So you recently got a Cricut machine and are afraid to start using it because it's a bit overwhelming to learn. Don't worry you're not alone! There are millions of tutorials on YouTube that will walk you through the process step-by-step to get you comfortable and making beautiful projects in no time. Design School also has tons of tutorials to get your started with your Cricut.
Here are 10 YouTube tutorials that I've pulled for you that cover the basic functions to jump start the learning process and get you over the initial fear.
How to use Fonts in Cricut Design Space
You purchased some amazing fonts from fontbundles.net and want to import them into your software. This will show you how simple it is to install and use all of the features available to you.
How to Download Images for Cricut
You want to use an image you found or purchased online, this will teach your the process on how best to import them into the software.
How to Slice, Attach, Weld, Flatten, and Contour in Cricut Design Space
These are all of the essential tools you need to understand to create your own designs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5OcuFZo90Y
Advanced Text Features in Cricut Design Space
This video digs deeper into text options with Cricut Design Space so you get the most of out your fonts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlSafU_D1JA
Text Basics for Cricut Design Space
This is an overview on the basics on how to manipulate your text designs in Cricut Design Space.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMXME_UgyoY
How to Create Text Word Shapes in Cricut Design Space
Learn how to cut text into shapes to create word art. This also teaches you the weld and slice tools in Cricut Design Space too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUbccPItUj0
How to Upload and Cut SVG files in Cricut Design Space
This shows you how to import your downloaded SVG files into Cricut Design Space to create your projects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCRuDshKWdc
How to Create Multi-Layer Projects
This will teach you how to break down an image into multiple layers for a paper or vinyl project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbcv-lX3bn8
How to Create a Knockout Text Project
This takes you step by step how to create a two-tone color project of cutting a shape into your text.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JiQl98oG2E
How to Address Envelopes using your Cricut
This shows you how to design and create custom invitations and envelopes using your Cricut Design Space software and pen tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-60drCMEjU
So by now you're an expert and ready to dust off that box and get to work making your own projects to impress your friends and family with. It's as simple as typing in a search phrase in YouTube to quickly find several tutorials showing you how best to create that project you have inside your head.
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