CRICUT FOR CARDMAKING: 5 Easy Beginner Tutorials

[@perronedesigns]

I have had my Cricut for about 3 years...just found you and I have to say, YOU have become my favorite!!!

[@carolvanhoosier4415]

I’ve just bought the Maker and was so happy to discover your KZbin! The others I’ve checked were all about vinyl and fabric. When I did the unboxing and accompanying KZbin I wound up frustrated but you’ve given me a lot of confidence. And I’m happy to see that many of the techniques are similar to Adobe Illustrator. At 82, I don’t have the energy to start from scratch. I’m a card maker and plan to do original work but let the Cricut do more of the mundane, or repetitive work. I’d wondered if I’d made a mistake but you’ve encouraged me. Thank you so much!😊

[@friedapartlow]

If you're reading this, please don't let people upset you please come back you have so many fans and I'm just one of many we miss you so much and have learned a lot from you 🥰🤗HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[@carrie5260]

I’ve had my Cricket Explore Air 2 about two years now. One of the best tips I’ve learned is to place different colors of paper in different areas of the mat. For example, you couple put purple in the left upper corner for cutting a flower, yellow in the right upper corner for cutting out the flower centers, green in the left lower corner for leaves, and black in the right lower corner for cutting out text. Every time the machine tells you to unload your mat, you do. Then reload the same mat rather than loading a new mat. You just have to be sure to move your images to the appropriate corners when you’re preparing to cut in the “mat” portion of design space. Some of Crickets images use many different colors. You can easily use all four corners of a couple mats when cutting out an image like a “dressed” teddy bear, lol ! I hope I’ve explained this tip so that it makes sense. I enjoy combining images from the Cricket Explore with stamped images. There are a lot of great, free borders in Design Space. Your video is the first I’ve seen that encourages combining these techniques. Thanks for a great video !

[@cathymiller4489]

Actually, I started with an Explore Air2 over two years ago, upgraded to the Maker these last 2 years. I put paper or vinyl of different colors all over the mat and let it all cut. In design space, lay it out, check the size of material you need to cut, cut it out using a paper cutter. Go to make it. You will see many mats of different color. All mats will put the color in the upper left corner. Because you precut the material, you go to each mat, move it to the first mat. Yes it does turn that color, need to move it off the left corner and go somewhere else on the mat. Know the grid, line it up, place your material down and go to the next mat, move it to the first, etc. Keep in the boundries. Put the mat in, cut, walk away. No need to put the mat back in and out. Cuts all pieces in one swipe. Hope this helps. You should not have to unload and reload.

[@carrie5260]

Cathy Miller - I never realized I could move the images onto one mat to avoid the prompt “unload/reload”. Another crafter passed the information along to me the same way I did. I’ve never tried to pull images “up” from the lower mats, but I’ll certainly give it a try, thank you ! By the way, when I bought my machine “snap mat” didn’t exist, just appeared a year or so ago. Do you know what that’s used for ?

[@amkarei]

@@carrie5260 (I do hope SOMEBODY responds to you ... I'd ALSO like to know!)

[@amkarei]

@@cathymiller4489 Cathy, does positioning images in various quadrants help to lessen the wear & tear on the mats? Every "how to" I've seen always shows the images to be cut positioned in the upper left corner. I'd think that over time this would cause that area to become thin; if not from the blade, then perhaps because of bending the mat continually to remove the image cut outs. Curious to know. I don't yet have a Cricut.

[@cathymiller4489]

@@amkarei It's not about becoming thin, but more losing the tackiness. You do have to gently roll the mat. What I meant about putting all small projects on one mat, is you can have 5 (more) colors of paper, vinyl, whatever, in your project, go to print, you see 5 mats In the Cricut page to print/cut, remove, reload, print/cut again. Cricut will put them on the same mat when you move them to the mat but it will change to the color of the mat you move them to. So say I have five colors, move them to the first mat that is black (this is just before printing) all my colors will look black despite I have multible colors on the mat. I know where I'm going to place the material all over the mat, I know the size. Measure twice, cut once. Saves time. I'm a mechanical engineer. Cricut is simple, easy, Silhouette is more what I would want but you have to pay for the extra. I use free stuff to make an svg. Another reason I purchased Cricut is a stronger motor. I can't tell you the best machine. Keep researching. I love the Maker. If I didn't answer your question, please let me know. I'm not paid at all for my opinion. Just mine. If I didn't answer your question, please let me know.

