Whether you are in the market for a digital cutting machine or you just bought your first machine, you might be wondering what kinds of crafts you can make with a Cricut Maker. I call the Maker the workhorse of all Cricut machines because it can DO SO MUCH! I have had mine for a few years now, and I haven’t come close to testing all of its possibilities!
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WHAT KIND OF CRAFTS CAN YOU MAKE WITH A CRICUT MAKER?
The projects listed below are all projects I have made myself with my own Cricut machine, so I know for certain that they work! Along with a brief description of the project, I will list what Cricut tools and accessories are needed for each of these Cricut projects.
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PAPER CRAFTS
Layered Cards
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
I simply love the look of multi-layered cards. They take a bit longer to cut than the new Insert Card designs, but the final look is so special. I made this card for Mother’s Day, but it would be beautiful as a wedding or anniversary card too!
Cricut Insert Cards
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock
Yes, you CAN cut Cricut Joy insert-style cards with the Maker, you just need the right SVG file. My tutorial will show you just how to do it.
Shaped Koala Card
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Tool or Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
If standard rectangle cards are too boring for your purposes, your Cricut Maker can cut darling shaped cards as well. I found this koala and baby card in Cricut Design Space, and I just adore it.
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Foil Cardstock – Foil Iron-on – Cricut EasyPress
Of course, you can use your Cricut Maker for other paper crafts other than cards. I had always had trouble making paper medallions because I don’t have the patience to fold them properly. The scoring wheel tool for the Cricut Maker did all the work for me!
PARTY SUPPLIES
Scrapbook Paper Party Hats
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Light Grip Mat – Weeding Tools
Earlier this year I did a whole series on how to use your Cricut Maker and a pad of scrapbook paper to make all the decorations for your next party. These super cute party hats were made with my Maker.
Paper Straw Toppers
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Light Grip Mat – Weeding Tools
Add some color and fun to the top of party straws with paper flags. You can cut out dozens of them in no time with a Cricut Maker.
Scrapbook Paper Circle Garland
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Light Grip Mat – Weeding Tools
The quickest and easiest way to add color and movement to your party decorations is with a circle garland. Again, the Maker makes it so easy.
Paper Cupcake Wrappers
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Light Grip Mat – Weeding Tools
I gave store-bought cupcakes a homemade touch with custom cupcake wrappers. Nobody needs to know how easy they were to make!
Pillow Favor Boxes
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Tool or Scoring Wheel – Light Grip Mat – Weeding Tools
Send your guests home with a little party favor with simple pillow boxes. When sized properly, these are also great for giving gift cards.
Acetate Favor Box
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Foiled Acetate
One of the many specialty materials that the Maker can handle is acetate. I had fun playing with some clear foiled acetate to make a super cute gift box with a design from Design Space.
HOLIDAY DECOR
Halloween Luminaries
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Permanent Foil Vinyl – Transfer Tape
These spooky luminaries were made with adhesive vinyl and a Cricut. If you use removable vinyl, you can repurpose the jars after Halloween is over.
Christmas Cookie Tray
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Permanent Vinyl – Transfer Tape
I have an inexpensive plastic tray a holiday makeover with my Maker. If you use dishwasher safe decoupage over the vinyl, you can even throw the tray in the dishwasher!
Snowman Ornament Gifts
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Permanent Vinyl – Transfer Tape
I made these darling snowmen filled with bath soaking salts for my kids’ music teachers for Christmas. This is a fun Cricut craft that your kids can help you make.
Christmas Ornament
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Foil Vinyl – Transfer Tape
The Cricut Maker is great for personalizing home decor items like Christmas ornaments.
HOME DECOR
Paper Succulent Arrangement
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Tool or Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
I am notoriously bad at keeping plants alive, so I used my Cricut Maker to create an arrangement of paper succulents that will never die!
Framed Teacher Art
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
I love to give personalized teacher gifts (you will see two others in this list). I would never be able to cut out this beautiful artwork by hand, but my Maker did it all for me!
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
People are always amazed that these pineapples are actually made of paper and not metal! All the cutting and scoring with done with my Cricut. All I had to do was assemble.
Reverse Canvas Art
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Stainless Foil Vinyl – Transfer Tape
Reverse canvases are still very trendy. I hopped on the bandwagon with a quick and easy foil vinyl version thanks to my Cricut.
Vinyl and Resin Sign
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Permanent Vinyl – Transfer Tape
For this cute pineapple sign, I encased the vinyl in resin to give it a beautiful sheen and protect the vinyl from wear and tear.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Foil Flower Zipper Pouch
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Foil Iron-on – EasyPress
I have personalized SO MANY bags with my Cricut Maker. I gave this plain makeup bag a quick makeover with foil iron-on.
Favorite Things Tote Bag
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Foil Iron-on – EasyPress
Make a list of your friend’s favorite things, cut them out of vinyl, and iron them onto a tote bag for a one-of-a-kind gift!
Leather Earrings
Cricut Maker – Deep Point Blade or Knife Blade – Strong Grip Mat – Genuine Leather
With the Maker’s Adaptive Tool Kit, you can use specialty blades to cut thick material like genuine leather. I used my Maker to create these beautiful feather earrings earlier this year.
Infusible Ink T-shirt
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Infusible Ink Sheets – EasyPress
If you haven’t played with Infusible Ink yet, you will love it. Your Cricut Maker both cuts the Infusible Ink sheets and writes with the pens to create custom shirts, coasters, totes, and more.
Glitter Easter Tote Bag
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Glitter Iron-on – EasyPress
The Maker cuts through tougher vinyl, like glitter vinyl, with no issues. This tote bag was perfect for Easter Egg hunts!
HANDMADE GIFTS
Personalized Koozies
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – SportFlex Vinyl – EasyPress – Cricut Access
I have made several different personalized koozies with my Maker. I like to use the SportFlex iron-on because it stretches so well, but Everyday Iron-on works too.
Mother’s Day Pampering Gift
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Transfer Tape
Jazz up a water bottle as part of a gift to pamper Grandma, the bride-to-be, or a new mom!
Paper Flower Corsage
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
Don’t want your corsage to wilt during your special day? Use the Maker to create a beautiful paper flower corsage that your giftee can keep forever!
Flower Gift Boxes
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Tool or Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cricut Access
A well-packaged present will take your gift to the next level. The design for these flower boxes can be found in Design Space.
Up Too Late Mug
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Outdoor Vinyl – Transfer Tape
Make your morning mug say whatever you want it to with adhesive vinyl. I’ve personalized so many mugs with this method!
Cookie Gift Box
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Scoring Wheel – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Cardstock – Cricut Access
Make sure none of your baked goods are broken in transport by making a pretty cookie box out of scrapbook paper!
Awesome Teacher Mug
Cricut Maker – Fine Point Blade – Standard Grip Mat – Weeding Tools – Outdoor Vinyl – Transfer Tape
Your kids’ teachers work so hard. Give them a personalized gift they will love to use.
I hope these Cricut project ideas have given you some idea of what the Cricut Maker can cut and what projects you can make with one of these amazing machines. I am finding new uses for mine every day, so I am so thankful to have it in my bag of tricks. Which of these Cricut Maker crafts would you want to make?
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