CRICUT HACKS, TIPS, AND TRICKS

[@thechickincharge1073]

Here is a second hack for those mats that have lost there clear covers: turn it inward facing a mat that is already covered with a clear cover and use the one clear cover for two mats by facing both mats inward! Works perfectly.

[@uprayup]

Thank you!

[@julias2855]

Love! I also saw using a shower Curtin from dollar tree.

[@ummeabubakar7228]

Hahhaa I do the same with my mats

[@PrinceCharmThings]

On the last tip, place a popsicle stick or tongue depressor type stick on the mat under the pen when adjusting the height of the pen. When it touches the stick, close the clamp. It will be exactly the right height without messing up the top of your paper or your mat.

[@MASH2031]

Well Kayla, it looks like you’re my new best friend! Straight forward helpful tips. No gimmicks, stalling, and unnecessary back stories. Thank you 😊

[@Sauvium1]

For weeding, I use a pen style x-acto knife. It's so much more comfortable in hand when you're working on something with a lot of detail and, if you're blade isn't as sharp as it could be, you have a sharp blade already in hand to loosen the material and do a quick recut of the lines.

[@samantharhodes8946]

I live in a tiny apartment so I cut all my vinyl into 12x12 squares so it stores flat and saves space ☺️

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

That's a great idea!!

[@TIMEWITHLADYESHA]

That's and awesome idea 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@rotiag]

I have a question which cricut should I get air 2 or the joy I only wanna decal cup am lost and don’t no what would be the best options for me

[@nicholewilson9699]

Air 2! Once you start cricuting you will want the bigger one!

[@critterlover4278]

I turned all of my vinyl scraps into a giant ball. It started out the size of a gum ball and now it's bigger than a basketball and is solid! I just layer it on as I go. I'm trying to see how big I can get it and then one day I will cut it in half :)

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

I knew I was going to watch the entire video when she demonstrated how to store vinyl scraps. Thank you👍👍👍👌

[@monomille1]

Someone mentioned buying dental picks for weeding. I mentioned that I used one for this purpose when I was at the dentist and they gave me a handful of them. They recycle them. The best one that I have found has a very small right angle hook on the end which allows you to slightly penetrate the vinyl layer and pull it up and away. It is also great for separating any material from its backing at a corner before peeling. Thanks for your tips!

[@CarolynGloria]

I liked how you stored the vinyls. Putting scraps in a binder is a great idea

[@joannefink3595]

me, too!

[@nesnahojsinajakajj863]

Carolyn Gloria storing vinyl in the ikea bag holder is a convenient way and Organized way to store but beware it can make your vinyl “tunnel” or pull away from the carrier sheet when Unrolled.

[@aliciat2216]

Omg I do this b4 I watched thus video I thought I came up with bc I haven’t seen anyone else do it this way lol I actually use two binders. One binder is for Permanent vinyl, glitter vinyl , frosted vinyl, stencil and speciality vinyl like the holographic, frosted vinyl and stencils The second finder is for Iron on and removable vinyl. I have dividers with the tongue sticking out so I can label each section. That way it’s easy to find the glitter vinyl, stencil, removable, ect. For the smaller pieces that could get lost with the larger pieces I will put in an envelope and put it in that storage sleeve. I even have a swim in each binder for regular transfer tape and strong transfer tape. Thanks I’ve organized the scrap pieces this way it makes it so much easier to find places I’m looking for.

[@sharonwillis-mitchell9847]

I am new to using a circuit maker your information has helped settle down. I am 71 but I am never to old to learn. Thank you for your clear tips on using the circuit maker..

[@Welshbeechy]

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[@TheMaggie761]

I should be ashamed of myself, my husband got me the Cricut Maker a year ago and I just got it out. He bought all these extra accessories and projects. I appreciate you taking time to share these hacks because old hacks or not you are helping someone out that did not know any of these hacks. So thank you and I am now going to use this Cricut and make things. I subscribed, this is the first video I have seen and am going to watch more.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Update: I would recommend buying the clear DUCK brand contact paper from Walmart or amazon for transfer paper. The one I recommend in this video does not work as well as the duct brand.

[@elisasaldivar8564]

When you use the contact paper that you showed in the video, do you get heavy residue? I do, but I do not know if I am using it incorrectly. Thank you

[@Donna61111]

Thank you Kayla for the update!