[@michellecarpenter5996]

Thank you for actually showing you putting it together after cutting!! Most tutorials are just the software part, which is easy enough!

[@Boss_Ladyyy]

OMG.. theeee best video I have watched on how to make a card. I am making Save The Date cards and invites for my daughter's baby shower. This really helped me move past areas I was stuck. You have a new Sub here.

[@guzmangirls8189]

Hello JD, I just got a cricut machine and (haven't even got it out of the box) searched for how to make easy cards for beginners. Your video popped up and I have to say, you made it so easy to follow the instructions that I'm so excited to get started! So glad I found you and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I will be coming back!!

[@elizabethnelms2564]

Thank you. I got a Cricut for Christmas & have a lot to learn.

[@betsycosmos2054]

Hi! Someone just gave me her cricut and I'm so thankful for that and for this video. You are a very good teacher! Appreciate it.

[@brittanycladd7832]

Thank you for this video! I got my Cricut Nov of 2022 and I'm just now really using it. I've made some shirts and thanks to your video I made my daughter's teacher cards.

[@joancapp6162]

Thank you. You taught more then anybody.

[@Yournailsaresopretty]

It's arriving today! I've always wanted to make cards!

[@malorierox]

Thank you for the tips! Also you have a great smile

[@artocyn]

Honey, you just made cricut some more money, lol! I’m a dyed in the wool die cutter, but your videos are so awesome I now understand how this machine can work for a card making person. Thanks so much!

[@laniec.f.2531]

You've got yourself a new student. Your teaching style is right up my alley. Thank you.

[@quilter1643]

Best video for card making. Thank you. Please keep making videos using explorer air 2.

[@bemore_useful]

This was great, thank you! I just got one but most of the questions I had you answered. Thank you so much

[@HandcraftedGourds]

I’ll tell ya… you are so easy to listen to, and follow. I only have had my Explorer 3 since last week. After combing KZbin for someone that is easy on the ears, and gives great info- I’m not going to follow anyone else. Thank you so much for this beginner card making video-

[@wendywell4864]

I do have the same Cricut Explore Air 2. I agonized about getting it when my original Cricut (2nd anniversary edition) had a screen freeze and I couldn't get any satisfaction from Provocraft.. I still wanted to access my cartridges and after 3 months, they had a Presidents Day sale that tipped me over the edge and I went for it. The new one was a learning curve for sure. However, I kept it covered for awhile and eyed it suspiciously whenever I was in my craft room. Eventually I made friends with it and really appreciate ANY and ALL TUTORIALS that you decide to do. I smiled when I saw you cutting out the hearts because I had tried to line up three circles to cut for a slimline card and eventually the placement issues won and I gave up. The old Cricut just cut things where you put them so I found it odd that this seems more complicated. But I am probably missing something.! Thanks for showing this!!!

[@blairmahoney9015]

Love you JD. This video is so very easy to understand. Thank you❤

[@gwendaweatherford2939]

Thank you so much, great job at explaining the process of cricut card making. I am a beginner and a little overwhelmed. Your a great teacher.

[@beckyrisley7327]

I am new to cricut and new to card making. This video helped me get started! Thanks so much

[@IrenePGriego]

I have a Cricut Joy and just bought a Maker. So much to learn so thank you for the video.

[@lcottrell3]

I'm thinking about making a Mother's Day card for my mother this year. Thank you for the tutorial...2024

[@michelledalatowski-kennedy408]

I think that you have the best video for us beginners!!!! Thank you

[@lauriejewett2131]

I've had the Cricut Explore Air 2 for about THREE YEARS & I've only used the "pre-designed" design space templates. THIS tutorial is AMAZING & taught me how to do & utilize more options that I didn't know...THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!

