Cricut Christmas!~~!

Starting Christmas with a Cricut Machine~!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Many received a Cricut this year and like many other years, may leave it in the box because they are too afraid to use it. This post is to provide a quick read and get you started, so, LET'S GO!!!

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CRICUT QUICK START BEGINNER’S GUIDE

Just Got a Cricut Machine, where do I start?

Getting a Cricut machine can be fun, but a lot of time not understanding the machine can cause frustration. This guide will go through the basics to get started and sharing basic/simple knowledge for success including a few small projects.

1.       Take the machine out of the box. Make sure there is 12 inches behind the

machine for material to feed through and not hit the wall.

2.       Register your machine by going to www.cricut.com/setup and follow the steps on

screen

a. Note: this may activate your one month free subscription to use all the

functionality on in design space. Any projects saved will require payment once

subscription is over. Some trademark images will still have a price even with

subscription.  

b. If it ask you for Bluetooth password, it’s 0000

3.       If the machine is a Joy, Joy Xtra, Explore 3, Maker 3, or venture and you are

using SMART material (it will say SMART on the box) you do not need a mat if

you did not cut the backing; white sheet material is on)

Some quick read tips before you start

Machine is now set up. Here are some quick tips you should know to not waste material.

1.       Cardstock (recollection brand from Michael’s) is the most affordable to learn your machine and software.

2.       You can gather some old t-shirts to practice pressing on htv (heat transfer vinyl known as iron on) on shirts. Make sure you see the fiber come through. If using a house hold iron, make sure it doesn’t have the auto shut off function and set it to the highest setting with no steam. (Be sure to protect your ironing surface. It is recommended that you get an easy press pad.

First use a lint roller to remove any lint or dust before applying your project.

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3.       When unsure if the cut will be successful, you remove the blade with the housing and see how clamp b moves. Ex: if you wanted a circle for a sticker and not cutting out every little letter,  you can use this method to confirm it’s done right

4.       Decal projects using Adhesive vinyl – best on glass, works on some plastic and will not work on silicone. Make sure to clean the surface with rubbing alcohol

Depending on your machine, this link shows you the different mats for your machine

https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009373414-Which-mats-can-I-use-with-my-Cricut-machine#joy

Where can I get free designs or fonts and how do I use the special characters?

How to use special characters https://youtu.be/I-tLwX3aJeU 

Select OTF, double click and install. Have your cricut design space closed and when it reopens it will be under system font.

• www.Dafont.com (this is for personal use). Some fonts may mirror trademarked fonts, even if you pay for it, you can’t use it for sale. I would look up and understand copyright/trademark if this is a side gig for you to make money.

• https://fontbundles.net/rel=XtMPY8 (aff link) this is for free fonts for commercial use (you can grab stuff and use it for sale when you decide selling.

• https://designbundles.net/rel=XtMPY8 (aff link) for free designs for commercial use.

• https://www.creativefabrica.com/ref/207586/ (aff link) for designs, fonts and print then cut graphics for commercial use

Knowing the basics of Design Space (pics are on google doc)

Find out more here: https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/9503908902551-Using-Combine-Slice-and-Weld-to-create-new-shapes-in-Design-Space Check out the good examples on the website.

References:

Check out the different types of machine - https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/categories/26803523885335-Cutting-Machines

What materials can your machine cut - https://cricut.com/compare

Getting organized!

It's been a long time since I've written and one of the reason is because I am not sure if I should redirect my weblinks to ilovehandmadestuff.com or craftingwithangie.com.

I've been putting a lot of thoughts on organizations such as my handles on social media and my space. Particular, how do I handles and/or my home office and supplies and what link makes it easy for people to remember and return easier.

I spent the weeks deciding and cleaning up my computer, my website and also my home. Today we had a yard sale and anything I haven't used for 5 years, I tried to get rid of. Decluttering seems hard, but after it's gone and you see more space, it seems to provide the mind more clarity. There's still a lot to go through, but I can't seem to let certain things go at 1 or 2 dollars and i felt like it would be better if it was sold online. Dealing with shipping, however is hard. I can't wait to see if I will have more craft time after everything is completed and done. :)

A New Cricut Cutie COLOR!!

this year cricut surprised us with two new color that really wow me. Today as I am wiring, cricut just released this platinum blue cutie! It makes me wanna give it a little MIC!

Here you can watch my unboxing video, but if you chase after the cutie and wanna order first, check out my links below!

https://youtu.be/BA7yxbiDPys

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