 😂! So yes you need one! Thanks for watching and for your feedback! Let me know if you have additional questions to help make your decision!
Get the maker you wouldn’t regret it. This is my first machine and I was contemplating on which one to get by watching so much videos I decided on the maker because of all the functions and it is endless on what you could do with it.
I'm definitely set on getting the Cricut Maker. Because you, Karley, have helped me make my choice, and have led me into the Cricut world. There's no way in heck I'll ever get a Brother ScanNCut machine. EVER.
Very informative video. I bought the explore air 2 a little over a year ago. Now that I know more about both machines, I wish I would've bought the maker instead. On the up side, my husband will be gifting me the Maker for Valentine's Day! Yay!! Looking forward to bigger possibilities of crafting.
Thank you so much for explaining the difference between the machines... I have been trying to find a machine that will cut through wood, as I repurpose boxes, jewellery boxes etc so always looking for different pieces of shaped wood, mdf etc So it sounds like the maker is for me...
I’ve been looking at these for last 3 months...I had a hard time understanding which one is best for me. Well...thanks to you, I know which one to buy. As all crafting can be expensive I see myself spending lots of money on this new adventure with the Circuit Maker! I did subscribe to your channel. Thank you very much!
Danita Gainey yay!! Congratulations! If you order through Cricut I would love if you shop through the links in the video description- this is how I am able to support this channel and bring new content each week! 🎉 please let me know if you have any questions at all! I included all my social links in the description- so feel free to contact me with anything at all!
Dang. Just bought my mom the Air for Christmas cause the Maker was sold out and reading the comments, not a single person would have chose the Air. I guess I'll have to wait for Mothers Day on the Maker
Cutting fabric: You can iron fabric to freezer paper before cutting. Freezer paper acts like a temporary interfacing, which the fabric peels right off of (and the freezer paper shape can be used a few more times onto fabric. But then you’ll be cutting by hand after that first time in the Cricut. Great for needle-turned appliqué when the raw cut edge isn’t seen because you’re folding it under).
This was actually really helpful for making my decision. I’m a fashion design student and wanted to get one for other projects but I had no idea that I could cut fabric with this machine 🤯 so glad I stumbled onto this.
Great GREAT video! And the comments helped as well! I am ordering the air 2 to start and getting the maker after a bout a yr or 2! Right now only need it for shirts, masks, socks and other fabrics for branding! Thank you so much for sharing this!!
Thank you for this, you explained it soooo well. I thought I wanted the air2 but I think I will be using it a lot with fabric in the future so will do some more saving for the maker!
Thank u soo much this made my decision soo much easier in which i should go for im a beginner and really tired of doing free hand lettering and also cutting all of my cardstock templetes of making my flowers. I will be buying the maker instead of Maker 2. Time wise i would not make a big deal of it in cutting wise of machines. Thank you for taking the time of explaining to us. 🥰❤️
Thank heaven I found your video! I've been trying to figure out the differences from the cricut website and felt like I was traveling in a foreign country. Thank you for pointing out the differences so clearly and succintly.
@@TransparenyCrew oh, it was/is going good, lots of fun. But 2020 happened lol. My wife broke her foot and has been homeschooling my two kids. We have no time right now. I hope all is well on your end
Thank you Karley, I've been struggling with which cricut to purchase, this assisted to making an informed decision! I'm ready for the maker! Thank you soooo much!
What a great video. I am a novice woodworker and seeing what the Maker can do in your example was perfect. I placed my order today since it is on sale at Amazon in Canada right now. :) Thanks for putting this out there - extremely helpful for me. We're going to have a lot of fun with this for our whole family!
You've sold it to me, I think I'll go for the Maker as its future proof! A little business making stuff for friends will be easy with this! Thank you! 😁
Oh great. You put this out right in time for my wifes birthday, anniversary AND Christmas. She has the first version.. now shes gonna want the Air II... LOL..
@@KarleyHall I hope she doesn't see our conversation....LOL.. She watches all your IG stuff as well as your new YT stuff! Lol ..she loves your tutorials! Great vids!
This was so helpful!! Thank you so much 😊 I had no clue which one to pick. My hubby is getting me one for my birthday & thanks to your advice I’ve decided on the Maker. I can’t wait!!!!
