Cricut Explore Air 2 For Beginners + Review + Basics + Fun Home Decor Projects

If you're a total beginner to Cricut Explore Air 2 here's everything you need to know about it and cricut in general to get started. In this video I go over all the cricut basics! A complete quide, perfect for beginners. You'll learn about basic cricut functions. Materials the Cricut Explore Air 2 can cut, score and draw on, A quick and easy how to set up cricut design space on your desktop and phone! I also review the cricut explore air 2 and talk about what I've learned that impressed me. I added snippets of DIY cricut home decor projects I've made. Let me know if you want full tutorials for the projects I featured. I hope you find this cricut video helpful :) and the projects give you great ideas to get started with.
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[@donnathomas2675]

Thank you so much for CLEARLY explaining the connection setup and how to use the machine! I haven’t bought a machine because other videos had me so confused, I thought it would just become another large, dust-collecting paper weight. After watching this video, I actually think I can do this!!

[@zoekaufman7026]

I am the same way - I want to make so many stickers but never understood what I could do with this piece of tech - now my sewing project pile is growing from this as well as all the printable things and cutting projects . Your step by step is empowering me to load my machine up and try !

[@mrs.latoyamelvin652]

Thank you for going step by step, now my nerves are down & I'm excited to give this a try, you helped me feel ready & confident. GOD BLESS YOU!

[@kuuipobird]

Thank you for making an easy to understand video. I bought my cricut off my granddaughter a year ago and haven't used it yet bc it is so intimidating for me. This video has me excited to start now. I am leading crafts in VBS this year and have a couple crafts that would be perfect with this machine. Again thank you.

[@rayray637143]

Yes, full tutorials please! This was video was great. I just got a cricut air 2 and am super excited to try it

[@SavedwithGrace]

I can’t thank you enough!! I’m working on Graduation invitations and this has help so much!!!

[@chevelle_2278]

You are truly amazing. I understand my cricut so much better. You went into every detail and question I had. Again thank you ❤

[@alejandrasolis-perez438]

Would love to see a video on how you make the candle wraps!!! Such cute ideas!!

[@joywinnett6192]

Yes please just starting and these look good for beginners

[@laylajalanbo883]

I watched a couple of videos on KZbin about getting started with the Cricut and this was by far the best one. Thank you for this very helpful, clear video and for making the Cricut feel less intimidating!

[@diylilyardor3435]

I'm so happy to hear this! thank you for letting me know.

[@tammyscrudato8580]

My Cricut air 2 will be here Friday. I can’t wait and it is my First Cricut so I truly need all the help I can get. Yes please provide all the helpful videos you can. I’m sure there are lots of us out there who really need your help. God Bless 🤗

[@diylilyardor3435]

Tammy I have a feeling you're going to fall in love with your new cricut machine 😬😃. Happy to hear this video was helpful. Just shared a new video about the materials the explore air 2 can cut.. you might find that one helpful too :) . Happy Crafting! God bless you too :D

[@yolandagarza4215]

Thank you for going step by step, Will try my cricket !

[@lauraalegaux7830]

thank you so much for this video it's so helpful and understanding and super easy to follow the step by step you explained

[@diylilyardor3435]

Hi😊, I hope you're doing well. Here's a video about my first experience with cricut. I've been wanting to try this for about 2 years 🙈 It's definitely a game changer and I can't wait to make christmas gifts, more pillow covers and some home decor for my office. I hope you find this helpful 😬!

[@sydneywaugh2591]

Hi

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

I can totally relate, I've always wanted to have a cricut but haven't spent the money!

[@diylilyardor3435]

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog GURLL! I can't wait for you to try it. Maybe a b-day gift 🙈😬. I'm obsessed! Also didn't realize it was so versatile.

[@diylilyardor3435]

@@sydneywaugh2591 hi :)

[@JLanetMusic]

This is the best video I’ve seen so far! Thank you

[@kishaphillips3129]

I loved your video and it made me what to explore more with more cricut air 2, I wish you could linked the items you used to take the guess work out of looking for them like the hydrographic material and the invisible Ink love those but would love a step by step and upload my own images I have a PC

[@Tarakothari]

Thank you for this tutorial. IT IS SO WELL DONE. I feel super confident about getting an explorer and to begin using it.

[@diylilyardor3435]

I'm so happy to hear you found this video helpful! YOU GOT THIS!

