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June 12, 2017 by: Melanie

The 12 Most Common Cricut Questions from Beginners

Are you considering a Cricut machine purchase? These are the 12 most common Cricut questions for beginners. This post contains affiliate links, which won’t cost you extra, but helps support this site. This post is sponsored by Cricut. 

 There is always a learning curve with any new electronic purchase, and this is no different with a Cricut machine. I remember being intimidated with my first Cricut purchase and project. I had so many questions and wished that I had someone to whom I could ask them! If this is you, remember that there are no ridiculous questions and that you always have a place to ask your questions here! Leave them on my Facebook page or in a comment below, and I will always help you if I am able.

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Over the years, the folks over at Cricut have noticed a pattern in the questions that they receive. They have narrowed these questions down to the 12 Most Common Cricut Questions that beginners ask. I’ve been answering these questions over the past six months, and today I’m placing them in one convenient place for readers to locate them.

The 12 Most Common Cricut Questions from Beginners AD

Scroll to the bottom of the post for a chance to WIN a CRICUT EXPLORE AIR 2 BUNDLE!

Click on each question below to head to the page with the answer. Some of these pages also include DIY or crafty projects, so feel free to peruse at your leisure.

1- What is the Cricut machine and what can I do with it?

2-  How does the Cricut machine work?

3- Can I upload my own images with Cricut?

4- What different materials can I cut with Cricut?

5- What kinds of different DIY projects can I make with Cricut?

6- How easy is it to upload my own images with the Cricut?

7- Will it be easy for me to use the Cricut software to create Make it Now projects?

8- Will it be easy for me to learn the Cricut Design Space software to create my own custom projects?

9- How is the Cricut different from competitive cutting machines?

10- Will I be required to use cartridges with the Cricut?

11-  What tools and accessories do I need and how much do they cost?
12-  Will I use the Cricut machine enough to justify the price?
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Comments

  1. lesleyana says

    June 12, 2017 at 9:29 am

    definitely enjoyed the article on using pens on faux leather!!

  2. Amy C. says

    June 12, 2017 at 9:30 am

    I’m a newbie to Cricut, so the post “What projects can I make with a Cricut?” would be of interest to me. Thanks!

  3. Linda Harris says

    June 12, 2017 at 9:57 am

    The one I found I needed the most was how to upload image. I struggle with this whole program at times and I am sure happy I found your tutorials and projects.

  4. Pamela says

    June 12, 2017 at 10:09 am

    The post “HOW TO CURVE TEXT IN CRICUT DESIGN SPACE” was very interesting to me – thanks!

  5. Lynda says

    June 12, 2017 at 11:26 am

    I need the how to classes!

  6. Kimberly Neubauer says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    SILHOUETTE CAMEO VS. CRICUT EXPLORE AIR. I see that question asked a LOT.

  7. Natalie says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    How to upload images into Cricut Design Space was really helpful

  8. kolina says

    June 12, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    this one with all the beginners tips as well if i get one i will be a begginer ;D

  9. Marti Tabora says

    June 12, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    My favorite is the DIY projects that I can do. I would never have thought of temporaty nails. That’s similar to the nail wraps that I pay a lot of money for.

  10. Sherry Horvath says

    June 12, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Hope to win

  11. Holly says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I have never used one and really would love to try. Everything I see made is adorable!! I would love to win!!

  12. Holly says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    I have never used one and really would love to try. Everything I see made is adorable!! I would love to win and learn how to use and start a blog about my journey with the cricut.

  13. Lauran says

    June 12, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    Wow!! Awesome giveaway. Hard to pick a favorite post!

  14. Sherry says

    June 12, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    I enjoyed learning about working with htv!

  15. Sandy Skalicky says

    June 12, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Would love to win this bundle!

  16. Chris says

    June 13, 2017 at 1:00 am

    Monogram Towels with heat transfer Vinyl looks like a great one.

  17. Ary says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:23 am

    I have never used one and would love to try… specially for my kids birthday! I will love to win!
    All your class tutorials are awesome!!!

  18. kathy Persons says

    June 13, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I needed the one on how to link my cartridges

  19. Rachel Griffy says

    June 13, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    Love your blog!! Very informative!! Thanks foe the giveaway!!

