Provo Craft has introduced Cricut, a revolutionary cartridge-based cutting system that does not require a computer to operate it. This compact, lightweight (9 lbs.) and portable system allows you to take it with you and gives you thousands of letters, phrases and shapes in sizes ranging from 1” to 5 1/2” cuts. Basically, you insert your paper and press a few buttons to cut your shapes. It’s really that easy!



Your Cricut comes with a cutting mat, which guides the paper through the system, as well as the cartridge called George and Basic Shapes. Each cartridge comes with a keyboard that matches it so you can easily select the images you would like to cut.





Select your font. Place your paper on the cutting mat.



Insert the cutting mat into the Cricut. Choose your letter or shape and the size you’d like it to be and cut!



Remove the mat from the machine and remove your perfectly shaped paper.



The Cricut lets you to cut several variations of shapes, such as outlines and shadows, to allow for layering and effects.



Visit the Provo Craft website and search for Cricut to watch a video that shows the Cricut in action.

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