[@satisfyingsounds6098]

Could you attach the link to this contact paper. When I search it lamination paper comes up

[@evepeterson9210]

Use removable contact paper to save your mats.. Cut to the inside of your mat. Place it sticky side up. You can then place your adhesive vinyl or fabric on the mat. Protecting your mat. Also contact paper can be use as a cover for your mat.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Eve Peterson I have never thought of that! I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!!! ❤️

[@janeanhightower9407]

As a Cricut Newbee, I love all the informational hacks. Thank you!

[@nataliejohnson8653]

I use the binder for my scraps too however I add a piece of card stock paper in to the plastic sheets. This way I can use one side for the lighter color and the back side for the darker color of each color

[@sophiastrange2213]

That slits tip is everything. I wish i knew this when I was working on my teacher's Christmas gifts. I'll definitely use it Valentine's day.

[@tharp769]

My favorite tip is putting water in the glass to align lettering. Ingenious! Tfs!💖!

[@BritneyDiane]

The iron straighter is genius! I was about to buy the heat press for something so small before seeing this! Life saver!

[@flyingdamingo]

I crochet and have been looking at crafting stations and I keep seeing these machines and had no idea what they were. Thank you so much I now know and they are rather wonderful.

[@psilver03]

Thank you for your tips! I just got the cricut today and initial test was disappointing due to my inexperience. You’ve help me me get inspired again.

[@katyh3269]

Some great tips,thank you! you use a needle pushed in the end of a mechanical pencil if you dont have a weeding tool, and lint rollers can be used to weed intricate cuts like on brush fonts (you may need to rub the roller on your shirt first to make it less sticky) you can also use the lint roller to stick intricate weeds to from your weeding tool.

[@betteboop57]

My family just ordered my birthday gift.....the Cricut Maker!!! SO excited. Starting to watch and learn!!

[@adricjones5605]

Very impressed with your ideas. I’m new to cricut and excited to try them. Sharing with friends as well. Did NOT know that you can wash those mats!😉

[@naileditorfailedit5849]

I'm a Silhouette user & a lot of these tips are applicable to us too! Thanks!

[@tonyaharris7096]

I love the use of crayola marker idea. Brilliant 🥰🥰🥰

[@betheubank3121]

I put a sticker on the top of my cover sheet so when I put the cover back on the mat I know I’m always getting the same side eliminating any fuzz or hair

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Beth Eubank I love this tip!!! I’m definitely going to start doing that!

[@TheWanderingWife]

Beth Eubank I write “front” on mine with a sharpie. If the words are backwards then I know it’s on backwards.

[@Missymessymurphy]

I toooootally didn’t save my cover sheets. Whoops

[@gerusheemax]

Great tip! Never thought of that

[@chantelthompson8939]

Beth Eubank for President ❤️!!!! I will be using this trick, thank you!

[@kaymater4592]

The lint roller for hard to get off pieces is an awesome idea!

[@paulatalley1001]

The vinyl storage hack I love is to use a plastic over the door shoe organizer. I fit 2 or 3 rolls in each pouch and love it.

[@DjJMuna]

One of the best videos I've ever seen on KZbin short sweet to the point extremely useful tips and tricks great great video thank you so much for creating and posting

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Jimmy M thank you so much!! I’m so glad!! ❤️

[@lori-jocarroll]

Love the check your settings reminder❣️ And the hair straightener idea was genius. Actually they’re all fantastic. Thank You❣️

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Thank you!! I'm SO glad!! :)

[@Only1MrsLOW]

I’m new to Cricuit as well. I bought a machine for Christmas and I’m too intimidated to open it. Lol. You give me inspiration.

[@wandaallen7511]

Nora Williams mine has been on a shelf for a year for the same reason it’s so intimidating 😩

[@skooliemom]

I had my Maker since it came out...and just started using it. :)

[@alishacollins3768]

I went to a local sign shop and bought a handful of scraps for less than 5 dollars to practice on before starting on brand new rolls of vinyl when we first got ours that way I could play without wasting money.

[@nursedina1]

new too.. mine sat for two months because I am intimidated.. I made the design that came with the machine, but for now, watching videos to understand!!

[@mrsh287]

Been there. I bought it and didn't get into it for a month. What helped me to get started was committing to a project, then pouring into the videos. I am outta control now! hahahaha. I, also, didn't try to do EVERYTHING. I just learned how to do a sticker....

