Sweet Shoppe Designs

  #1  
Old 12-07-2021, 05:58 PM
wendyp's Avatar
wendyp wendyp is online now
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 3,837
Default Dillema Cricut or Cameo Silhouette?

For a long time I thinking about to buy such machine. After saving some money I'm finally at the point I really want to buy one, but wich one shall I do...

What is better a Silhouette 4 or a Cricut air? Wich one do you have and what are your recommendations?

I have readed about both but I really don't know...
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-07-2021, 06:09 PM
Ponytails's Avatar
Ponytails Ponytails is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 3,083
Default

I haven't used a Silhouette, but I do have a Cricut Joy and the Cricut Maker 3 (my Christmas present to myself!) I really like the Cricut, although the Design Space software is really annoying to use after being used to Photoshop. The machine itself is super easy and so far I've been happy with all of my projects. You aren't required to use their brand of vinyl and such either, which is nice.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-07-2021, 07:29 PM
Lidia G's Avatar
Lidia G Lidia G is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Quebec, Canada
Posts: 2,137
Default

I have the Cricut Explore Air 2 and I really like it. I've had it for over two years and haven't had any issues with it. My girlfriend has a Silhouette and she swears by hers. I guess it comes down to eenie meenie miney mo ? I think either way you'll be happy with your choice.
__________________


Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-07-2021, 07:39 PM
Dalis's Avatar
Dalis Dalis is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,974
Default

My cricut is literally the first one that came out. My silhouette is the first one that came out too, so I really shouldn't comment on the new ones. LOL!!!!!
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-07-2021, 11:54 PM
aussiegirl's Avatar
aussiegirl aussiegirl is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,953
Default

My daughter started with a silhouette (given to us from a friend) but upgraded herself by saving and paying for a cricut. I feel she enjoys the cricut better and it allows her to do more.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-08-2021, 09:57 AM
kristalund's Avatar
kristalund kristalund is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 5,969
Default

I am making the same choice right now for a gift for my daughter and I am going with the Silhouette.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-08-2021, 11:20 AM
~Cindy~'s Avatar
~Cindy~ ~Cindy~ is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,429
Default

I have the silhouette. I have the portrait, the 2, and recently got a newer one as well. I honestly love mine!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-08-2021, 01:44 PM
keepscrappin's Avatar
keepscrappin keepscrappin is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 577
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by wendyp View Post
For a long time I thinking about to buy such machine. After saving some money I'm finally at the point I really want to buy one, but wich one shall I do...

What is better a Silhouette 4 or a Cricut air? Wich one do you have and what are your recommendations?

I have readed about both but I really don't know...
That's so exciting you can get a new toy! I've been thinking about this too and can't decide. I guess it depends on what you want to do with your cutter. My SIL has a cricut maker with their heat press so she can make t-shirts with vinyl designs and she loves it. I don't think silhouette has a heat press.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-08-2021, 04:53 PM
knittingbec's Avatar
knittingbec knittingbec is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Alaska
Posts: 922
Default

I have had a Silhouette for quite a while & got a new one (Cameo 4) last year. When I first got a Silhouette, I believe you still needed to get Cricut cartridges for the Cricut, so that's why I made the initial decision. When I got a new one, I just went with what I knew so as not to have to deal with a new-to-me design space/software.
Since people know I have one, they always ask me, "should I get a Cricut or a Silhouette" and I feel like (since I don't have a Cricut, haha), the only thing I can do is send them a link that compares them & let them make their own decision -- https://www.thebeginningartist.com/s...tte-vs-cricut/
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-09-2021, 11:27 AM
StacyLynn's Avatar
StacyLynn StacyLynn is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2018
Location: PA
Posts: 958
Default

I have the original Cricut Explore since 2014 and I love it. I design almost all my own things in Photoshop and upload the pngs to Design Space. Super easy.
__________________

Guest CT for Kristin Cronin-Barrow

Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 06-23-2023, 03:48 PM
craftytam's Avatar
craftytam craftytam is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Magnificent Meridian, ID
Posts: 5,576
Default

So, old thread, but I'm hoping to revive it! LOL!

I have an old (like the first 12" one that uses cartridges) Cricut that I just pulled out of storage. I will be getting rid of it, and am trying to decide between the Cricut Maker 3 and the Silhouette Cameo 4.

For anyone who was debating when this thread was originally posted: Did you decide? If so, which did you pick and what do you like/dislike about the machine?

