Writing with your Cricut....

[jenfener77]

So I was messing around with my Cricut today...I wanted to see if I could stick a pen in the machine where the blade housing goes so that I can "draw" or "Write" something instead of cutting something. I know that the Pazzles has that ability but the Cricut has an over hang where a full sized pen could go. I am aware that the Cricut sells little color type things but man they are expensive. So, I went to the store and I bought the MINI Sharpies and the MINI TUL markers. I measured them side by side and the TUL pens are shorter so I used them though I think the MINI sharpie would work fine as well....

Both the Sharpie and the TUL marker bodies are too thin for the blade holding area so I took some tape, wrapped it around the marker a few times, screwed the thingie back on, moved the Pressure down to "min", picked a design and voila! It worked beautifully. Again, I know that Cricut makes the markers but Sharpies are cheaper and come in a ton of colors! Just thought I'd pass it on.

[Tingha Treasures]

thanks for passing that on did you keep the settings the same as if you were using the Cricut markers?

[Donna55122]

What a great idea!

[papasue]

GREAT IDEA. Since I got my E my poor baby has just been sitting on the floor, now she has a purpose, I'll use her for the text writing.

I'll let you know how I do!

TFS

[firstcut]

Now where did I put those cute mini-sharpies that were in my Christmas stocking. Can't wait to try this. Also saw that M's nearest me has boxes of mini sharpies at the register for $1 each in lots of colors and 2 widths.

[Tingha Treasures]

for those of us on the forum not in USA what do sharpies look like?

[jenfener77]

Sharpies are permanent markers....I just started seeing the mini ones though. Here is a link of what they look like for those of you not in the States:
http://www.sharpie.com/enUS/Product/Sha ... arker.html
Here they are CHEAP!:
http://www.officeworld.com/Worlds-Bigge ... 10PP/09Q1/

[Tingha Treasures]

thanks Jen Ill have to put these on my list. They sell them in Australia under the name Papermate mini sharpies for $13 for 8

[scrappinbykris]

Wow great idea! Damn I just walked past a pack of these in Woolworths when I did the back to school shopping!! Kept looking at them thinking, what excuse could I use to justify buying these cos they were just so darn cute? Now I have a great excuse, TFS.

[Tingha Treasures]

well they are so cheap in USA....typical Australia