Cricut Maker: What Do You Need (& What Can You Skip)

Cricut Maker: What Do You Need (& What Can You Skip) - Cricut Kickoff Day #2

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7 ай бұрын

What tools and supplies do you REALLY need for your Cricut Maker and Maker 3 cutting machine? Learn all about mats, blades, insert cards, Infusible Ink, EasyPress, Mug Press, and more in my Cricut Kickoff for the Cricut Maker family of cutting machines! Sign up FREE at jennifermaker.... to get the FREE Cricut Kickoff Handbook!
Get my Cricut Discount code and links to many of the items I mention in this video at jennifermaker....
Links to All Cricut Kickoff 2024 Videos on KZfaq:
Lesson 1:
* Setup Your Cricut Joy: kzfaq.info...
* Setup Your Cricut Joy Xtra: kzfaq.info...
* Setup Your Cricut Explore Air 2: kzfaq.info...
* Setup Your Cricut Maker (original): kzfaq.info...
* Setup Your Cricut Maker 3: kzfaq.info...
^ Setup Your Cricut Venture: kzfaq.info...
Lesson 2:
* Tools & Supplies for Cricut Joy owners: kzfaq.info...
* Tools & Supplies for Cricut Explore & Venture owners: kzfaq.info...
* Tools & Supplies for Cricut Maker owners: kzfaq.info...
Lesson 3:
* Design Space for iPad & iPhone at kzfaq.info...
* Design Space for Android tutorial at kzfaq.info...
* Design Space for Desktop tutorial at kzfaq.info...
#cricut #cricutmade #designspace
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@dreamyff34 5 ай бұрын

My husband recently won the Cricut Maker3 for me and I was SO intimidated when I opened it and there were NO instructions. Then I found you and now I've got pages and pages of notes and I can't believe how much I'm learning. Thank you for going over every single thing I have questions on and for taking the time to make these videos for us. I am so grateful and now thanks to you, super excited to use it!

@JenniferMaker 5 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! Glad I could help!

@lij-alchemistsjoy6400 7 ай бұрын

Jennifer, thank you so much for all the incredible value you have given us over the last month and always - I have followed you now for a couple of years and so appreciate all the craft things you teach and tips and things you provide freely - I have watched several videos multiple times because of the tips and value - if I have a question I look up your channel and so far there has been a video 100% of the time to answer my question or walk me through a process Thank you!!🙂 I also have several of your courses and those with the materials list and video and written instructions have also proven to be invaluable tools as I muddle through my projects 🤣 Thank you to you, your team and Greg! It is wonderful that you have such a wonderful team around you!

@susanfendelet7728 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jennifer. I am starting over from the very beginning. I’ve never felt truly confident with my cricket maker and know it can do a whole lot more. You are so valuable to those of us who need help ❤❤

@beckybechtel7546 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for allowing us to watch this later in the day! I was unable to attend the live but really enjoyed watching the replay. I always learn something new when I watch your tutorials.

@Mattschmalzter 7 ай бұрын

Hey Jennifer! I know you said previously that you aren't a fan of the hook weeding tool, but I really recommend it for projects involving glitter vinyl or mesh. I just find it works better than the regular weeding tool for those materials. Maybe give it a try and see if you like it better!

@lindajordan6104 5 ай бұрын

Jennifer, you are such a great teacher! Thank you for breaking it down in such simple terms without making the listener feel inadequate! You've been a Cricut inspiration for years, but I'm just getting back to it after a long hiatus. Love re-learning from you!

@JenniferMaker 5 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@BoGilmore 7 ай бұрын

Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the tip on cleaning the blades in the "High Tech" aluminum foil ball🙂 It's nice of you to find ways to help save $$$ for everyone❤

@maureennordstrom4496 7 ай бұрын

You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much for all of your guidance. I set up my brand new Maker 3 with no problems at all. You are extremely informative and I’m deeply grateful ❤️

@diannerobert3822 7 ай бұрын

These are very long educational tutorial video. You must be tired , but sure have lots of patience . You are a great and wonderful teacher . Thank you Jennifer ! 🥰😊💕

@denisemorgan5683 6 ай бұрын

I’m so happy I’ve discovered you here on KZfaq. I’m a beginner and can’t wait to continue learning from you. Thank you for all you do! ❤

@JenniferMaker 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@sarahsmith1960 7 ай бұрын

Jennifer, I really appreciate all of your videos!!! Just everything you do. I'm learning so much. THANK YOU @

@user-iq5iy8fi5v 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving us this huge amount of information for beginners in a professional way. all the love and respect from The Middle East :)

@JenniferMaker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I am happy to help!

