A Cricut opens the door to personalised gifts, decorations, labels, and intricate paper art. It’s perfect for crafty minds who love precision without the faff.
Tinker Gauge
Our First Attempt
We’re still getting hands-on with this one, so we haven’t fully tried the kits yet. But we’re buzzing to dive in and learn as we go. The video below is one we watched that got us genuinely excited to give this craft a crack. The kits linked further down are the ones we’re planning to use when we start, but we haven’t tested them yet so have a read of the reviews and make sure they look right for you too.
Getting Started
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Starter Kit We Used
Cricut Joy Machine
Compact, affordable and perfect for beginners.
Cricut Tool Set
Handy tools for lifting and weeding designs.
Starter Cardstock Pack
Good-quality colours for early projects.
Cricut Standard Grip Mat
Holds your materials firmly during cutting.
Smart Vinyl Roll
Lets you cut without mat and makes crisp decals.
Fine-Point Replacement Blades
Keeps cuts neat and avoids ragged edges.
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More Ideas
Step-by-step walk through the software, perfect first project starting point.
What we love
Unboxes, sets up and makes a first vinyl project so you see the whole Cricut journey in one go.
