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Cricut Essentials I would buy (again) if starting over
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items My first Cricut was a cricut mini, and I realized that this machine was not what i thought it was, and ended up needing to upgrade to the explore 1. Thats when I started my little side hustle. My kids were very young and I wanted to work at home to m...
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Cricut Machines
Vinyl
Mats
Tools
Blanks
Design Software & Tools
Cricut Machines
Cricut 4 - I like this beginner bundle because it has a varitey of things to test and play with, Smart Vinyl, Cardstock, Transfer Tape, Iron On HTV, Mat, Pens, Tool Kit. Make sure you check back around Oct/Nov for those Christmas deals!
Cricut Explore 4 - Smart Cutting Machine
Advanced/Pro crafter - 10x cutting force of Explore, allowing for thicker, denser materials
Adaptive Tool System controls the direction and cutting pressure of tools, allowing the machine to adapt to various materials and cutting tasks. It enables the use of interchangeable tools, such as the rotary blade for fabric, knife blade for thicker...
Explore 4, does not feature the Adaptive Tool System.
Adaptive Tool System controls the direction and cutting pressure of tools, allowing the machine to adapt to various materials and cutting tasks. It enables the use of interchangeable tools, such as the rotary blade for fabric, knife blade for thicker...
Explore 4, does not feature the Adaptive Tool System.
Cricut Maker 4 - Smart Cutting Machine
Vinyl
I’m absolutely loving this HTVRONT Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle! The 12-pack gives you such a fun variety of vibrant colors, and each roll is a generous 12"x5FT—more than enough for multiple projects. It’s been perfect for customizing t-shirts, tote ba...
HTVRONT HTV Vinyl Bundle 12 Pack - 12"x5FT
I was really impressed with this vinyl bundle from HTVRONT! For under $25, you're getting 40 sheets in 29 beautiful, vibrant colors—perfect for anyone who loves DIY and crafting. The sheets are a nice size (12"x12") and work great with my Cricut mach...
HTVRONT 40 Sheets 12"x12" Permanent Vinyl
I absolutely loved working with the Tintnut Glitter HTV! The colors are super vibrant and the glitter finish really makes my projects pop. The sheets are a generous 12"x12" size, which gives you plenty of space to work with, and they cut beautifully ...
Weeding was surprisingly easy for a glitter HTV, and the vinyl adhered well using both a heat press and an iron. So far, the designs have held up great through multiple washes—no peeling or cracking. Perfect for T-shirts, tote bags, canvases, and oth...
Definitely a must-have for crafters who want a little sparkle in their life!
Weeding was surprisingly easy for a glitter HTV, and the vinyl adhered well using both a heat press and an iron. So far, the designs have held up great through multiple washes—no peeling or cracking. Perfect for T-shirts, tote bags, canvases, and oth...
Definitely a must-have for crafters who want a little sparkle in their life!
Tintnut Glitter HTV - 16 Sheets 12"x12"
Mats
Blue mats were my go to. These mats are re-usable up to a point, but a trick is you can use dishwash soap to clean them and hang them try, i used a pants hangar, and then hooked it to my shower rod.
The blue mats are not the strongest strength, infact they are the weakest, but the reason I always went with these was because the green mats would always be way too sticky and when I peeling the vinyl off it, the backing came off.
This doesnt allow that, so it was so much easier to work with.
The blue mats are not the strongest strength, infact they are the weakest, but the reason I always went with these was because the green mats would always be way too sticky and when I peeling the vinyl off it, the backing came off.
This doesnt allow that, so it was so much easier to work with.
FOME 4PCS 12x12 Light Adhesive Cutting Mats
Tools
Cricuts mini heat press is a great addition to not only your craft business, but as a household item. Many times I have used this instead of a regular iron when I needed to hem pants, but you can use this as a space save if you are only planning on s...
Cricut EasyPress Mini Heat Press, Zen Blue
This mini desktop vaccum makes picking up particles from weeding, or those little pieces of vinyl that get left behind, it also picks up paper. It makes cleaning up so much easier.
ODISTAR Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaner - Pink
Lint rollers, esp the sticky ones, are an essential for when you are sublimating or using HTV on anything, mugs included. The last thing you want, is when you sublimation or put HTV on a tshirt and there's a hair or piece of lint that was sublimated or infused with the htv. Tieing your hair up sometimes is not enough. Be preventative and invest in lint rollers.
Scotch-Brite Lint Roller Value Pack, 5 Rollers
You are going to want a lightbox to help you take professional looking photos. This little kit is great for smaller items like Mugs, Ornaments, etc. It comes with different color backgrounds so you can switch it up for christmas, halloween and more. ...
Portable Photo Light Box with Backdrops
Handy little tool you place onm your hand for those intricate pieces. They can have a place to live while you are weeding.
Vinyl Scrap Collector with Suction Cup, 2PCS
I wish i had this when I had my vinyl rolls. Once you start your collection, storage is a huge necessity. This makes it easy for a grab and go and visible so you can easily if you need to restock. Keeps everything nice and neat as well :)
Vinyl Roll Holder with 48 Compartments
I bought this to organize my vinyl sheets for Cricut projects, and it works perfectly! The 27 compartments are spacious enough to hold 12x12 sheets without curling or bending. I love that the shelves are adjustable—I removed a few to fit bulkier shee...
VEVOR 27 Compartment Wood Organizer, Grey
I honestly hated the cricut transfer tape, but I've been using this Lya Vinyl Transfer Tape with my Cricut and I was honestly impressed. I did a lot of vinyl crafting—decals, mugs, signs—and this tape has made the process so much smoother. It lifts t...
