Should I Buy a Cricut Explore Air 2 (or an EasyPress 2)?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

Have you been asking yourself if you should buy a Cricut Explore 2 or even an EasyPress 2? Then, if you have decided to buy one then where should you buy one? I asked the same questions and I am here to explain why you SHOULD buy these products and why. Also, explain some things about where you should buy them depending on what you are looking for.

First up, why should you buy it?

1. It doesn't take up a lot of space so you don't need a huge crafting area. Gone are the days that you need cartridges for Cricut machines. Also, the EasyPress comes in lots of sizes. So you can get the size that you have space for.
2. You can design/create your own designs. Nothing feels better than turning something inside your brain into reality. (Side note: There are plenty of ready to use designs as well.)
3. It cuts so many things! (See a list below.)
4. It writes beautifully for you, in case you are like me and dream of having beautiful lettering skills, but don't.
5. It has a print then cut function. Gone are the days that you have to cut things out all the time! WHAT!?!
6. It isn't loud. My family is a household full of people with sensitivity to sound.  So it being quite is necessary.
7. It's easy to use and there are SO MANY resources to help you if you need to figure something out. There are tons of videos and tutorials.
8. The EasyPress will simplify life for you and help you make your projects long lasting.

Writing done by the Cricut Explore

What can you do with the Cricut Explore Air 2?

• Cut so many things! The list includes:
  • Paper
  • Card stock
  • Magnet Sheets
  • Vinyl (Holographic, Foil, Iron On, Dry Erase, Chalkboard)
  • Iron On Vinyl
  • Washi Sheets
  • Wood
  • Burlap
  • Tissue Paper
  • Leather
  • Duct Tape
  • Felt
  • Soda Can
  • So much more!
• It writes beautifully.
• The EasyPress 2 helps you transfer vinyl onto different materials such as:
• Material
• Wood
• Metal
• Paper

The whole banner was cut with the Cricut Explore

What can you make with a Cricut Explore Air 2 and an EasyPress 2?

• Place Cards
• Door Signs
• Coloring Pages
• Gift Tags
• Garlands
• Pillowcases
• Ornaments
• Cupcake Toppers
• Magnets
• Window Clings
• Valentines
• Greeting Cards
• Mugs
• T-Shirts
• Wall Decor (I can't wait to make gold polka dots for my new house!)
• Vases
• Stencils (think stenciling the tops of wood stools!)
• Organization Labels
• Wreath Details (wood or fabric flowers anyone?)
• And so much more!

I have owned a Cricut machine for about 4 years now and love everything I can make with it. I don't consider myself a crafting genius, but I do like being creative and making my own things. I feel a sense of pride when I make things myself.

Check out the new products I received from Cricut as a partnership with them.  I am excited to bring new tutorials and new ideas for you to use in your own home.  Check out my unboxing video on IGTV.  Then leave a comment on what you have questions about and also what you want to see me make.

Check out these projects I have used the Cricut Explore to make:

St. Patrick's Day Wreath

St. Patrick's Day Garland

Fish Die Cuts for a "fishing game"

Princess Party Favor Bags

Christmas Countdown

Frozen birthday party photo backdrop

Kitchen themed cupcake toppers for bridal shower

Easter Garland

3 different Valentines decor items

West Elm knock off garland

Get a one or both of these products today and start making something for yourself.  Please send me what you make.  I love seeing others be creative as well!