A Closer Look at the Cricut Cartridge Line

There are more than seventy-five cartridges in the the Cricut cartridge series, and the collection continues to grow. Most people simply do not have it in their budget to buy them all.

With so many to select from, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which ones to buy. In determining which ones to keep on your want list, and which ones to eliminate, it can be helpful to take a closer look at your individual personality:

Do You Have a Flair for Words, or for Design?

Do you like to illustrate your scrapbooks and paper crafts with cutout shapes and designs? Or do you like to put your focus on the written word, captioning your layouts and cards with just the right word or phrase?

If you are an illustrative type, then it's likely you will want to grow your collection of shape cartridges. On the other hand, if you have a flair for words, you will want to focus on the font series.

Do You Have Any Children, or Are You a Kid at Heart?

Do you have an interest in making die cuts with kid appeal? If you have children, or even if you are just a kid at heart, you may be interested in the licensed character series. Both Sesame Street and Hello Kitty are popular sellers, as well as several Disney-inspired cartridges, including Mickey and Friends, Winnie the Pooh, Pixar Cars, Tinker Bell and more.

Are You the Thrifty Type?

Most cartridges have a suggested retail price in the range of $90 to $100. However, if you are the thrifty type, the Solutions Cricut cartridge line may appeal to you. They sell for approximately one-half of what the other ones do, coming in at a suggested price of $49.99.
If you are the thrifty type, make sure you also keep your eye out for special deals. Many brick and mortar craft stores, as well as online shops, significantly reduce the price of cartridges during special sale events.

Do You Work in the Educational Field?

The Classmate series was specifically designed for use in the classroom. If you are a teacher or work in the educational field, the Classmate line is worth a second look as a teaching resource.
As you can see, although the Cricut cartridge line is extensive, not all of them appeal to everyone. By taking a good look at your own personality type and how you will use the cutouts you make, you can narrow down your choices.

This article was written by Dawn Hall. If you would like to learn more about the Cricut cartridge series, she invites you to read her blog. If you are looking to save money on Cricut font cartridges and other styles, you may be interested in comparison shopping on her website.