It sticks well to the vinyl but doesn't cling so hard that you’re fighting with it to get your design off the tape and onto the surface. Even for smaller, intricate designs, it works like a charm—no bubbles, no mess. The 50ft roll lasts a long time, ...
It sticks well to the vinyl but doesn't cling so hard that you’re fighting with it to get your design off the tape and onto the surface. Even for smaller, intricate designs, it works like a charm—no bubbles, no mess. The 50ft roll lasts a long time, ...
12"x50FT Vinyl Transfer Tape with Grid
Cricut blades, the ones cricut buys are really expensive, these work just as great and a fraction of the price.
40PCS Cricut Replacement Cutting Blades Set
Getting a receipt holder either from amazon, or dollarama will help you stay organized with orders, and at tax time.
Receipt Organizer 13 Pockets Accordion File
Having a receipt book is a must have if you are serious about being a business owner. Not only does it help with keeping track of your orders, but taking this to any live show like market can really help you stay organized, and it makes you look a li...
Blueline Sales Orders, Carbonless, 50 Duplicates
Blanks
Blanks I would recommend and have used myself
These zipper pouches are great for all year round gifts. I made these for “shark week" to keep my personals private, they are great for wedding presents “bride”, “maid of honor” etc. Also great for traveling and makeup artist gifts. You an also subli...
30Pcs Canvas Zipper Pouch Bags for DIY Craft
People love keychains, especially ones you can personalize. These are cheap, durable, and ship fast from amazon. You can buy addons elsewhere if you dont like the tassles. Great gifts for a first car, graduation, mothers day, fathers day you name it.
350Pcs Clear Acrylic Keychain Blanks Set
If you are looking to get into decorating glassware, these are such a big hit, esp for summer and traveling to work.
12 Pack Frosted Glass Cups with Lids 16oz
These light up lamps would be so cute to decorate, especially for a wedding or a kids bedroom, or baby shower. The possibilities are endless.
MaehSab 8 Clear Acrylic Panels for LED Base
The engraving tool can really level up your cricut projects. Vinyl doesnt last forever where engraving gives it that extra luxury. If your machine does not have this, i highly recommend so you can do things like dog tags.
Cricut Engraving Tip + QuickSwap Housing
If you want to tap into the pet business, this is where I would start. Pets are one of the highest selling category, so expanding into this you cannot go wrong.
50 PCS Bone Shaped Aluminum Pet ID Tags
If you want to tap into the pet business, this is where I would start. Pets are one of the highest selling category, so expanding into this you cannot go wrong.
25mm Blank Dog Pet Tags for Engraving
Design Software & Tools
Design Software & Tools, some software requires payment, some do not
You absolutely need cricut design space or sillhouette studio
Cricut Design Space
user-friendly, great for mockups and simple design. Alot of the images you need to pay for, but there are free images on here here.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
Inkscape is a learning curve, but i have only really used it for making SVGS. There are lots of youtube tutorials to help you.
Inkscape - Draw Freely. | Inkscape
Creative Fabrica has lots of designs you can pay for, or sometimes for free. Sometimes its in a bundle, its a great resource for cheap fonts. Bonus, if you are designer you can sign up to sell your fonts on here as well :)
Creative Fabrica - Your number #1 source for premium design elements
A massive library of fun and unique designs, including pngs, svgs, templates, and more. Must like Creative Fabrica, you can upload your designs and sell them here :)
Design Bundles | Free and Premium Design Resources
Heat Press
Beginner friendly heat press on a budget
Listen, if you're going to do HTV you need a heat press. Not the Cricut heat press, something like this. The difference is, this has pressure which is what everything that needs to be pressed needs for longevity, plus with this you can expand into su...
PowerPress 15x15 Inch Digital Heat Press
Shipping
These boxes are perfect for shipping mugs, 15oz & 11oz.
Schliersee 4x4x4 Inch Kraft Shipping Boxes 25
These polymailers are too cute to pass up. Holds enough for 1 - 2 tshirts or 1 hoodie/crewneck. Stand out with your design :)
JinRuiKJ 10x13 Poly Mailer 100 Pack - Polka Dots
Smaller poly bags of you are shipping smaller items, keychains, coasters, baby onesies possibly
Oududianzi 6x9 Poly Mailers 100 Pack - Floral
If you are sending anything ceramic, like ceramic ornaments, or anything that has the risk of breakage during shipping, i suggest using bubble mailers.
UCGOU 4x8 Light Pink Bubble Mailers 50 Pack
I went through ALOT of bubble wrap when sending mugs, which was my best seller. As an added bonus, I separately wrapped the handle because that was the weak point of the mug, after I started doing that my mugs no longer broke in transit. Don't be afr...
Bubble Cushioning Wrap Rolls 2-Pack, 12"x72'
Fragile stickers even if its not fragile is important to have to showcase that you took preventive measures to let the shipping courier know to handlle with care. These fit the 4x4x4 boxes really well. I always use them to ‘tape’ down the top of the ...
Coopaty 2" x 3" Fragile Stickers, 500 Labels
If you are sending a puzzle, or something that shouldn't be crushed/bent, this is for you.
Hybsk 1x3 Do Not Bend Stickers 500 Labels
Lets talk about tape. You need a good quality tape especially if you are shipping something that is in a box. Dollarama tape isnt very sticky. It might seem at first, but I needed to switch my tape because once i took my box to the post office, the t...
Get good tape!
Get good tape!
Scotch Sure Start Packaging Tape, 6-Pack
Having this little printer is a god send. It makes printing labels so easy, including shopify and etsy labels. No more needing to cut paper to size your small items and the best part is your dont need ink!
Phomemo 241BT Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer