Yes! That is right! We are joining together with Cricut to give one of you a Cricut | Explore™!
This makes me feel really happy because I know that someone is going to be getting an awesome cutting machine! And who doesn’t like making people happy?
This is the perfect time as we start into the biggest Holiday Season of the year. Just in time to make all those Holiday Crafts, Decorations and Gifts!
I shared with you in an earlier post how I made the transition to aCricut | Explore™. It was an 8 long month decision for me as I experimented with the Cricut Explore AND the Silhouette Cameo machine. Both are great machines, but overall, I felt like I could ultimately do more with better results with the Cricut Explore. If you are interested in how I made the switch, you can read more about that here: The New Cricut Explore.
Here are my TOP reasons for loving the Cricut | Explore™
1. The Cricut Explore cuts VERY precisely! Even if you need to go back and make multiple cuts (ie. cutting leather or thicker paper products) you get an exact re-cut! Just push the GO button again and it cuts your material exactly the same. This can save lots of money in un-wasted product.
2. The Cricut is so easy to set up and get started using right away. You literally pull it out of the box and plug it in. Download the software and you are good to go.
3. The software is truly so easy to use. Even those with little to no computer experience will be able to quickly learn how to use the Cricut Explore.
4. No guessing on the blade depth to use. Simply turn the easy dial to the product you are cutting and it gives you the perfect cut each time…and if by chance it doesn’t, simply hit the green GO button again and you will get a perfect re-cut.
5. The blades are fantastic and last for a very long time after MULTIPLE cuts.
6. The are an AMAZING amount of materials that you can cut with your Explore. Think thin leather and really thin sheet metal, fabric and so much more with their deep cut blade.
7. You can upload your own jpeg and svg files into the Design Space and cut them out on your Explore! I use this feature all of the time!
8. You can use your own personal fonts and access them in the Design Space! LOVE!!
9. The Explore has space for a blade AND a marker, so you can cut AND write AT THE SAME TIME!
10. The newly released Cut & Print feature is awesome!
The Cricut Team is always looking for new and innovative ways to use their machine and I know we will continue to see great new innovative uses for the machine.
Now…who wants to win a Cricut | Explore™ AND a fun Mystery Box to go with it? (a $469.99 value)
Machine Features & Details
- Smart Set™ dial for material selection
- Dual carriage heads
- Integrated storage compartments
- Cricut Design Space™ software
- 50+ free project ideas
- 100+ free images
- Compatible with PC/Mac
- Included in the box:
- Cricut Explore® machine
- German carbide blade
- Metallic silver pen
- USB cord and power cord
- 12″ x 12″ StandardGrip Cricut® cutting mat
- Getting started guide
- Black and jade Cricut® cardstock
- Silver Cricut® vinyl
- White Cricut® iron-on
- 2 Duck Tape® sheets
To enter you may need to be on a non-mobile device if you are having trouble with the widget. The widget may also need some time for it to load properly, especially if it is in high use, so please be patient. Simply enter in the Rafflecopter widget below!
Cricut has some great Bundle Sales going on right now if you are interested in getting one for yourself…right now! It is a great time to buy one! You can learn more about them here.
Interested in seeing some of the past Cricut Projects I have shared here on The Idea Room? Check out these past posts:
*Fine Print: This giveaway is sponsored by Cricut.com. I was given product and/or compensation but all opinions and statements are mine. Giveaway ends at 11:59pm (MST) on October 22, 2014. One winner will receive a Cricut Explore Machine and Mystery Box (a $469.99 value). Must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the U.S.A. to enter. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook or Pinterest. Facebook and Pinterest will be completely released by each entrant. One entry per person. Entry includes filling out the Rafflecopter form above. Winner will be chosen using random.org. and will be notified via email within 48 hours of the giveaway closing time. Winners will be announced on the post, not on Facebook. The winners must respond within 24 hours of receiving the email or a new winner will be chosen. No purchase necessary.
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Looks amazing. Thanks for a chance to win and make some great projects
After reading this post I think I prefer the Cricut Explore.
