Cricut Maker 3: Unboxing, Set up and Making your 1st Cut!

For today's tutorial, I will walk you through unboxing your Cricut Maker 3, setting up both your machine and Cricut Design Space, and show you how to make your first cut!
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[@mitty2575]

Havent used a cricut for over 10yrs.... just got a maker 3 and - so super excited to re-learn and enjoy. Cricut has come a long way!!

[@robwoolley2788]

Thank you very much, clear, concise instructions without any unnecessary waffle. I will be following from now on

[@CricutTime]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Mina-or1br]

For all the videos I’ve watched for beginners. This one’s the best. Thank you ❤

[@CricutTime]

Thanks, glad I could help!

[@iammelisadenise]

This is such a great video. VERY informative and straight to the point

[@CricutTime]

Thanks!

[@tamarah2046]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. You have simplified set up and use and as a seem to be new cricket owner you will definitely be a go to thank you

[@fredadunne5382]

I thought I was getting a new computer for Christmas. Talk about surprised when I opened the first box to see a Cricut 3. My son overheard me talking with a niece at Thanksgiving who helped him find the right one and extras. I am gobsmacked! It’s been a very long time since I have been surprised at Christmas! My niece told me two things: A) Watch introductory videos before you even take it out of the box B) Use your iPad with it. That’s much easier than your phone and since my laptop is mostly for work, it keeps things separated. This video was very helpful.

[@CricutTime]

Welcome to the club! Did you try your first project yet? Sometimes it can intimidating getting started but you'll get the hang of it once you do!

[@fredadunne5382]

@@CricutTime I have not. I watched videos, I’ve been moving things around in my crafts room and have storage and work surfaces almost sorted. However, I had to pause for prep for the start of the spring semester which happened this week. I hope to open the Cricut box tomorrow since I don’t have anything to grade this weekend. I have a faculty meeting tomorrow, but it’s not supposed to be long.

[@soneil12]

New cricut user and got one for the school I work at. One thing I found was that design space wouldn't open or install until I switched my laptop to using my phone's hotspot. So apparently it needs an internet connection to start design space but the school's firewall wasn't allowing that.

[@stronghandhanson]

Didn’t know after buying it I now need to have a scoring stylus

[@Apartmenttherapy333]

Can’t wait to buy one!

[@lienevikmane7216]

Thank you very much! I will start to explore the app now, I would like to see if I can print out any patterns noo for my sewing project!

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Thank you! Good tutorial.

[@CricutTime]

Glad I could help!

[@olddanb1]

The exact training i was looking for. Perfect. I need to cut 3 to 6 inch letter stencils into thin card. I use stencils to draw letters onto stone for sculpture. I'll need to keep centre tabs to retain the middle parts of some letters. Like O and B etc. I won't need heavy weight card. Birthday card thickness is fine. Do you think the Cricut Maker 3 could do that? Thank you very much in advance.

[@humblebee8028]

that was very useful. thank you

[@CricutTime]

Thanks!

[@erikaportillo3475]

Can you upload a logo/image you already have to cut out?

[@user-ud4dn2kg2q]

So helpful, thanks!

[@kristinap782]

When will cricut maker 3 go on sale for $349.00 again? Kicking myself for missing that sale price recently

[@Korean_and_japanese_fan1]

I am actually thinking about buying the machine, but your response will be what decides my decision, so I would like to ask you if we can use it for gold foil or not

[@RacingDLH]

You forgot to do how to calibrate, do you have a video about calibration for the maker 3 because i am having trouble

[@leelaasokan]

Thanks! Want to get one to make tshirts for my fam and me. You made this less overwhelming. Which machine do you recommend?

[@user-pz1yd6sf3n]

How does it know to line it up when cutting it? Does it not have to be lined up to cut in one line? How do you know how big the paper you are cutting has to be?

[@marcus05011993]

thank you had my maker 3 for 4 months never nessed eith because i wasnt sure if it needed blades or what i used printer paper like you did to get the hang of it now I'm starting to understand the whole concept so basically if it was vinyl i could of used it as a sticker or iron vinyl to iorn on to a shirt i have the hat iron kit as well but i wanna get the shirt one too and start experimenting, so i printed my name not in cursive so ots all individual letters would i normally get transfer paper to keep it all aligned or something

[@CricutTime]

With cursive, you have to do 1 extra step. Just select the writing, and then click on "Combine" in the bottom right corner, and then click on either "unite" or "weld". This will remove the cut lines between each letter. Good luck!

