😨SHOCKING Cricut MAT Hacks That Will Save You $$!

[@DebraBarber-wj2mw]

I actually loved the last hack for applying glitter vinyl the best, but honestly I loved all these hacks!

[@DonnaEDesign]

I cut a lot of leather. You can imagine the crud left behind even cutting it smooth side down. Your contact paper solution is a game changer and yes, I tried some on a piece of leather and it comes off of it fine. 😃

[@heidijohnson2136]

I've used my Cricut for years and never seen the felt/contact paper hack or the empty roll under the mat before! GREAT! Thank you

[@AlexandriasTimberShed]

17:36 Instead of using your machine, you can use the protective film to cover most of the mat's sticky area, leaving just a small portion exposed at the top.

[@debbieburton9212]

I really enjoy your tips and tricks shorter videos-I don’t often have more than an hour to watch the other videos.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Happy to hear that!

[@reneallen6861]

I load my 12 x 24 at both ends at the same time. One vinyl on one end, a second vinyl ready to go on the other. I have limited space, and this seems to help me.

[@charynscrivens2758]

Another idea for your mat cover sheet is to cut out a flower or design from some bright colored left over vinyl and apply it to one side. You could even use a color to match your space. I have not lost a single cover since doing this. It also looks cute when hung for storage.

[@lauramartin7300]

I've cleaned mats several times with a baby wipe. It a great way not as messy as washing it. I use ALCOHOL FREE BABY WIPES. THANKS FOR SHARING THESE TIPS!! I have used the cardboard tube from vinyl, works great. My cover protector sheet for mats, I cut a small shape out and place it on the top side. Left corner of my sheet. It makes it easier to find after you take it off and it goes on the same way all the time. Keep dust off of mat.

[@gwynneeldridge374]

Have been using the NICAPA mats successfully and frugally for over four years.

[@traceybartlam7737]

That pink mat was so satisfying to see cleaned! I remember the first thing I cut with my rotary blade and pink mat was felt and it left such a mess!

[@Kathy-Carr]

All of the hacks were awesome, but especially the one with the felt…fabulous! Thank you! 🎉

[@claireatkins5323]

Love the tip for keeping your mat straight while cutting with the old empty roll!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad you love it!

[@otterandthyme]

These were great tips! I’m a quilter and use freezer paper a lot as templates. Instead of contact paper on felt, I will try ironing on some freezer paper. It sticks to felt and comes off clean and reusable.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Wonderful!

[@kristinewashington7032]

This was AWESOME!!! I wouldn’t say I am a novice or an expert but this was just what I needed 😊THANK YOU☺️!!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@kathryncarey1955]

Hi Tanner! I would love to see some more videos on off-brand matts please!

[@juliaantonacci3940]

Omg!! Love love love the 12/24 Cricut mat hack. Thank you so much. 😮

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@MichaelKellyMusic]

Love the painters tape and felt hacks. I saw where some one put decorative vinyl on their clear mat covers then harder to lose and decorative when hanging.

[@FunWithEnduringArts]

LOVE the contact paper/felt hack! What a great idea ❣️

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad you love it!

[@crmuirhead]

When I lose a mylar cover I make a mat sandwich. I place the mylar I have onto its mat then place the orphaned mat on top of it. The mylar is stuck between the 2 mats asks both stay clean! Love your felt hack and I'm going to try it tomorrow. Thank you.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Have fun!

[@crzee151]

I do that too.

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

Just ordered my Cricut today. I have always had a Silhouette. While I love their designer software, I have had thee machines and have hated all of them. So I am trying to learn all I can about my Cricut before it arrives. I love these hacks. They are very useful. I loved the hack of cutting a 12 x 24" mat. I love cleaning mats with baby wipes. I love the idea of using Nicapa mats. I used to move my mat around for my Silhouette so that one was not new, but it does work in prolonging the life of the mat. Love the idea of taping two mats together for a 12 x 24" mat. Because if I rarely use it, it will be great to be able to hack it for usage. I love the hack of the plastic shower curtain. Great info. Thank you for sharing!