[@tonyawilson1315]

These are some REALLY great tips!! I'm new to the Cricut world so I'm scouring the internet for these little nuggets of knowledge!! One of the things I discovered online is the use of wood stick beneath the pen when applying a non-Cricut pen to avoid the pen from touching/marking up anything below when inserting. I thought this was a great idea because sizes vary. Thank you for the vid and keep them coming!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Hi! I'm so glad they have been helpful!! :) That is a GREAT idea to put a wood stick beneath the pen to prevent it from marking the paper! Thanks so much..I'll definitely start doing that!

[@tonyawilson1315]

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[@norashuda5652]

Love the empty TISSUE box idea- my favorite

[@bradfordman1]

Im only half way through this video and i gotta say, superb video and exceptional Hacks! Thankyou x

[@donferret]

I have a Silhouette Cameo because it uses a computer and my 1700+ fonts and have been using a few of your hacks for years...HOWEVER, After watching your video I have implemented ALL of the remaining hacks in the video in one form or another. I will now check out your other videos. Thanks for the hacks. I was Director of the Printing Department and the Vinyl Sign Department at the Iowa State Fair for 28 years (now retired) and had picked up a few tricks along the way. I have checked out many Cameo and Cricut videos and you get Kudos on your Cricut ideas.

[@CraftystuffbyStacey]

I'm a beginner and watched before I took the Cricut out of the box. So happy I did. Thanks. I'm going to check out some of your other videos.

[@sarahbailey7862]

The tissue box and cutting slits is GENIUS! Great video!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Sarah Bailey it both works SO well! ☺️ thank you for watching!

[@99cpineapples17]

Every single one of these tricks are brilliant!!!

[@KikiSurvivingSeven]

Omg!! I’m new here!! I’m so happy I have this channel. I just purchased a cricut and I’m so lost!

[@nursedina1]

me too!

[@erinbennett3990]

Me to! I’m getting it though I love it!

[@KikiSurvivingSeven]

Erin Bennett yeah. I have it pretty much now.

[@baileyfujita5532]

I bought adhesive spray for $7 at Walmart. Works great on old mats

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

BAILEY FUJITA I’ll have to give that a try!! Thanks! :)

[@PinSandhu]

Which spray is this? Some of mine are not sticky anymore :( Thank you!

[@erinrcross]

This was helpful for a fresh owner... I know I need this but I need to learn it... nothing comes with enough directions anymore. Thank you! Answered so many questions.

[@terriwarren2344]

I watched this video and then went to Goodwill and they had that exact Ikea holder! i couldn't believe it! Had I not seen this video first I would have had no idea what to use that for!

[@deborahm7121]

Kayla you are the Hack Queen! Thank you for sharing.

[@karichaberek2353]

The water in the glass tip was amazing!

[@nakeaann]

The cornstarch trick! Genius! Thank you so much!

[@chrissybetlem9872]

I don’t have a Cricut but a Brother Cut & Scan and almost all of your tips apply!! Thank you!!! I need ALL the help I can get!!!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

I'm so glad they are helpful and apply to the Brother Cut & Scan as well!!! :)

[@lynnehill8635]

My daughter boughtme a Cricut Explore air2 as a joint birthday/ Mother's Day present. I am so glad to find your channel and have the chance to have a play. Great tips! New subscriber. 🙂

[@leishafahey41]

Love the scraps in the binder 😍

[@DaileyScrapper]

Great tips. I especially like the corn starch. I always have such a hard time seeing the lines. Thank you 😊

[@allisonMsScorpio]

I've had my Cricut 4 days thank you for these tips.

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

How exciting for you. I hope you are having fun with your new cricut!

[@emilyslatest]

Great Hacks! I just bought my first cricut, glad I found your channel!

[@MzTeaBlu]

I’m a new Cricut user. Thanks for this vid, definitely learned some new ideas and tricks. 🙌🏾

[@SafariSis]

Wonderful ideas! And I am so thrilled because I use most of them already! Who knew I was almost as smart as Kayla! Thanks for all the helpful hints. Great video, Kayla!

[@tryitbuyitmakeitsellit]

Thank you for sharing. We just got a Cricut and my teen daughter is learning her way around it. So all of this comes in handy.

[@maryeilers5695]

That binder trick!!! Thank you so much for all the tips! I’m new to the Cricut world and any advise is helpful.

[@lynnbehnke6910]

Very helpful tip about replacing a missing letter. I have been printing whole lines of text so the size wouldn't change.

