How to work out size on Cricut

[MTDancer]

Hi, Got an Expression for Xmas (how lucky am I?) I love it but I have trouble working out which size of design to cut. For instance, if I want a tag what does the measurement refer to? the length or the width? Same with corners, I have checked the manual but I must be missing something.
Cheers,
Margaret
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[Pancake66]

Hi Margaret. The measurement refers to the height normally. With fonts they are in proportion to each other letter like any alphabet unless you use real dial size, I think this is explained in the manual though.

The expression has fit to length which is fab as you set the machine to whatever length of paper you have - lovely for example if you only have 6 inches on your card or scrapbook to write a phrase, you set the machine to fit to length 6 inches and your font will fit that space.

I have made an A4 sheet of cuts of a single image, e.g the letter A cut in all dial sizes as a guide to what size they come out as visually this really helps.

cricut.com has a massive forum with lots of discussions and examples, sizes are covered in detail. I love my expression, have lots of fun with yours!

Anne

[Rustysigns]

What is a Cricut? Something that chirps at night? :)