[@brizy1215]

I do have Cricut but not the access part. I am very new to using the Cricut and your video was very informative. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@dianasanandoconarte2748]

Thank you so much, for your detailed tutorial. I bought my Cricut Explorer Air 2a week ago, because I want to develop a hobby with it, and haven't been able to use it. But, now thanks to your video, I am ready to begin, up to now, you are the only one that has a step by step tutorial. Again, Thank you so much.

[@holdingupthefallingsky]

Excellent video! I’m contemplating buying a Cricut and finally decided to watch a video to see what using one is like. You are an excellent instructor. Thanks so much.

[@jameelahjones9117]

I just bought a Cricut and love to make cards. This was SO helpful and on time. THANK YOU!

[@carrie5260]

Jameelah Jones - Just wait until you see all the cute images you can cut out ! I love it. I’m just surprised that we don’t see more videos that combine the use of “cut images” and stamped images. When I started making cards, I didn’t have many “sentiment” stamps, so I used my stamps on the front of my card, then cut out an appropriate sentiment for the inside of my card. Also, if you see projects that are listed for use with the Joy machine, the file can be modified for use with the Explore. I think I saw a tutorial on You Tube.

[@suzithewitch]

Oh, my gosh! This is perfect! I have a Cricut, but haven't even unpacked it yet. Now I'm inspired to unbox it! Thank you so much! (I was so intimidated and you made it better!)

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

Get it out of the box and jump on you tube to follow along..i am not computer, technical savvy but I can understand instructions. Just type in Cricut tutorials, unboxing, set up, etc....you will not regret it I purchased my first one and was hooked.....

[@nicoleswanson4128]

As much as I love your content and uploads, I also love that you have clearly defined boundaries. It is so nice to see someone ACTUALLY prioritize their children, instead of just claiming they do.

[@Neonapi]

Fantastic!! Thanks so much! :)

[@michelleuhelsky1169]

My husband got me one for Christmas this year! I was in sock! Always wanted one but would not spend the money on one. It is amazing and I have gone to town making all kinds of creations! Thanks for the video.

[@nicolearcher7706]

thank you for posting this video 3 years ago...I'm a new card maker with a new cricut that's sitting collecting dust. Not any more! Thanks again.

[@wendyjohnson8218]

Wow, am I glad I finally found your channel! Easy to understand, plain talking, not diverting to loads of other technical information while explaining how to do something, I am now feeling confident enough to try my first card! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in terms a total beginner/novice user of the cricut explorer machine. I have hit the subscribe button so I don’t have to sit through endless videos where I end up more confused than when I started. Thanks 🥰

[@jodiemcmillen6055]

Thank you!!!! Thank you! Thank you! This tutorial was just what I needed. I purchased a Cricut Joy, never owned a Cricut, used one a long time ago. The frustrating thing about it is that their is no instructions. I am not computer savvy. Your video has helped me to understand the steps it takes in creating more than just cards with inserts. I’ll be saving the video to continue watching it over again 😀 Again, thank you JD! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@deniseallen2602]

Denise Allen I do have a cricut trying to teach myself. Need to find a class so I can really know how to use it correctly. Your video was great. Thank you

[@marynixon2821]

Excellent tutorial you really are excellent for beginners Mary Nixon Australia 🙏

[@janetcharland9039]

You did a great job explaining. Super for a beginner! Thanks

[@MsBabylu]

Great video, I’m waiting for my explorer 2

[@lorraineferguson231]

great video! thank you for sharing ❤

[@gladysprentice9637]

love your videos and the way you explain things

[@iveypizarro1093]

Hello I love your tutorial. I just got my first cricket explorer 2 and I really wanted it because I wanna make cards and you made it so simple. Thank you for your tutorial. It really help me understand how do use my cricket.❤❤

[@michellesmixedmediamadness]

I just got a Cricut Explore air 2. Thanks for an easy tutorial for card making.

[@tblevins1203]

I hope you make this a series. I have a Cricut maker that I use mostly for vinyl. I have taught myself enough to get by, but this video was very informative and helpful. I just watched the second one with all the fonts and that was great too. I have watched other people, but your videos are so easy to follow and you are so easy to listen to as well. Thank You!

[@guzmangirls8189]

I totally agree with you. She is very easy to listen to as well.