[@maryannemontague4249]

Thanks for the great hacks! I was able to purchase 30 green standard mats recently from Cricut. They were having an awesome sale and I am an Cricut Access member so I received an additional 10%off the sale price. The bottom line is I got 30 mats for $58.23, including tax! That is $1.91/mat!! Best deal ever!! 🎉

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@kimdeimling7965]

OMG I can’t believe how awesome these hacks are. I don’t know how to pick my favorite because they are all great. But, I do think finally seeing a way to clean the mat with a baby wipe and using control paper in fabric cuts is going to save me so much time! Thanks again for all of these hacks!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@christanice]

Thanks for the tips! I'm definitely going to use your to for moving the position of the cut so I don't wear it the same spot on the mat all the time, that never occurred to me!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@michellesebold4517]

Lots of great ideas! The 5 gallon paint stick I wish I had known ages ago!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for watching!

[@debfrancis2166]

Thanks for sharing these hacks. They are all going to come in handy.

[@shanlyng79]

I actually purchased a cricut mat extender on Amazon for really cheap. Works perfectly and love it!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Good to know!

[@loriritzenthaler9211]

Love the contact paper hack and the paint stick, although I'm able to open the drawer on the desk where my cricut sits, and that supports my 24" mat.

[@cindy8635]

Would appreciate an updated video on off brand mats. Thanks for the tips

[@vampirelady70]

The pinkish one he was holding, I got a bunch of this brand at a sale in my town, the stickiness is very inconsistent. The "light" one was so sticky,it took two hands to pull of the plastic cover, strong wasnt very strong and they tend to warp/bend very easily and one I used gave me errors with the cricut. The standard was fantastic and i still use it often

[@jnjhawaii5879]

I love that hack with the contact paper on the back of felt or material!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@janicejohnson9895]

Wow, I loved the last one especially! Thanks Tanner!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@gwynneeldridge374]

Used the contact paper on the mat hack for Maker University, to cut leather with no mat damage. Great hack for felt, too, as Tanner showed.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad!

[@carolcole1528]

Love the idea about th e contact paper with felt. Can't wait to try that.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Have fun!

[@kgallagher46]

Thank you for the command hook idea for my mats...they were all over my craft room and stuck under my maker. You are awesome. Thank you again!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@wineau4482]

I love the contact paper/felt hack and cleaning with baby wipes. Going to the store today to get some wipes!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad you love them!

[@Brendasts]

Thank you, Tanner, my new favorite hack is the one for the glitter HTV. Learn something new every day!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@annaeverson7873]

I love those cricut hacks especially the hack with the painters stick and cricut empty vinyl roll!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

So glad you love them!

[@denisestich8731]

Thank you for these Tanner! These were AWESOME hacks!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@irmafgonzalez]

Wow Tanner, every single hack was great!!! Thank you!!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@naomigillespie9906]

Thank you so much Tanner as always love to get new affordable hacks. awesome

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

I love using the 12 x 24 mat.

[@carolynbracy7877]

Thanks for the tips, I am new to owning one, and am glad to get some tips, before I really go too crazy with getting stuff.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're always welcome!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thank you Tanner, I think all off them are my favorite lol Happy Blessed Healthy New Year to you and team ! Gods Blessings Hugs Liz

[@marthabailey4631]

Love this video. Didn't know all these things. Thanks so much

[@rebeccaminger6217]

All of these hacks are great! Thanks so much for your instruction and all your ideas are really helpful.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you like them!

[@naomigillespie9906]

My favorite is loading the glitter vinyl. yeah

[@MGySgtWife]

Thanks!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Welcome!