[@bjessilee]

I'm brand new to Cricut. I just got a Cricut Explorer Air2. I'm not very tech-savy so I'm learning 😊 Your videos are VERY helpful!

[@Simpliyvonne]

Loved these tips .Trying to absorb as much information as possible before buying my cricut maker ☺️.

[@tiffw3314]

I'm new to the cricut, and am always looking for great tips for just about anything. I'm not easily impressed by hints and tips but WOW, your tips were ALL very good! Thanks for sharing them!

[@katewelsh1285]

I've just placed a pre order for Cricut air 2 can't wait!!!! Thanks for sharing, I will be up to date and ready to go when my machine arrives

[@consercroft]

Kayla, Thanks you're a gem! I love finding ways to save money and the tip about Crayola markers and the cleaning of the mats are stalar!!!! Thanks

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Ray Conser I’m so glad it was helpful!!! :)

[@BusDriverLady77]

Thank you so much for this hack video 😊 I'm new to cricut and so excited to create create and create!

[@kitsuneicewolf872]

Thank you so much for making this video! So many helpful tips and straight to the point. I dislike videos when people just ramble on and get off topic

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

I'm SO glad!!! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@breannsteffey722]

The scraps idea...genius

[@wendyderry4042]

I used to have a vinyl message on my Cricut so I would remember to change my material. Didn't work I still forgot, so I moved my selector to "CUSTOM" and left it there, this way Cricut asks you everytime what material you are using. I have never ruined anything since. 👍👍

[@rendaowe]

Great tips, they will really be so helpful in the future when I finally get my Maker. You are really good at teaching. Thank you!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Thank you!!! That is exciting that you are getting the maker :)

[@KloverKingHighlights]

The notebook idea for storing scraps is great! Thanks 👍

[@junemagyar9170]

Great hints and money saving ideas. Thank you

[@veronicaholmes7560]

That was an awesome tutorial. I am new to the cricuit family and the learning curve seems hard, but I think I'll just watch more of your videos. Thanks

[@melaniebradley8906]

What great tips! Just found your channel! Now to binge watch and learn some new things! Thank you!

[@adricjones5605]

MELANIE BRADLEY : Me too! Genius hacks. Cricut newbie here😊

[@calliejohnson983]

You have so much common sense! Loved your video!

[@EsselleCrafts]

Thank you for sharing these fabulous tips! Can't wait to try them out!

[@marysnelling4176]

Good tips! Don’t forget to add a post it note or scrap paper under your pen holder to avoid extra writing 😉

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Mary Snelling thanks!! Good idea! :)

[@theresabautista7010]

When my mats are no longer sticky instead of tape I use a tacky spray that's first fabric....works great. And you can buy the thin cutting mats from the dollar tree and spray them works just like a regular mat. If you want to add lines for measurements add those before you spray your mat.

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Theresa Bautista love that idea of the dollar tree mats!!! Thank you for the tips :)

[@TheRachaelranee]

I recently purchased my first Cricut machine and chose to go with the Maker as it has the highest amount of pressure when cutting. I probably over research many things and find myself overwhelmed with information at times(but I can't help it... its an unquenchable thirst I suppose). Back to the point... I have read in many places that if you reapply adhesive to your mats that you void the machine's warranty. It sounds to me like the reason they will not honor the warranty is bc the adhesives that are used to restick your mats can actually flake off and gum up the parts. Would love to know if this is something anyone has experienced.

[@sherryberardino6032]

I’m new to the Cricut family ,your tips were great.

[@melindagibson8606]

Wow.. the water in the glass, cuts on curves and a flat iron.. wow.. duh.. so simple! Great hacks!!! Thanks!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Melinda Gibson lol! Thank you!!! :)

[@Erinator9000]

I use a flat iron on clothes too with small wrinkles or collars 😉 life tips

[@debbieharrison567]

I didn’t know not to use Totally Awesome on the new mats. Thank you!

[@tessmoore3762]

I have a large peg board on the wall above my cricut. I have hooks on it for my mats, containers for my pens, pegs for each of my tools, and I hang my rolls of vinyl on their own pegs as well. Everything is easy to see and find. I need to add a lint roller.

