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Must have Cricut Gadgets for the lovers of arts & crafts. (Like me!)
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items I fell in love with Cricut when I started my little side hustle - Jess Creating Purpose. I love to make anything and everything with positive, uplifting messages to make others feel good. Admittedly I still have SO much to learn, the things you can d...
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Cricut Machines & Presses
The Joy was my very first Cricut, and trust me it is the little machine that could! This Cricut is the how and why I fell in love with creating in my 30's. It's great for smaller projects, but it can do big things too!
Cricut Joy™ | Compact DIY Cutting & Writing Machine
The Maker series of machines are a winner all around. This was the machine I eventually upgraded too in order to scale my side hustle and attend more markets as a vendor. The oppurtunies are truly endless on this thing!
Cricut Maker 3: Precision Cutting Machine for over 300 materials
This handy little heat press is perfect for smaller on the go projects.
It is easy to use, easy to store, and works on so many different materials!
Cricut EasyPress Mini | Raspberry
Of course depending on the scale of your arts and crafts - different heat presses will work better. I really like this press for shirts and bags! It's way more portable and easy to store than the larger scale heat press options out there which is wha...
Cricut EasyPress 2 | Raspberry 9" x 9" | Heat Presses
Cricut Accessories
These mats truly last a long time. They are also washable!
Cricut StandardGrip Machine Mat, 12" x 12" 2 Count Pack
This is the most recent addition to my Cricut collection and let me tell you….GAME CHANGER! It made weeding a breeze I cannot believe I had been without it for so long.
Cricut BrightPad Go - Portable Craft Light
Once you get a couple hundred tiny pieces of vinyl stuck to your fingers, you realize this is genuise and a MUST have!
Vinyl Scrap Collector with Suction Cup, 2PCS
Now don't get me wrong, there are many brands of transfer tape out there to be had. My experience is that the Cricut brand is truly the easiest to work with.
Cricut Transfer Tape 21 ft - Essential Supplies for Vinyl Craft
I have not had this item for long, but it is amazing when working with large pieces of vinyl and cutting off a large roll!
Cricut 45 mm Rotary Cutter
I use these mats with the Cricut Joy when not using Smart Vinyl.
Cricut Machine Mat Variety Pack, 12" x 24" 3 Count Pack
The only kind of vinyl I have ever used with my Cricut Joy! It's so handy to not have to use a cutting mat with this stuff. Quick, easy peasy!
Cricut Joy Smart Vinyl (10 ft / 3 m) - Permanent Vinyl
This is absolutely not a need. However, I do highly reccomend if working with large projects on a regular basis!
Cricut Roll Holder for Smart Materials
I tried this tape on a whim when I started heat pressing, and now I can't be without it!
Cricut Heat Resistant Tape
You know what they say…measure twice cut once!
Cricut 13-inch Portable Trimmer
I know some people prefer pre-cut sheets over a roll! I have used both. I just find the large roll more cost effective.
Cricut Value Transfer Tape - 75 Count
I always found it was good to have a replacement blade readily available if you're using your joy alot and often!
Cricut Joy Replacement Blade - Machine Tools & Accessories
Think of that handy tool you can get to cut wrapping paper…that is what this is but for vinyl!
Cricut Cut-Off Tool for Crafting and Art Projects | 2009613
All of the necessary things! You will use them ALL.
Cricut Basic Tool Set: Handheld Essentials for Every Crafter