If you are looking to get crafty at home, you are going to love these easy and fun Cricut project ideas using things you already have around your home!
If you’re new to the Cricut world and have just set up your new machine, you’re probably itching to get started with making amazing crafts!
I have good news for beginners and anyone else looking for some crafty inspiration. You don’t need to go out and buy a bunch of supplies in order to make amazing Cricut crafts (woohoo!).
From small vinyl pieces to cardboard and even felt, I have Cricut project ideas that will work with the materials you already have, so they’re easy AND affordable. So, put a few of these on your must-make list and relieve some stress with a quick craft project. You’ll be so glad you did!
I am dividing this list of Cricut project ideas into a few sections so you can easily find the crafts you want. Just click the read more button on each craft to find the instructions for that project.
Cricut Crafts for Beginners
If you’ve just brought home your first Cricut cutter and set it up, you’ll want to start with simple crafts until you get familiar with all that your amazing machine can do (it’s a LOT!). Here are some very beginner-friendly Cricut project ideas for you that use craft supplies you probably already have around the house.
Cricut Project Ideas for Kids
If you’re a mom or grandparent who has just picked out your new Cricut machine and set it up, you’ll love that kids can craft with Cricut machines, too!
Our first set of ideas is geared toward kids. This list includes crafts to make with kids. It also has crafts that kids can make independently to keep them occupied while you get other things done. I am sure most days you need a little bit of both!
Cricut Project Ideas for Adults
Sometimes, you just want to make cute crafts for yourself, am I right? Well, we aren’t leaving you out because we have some Cricut project ideas I know you’ll love.
Grab your Cricut supplies and give a few of these crafts a try. Getting creative is a great way to relieve stress and have fun. And when you work on these projects, you will walk away with something amazing for your home (or a DIY gift that people will love).
FAQs
If you have questions about making Cricut project ideas, I have answers for you! Have a question but don’t see it answered below? Please leave your question for me in the comments.
What is the first thing I should make with my Cricut?
I would recommend a cutting craft such as a card or paper banner as your first Cricut project to help you get familiar with how your machine works and what it can do. After that, you could quickly move into signs and other projects that utilize vinyl.
What projects can you make with Cricut?
The possibilities are nearly endless! You can make everything from shirts and onesies to picture frames, totes, journals, and much, much more.
More Cricut Crafting Inspiration
What project are you going to make first? Do you have a favorite project to make with your scrap materials?
If you love these Cricut project ideas that use supplies you already have around your home, you might also like these basic Cricut tutorials on how to expand you crafting abilities!
- How to Cut Faux Leather
- What is Cricut Design Space? How Does It Work?
- How to Cut Wood with the Cricut Maker
- Cutting Metal with a Cricut Machine
- How to Cut Fabric with a Cricut
- Cricut Mat Comparison: Which is the best?
- How to Cut Acetate with a Cricut
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Just what I needed to do be able to do something different with my cricut
Do you have any free colouring pages….
Definitely! Try this post: https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/25-free-adult-coloring-pages/
Hello ANgie. I have been receiveing your newsletter for quite some time now.
I am in the process of gathering enough funds (without breaking the bank) to buy a cricut machine.
After studying the differences, and thinking about th kind of work i want to do with it i am a little in doubt about the Explore Air 2 and the maker…
I found that the Maker is the better one with much more possibilities to differente material ans such, but the price difference it´s huge…
What i really want to do with it is using it for stickers, for vinyl (easy press is on the horizon) but i would like to cut thin sheets of wood for example (or even thin metals) but the vynil and stickers will be my everyday use mainly.
What is your oppinion, for the use i intend is the Explore air enough? Can i cut those thin wood sheets with it?
What would you recomend?
Thank you. I yould appreciate if you could get a minute or two in you life to express your opinion.
Keep up with all the criativity and be safe,
Best Regards
Rita
For the wood, you are going to need the Maker. Everything else you mentioned can be done with the Explore Air 2.