Does anyone have the Cricut Design Studio software?

Jenn - posted on 04/25/2009 ( 11 moms have responded )

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I have the small Cricut machine and was looking into getting more cartridges when I came across the new Design Studio software. I was wondering if anyone has tried it and how they like it. I was also wondering if it works with any font on your computer or if you have to use cartridges that you already have.

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Robertmen - posted on 10/04/2012

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Design Studio software like adobe photoshop cs5 software, you can use cs5 new version software for you design, more help can visit http://www.softlist9x.com

Kelli - posted on 05/14/2009

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I have Design Studio and Sure Cuts A Lot... do not waste your money on Design Studio... but Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) is SOOOO WORTH THE MONEY. You can do over a 1000 fonts (and not buy any of them) designs, and die cuts. It is the most amazing software out there. SCAL does everything that design studio can do (welding, flipping, sizing) and SO MUCH MORE!

Sue - posted on 05/06/2009

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Quoting Tamara:

i have it as well but you have to own the cartridge to actually cut it. but the nice thing about it is that it has all the fonts on it so you can play with it and see if you would actually use a cartridge before you buy it. I have heard good things about the sir cuts a lot but just a warning if your cricut is still under warranty and you use the sir cuts alot you will void your warranty because it's not a provo craft product. i like the design studio for welding letters together and then i don't have to stick them all on separately, and i can mix and match images and fonts together in one cut, but again you have to own the cartridges


Tamara:  I am so glad to read your opinion - I just got the Design Studio specifically to weld letters together.  Email me at with any advice please.  Thanks



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Linda - posted on 05/02/2009

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can you use sure cuts alot with the cricut?

Kayren - posted on 04/28/2009

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I was looking into getting the Studio also but was told that I would have still have to use the cartridges and could not just use what is on my computer only. I did go online and downloaded a trial use of Sure Cuts Alot and will be buying it in the future instead of the Studio.

Linda - posted on 04/28/2009

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I have the Design Studio and I love the way I can see all the layers in one place for the carts and I don't have to figure out which button to push. I purchased mine from ohmycrafts.com and the cost for the jukebox and the studio for only $79 for both. I have just learning how to use it and I do love it.

Michelle - posted on 04/28/2009

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Thanks for posting all this info. I was just looking at the design studio myself and was wondering what it does and if you actually have to own the cartridges to print them and if you could use the fonts already in your computer. You all are great!

Tamara - posted on 04/27/2009

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i have it as well but you have to own the cartridge to actually cut it. but the nice thing about it is that it has all the fonts on it so you can play with it and see if you would actually use a cartridge before you buy it. I have heard good things about the sir cuts a lot but just a warning if your cricut is still under warranty and you use the sir cuts alot you will void your warranty because it's not a provo craft product. i like the design studio for welding letters together and then i don't have to stick them all on separately, and i can mix and match images and fonts together in one cut, but again you have to own the cartridges

Shelley - posted on 04/26/2009

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I have the Design Studio and like it. I don't use it a lot, because it's a pain hooking the computer up to the cricut all the time. What I like about it is that you can cut any size you want with the original Cricut, so you can go smaller than an inch. You still need to use the cartridges you already have.

Missy - posted on 04/26/2009

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Hello! I have the design studio and I'm not impressed with it. It might just be me though. I expected that it was going to be very useful and easy to use, just as the cricut is, and it's not. If you are looking to get cartridges keep you eye on www.customcrops.com . They have $29 sales on the older cartridges. GL! M

Debbie - posted on 04/26/2009

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I love my Cricut Design Studio...I found it a bit intimidating the first time I tried it, but since I have become a pro using it with my cartridges. There is a system out now called Sir Cuts-A-Lot??? I believe it works with your Cricut carts and all of the fonts that are downloaded into your computer. I hear it is pretty awesome. It is not a Cricut brand product though.