I'm a novice quilter and card maker. Crictit Maker would be the better choice. Thanks for help. I can make appliques. Not looking for speed, just accuracy👍👍
Yamilee Lora I love mine, it’s extremely easy to learn how to use & I haven’t had real issues with it yet. So far all I’ve been doing is cutting vinyl, but I want to try out some other crafts with the maker. Just out of curiosity, what were your doubts about the air 2?
I have been a Silhouette person since 2014 and purchased the Cameo 4 in March when COVID started. The first time I use it, it didn’t cut. Was directed to a customer service rep and had to send photos and videos of my actions to prove if it was user or machine error. After jumping through these hoops they asked for more photos and videos. At this point I was done. Instead of replacing, refunding or having me send in for repair, they want me to send more videos? I don’t think so. I went in to Michaels and Hobby Lobby for supplies for my old machine and there are minimal supplies for Silhouette. I believe this is my sign. $300 sitting on the floor, unable to use, as they will not refund me. Heartbreaking.Thank you for this video. I am now saving for a Cricut Maker! I am done with Silhouette.
Thinking about getting it .Whats the cost , Pros and cos before I get it .What is it that I need because I was thinking about starting my own business .Designing my own clothes etc and I wanted to get something that would actually work . & have everything I need to get through my business.
Maria Reynolds you can shop through the links in the video description to see who has the best deal right now! If your budget allows- I would recommend the Maker since it sounds like you want make your own clothing and may want to cut fabric. If you just mean iron-on/ heat transfer vinyl on shirts- then you would be just fine with the air 2!
Karley Hall thank you so much for replying I appreciate it I don’t really know what it is that I want to do because I want to do both iron and fabric lol 😂 but I don’t know how to sew or anything to have fabric other than using the heat or iron but I only want to do like clothes ,Hats and things for the bed room , bathroom and kitchen areas ...I hope that makes sense .
Maria Reynolds it sounds like you may be able to get away with an Air 2!! But I will say if you read the comments several people regret not splurging for the Maker! So if you can afford the Maker- you know you won’t regret it! You never know if you want to engrave something! 🥰
Thank you for the positive advise on both machines..Ive seen some videos where it makes 1 look and operate better than the other. In this case I don't feel as if I would make a bad decision either way.. Thanks again !!!
Thank you for the demonstrations! This helped answer my question and I will be getting the Cricut Maker. I saw a more recent video that said the Cricut Explore Air 2 can cut hundreds of materials, but it was more of a comment in passing and they only showed it printing stickers. So this video was really helpful.
You can pay £10 at hobby craft if your in the uk for a cricut course it’s 121 and you can go and ask what you need to know. It’s aimed at new users mainly. Not sure what other country they trade in other than The USA as they are a us brand and business. Worth a look.
This is a really great channel and I love this video! I purchased the Explorer Air 2 for my sticker maker and paper projects, had I known the Maker was available I would have purchased though to learn future projects, but I will make it work and start and learn small projects, and if I grow for advance projects, I will purchase the other one, and give away my other to my daughter.
I'm now about to make my purchase.. had already decided on the Explore Air...but after watching this video I believe the Maker is the way to go. Thank you!
I think I’ll probably take the plunge and spend for the maker so I won’t have to upgrade later. I’m also a novice sewer and have gotten back into sewing on my old sewing machine so I’ll be able to use more of the makers aspect for sewing projects! My one question or thought is will Cricut be coming out with a new version or model better than the Maker??
I love my circuit air 2. It's help me with alot and there are ways to do exactly what a circut maker does, you just have to try other ways and you will see It does the same thing the maker does, improvise.
Thank you!! I'm late to the game regarding investing in a cutting machine. I did choose the Maker! Yeah ME! I am the "go-to" person to do a bulletin board, design, or come up with something creative for a party, etc. but poor me. My cutting tool was a great pair of *whispering* scissors! But fear not, I am on board and your video confirmed it. I am looking for videos to show me everything that I can do with this thingamajig!! Thank Karley!! I will be watching more of your craftorials! ;-)
Thank you so much for the video, I stress so much about researching machines for my business and you made it a lot easier. I dabble in everything that I can until I find what I love so the Maker is on my buy list now.
