Cricut Explore Air 2 Basics~Getting started with a Cricut~Simple Cricut Projects~Cricut vs. Cameo
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- Опубликовано: 26 янв 2021
- I'm excited to share with you all my experience with the Cricut Explore Air 2! Do I like it better than my Silhouette Cameo? How does it compare? In the video, I take you through setting it up and creating a few simple projects. Enjoy! :)
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I didn't need to learn the cricut because I've had one for years. I had to watch though because my Wednesday cant start without watching Mary. Its Mary day❤🇨🇦
Mary, you did such a good job reviewing this machine. I've been watching your videos for several years, your ability to explain things and encourage others is very humbling. Today's world is often trying to teach other's do something or be something they are not. That doesn't always encourage people to rely on their own abilities that God gave them. Thanks you for blessing others in showing that each day is a learning experience to help you grow to make the next day better.😊
Mary - Cricut got a 20 minute commercial directed towards their target audience. They got a good deal.
They certainly wouldn’t want me to do a review. As a software and hardware quality control SME for 20 years I’ve got to wonder if they have someone on staff that does a use case study to determine what obstacles to adoption a user might encounter. This is fairly typical of company’s that make fairly cutting (no pun intended) edge tech. They often fail to go beyond the engineering and development stage to real use . I sought out somebody that does all sorts of crafts and she told she faced the same issues and will help me out.
You're such a calm, thorough teacher! Anyone can learn from you--thank you, Mary!
I'm 69. My father owned a little one man business in Chicago, making steel rule cutting dies.
He would draw the work on a drafting table, use carbon paper to draw it on plywood, then cut slots for the rule in the plywood. He'd pound in the rule and glue in little rubber cushions along the sides of the rule, to push the paper away after it had been cut. The die would go on a printing press, where it would work like a cookie cutter to cut gaskets, decals, advertising material, etc.
This amazing device would blow his mind...
I love this little story. 🥰
Cricut is an aamzing product; I've had mine for many years and can only do a fraction of what it's able to do. ;) Mary did a wonderful job. I was so intimidated by Cricut, mine was in the box new for 6 yrs :o
I concur love the story! I had my Cricut in a box for a year, before tackling projects. I still get frustrated with it also.
Cute story thank you for sharing; technology is amazing! This machines blow my mind and I use almost every day!
I used to hire companies like your Dad's. My designs looked beautiful... Cricut can't come close to that. There is a nuanced difference... but alas, so it goes.
Your a woman of Faith. Don't feel guilty about receiving your blessings.
Mary, you did this so well! I appreciate all the computer screen shots, the video of you working with everything, speeding up where needed and I’m sure a lot of other considerations you made to make this video so clear! I’m sure it took lots of time! I probably won’t ever have one of these, but I watched the whole thing!
Don't feel guilty. You're giving Cricut a lot of free advertising. Lol. I've had an Air 2 for a couple of years and love it.
I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again...it doesn’t matter what you’re doing or making-your manner is so calming and relaxing to watch. I don’t feel stressed at all when I watch them. You are authentic. I genuinely enjoy watching your tutorials no matter the content. Thank you for being a refreshing presence on RUclips, Mary!
Hi Mary! Congratulations on getting a Cricut Explore Air 2! I think it's wonderful that they chose to send you one to review and you shouldn't feel guilty about receiving it. The way you demonstrated using it and the great details you showed was excellent for anyone thinking about getting one. They couldn't have chosen a better person to do this. I wouldn't do enough projects to buy one, but liked watching you do it. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Me too, I got one 6 weeks ago and I'm confused on everything it can do. So thank you for doing this video. It's cold outside perfect day to play with it.
Hello..I second that...we will get there..smile
There are some really good videos that Cricut puts out that can help. Look for their RUclips channel.
And Jennifer Makers videos are so easy to understand and she covers a lot of the things this machine does!
I just got a cricut air. Please make more videos! You explain things in a way that is easy to understand, so I am hoping you will show us "How To" on different projects!
I'm so glad you got one!! Cus I bought 1 this month and don't have a clue on using it, I like the way you explain everything, very simple and to the point.. thank you
Bright red! Love it. I've have a Cricut for over a year and am intimidated. This gives me encouragement. This is awesome.
