
It’s pre-loaded with 4 cartridges straight outta the box.So here are a few things to keep in mind if you are either a) deciding whether or not to make the investment in the E2 or b) haven’t taken it out of the box- because you are intimidated like I was. Well, I’m happy to share that after a few frustrating moments and smacking my head on my learning curve, I’m feeling like my E2 and I have a future! Now…enter the E2! Don’t get me wrong- I love that it’ll accept the Cricut Imagine carts….but would I like the touch screen? Would I get familiar with it quickly enough to enjoy using it? Or would it end up in the back of the closet? I loaded in all my carts, I got familiar with the touch screen, I practiced linking images and coming up with new images to cut….but I never really BONDED, you know? At the end of the day, it just seemed like an extra step, so I put it in the drawer and went back to using my Expression. I have a Gypsy, too…and I really, really, REALLY tried to like it. I wasn’t sure I was going to like the new Cricut Expression 2– or an E2, with all of its fancy touch-screen business….but let me explain.



I got it about 3 years ago, and we’ve been through a lot of crafts together! I’m so familiar with my machine that, at this point, when I need to cut something, I can just load my mat and GO- I don’t have to think too hard. This is going to sound weird, but I really like my Cricut Expression.
