The Cricut Classroom may help:http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tt.as…
Here’s some more ideas:http://ezinearticles.com/?How-the-Cricut…
And some more with a picture:http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/20…
I hope that helps

Do a yahoo search on “scrapbook ideas”. There are also a few yahoo user groups for cricut users. Nice new toy! Good luck.

You might find a really good deal on a used one for that but that’s still a long shot.
I’d search craigslist and ebay for new and used.
Unfortunately, $150 is way below what stores can even buy them from the manufacturer for so you’re not gonna find a new one at that price. $350-$400 would be a GREAT deal if you found a new one for that!!
Good luck =)

Anyone know the best price going right now for the basic package?

I have been to Michael’s and hobby lobby and everything is just so expensive! And the Michael’s coupons exclude any cricut products. Im really loving my cricut but i only have one cartridge