[@Itsamallard]

Second alert lol the duck brand clear drawer liner/laminate can also be found at the following stores for no more than 3$. Dollar general,family dollar,dollar tree. Also I have found hundreds of dollars of worth of vinyl,HTV,tools,transfer sheets card stock....ect. The dollar trees also have picture paper and sticker paper around this time of year they come of 4-8 sheet packs. If you loose your weeding tools harbor freight has packs of picks with orange handles that are shorter an have different angle for different projects. An rather that just use a scrapper or a cc to flatten the vinyl I got a rubber mini roller to get every single bubble out it works well for putting screen protectors on iPads or iPhones.

[@MrsSmidget28]

I am new to owning a Cricut. Less than a month and these are sone great tips!

[@maryhotmailsimkins7890]

MANY great hacks! Loved the scrapes in binder- I started putting them in a box and now I'm wasting good time in searching for the correct piece--binder will save me time which means.... MORE TIME TO CREATE THANK YOU 🙏🏼📿🙏🏼 Sat Nam

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Mary hotmail Simkins thank you!!! Lol!! I used to do something like that until I started putting the scraps in a binder and it makes it so much easier to find what I’m looking for! :)

[@roseannesaunderson2639]

Thank You so much. Love your hacks. Thanks for sharing! Love all your videos

[@hannahbotanica3311]

You are amazingly organized! Thank you so much for the hacks! This was very helpful! 😊

[@janh5199]

A ruler length pencil box works great for transporting rolls of vinyl to craft classes or get togethers without crushing or wrinkling them.

[@Dvc19]

Also, another great tip I saw from another youtuber. When you first buy your mat, place a sticker on the plastic sheet so you know which side is the top when putting your plastic sheet back on (does that make sense?) *Edit: lol I just saw the comment below and she said the same thing haha*

[@Erinator9000]

Many many thanks about parchment paper. I was experimenting with iron on last night and made an outline of my state, and I didnt want to waste the inside because it was still a nice design of the state, now I can use it!

[@dianeohare9387]

Wow! I love the storage for scraps.

[@AKGDirector]

Wow! You a beast! Thank you so much for these tips, very helpful! Just got my Cricut maker gonna be a beast with it soon as well. 😊

[@Cricuter]

So many great ideas! I love your channel!

[@SmileAustin]

Great ideas! I finally found the hidden storage space on the lower door...was so happy to find it! I put some of my tools in it!!

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Thank you!! I didn't know that was there for awhile either!! It makes it convenient for holding tools :)

[@ShelbyGT2112]

Water in the glass to make sure your letters are straight and level... that is so obvious and simple that I would easily never think of it. And I say that with no sarcasm either. Thanks for making this video. I do not have a Cricut yet but when I do, I'll be sure to implement your tips which will make life easier. Time to check out your other videos :)

[@KaylasCricutCreations]

Thanks!! :) I'm glad it was helpful!

[@genx4619]

I use low tack spray to hold my vinyl on the mat also if u lose the sheets for the mats use parchment paper shiny side down

[@teridoty4285]

Thanks for posting this - some I'd seen, but a lot were new and very helpful.

[@billiekloder5343]

Thank you, great tips for new users!

[@IeshaK0224]

Thank you soooo much!!! I learn so much within 10 mins!!!

[@misscint37072]

Thanks for the video! I’m new to Cricut and this has already helped me out!

[@alynewman6390]

I love your video you saw from tiktok and this. They’re very helpful thank you!

[@lainiegrantman2935]

omg thank you so much for the scrap binder idea , thats brilliant !

[@tammijohnson4225]

Omg!!!!! Thank you!!!! My mouth was literally dropping to the ground every-time you would share the next thing!!!

[@snhuffaker]

To be clear...poking the blade into aluminum foil might remove hard to see debris and help it cut more smoothly but it's definitely not sharpening the blade. Aluminum is a soft metal and is not going to sharpen carbide steel.

[@MiaHoney]

I was always taught to cut foil with scissors to sharpen them - so there must be something to this.

[@snhuffaker]

@@MiaHoney just because something is an old wives tale doesn't make it factual. It likely does the same for scissors - cleans the blade and helps it cut better - but it most certainly is not sharpening. When you sharpen a blade, you're actually removing some of the material to refine the cutting edge and it must be done at a specific angle to avoid damaging the blade. Honing a blade helps realign burrs that can form along a blade edge and helps it cut better but doesn't sharpen and must also be done at a precise angle to be effective. Poking a blade into a ball of foil or cutting a few sheets of foil will do neither sharpen nor hone a blade.

[@monalizapaul5268]

You’re video is very informative. Very helpful especially for a newbie like me. Thank you so much!!!! 😊