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Cricut Must Haves
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Jodie Flynn a/k/a The Painted Dreamer
I'm still learning my way through everything cricut but this is everything I've enjoyed using so far
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This is my first cricut machine and I am absolutely loving it!
Cricut Maker 3: Multicolor Craft Cutting Machine, Electric, Metal & Plastic, 1 Year Warranty, 22.17" Length, 6.99 lbs
Extra mats
Cricut StandardGrip 12x12 Cutting Mat - 2pc: Craft Mats for Cricut Cutting Board, Green, Plastic, 12x12, 0.45 lbs
I don't think you need a lot of tools but I have definitely used all of these
Cricut 5pc Basic Arts and Crafts Tool Set: Multicolor Metal & Plastic, Craft Scissors, Handle, Art & Craft Accessory
These stickers have some heft to them and I like that
Cricut 6ct Waterproof Sticker Set US Letter: Clear Craft Cutting Materials, Compatible with Cricut Joy Xtra, Explore 3, Maker 3
These are a bit pricey but again I like that they are thicker and not flimsy
Cricut 5ct Printable Waterproof Holographic Sticker Set US Letter: Compatible with Joy Xtra, Explore 3, Maker 3, 9.37"x12.4"
If you want to use cricut brand this is a good price for the transfer tape
Cricut 12" x 48" Vinyl Transfer Tape: Clear PET Material, Compatible with All Cricut Machines, Craft Cutting Materials
I like this trimmer better than my fiskars one, it's a bit sturdier at a great price
Cricut 13" Portable Trimmer: Craft Cutting Tool, Manual, White, Plastic, Cricut Accessory, 1 Piece
I like to use the joy transfer tape when working on smaller projects
Cricut Joy 4ft Transfer Tape: Clear PET Vinyl Transfer for All Cricut Machines, Craft Cutting Material, 5.5" Width
This is the cheapest I've found the XL scraper to be and I really like the bigger size
Cricut XL Scraper - Mint: Craft Hand Tool for Vinyl & Cricut Tools, Manual Plastic Scraper, Mint Green & White
Must have for heat transfers
Cricut Heat Resistant Tape .75 X 52": Clear Craft Tape for High Heat & Heat Transfer, 52" Length, 0.75" Width
This is a good sized self healing mat
Cricut Decorative Self-Healing Mat 18"x24" - Mint: Craft Cutting Mat, Plastic, Mint Green, 18x24, Craft Mats
For HTV transfers
3 Pack PTFE Teflon Heat Press Sheets 16x20
Heat press mat for HTV transfers
REALIKE Heat Press Mat for Cricut 12x12
Works just as well as the cricut brand mini heat press
HTVRONT Small Heat Press Machine for T Shirts
Heat Resistant gloves I use when doing HTV
HTVRONT Heat Resistant Gloves for Sublimation
I like this ruler set because they had all the different sizes separately
Tshirt Ruler Guide for Vinyl Alignment
A thinner sticker sheet that I like to use when not using the cricut brand
HTVRONT Printable Vinyl Sticker Paper - 10 Sheets
Excellent quality printing for anything really but I use alot for stickers, HTV, etc. Can also use for sublimation using sublimation ink
Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer, Copier, Scanner - White
This heat press is just as good as the brand name for a more reasonable price if you're not ready to commit to a full on machine press
HTVRONT Portable Heat Press 10"x10" - Purple
This is a good size mat to use with whatever size handheld heat press you are using
HTVRONT Heat Press Mat 16"x20" for Cricut
