Answers To The 12 Most Commonly Asked Cricut Questions!
(This post and giveaway are sponsored by Cricut. However, the views and opinions expressed are as always my own. You can read my full disclosure here.)
Do you have questions about Cricut Crafting Machines?
I have done a lot of Cricut posts here at The Quiet Grove over the last year and a half ever since I got my own Cricut Explore Air (and later Air 2) At first most of my posts were just DIY instructions for fun projects I had made. However, I have gotten many questions from friends and family about different aspects of Cricut, their design space program and their Crafting machines. So, then in addition to posting fun DIY projects, I started writing posts to address the questions that I am learning are quite common for people just learning about these awesome machines.
In talking with Cricut I learned that there were 12 Commonly asked questions about Cricut (many of which I had been asked at one time or another) and decided to address them all on my site. Click on each question below to head to the post where I answered that question. 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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This giveaway Ends Sunday, August 20th at 11:59 MST and the winner will be selected randomly on Monday, August 21th, and will be notified via email. The winner will then have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.
I could definitely see myself making lots of custom shirts for my daughter to were to school as well creating some custom stickers for book bag any library totes.
I love how easy making custom shirts with my Cricut is! Good luck!
There are so many possibilities of projects! I want to do some vinyl on my kitchen canisters.
Oh how fun! Those projects always look super cute! Good luck!
I plan on customizing tumblers and making cards for every season!
I have been wanting to try making tumblers. Cards are always fun. Good luck.
I would probably make a wreath something or other. The possibilities are endless.
I am sure you would make a gorgeous wreath. You are quite talented! Good luck!
I would love to win a cricut machine, and create custom Christmas gifts
There are sooo many cute Christmas Gifts you can make. Good Luck!
What a great giveaway! Have you ever tried to cut fabric with the cricut? Im curious to know how easy it is.
no, but I have been wanting to. I know you can do so with the air two when you use backing on the fabric and the deep cut blade.
I would make vinyl wall decorations for my kids rooms! My girls like mermaids and unicorns and it would be cool to decorate their walls!
Oh that would be soo cool! Good luck!
I would do some iron on transfers and some cards.
Those are both fun to do with the Cricut. Good Luck!
What a fun giveaway. If I win, I want to try my hand at tshirts.
T-Shirts are super fun and easy to do with a Cricut. Good Luck!
The first thing I would make would be a custom mug to keep in my hospital bag for when I go inpatient. I would love to have one! My Explore One is not wireless and doesn't write and cut at the same time. Plus this is faster, which would cut down on the time it takes to cut a project.
Yeah, the Air 2 is a large step up from the Explore. Love your idea of a custom mug for your hospital bag. Good Luck!
If i won a new machine I would have the opportunity to expand my home business and potentially work from home full time!
I know people who use their Cricut for business and love it! Good Luck!
Decals for our yeti type cups.
Oh that sounds like a fun project! Good Luck!
Would love to make home decorating projects since my budget so limited and I love making stuff and being creative!
I hear you. Making it yourself can seriously cut down on cost while still allowing the quality. Good Luck.
I would love to use the Heat Transfer Vinyl and make some pretty bags.
Oh how fun. I recently made a Dinosaur themed library bag. Such a fun project. Good Luck.
I want to try to make graduation cards and also start dabbling in vinyl!! The possibilities are endless!
I know...right? I have an endless list of things I want to try to make. Good Luck!
I'd use it for my job!! Making custom vinyls for products with our logo!
I know people who use their Cricut for professional use. It works great! Good Luck!
I would make embellishments for my vacation album.
Oh I love the idea of having a vacation album. Good Luck.
I would use it eith Christmas card making
Christmas is coming up faster than I am ready for Homemade Christmas cards would be cool. Good Luck.
The first thing I would make would be some t-shirts and window clings to promote my small business.
What fun projects! Good luck.
Cricut makes school projects so much easier to take on especially when you have more than one little one. Thank you for the wonderful article.
I totally agree. Good luck.
I would love to get a headstart on making some Christmas cards for this year!
Now is the perfect time to do so. Good Luck.
i WOULD MAKE A VINYL NAME
Sounds fun. Good luck.
The question is "What would I not use this Cricut for ?" Fall wedding invitations and decorations for my best friend's son!!!!! My wedding next yearand endless crafting to customize the life of 9 kids and still counting, lol!!!! We have a big combined family and always wanting to make different things. Thank you for the chance to be entered and good luck to everyone!
I love how the possibilities are endless for what you can make with your Cricut. Good Luck.
I'd create a shadowbox of all memories from my engagement.
Oh how fun. I have been wanted to do one of those too. Good Luck!
My twins want cheer bows so I would personalized them with their names, that would be the first thing I would do.
What a cute project. I love making personalized clothes, accessories, and gifts. Good Luck
Oh gosh, there's so many things I want to do! Endless possibilities! I'll probably make my grandson some labels for his stuff for school first.
Making back to school labels is a great idea.! Good Luck.
I would like to make custom holiday/birthday cards.
Those are so fun to make. Good Luck!
The possibilities are endless of what I could do with the cricut!
Yes the possibilities are endless! Good Luck!
If i win the cricut explore air 2 i would love to make custom banners and gifts!!
I love doing this too. Good Luck!
I would make vinyl wall decorations!!! I have always wanted to make my own! Thanks!
They are super fun to make. Good luck!
I would make a few vinyl projects and monogram my yeti!
How cool! Good Luck!
I would make baby clothes and scarves.
How fun! Good Luck
I'd love to make some custom shirts.
I love making custom tshirts. Good luck!
Did the winner get chosen yet?
Yes I was just waiting to hear back from the winner before officially posting her name. I will do that in just a moment.