Yes please make more videos like this using the Cricut. You did a great job and we need help!!. Like I said down below. I have had mine for 2 years and could never find the help I needed until now!!
I think this video is a great opener for me. Not only did I get to watch you do a step-by-step, but I got to read the thoughts of your audience & their opinions as well. What a great invitation for me to go further with my crafting. Great job & great audience
Thank you for the demo, Mary. I have had my Cricut Explore Air 2 for two years now and I still picked up a new tip from you! I did my research when selecting a cutting machine and the reason I chose the Cricut is that it was listed as the quiet one. When comparing the level of noise made while cutting, the Cricut was the best. I have a hearing sensitivity so that is why I chose the Cricut and for no other reason. I just thought I would mention that if anyone else has a hearing sensitivity! I use my Cricut for 3 separate hobby/businesses from making tags, journals, and wedding signage. Thanks again for another great video! P.S. I love Canva too!
I've had my maker for over 2 years now and Mary's video still entertains me
I LOVE my Cricut Explore Air 2!!! I use it all the time!! Good job, Mary!
Got my first Cricut Maker for Christmas. Have been making everything from stencils, decals, iron on, even glass etchings. Love everything!! Need to sell some goodies to fund this habit. Whoa!! :)
Hi Danna, can you recommend any RUclipsr to help with the learning process? Thank you in advance
I've had my maker for about 1.5yrs, I love it! The transfer tape is on the inside of the rolls of vinyl.
I hope Mary sees this! Surely she will as she reads more of the instructions!
Wonderful explanation! You could teach anyone to do anything with your calm presentation and sweet voice. Thank you so much for taking time to share this bright, shiny object with us!
thanks for the video! I love how you said "far out!" because the machine can cut 300 types of material. You're the best Mary! Have a great week.
So many basic steps but I loved how your expert tips were in there. I love the reusing transfer tape one. Watching your videos have helped me be able to do things better.
Clearly Cricut doesn’t know you as well as we do, I’m sure you would’ve preferred the pale blue green one to the red. LOL
Yes! 😉
I am glad they chose you. You make a lot of beautiful things. I have the first Cricut with the cartridges. It is tiny in comparison to the new ones. The cartridges were expensive so the price now is basically the same. But the new one can do more.
I’ve had my Cricut Joy (the small Cricut) for a few months and I like it very much so far. I’m getting a lot of ideas from you. You amaze me with all the creative things you make from other items.
God's blessing you for being a entrepreneur with integrity, honesty, humility, creativity, and grace. I'd love to have one and know God will give me one in His timing.
Omg, Mary got a cricket! I have had one for months and have never used it. I will watch your tutorial to see how it goes! God Bless!
My friend has had hers for months and hasn't used it yet I sent her this 😃
I’ve had mine for two years! Unfortunately, we’ve had two hurricanes and lots of rebuilding to do but I am encouraged to get mine out. Oh! My son bought me a heat press for this past Christmas. More encouragement! 🥰 wish me luck😁
This was fantastic! I’m intimidated by machinery but I feel like I could understand and work with a machine now. You are a great teacher, Mary!
I really like the tutorial on the heat press I never knew how that thing worked but you showed it so well Mary I think I might have to invest in one❤❤
Hi Mary, I have had a Cricut for almost 3 years, and I have a few little hints. I always leave my settings on custom, learned my lesson wasting vinyl, and this has been a lifesaver. Also, you get Cricut Access for free for the first month, definitely take advantage of that. One last thing, I get tons of free fonts on dafont, and then upload them to design space.
Wish I knew how to upload new free fonts to design space!
@@mrs.penner9048 there are you tube videos to teach this exclusively
@@debbiechaille6535 Okay. Thank you!
@@mrs.penner9048 I can always help you too
@@dianehepburn1382 Sure. I'd appreciate any help on how to do it on my android phone. blessedwife2014@gmail.com
Thank you for this Mary. I bought an older used cricut from a friend 2 years ago and I have been so intimated to use it. I have just started to cut card stock paper and I haven't braved the vinyl yet. You make it look so easy.