[@A2mand2H]

I am so happy I found this amazing tutorial! Now I understand what to do! Excellent video.

[@angeldixon7789]

I bought the cricut maker in Nov for my birthday and its now Mar and I haven't opened it yet. Trying to learn thru tutorials. Yours was great. Please make more :)

[@ztouma]

Thank you so much for your tutorials. You explained them extremely well. The best tutorials I have seen!!

[@arlenerodriguez4314]

Since I started watching your Cricut Tut Vids, I have broken out My Cricut Air 2 and am enjoying it MORE THAN EVER! Thanks to you!! So much FUN FUN FUN!! Always looking forward to your next and your previous vids. They are all so INSPIRING! Arlene

[@saritad8606]

It’s so nice to see you back. Keep crafting !

[@mitcheese92]

thank you for your video! I recently got a cricut explore air 2 and I'll admit i was very intimidated. Straight out the box i was very nervous and overwhelmed, and to be honest the 4 card "instructions" didn't help and i kind of regretted getting it at that moment BUT after some searching i came across your video , and this was more than informative and honest. thank you for posting your videos and i will continue to watch them and build up the courage to start making my cards :)

[@agcmg]

i LOVE this video, thank you so much, best tutorial i've seen thus far!!!! :)

[@motheroftwo2288]

I got a new cricut explorer air 2 for Christmas - thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lorrainecragan-sullivan7048]

Yeah! JD is back! You don’t know how much you are missed when you are away!

[@theresamarlett8605]

Thank you for these beginners project. I am new to cricut, and you definitely made these projects easy to follow.

[@lauribower]

Thank you, it was very helpful. I'm trying to decide whether to buy a cricut and this has really helped. Yes I do want one! :)

[@quilter1643]

Best video around on explorer 2

[@SundasM]

I just got a birthday gift cricut maker from my husband and now watching your video to start ny first project.

[@sandradelost4610]

I received a Cricut for Xmas and I have been watching lots of youtube tutorials and by far, yours is the best. I finally was able to understand a lot of the procedures. Thank you so much. I hope that I can make a project soon. I will check out your other tutorials.

[@virginiamahon2863]

Thanks, you explained things really well. Very helpful.

[@dlynch4ever]

Wow, I truly appreciate you sharing this. I love your tone and tempo for the instructions that you give. You made it so easy to understand. I watched so many videos and I finally understand after watching yours. Thank you

[@xxxaveryplayzroblox5618]

For the script, you can select no fill and see where it doesn’t connect. I was shown that little trick!!! Love this video. Very informative!

[@blendadale6379]

I have a Cricut explore and enjoy making cards with it. I can do things similar to stamp and die sets without the expensive kits and storage.

[@IamKarenMcKoy]

Thanks so much for a clear and easy-to-follow tutorial.... I was going to buy a die cut machine, you just taught me duh you already got one.... Thanks again...

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you this was very helpful and interesting, just got a Cricut Make 3 I am just learning so thank you for this video! Liz x

[@believeachievewithbobbi8175]

This was super helpful and made me feel less overwhelmed about getting started on my card making. Thank you!

[@jessagrace1908]

Sames

[@karenwhite1111]

Thank you JD for sharing this information and providing examples on how to do it. I was gifted with a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas in 2019 and I have yet to use it. I did open it and turn it on, but I haven't done anything else with it. It's not because I don't want to use it, but more about having a bit of anxiety about learning how to use it with Design Space, as it's a lot different from the first one I had, the Cricut Expression, which you used cartridges with.

[@debcopland1096]

Glad your back JD i don't own a cricut but have been recently thinking of purchasing one

[@yulianaestrada8530]

Thank you for clearly explaining it😁I'm getting one

[@kelhawk09]

This video is amazing . I watched several other card videos , but this one by far is the best!!! Thank you for creating this content !!

[@pennyf9886]

Great Demo video. I haven't seen a better one anywhere and I've been in the dark about these machines. Thank you so much!

[@mmckinney1070]

Love your Channel! So fun!

[@PHamm54]

Thank you! I do have a cricut air 2; still in the box since before Christmas. My current craft techniques are for cards, so this was a good tutorial for that.