@janicestegall852 7 ай бұрын

Love the extra fine point pens.

@terryjhulbert2504 3 ай бұрын

Iim trying to find help on loading the pens in the new maker 3! I’ve been making cards but can’t get the pens to write! Help!

@Naynay1969 7 ай бұрын

I've been pulling out my old printouts from when I got an Air 2. It's my husband's now that I have a Maker 3. He'll need help! lol It's good to go back in time and what I think of most is all the material threw away due to mistakes. The memories of laughing so hard about it. lol Thank you for doing this every year!

@AllintheDetail 7 ай бұрын

What a great tip to get the plastic back on mat!!!

@diannerobert3822 7 ай бұрын

I have those those interchanable tips knife kit and a big healing mat and love it . Very handy . 😊👍

@fd7231 4 ай бұрын

I can't believe this enormous wealth of information is so readily and freely available! This is truly invaluable for anybody who wants to use these machines. Thank you so much for making your knowledge and experience so accessible to us.

@JenniferMaker 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!❤️

@DiRidpath 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just bought the Explore 3 in early December. Even though I love it, I kind of wish I'd gotten at least the Maker instead. The engraving part looks fun.

@elizabethvallely4044 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great teaching tutorial! Thanks for showing us what to use and not to use, as always really appreciated! Thank you fro Sharing!!! Liz 😊💕

@kristagrebenc3265 7 ай бұрын

I have never heard of the fabric pen before today’s video. Thanks. 😊

@kimberlymayes7283 7 ай бұрын

I so need a stand like Greg made. I wish he sold these.

@kikaeventsandcrafts 6 ай бұрын

This video is very detailed for a beginner like me 👍

@JenniferMaker 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@aandwonlineshopping 4 ай бұрын

great information

@JenniferMaker 4 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@juliesmith3857 7 ай бұрын

Jennifer I am loving this; started with day 3 and am backtracking. So much information I am going to go back further to day 1 because I am still struggling with using my Cricut Maker and want to make it a goal to master it in 2024. But...I gotta go to bed now - hopefully I can catch up in the next couple of days. Thank you.

@janicestegall852 7 ай бұрын

Did not know they made a fabric pen. Love it.

@user-tv5oc4rh5h 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jennifer for your time and all the free learning tutorials and handbook and downloads since I joined xmas eve in readiness for your online live. I have been wanting to get into cricut but been unsure and am saving up for the maker model only. I feel it is great you can teach me before I go ahead as it is a huge purchase for me, so I will just be learning everything I can from all your videos and practicing your tutorials in design space. Hopefully I will be kind of confident by the time I manage to purchase and not go in cold haha.

@MissP-qy2cu 7 ай бұрын

Thank you from Australia Love the videos

@BlackDogDesigns 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, fantastic video!

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@weronicad1581 7 ай бұрын

Just finished watching (2am). Thank you

@druvazirani Ай бұрын

I so same next day on your circuit machine same white.

@Vanessafechko 5 ай бұрын

These videos are so good to learn from, thank you Vanessa canada

@JenniferMaker 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@gwendolyncarter6152 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@lindamcintosh7603 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@user-ig3lt3yp4g 7 ай бұрын

You are awesome!!! Thank you!!!

@jenjenoz 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of this, especially the advice about not needing to buy all the things before starting. I’m one of those people lol. So I needed to hear that!

@JenniferMaker 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jenjenoz 7 ай бұрын

Haha so much more room for activities!!! I use that a lot too! 😂

@easttennesseeguineapigrescue 7 ай бұрын

I just thought my craft room was stocked.. whoa.. your the queen

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Lol! Thanks!

@carollindsey4864 7 ай бұрын

I bought a bunch of vinyl right away. Then learned that there are different kinds for different projects 🤦‍♀️ So glad I found Jennifer!

@lindabradford9591 7 ай бұрын

I did the same but now mine just sits there because I like cardstock and sublimation much better.

