Do you need to buy Cricut cartridges if you have the design studio software?

I have not purchased a Cricut yet – am doing some research first. The thing that is throwing me off is the cost of the darn cartridges! Well, I stumbled upon a youtube video by a woman who runs a web site called “scrappingtable.com” and she claims that you DO NOT need cartridges if you purchase either the design studio software or another software program that is compatible…She said you can use any computer font on your computer or any wingding/wingbat and that there are a ton you can download for free off of the internet…She also says this eliminates buying expensive cartridges. Is this true?? I read on the cricut web site that you still need the cartridges if you buy the software…? Just trying to research before I buy. Thanks.

Yes you do need the cartridges for the design studio software, but you do not need to have the cartridges (really with this you need to have at least one to keep in the machine because it will not load the paper into the machine without one in it doesn’t matter which one) for a program called sure cuts a lot. You can download fonts off the the computer from fontspace.com and you can also get free or design your own svg cuts. I own both and I use sure cuts a lot a lot. I love my cricut. you should check out cricut.com and go to the community and read the message boards they are really helpful and a lot of different ideas. I buy all my cartridges off ebay they are a lot cheaper there. you can also buy sure cuts a lot on ebay also. I hope that helped.

Cricut IMAGINE! Compatible with cartridges AND gypsy!!!


12 x 10 ft Roll of Matte 631 Lime Tree Green Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V1434


12 x 10 ft Roll of Matte 631 Lime Tree Green Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters – Vinyl Ease V1434


$11.45


1 Roll of Removable or Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Matte Vinyl. Roll is 12 inches wide x 10 feet long.

Vinyl easily sticks to just about any smooth surface including. cars, computers, glass, mirrors, plastic and walls. Vinyl can be used for almost anything including: Banners, Bumper Stickers, Decals, Glass, Mirrors, Scrapbooking, Signs, Stickers, Wall Decor – Circles, Polka Dots, Squares, Wal…


12 x 10 ft Roll of Matte 631 Red Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V1407


12 x 10 ft Roll of Matte 631 Red Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters – Vinyl Ease V1407


$11.45


1 Roll of Removable or Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Matte Vinyl. Roll is 12 inches wide x 10 feet long.

Vinyl easily sticks to just about any smooth surface including. cars, computers, glass, mirrors, plastic and walls. Vinyl can be used for almost anything including: Banners, Bumper Stickers, Decals, Glass, Mirrors, Scrapbooking, Signs, Stickers, Wall Decor – Circles, Polka Dots, Squares, Wal…


12 x 10 ft Roll of Matte 631 Lilac Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V1415


12 x 10 ft Roll of Matte 631 Lilac Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters – Vinyl Ease V1415


$11.45


1 Roll of Removable or Repositionable Adhesive-Backed Matte Vinyl. Roll is 12 inches wide x 10 feet long.

Vinyl easily sticks to just about any smooth surface including. cars, computers, glass, mirrors, plastic and walls. Vinyl can be used for almost anything including: Banners, Bumper Stickers, Decals, Glass, Mirrors, Scrapbooking, Signs, Stickers, Wall Decor – Circles, Polka Dots, Squares, Wall…


12 X 24 - 6 Sheets of Matte Black Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V0153


12 X 24 – 6 Sheets of Matte Black Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters – Vinyl Ease V0153


$6.99


6 Sheets of Matte Black Adhesive-Backed Vinyl. Each sheet is 12 inches wide X 24 inches long.

Vinyl easily sticks to just about any smooth surface including: cars, computers, glass, mirrors, plastic and walls. Vinyl can be used for almost anything including: Banners, Bumper Stickers, Decals, Glass, Mirrors, Scrapbooking, Signs, Stickers, Windows, Wraps for Cell Phones and Kids Toys. Guaranteed t…


6 x 12 - 54 Sheets of Assorted Glossy Colors Sheets of Assorted Glossy Colors of Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V0002


6 x 12 – 54 Sheets of Assorted Glossy Colors Sheets of Assorted Glossy Colors of Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters – Vinyl Ease V0002


$21.95


Package of 54 Sheets of Assorted Gloss Colors of Adhesive-Backed Vinyl. Package includes two 6 inch x 12 inch sheets of each of the following colors: White, Matte White, Black, Matte Black, Light Grey, Grey, Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Beige, Light Yellow, Yellow, Lilac, Lavender, Violet, Soft Pink, Tomato Red, Red, Wine Red, Lime Green, Light Green, Green, Sky Blue, Vivid Blue, Blue, Turquoi…

12 x 20 ft Roll of Glossy Red Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters - Vinyl Ease V0416


12 x 20 ft Roll of Glossy Red Permanent Adhesive-Backed Vinyl for Craft Cutters, Punches and Vinyl Sign Cutters – Vinyl Ease V0416


$17.95


1 Roll of Adhesive-Backed Vinyl. Roll is 12 inches wide X 20 feet long.

Vinyl easily sticks to just about any smooth surface including: cars, computers, glass, mirrors, plastic and walls. Vinyl can be used for almost anything including: Banners, Bumper Stickers, Decals, Glass, Mirrors, Scrapbooking, Signs, Stickers, Windows, Wraps for Cell Phones and Kids Toys. Guaranteed to be 100% compatible w…