Mary, I ALWAYS love your videos, but my heart sunk when I saw this one. I always loved that you got so much use from your Cameo. I love my silhoutte Cameo and software, and I remain loyal to it. God reminds me to be content with what I have not always grasping for more. I hear from my favorite silhoutte instructor on RUclips that the silhouette software is preferable and easier to learn, though she uses both machines. Also you can use silhouette software with Cricut machine. I could say more on this. I know too many people that own too many machines and supplies but never seem to accomplish much learning them well, nor completing projects. I am choosing to focus on learning well an accomplishing with what I already have.
Sandy, who is your silhouette instructor on RUclips? I just upgraded from a 2 to a 4 and could use a good instructor. Thanks 💐
Mary, my daughter surprised me with an Explore Air 2 for Christmas, I was over the moon excited. Great job with this video unboxing and set up. It is super simple. There is a YT channel named Makers Gonna Learn which I, (as a Newbie) have found super informative.
So appreciate this video!! I received a Cricut for Christmas and haven’t used it, this will get me started❤️
Welcome to the world of Cricut. I LOVE it ❤️
I LOVE my Cricut Explore Air 2 and probably wont use any other cut machine.
Congratulations on being gifted one. Cricut was SMART to get you yo use their product! You’re great at teaching and instructions!!
Wonderful job, Mary. I have had my cricut for 2 years and didn't know how to use it. U have explained things so well that I think I can do it now. I look forward to further tutorials on this machine. Thank u so much.
This was a great comparison!
The whole time I was thinking..."I'll bet she wishes this machine was black or white....not red!"
What a great video! Thank you! I have been so interested in these machines for SO long, but I just figured it was TOO much to learn, so I was pleased with the step by step you gave! What a neat machine!!!
Thank you so much. Mary. I've watched several videos and yours is the best! Now, I am not lost.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I too have gotten a Cricut Air 2 and have never found a youtube tutorial that went slow enough or showed the screen close enough until you posted this. I think I can open the box and get started. I just can't thank you enough!! 💕
So my husband and I love watching your videos. I refinish furniture and decided to open a booth. I needed little things to fill my booth with so we found your videos and have watched them all. You're like the cousin that visits every Wednesday. We get tickeled at ourselves going into thrift stores saying, "Be Mary... Think like Mary.... What would Mary buy?"My husband will hold up something and I will boldly say," Mary would not buy that!😂 So we took the plunge being in lockdown due to Covid and bought a Cameo. My hubby said," Mary makes this easy." After two or three hours of frustration, he tells me to call Mary! 🤣 He finally figures it out and starts making cute little designs and he's so proud. So he thinks he's ready and puts together a HUGE sign. Spent all day weeding out his letters. Puts it on his sign and it doesn't fit! 🤣🤣 I didn't laugh.... in front of him.🤣🤣 He told me to call our cousin Mary again. Let her know she lied when he said this was easy! He went and watched you video on making large signs and was talking to you on the video saying, " I tried that Mary! It didn't work!!🤣🤣 So here we are, a day wasted! My husband asleep in his recliner with Vynol in his beard. 🤣🤣🤣 He said it's cousin Mary's fault, she made it look easy! 🤣🤣 Thought you would get a kick out of his pitiful self! Thank you for the inspiration, I'm sure we will get it.... Eventually....😑😑🤣👍
:) LOL
I am saving up money from my Etsy shop to get one of these right now! This video is perfectly timed!
I love all three projects that you made. Thanks for the in-depth review.
I love that they sent all that stuff to you!!!! I got a Cricut Maker for Christmas and haven't opened it yet, because of being scared, NOW, I can't wait to get started. Thanks Cricut for sending all that to her!!!
Mary...you went and made me do it. I have been wanting a Cricut for a long time. I finally broke over and bought one after watching your video. Wish me luck 🤦♀️😂
You must have read my mind... I was just looking into the Air 2 since it was on sale at JoAnn! Thank you!
You're a GREAT teacher! This makes me want to purchase a Cricut.
I’m so glad you showed how to use the Cricut! I’ve had one for a few years and I love it! I love the color of the one they sent you!
I have a cricut and I’m always intimidated by it. Love watching videos to help me through it all! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I got a Cricut for Christmas and just took it out of the box this week. This helped tremendously!!
So happy for you! Thanks for making a video!!
Wonderful! I got a Cricuit Joy for Christmas and I'm still learning, too. So far, it does everything I'd ever need it to do! Looking forward to learning more, along with you!
