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.
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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.
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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?
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definitely enjoyed the article on using pens on faux leather!!
I’m a newbie to Cricut, so the post “What projects can I make with a Cricut?” would be of interest to me. Thanks!
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.
The post “HOW TO CURVE TEXT IN CRICUT DESIGN SPACE” was very interesting to me – thanks!
I need the how to classes!
SILHOUETTE CAMEO VS. CRICUT EXPLORE AIR. I see that question asked a LOT.
How to upload images into Cricut Design Space was really helpful
this one with all the beginners tips as well if i get one i will be a begginer ;D
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.
Hope to win
I have never used one and really would love to try. Everything I see made is adorable!! I would love to win!!
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.
Wow!! Awesome giveaway. Hard to pick a favorite post!
I enjoyed learning about working with htv!
Would love to win this bundle!
Monogram Towels with heat transfer Vinyl looks like a great one.
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!!!
I needed the one on how to link my cartridges
Love your blog!! Very informative!! Thanks foe the giveaway!!
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.
I love the monogram towel, nice touch with personalizing your own items. LOVE IT!
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!
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.
Once you have bought an image , is tais is forever? or is only for certain time?
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.
I found that this post was very helpful: HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR OWN IMAGES INTO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
I liked the tips on the holographic vinyl! I had no idea that little gem existed!
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 🙂
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!
Love your tutorials. How do I do 2 colors when using iron on?
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.
I like the DIY name bookbag pull.
I like all of them i can wait to buy one so I can start trying all of these things.
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
I love the How to Change the Font!
I’m the most interested in learning how to upload my own images.
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!
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!!
Great list of resources! I think that the class that I would find the most helpful is How to Curve Text in CDS.
I like the What Is A Cricut and What Can I Do With It post, great info and very detailed.
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.
How to curve text was useful
HOW TO GET AN IRON-ON OR HEAT TRANSFER VINYL PROJECT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME was very informative for me. Thanks.
I found that this post was very helpful: HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR OWN IMAGES INTO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
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.
Crossing my fingers for a win!! Would love to use this for so many things!!
I liked reading SILHOUETTE CAMEO VS. CRICUT EXPLORE AIR.
I found HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR OWN IMAGES INTO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE very informative
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!
I found that this post was very helpful, especially How To Upload Your Own Images Into Cricut Design Space! Thank You for sharing!
How to Curve text!
How to curve text is really helpful! 🙂
This was the most helpful!
Love the What is a Cricut post – learning more and more what these can do – would love to win!
I thought the article “What Cricut Accessories Should I Buy? {A Cricut Accessory gift guide}” was very interesting.
I love all of the tutorials! Hard to pick just one😊
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
Silhouette Cameo 3 vs. Cricut Air 2 vs. Cricut Explorer, which one I should buy? I need the fastest cutting machine.
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!
I have a Cricut expression, have not been able to download craft room , very frustrated
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
How do you create faux rhinestone and templates with HTV glitter using Cricut design space.
Thanks
Judy
Are you referring to the rhinestone kit that Silhouette has like THIS? Cricut does not have a similar kit.