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Best Cricut Projects for Beginners

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Recently purchased or received a new Cricut machine? Looking for the best Cricut projects for beginners? Make sure to read on and grab ALL the free cut files!

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Best cricut projects for beginners

Getting Started with Cricut

If you are new to Cricut you are probably like me when I started. Staring at a box a bit nervous and not sure where to start. Cricut makes starting a breeze. Simply unbox your machine, install Cricut Design Space, connect it to your computer (either through USB or Bluetooth) and start creating.

Cricut Joy flatlay with materials

Cricut Design Space makes creating simple too. Once you have created an account you have access to fonts and images that you can merge together to create whatever you can imagine. If you sign up for Cricut Access you have access to even more and let me tell you it is well worth it.

Cricut Joy Bundle of materials

Once you have your Cricut setup, grab your tools and various materials and get to crafting!

Best Cricut Projects for Beginners

Most beginner Cricut users are starting with either an Explore Air 2 or a Cricut Joy machine. If you are using a Maker, these projects are still great Cricut projects for beginners.

  • Cardstock: One of the first projects most people start with is either paper or cardstock. It is relatively inexpensive and a great way to learn how your machine works. Check out how I made these Kids School Year Files with Cricut cardstock.
Kids School Year Files with labels
  • Vinyl: Cricut has a vast variety of vinyl options from premium to holographic and even glitter, the selection is awesome and the projects you can create are endless. Check out how I made these stunning Disney Watercolor Art pieces with a full tutorial and cut file.
Disney Watercolor Wall Art Tutorial
  • Create Labels with Draw: I love labeling items in our house and Cricut is great for making simple labels to put on anything. I have a fantastic post on 5 ways to organize your home with Cricut Joy using the Smart Write permanent vinyl.
Tote label for camera props
  • Iron-On Vinyl: I live for a catchy shirt and Cricut’s Iron-On vinyl is super simple to use. Check out this DIY Believe Family Jammies post for a fantastic tutorial!
Red, Gray and black buffalo plaid Believe Iron On Family Pajamas
  • Infusible Ink: My absolute favorite project to do with Cricut is Infusible Ink. At first glance it seems difficult, but I think it might be the easiest. In just a few simple steps you can create travel bags, pillows, coasters and more.
Travel Beautifully Infusible Ink cosmetic bag

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