[@denisethistlewaitesuitnsne923]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your tutorial is exactly what I needed to get started!!

[@diylilyardor3435]

YAY!! I'm so happy to hear you found this helpful 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@angelarenas1256]

Thanks Lily 🤙 I just got my cricut Air 2 can’t wait to use it 🙏

[@diylilyardor3435]

You got this 🙌🏻

[@supersavage2512]

Thank you for that this is going to be my first time making T-Shirts

[@annatovchigrechko739]

Love this! I have an Explore Air but it’s been collecting dust, haven’t had time to craft.

[@diylilyardor3435]

GURLLL 😬👏you should make some crafts! I've been having a blast with my cricut 😃 just completed a handful of home decor projects. Can't wait to share them :)

[@haydeedelarosa6475]

Love, love this video, can you share the image you use for your idle wrap, I'm in love with this idea and don't have any idea where find this type of images

[@KimberlyGammonGerald]

This was a great video. Thank you for giving me a base to start with. I am so excited to make new things.

[@diylilyardor3435]

Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions.

[@juliebleyenberg5925]

Wonderful video! Love the lace candle wrap! Can you please direct me where to locate the template for such a beautiful piece? Thank you!

[@jdzjane]

I've had a Cricut for over 2 years now. I have not used it a single time because I was scared to use it! You made it seem so easy. Thanks for this video. I think i might try it out now.

[@diylilyardor3435]

Oh my gosh girl! I totally get it. You should go for it. It's definitely wayyy easier than it looks☺️

[@cfran1015]

Love that pillow

[@diylilyardor3435]

Thank you Collette 🤗

[@flavarz]

How does the cricut machine know which areas to cut out on your own design for candle wraps? Do you highlight certain areas a particulat colour? Sorry if i missed that oart in your tute. Thanks for sharing though... these seems like such a good investment.

[@ev868]

Your videos are so great, they're the first that I actuality wanted to watch entirely. Btw, may I ask where did you get that candle wrap template? I can't find anything close to it.

[@dotbair232]

You've been the most helpful so far. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@diylilyardor3435]

Thank you Dot I'm happy to hear that :D

[@SPOKENWORDZ1970]

Gave you a thumbs up just for the thumbnail :) I am obsessed with my new cricuit I gifted myself as a self love gift

[@diylilyardor3435]

AWE thanks :D :D LOVE IT! It's the best kind of gift!

[@Calling_All_Elements]

I love the candle wraps you made! Can you do a tutorial bog that one please!

[@losheilahb]

Just ran across your video/channel and wanted to say I love it here 😂🤗

[@diylilyardor3435]

HI there! Thanks for stopping by! So happy to here you loved it!

[@patriciamiller3028]

Thank you for help.

[@kristinakulikovskaya4840]

Love love love this!! Never knew it’d be this simple! Definitely looking into getting one in the near future ❤️

[@diylilyardor3435]

YAY! Girl I'm so happy to hear this! Can't wait for you to get yours. 😊🤗

[@ladybug123d]

Thank you for sharing…What side did you use for the pillow?

[@thardes45]

Thank you for the great tutorial, helped me a lot get started

[@diylilyardor3435]

You welcome! I'm so happy to hear it was helpful :D

[@averildaniels7479]

Soooo cool. I love your hygge pillow.

[@diylilyardor3435]

Thank you!! 😊

[@tiffanylogan9201]

Would love a tutorial of the candle wraps, those are perfect for my wedding. I was going to use lace and twine or burlap around the lace but I love this idea way better as it is the perfect table topper/gift for my guests because they can reuse the wrap!!! Would love your help!!!

[@benedictsincere7366]

Pro trick: watch movies on Flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies these days.

[@holdenkylo6859]

@Benedict Sincere definitely, been using flixzone} for years myself =)

[@lorettaperry5146]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Yes I love this video! Please make more for us. I was getting ready to send my critcut back until I watched your video. Please make some for KZbin.

[@Trebushea]

Have you been able to get it up and running? :) I found it very intimidating at first but I slowly worked my way up and 4 years later I am making Cricut tutorials myself so it does get easier 💕 happy crafting!

[@diylilyardor3435]

YAY! I'm so so happy to hear this was helpful and glad you kept your cricut. AWESOME NEWS! I have two videos planned using my cricut that I'll be doing very soon.

[@simplethings.2441]

Easy peasy,thank you!

[@diylilyardor3435]

You're welcome! Glad to hear it was helpful

[@KennyJavier]

HI, how do you make word definition poster or where you get it from?

[@nicoladecsernatony8628]

Hi where could I get a candle sleeve like yours they are fab x

[@YaBoyCruz96]

Very informational. Will have to follow. Hopefully you can break down each one so I can get an indepth view. Thank you

[@diylilyardor3435]

Glad you liked it! Thank you:D I'll have to try and add more instructions for those. It's been a busy month might take a bit. sorry :(

[@free2bmejay403]

Hi that was very helpful and you taught me well. I would like to know how cricket called you to test out their product. And do you do this with other products ? do you get to keep them I would like to have a job like this can you help me out advertising products and keeping them

[@tineygerm301]

Hi, what machine are you using for the heat transfer please?

[@canishablock3459]

Great Video, how did you do the pillow cover ?

[@tiffanymcewan6937]

would love to see a video on how to do the pillows and a tshirt

[@nadiahazimeh9448]

Where did you get the iron you used on the pillow.. is that the same machine or a separate item?

[@sydneysandre8631]

How well does the print wash on clothes? Does it peel?

[@angelbelieves7496]

Amazon Treasure Trunk just offered me one of these in Mint for $179. I’d love to have one although I know NOTHING about how to use it.

[@hanniegrace4449]

Just one question... Do you only use the mat once???

[@tbovell1146]

I have card stock. What do you recommend

[@nadines2926]

Hi! First of all - AMAZING VIDEO! You do it really easy to understand!! Thank you. I have 2x question: 1.) How is the machine called to ‚heat/put’ the cut on shirt? 2.) Where did you buy the amazing holographic ‚paper‘ to put on shirt? 3.) can you wash the shirts normally? how long stays the holographic design? Thanks in advance☺️

[@diylilyardor3435]

Thank you so much Nadine I'm so glad you liked the video. 1.The heat machine is called and Easy Press 2. Joanns and micheals have it in stores. You can also find it on cricut.com - cricut.com/en_us/cutting-materials/material-type/holographic-vinyl.html 3. When you buy the vinyl it'll mention how long the vinyl should last and how to wash it. Most vinyl I haven't noticed coming off from regular washing :) It's been holding up really well.

[@hakamsoufan]

good work

[@sandramaciver6324]

Thank you

[@hayleybarnes2077]

Did you have tovpay extra for the programme

[@marciajones9759]

I am going to get one eventually..

[@diylilyardor3435]

I think you'll love it Marcia😊

[@agntamiko27]

What kind of heat press is that?

[@evelynquinones7683]

I feel so intimidated, I just got my cricut.I have no clue how to begin even though I am so excited for getting it as a xmas gift. I have no computer nor an iphone.... I do have a notebook samsung phone and a tablet... OMG I really need help. I am not save with tecnology.... HELP

[@Trebushea]

I was intimidated at first also but I started off with one super simple project (a decal for my Cricut) I just typed my name onto it haha and then I worked my way up from there 💕

[@evelynquinones7683]

@@Trebushea omg I just developed all.my photos from my tablet since I had no storage left to download the cricut app.... now let me see how I can get with it..sooooo nervous 😓

[@Trebushea]

@@evelynquinones7683 best of luck 💕 there also might be some really helpful KZbin videos on how to do it on the tablet if you get stuck on how to :)

[@evelynquinones7683]

@@Trebushea Thank you, I am ways watching the videos, love it.

[@Trebushea]

@@evelynquinones7683 I agree! KZbin videos are so helpful! I am a visual learner forsure so I love being able to see each step explained and shown hahah Hopefully you will be able to start crafting soon!

[@sharonakovan1868]

Hi do you have to weed this design? Or you just pull it off the mat? Also is this a ready made design or cricut how do i find it ? Love thidMm

[@chelseagareau6771]

what kind of paper did you use for the infusible Ink Markers to be able to transfer on some thing like glass like that

[@diylilyardor3435]

I used regular printer paper

[@lashannabuck7291]

I'm getting ready to throw mine out please someone tell me to fix the layers where there's only one!! I use mine to make stencils because I cut wood. Please help.

[@ArkticWulf]

in my steps to cut something out it is asking me to choose a printer, and i can not do anything due to this, how would i solve?