[@LisaVornhagen]

I love the baby wipe hack! I actually used it while watching your video. I was pleasantly surprised how well it worked. I thought the baby wipe would leave bits behind. Definitely will be using this hack on a regular basis!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@paulinemclean7326]

Love how you made one large mat sticking two together! Would never have thought of that 😆😁😁

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for watching!

[@sheenabryant352]

Yes Tanner and the team!!!!!...Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@juliamiller-shumaker8650]

I like the last one to line the vynal on the mat

[@esthervonhoffmann3429]

I’m interested in the full in depth review of the mats and vinyl

[@sinsitysinderella790]

You sir, are a genius, I tip my 🎩 to you! I was thinking that the contact paper on the felt would also keep the cut pieces easier to handle, keep track of, and work with until you're ready to do the final placement. I love the roller under the mat, and the paint stick, so awesome! I've been using off-brand mats since I got my Cricut a few years ago, and I've never had an issue. I love the shower curtain idea, because the material is sturdier and doesn't slide off of everywhere you set it. I Always keep several $ Store shower curtains on hand, they come in handy for SO many things! Once you start, you'll find tons of different uses. Thanks so much! I would love to see more videos like this 😊

[@kimschannel1911]

Awesome tips! I store my mats on an S hook on the side of a steel shelf in my crafting barn.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@kgibbie]

I’ve used extra sticky transfer tape on my mats when cutting leather. It’s a game changer! I’ll try the contact paper method too! Thanks for the tips!

[@charlarp]

Some new great hacks I haven’t heard of yet, thanks!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@bettiebardwell7883]

Thanks Tanner , I occasionally needs 12/24 mat and just not have gotten one. So I usually make my design smaller to fit. Great information. 😊

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@brendarivera4746]

Thanks for the tutorial Tanner.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!🙂

[@zullo3529]

Great hacks. I had never seen the paint stick hack. I love that. Please do another mat brand comparison. Thanks Tanner

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@dbellesouth58]

Lots of help again. The felt contact is my favorite but the roller under the mat was great too.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@cheriethompson7725]

I really liked all the hacks. I'm in a shoulder sling so it will be a while before I get to craft. I cannot wait to get back. It is only been two weeks since rotator cuff surgery, but I am getting stir crazy not being able to do anything.

[@uyvonnepage7137]

Thank you for sharing these awesome hacks.

[@kimmajor4301]

Loved the video!! Loved all of your hacks but the last one was great. Thank you Tanner

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@gwynneeldridge374]

Wish I'd seen this earlier today while trying to put HTV on mat. I used the mat cover under most of HTV so I could position the top, then pulled out slowly as I adhered the rest. It worked fairly well.

[@nicoleaho7262]

Thank you for me all these hacks are very helpful thank you again . Much love

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@theresahernblom1819]

Thank you Tanner ❤️ totally loved the hacks..theres one thing i would love to share ..i have lost a cover to one of my mats so i turned it upside down on to another one. It dosent stick as well but helps until I get something ...

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@denisekersey8120]

Loved the use of vinyl roll and will try this. And using the offbrand mat I have seen on Amazon but have been reluctant to buy will try it out.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Go for it!

[@denisekosoris9839]

Loved idea of contact paper with felt.So logical but I probably would not have tried without your suggestion, thanks!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@1cariyoung]

Press and seal works with felt as well.

[@Sweetpeastrawberrylimeshake]

😮 love the hack for the felt fabric using contact paper. Thank you so much❤

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@TheresaWest56]

They are ALL my favorites! Thank you for showing us your hacks! 😊

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@barbarabryant4085]

Tanner the last hack you did with the glitter htv was pretty cool I recently found that if after I get the top lined up I lay a ruler on top and gently pull down it helps to keep it straight and also rolls the air bumps out at the same time. Hope it works for you the way it has for me, I'm only starting out and your tips and hacks have helped me. Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you like it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@sallymccornack2800]

Absolutely fantastic tips. Thanks so much. Definitely going to try the roller technique xx

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@BritttWolfff]

Thank you for this video! It was all very helpful. My favorite was…all of them! 😆

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellehose1916]

Great information! Do you by chance have a recommendation for baby wipes like your own preference? I know some can be a bit more “linty” than others. I keep those in my car for our hands and some leave a lint type residue.

