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New to Cricut Maker? No problem! Below you will find tips that I learned as I made my first sample projects in Cricut Design Space for our Cricut Maker. I found the Cricut Reddit community to be helpful.
Cricut Maker - Getting Started
Cricut Maker - Getting Started
Click here for beginner video tutorials directly from Cricut.
Inspiration
Inspiration
Most of the education-related inspiration I found online was specifically targeted toward the elementary classroom; however, this one elementary teacher's story from the Cricut website was just too good not to share! And her use of the Cricut in the classroom seems like it could transcend grade levels.
Read how Nancy Ross incorporated her Cricut into the curriculum.
Design Space Tips
Design Space Tips
These are just a couple of important reminders I give students when I instruct them on how to use Design Space software. I would add that Color Sync (tab in the upper right) is important when specifically creating a design to be cut on one piece of vinyl. I always recommend a single vinyl project for a beginner's first attempt.
Original Design Tips
Original Design Tips
If this is your first time creating your own design in Cricut Design Space, try to create something with the fewest number of cuts possible. If there are a lot of intricate cuts, there is a greater chance of your design ripping.
Click here for video tutorials from Cricut on how to better use Design Space software, including how best to create your own design.
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