If you need to personalize something for your family, home or your business, here are some great tools. I use them regularly for our balloon business. Customers love the results. They are also affordable enough to have on-hand to make things extra sp...
Start your personalization journey. Cricut machines work with a wide range of vinyl or paper products from temporary to permanent.
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With lots more compatible materials and tools than our other cutting machines, you’ll be amazed by what’s possible. Blow minds with big banners, engraved metal, debossed leather, and so much more. Plus, bust out popular projects like custom cards, T-...
I was going to just pick and choose a few accessories, but after buying this set I saved $ and I use ALL of them. It is the perfect combination to tools for you personalization journey. And the quality is FAB. Well worth it!
Cricut® Core Colors Basic Tool Set
Three grips are better than one. The right cutting mat is so important to you project and they are not created equal. I like having all three so I can adjust based on my project.
Cricut® Cutting Mat, 3 Pack Reg
Ok. If you know you are going to work with larger format projects having this set of 3 mats (all different stickiness) is awesome! Cut your vinyl to size and start personalizing your next project!
Cricut® Cutting Mats, 3ct. (24" length)
I love getting a variety pack so you have all the colors on hand for small jobs. And it's so affordable for practicing and having fun working with vinyl. Sample it up!
Cricut® Premium Vinyl™, Variety Sampler
The Silhouette is a great alternative to Cricut. You can use the same vinyl, mats, tools and more, but it uses different software. Cricut is less flexible as you must use their program. The Silhouette allows a little more flexibility in designs and f...
Silhouette Cameo 4 Cutting Machine, Pink
This is my preferred brand of vinyl for removable (no heat) application. Start with your black and white basics and add other colors as you need them. I apply this to fabric backdrops that I need to reuse over and over again.
Roll of Matte Oracal 631 Black Removable Vinyl Works with All Vinyl Cutters - Black - 12" x6FT - Walmart.com
Another color choice in removable (no heat) vinyl. Stock up on solids. They will always work for your project.
White 24" x 10 Ft Roll of Oracal 631 Vinyl for Craft Cutters and Vinyl Sign Cutters
Yep. This is on the right list. I use Glad Press & Seal as my transfer paper for balloons and fabrics. It's less sticky and works like a charm.
Glad Press'n Seal Plastic Food Wrap, 70 Square Feet
For some reason I just love the Cricut brand vinyl the best. I use iron on or permanent versions. The colors, quality and application are just the best.
Official Cricut Vinyl | Up-to 30% Off - Cricut®
I use this iron everyday and it is NEVER to press my clothes. Several of my personalization projects are with iron on vinyl. This iron makes it so easy. It's compact for travel and precise in operating. No steam required. Cost per use is so worth it!
Oliso M3Pro Project Steam Iron with Solemate - for Sewing, Quilting, Crafting, and Travel | 1000 Watt Ceramic Soleplate Steam Iron | Coral
I've decided I like permanent iron on vinyl almost as much as the removable. It's a guarantee for your projects and less worry. Once ironed the message or design is in place forever. Make sure you use mirroe mode on your cricut and put the glossy sid...
Official Cricut Iron-On Vinyl | Up-to 30% Off
My absolute favorite precision scissor. I have a pair for fabric, popping balloons and for my vinyl projects. They are durable and sharp. A must have for any of your crafting needs.
Missouri Star 6" Everyday Scissors
There are two types of Cricut machine I'd recommend. The smart one is listed (requires NO cutting mat) or the Air 2. It's easy to use, but does require a cutting mat. And it is discounted at most places since the newer smart machines are out.
Cricut Explore Air® 2, Mint - Cutting Machine with Easy Printables™ sensor
With the right tools you can personalize almost anything! These slim can coozies are on-trend and make great gifts for weddings, birthday, anniversaries and more!
Blank Neoprene Collapsible Slim Can Coolie (Variety Color 12 Pack)
If you are going to make a tee, make it a good one. Comfort Colors Cotton are the best. Or get a sample and make sure you love your choice before you add your design.
When I'm adding personalization to a project I like to use an ironing board vs. a table or desk. It's going to give you the best result with your heat related projects. Some are full size if you need surface area but it is also great to get a wool pr...
Ironing Boards - Walmart.com
If you need something portable or don't have space for an inoning board look for a wool pressing mat. The wool is 100% best material when pressing at any heat temp.
Missouri Star Wooly Betty Board - 17.25" x 25.5" Orange Border