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Cricut 101: 35 Things You Can Cut With A Cricut (That Aren’t Vinyl)

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December 22, 2016 by Sydney 8 Comments

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If you thought the Cricut machines were just for vinyl and paper; guess again! Check out these 35 fun and unique projects made with the Cricut Explore Air.35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)

Back before I owned my first Cricut I thought it was just another vinyl cutter that used cartridges that I could make cute stickers and cards with. Boy was I wrong! Since March I’ve used my Explore Air for more projects than I can count and I’ve only touched the tip of the iceberg on all it’s capabilities. As part of our Cricut 101 series I thought it would be fun to share a few ways you can use your Cricut for things other than vinyl or heat transfer. Check out these great projects below!

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Balsa Wood

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35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Bedroom Door Sign from Inspiration Made Simple

Cricut Pens

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Thanksgiving Placemat for Kids | Tastefully Frugal AD #cricutmadeThanksgiving Activity Placemat from Tastefully Frugal

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Initial Jewelry Pendant from It Happens In A Blink

Basket of Sunshine: Brighten someone's day with this fun gift basket | Tastefully FrugalBasket Of Sunshine Gift Basket from Tastefully Frugal

Duck Tape

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)DIY Gift Tags from Artsy Fartsy Mama

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)DIY Art Portfolio from Laura’s Crafty Life

Fabric

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)No Sew Ruffled Lace Canvas Bag from Laura’s Crafty Life

Faux Leather/Leather

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)DIY Jewelry from It Happens In A Blink

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Bows from Artsy Fartsy Mama

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)No Sew Buffalo Check Pillow from Lydi Out Loud

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)DIY Coasters from Love Create Celebrate

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Flower Headband from It Happens In A Blink

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Deer Pallet Ornament from Love Create Celebrate

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Place Setting Cards from Inspiration Made Simple

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Floral Cuffs from Hello Creative Family

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Heart Headband from Love Create Celebrate

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Geometric Jewelry from Inspiration Made Simple

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Halloween Owl Keychain from Nite Owl Creates

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Floral Cuff Bracelet from Becoming Martha

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Rustic Pallet Christmas Tree from 7Alive

Felt

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Flower Garland from Inspiration Made Simple

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Spooky Pillow from The TomKat Studio

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Advent Calendar from PMQ For Two

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Buffalo Check Christmas Banner from Love Create Celebrate

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Holiday Ornament from My Mom Made That

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Magnets

DIY Dishwasher Magnet | Tastefully FrugalDishwasher Magnet from Tastefully Frugal

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Magnetic Nativity Set from The Quiet Grove

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Magnetic Busy Board from Inspiration Made Simple

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Magnetic Christmas Words from The Quiet Grove

Window Cling

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Faux Etched Mirror Sign from Polka Dot Bride

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Seashell Mirror from Inspiration Made Simple

35 Ways To Use Your Cricut (That Aren't Vinyl)Snowman Window Clings from Sew Woodsy

When ordering from Cricut.com make sure to use promo code WINTER10 to get 10% off and score FREE shipping on $50+ orders! If you’d like to check out more ways you can use your Cricut check out these posts! Need help with your Cricut? Join our Cricut Support Facebook Group!

Cricut 101: How To Upload Your Own Images Into Cricut Design Space #adIn case you missed the last Cricut 101 post you can see how to upload your own images to the design space here.

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  1. Lydi @ Lydi Out Loud says

    December 22, 2016 at 7:30 am

    I have to make your dishwasher magnet – so clever (and if I had a nickel for every time my husband asks “are these clean?!) 😉
    Thanks so much for including my pillow in this fun round-up! Merry Christmas!

    Reply
  2. Judy B. Robles says

    December 27, 2016 at 12:23 am

    Wow you are so creative enough in doing these crafts. I love here the pillow and the flower headband. This could be an ideal gift for this Christmas Season. Thanks for sharing, I will review here the other crafts so that I will know how to make my own crafts this Holiday Season and for the next occasion to come. Merry Christmas everyone and a prosperous New Year.

    xoxo, Judy
    https://www.boutiqueken.com/cat/home-holiday-lane

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  3. Linda says

    September 30, 2017 at 9:13 am

    Can these any of these items be made using the original Cricut Create machine?

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    • Sydney says

      September 30, 2017 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Linda!

      I don’t think you can use with the Cricut Create. I’m sorry. If you want to upgrade I will be doing a giveaway for the new Maker machine on Monday! You should stop by and enter!

      Reply
  4. Sandy says

    February 21, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    Where have u been tux was designed for scrapbooking. Have the first style created. It was made for paper to cut embellishments for scrap booking yes the newer ones cut a lot more. But it is not new. I have had mine fo at least 15 years.

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  5. Sally says

    May 17, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Love these ideas!!!! 😍 just got my machine and can’t wait to start creating!

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    • Sydney says

      May 18, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Yay! I can’t wait to see what you create Sally!!

      Reply
  6. Sue Marie says

    March 24, 2021 at 4:56 am

    I am a newbie and have the Explore Air 2. I was amazed that some of the projects you showed (eg. jewelry) I thought were only possible with the Maker model. Great ideas, especially the Duck Tape gift tag. Thanks for sharing!

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