Kate yay! That’s amazing! Please let me know if you need any other help! When you’re ready to buy, I would so appreciate if you can shop through my Cricut affiliate links in the description of this video 🥰
The Air Explore 2 I do have but was informed if your still under warranty do not use it for wood or heavy other items. I just purchased The Maker alone with the Epson Copy Thank you for the information 🤗❣️
As someone who works on heritage railways, and has a father who does model making in his spare time, I'm looking at the Cricut Maker, since I'm likely to work on a variety of materials.
Wow, thanks for such an informative video! Definitely made me lean more towards the air || since I just want to work with vinyl and not enough interest to branch into wood, fabrics, etc. with the maker.
New subscriber! I just received my Air2 but how I wished that I found you earlier! I did so much research but finally it just came down to my budget. I will put the Maker on my list for sometime in the future. Thank you for your thoroughness. I look forward to bingeing on your videos!
I was looking at 5-6 different machines, and it came down to the Brother ScanNCut, and the Make. Due to this video, I JUST ordered (about 15 minutes ago) the CriCut MAKER. This video confirmed the Maker for me. Thank you so much!!
Bradley Wall that’s awesome! I’m so happy to show off the Maker! I know you will love it. Please let me know if you need help or have any suggestions for future videos!
Thank you so much for your very informative video. I have been thinking about purchasing a Cricut machine for almost a year. You have just helped me make my decision. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! I am brand new to all of this and just getting started. I bought the Maker since I knew I would eventually need it anyway. Thank you!!!!
I'm trying to decide between the air 2 and the Maker. I want to cut cake toppers in card and thin wood and possibly cut icing sheets. Also it would be used for cutting out for children's crafts. I don't want to buy the maker if the Air 2 is sufficient?
Very helpful!! Thank you. I've been goin' around and around on to which machine I want to get. From the silhouette cameo or the Cricut maker. I am leaning to the Cricut. Now it's which cricut machine am I gonna get🤦🏽♀️ I want the maker, it's just the price, because I want the starter bundle. Lol But anywho, I'm glad I found your channel. I'll continue to watch you!!!
Keep watching for sales. I just purchased the Cricut Maker for $299 on the Cricut site. Adding the 'Everything' bundle took the price back up to $399, but I'll be ready to craft as soon as I receive it. The sale has ended now, but you never know when they might have another one. Also, check Michael's, they had the sale at the same time as cricut and they are usually a little cheaper. They have the Maker for $349 right now (it's $369 at Cricut.com).
I have two of the first cricuts that came out. First the short, then the long one, with alot of cartridges, maybe 30. Now, I need the cricut maker for an up grade. I want to do t- shirts and a lot of other things. Thank you for helping me to decide. Along I will get the presser, a big one and the smaller one. By the way great video. I have to find a place to take some classes on how to connect my computer to the cricut. Thanks again!!
Oh thank you so much for how clear and very informative this video was! Also the cut comparisons were such a great touch. I know now the Maker is the best choice for me! I was going to purchase the Explore Air 2 but thankfully I watched this and know that wouldn’t suit all my needs. Now to decide a color haha. Thanks again! ☺️
Larry Dunk Jr that’s awesome! right now I only focus on the tools offered by cricut because I don’t want to be held responsible for any machine damage that may occur by using 3rd party tools. That’s not to say I don’t do it- but you probably won’t see me recommending it on my channel- just yet ;)
This is so helpful! I think the Air 2 is the best for me and good on my pockets. Anyway, any recommendations for printers that are good for stickers/vinyl/cardstock?
They are excellent machines I love them both air pro 2 for easy items and the maker for the rest creat craft live using wood material perfect love it love them both
Thank you so much for this video.. I truly was on the fence on which one to get i know i wanted the maker but my sister said she was gonna get the explore air so i was like ok then maybe thts wht i need too i was so confused lol but after watching your video i now am definitely getting the maker so i have to say again THANK YOU so much and i will be visiting your other tutorials since i am new to the circuit world i will need all the help i can get lol Thank you
Thank you! Because of your advice and video, I was able to make the final decision and bought my Cricut Maker! I'm very excited to use it, and couldnt have made this decision without your video!
This was helpful.. I am getting started like yourself as a hobby. I have the expression, and explore, with loads of cartridges that I see can be used on my explore air.
Your Video truly helped me decide which cricut I want to purchase thank you so much . hands-down the best comparison video out of all of the comparison videos I have viewed here on RU-vid.
