schroema
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Post by schroema on Nov 8, 2020 14:33:31 GMT
I’d mostly be using it for titles and page accents. I don’t have a ton of space in my craft area so I was initially thinking portrait, but I’m wondering if I’d miss the extra ability to cut out something larger and maybe use different materials.
Thanks for any advice!
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Post by riversong1963 on Nov 8, 2020 15:27:12 GMT
I've had a Portrait 2 for several years, and it's perfect for doing what you're talking about. I can cut thin chipboard and acetate with it by using the multi-cut function. I'm not sure about anything heavier.
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 8, 2020 15:40:34 GMT
I have the Portrait 1 and its the perfect size for me. No matter which one you get, I do recommend upgrading the software to the Designer Edition. Since the software upgrade I'm using it more.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Nov 8, 2020 16:38:17 GMT
I'd go with the Cameo.
That extra length of cut makes it so much more versatile. You can easily use 12x12 paper in it.
Plus all the other things you can make with it, outside of scrapbooking.
I also recommend upgrading at least to Designer Edition. Swing Design has it for $29.99 - it might go down to $25 closer to Black Friday.
You can do amazing stuff with that software - and it is not limited to cutting. You can create really neat print projects that you don't even cut. I use it more to create printables, than I do to cut things out.
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schroema
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Post by schroema on Nov 9, 2020 12:09:03 GMT
Thanks. I will definitely look into the software upgrade.
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Post by anniefb on Nov 9, 2020 19:18:34 GMT
I was initially thinking of the Portrait but went with the Cameo and would recommend that. Just gives more options in terms of cutting more pieces on one mat, being able to cut 12x12 and also more in the way of packaging, envelopes etc. The Portrait cutting area is only 8" wide as far as I remember. I don't actually do any 12x12 scrapping - just 9x12 and cards but think the Portrait would have been too limiting even for that.
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Post by shessoaverage on Nov 9, 2020 23:00:57 GMT
I still have the SD. It still works great and I can cut titles and most of the designs I want, but I sure would like to be able to use cut files for 12 x 12 pages. I look at the Cameo a lot, but just can't bring myself to spend the money - yet.
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Post by huskermom98 on Nov 9, 2020 23:15:14 GMT
If you can find the space and have the funds, I would go with the Cameo. I started with the SD and ordered the Cameo as soon as it came out because there were so many times I wished I had more space. And definitely upgrade the software.
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Post by simplyparticular on Nov 10, 2020 2:49:47 GMT
I still have the SD. It still works great and I can cut titles and most of the designs I want, but I sure would like to be able to use cut files for 12 x 12 pages. I look at the Cameo a lot, but just can't bring myself to spend the money - yet. The SD is still supported by the current software? I’ve seen several for sale but the Silhouette website makes it sound like it’s not supported. |
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Post by shessoaverage on Nov 10, 2020 19:04:40 GMT
Maybe I'm just innocent and lucky, but I've had no trouble cutting with the Basic Edition 4.3. I update the software when it says to, but haven't upgraded to the Designer or Business versions, since I just cut files I buy in the Silhouette store.
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