tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post5224100023348558935..comments2024-03-28T07:18:02.875-04:00Comments on Silhouette School: Is it Cost and Time Effective to Switch from Cricut to Silhouette? Silhouette Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01172728396239147054noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-21582895802292476852022-02-27T03:04:12.502-05:002022-02-27T03:04:12.502-05:00When did the prices go up? (Kicking myself for pro...When did the prices go up? (Kicking myself for procrastinating.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08785550106015735698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-86088054318199769232021-03-31T21:49:14.377-04:002021-03-31T21:49:14.377-04:00Every machine has it ups and downs! Happy crafting...Every machine has it ups and downs! Happy crafting Kathie! Silhouette School Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372090297758196578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-87521927611783484612021-03-31T10:00:49.717-04:002021-03-31T10:00:49.717-04:00I switched from a Cricut Maker to a Cameo 4 when t...I switched from a Cricut Maker to a Cameo 4 when this all hit. I started out with the original small Silhouette cutter back when it was first released because I wanted a cutter that didn't use cartridges and I could use my own images. The switch back has been effortless for me and Silhouette even still had all my original account information intact. The ONLY beef I have with Silhouette is that I can't replace the rotary blade on my own and have to buy a whole new piece. On the Maker I can replace that blade myself. I LOVE the option to cut vinyl and HTV without a mat. I can't even begin to say how much vinyl and HTV I have cut in the last two weeks!Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078520347422991774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-21944225098477991412021-03-17T14:10:12.006-04:002021-03-17T14:10:12.006-04:00I left Cricut during the cartridge only thing. I d...I left Cricut during the cartridge only thing. I did use Cuts a lot and downloaded much better designs. When the 12" Cameo came out I was one of the first to get one. Still using it and the original ratchet blade!<br />HeidiChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686145071997357734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-9479381495214793262021-03-16T19:34:47.109-04:002021-03-16T19:34:47.109-04:00I have started using SS business edition with my C...I have started using SS business edition with my Cricut Maker. Cricut cuts much better and I can engrave, not sure if I can do that with Silhouette as I don’t have their machine. I must say learning Studio takes much longer and there are fewer videos and blogs/sites to help. I also started using STudio to do my sublimation. Both machines have pluses and minuses.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16608364221586357533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-10438044657473085972021-03-16T17:45:27.516-04:002021-03-16T17:45:27.516-04:00I am currently a Cricut owner, when all of this hi...I am currently a Cricut owner, when all of this hit, I immediately purchased a Cameo 4 and decided to change. I felt that any company that would make this sort of decision without considering the community first, isn't one I want to support. Even though they walked back their initial plan, it was a big wake up call for me to not continue to support them. I am excited to get started with my Cameo and utilize software that works. Lol!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958538396663164533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-79862722555271385212021-03-16T15:55:30.885-04:002021-03-16T15:55:30.885-04:00I find it interesting that, just like politics, ev...I find it interesting that, just like politics, everyone has certain beliefs that work for them and THAT is what is important. I am a Cameo user...my sister a Cricut user, and we still love each other! I am so grateful to you, Melissa, for putting all the information out there so that we can decide for ourselves. No one is asking anyone to choose sides, but it is sure refreshing to have such a great comparison available to help us make an informed decision. Let's all support each other...then carry that sentiment into the world! Debbie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07856582635526171052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-7573568839274230462021-03-16T13:31:05.223-04:002021-03-16T13:31:05.223-04:00I owned the Silhouette cutters and software for se...I owned the Silhouette cutters and software for several years and becuase of the ability to work offline and ease of using SVGs from other sources. I puchased the Cameo when I saw the rotary blade I "just had to have it" :). I also purchased Corel Draw and The Design Wizard software from The Rhinestone World becuase I liked the sophisticated rhinestone pattern creation features although I