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.
So, without further ado, let’s get straight into the best Cricut Crafts you can make.
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.
