I think that it does make really clean cuts, and has a wide rannge of sizes, but I found out the hard way that you need certain tools that arent incuded in with the actual machine. You need a spatula and for small cuts a certain type of adhesive. Its a great machine but you have to be ready to pay extra costs, such as for the tool kits or adhesives. So just keep in mind that the cricut is a great investment, BUT you do have to spend about an extra $40 about for the tools, adhesives etc.