21 Crazy Easy Beginner Cricut Projects for You To Try
You will find a nice variety of ideas among these 21 Beginner Cricut Projects to help you learn to use your Cricut cutting machine.
Beginner Cricut Projects List
If you are new to using your Cricut cutting machine, you will find some nice tutorials to help you get over the fear of learning how to use the Cricut. These are all beginner projects.
You will learn how to apply vinyl to wood, use infusible ink, make your own t-shirt designs, make paper flowers, create your own home decor, craft a personalized gift, enhance a plain pocketbook (so clever), make a seasonal banner, make your own pantry labels (LOVE this!), make a fun birthday banner or a cake topper, and don’t miss the Halloween decorated dishes! So many ideas you can actually use.
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Tips for Getting Started With Your Cricut
As much as you want to just go make something, it’s best to learn a few things first.
First, go follow Cricut on YouTube where you will find tons of very helpful videos. Begin at the beginning by watching the Design Space for Beginners video. It’s right here below for ya.
Next, choose your first project. All of these are good beginner Cricut projects with easy to follow tutorials. I made the Autumn coffee mugs using Dollar Tree blank mugs. Be sure to check that one out.
Some projects, like making pantry labels will only require the vinyl. You would be adding the labels to containers you already own. See how great your Cricut is going to be around the house!
Now, make a list of the supplies you will need for your project and either go make the purchases or order them online.
Where To Find Cricut Blanks and Supplies
A great place to find blanks is Dollar Tree. You can shop Dollar Tree online and pick up in store which is a wise thing to do since things disappear so fast at Dollar Tree.
Cricut is always having a sale so don’t count their site out. Many times their sale prices beat the craft store sale prices, you have to check.
Do you enjoy going into the store and looking at things so you can pick them up and check it out? Me too, sometimes. Michael’s has an entire row dedicated to Cricut. Watch for sales!
21 Beginner Cricut Projects For You to Try
Fall Cricut Projects - Mini Cutting Board for Fall Decor!
Make this cute mini cutting board with a FREE fall SVG file to display in your kitchen or on a farmhouse tiered tray! This Fall Cricut craft is super easy, so it’s also a great fall craft to make and sell!
Make This Easy Autumn Mug As A Beginner Cricut Project
Set the mood for Fall in your kitchen by making yourself a couple of cute Autumn coffee mugs. These adorable coffee mugs are a beginner Cricut project made using Dollar Store Mugs and the right vinyl. Getting three colors in one design is much easier than you think.
Make DIY Totes with Cricut Infusible Ink
How to use Cricut infusible ink to make these awesome reusable totes plus a few Cricut tote bag ideas to create your own.
DIY Football Party Treat Bags with Cricut Explore
If you’re hosting a party and serving popcorn, you need these DIY Football Treat Bags! I made 3 different styles: a football, a playbook, and a 20-yard line. Instead of drawing each one by hand, I made them using my Cricut Explore Airâ„¢ 2 machine!Â
Cricut Foil Iron-On Vinyl Tee
Super simple and so much fun! Heat transfer vinyl tee shirts are quick to make and showcase how customizable having a Cricut can be!
Cricut Explore Air 2 Birthday Card Cutout Tutorial
Make an easy cutout birthday card that is perfect as a first project.Â
How to Make Paper Flowers
Making paper flowers with a Cricut is a super easy project. All you need is the right card stock, Cricut tools, the best glue for the project and, of course, a Cricut! Follow this easy tutorial.
Reverse Stencil – B4 and Afters -using Dollar Tree contact paper
Easy tutorial to make an expensive looking piece of home decor. A nice pairing of Dollar Store and Cricut crafting for the home.
Make a Wood Sign Using Cricut Stencil Vinyl
An easy to understand step by step tutorial to make your own stencil using vinyl and make a fun sign for your home decor.
DIY Gift for Mom: Knock Out Name Sign
Use your Cricut to make a simple, easy and personalized gift for Mom that she will cherish forever.
Leopard Print Bag Makeover with Cricut Joy
Makeover a plain bag with a hint of leopard print. This easy iron-on vinyl project takes only a few minutes to make, and will upgrade a thrift shop find into a trendy leopard print bag.
Updated Wooden Doorbell Cover with Vinyl Monogram {Thanks to Cricut Explore Air}
A unique and clever way to hide a big ugly door bell in a pretty way. Simple Vinyl project and easy to follow tutorial.
Framed Paper Peony Flowers with Cricut
With Mother’s Day around the corner we thought it would be the perfect time to make our mom something featuring her favorite things: flowers! We know she’ll love these framed paper peony flowers, cut with our Cricut Maker.
Quick and Easy Felt Happy Fall Banner
Celebrate fall with this simple felt fall banner that you can make in just a few minutes with the new Cricut Maker. An easy way to add a bit of fall decorations to your home.Â
Personalize Your T-shirt with Heat Transfer Vinyl
Okay, fellow crafters, who loves glitter as much as I do!? As much as I love it, it can get very messy very fast if you’re not careful. That’s why I love glitter vinyl so much. You get all the sparkle and shine and none of the mess.
How To Make Pretty Pantry Labels With Cricut Vinyl
DIY Frozen 2 Birthday Banner with Cricut
Using a Frozen 2 scrapbook pad of paper, I was able to make this super cute DIY Frozen 2 Birthday Banner. It’s perfect for a Frozen 2 themed party.
How To Make Coasters With Cricut Joy Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets
The inspirational coasters I made are great for gifting or keeping in your work space! The best part? These Infusible Ink™ coasters are simple to make – even for beginners! I used the tutorial on the Cricut help site, plus the little knowledge of the Cricut Joy I had.
Sparkly New Year's Eve Cake Topper
Use this idea for making any Cake Topper for your special occasion.
How To Make Dollar Store DIY Halloween Plates With Cricut
A simple and easy Cricut home decor project using plates from the Dollar store.
Cricut Personalized Chip Clip Craft
One of the great things about owning a Cricut is the ability to make fun and personalized gifts like these Chip Clips which were an office gift.
There you have it, 21 Beginner Cricut Projects for you to try plus Tips for getting started with your Cricut.
Scroll back through and find yourself a couple of projects to try. Pin them to your Pinterest and get started. Be sure to let us know how it goes.
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