  20. Rebecca Gaines says

    June 13, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    I have only used a friends Cricut, so the “How easy is it to upload my own images with the Cricut” was handy to me.
    Thank you.

  21. Jessica Gipson says

    June 13, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I love the monogram towel, nice touch with personalizing your own items. LOVE IT!

  22. Michelle C says

    June 13, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    I liked “HOW TO GET AN IRON-ON OR HEAT TRANSFER VINYL PROJECT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME”. I would love to make shirts and hoodies!

  23. Marielle Altenor says

    June 13, 2017 at 9:03 pm

    I love the faux leather initial pendant. I’ve always wanted a Cricut. I’m a huge planner and sticker lover and would love to be able to make stickers for my planner.

  24. Xiomara Luciano says

    June 14, 2017 at 10:47 am

    Once you have bought an image , is tais is forever? or is only for certain time?

    • Melanie says

      June 14, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      If you have purchased an image (either on a cartridge or via Design Space), then it is available to you as long as you are a Cricut user. This does not apply to images that you use during the Free Cut of the Week or through a Cricut Access Subscription.

  25. Terry says

    June 14, 2017 at 11:53 pm

    I found that this post was very helpful: HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR OWN IMAGES INTO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

  26. Destiny McNutt says

    June 15, 2017 at 12:41 am

    I liked the tips on the holographic vinyl! I had no idea that little gem existed!

  27. Samantha Jean says

    June 15, 2017 at 12:53 pm

    The information for beginners was beyond helpful for me. I just started using a Cricut Expression (the most I could afford!) and am starting to learn the reigns 🙂

  28. Tanja C. says

    June 15, 2017 at 4:07 pm

    I still have the original personal cutter, so winning this would be amazing! I’d be a beginner with Design Space, so I really enjoyed the tutorial on CURVING TEXT. Thanks!

  29. Kathy Paxton says

    June 16, 2017 at 12:47 am

    Love your tutorials. How do I do 2 colors when using iron on?

    • Melanie says

      June 16, 2017 at 11:04 am

      Hi, you can iron on your base layer and then place the next layer over that and iron. You can follow the directions in the How to Get Your Iron On Project Right the FIRST Time post and then basically repeat it for the second (and third, etc.) layers, if that makes sense.

  30. Judith Martinez says

    June 16, 2017 at 8:43 am

    I like the DIY name bookbag pull.

  31. Laura Pino says

    June 16, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    I like all of them i can wait to buy one so I can start trying all of these things.

  32. Crissie Woolard says

    June 17, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Wow! Lots and lots of good tips and ideas. It’s hard to pick just one. I love the the SURVIVOR GIFT BAG FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS!!! This is such a great idea. Thank you for such an amazing fun giveaway

  33. Tracie Cooper says

    June 18, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    I love the How to Change the Font!

  34. Sarah P. says

    June 18, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    I’m the most interested in learning how to upload my own images.

  35. Beth T. says

    June 18, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    THE 12 MOST COMMON CRICUT QUESTIONS FROM BEGINNERS post was very informative. I do not own a Cricut and would LOVE to win one!!!! I’ve wanted one for years!

  36. Beth Townsend says

    June 18, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    THE 12 MOST COMMON CRICUT QUESTIONS FROM BEGINNERS is a very informative post! I’ve wanted a Cricut for a very long time and hope to win this amazing giveaway!!

  37. Amy C says

    June 19, 2017 at 1:20 am

    Great list of resources! I think that the class that I would find the most helpful is How to Curve Text in CDS.

  38. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    June 19, 2017 at 7:17 am

    I like the What Is A Cricut and What Can I Do With It post, great info and very detailed.

  39. Sue Parks says

    June 19, 2017 at 8:39 am

    I think it’s great the questions information really help you to understand what is and Cricuit and everything you can do with it. Thank you.

  40. Linda Warner says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    How to curve text was useful

  41. Susan Hatcher says

    June 20, 2017 at 11:45 am

    HOW TO GET AN IRON-ON OR HEAT TRANSFER VINYL PROJECT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME was very informative for me. Thanks.