I’m evaluating buying a cutting machine for scrapbooking projects.
I was evaluating cameo vs Cricut , but after reading your reasons to choose Cricut, I think I want this one NOW!!!
I wish I win teh contest!!!
Thanks for this giveaway! Pick Me ! Pick Me! Your site looks amazing.
What a great machine! Thank you for giving an opportunity to win one!
Wow! Awesome! Would love this …..could do so much with it!!
Please, please, pretty please pick me. The new features look amazing.
Thank you for this chance to win!
I have Never won anything in my entire life (except a glass goblet in an elementary school carnival), so this would be a great first!!! I would do so many crafts with this!!!
fingers crossed!
I have wanted a Cricut FOREVER! Thanks for the opportunity to win one :)
You have no idea how much I’d love to win this machine! I have a friend who makes amazing vinyl creations with hers and I want to do the same!
I have been wishing for a Cricut FOREVER! Thanks for the opportunity to win one :)
I am excited !
This makes my old Cricut pale in comparison! Wow! Thanks for the opportunity!
I have been out the the cricut scene since we were stationed overseas. Now that we are back and I am the new sunday school superintendent I would love to get back into the creative flow. This would be the perfect start
So many possibilities! Have always dreamed of one. Thanks!
Oh I have been wishing for one of these for a long time. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I have wanted one of these for a long time and cannot afford it but always think of all the great things I can create if I had one.
Thanks fo rthe chance to win!
I would love to have a Cricut Explore. I think it would make even me look very creative
This machine looks amazing. I have/had a Cricut, but my daughter is a pre-school teacher so gave to her to use, along with the cartridges that I had. It has been a help to be able to cut out letters and things for her boards, etc. However, I am beginning to see how a Cricut Explore would allow her to do create amazing things tailored to what she wants and the quantity she needs vs buying some of the packaged printed items.
Thanks for hosting a give away on this fabulous product. I’ve never owned one but always lusted after one! Blessings!
Since I live in Canada, could I enter if I have a relative in the US who could accept the shipment for me should I win?
I have been looking at these for a long time!
Thanks for the great review!!
Thanks for offering an amazing give away.
Looks like quite a handy crafting tool!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
nice machine I love it
Thanks for a chance to win a cricut! I would love to be able to do all the amazing projects possible with this!
I saw this product on HSN and debating whether to purchase it or not. I didn’t and I regret it. I have read and heard so many wonderful things this product offers. Other than Stalin I also sew and can use it to craft new appliques. Hope this is my chance to win!
Silly auto correct. Should say scraping not Stalin. :)
Winning this would be like a dream come true! Thank you for the opportunity.
I do not have an Instagram account but I have tweeted, shared and followed. Thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize!
I would love to win this. I am fixing to retire and will have plenty time to use it.
Thank you for this opportunity! My husband and I are sunday school pastors and we have so many uses for this product. I have the original cricut, but this would be AMAZING!
awesome product would love to win!
Would love to win this, I’ve seen so many ideas in design space!! Thanks!! :)
thank you so much for the chance to win!!! would be awesome! great article too!
I’ve been wanting a Cricut ever since I started my wig program for cancer patients. Each wig gets a little note from me . Telling them that this WIG has been donated wash and styled . and I’m giving it a second chance . I started this program after my mom had passed away with cancer . I put a little love in each box with a wig . and a cricket would help out so much . THank Yout , Nancy’s rescue wigs .
Oh my! What a fantastic giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
This would be a wonderful much needed gift! As a fan that bought over 200 carts and every single machine they came out with. I would hold parties at my house every time they had a launch or product show on HSN. I pack the house with power shoppers many times we had standing room only. It was easier to encourage each other to buy the latest products plus we had 24 hour crop day it was an amazing time building community.
I like to see if my investment was worth it and continue my relationship with cricut/provocaft as I am on the fence. This might inspire me and rebuild my faith to continue to be their loyal customer! !
Thank you for the opportunity to making creativity sore even further!
I have been a loyal circut owner I have all the machines you have and would love to have this new one it looks awesome so thank you for the chance to win it I would be the one to appreciate it every day making cards for people who need them so please pick me.