I've been doing a ton of research and am completely baffled about which to pick!

Thanks!!
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 06-23-2023, 04:24 PM
JillW's Avatar
JillW JillW is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Northwest Illinois
Posts: 2,367
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by craftytam View Post
So, old thread, but I'm hoping to revive it! LOL!

I have an old (like the first 12" one that uses cartridges) Cricut that I just pulled out of storage. I will be getting rid of it, and am trying to decide between the Cricut Maker 3 and the Silhouette Cameo 4.

For anyone who was debating when this thread was originally posted: Did you decide? If so, which did you pick and what do you like/dislike about the machine?

I've been doing a ton of research and am completely baffled about which to pick!

Thanks!!
I purchased a Silhouette years ago and used it until it dang near didn't work any longer. I debated for a long time on what to get and I happened to find a huge sale on the Cricut Maker, so that's what I bought.

I really (really!) struggled to understand how the Cricut software worked at first. I don't recall struggling at all with the Silhouette. Now it's all fine and easy to use and understand. (Maybe I'm just a slow learner - lololol)

I used to make a lot of greeting cards with the Silhouette and don't find card files I like for Cricut (not that that's a big deal now since I'm back to stamping cards).

Good luck with your choice - It's always fun and a little nerve wracking to try something new!! Let us know what you decide!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-23-2023, 04:36 PM
craftytam's Avatar
craftytam craftytam is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Magnificent Meridian, ID
Posts: 5,576
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JillW View Post
I purchased a Silhouette years ago and used it until it dang near didn't work any longer. I debated for a long time on what to get and I happened to find a huge sale on the Cricut Maker, so that's what I bought.

I really (really!) struggled to understand how the Cricut software worked at first. I don't recall struggling at all with the Silhouette. Now it's all fine and easy to use and understand. (Maybe I'm just a slow learner - lololol)

I used to make a lot of greeting cards with the Silhouette and don't find card files I like for Cricut (not that that's a big deal now since I'm back to stamping cards).

Good luck with your choice - It's always fun and a little nerve wracking to try something new!! Let us know what you decide!
Thanks, Jill!
I think part of the issue is that I don't really know what I'll be using it for. I haven't done "real" (physical?) crafts in ages. I feel like my head is going to explode with the amount of information I've consumed. lol!

A friend is buying the machine for me as a thank you for helping her with her move.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 06-23-2023, 10:03 PM
lorigaud's Avatar
lorigaud lorigaud is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Maine
Posts: 1,311
Send a message via Yahoo to lorigaud
Default

I have both a Cricut Explore Air and a Maker. Love both and still use both of them. The only complaint I have is that if I design something in Design Space (the Cricut software), you have to use a workaround to download it if you want to use it for anything else. All my designs in Cricut are only there, if that makes sense.
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 06-23-2023, 10:17 PM
craftytam's Avatar
craftytam craftytam is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Magnificent Meridian, ID
Posts: 5,576
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by lorigaud View Post
I have both a Cricut Explore Air and a Maker. Love both and still use both of them. The only complaint I have is that if I design something in Design Space (the Cricut software), you have to use a workaround to download it if you want to use it for anything else. All my designs in Cricut are only there, if that makes sense.
Thanks, Lori! That's one of the downsides that I've read about for the Cricut. Also that if you download something from the Cricut store (monthly/annual fee?), if you discontinue paying, you don't keep anything.

Do you feel like you had a huge learning curve with the Silhouette?

Last edited by craftytam; 06-24-2023 at 12:38 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 06-23-2023, 10:42 PM
JillW's Avatar
JillW JillW is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Northwest Illinois
Posts: 2,367
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by craftytam View Post
Thanks, Jill!
I think part of the issue is that I don't really know what I'll be using it for. I haven't done "real" (physical?) crafts in ages. I feel like my head is going to explode with the amount of information I've consumed. lol!

A friend is buying the machine for me as a thank you for helping her with her move.
Wow, that's a great friend!!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 06-24-2023, 02:19 AM
craftytam's Avatar
craftytam craftytam is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Magnificent Meridian, ID
Posts: 5,576
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by JillW View Post
Wow, that's a great friend!!
That’s for sure!!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:53 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All Creative Content © 2007 SweetShoppeDesigns

Making your memories sweeter

Copyright © 2016 Sweet Shoppe Designs – The Sweetest Digital Scrapbooking Site on the Web | Site by Lilac Creative