mostly cut the patterns on glitter HTV (cheating). I had so many problems with the Design Space and uploading usuable SVGs and also sending to the machine was so inflexible compared to SSDE. Especially love the the ability to cut by color on in SS. I haven't decided if I will ditch the Cameo althought right now the special tools such as knife and rotary blade are more flexible. Due to Cricut never improving the SVG issues with DS, the Cameo has become an expensive paper weight ever since I updraded to the Cameo 4. I mostly cut HTV and sometimes adhesive vinyl. I wish Silhouette would improve the special tool and keep up with the newer Cameo specialty tools such as etching and foil. ... Although I did pick up the Foil Quill and several accessories and materials on clearance. ... And I need to start using the Cricut Infusible pens on the the Cameo before they dry up like some of my Cricut pens and markers have done (note to self). <br />sewmorebaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236934382942891972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-65893150477561888372021-03-16T13:05:09.273-04:002021-03-16T13:05:09.273-04:00I have the original Silhouette Portrait, original ...I have the original Silhouette Portrait, original Cameo 1 and recently added a Cricut Joy. I love everything about my SIL products and the Silhouette software. I added the Cricut Joy due to the size and the ability to use Design Space on my ipad & iphone while away from home. I will be back 100% to SIL once they can give me an app that works like Cricut Design Space. Not happy with the Cricut announcement for uploads because I prefer the SIL designs and uploading my own free true type fonts.dig-it-alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079308222022544410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-30146502991899390342021-03-16T11:28:10.547-04:002021-03-16T11:28:10.547-04:00I have a CricutMaker, a Cricut Joy, a cameo 4 and ...I have a CricutMaker, a Cricut Joy, a cameo 4 and a Curio. I love them all for different reasons. I always had access so this limitation is no biggie. For Canadians the no duties, mystery boxes and the percentage off is worth it. I hate that I pay duties if I buy from Silhouette America. I hate that Swing Design does not ship here. I hate that teh cameo is so bloody loud. But I love them all and I use them all. I do find the business software more robust but a larger learning curve. There are pluses and negatives with each. We shall see how this all unfolds.talemaker havanesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00382281009507972268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-46784218082566065952021-03-16T09:08:07.633-04:002021-03-16T09:08:07.633-04:00Sticking to what I know works very well. Even wit...Sticking to what I know works very well. Even with the little flaws. I can purchase designs from anywhere and use them with my Silhouette with no problem. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010890678351202715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-24967987745576519862021-03-16T09:06:10.650-04:002021-03-16T09:06:10.650-04:00I have had Silhouette since 2014 and would never g...I have had Silhouette since 2014 and would never go anything else. I can do any and everything with my Silhouette Cameo and Cameo 4 in my sleep. It has never ever disappointed me. You can import and export. I cancelled my 9.99 monthly membership which gave me the mats/blades 3 times a year but other than that I still love it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01010890678351202715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-65253308607508677622021-03-16T07:43:25.674-04:002021-03-16T07:43:25.674-04:00also the difference is when u buy SS subscription ...also the difference is when u buy SS subscription you get certain amount of credits to spend on whatever you want and even when you later on decide to cancel that subscription you keep what you previously purchased with your credits vs in cricut access the moment you cancel you lose it all with no more access to it. With certain tiers [or maybe all of them i am not sure, but it can all be found on their website] you get that you can't cancel before 3 months is up so you have to keep it for 3 months or you might be charged a penalty fee, saying that if you take up a premium tier which for me is [in UK] £13 you get £100 worth of credits to spend each month so if you decide to cancel after 3 months you pay £39 for £300 worth of designs that you KEEP after you cancel. That includes fonts and well everything that is in the store. Also if you don't spend all £100 in that month it rolls over to the next, i am not sure how many months further it rolls over as haven't had a subscription for years now, but it is a plus that you less likely to loose credits if you didn't spend it all that month. You can also upgrade or downgrade your tier if you feel the one you currently have is not enough or too much for you. Just saying :)kolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869842590905100937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-41098669757984022192021-03-16T06:34:11.217-04:002021-03-16T06:34:11.217-04:00And here in Europe, and maybe in the rest of the W...And here in Europe, and maybe in the rest of the World outside Nort-America-we hav absolutely no profit from ordering things cheaper or without shipping costs from Cricut-because we are not able (not allowed) to do so. For us there are no bundles, no giweaways, we are just paying the often much higher prices-and then this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-37987631226646129132021-03-16T06:11:03.909-04:002021-03-16T06:11:03.909-04:00Not everyone needs their cookie cutter crap design...Not everyone needs their cookie cutter crap designs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-2715584776314187572021-03-16T05:56:25.877-04:002021-03-16T05:56:25.877-04:00But who needs that?
1. In SS I can draw almost an...But who needs that? <br />1. In SS I can draw almost anything, or get free svgs and OPEN (not upload) the almost is there because of my own skills and not because of the capabilities of the software. <br />2. Design store needs no subscription. I never had one since 2017-the year I got my first Silhouette. I bought some single designs-complex ones that I cannot make because my drawing skills are practically none-existant-but nothing was forced by Silhouette. Even the buying of the upgrades of SS were my decisions and my choices, not force from Silhouette. And when I bought my first upgrade, they made the PUZZLE function available. When will Cricut implement it to DS, plese? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-67748809655296182892021-03-16T05:52:28.704-04:002021-03-16T05:52:28.704-04:00I originally went to Silhouette when my Cricut 2 (...I originally went to Silhouette when my Cricut 2 (can't remember what it was called anymore) big format thing stopped connecting via cable to my computer and the only option was using their software online. Uh no, no way, we were living on an island in the Caribbean at the time with horrible unreliable online access. I had to have software I could use at any time on my computer, and happy to say Silhouette Studio BE has worked out really, really well. This doesn't have an edit option darn it! Just wanted to add that Silhouette school has been phenomenal in helping me learn how to get around Silhouette Studio. Katiecraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029835836349394904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-12447636682006308182021-03-16T05:29:33.649-04:002021-03-16T05:29:33.649-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Katiecraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029835836349394904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-89695983534440882902021-03-16T05:28:13.180-04:002021-03-16T05:28:13.180-04:00Bear in mind that Cricut Access gives you the enti...Bear in mind that Cricut Access gives you the entire design library. Silhouette Business edition doesn't give you that. You need the Silhouette Design Store subscription which is 29.99/monthly for the Diamond tier.<br /><br />Silhouette is still cheaper, yes, but had to add that there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-53191676773260479302021-03-16T04:39:21.135-04:002021-03-16T04:39:21.135-04:00I have both a Cameo4 and a Cricut Maker, and - eve...I have both a Cameo4 and a Cricut Maker, and - even with 5 kg force and bigger clearance - the knife blade compared to Cricuts, is useless. I am upset with Cricut too, because I do not want to be ripped off for somathing I will never use or that I can create for myself alone. For a good software with REAL offline features I would pay-like I bought the SS BE, but not for useless content and not for "cloud storage" I never asked for. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7021963321489275438.post-19892471171619502372021-03-16T03:27:10.771-04:002021-03-16T03:27:10.771-04:00I am one of those that has switched from Cricut to...I am one of those that has switched from Cricut to Silhouette. I used to be silhouette, then went to Cricut when my Silhouette 2 died so the learning curve will not be huge for me. I had a Cricut Access membership so the money wasn't the issue for me. It was what Cricut were doing to its 3 million users that don't have memberships (1.3 million users have Access membership). I am so incensed by it all, especially as their software has been horrendous (I used SS BE to design and transfer into DS). It's a great overview you have given here, and every word of it is true. I managed to snag myself a Cameo 4 from a supplier here in Australia on Sunday, by Monday they were sold out of everything. Silhouette couldn't have wished for a better marketing campaign. I wonder if Cricut is thinking this was all worth it.Sarah Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975937733446006894noreply@blogger.com