Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New Cricut Mini Machine!




INTRODUCING
Cricut Mini™

Cricut Mini is a small, lightweight, ultra-portable way to make almost anything you want – out of many different types of materials, including thick and thin paper, fabric, vinyl, magnetic material, craft foil, and lots more. With Cricut Mini, it’s easier than ever to make projects and be more creative!
  • Small, portable, and lightweight for ultra space savings.
  • Works with any computer PC or MAC with a standard wireless or wired Internet connection.
  • Simply plug it in, turn it on, connect to Cricut Craft Room – the online design tool where you can see and design with every Cricut cartridge – and start making projects..
  • Cuts up to 8.5” x 12” paper and other materials. Cut small shapes and fonts from ¼” to larger cuts up to 11½”!



Provocraft announced this new machine yesterday at the Craft and Hobby Association trade show.  I can't wait to check it out!

Cricut Mini will be priced at $119 MSRP and is compatible with Cricut Craft Room and/or the Gypsy.  It needs to be hooked up to either of those to work.

Here's a video by the Craft Critique site (click HERE if not able to see):



Craft Critique has a very thorough article about the Cricut Mini that you can read by clicking HERE.

Also, Craft Critique is covering the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) show and they have tons of fun pictures and articles.  Lots of great eye candy!

If you want to see TONS of photos from CHA, check out Christine Urias' photos HERE!  Christine runs the site Scrap Time and also has a huge podcast show on iTunes.  She is fabulous and has some great write ups on her site Scrap Time.

They are doing tons of make 'n takes and classes at CHA with the Cricut using the new project and event cartridges, as well as one of my favorites, Sentimentals.  My favorites of the new project cartridges are the Flower Shoppe, Frames and Sweet Tooth Boxes - check out some of those projects I've made using them:





Want to see more of my projects?

 Click HERE to see my gallery!
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38 comments:

  1. Rhonda Van GinkelJuly 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Ha! I totally predicted this one! I'm excited to see it!!!

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  2. slbt17July 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    what will be next?
    Sandra ltb

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  3. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    FABULOUS projects! The machine looks REALLY lightweight, I think it will be on my 2 buy list..

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  4. scrapdivaJuly 20, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    so many new products, can't keep up, love every thing

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  5. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Oh the new cricut is so cute and small. Wish I was there at CHA. Looks like my cup of tea

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  6. Sandra HJuly 20, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    It's great to see new products as we are improving all the time:)Sandra H

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  7. Sparkly Scrap GirlJuly 20, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Cool!

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  8. MeemsJuly 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    It's easy to understand why my hubby says I can never retire...My wishlist grows by the day. TFS...

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  9. MariaJuly 21, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    What a neat little machine -- and of course, it's a MUST HAVE! lol

    maria_m_nestor (at) yahoo.com

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  10. Raquel SKJuly 21, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Lovely! It's a great idea that they made this machine with more portability. Great for crafters with small spaces too!-Raquel @ Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com

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  11. SillySillaJuly 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    It's soooooo cute!!!!! love the design

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  12. Evette K.July 21, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    thank you for the video and this amazing machine. WOOOOW!!!!

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  13. scrapdivaJuly 21, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    very nice, when is craftroom going to be available???

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  14. mamawcindyJuly 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    The machine is so Cute!!! Can't wait for the Craftroom. :0)

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  15. patbaskinJuly 21, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Sorry, NOT a fan if new mini. Don't see the point since there STILL is no CCR! Maybe PC needs to rethink existing products before unveiling new machines. I'll stick with my Expression.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I have the original and the expression - have no use for a mini. Think they should put their expertise into making cartridges etc. at a more reasonable price and have more lites.
    Come out with something new and not machines.

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  17. LaurieDJuly 21, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I'm VERY excited about the mini!!!

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  18. KayceeJuly 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Awesome idea! Making it more travel friendly! It does stink that you have to have the gypsy though! I don't have enough carts to justify the need for one, so I've yet to get one!

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  19. Carolyn K.July 21, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    It's good to know I could hook it up to my Gypsy, rather than to a computer. I love the frame made with it!!

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  20. KarenJuly 21, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Very cute machine. I am loving all of your projects using the Flower Shoppe flowers!

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  21. MarissaJuly 21, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I love the projects you made! I'm on the fence about the new machine...I have an expression - so I don't think I need it.

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  22. Peg TothJuly 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I love the box, the "shoe, the card, and....and...and..just everything your creative mind shares with us.

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  23. Luv 2 CreateJuly 21, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Soooooooooo many new products. Lot's of fun stuff. Thanks for all the picture links of CHA. Love the make and take projects. Hope someone does a video on Flower Shoppe cart. Would love to see all the flower combos that can be made. Booklet is not very clear. Curious as to how the centers are created.
    Looks like everyone is having a wonderful time at CHA. Wish I could be there. Maybe one of these days.
    Marcie

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  24. MimiKatJuly 22, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Love the card and the machine looks like the handiest.

    Thanks for sharing
    Kat
    cricutcardcreating.blogspot.com

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  25. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I'm confused.... so you no longer need to buy cartridges if you get a mini? Everything I'm reading about it says it just needs the CCR or a Gypsy to cut everything.

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  26. jordanbev5@yahoo.comJuly 23, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I am so happy to hear about this one!!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    to anonymous:
    You still need the cartridges to load to your gypsy and ccr(which the room doesn't actually work yet) so basically this machine is just a waste of money until it does or if you have a gypsy and load everything to it. Seems pointless. Why not fix the problems with the software and promised upgrades before they add yet another machine?

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  28. kelley k from stanwoodJuly 24, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I didn't think I would enjoy stamping with scrapping. Starting to like the mixed media of it! Thanks for chances at give aways!

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  29. coolnana72July 24, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOY!!! I hope you have a great day. Thanks for the fabulous giveway. I love Emma's stamps. The new Cricut machine sounds interesting, but I think I will wait and see how it goes. I still want the Imagine so this machine will have to wait anyway:) I love your projects and my favorite is the frame. This cart is on my wish list. TFS

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  30. AnonymousJuly 24, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Anonymous said I am enjoying the stamping and I have the Gypsy but have not mastered it but keep trying.The new machine sounds interesting and the stamps look great. Thanks for a chance to win. Camilla

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  31. Star Ark CreativityJuly 24, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Wow I can't believe they have caome out with other machine. I'm still happy with my imagine machine. Thank you for sharing.
    Have a Happy Birthday :)
    Delama

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  32. LaviniaJuly 25, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Happy birthday for sunday.Great projects.love all my cricut goodies

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  33. NancyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    When I first got my Cricut, I didn't really use it, I always went back to my Sizzix machine, but with your help I have made my Cricut a part of my every craft day. I now have 2 Cricut's so my grandchildren can join the fun. Thanks so much for all your ideas and help.

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  34. ChristyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Hope your birthday is a memorable one. Love all your projects and give aways. Would love to have a cover for my E2. Thanks again

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  35. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Cover will be a bright spot in my craft space.

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  36. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love all the stamps, but especially the Christmas ones as this year I am determined to make our Christmas cards. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  37. sewnsew1943July 25, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Happy Birthday. Thank you for maintaining such a wonderful blog. It
    helps me get inspired. We are in the process of moving so I haven't gotten to do much with my new expression, but hopefully soon I will have everything set up so I can
    get lost in my craft room and experiment with all the great ideas you and others have given me. I am keeping my fingers crossed to be one of your winners! Have a blessed day everyone.

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  38. RoseJuly 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Would love to have the mini.

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