[@amkarei]

((From what little bit I could discern from your posted photo, I can see WHY it's still in the box. Your plate is FULL already. Good luck, Friend; hope you get brave enough soon to try your prize!))

[@kathiehoskins813]

Very informative.

[@sabner32017]

First video of yours that I've watched and I'm now obsessed!!! You clarified so much that I have wondered for at least a year and even with watching several other videos from other people my questions did not get answered so I'm VERY thankful of your channel and all your thorough explanations!!! Thank you!!! Now a subscriber!!! Please make more like this!! Card making is a new interest of mine!!!

[@lorikoontz6308]

Love the video thank you I was looking into the Cricut maker and would love to have and try the mAny different things it can do

[@veronicaklatt1570]

What a GREAT video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@oliviabosworth1916]

Thank you for the tutorial! Very educational and helpful!

[@EmpressNatiLocs]

This was soooo helpful! I’ve had my Cricut for about 4 months and I’ve cut out vinyl but I really want to make cards but I didn’t know what I was doing lol. This video makes me want to pull it out and go get alll the cards stock I bought and play around. Thank you soooo much!😍

[@heathjames7154]

Hi JD. Great tips video. I've been using my Cricut for years, but lately I haven't. You've inspired me to use it with cards.

[@Angie-ci1lp]

I want one… after your video I just might purchase one…………I always wanted one🙋🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@queenfae2182]

I just got my cricut a couple weeks ago and it's been so awesome! I've never been a papercrafter, i got the maker to cut tons of stuff, but now I'm starting to get into papercrafting. Thanks for the video!

[@carolsmith3611]

This is so good and useful. Step by step. I feel confident enough to make a card now. Thank you

[@MadeByTriniLena]

I need to make a special 18yr old BD card for my daughter, awesome

[@dawnyoung276]

Yes I have aCricut and I’m brand new to using it. Thanks for helping!

[@eileenprotac]

Very helpful ❤

[@jessagrace1908]

Omg loved this

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Awesome, your a great teacher

[@teardropnur]

I am saving up for a cricut machine 🙈 Thanks for the video...

[@scruf72]

Great video with lots of inspiration and I bought one whilst watching as I felt I was missing out!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Thanks JD. I have an explore air 2 (mint colour) Really liked this clip and especially hearing that you will be making more of these ♥️ nice to see you online again.

[@mandy.austin]

I bought the mint colour too. Love it.

[@yeseniapena2559]

This was very helpful. I don't have a Cricut but I make a lot of cards by hand and it's getting tedious. I've been thinking of saving up for a Cricut and now I really want to!

[@christinefernandez05]

I learned a lot from this tutorial- thank you! I’ve been staring at my Cricut for more than a year! Do you have tutorials for your heat embossed labels too?

[@ejnkl]

Awesome instructions. I've had my cricut explore air 2 for 3 years and always became frustrated when trying to navigate it. You're a great teacher. Thanks for sharing. New subbie here!

[@RainbowKittensCozyCorner]

The cut out pieces that say great job and a little strips you could use those and other cards also

[@Wendyrpuckett1]

Thanks for this, JD! So informative! I neglect my circuit in card making. This inspires me to change that!

[@ycequeen57]

Thank you for making great tutorials. Other videos i watch make it seem like it will come out perfect the first time I try their steps. Which is not true! You show your audience that mistakes can happen and it's okay. Your steps are slow and you show where you find the correct button to choose. I've come away from other videos, try their steps, then come across something they did not tell me or I couldn't find what they were talking about. I don't feel like I am expected to jump right in and be a master with your tutorials. They give me courage!!!

[@gayle1055]

Hi JD I have a Cricut Air the 1st one. I had 3 earlier Cricut machines which I found so much easier to use than this one. I almost sold the Cricut air but glad I decided not to as I have been watching more instructional videos. Your was quite helpful. Hope you make more. I love watching you and hope all is well. Glad to see your smiling face 😊

[@juliecampbell2079]

Thanks so much for this! I just got a Cricut and had no clue what to do with it... until now! You're a great teacher! :-)