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Get Started In Cricut

Level
Beginner
Time
1/2 day
Budget
30+

Whether you're looking to take your papercrafts to the next level or create custom clothing and decor, Cricut brings a whole new world of possibilities.

With the Cricut Explore and Maker machines, cut, write and score your unique designs onto a vast range of materials: cardstock, fabric, iron-on vinyl, wood, foam, tracing paper and more!

Not sure where to start? Why not book onto one of our brilliant Cricut workshops!

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Get Started In Cricut

Machines - Cricut Joy

The perfect companion to everyday crafting, the Cricut Joy is a compact and portable way to enjoy digital cutting, writing and drawing at home.

 

Quick and easy to use, this machine allows you to personalise projects for DIY designs – perfect for card-making, home decor, gifting, custom clothing and so much more!

 

 

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Cricut Explore 3

Enjoy faster personalisation than ever before! Cut, draw, score and more with over 100 materials, including Cricut’s range of Smart Materials, designed to be loaded without a mat.

 

It works up to twice as fast as the Explore Air 2, so you can create custom clothing, vinyl decals, intricate papercrafts and more in no time.

 

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Cricut Maker 3

The new and improved model of the Cricut Maker cuts over 300 materials, including fabric, basswood and leather, as well as Cricut Smart Materials, designed to be loaded without a mat.

 

It can cut up to twice as fast than the original Maker, and has 10 times greater cutting force than the Explore machines.

 

 

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Why buy at Hobbycraft?

* FREE Next Day Delivery over £200 or 1 hour Click & Collect depending on store stock availability

 

* Money-saving machine and accessory bundles

 

* Broad range of blanks and bases, as well as compatible Hobbycraft materials and accessories

 

* Online workshops and demos

 

* FREE help and advice available online via our Customer Services team, Instagram account and Youtube channel

 

* 100s of FREE projects available on the Ideas Hub

 

 

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Accessories - Tools and Cutting Mats

Regardless of which machine you choose, there are a few tools that are essential for becoming a Cricut crafting pro.

 

The Basic Tool Set for the Cricut Explore and Maker machines is a must, while the Cricut Joy has it’s very own colour-coordinated starter set.

 

Cutting mats are used with each machine, with various sizes and types available depending on the material you’re using.

 

 

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Adhesive Vinyl and Transfer Tape

Cricut adhesive vinyl is ideal for adding personalised elements to all manner of project bases – from wooden crates to glass frames, scrapbook covers to ceramics mugs. With so many colours and finishes to choose from, it’s easy to make a project that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

 

Transfer Tape is an essential when working with adhesive vinyl, making easy work of applying cut designs to your base item.

 

 

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EasyPress and Iron-on Vinyl

Iron-on vinyl transfers are made super-simple with the EasyPress 2 and Mini EasyPress!

 

Achieve amazing results in 60 seconds or less thanks to the consistent heat of the base plate. There are lots of different colours and finishes of iron-on vinyl to choose from that will last wash after wash.

 

 

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Foil Transfer Kit

Add stunning shine to every project with the Cricut Foil Transfer Kit!

 

The foil tips and housing make a fantastic addition to your Explore or Maker machine, with the kit enabling you to add foil details to cards, gift boxes and more.

 

 

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Projects to Get You Started

Cricut: How to Make Storage Jar Labels

 

Transform your kitchen with adhesive jar labels that will help you organise your storage for cooking and baking convenience!

 

Cricut: How to Make an Acrylic Table Number Sign

 

Add a handmade touch to your wedding day with this quick-to-make acrylic table number created using the Cricut Maker and adhesive vinyl.

 

Cricut: How to Personalise a Scrapbook with Adhesive Vinyl

 

Make your next scrapbook even more personalised, using your Cricut machine and adhesive vinyl to create a cover like no other!

 

Cricut: How to Make a Paper Begonia Maculata Plant

 

A beautiful fun plant for the home made using your Cricut machine! No watering necessary and you still get a gorgeous plant.

47 Cricut Projects for Beginners

We've brought together a collection of our favourite project ideas, perfect for making with the Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker and Cricut Joy machines.

 

Discover the beginner projects here >

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