  42. Sarah Mayer says

    June 20, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    I found that this post was very helpful: HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR OWN IMAGES INTO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE

  43. Barbara Riffe says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    I would love a cricut cutter, would be awesome to make sasha for a upcoming wedding. The instructions look easy enough . Looks easy to transfer projects.

  44. Tanya Fell says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    Crossing my fingers for a win!! Would love to use this for so many things!!

  45. Tee Anderson says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:43 pm

    I liked reading SILHOUETTE CAMEO VS. CRICUT EXPLORE AIR.

  46. Rusty H says

    June 21, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    I found HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR OWN IMAGES INTO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE very informative

  47. Nimrah says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    My favorite was the one on how to connect your cartridges. I have so many but a bit confused on how to use them. Thanks!

  48. Stacy Giacosa-Bauer says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    I found that this post was very helpful, especially How To Upload Your Own Images Into Cricut Design Space! Thank You for sharing!

  49. Lori A. says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    How to Curve text!

  50. Gabrielle Lynn O'Brien says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    How to curve text is really helpful! 🙂

  51. Melissa H says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:37 pm

    This was the most helpful!

  52. Sky C says

    June 21, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    Love the What is a Cricut post – learning more and more what these can do – would love to win!

  53. Kate D. says

    June 21, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    I thought the article “What Cricut Accessories Should I Buy? {A Cricut Accessory gift guide}” was very interesting.

  54. Amanda says

    June 21, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    I love all of the tutorials! Hard to pick just one😊

  55. Heather Jackson says

    June 21, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    I found this tutorial most helpful http://ithappensinablink.com/how-to-curve-text-in-cricut-design-space/ if I win I will definitely be using a lot of the tutorials though.

  56. Bea Alexandra says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    I love the how to on monogrammed towels. Those looks so beautiful but seem so easy with the Cricut. This would be perfect for my mother and I who belong to a stamping/crafting group together!

  57. Michelle Catallo says

    June 21, 2017 at 10:37 pm

    I found this article:
    http://ithappensinablink.com/silhouette-cameo-vs-cricut-explore-air/
    To be very informative because it showed me the differences of them plus, listed both pros and cons.

  58. Donna Seltzer says

    July 3, 2017 at 4:10 pm

    I have the older expressions machine and just recently bought some vinyl. I would like to make a gravesite decorations for my mom’s place of rest. I have beautiful white wood crosses. Would I be able to cut black vinyl letters to put MOM on them? And…if so..?how do I do this?

    • Melanie says

      July 3, 2017 at 4:55 pm

      Hi, Yes, you can do this with Outdoor Vinyl. It is stronger than regular removable vinyl. Do you have a letter cartridge? Like, Plantin Schoolbook? You will need to measure the cross and determine how large your letters can be. Then create the word MOM with the Cricut and cut it out with the Outdoor vinyl. You could probably apply it by hand, but Transfer Tape will make the application very easy.

  59. Canaro Jos says

    December 13, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    Silhouette Cameo 3 vs. Cricut Air 2 vs. Cricut Explorer, which one I should buy? I need the fastest cutting machine.

    • Melanie says

      December 14, 2017 at 8:02 am

      Hi, The Cricut Explore Air 2 has a “Fast” Mode that allows for quick cutting of most materials. It would be the way to go!

  60. Cathy says

    February 9, 2018 at 8:25 am

    I have a Cricut expression, have not been able to download craft room , very frustrated

    • Melanie says

      February 9, 2018 at 8:30 am

      Does your computer meet the requirements? You have probably already checked this out, but here is the download info page: https://help.cricut.com/help/install-cricut-craft-room

  61. Judy says

    July 31, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    How do you create faux rhinestone and templates with HTV glitter using Cricut design space.
    Thanks
    Judy

    • Melanie says

      August 1, 2018 at 8:12 am

      Are you referring to the rhinestone kit that Silhouette has like THIS? Cricut does not have a similar kit.

  62. Linda says

    March 4, 2019 at 3:20 am

    Is there a way to use Sharpies in the cricut I have heard it is but have not seen how

    • Melanie says

      March 4, 2019 at 10:29 am

      I have heard of others using Sharpies and other markers in a Cricut machine, but I have not done so. I did find this video that may be helpful to you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NILr4dxeUPc

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