which machine for own designs?

Feb '11 Lifekeepshappening

I want to treat myself to a die cutting machine.

I'd really like a machine that I can use to cut my own designs (for instance a paper doll and clothing line that I drew and converted to .bmp). It looks like Silhouette will only cut designs drawn in its own software. Is this the case with Pazzles and Gazzelle too?
Feb '11 Stick

RE: Lifekeepshappening: I want to treat myself to a die cutting machine. I'd really like a machine that I can use to cut my own designs (for instance a paper doll and clothing line that I drew and converted to .bmp). It looks like Silhouette will only cut designs drawn in its own software. Is this the case with Pazzles and Gazzelle too?

I design things for my Gazelle all the time, not a problem. It uses FunTime software. I believe the Silhouette and Pazzles as well do have software that you can use in the same way. And for Cricut you can get SCAL or Make the Cut. Several options, just depends on the specific features you might want in either software or machine, how much you want to spend, and who you want to give your money to.
Feb '11 Lylacfey

RE: Stick: I design things for my Gazelle all the time, not a problem. It uses FunTime software. I believe the Silhouette and Pazzles as well do have software that you can use in the same way. And for Cricut you can get SCAL or Make the Cut. Several options, just depends on the specific features you might want in either software or machine, how much you want to spend, and who you want to give your money ...

I use the Gazelle all the time for my designs too.