21 Crazy Easy Beginner Cricut Projects for You To Try (2024)

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October 16, 2020May 10, 2022

You will find a nice variety of ideas among these 21 Beginner Cricut Projects to help you learn to use your Cricut cutting machine.

Beginner Cricut Projects List

If you are new to using your Cricut cutting machine, you will find some nice tutorials to help you get over the fear of learning how to use the Cricut. These are all beginner projects.

You will learn how to apply vinyl to wood, use infusible ink, make your own t-shirt designs, make paper flowers, create your own home decor, craft a personalized gift, enhance a plain pocketbook (so clever), make a seasonal banner, make your own pantry labels (LOVE this!), make a fun birthday banner or a cake topper, and don’t miss the Halloween decorated dishes! So many ideas you can actually use.

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Tips for Getting Started With Your Cricut

As much as you want to just go make something, it’s best to learn a few things first.

First, go follow Cricut on YouTube where you will find tons of very helpful videos. Begin at the beginning by watching the Design Space for Beginners video. It’s right here below for ya.

Next, choose your first project. All of these are good beginner Cricut projects with easy to follow tutorials. I made the Autumn coffee mugs using Dollar Tree blank mugs. Be sure to check that one out.

Some projects, like making pantry labels will only require the vinyl. You would be adding the labels to containers you already own. See how great your Cricut is going to be around the house!

Now, make a list of the supplies you will need for your project and either go make the purchases or order them online.

Where To Find Cricut Blanks and Supplies

A great place to find blanks is Dollar Tree. You can shop Dollar Tree online and pick up in store which is a wise thing to do since things disappear so fast at Dollar Tree.

Shop Dollar Tree

Cricut is always having a sale so don’t count their site out. Many times their sale prices beat the craft store sale prices, you have to check.

Shop Cricut

Do you enjoy going into the store and looking at things so you can pick them up and check it out? Me too, sometimes. Michael’s has an entire row dedicated to Cricut. Watch for sales!

Shop Michael’s

Fall Cricut Projects - Mini Cutting Board for Fall Decor!

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Make this cute mini cutting board with a FREE fall SVG file to display in your kitchen or on a farmhouse tiered tray!This Fall Cricut craft is super easy, so it’s also a great fall craft to make and sell!

Make This Easy Autumn Mug As A Beginner Cricut Project

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Set the mood for Fall in your kitchen by making yourself a couple of cute Autumn coffee mugs. These adorable coffee mugs are a beginner Cricut project made using Dollar Store Mugs and the right vinyl. Getting three colors in one design is much easier than you think.

Make DIY Totes with Cricut Infusible Ink

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How to use Cricut infusible ink to make these awesome reusable totes plus a few Cricut tote bag ideas to create your own.

DIY Football Party Treat Bags with Cricut Explore

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If you’re hosting a party and serving popcorn, you need these DIY Football Treat Bags! I made 3 different styles: a football, a playbook, and a 20-yard line. Instead of drawing each one by hand, I made them using myCricut Explore Air™ 2 machine!

Cricut Foil Iron-On Vinyl Tee

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Super simple and so much fun! Heat transfer vinyl tee shirts are quick to make and showcase how customizable having a Cricut can be!

Cricut Explore Air 2 Birthday Card Cutout Tutorial

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Make an easy cutout birthday card that is perfect as a first project.

How to Make Paper Flowers

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Making paper flowers with a Cricut is a super easy project. All you need is the right card stock, Cricut tools, the best glue for the project and, of course, a Cricut! Follow this easy tutorial.

Reverse Stencil – B4 and Afters -using Dollar Tree contact paper

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Easy tutorial to make an expensive looking piece of home decor. A nice pairing of Dollar Store and Cricut crafting for the home.

Make a Wood Sign Using Cricut Stencil Vinyl

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An easy to understand step by step tutorial to make your own stencil using vinyl and make a fun sign for your home decor.

DIY Gift for Mom: Knock Out Name Sign

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Use your Cricut to make a simple, easy and personalized gift for Mom that she will cherish forever.

Leopard Print Bag Makeover with Cricut Joy

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Makeover a plain bag with a hint of leopard print. This easy iron-on vinyl project takes only a few minutes to make, and will upgrade a thrift shop find into a trendy leopard print bag.

Updated Wooden Doorbell Cover with Vinyl Monogram {Thanks to Cricut Explore Air}

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A unique and clever way to hide a big ugly door bell in a pretty way. Simple Vinyl project and easy to follow tutorial.

Framed Paper Peony Flowers with Cricut

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With Mother’s Day around the corner we thought it would be the perfect time to make our mom something featuring her favorite things: flowers! We know she’ll love theseframed paper peony flowers, cut with our Cricut Maker.

Quick and Easy Felt Happy Fall Banner

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Celebrate fall with this simple felt fall banner that you can make in just a few minutes with the new Cricut Maker. An easy way to add a bit of fall decorations to your home.

Personalize Your T-shirt with Heat Transfer Vinyl

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Okay, fellow crafters, who loves glitter asmuch as I do!? As much as I love it, it can get very messy very fast if you’re not careful. That’s why I love glitter vinyl so much. You get all the sparkle and shine and none of the mess.

How To Make Pretty Pantry Labels With Cricut Vinyl

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Pantry organization isn’t complete without pretty pantry labels! You can create these DIY labels using your Cricut and vinyl. Customize the size, font, and color to fit any container in your kitchen!

DIY Frozen 2 Birthday Banner with Cricut

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Using a Frozen 2 scrapbook pad of paper, I was able to make this super cute DIY Frozen 2 Birthday Banner. It’s perfect for a Frozen 2 themed party.

How To Make Coasters With Cricut Joy Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets

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The inspirational coasters I made are great for gifting or keeping in your work space! The best part? TheseInfusible Ink™ coastersare simple to make – even for beginners! I used thetutorial on the Cricut help site, plus the little knowledge of the Cricut Joy I had.