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3.84 out of 5stars
(19 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
04/03/2021
Best purchase
I hate that I have to pay $9.99 a month for Cricut access to fonts and designs. But other than that I absolutely love my new craft. So many options I can do. I already did some vinyl projects. Already did 2 pictures on shirts and did about 10 iron on projects. Have many ideas just not enough time! Its definitely an investment to have to buy everything to make stuff with but can turn into a fun profit.
Gitanagurl

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/24/2022
When it works, it's great..
I purchased my Cricut Explore Air 2 back in July, and it was the most exciting purchase I've made for a while. I had intended to use it to help me with my business (cutting out cards, writing thank you notes, etc) and make fun stuff with my daughters, however it has successfully completed projects less often than it has ruined them. It will be cutting or writing just fine, then all of a sudden it will stop working and do it's own thing (like cut a straight line down through my vinyl or cardstock or draw scribbles with the pen). The pressure sensitivity is also incorrect on the knob. I have to set vinyl to “light cardstock” in order for it to even allow me to weed a project. I've wasted so much money on having to recut projects. I uploaded a couple pictures from the most recent mishaps - it ruined some cards I was attempting to have it write. I now avoid using it, and it's sitting in my workshop collecting dust. Very disappointed, and a little jealous of those that have machines that actually work.
Ahna
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  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/23/2023
    PRINT AND CUT DOES NOT WORK
    The whole purpose of getting this garbage-cutting tool was to PRINT AND CUT. And it couldn't even do this simple task... Because of the sensor?? The lighting?? I'm headed straight back to my silhouette cutting machine, because I simply didn't listen to the reviews. Waste of money and my time!
    Queen
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/15/2023
    Don't recommend if you want to cut smaller letters
    This machine will NOT cut properly. Every time I try to peel back the vinyl to see what I cut, it always pulls the letters no matter how slow or careful I do it. It's so frustrating. My Cricut joy was much better than this machine.
    Riley
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/25/2022
    Great value, as described.
    This bundle is great! The best price i could find for a cricut PLUS supplies anywhere. The description was accurate to what i got in the mail, and the cricut, tools, and vinyl were all in perfect condition. All the vinyl and transfer sheets were all 6x6 inches. Like many crafters, i do not like cricut brand vinyl as it's very thick and too hard to weed (remove all the extra pieces) and it doesn't stick to surfaces great, but it's nice practice since it's a good assortment of colors. I hear all the crafters i watch use 143vinyl, so i'll be purchasing vinyl from them. The two tools included are the two i use all the time, and i bought a pair of angled craft tweezers from michaels, which are the three i always use. This is a legit bundle, definitely recommend for the price. In the picture, you can see the four types of vinyl. From left to right: removable, glitter, “holographic”, and permanent. Also the transfer tape and strong grip transfer tape. Though, I've been using scotch tape and masking tape more than this transfer tape. ONE DOWNSIDE! It did not come with all the mats (light, standard, strong grip), it only came with the blue light grip mat. I had to go buy the cricut brand mats from michaels, so that was annoying.
    Peyton
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/24/2022
    When it works, it's great..
    I purchased my Cricut Explore Air 2 back in July, and it was the most exciting purchase I've made for a while. I had intended to use it to help me with my business (cutting out cards, writing thank you notes, etc) and make fun stuff with my daughters, however it has successfully completed projects less often than it has ruined them. It will be cutting or writing just fine, then all of a sudden it will stop working and do it's own thing (like cut a straight line down through my vinyl or cardstock or draw scribbles with the pen). The pressure sensitivity is also incorrect on the knob. I have to set vinyl to “light cardstock” in order for it to even allow me to weed a project. I've wasted so much money on having to recut projects. I uploaded a couple pictures from the most recent mishaps - it ruined some cards I was attempting to have it write. I now avoid using it, and it's sitting in my workshop collecting dust. Very disappointed, and a little jealous of those that have machines that actually work.
    Ahna
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/22/2022
    Becareful paying extra for Bundle
    Very well packaged but i did not receive any of the vinyl or tools. The machine itself is great and im very excited to use it but i paid for the Bundle. The box was supposed to be delivered to our side door . The outer package was labeled cricut . Im just glad i got home right after it was delivered or porch pirates would have had a cricut. We received quickly and i was very hesitant to order online for walmart. last time took a month and it was supposed to come in 3 days. Machine is great just didnt receive any of the Bundle .