I think I would come back to Provo Craft if I could win one! Thanks for a chance to win!
I would love to win this…I used to be a proud and happy cricut customer and now after the hell i have experienced with the Imagine I am shy about actually purchasing another cricut machine!
I want to try it out and I would love to be a happy provocraft user once more!
I would sooooo love to win this! Thanks for the chance to win it!!!
I have the Cricut Expression and love it but would love the Explore if I could afford it.
For a graduation gift to our pastor’s twin girls I gave them each a year photo scrapbook of the first year at Liberty University. I have just gotten started and would like to wirk with the Explore on this project.
if I were to win this I would love to gift this to a friend I meet on an art sight on Facebook. She is pulling together products to help those who otherwise could not afford to scrapbook and I know they all would just be overwhelmed to be able to share this machine. Thank you
We are making lots of memories with our 4 kids and we just started scrapbooking together as a family. The Explore looks like a tool to make some amazing pages! Would love to own one! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would love to win this!
Would really be great to win this. My old one is really getting used a lot and I’ve had it since the Expression first came out.
I am SOOOO Excited about the Chance to win an Explore. I have an Expression and I do Love It. But the Explore, The possibilities are endless. I have seen others make the most Creative and Wonderful Projects and wished I could make such Awesome things. So Thank You Sooo much for giving me the chance to win such an Amazing Machine.
Thank you so much for this opportunity to win!
What an amazing gift for the holidays! This is going to make some lucky person very happy! :)
This would be AWESOME!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Wow! I would be so excited to win this!! :)
Oh my gosh, it would be so awesome to win this! Thank you for the chance and this amazing giveaway :) Fingers crossed.
I like your comparison of Silhouette vs Cricut. Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely interest in the Cricut Explorer. Hoping to be able to check it out at the CHA Mega Trade Show, but would love to win one.
SewCalGal
http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
I would love this machine to play with in my retirement. I just bought my Expression 2 right before this came out. Just can’t afford to buy it on my retired teacher salary! It looks amazing though.
This would be so exciting and fun to win!!
I would love to win Cricut explore . I could cut out die cuts for my cards, scrapbook, home decor items and much , much more! Thank you for the chance to win! Crossing my fingers and toes! Lol
Would love to win! Crossing my fingers and toes.lol the Cricut Explore looks like a fun machine!
Pick me!!!
This would be a crafter ‘ s dream come true.
This would be an awesome win! Thanks for the opportunity!
Awesome! Thanks for the opportunity to win something that I’ve really wanted for awhile now!!
I saw the video and all Diy projects that you can make with this machine. In my opinion as a craft is my hobby… Cricut Explore is the machine can help to express the minds of the crafters… It Blow your mind and share it to others ;)
WoW! Would I like to win one of these. I love scrapbooking and quilting. I can see where I could use this with both hobbies.
:)
This is a great, fun giveaway!
Awesome giveaway :)
How exciting! Let the creativity begin with this awesome machine!
I would love to win this awesome prize!
Love Cricut products…would love an explore.. thank you!
Thank you for the opportunity to win this great prize. I would love to receive the
surprise winning notification e-mail.
This is awesome!!!! Ever since my 20’s I’ve watched the commercials about the Cricut Explore, really in love with all of its features! Would make great use of this machine and would share with everyone I know!!!! Thanks for this opportunity! =)
Awesome!!!!
hope I win
Thankyou, hope you pick me. Lovely machine.
Love it! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have the original cricut and have been thinking about getting this one! Thanks for sharing your ideas and wisdom!!!!
Have a Great Day!!
This looks amazing! Love your darling ideas. Thanks!
The Explore looks great with the cut and draw or cut and score features. What a machine!
It would be wonderful to win this machine. Love love love to win.
Oh what fun I could have with this! Yes please and Thank You!
thanks for doing this!
Love your website and would live to win the cricut. Thanks for your great posts.
This has long been on my ultimate WISH LIST! It would be an amazing prize to WIN! Thanks for allowing us the opportunity!
