Top 5 Beginner-Friendly Cricut Crafts to Get You Started
Everyone has the potential to be a crafting superstar, and that's why we've put together a list of some of the best Cricut crafts that beginners can make. We have five awesome Cricut Crafts for you today. And we will guide you throughout the journey step-by-step. You will know what materials you need for individual projects and, of course, how to make them.
Our goal with this is to help you unleash your creativity and show you just how easy it is to make beautiful creations with a Cricut machine. You might be a seasoned crafter or someone who is just getting started; It won't matter; you will find it all there.
What Do You Need to Get Started?
Although we will be
writing down the resources needed for each individual project in their
respective sections, there are some basic things you need.
A Cricut Machine
Well, this goes without
saying; the thing without which you won't be moving ahead is the Cricut machine
itself. If you don't know what a Cricut machine is and what it does, then why
are you even here? Anyway, a Cricut machine is a crafting tool that lets you
create precise cuts from various materials, with various. We do not just mean a
handful but hundreds of materials.
Cricut Design Space
Cricut Design Space, as
the name suggests, gives you a space or some sort of playground for you to be
creative. You can create and edit designs with this program's handy features.
And when you are done, you can simply send them over to your Cricut machine for
getting cut. It has a vast library of resources to help you throughout your
crafting journey.
Personalized Tote Bags
Personalized tote bags
are great for showing off your unique style while being practical at the same
time. Having a Cricut machine with you, you can easily create custom designs
and monograms and iron them directly onto your tote bag. This craft is perfect
for beginners as it needs minimal materials to work with and can be completed
in just a few simple steps.
Let's see what you need
for a beautiful personalized tote bag.
What Do You Need?
● A plain canvas tote bag
● Iron-on vinyl in your desired color(s)
● A Cricut machine
● Weeding tool
● Iron or heat press
And if you have all of
these materials, then what are you waiting for? Follow along.
How Do You Make One?
- Open up your design in the Cricut Design Space. If
you don't have a design yet, head over to the Cricut library and choose
one.
- Load your iron-on vinyl into your Cricut machine.
- Once in, choose the correct setting for the material
in Design Space.
- Now, give the cut and let your Cricut machine handle
it.
- Once satisfied with the cut, carefully weed your
design out using a weeding tool.
- Place your design onto your tote bag and use an iron
or heat press to transfer that onto the tote bag.
There you go, your
ordinary-looking tote bag is not ordinary anymore.
Vinyl Decals
Vinyl decals are a
versatile and easy-to-make craft. You can use them to decorate just about
anything. From water bottles to laptops, add a little bit of vinyl to anything
and see how magical everything looks. This one is perfect for beginners because
over here as well, you don't need an array of expensive materials.
Things You Need
● Adhesive vinyl
● Transfer tape
● A Cricut machine
● Weeding tool
● Scraper tool
So, you have all of
these materials? Let's make it happen.
Let's Create it Together!
- Launch the Cricut Design Space and locate your
design
- If you don't have a design yet, then you know what
to do? Library!
- Now, load your adhesive vinyl into the machine and
select the correct material settings.
- Cut your design with your Cricut machine.
- Weed your design with a weeding tool.
- Apply some transfer tape to your design and use a
scraper to make sure the vinyl sticks to the transfer tape.
And you are done with
your awesome Vinyl art.
Paper Flowers
Paper flowers are your
way to go to decorate your home or add the final touch to the gift you have got
for a loved one. You can easily get away with creating stunning paper flowers
in just a few minutes. And like every other craft on our list, it's beginner
and pocket friendly.
Materials Must Have
● Cardstock in your desired color(s)
● Floral wire
● Glue gun
● A Cricut machine
Let's Make it Happen
Open the flower design
you have made previously in Cricut Design Space. If you didn't make any, then
head over to the library and see if you can find one there.
- Now, Load the cardstock into the machine and choose
the appropriate material.
- Once done, cut your flower design with your Cricut
machine.
- Now, put all of your paper flowers together by
curling the petals and attaching them to the floral wire using a glue gun.
- And, enjoy.
Personalized Mugs
You might want to infuse
your personality into your boring-looking mugs. This will surely enhance the
taste of your beverage as well. With your Cricut machine, you can easily do
that. Write your signature quote, or stick your picture onto it, whatever works
for you. And yes, this one's also beginner friendly.
You Just Need These
● A plain mug
● Adhesive vinyl
● Transfer tape
● A Cricut machine
● Weeding tool
● Scraper tool
Here's How You Can Do It
- Yup, like any other design, just open it in Cricut
Design Space.
- Find your adhesive vinyl and load it into the
machine.
- Choose the correct material so that it can pick
needed settings on its own.
- Give the cut command, and let the machine cut.
- Now, Weed your design with care using a weeding
tool.
- Apply some transfer tape.
- Place the transfer tape and vinyl design onto the
mug and let it stick.
And your personalized
mug is ready to serve you for years.
Customized Greeting Cards
Personalized greeting
cards are a thoughtful and creative way to reflect your love and care for
others. And these are incredibly easy to create; you just need a few things.
What Do You Need?
● Cardstock
● A Cricut machine
● Glue
● Scissors
Let's Make it Together
- Start with loading your design into the Cricut
Design Space.
- Now, load the card stock and let it pick the
settings you need.
- Ensure that your design is correct, and issue the
cut command.
- Fold your cardstock in half to create a greeting
card.
- Glue the design onto the card.
- Use a marker to write a personalized message inside
the card.
And you are done with
it.
With these
beginner-friendly Cricut crafts, you can easily create some unique and
beautiful creations. Whether it's a tote bag, vinyl decal, paper flowers, or a
mug, your Cricut machine can make all of that happen. Don't wait anymore; grab
your Cricut machine and start crafting right away.
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