[@diylilyardor3435]

I your printer doesn't pop up in the option make sure it's turned on and plugged into your computer it should automatically find it. :) Let me know if you have anymore questions

[@welcome2mylyfe623]

Am I able to use an iron for things like the pillow if I don’t have the Cricut easy press?

[@diylilyardor3435]

I've seen folks use an iron before. I'm sure it would work just as good. Maybe try google?

[@Trebushea]

I used an iron for the first 4 years until I could afford an easypress (I still use the iron sometimes) just making sure to put a lot of pressure with the iron and not hold the iron on one spot for too long without moving it or it might melt/burn the material or vinyl. :) I use wax baking paper between my image I cut and my iron to protect it better :) hope that helps! 💕

[@AucklandMs]

can you use an actual iron for the iron-on prints

[@lorettacasaceli]

Yes I have seen an iron being used on the iron on vinyl, it worked fine 🙂

[@thekokoshow2191]

How did u get that full image on the pillow

[@diylilyardor3435]

I wrote all the words out using the text option and to make it one piece for cutting I made sure to highlight all my words and choose attach option. This makes it one whole piece instead of cutting each word scattered. Hope this makes sense. Let me know if you have anymore questions.

[@tanyayantsen4788]

My kids seen the video they keep asking when I’m gonna get one of those circut machines. It looks supper easy to use. We can’t wait to get one of them and do some diy’s with my kids

[@diylilyardor3435]

LOL🤣 That's too cute! I'm glad to hear this❤️ . Yes I was pretty surprised myself. It sure is easy to use. Exceeded all my expectations. Can't wait for you to try it😁👏🏻.

[@cathihatlestad7659]

Your adorable, thank you for the help . I'm old & didn't grow up with this technology. You're going waaaay to fast , could you please slow down ? I'm new to Cricut , like 3 days new .

[@diylilyardor3435]

Thank you Cathi, I'm sorry about that. I don't realize it's fast because I rewatch the video like a hundred times while editing so it gets boring fast😬😂 It's usually not until a year later or someone mentions it that I realize it's too fast :( . thanks for letting me know I'll keep that in mind. Welcome to cricut by the way! It's one of my favorite things to craft with! If you ever have any questions let me know I'd love to help if I can. :D BEST wishes :D

[@savannahkirby1960]

Do you have to have a computer or can you use your phone to use a cricuit?

[@Trebushea]

You can use a tablet or smartphone as well :) there is a Bluetooth option for the Cricut if you need also 💕 hope that helps!

[@diylilyardor3435]

You can do it using your phone. If you have an iphone I share how I set it up to make projects from my iphone in this video.

[@tbovell1146]

what is the material you used for the candles?

[@diylilyardor3435]

Just brushed cardstock that cricut sells

[@tbovell1146]

Ok. I have an iPad , would it work if I download the design space in my iPad and iPhone?

[@JuliannFlavin]

Set to “custom?” Not vinyl???

[@karenpriscilapalominoperez5666]

Hi how much did you pay and where can I get it?

[@diylilyardor3435]

The cricut machine? I have the explore air 2 it's around $200. You can get it at local craft stores like Michaels & Hobby lobby or on amazon. Here's the one I have - amzn.to/3kFw3V7

[@abdellaouistdiy5889]

كم أريد اشتراءها و تجربتهت

[@danasandouka1687]

Do i have to pay for the design space ?

[@diylilyardor3435]

I'm pretty sure it's free to design your own stuff on but, if you want to use stuff from their library it cost money.

[@danasandouka1687]

@@diylilyardor3435 on their website a monthly or yearly payment i have to do.

[@TheLuckyone30]

Really great video and information, just a tip please slow down haha

[@diylilyardor3435]

Thank you. NOTED :D :D

[@abdellaouistdiy5889]

Si easy

[@adielaajouhaar9361]

I don't have a apple mac or i phone normal android and good dell pc

[@CookieMonsterBabe123]

Mine doesn’t let me connect to anything :( just wasted $300

[@diylilyardor3435]

OH NO! are you trying to connect to an ipad or desktop?

[@brownmelvin4750]

I’m still lost

[@JuliannFlavin]

There’s SO MUCH missing from this video.

[@donnamccauley8626]

You have a lot of good information but you talk a little fast so makes it hard to keep up.

[@alethreid8878]

I'm still lost becuz u r going way too fast