[@tmac4947]

Thank you for this!

[@CricutTime]

No worries!

[@DSLatte1]

Thank U for your excellent video as I'm trying to learn before purchasing one. Can you please tell me how I would type on an image before cutting it out? I would like to make an invitation in the shape of a bowling ball for a banquet. Thanks again!

[@jeromeandjeanholman881]

Is the Cricut Maker 3 bluetooth compatible?

[@lexasmitch2494]

yeah

[@Xtina4444]

I ❤ u a lot.

[@pinkysethibe7812]

You are a great tutor

[@CricutTime]

I appreciate that, thanks!

[@Myredeemer1004]

Hi, what paper did you use?

[@Myredeemer1004]

I mean the paper you used for practicing?

[@dlj05]

You showed a dial to adjust the cut on a cricut Maker 3. Mine doesn't have a dial. Is the dial standard?

[@CricutTime]

No worries, the dial is for the Explore line up, I just wanted to show that for those with an explore, because the set up is the same for both machines.

[@dorothycuozzo]

Can I make labels on fabric

[@CricutTime]

You sure can! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opyZnIqGjL5kgNk

[@brittniculbertson7891]

Mine didn't even come with a blame or tools..

[@zendragon4037]

Design Space only shows for MAC. So does that mean it doesnt work with Microsoft WIndows?

[@CricutTime]

It works with Windows as well, here is a link that can help: help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009378474-Design-Space-Downloads

[@caseysimon6357]

Is this machine compatible with an Apple IPad ?

[@CricutTime]

It sure is!

[@anitagill8923]

Uhhh help. I am technologically disabled. LOL My screen isn't anything like this. So I'm confused already. For example the fonts.. I have 4 choices. I can't seem to find the rest. Is it because you're on a computer and I'm on a tablet?

[@CricutTime]

Yes, but you can download new fonts into your tablet if you want more to work with. There are lots of free font sites out there like www.dafont.com

[@andymyers2759]

Very helpful video, thank you, and a charming accent also, where in America do you hale from?

[@BrookeApps]

I got the maker 3 today no mat or tools 😢

[@Tree_Hugger222]

Return it. It should come with those things if you get the full set

[@joelledillon6249]

I thought you made this yellow? How come it's white?

[@rnguyen2516]

The color that you put on the mat is what it becomes. The color in Canvas (on screen) doesn’t change the color of the material. It’s for you to keep track of your layers if you have multiple.

[@Stephanii213]

I was under the impression that you didn’t need a mat to cute with the maker 3. Is that incorrect?

[@fatimaalawami4289]

You dont need a mat for smart viynl

[@AQUARIANA02]

So when exactly do u need a mat?

[@nokao0001]

Does not come with tools.

[@MrOner07]

buy 3rd party brand...its cheaper with same quality

[@Master63y]

Some are sold as a bundle deal with tools and or sample materials

[@Dablkwid0w2008]

Mines darn sho didn't

[@ihavenoideawhatimdoinghere6285]

​@MrOner07 can you suggest one?

[@MrOner07]

@@ihavenoideawhatimdoinghere6285 nicapa...off brand one works too

[@BrentLeVasseur]

What is this thing? What is it used for?

[@CricutTime]

Welcome! This is a smart cutting machine for crafting!

[@MackieJackCreations]

I appreciate your video, but you went too fast for beginners.

[@thorragnarok2861]

U can slow down the playback speed friend. And add captions...

[@MackieJackCreations]

@@thorragnarok2861 Thank you!

[@olddanb1]

Use pause and slow speed. Standard KZbin tools.

[@randykoger4646]

Is that Minnie Mouse doing the voiceover? It’s so little girlish I couldn’t sit through this video.

[@olddanb1]

What happened to You Tube Respect for others rule? Did you miss that one?

[@emmcee2953]

Ugh the looping music! 🤦‍♂😟