Stop Buying Cricut Brand Tools and Materials!

If you know us, you know we strive to make all of you confident and well-rounded Cricut crafters. A lot of people think you have to buy ONLY Cricut brand products when working with their Cricut machine. We are delighted to tell you that is false! We love giving you guys Cricut hacks on how to save time and money by looking elsewhere for lots of the products you can use with your machine. If you're a Cricut beginner on a budget (like most of us) then you're sure to gain tons of Cricut tips in this video. Enjoy!

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[sunnycharacter]

Thank you for your honesty and lack of fear of the Cricut company’s retribution! They have gotten too big for their britches. I think most of us agree, save money, be wise shoppers, it’s your money! Well done.

[Moonchilling]

You forgot blades. I haven’t bought Cricut blades in 5 years. I buy alternative brand off of Amazon and it works just as well. You just have to read the listing and make sure you get German carbide blades. I buy mine from bridge cutters because they’re USA made.

[carrie]

Crafters don’t have a ton of money to spend on tools. It can be disheartening to watch some of the most popular design team members blow me away with some of their projects, only to find that the supply list is long and expensive. Some go out of their way to suggest alternative products that we may already own ... but many do not. I understand that this is their job, and I really do enjoy the videos. Thank you again for your tips - this video is SAVED !

[dzifacustoms]

This is exactly what I did. I ordered only the cricut maker and bought the rest of the supplies from other brands. Very affordable and effective

[brittanydurbin]

I just ordered my Cricut tonight and im so glad I saw this video. Its really helpful to know there is alternatives to what cricut sells

[tyeshawilliams]

I have never left a comment on reviews but I could not just leave this video without letting you know how amazing this video is! You know your products, I wish I saw this video sooner I bought cricut brand products this morning. But you are spot on, thank you for sharing all these goodies with us! God Bless You.

[gypsyl]

Thank you for this. I just got a Cricut for the first time. I was REALLY having buyer's remorse when I started thinking about the supply costs down the road. I almost canceled the order, but I really want to be able to make the fun stuff I see people doing.

[Tina-rnhj]

Thank you so much for the honest comparison on the non-Cricut brand items. I want to know I don’t have to buy everything Cricut brand. I’ve spent a lot with them throughout the years and will continue to do so with their machines, it’s just nice to be able to save some on supplies.

[valerierosenzweig]

Thank you so much for this video! As a beginner, you just saved me a lot of money!

[brendaeves]

I’m a newbie and SO PLEASED to have found you and your sharing of these GREAT tips. Thank you

[LaMuchachaMorena]

I keep feeling like I’m in a Cricut rut. I’m really grateful for this group though. I love the honesty.

[manus]

It's so refreshing to see an honest video about this. I am a new Cricut User (Cricut Joy) and it's been quite overwhelming with all the material, extras and stuff...and it seems that all DIY YouTubers were paid by cricut because everybody seems to recommend the cricut products and nothing else... Which is fine, I guess...but I was wondering if I could use just a cheaper Vinyl, paper, matt... So, thanks for this video!

[celticsweetie]

I just got my first order frim 143 vinyl and i couldn't be happier. The colors are much more vibrant than cricket. I also ordered a pin pin which seems to be very popular thanks to Makers Gonna Learn cause they seem to run out of some of the pretty colors. I also ordered a 2 dollar scrapper tool as well. Its really firmer then the ones i was using before which was an off brand from Amazon.

[christinacarrasco]

I’m blown away by this Don’t Buy Cricut Supplies video! You guys are SAVAGE! 🙌🏼😆

[cathystarkey]

I've seen a birthday present from my husband (which I wasn't supposed to as my birthday is not til next week) - a Cricut Explore Air 2. I'm now exploring all the opportunities available to me in the crafting world. These are some of the BEST tips I have seen so far. As I'm in the UK I may not have the access to some of the stores mentioned, but we do have Amazon, so I'll be using that as much as possible. Thank you for your trial and error of products. It'll save us all money in the long run. I've never been a 'brand' person and love to save money where I can!

[TheMusicaEclectica]

I'm not yet a Cricut owner but I'm thinking of getting the Maker. I appreciate people that share their truths with others. It's up to each of to decide if we want to try something "off brand". I personally have always thought Cricut brand accessory products were over-priced which has kept me from taking the plunge and purchasing one of the Cricut machines.
Your honest recommendations may have just pushed me over the edge into buying.
And honestly, I'd stop responding to the naysayers. Not worth the energy, IMO :)
I'm in direct sales and if we develop a product I don't like, I'm not gonna lie and tell people it's great just because I sell it.
Anyhow, you have a new subscriber. I'm looking forward to catching up on some videos to make sure I really do want to invest in Cricut.

[LorraineCastellon-Rowe]

Absolutely great video!!! I love that you are honest with your opinions and don't waiver. I also love that you're NOT sponsored by ANYONE!!! You are true to your convictions and are helping thousands of crafters become better at their crafts. You care about your members and, really, everyone watching your videos. You put us first and that's why I'm here. I enjoy every video, every craft project and every interaction with the MGL Team and the members of the Facebook group. I've learned so much from all of you and am very thankful I've found you. Hope you all have a beautiful and productive day!!
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[cherylpala]

while i do agree with everything you said and have been buying from before it was 143, ive never had a single issue with any cricut item other than costly but when one needs something yesterday i wouldnt hesitate to use it again in an emergency

[adambergendorff]

I'm a metal fabricator/machinist, stumbled onto this video, very informative and well done. Looking to buy a cutter for masking designs before sand blasting. Thank You!

[slabo]

I absolutely love your channel. You definitely have the consumer and/or crafters best interests at heart! When I search for a particular subject you 9 out of 10 times have a video to watch. THANK YOU THANK YOU so much for your expertise and most off all user friendly advise.❤❤❤❤