KWR: Cricut - worth it or no?

For people with messier hand writing, the newer cricuts have a draw or write option. We're using that for a lot of signage. FH wants to use it after the wedding to potentially sell stuff on etsy. It takes a bit to learn to use, but it's really awesome if you're crafty.

@MrsMayorca LOVE that your FH wants to sell things on etsy, that's goals.

Following , I want to get my mom one for Christmas .

Just got the new cricut a few weeks ago. I finally get a day off and I'm so excited to use it. I went to a local print sign shop and they gave me some scrap vinyl to practice with, for free!

Cameo is the way to go!

I love my cricut! I made my table numbers using gold vinyl. I'd post more pictures but on mobile so can't post them all in one comment

I'm a Silhouette user and love mine. I would recommend getting it if you plan to utilize it after the wedding. Mine makes me an additional $10-15k/yr via stuff I make and sell with it (and my heat press).

Here are the things I've done for my wedding so far with mine:

https://www.pinterest.com/thewiredlife/meet-us-in-the-mountains-kelsey-jays-wedding/

I just got mine and still have so much to learn but last night I made this sign and I'm super happy with it. Cricut is a huge investment. I don't know if it's totally worth it money wise to just use it for a wedding but it's worth it to me because I really enjoy doing it. It's a great hobby and I will use it for stuff other than the wedding as well. If you have the money and you like crafts then I say do it. It's fun making things to display in your wedding or your home. It has more meaning.

I also made these cups for part of my bridesmaids gifts. I will also be making them bridesmaid shirts and a personalized tote bag as well once I learn to do iron on!! The possibilities for homemade gifts are endless!!!

@Kelsey those are amazing! where do you buy the sweatshirts/shirts, etc.? I'd love to find a place that sells cheap stuff for me to design!

I used to work at Michaels and I remember how popular these machines were (and how pricey). I think that if you think you will use it after the wedding, then it would be worth it. I can't say it'd be worth the cost to me if it was only used for wedding related things.

I really depends on what use you will get out of it once your wedding is over. I don't think it is worth it to buy one just for your wedding. I am on my third Cricut (the other two are still going strong, I just like to have the new one) and I love it as much as I ever did. I like to craft so I found it to be useful all the time.

There is a bit of a learning curve, though, so you will have to take a while to figure out how to get exactly what you want. Fortunately, there are a lot of youtube videos that will walk you through the process. You will also likely waste a lot of materials trying to get things arranged properly. I have made invitations and decorations for two weddings, but I won't be doing my own. The process is fun, but it is also time-consuming.