The Complete Cricut Machine Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Creative Crafting with Vinyl, Paper, Infusible Ink and More!

by Angie Holden

Overview

Learn the Ins and Outs of Your Cricut® Through Fun and Easy Crafts

Cricut® authority and The Country Chic Cottage founder Angie Holden brings you the most comprehensive resource that will help you make the most of your Cricut ® machine. Packed with valuable tips, techniques and eye-catching projects, this book will quickly turn you into a certified Cricut® expert!

Discover the wonderful world of Design Space®, the virtual interface where you’ll utilize design templates and conceptualize all your awesome projects. Then, dive into 24 step-by-step projects based on various materials like vinyl, paper, HTV, fabric and more. Starting a crafting hobby or embarking on a small business venture? Angie has included a wide variety of creative projects that are easy to customize to your personal style. Gifting to friends and family? The Etched Wine Glasses and Chipboard Puzzle will be guaranteed hits. Looking for new ways to accessorize or decorate your home? You won’t believe the unique creations you can make, from fashion items like the Infusible Ink Shirts and Layered HTV Tote Bag to home décor projects like the Wood Door Hanger and Custom Doormat.

With this book, the amazing possibilities of the Cricut® are at the tip of your fingers and will endlessly inspire you in your crafting journey.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645676515
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	71,473
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Angie Holden is the professional crafter and YouTuber behind The Country Chic Cottage. She loves inspiring others to create with their Cricut® machines through weekly videos and blog posts. Over the past decade, Angie has been featured by Better Homes and Gardens, Michaels, Country Living, Good Housekeeping and more. When she is not crafting, you can find Angie hanging out on her rural Tennessee farm.

Table of Contents

Hello and Welcome! 7

Getting Started 8

Cricut Basics, Materials and Tools 9

Cricut Design Space® 23

Paper 32

Paper Crafting Basics 33

DIY Paper Gift Tags 37

Easy All-Occasion Cards 41

Paper Banner with Foil Lines 47

Chipboard Cake Topper 51

Gift Box and Bow 55

Vinyl 60

Vinyl Crafting Basics 61

Pantry Labels 67

Wood Sign with Vinyl 72

Vinyl on a Tumbler 77

Framed Flower Shadow Box 79

HTV 84

HTV Crafting Basics 85

Crafty HTV Shirt 93

Layered HTV Tote Bag 97

Reverse Canvas 103

Wood Door Hanger 107

Infusible Ink 112

Infusible ink Basics 113

Infusible Ink Shirts 121

Infusible Ink Mug and Coaster 124

Silhouette Coasters 129

Stenciling 134

Stenciling Basics 135

Etched Wine Glasses 141

Stenciled Table Top 144

Custom Doormat 149

Print then Cut 152

Print Then Cut Basics 153

Print Then Cut Stickers 159

Chipboard Puzzle 162

Fabric 166

Fabric Crafting Basics 167

Felt Succulent Wreath 171

Appliqué Onesie 174

Zipper Pouch 177

Acknowledgments 183

About the Author 185

Index 186

Editorial Reviews

The Complete Cricut® Machine Handbook is perfect for anyone new to Cricut® and Design Space. A must-have for any level Cricut® user.”
— Tisa Jackson, craft artist and creator of This is Tisa

“Angie Holden is the absolute best at explaining all of the ins-and-outs of crafting with a Cricut® machine. Her step-by-step instructions are perfect for a beginner who is intimidated or who is unsure about which supplies to purchase.”
— Jennifer Sanderson, craft artist and creator of Pigskins & Pigtails

“This is a wonderful addition to any Cricuteer’s craft room! The variety of projects is exactly what any beginner needs to launch their Cricut®. In addition to the practical instructions, the colorful photos jump off the pages, propelling you into a creative mindset!”
— Abbi Kirsten, author and founder of Abbi Kirsten Collections

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