I had been looking at demos of them for a long time, but had not convinced myself why I really needed one. Then, I saw a good deal at Walmart and bought it. I called my dear husband and told him not to buy me anything else for Christmas since I had gotten it for myself. I guess I went a little overboard last year on crafting supplies.
I had been using my Cricut all the time until recently. Their user agreement does not allow me to sell items made with Cricut in my etsy store. I just realized, however, I am free to show off my creations on my blog and even to sell them, just not in an online store. I may end up making things to sell at a craft fair or to friends.
Below are some photos of a sign language counting book that I made for my youngest daughter and to use during my ASL playgroup. I used My Community, Animal Kingdom, and Zooballoo. I would like to go back and use Learning Curve for the number words to make them more readable to youngsters, but have not had the time.
NOTE: For more information check out my ASL Numbers Book page.
You can’t sell Cricut items on etsy?? That’s crazy! I see sooo many people selling their Cricut-made items.
Glad to view your post. I was not aware of the user agreement. Thanks! I will be looking for your Sign Language Book that you are creating. Sounds wonderful.
Ruth
I know there are plenty out there doing it; I just have decided not to flaunt the user agreement. I might end up cutting circles or squares or something I could use other tools for, but I am steering clear of the things that are obviously Cricut right now.
I did not know about the user agreement myself until someone brought it up on the forums on the Cricut site.
I wouldn’t buy one knowing that. Geesh. It’s not that you’re mass producing your crafts. You’re selling to individuals on etsy, aren’t you? It would be a different story if, say, Hallmark wanted to buy your stuff. I’d write them a quick letter asking them for clarification, then bring their response to my State’s Attorney General for an opinion on the legality of it. It would only cost you the price of a postage stamp.
What a wonderful project! I have a nephew who is sight impaired and this would have been perfect for him….great job!
I love your counting book. Would you mind sharing how you made this book. I have a specail needs child and we are teaching him sign and this looks like something i could try to make. Have you made any other signing books.
Thanks Teresa
that book is really cute! I do that too — tell my husband I already bought my gift, LOL!
This is so cute! and it’s cuter and more accessible than a lot of the sign books for kids I’ve seen.
Thanks again Laura for a great addition to the genre.