47 Cricut Projects for Beginners
If you've recently got your hands on a Cricut machine and are looking for some beginner-friendly project inspiration, look no further! We've brought together a collection of our favourite project ideas, perfect for making with the Cricut Explore, Cricut Maker and Cricut Joy machines.
With plenty of projects to choose from, you'll be crafting for days. Enjoy step by step instructions on how to make every project. Which will you choose?
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47 Cricut Projects for Beginners
Transform your kitchen with adhesive jar labels that will help you organise your storage for cooking and baking convenience! We've used clip-top jars to show you how to make these labels, but you can add them to any jar or box with a smooth surface.
Every birthday party deserves a personalised sign celebrating the event, so why not create a custom handmade sign that can be re-used year after year? Simply update the sign or remove the vinyl once the parties over.
If you've got a Cricut Maker and always wanted to know how to cut chipboard, this is the project for you to learn how! Perfect for beginners, this project takes you through how to make a beautiful set of daisy napkin rings!
Create the perfect sewing storage to accompany a craft room or sewing area! Coordinate your fabrics to suit your décor or make a bold statement with vibrant pops of colour, all while using up scraps of iron-on vinyl.
Why not create a personalised place setting for all the party attendees that they can then take away with them at the end of the day?
Create a beautiful string of bold and colourful bunting using Hobbycraft's range of vinyls! Suitable for all celebrations, this project is ideal for beginners.
Create personalised bookmarks that are ready for any adventures! You can add iron-on vinyl phrases to ribbon bookmarks using up scraps from previous projects. Get lost in another world, knowing your bookmarks will always hold your place when you are away.
There are lots of ways in which the acrylic signs can be personalised for a birthday party, why not create a menu board detailing the sweet treats available?
Say hello to your guests in style and add a touch of colour to your hallway with this welcoming scrapbook frame. Collate memories that remind you of happy times and places, glass frames are the perfect way to display your precious keepsakes.
Personalise your mugs and teacups with dainty details that add a pop of colour! This is a great way to add a little fun to your hot chocolate mugs as you use up scrap pieces of vinyl you've got lying around from other projects.
Create the perfect welcome sign to guide your guests to the party! Decorate with text and icons of your choice to create your own personalised party sign.
This 'yay' party sign is perfect for any celebration! You can personalise it by making it in whatever colours suit your theme.
Make a simple and elegant memory box for your bridesmaids! Fill it with personalised goodies and treats to help them plan for your big day.
This 3D acrylic sign is perfect for celebrating any occasion. Why not paint the sign whatever colour fits with your theme?
Have a drawer full of Cricut vinyl scraps? Prepare to decorate your home with this bright, vinyl wall art. It couldn't be easier to follow our step-by-step instructions.
Great for any occasion, this polaroid sign is the perfect addition! Place next to a polaroid camera and allow gets to snap memories.
This acrylic menu sign is the perfect addition to any party or celebration! Made using your Cricut machine, chipboard and permanent vinyl, it couldn't be easier to create beautiful looking signage.
Create a gorgeous sign for your wedding day that you can display at home for your “happily ever after”. With Hobbycraft's wide range of vinyls, you can create this sign in whatever colour scheme you like!
This step-by-step project will take you through the simple process of applying frosted vinyl to acrylic arch table signs using the wet application method and adding a shimmer vinyl table number to the front.
Making stickers with Cricut is a great way to personalise notebooks, planners and more. There are three different types of Cricut print-on materials to choose from when creating stickers: the standard Cricut printable sticker paper (as used in our tutorial), clear sticker sheets and printable adhesive vinyl – the choice is yours!
Discover the magic of the Cricut draw function! Use the different line thicknesses available thanks to the colourful range of Cricut Pens to create a striking image when drawing with Cricut.
The completed glass block makes the perfect gift or could even be something to help inspire the saver in you!
Enjoy extra organisation to your kitchen storage or pantry by adding stylish label details to one of our three tier trolleys.
Did you know you can use permanent adhesive vinyl on cardstock? It's a great way to make an extra special personalised birthday card and it's so easy to do!
Creating labels for your home storage has never been easier thanks to the Cricut Joy and the Cricut Design Space app.
Create matching mugs for you and your BFF using the Cricut Mug Press and the Infusible Ink collection.
Add a handmade touch to your wedding day with this quick-to-make acrylic table number.
Put a personalised spin on your gift wrap by designing a custom bottle bag with Cricut.
Find the how-to make instructions here >
Share a message of love with a pride rainbow banner that'll brighten up your home! It'll be a great way to honour Pride Month, adding a welcoming, inclusive message to any space.
Plain cotton drawstring bags make the perfect carrier for fruit and vegetables on your weekly shop.
Create a mischievous crew of decorative pots while using up your scrap Cricut vinyl pieces. Bring a little personality to any room, picking and choosing which face your pots will pull.
Personalise outfits for all the family and transform your little one into a bear cub with this Cricut iron-on vinyl project!
Creating professional foiled projects has never been easier thanks to the Cricut Foil Transfer System!
Make sure your furry family members aren't left out of the Christmas festivities with this quick and easy personalised pet treat jar project!
The Design Space app has hundreds of designs ready and waiting to be used that can be cut and applied to all manner of base items, the possibilities are endless!
Designed in the style of a flag pennant, this iron-on project is easy to personalise thanks to Cricut's Smart Materials!
Get organised with personalised magazine files, set to sort your important paperwork. Great for office spaces or even school, college and university learning resources.
Top off your celebration cupcakes with some extra-special toppers created using your Cricut machine!
For this gold initial mug, we've used a super-simple vinyl layering technique that creates an eye-catching design in under 15 minutes.
With the amazing Cricut Joy Card Mat, you can whip up quick cards that look stunning in no time and spread a little Joy!
Create your own unique accessories pouch by layering two types of iron-on vinyl. This project is ideal for beginner Cricut users and can be made in under half an hour!
Master iron-on vinyls with this Bee Kind T-Shirt project - perfect for making a style statement!
Add a touch of monochrome elegance to your coffee table with these Cricut Infusible Ink Ceramic Coasters - perfect for personalising your table décor.
When someone is expecting a new baby, finding the right gift that is both thoughtful and practical can be hard; these milestone baby grows are ideal and you can make as many as you like.
Create your own little pocket full of sunshine with this Cricut vinyl project!
Make your next scrapbook even more personalised, using your Cricut machine and adhesive vinyl to create a cover like no other!
Brighten up your kitchen windowsill or perhaps a loved one's mantelpiece with this personalised vase, quick and easy to make at home with your Cricut machine.