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There are so many supplies and gadgets available for crafters. One of the most exciting and versatile is the Cricut machine. These machines have come a long way since I had one in 2005 which I used for scrapbooking.
What is a cricut maker?
Today’s Cricut machines can do so much now! On this page is a huge collection of Cricut maker tutorials and articles showing how to use a Cricut maker.
The Cricut machines are smart cutting machines which use an app to cut a plethora of designs on paper, vinyl, wood, fabric, stickers and more. It enables crafters to design and personalize almost anything!
Many crafters have purchased Cricut cutting machines to start a business designing and selling their own personalized products.
How Cricut Makers Work
A Cricut cutting machine is like the basic printer in a home. However, it doesn't print the design on a sheet of paper like a printer. The Cricut machine uses a precise blade to cut the design out of a sheet of material.
It is necessary to use Cricut's design software, Design Space, on a computer where the image is created. The design is then sent to the Cricut cutting machine from the computer using a USB or via bluetooth. Once the Cricut Maker receives the design from the computer, it cuts it out with its sharp precision blade.
Design space is free to download and use. It can be explored even before purchasing a Cricut machine. There are many free projects available through Cricut Design space! Cricut does have a subscription plan Cricut Access (#ad) that gets you additional projects, fonts, images and discounts.
What can I make with a Cricut Maker?
The Cricut Maker is the group of cutting machines that are at the top of Cricut’s line. The Cricut Maker can cut hundreds of materials, including fabric, plastic, wood, leathers, felt, acrylic material, plus much more.
Some projects that you can make with the Cricut Maker:
- Baby items, perfect for shower gifts
- Homemade greeting Cards
- Leather items like jewelry (think earrings, bracelets, necklaces)
- Stencils to use in hundreds of crafts
- Stickers
- Personalized mugs
- Iron ons for T-shirts
- Signs
- Quilt fabric cuts
- Organizing labels
- Decals for windows
- Fabric cuts and designs to decorate bags
- Fabric applique designs
- So much more!
Great Cricut Projects
Here is a great page full of free Cricut projects!
Not only can the Cricut maker cut hundreds of materials, it can also write. A special infusible ink is used that is permanent and comes in a variety of colors to make designs and to personalize items.
It is amazing what the Cricut maker can do! We have a wonderful page of free Cricut sewing projects too!
To learn more about the Cricut makers, how to use your Cricut machine, and to find Cricut maker tutorials, scroll down this page.
The crafting world is at your fingertips with this upscale crafting tool!
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10 Things to know before you sew with a Cricut maker.
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Attention Sewist! This post explains 20 reasons you need a Cricut for your sewing.
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Sew Simple Home shares what you can do with a Cricut.
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Yes, you can use a Cricut Maker to cut balsa wood signs! Here are the simple steps to use your Cricut to cut wood.
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Make a custom DIY border print design with the Cricut Maker and this tutorial.
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Learn how the color of fabric affects the results of infusible ink.
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Iron-on vinyl vs infusible ink: what are they and what is the difference? Use either of them to make easy customized products! Learn more and the differences.
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Learn about the Cricut knife blade - what it is, how it works, tips & tricks, and where to get it.
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Use this guide to determine which mat to use.
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Learn how to clean a sticky Cricut mat.
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Before you start a Cricut project, use this checklist to make sure you have the right and all of the supplies.
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Learn how to use the Cricut scoring wheel.
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A glossary of common crafting terms to help you on your Cricut® journey.
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This post explains how to transfer embroidery designs onto cloth with a Cricut.
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Here is a tutorial on using an engraving/etching Cricut tool to make dog tags. However, with this tutorial learn how to engrave other things.
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This post shows how to applique with the sewing machine and the Cricut Easy Press Mini. There is also a link to the free fall applique pattern.
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This post by Angela has step-by-step instructions including a video that walks you through how to upload a SVG file into the Cricut Design Space, resize the image exactly how you want it and cut the foil Iron-on vinyl!
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Get pages and pages of predesigned projects as well as design your own projects on your desktop, laptop, tablet and phone.
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Free Fonts, SVGs, graphics, embroidery designs, crafts and more.
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Here is a tutorial on how to upload sewing patterns into Cricut’s design software ‘Design Space’ so that the machine can cut pattern pieces out for you!
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How to make laminated stickers using a Cricut machine.
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Heather Handmade is sharing an easy tutorial using the Cricut Explore Air 2 for a no-sew method for mending clothing and covering up stains.
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In this blog post learn how to use a Cricut to make a needlepoint canvas.
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Here is a free tutorial on how to make a personalized cosmetic bag with Cricut.
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The Kim Six Fix will walk you through the entire print and then cut program in your Cricut Design space software and with your Cricut machine.
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In this post learn how to cut quilt pieces with a Cricut.
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Pattern Revolution expresses her opinion about sewing with the Cricut Maker and Simplicity patterns.
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How to make silhouette art with a Cricut.
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Learn how to easily make stickers with a Cricut machine using this tutorial.
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How to make stickers with a Cricut.
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A step-by-step tutorial on making Cricut shirts with sublimation, HTV and infusible ink.
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A step-by-step tutorial showing how to cut vinyl with a Cricut.
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Attention all newbies to the Cricut! Here is a beginner's guide on what a Cricut maker can do.
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In this post is a list of all the things you can make with a Cricut machine. It's amazing!
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How to cut wood letters with a Cricut Maker to make signs, puzzles and cake toppers.
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