@genesishernandez1381 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my goal is to learn and be able to open my business ❤❤❤

@JenniferMaker 5 ай бұрын

Best of luck!

@Vanessafechko 5 ай бұрын

I am scared out of my mind so much information

@JenniferMaker 5 ай бұрын

You got this! It is a learning curve to start.

@lindabradford9591 7 ай бұрын

I have all the different tips and have only used maybe 3 of them, ugh. Im rewatching for what i may have missed. Jennifer, you and your team are awesome!

@diannerobert3822 7 ай бұрын

There should be a free printable for all the tools and pens for what they are use for. 😊

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Don’t forget the handbook is available after you register at: jennifermaker.com/cricutkickoff 🥳

@user-cj3eb7es6i 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the wonderful information. I think you said not to use the pink mat for faux leather but don’t remember if you said what mat to use. Thanks for your help, I learned so much.

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Green is my go to mat for most anything.

@4ohgollycats Ай бұрын

What is the best way to print and save your books

@JenniferMaker Ай бұрын

Many of our readers are printing it at home, a print shop or even at your local library as often times, printing at the library is the least costly printing option! :) For the playbook, it is divided into 3 sections - Desktop, iOS, and Android. Not all of the pages have to be printed out. You would just print out the section that you need.

@kikaeventsandcrafts 6 ай бұрын

What are the pens used for and what are the makers used for?

@JenniferMaker 6 ай бұрын

You can write a draw with them.

@gwendolyncarter6152 7 ай бұрын

Hello from J-ville

@Gilded_Lotus 2 ай бұрын

Jennifer I want to thank you very much for this video. I was wondering where did you share the file for your 3D printer blade holder ? i love it and would like to make one similar if possible . Thank you very much . please keep on making videos thanks to you I can use my machine like a pro

@JenniferMaker 2 ай бұрын

Here it is. jennifermaker.com/3dtoolholder/

@Gilded_Lotus 2 ай бұрын

@@JenniferMaker Thank you very much

@jackieking1855 26 күн бұрын

I was wondering about doing car numbers what do you use

@JenniferMaker 26 күн бұрын

Hi there! I'm not sure what you mean by car numbers. Please give some more detail and ask in my Cricut Crafters and Makers FB Group, facebook.com/groups/cricutcraftersandmakers/

@druvazirani Ай бұрын

I have 1

@JenniferMaker Ай бұрын

❤️ 💕

@sharonvaliontis 4 ай бұрын

Hi Jennifer is it possible to get the 3d files please. Love, love love your videos

@JenniferMaker 4 ай бұрын

Here is the entire course. makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff/

@gerinason 7 ай бұрын

I have a Cricut Expression 2. Have you heard of this one? I've never heard you mention it when you are naming the Cricut. My husband got this for me years ago. Yes. It is still in the box. I've heard you mention names & the Expression 2 was not mentioned. Help?😂

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

The Expression does not use Design Space. I refer to those that do. The Explore family, Maker family, Joy family and the Venture.

@elliomoonarts9582 7 ай бұрын

Hi Jennifer thank you for this video I heard you say you have cut a lot of different fabric on your maker have you go a list of the fabric that cuts well on maker3 can I ask what kinds of fabric projects you have done using the maker 3

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

It cuts many different kinds of fabric. The rotary blade works great! jennifermaker.com/category/sewing/page/2/

@diazfamily2143 7 ай бұрын

I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure where I missed the info on what kind of mats that I am supposed to purchase. I don't recall seeing this info..

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

You can find mats in the affiliate links on favorite finds. The green mat is my go to. www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-c673d212

@adared0571 5 ай бұрын

can i use any other mugs for the mug press?

@JenniferMaker 5 ай бұрын

Yes, as long as they are for sublimation with a poly coating. Here are some other ones we tested. jennifermaker.com/cricut-mug-press-sublimation-blanks/

@4ohgollycats Ай бұрын

Does cricut make a cord to computer with c connection?

@JenniferMaker Ай бұрын

No, you just need to purchase an inexpensive adapter for Apple computers most most any local store.

@sherinchenx3 7 ай бұрын

So the rotary blade can be used for the maker 3, right?

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Yes 😊🌻

@kimmassie-matlock9238 Ай бұрын

Is the handbook a free download?

