A Cricut tote is not only a great accessory, but also a very useful item that can help you carry a lot more to crops than you thought you could. Purchasing the right tote for you takes some research and also a thought process about what you take to crops.
Rolling Cricut Tote Bag
Crops are a wonderful place and give you a chance to get caught up on projects, talk to friends, and have fun being with other scrap bookers that also enjoy your hobby. It is important to plan ahead for a crop so you will have everything you need.
Some of the items that could be on your crop list include, Cricut machine and cartridges, tools including scissors and adhesive, paper, embellishments, photos, snacks and drinks, and you may have many more items that you pack.
With those items in mind, what type and size Cricut tote bag would be right for you?
Here are some tips for choosing the right tote.
Measurement – determine what size will be right for what you need to bring. Do you have a Cricut machine that you take to crops? Do you take the cartridges? Do you have all your die cuts ready to go when you go to a crop, so all you have to worry about is putting your project together. If you don’t carry a machine you could probably go with a smaller Cricut tote. The Rolling Tote Bag for the Cricut or Create Machines pictured above is specifically engineered and designed for the Original and Create Machines.
With your dimensions in mind take a look at different totes. There are shoulder bags. Some of these shoulder bags are big enough to handle a Cricut machine.
Rolling Cricut Expression Tote
Other shoulder bag or messenger bags are meant to handle more of the flatter items such as paper, pens, and photos. Think about a wheeled tote. Although bigger, these totes hold a lot and with the wheels your back and shoulder are spared the stress of hauling everything. The Cricut Expression is a large machine. There are Cricut Expression totes big enough to handle these machines. They are typically of the wheeled variety and provide storage and safety for your express and also plenty of room for you other items needed for a crop. Available in many colorful patterns, these cricut tote bags are a fashion statement in their own right.
Budget – admit it, scrap booking is not a cheap hobby and buying a cricut tote is no exception. Need something to put your stuff in but need to be practical? Look for online deals. Many places have close out sales and you can’t beat the convenience of shopping from home. Be careful with the shipping. That can be expensive, so look for free shipping deals too. In store clearance areas is another place to find totes at a less expensive price.