Just now seeing this, I'm trying to talk my husband into getting me the Explore Air 2 right now, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can so I can use it right out of the box. Thank you so much Mary for this step by step, it's super helpful! -Tiffany 🌻
I was just researching them when I got the notification that your video was up on getting started with a Cricut! Amazing timing. 😀
Hi Mary, I'm so excited for you, you'll be be doing alot more Mary, have fun, and thank you for sharing.
I have a cricut maker now, I have the original cricut expressions from way back when. They are amazing machines. Thanks for showing what cricut can do. I have never had a silhouette.. but what any of the cutting machines can do to help us craft with is amazing and appreciated.
Mary, you’re a great teacher! Thank you , I’m actually in the market for a machine and was not sure which brand to go with. This tutorial came at a perfect time for me! I am leaning toward the Cricut.
OMG! That's amazing, what a beautiful product!
Thank you so much for this tutorial, I have this machine and it's just sitting on the table. I am elderly and need things explained simply and you have done that. Again thank you.
I'm so glad that they picked you to show us,you did a awesome job made it so easy.
Awesome! What a great haul! I have the older one Expression but haven’t got connected on design space yet!
Can’t wait to see what you create! Besides my granddaughters your show is the highlight to my week! Never doubt you are doing Gods work by encouraging women! Love your ❤️!
I so appreciate your in depth review of the Cricut. I have had one of the original ones for a couple of years now and bought it used, so the "how to's" of the whole thing were so much guess work for me. I understand so much more now, having watched you go through the processes. Thank you so much!
I have owned my Cricut for a while now and I am a visual person so, your demo was very informative. I really enjoy watching your videos, keep up the great work and I will be watching for more Cricut demos.
Awesome tutorial, thank you ❤️. Never thought I needed a heat press but you sure made it look fun.😁
That was very nice of them to send you all those products! You did a great job with their machines!
Fun to watch plus I could keep admiring your beautiful kitchen!
You are a great teacher...this is ALL new to me. Enjoyed watching so much. Thank You
Thank you Mary for doing this! I have that same machine that my family gave me for my birthday 2 years ago and I need help! I am so excited!! Let’s do this!
Thank you for sharing... I listen/watch videos while I craft and or build,, and I get so jealous when I see all of the videos where everyone is using their cricut.... It can take me up to a week to finish some projects and I so look forward to the day that I have a cricut of my own to shorten that time....
Enjoyed the video very much such a blessing to receive such a nice gift. I usually don't watch videos with people using the cricut it always been out of my price range to own one. You are such a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing....💗
Great job on the review! Lucky you receiving all the goodies👍😊
I’m so glad you got the Cricut!! I’ve had mine for almost 3 years and I love it. Even w your silhouette I was able learn from you to use my Cricut better. Best of luck to you-and don’t feel guilty you’ve earned it with all your hard work! Happy designing and Cricutting! Lol
I got a cricket for Christmas. I was very excited but now I'm totally intimidated by it. You are giving me more confidence to try. I will be getting the easy press for my birthday next month. I love your tutorials. Thank you
Mary you amaze me in all your videos!
I absolutely love them. I'm so glad your experiencing with the Crícut. I'm excited to see your projects your going to do using the crícut because I have the mint green one and I love it. As for the weeding yes depending on the setting sometimes you have to turn to the next notch to cut better. Remember to scrunch up a foil paper in a ball to clean your blade. Your an awesome tutorial instructor. I know I'm going to learn even more with you ❣️ your absolutely a wonderful and blessing to do many of us here in RUclips land 🥰
Love the red Crícut 😉
My daughter has a cricut air 2 for a couple of years. I finally decided to purchase a cricut and bought a cricut maker instead. I believe the difference is the maker can do more materials than the air 2. I’ve only been working with it for 3 month now and loving it. Hope you enjoy your new machine. Happy crafting❤️
Mary, you are so sweet. I have a Cricut Explore Air 2 and have to really use it more. I find Cricut Design Space a little challenging, but thank goodness there are a lot of videos to learn from.
Have been working my way from your start day after recovering from surgery. So glad you have the chance to use a Cricut as I also have the maker. Your videos have given me my major back. Cant wait to complete your last year of videos. 😁😁
I have a Cricut Explore Air 2, and love it! I can't wait to get the press!