I LOVE your blog and your creativity inspires me each and every week! :D
Thank you,
Beckilynne
I have been wanting one for a long time. Looks like fun!
Fingers are crossed!!! Would be SO excited to win this! Good luck everyone
Beautiful machine
I’ve been dying to get one and just never can afford it. I would love this!!!
Sounds like an amazing machine and one I would enjoy using!
i would love to win (like everyone else). I have gone through four Cricut machines and miss having one.
I would love to have this. I have been thinking about getting one but did not know which one to get!! Thanks for giving me a chance to win one. Y’all are great for doing this!!
Thanks for the chance to win :)
would love to win, thanks
First of all I would pimento express what an “awesome” giveaway. I was able to share on Facebook and email but don’t have access to Twitter. Google+ or Instagram.
I was thinking a few hours ago there’s still a lot to do to finish up for my daughter’s upcoming wedding now 29 days away. Yea the Expession Cricut could do it but the new Explore can do so much more. Chrimas cards, more detail in cutting, scoring and drawing.
A few years ago before my health became worse, I started buying stamps, card stock, paper for scrap booking, emblossments, markers, glue, glue dots, etc.
I know I would be thrilled beyond words if I won. I don’t have the extra cash to purchase one that would 6 months from now if not longer.
I will be crossing my fingers.
Cheryl Ranson
i have wanted one of these for a long time.. I hope i win this one.. so many things i could do with it..
so many awesome uses for this machine, would love to win, good luck to all
How exciting….so many possibilities to expand my creativity.
How awesome! What a blessing this will be to someone!
Would love to win this awesome product!
Sure wish to win this amazing giveaway! Thanks for a chance!
What a great giveaway! I would love it!
I’m a single mom, newbie at crafting and i’ve been looking at these, my fingers are crossed….so excited
I would LOVE to win this awesome machine!
I’m not as computer savvy as most. My Grandchildren usually help me with these things. Thanks for the opportunity to win this Cricut. I’ve been wanting one for a long time.
I would love to win the Explore!
This new machine looks amazing! I’d love a chance to try it!
Thank you for the opportunity!
Would sure love to win this new edition from cricut. They create such great products.
I think this would so much fun to use during the holidays. I would be tickled pink if i wa the winner.
Ooh! I’ve always wanted one of these. It could come in very handy for my speech therapy sessions! Thank you for the chance to win!
I love my expression. I can’t wait to get my hands on an Explore. Veneer cut outs for sure! And I love the print and cut feature!
Fun!
This would be great!
Ohhhh.pick me….please??
Oh what a great item and a great giveaway! Would totally love one for sure.
My 12 yr. old daughter has been wanting a Cricut. She was saving for one until I realized I would always be asking her to use it. This would be a sweet deal for both of us!
I would love to win this. I have an expression which I love, but the possibilities for using the explore are pretty limitless with the internet and SVG’s. Would make holiday decorating a breeze.
i would love to win the explore thanks for the chance to win
I would love to win one of these they look awesome thanks
Oh the fun I could have with this. Vbs, cardmaking, crafting, wall art, pallet art, and on and on.
How exciting to have a chance to win :D Love Cricut and love all the wonderful things you can make with it – always learning, experimenting and it makes creating so fun!!
I’ve always wanted one of those.
Would so love to win!! Have been wanting the machine!!!
This would be great for doing crafts. I make favors for the Senior Centers in areas around me and for daycare for my grandchildren. I’ve looked at Cricut and the cameo but I never bought one. I would love to get one or winning one would be even better.
I have just gone through all the ways to win a Cricut. I get to the end and read the terms and it is USA only :( I live in the UK. Wish you would state the term at the beginning. What a waste of time and now no chance of an Explore :(
i tried to buy one but they were sold out, so I hoping to win one. Thanks for the chance
cant wait to see who wins! *crosses fingers*
Was the winner announced yet?
The winner has been emailed and the prize has been claimed!
Yea!!!! Thanks again for the opportunity! So excited to get started with my new Cricut!!!
So excited for you!!!
I would love one of these