cutter advice?

[Charlene L.]

Hi everyone,

I have a few questions about die-cut and Cricut machines!

I know they are totally different in how they operate but I thought I would put this out there to get some of your feedback.

I know I will ultimately end up with a cutting machine of some sort. Be it a manual die cutter like a Sizzix/Big shot/Wizard or an electronic cutter like a Cricut. I was just wondering what are the advantages or disadvantages of having one over the other. I know some of you have both kinds but I really don't want to do that.

One minute I want a Cricut because it requires less space with regards to storing dies. I guess all you need are cartridges. And it seems the possibilities are endless as long as you want to buy a lot of cartridges. On the downside it is expensive initially and if you keep buying the cartridges. I think once the novelty wears off maybe those will become cheaper. But what are the Cricut's week points? I assume it can only cut cardstock and other thinner papers.

As for die-cutters, I'm looking for these machines

And these cricuts https://www.gathered.how/arts-crafts...machine-guide/



thanks for your help!