[@Joyce-Barker]

Am new to cricut and I think I found the easy to follow ,no frills down to earth. Am wondering unrelated to this segment..You used a heat press mat..non cricut and what did you call it..harder surface ..?.

[@norakayking4055]

Love the dollar tree shower curtain hack

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thank you!

[@shirleyroland1906]

Great hacks! I can definitely see myself cutting the Dollar Tree clear shower curtain to use as a protective sheet for mats. Some of mine are getting nasty, so this will save me $$ by not needing to buy a new mat as often. Thanks, Tanner.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You are so welcome!

[@darniataylor7749]

Hey, Hi, Hello! 👋🏾I'm new to the channel and to Cricut. I don't have my machine yet, but I'm getting one as a combined birthday/Christmas gift & I'm trying to learn as much as I can before it arrives. These are great tips & I look forward to learning more from you.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenwages2639]

So many great Cricut mat hacks! I’ll definitely be using several of them from now on. Thanks for sharing!!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@ShannonT116]

Awesome hacks Tanner! Thank you!! 😊

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@EmpressNatiLocs]

Great hacks Tanner! I have 2 dirty mats and baby wipes so now I can clean them! Thanks so much!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're so welcome!

[@dbellesouth58]

That contact paper felt is awesome!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@customdesignssuperstore5229]

Tanner, awesome video! Would not be able to pick a favorite hack because they were ALL awesome! Thanks for making this video!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@rosaperez6778]

Love these hacks. Thank you for sharing.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@robira1313]

So to connect to mats (to make a 12x24) did you overlap them a couple of inches? ...or butt them up to each other?

[@Texas_Jen]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Anytime!

[@MrsAvonRep29]

Amazing tips thnx for sharing

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Anytime!

[@kathg9415]

Super hacks! I will definitely be using these. Thank you!!

[@jeannemcdermott477]

Tanner can you use the 24” mat in the Cricut maker

[@shariz2998]

Definitely going to try taping two mats together.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Hope you enjoy!

[@knightly716]

Question! After you cut the mat, could you hole punch it to be able to hang up on the wall and it still work in cricut?? 👀 I def want to try this if so!

[@pattiwienken2055]

Love the stir stick hatch.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊

[@351countrygirl]

Love these hacks. I can use a lot of them Thank you

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@Rindle17]

Great hacks! I need to remember to position my cuts away from that top left corner. My own hack is to stock up on Cricut mats at the end of the year when you can get the boxes of 25 mats @ 50% off + your Access discount.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Thanks for watching!

[@gerirauch2769]

Putting 2 12” mats together is my favorite!

[@ellen-marie6692]

Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately, I tried cutting one of my 12 x 24 mats same as you did but my Maker 3 wouldn’t work with either half even though I didn’t load cut end first. My maker sensed it wasn’t the long enough so there definitely needs to be a margin the past the 12 inches. I wasn’t working with large material size either. I’m guessing this wasn’t an issue for you - can you suggest a remedy?

[@jeannemcdermott477]

Tanner can you use the 24” mat in the maker with out cutting it ?

[@lisachurch4967]

Yes

[@lynnbrown9156]

Yes!!!!!!! They all work...thank you:)

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

You're welcome!

[@mildredsegarra587]

I made labels with the word “Create” and sticked them on the plastic cover sheets of my mats. That way is easier for me to find the plastic cover if I misplaced it when I take it off the mat.

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Good idea!

[@jeannemcdermott477]

Thank you Tanner ! I didn’t know you could use the vinyl roll to keep your mat even, and the baby wipes , and to do the glitter vinyl the way you did. Thank you!

[@MakersGonnaLearn]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching. 😊