Congratulations on your new "toy"! And, thank you to Cricut for blessing her!!
Thank you for this i love my cameo had it for years but was given the cricut not used it yet so this really helped.
Great job, Mary!!! I've had my Cricut Explore Air 2 for a little over a year and I love it. I know how to use it, but there's always more to learn. Just this morning I learned how to find all of the Cricut Cartridges. (Home-New Project-Images-Image Sets) Now I have no reason to hang on to my Cricut Expression and all of the cartridges I purchased for it. I just can't believe, though, that they sent you a bright red machine!!! Obviously, they don't watch your videos. I imagine you will make a beautiful white cover for it!!! Anyway, it's great that they gave you all they did!!! Enjoy!!!!
Mary this was great, I love my Cricut Explore Air 2 . It is an amazing tool.
That was so much help I’ve been trying to figure out what to buy. You were so helpful as you always are
Have a great Thursday!
This is such a perfect timely review and how to video for me! I just received this for Christmas as a joint gift from and with my youngest son who is 29! LOL We love to cook and do crafts together. Anyway I wish to give some Valentines gifts to some church friends and I planned on decorating mugs with the vinyl and filling them with goodies. This was so nice and easy! And seeing how the "Weld" works in the Design program opened my my eyes to how easy that was! I can't wait for the weekend to come so I can play around with it! Just started following you and I am very much enjoying your fun projects! Thank you again!
I too have a Cameo that I LOVE, but I just received the Cricut Press for Christmas from my sweet in-laws and I LOVE it as well! Wonderful videos Mary.. You are a bright spot in my week!
Great Video. Thank you so much for sharing. I got one for Christmas and its still in the box. I am going to try mine now. Love your channel.
Hello from Australia! I have been following your channel for a few years now and i love the way you craft, the ideas that you come up with are so original. I was always so fascinated by your Cameo machine, and its really hard to get them here in OZ. When i finally realized we had the Cricut machine readily available, i knew i had to own one! Lots of $$ and months of saving later, i too have the Cricut explore air 2 and i already feel confident enough to use it just from watching you with your Cameo! Thanks for inspiring us all, keep up the great work 💗
Mary, I know you will enjoy both of these machines. Have a wonderful time!💕💕💕💕
WOW you are so fortunate to receive all of the Cricut goodies!!!
Mary, thank you for showing us how to use the new Cricut! I have the Cameo but i think I’d rather have the Cricut. The heating iron seems like so much fun! I hope you do more tutorials with it and the cameo for us! Thank you so much for all you do! 🥰
Could you tell me why you think you'd rather have the Cricut over the Cameo? how old is your Cameo? Have the Cameos changed through the years?
I absolutely loved seeing this comparison video. It’s obvious Cricut doesn’t watch your videos enough to know that your preference would have been a white machine and heat press, or at least the mint green (which I think is beautiful). It was exciting to watch, but I am completely happy with my Silhouette Cameo 4. I have been thinking of getting a heat press & am impressed with this one. I feel like it will also store well since it’s not bulky like some presses I’ve looked at. Thank you for sharing this informative information with us Mary!!
@@larabellg8425 if I can learn the Silhouette Cameo, anyone can. I watched (still do) RUclips videos to learn everything I know about it. I would absolutely love to get a Cricut one day as well, just not in my budget right now.
This was great Mary!So informative and fun! I have been very curious about this machine,and felt maybe it was complicated, you helped me realize I can do this!Thanks so much,love your videos, you are so artistic and down to earth.🌼
Great job Maty!!! I sooo love both my Cricut air and Maker!!!!
Your socks are cracking me up! Great informational video, by the way!! I bet you'd be a very patient teacher.
This was SO helpful, thank you Mary!
Thank you so much, great explanation!!! I just got the Explore Air 2 at Christmas!!
Dear Mary, thank you for this video. My husband bought me a new laptop and I got a Cricut Joy for Christmas. I have not opened the box yet!! I am so afraid to fail in using it; but now I think I will be able to do it thanks to you!!! xo Linda Alvarez from New Orleans
Thank you my husband bought me this last Christmas ..I just felt so intimidated you are makeing this look easy