Cricut Expression questions?

[melxo]

Hi I currently am brand new at the cricut expression. I received it as a Mother's Day gift, I did do a little reading online about this program you can purchase & download and will have an endless amount of things you can do. I am very interested in this program but I cannot see how I can purchase it or even if its available for my machine? Or if there is anything available for my machine now. I appreciate you guys reading this & I'm so if I sound so uneducated about this stuff.. I'm hoping to learn & love my cricut as so many other people do!

[TheresaTT]

well, congrats on your cricut but the software you are referencing is no longer available for the cricut due to a law suit by the cricuts maker. Much to thousands of peoples dismay. Now i believe that cricut makes a program that you can buy but you will still be limited to the cartridges that only they make. Check out the Cricut website to get that info.
There is so much you can do. Enjoy.

[sstehman]

Many of us are actually more in love with other machines. The eClips by Silhouette and the Cameo. Maybe you haven't used the machine yet and want to explore one of these machines? But it is a mother's day gift and I know returning those types of gifts can be difficult. The issue with the Cricut is you are limited to using their cartridges and they get quite expensive over time, which is why many that want flexibility to design their own or get the many freebies on-line have embraced the other machines.

Regardless of your choice, have fun with cutting.

[pastda3]

I feel bad for the people who buy "those" cutting machines with the expectation that they will be able to purchase and use SCAL with it. I can only imagine how disappointed they must be.

[Jennifer]

Referring to the message i just read on the Cricut Expression, i have a question, i have the original Cricut 6x12 and Scal 1, if i presently have the SCAL 1, will it work with the Cricut Expression if i purchased one? Should i just look into the other machines?
Thanks for any help.

[mitsim]

It would work with the older Cricut Expression, but not the newer Expression 2. And, with scal 1, there may be some limitations, but there are still people that use it. You can use up to SCAL 2 on the older Cricuts. But, as said before, neither is available anymore.

[HeatherM]

Both the eclips and the Cameo are comparably priced to the Expression and both cut details much better than the expression and also do print and cut. I've had my eclips for about a month and I am really impressed with it, though I haven't been able to play as much as I would have liked yet.

[melxo]

Thank you guys so much for your help. My father purchased this for me & I would feel terrible to replace it because it was something he picked for me himself & knew I would enjoy so much with my kids.. Is there SCAL v1 still available for my cricut.. I have just the expression not the expression 2.. I will have to contact the company and see what is available for me. I agree the cartridges are very pricey! I've been checking them out on amazon & am amazed by how much some can cost! I actually looked into a cameo before receiving the cricut as a gift. I'm sure I will figure it out, I really appreciate each one of your answers Thanks so much!

[mitsim]

Neither SCAL ver 1 or ver 2 are available any longer. And, if you can find it, you'd probably want version 2. You may look on ebay and see if you can find a copy. However, you need to be careful because people have complained of scams in reference to trying to purchase it. Also, I saw a copy of it on my local Craig's list, so you might try that also. Not sure where else you could look to try to find it. Good luck!

[gj1]

Scal 2 is no longer available and not transferable, so if you do find it you may have difficulty using it.
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