@JenniferMaker Ай бұрын

Yes, the Cricut Kickoff handbook is free!

@sesm72 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all of the information! Could you please tell me how I would get the file for the 3D printer file for the great storage unit your husband made for you? Thank you! 😍

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

We designed and made them on our 3D printer. We plan to share the print files on our blog at some point for anyone else who wants them. There are two styles -- the one on the left uses PVC pipes, so it’s height adjustable to your needs. The one on the right is all 3D printed except for the table, which is a piece of wood screwed to the legs. Both meet the requirements in Cricut’s Safety Instructions for “a flat and stable surface” as the Cricuts are just sitting on stable tables.

@sesm72 7 ай бұрын

I'm interested in the tool caddy, too! Thanks! ❤❤❤@@JenniferMaker

@hoopman732 7 ай бұрын

Im looking for the pattern for the organizer that Greg did on 3D printer

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

We designed and made them on our 3D printer. We plan to share the print files on our blog lat some point for anyone else who wants them. There are two styles -- the one on the left uses PVC pipes, so it’s height adjustable to your needs. The one on the right is all 3D printed except for the table, which is a piece of wood screwed to the legs. Both meet the requirements in Cricut’s Safety Instructions for “a flat and stable surface” as the Cricuts are just sitting on stable tables.

@brandyatkinson8856 7 ай бұрын

is the maker tools organizer tray on amazon?

@lindabradford9591 7 ай бұрын

Yes and several varieties. I have 2 machines and they each have a 3 piece set. They are great, no room for snacks tho, lol!

@karenf.6367 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great tutorial! I just purchased the Brother sublimation printer a few days ago based on your review, but haven't set up yet. Can I use with DS and my Maker or is it only compatible with Artspira app? If DS can be used, are you planning any sublimation tutorials using Cricut DS and the Brother printer? Thanks!

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Unless you're printing designs off Cricut Design Space directly, you don't need to use Design Space to print sublimation images. Check out jennifermaker.com/print-sublimation-designs-from-google-docs 😊🌻

@albertnieto-g3l Ай бұрын

how I could get that book please

@JenniferMaker Ай бұрын

Here you go. cricutcoach.com/ link.jennifermaker.com/amazon/cricut-coach-playbook

@janicestegall852 7 ай бұрын

Can you use a mat with the cricut 3?

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

Yes 😊🌻 You can use the same mats as the Maker and Explore machines 😊🌻

@ashleylofton9272 7 ай бұрын

I've been told I need a printer to use my maker 3, is that true?

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

No, you only need an inkjet printer if you want to do print then cut projects. jennifermaker.com/how-to-use-printable-vinyl-with-cricut/

@tanyapersons1873 7 ай бұрын

Remind me if I have maker original and an unopened cricut explore deep cut housing and blade (black) but has the green packaging not white… it will not work in the maker?

@debbiemontgomery349 7 ай бұрын

Yes the black deep cut blade will work with the explore and makers. I personally haven’t used it yet (had for years tho). Jennifer said she uses for cardboard, chipboard, stiffened felt and foam sheets.

@marybrown8725 7 ай бұрын

Is there a tray organizer for the explorer?

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

There may be, I haven't seen one available though. 😊🌻

@eljones5752 7 ай бұрын

I have watched these videos and can't find the code. 🤦‍♀️

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

The giveaway has ended. Sorry

@jessicacoursey9266 7 ай бұрын

I have a 12x6 green standard grip mat is that ok to use with the maker 3?

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

You will need to use a 12"x12" or 12"x24" mat.

@jessicacoursey9266 7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ackougeeroms6803 4 ай бұрын

Jammer dat het niet in Nederlands is 😘😞

@lauriekitchell7082 3 ай бұрын

Your videos are very informative, but to long? Do you have any shorter videos?

@JenniferMaker 3 ай бұрын

We do have shorter videos on the blog jennifermaker.com. This one is long because it is for beginners setting up their Cricut for the first time.

@juliesmith3857 7 ай бұрын

the must have link doesn't work; any suggestions?

@JenniferMaker 7 ай бұрын

www.amazon.com/shop/jennifer.maker/list/3KPPSTLRQE4DX?linkCode=spc&tag=jennifermakersupplylist-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_d_f

@juliesmith3857 7 ай бұрын

@@JenniferMaker thank you