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Practical tutorials and honest guides for Cricut crafters — from first cuts to running a small business.

Getting Started

Cricut Hat Press: How to Apply HTV to Hats and Caps

The Cricut Hat Press is designed specifically for pressing HTV onto curved hat surfaces. Here's how to use it and get pr…

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Comparisons

Best Cricut Machine in 2026: Which One Should You Buy

Not sure which Cricut to buy in 2026? Here's a clear breakdown of every model and which one is right for your skill leve…

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Troubleshooting

Cricut Mat Leaving Residue on Your Material? Here's the Fix

If your Cricut mat is leaving sticky residue on your vinyl or cardstock, here's what's causing it and how to stop it hap…

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Design Space

Cricut Design Space Mobile App: What You Can and Can't Do

The Design Space mobile app lets you create and cut from your phone or tablet. Here's what works great, what's limited, …

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Getting Started

Cricut Joy Card Mat: Making Cards with the Smallest Cricut

The Cricut Joy Card Mat makes it easy to create greeting cards without a full-size machine. Here's how it works and what…

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Materials

How to Cut Thick Materials with Cricut: Tips for Heavy Cuts

Cricut can cut surprisingly thick materials with the right setup. Here's how to handle chipboard, thick leather, balsa w…

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Getting Started

Cricut Card Maker: How to Make Cards Faster Than Ever

The Cricut Card Maker system makes beautiful greeting cards in minutes. Here's how the system works, what cards you can …

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Materials

Cricut and Thermal Paper: What It Is and How It Works

Thermal paper creates no-ink prints that Cricut can cut into stickers and labels. Here's how the workflow works and what…

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Design Space

How to Find Free Images in Cricut Design Space (Without Access)

You don't need Cricut Access to find free images in Design Space. Here's how to filter for free content and where to upl…

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Troubleshooting

Cricut Design Space Crashing or Freezing? How to Fix It

Design Space crashing or freezing mid-project is incredibly frustrating. Here's how to fix it and prevent it from happen…

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Troubleshooting

Cricut Pen Not Writing? How to Fix It

Cricut pens sometimes skip, scratch, or won't write at all. Here's what causes it and how to fix it quickly.

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Design Space

How to Warp and Curve Text in Cricut Design Space

Curved text adds a professional touch to Cricut projects. Here's how to curve, arc, and warp text in Design Space, and w…

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