Owning a Cricut machine is an excellent way to enjoy craft time with kids. This machine is an excellent way to encourage your child’s imagination and expand their creativity from coloring to hands-on Craft projects.
While the Cricut software may be a little difficult for younger children, you can work hand in hand with your child to develop a fun weekly craft for kids project using your Cricut machine.
There are many things you can create using your Cricut machine. Since there are so many Cricut accessories on the market, I developed my own list of must-have Cricut accessories to get you started.
Below you’ll find a list of 20 accessories that will help you make the most beautiful home décor items, custom hoodies, and t-shirts as well as other crafty items to sell on Etsy or give as a gift to family and friends.
Which Cricut to buy for beginners?
If you don’t have a Cricut yet then you’re truly missing out on having a machine that helps take your crafty imagination from the mind to material. The Cricut Explore Air 2 is most often recommended as the best Cricut to buy for beginners.
Having a way to cut fabric, make your own home décor pieces, and custom t-shirts for any occasion is an excellent way to save money on things you’d otherwise spend money on. If you’re thinking about buying a Cricut for beginners, please do start with the Cricut Explore Air 2.
What Cricut accessories do I need?
Now that I’ve shared what Cricut to buy for beginners, it’s time to shop Cricut accessories you need. Below you’ll find an extensive list of must-have Cricut accessories to get your crafting done using Cricut in no time.
Cricut Tools, Mint Basic SetCricut Tools Bundle Beginner Cricut Guide, Vinyl Pack, Basic Tools and Cricut Explore Fine Point PensCraft Weeding Tools Set – Craft Weeding Tools with Flannelette Bag for Vinyl by SWISSELITE (9 PCS)Original Sharpie Adapter Set for Cricut (Explore Air, Explore Air 2, and Maker) by MW Precision DesignsCricut StandardGrip Cutting 12×12 3 PackNICOGENA Dust Cover for Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, 3 Pockets for Cricut Tools Accessories, Scratch-Resistant, Water-Resistance, Grey20 Pcs Replacement Blades for Cricut Explore Air 2 Vinyl Cutting Machines – 30,45 ,60 Degree Cutting Blades for Cricut (20)Yarwo Carrying Bag for Cricut Explore Air (Air 2), Cricut Maker, Tote Bag Travel Bag Compatible with Cricut Explore Accessories and Supplies,Watermelon RedCricut Ultimate Fine Point Pen Set, 30 Pack, AssortedYarwo Carrying Bag for Cricut Accessories, Organizer Case for Cricut Pen Set and Basic Tool Set Storage, Purple Color, Bag OnlyPermanent Adhesive Backed Vinyl Sheets by EZ Craft USA – 12Cricut Explore Air 2 MintCricut Maker, ChampagneCricut EasyPress 2 – Heat Press Machine For T Shirts and HTV Vinyl Projects, Mint, 12Cricut Easy Press Mini – Heat Press Machine For T Shirts and Small HTV Vinyl Projects, RaspberryCricut Standard Grip Mat, 12Cricut EasyPress Mat, Protective Heat-Resistant Mat for Heat Press Machines and HTV and Iron On Projects, [12ArtBin 6864AS Vinyl Storage Rack, Stores 12 Vinyl Rolls, White
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