    Holly
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/09/2022
    HA HA. mines in the trash
    i have used the industrial cutters with awesome results. then i sold them all and retired, wanted a small cutter for odds and ends, but this thing is the worst i have ever used it is so miserable to try an use im seriously thinking of throwing it in the garbage. i cant tell you how much i hate the machine. the program that you use to design the work is total junk. and then they charge you a hundred buck to get any kind of fonts you might be able to work with. save your money and buy a real vinyl cutter not the pretty designer color c--p. thanks cricut for such junk.
    jim
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/28/2021
    Great
    Came a lot sooner than the estimated time !
    Danica
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/24/2021
    I ordered this on Monday the 22 when the Black Friday sale started. It arrived Wednesday. It was packaged nicely in the Circut box, then in another box then in a larger Walmart box. I was impressed how well it was packed. Easy set up and demo cut was awesome. Can't wait for my heat press to come in next week.
    Stacey
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/31/2021
    My first project
    Great product and easy to use. I purchased the silhouette studio 3 and it was very difficult to use. I returned it and purchased this Cricut. I love it! Once you register the machine, Cricut will offer a optional class that shows you how to use the machine and create projects. I was able to create my first project without the class because its so easy. There are a variety of colors for this model but they were sold out, and they were more expensive. I do not like the color but I purchased this color because it was the cheapest.
    MeandUToo
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/30/2021
    I love it!
    So far so good!! It is not compatible with the knife blade!! You don't have to buy cricut brand vinyl! You will however be expected to pay$10 a month to use all the goodies in the cricut design space.
    Shevy
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/08/2021
    Wrong Color Cricut Received , not Lilac
    Received the Cricut Explore Air 2 wrong color, I selected the Lilac color, received a turquoise or blue similar color. It took 10 days to receive a wrong color Cricut, I don't returned because I can't wait again that long delivery time. I decided to not purchase again from Walmart.com for some time
    Nelson
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/03/2021
    Best purchase
    I hate that I have to pay $9.99 a month for Cricut access to fonts and designs. But other than that I absolutely love my new craft. So many options I can do. I already did some vinyl projects. Already did 2 pictures on shirts and did about 10 iron on projects. Have many ideas just not enough time! Its definitely an investment to have to buy everything to make stuff with but can turn into a fun profit.
    Gitana4
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/03/2021
    Best purchase
    I hate that I have to pay $9.99 a month for Cricut access to fonts and designs. But other than that I absolutely love my new craft. So many options I can do. I already did some vinyl projects. Already did 2 pictures on shirts and did about 10 iron on projects. Have many ideas just not enough time! Its definitely an investment to have to buy everything to make stuff with but can turn into a fun profit.
    Gitanagurl
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/17/2021
    Get it if you are crafty or want to be!
    been waiting a cricut since the first one that came out. Husband was going to get me the maker but i went with the this one to save money and to see if i will use it enough to be worth the cost, got it on sale for $179 and its totally worth it. Will be looking into getting the maker in 1-2 yrs or moving to cameo depending if i keep up with usage.
    Solimarys
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/26/2020
    Great product, beware gift givers
    This product is awesome! However, purchased it as a gift for my wife. It came today. Mickey packaged in a box, with tape saying “no peeking” while stating the product name, model, color, and where it was made in big bold letters. I guess it's an early surprise more than a Christmas Day one.
    Matt
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/31/2020
    Well worth the money
    Love love. Bought this for wedding decorations. But honestly that was my reasoning with the husband to be. Ive been wanting one for years. Ive made such beautiful keepsakes for our special day and for gifts. Its awesome.
    Heather
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/09/2020
    Awesome Machine!
    This is an amazing product! There are so many things you can make with it and Im so excited to have upgraded! It looks a bit intimidating but there are YouTube videos that will literally walk you through opening the box and setting it up all the way to creating things! Love my Cricut Air 2!!! Walmarts price was actually better than I found on Amazon! And the Emerald is gorgeous!
    Kristen
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/15/2017
    Fun machine
    This is one fun machine, I bought it for my daughter, for Christmas. The price was the same as other on-line businesses and easier to pickup at the store. My daughter has made t-shirts, signs and labeled all her containers in her craft room. Loving it.
    Karen
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/20/2016
    Cricut Explore Air 2
    Love the Cricut Explore Air 2. So many things it can do. It was extremely well packed when I picked it up at the Walmart pick up desk. It is simple to operate. The Cricut Design Space is most difficult to understand without researching all the different Youtube tutorials. You have to almost see others do it before you can even begin to use your machine however. The machine itself is beautiful and looks good on a desk. The blades are sharp and cut well when you set the proper dial. I love the pen feature as well. I highly recommend this machine.
    Nita