How to use a Cricut for the First Time + Best Beginner Projects | The DIY Mommy

00:00 Intro
00:50 What is a Cricut?
01:05 Unboxing the Cricut Explore Air 2
01:48 Setting up the Cricut
02:55 5 tips for choosing a beginner Cricut project
03:27 DIY mug project with permanent vinyl
09:10 DIY t-shirt project with heat transfer vinyl
12:40 DIY greeting card project

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The DIY Mommy shares Cricut for beginners as she unboxes and performs the setup on a Cricut Explore Air 2. She's also sharing 3 simple Cricut crafts for beginners and a full Explore Air 2 tutorial with an introduction on how to use Design Space.

[thediymommy]

Watch my *new* 2022 video all about the new Cricut machines! 💙

[margaretleepart]

It breaks my heart to see so many saying they have a cutting machine and don't use it. Hope this video gets everyone busy creating some beautiful things!

[cpaxson]

This was SO helpful!! I tried to “figure it out on my own” and creates a train wreck. This 15 minutes with you was very well spent. I look forward to watching more of your content

[angelajholden]

Nice video. This is one of the better Cricut beginner videos. Thank you for getting to the point and not making me watch 10 minutes of unboxing.

[ryean]

I have to say, I’ve watched so many tutorials and yours is definitely the one ☝️ that has helped! So grateful to have found your page!! ❤️❤️

[Dabintodifferentflavours]

I have had my Cricut for a week now in the Box. I haven’t even open it yet been trying to find a good tutorial on how to use it and set it up now I have more confidence to open it now thanks a lot for your tutorial you’ve helped me tremendously 💛💛💛💛 keep up the Good work

[laurab]

My kids gave me this same cricut and I needed a quick tutorial.
After searching so many videos, found gold with your video! I know it’s an older video but it’s the best on setting up, learning how to use and some great ideas for first projects without long drawn out explanations or other fluff.

Thank you!

[amistosa]

I just got my first cricut on Christmas day from my daughter and I am so excited. I said to myself well, it's time to start watching some tutorials on how to use the cricut and thank God this was the first one I found because you did a great job explaining on how to do it. So, I want to say thank you so much for taking the time to help others. God bless you.

[kimberlybower]

I received my Explorer 2 in Christmas 2022, then in February 2023 my boyfriend at the time bought me a printer and laptop. As of today January 2024 all 3 are still in the box. But after listening to you I am ready now to get started. THANK YOU

[cindyhumphreys]

Got a Cricut for Christmas and it’s been sitting on my table just daring me to try it. I really appreciate your tutorial. It was helpful. I think I’m finally ready to “attack” it.

[kayl]

I really enjoyed your video! In under 17 minutes I learned everything I need to know to make an informed decision about whether or not I should purchase a Cricut machine. You were clear and concise and you got straight to the point—I definitely want one of these machines! Thanks for this!

[YaGurlShayMarshall]

I got my Cricut a month ago and granted I was sick, I was very intimidated! You have a new subbie because you made this process a lot easier to understand!

[LucentNova]

For the blades, I learned that you can also take tin foil and rub the blade on that to sharpen and to make it last longer! :)

[marnilane]

Christina, I need to borrow you for my everyday life. You are such a great teacher. There is something about the way you explain things that finally makes it sink into my brain...thank you so much!

[brittanys.]

Target Dollar Spot has a "4 count Count crafting tool" set for It's suppose to resemble the Cricut weeding tools you can buy! I purchased it and I'm so excited to use it with my explore air 2 I received for Christmas. I used your video to help me set it up. It's been in it's original packaging because I have been intimidated by the new machine lol.

[lsantiago]

I just got one at my local pawnshop in order to make vinyl signs for my car detailing business this is unbelievable!!!! The local sign shop wanted 3, 000$ to illustrate my company car and I cannot believe how much money this cricut is about to save me and make me THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊!!!!

[tericawilliams]

My machine was a gift for christmas and i had no idea where to begin and i watched so many tutorials only to be frustrated because i wasn't learning anything. So i came across your channel and i must say that i understood everything from beginning to end. Thank you. I'm so happy to have come across your page.

[linbron]

You are the best teacher for this, so glad your doing this . I took me months before I open the box, intimidated oh yeah.
Watch lots of videos, but so much to learn, what vinyl to buy, how to do this how to do that. Well, it was at the time too much.
My husband actually helped a lot, but soon now I’m on my way.

[ThePinkpetals]

DIY Mommy! Thank you sooo much for this concise, informative, and easy to follow tutorial! I have seen the various Cricut Machines in many craft stores, and even in Walmart now--but never purchased any of them because I had no earthly idea how to use them! let alone what all the sheets of materials were for! However, after viewing your video, I am encouraged to give it a go, sounds like a nice Birthday present in the making (smile).

[kaylawhelan]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the info in this video. I had wanted a Cricut for a little while. So I finally purchased The Cricut Explore Air 2. I was so thrilled with my new purchase. However, I did not realize just how clueless I would be in regards to using my Cricut until I took it out of ht box. Upon taking it out of the box I realized I had absolutely no idea whatsoever how to use this amazing little machine. I just had my Cricut machine and NOTHING else. I did not know what material and/or accessories I needed. all I could to do was an internet search on what I needed to do once purchasing a Cricut and nothing else. Thankfully, that search led me to your channel and a few others like yourself. I am so very grateful that people like yourself has taken the time to help inform or educate people like me. Thank you so very much...xo