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When I started using the Cricut I was a little intimidated. But with these Cricut Vinyl Ideas For Beginners, you don’t have to be. They’re so simple, easy and fun, you’ll be weeding and ironing on in no time!
No jokes, from home decor to awesome gift ideas, these fun projects are so easy, you could make them all without breaking a sweat.
One of the best ways to learn how to use your Cricut machine is to just jump right in. And, if you’re like me, you learn best by doing. So, I just went through and found the best Cricut beginner tutorials to scope out the ones that really get you doing rather than just baby-footing.
I mean, I get it that you want to ease into it. I certainly want to do that. But like you want to take appropriate-sized steps, right? Like, don’t ease me into Cricut vinyl projects with some mamby-pamby one-piece business.
Cricut Vinyl Ideas For Beginners
I love how easy these Cricut vinyl ideas for beginners are! You can definitely do your first project from this list--with no stress or hassle.
Literally one of my favorite projects ever fro the Cricut. It seems a little counterintuitive, but the results are undeniably awesome.
You're not going to find a cooler bag than the bag that you make your own. And who doesn't need a reusable grocery bag?!
This is just the everything to my everything. Seriously sums up my love.
This is seriously one of the easiest, quickest projects. And you just have this amazingly fun gift ready in minutes!
If you need a fun gift for a wedding shower or bachelor party, this easy and quick idea is about the best ever.
I adore it when my dishes talk back to me. We just have such a loving relationship.
Seriously cool. Seriously funny. And seriously sitting in front of my doorstep right this second.
You won't find a more simple and sweet way to start your Cricut journey. This is so fun, too, you'll get a little of everything with this project.
Make me giggle and kind of squee, this project idea is perfect. You can make a t-shirt or a travel mug--they're all awesome.
Yeah, this is seriously adorable and seriously fun. You have to make a shirt with this--or anything else on it.
Um. This is everything awesome about summer and I have to make this STAT.
You gotta make a set of awesome Mandalorian t-shirts for yourself and the significant other. So funny.
Aaaaah! I have to make these soup bowls. They are the most adorable and fun Cricut project ever!
Expanding your horizons beyond just t-shirts, totes and mugs, this fun Cricut vinyl idea for beginners is so fast and easy, you'll want 10.
The best banners are a joint of cardstock and vinyl. Sharp, crisp and so unique!
I adore this easy sign. So cool that you can definitely make this if you're a beginner.
I definitely need a luggage tag--or 10. You know, for all the people that I travel to see...right. LOL!
There has NEVER been a more perfect idea for beginning your Cricut journey. So cute!
Wow--this is so cool that you can put it out for a party and everyone will think you bought it special.
I absolutely love this easy way to dress-up a photo wall! So clever and super simple.
I'm pretty sure that making a travel mug is a total must and this easy cut file is perfect for beginners.
Did you know you could make THIS?! I am in love with this simple and fun idea!
This is such a cute gift and perfect for the beginner Cricut user. You can't go wrong making this in minutes!
This is one of the most adorable projects I think I've seen. Bright, fun and epically easy.
I seriously feel like this is one of the "starter" projects that you have to take on when you have a Cricut...
Seriously fun, plus you get a cool mug out of it--and you can put anything on it you want!
No, I want some designs I’ll be really proud of. Something that will keep me motivated to make the next thing.
Plus, frankly, I want to make something COOL if it’s my first time, right?! Like for real–why bother breaking out the new crafting machine if the project won’t be awesome?!
So, basically, I found the best of the best, from both the angle of “what’s easiest” and “what’s going to be the coolest.”
So, grab your computer or iPad and open Cricut Design Space, because we’re about to get crafty!
What Do I Need to Make These Cricut Vinyl Ideas For Beginners?
The basics for any of these Cricut projects are the same and here is what you need:
- Heat Transfer Vinyl or Iron-on Vinyl
- Transfer Tape
- Base Material (T-shirt, Glass, wood, etc.)
- Standard Light Grip Cutting Mat
- Cricut EasyPress 2 Heat Press
- Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker or other Cricut Machine
Such an easy way to customize and make things totally uniquely yours, plus, just super fun. And, if you’re looking for more awesome ideas, check out Design Space, search for the other amazing beginner cut files there. You will not be sorry!
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