Cricut Crafts

Are you ready to make crafts with the Cricut digital cutting machine? We have a growing list of Cricut Crafts and Cricut Joy craft projects. Find easy Cricut crafts for beginners, intermediate, and advanced crafts using this digital cutting machine!

Make DIY banners, place cards, paper crafts, and stickers. Find iron-on Cricut craft projects for zipper pouches, DIY iron-on aprons, iron-on t-shirts, and onesies. Let's not forget all the fun seasonal crafts you can make with the Cricut for the holidays (Valentine's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and more!).

When you are done, be sure to see all our latest projects here: Cricut Craft Ideas!

Explore Our Cricut Crafts Project Gallery

Inspiration for Your Next Creation

Use the list of Cricut Crafts below to find a project to make today! We love crafting with our Cricut Maker and Cricut Joy, and we think you will love it too. Whether you are looking for Cricut crafts for beginners, DIY gifts, or home decor, this gallery is full of tutorials to help you master your digital cutting machine.

(If you don't have a Cricut yet, or need help picking the right one, we have a detailed machine comparison and tips for Design Space right below the project list!)

My Favorite Cricut Projects & Tutorials

Welcome to my Cricut crafts hub! Whether you're looking for simple vinyl labels, easy and intricate paper projects, or custom iron-on designs. And other projects as we add them. You'll find inspiration and easy-to-follow guides for every machine. Let's get making!

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Whether you are a seasoned journaler or just starting your first vision board, these five techniques will make your pages interactive and unique.

Key Moments in this Video

  • [00:19]Designing Custom Stickers & Ephemera
  • [00:49]Creating DIY Acetate Stencils
  • [01:12]Binding Your Own Journal Covers
  • [01:38]Interactive Pockets & Tabs
  • [01:54]Using Cricut Pens for Lettering

Intermediate Scrapbook Overlays Project

Key moments in this Video

  • [00:00] Introduction
  • [00:11] YouTube Sketch Hop Collab!
  • [00:43] Hobby Haven Series Review
  • [02:07] Materials and Photo Inspiration
  • [02:48] Creating the Background Plus Cricut Tutorial
  • [07:23] Choosing and Creating Circles
  • [08:47] Stamping the Title/Subtitle 1
  • [1:07] Building the Background
  • [17:25] Adding the Easel Focal Element
  • [20:15] Splatter Stamping
  • [22:59] Pulling it together and finishing touches!

New to Cricut?

Before you dive into the projects below, you might be wondering: What is a Cricut? A Cricut is a brand of digital cutting machine. Unlike traditional manual die-cutting machines (like the Sizzix Big Shot) that use physical metal dies to press shapes out of paper, a Cricut uses a computer-controlled blade. This allows you to cut custom designs, fonts, and intricate shapes that you create or download digitally.

How To Pick The Right Cricut Machine 

What you need to get started:

  1. The Machine: Pick the one that suits your needs (see comparison below).
  2. Cricut Cutting Mat: I recommend having a few. Tip: Keep the clear plastic sheet to protect the mat (and keep it clean) when not in use!
  3. Cricut Tool Set: A basic “weeding” toolset is a must for peeling designs off the mat.
  4. Materials: Cardstock, vinyl, or iron-on (HTV), depending on your project. Right now, you can get 50% off Materials and Accessories!
    Will you be working with HTV/iron-on vinyl materials? Don't forget you will need an EasyPress.
  5. Design Space: The free software used to send designs to your machine (explained below, it's free to use). 

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NOTE: With the Cricut Joy, not every project needs a mat. Example: You can use the special cutting vinyl for the Cricut Joy. It's called Smart Vinyl.

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Compare Cricut Machines: Which one is right for you?

Cricut has come out with so many new machines, each one has special features! 

1. Cricut Joy

The smallest and fastest machine. It’s perfect for banners, stickers, labels, and cards. It is easy to store in a dorm or craft room and offers “matless” cutting with Smart Materials.

2. Cricut Joy Xtra

This fits-in-any-space, looks-good-anywhere smart cutting machine. Cricut Joy Xtra™ cuts, writes, draws, and foils to make popular projects like full-color stickers, custom cards, T-shirts, vinyl decals & more.

3. Cricut Maker

The “workhorse.” It cuts over 300 materials, including leather, fabric, lace, and balsa wood. It features an adaptive tool system for embossing, scoring, and engraving.

4. Cricut Explore Air 2

A great middle-ground machine. It is similar to the Maker but has fewer tool options. It is perfect for cardstock, vinyl, and iron-on projects.

5. Compare Cricut's Latest Machines

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What is Cricut Design Space? 

  1.    Yan Design Space (with free sign-up). Download and use it on the computer or on your cell phone with the app.
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  7. Or you can upload your own designs, images, and SVG files. It's really straightforward. Just follow the prompts. Details are inside the program. 
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  9. Hey, did you know? You can use Cricut Design Space for designing other things besides Cricut projects. Make craft projects and printables for your kids…
  10. Here is where you can find (FREE DESIGN PROJECTS) in Design Space. And Free Featured Projects. 

Who loves extras? Want to jump in? Don't know how to make designs? Try the new Cricut Access

Where to find SVG and Designs for Cricut?

It's filled with fonts, designs, and…

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How To Clean Your Cricut Mat

Cleaning your Cricut mat can void the warranty of the Cricut machine. But you can find videos like this if you have an older machine not under warranty anymore and want to clean your mat.

Where to get the best materials for Cricut?

Shop here!

Happy Crafting with Your Cricut! 

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A little back story; Making banners, labels, and cards with Cricut are easy projects to make with Cricut. Where to find more Cricut Projects? Look for FREE DESIGN PROJECTS in Design Space.

I have had every machine, including the Explore, which I gave to my daughter (an older version of the Air 2), and the Explore Air 2. It is similar to the Maker digital-cutting machine. How is the machine different? It has fewer cut options. The Explore machines come with a limited variety of blades for cutting compared to the Maker. Cardstock, vinyl, iron-on, bonded materials… Prints and cuts only on white paper. 

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