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7 Simple Cricut Projects For Newbies

Easy DIY crafts are a fun and creative way to spend your free time. 

You get to create quirky and unique items for everyday use. 

If this is your first time using a Cricut machine, these beginner-friendly Cricut projects will have you learning to craft like a pro in no time. 

7 Simple Cricut Projects For Newbies

Cricut is a popular choice for newbies and pros. So when you’re looking for the best cutting machines, they are usually a safe bet.

As a newbie, you’ll be able to create artistic yet straightforward items to decorate your home, personalize special occasion gifts for your loved ones and make lovely decorations that can be used throughout the year.

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Beginner Friendly Cricut Projects

Check out these easy-to-follow Cricut project tutorials perfect for a beginner. 

I hope you have fun making them.

1. Plant lover Mug

Do you know a crazy plant lady? Or maybe that’s you! 

If so, you’ll love this personalized mug for a plant lover made with the Cricut Mug Press.

two mugs with potted plants inside
DIY plant mugs


2. Canvas Pouch

You can use Cricut to create and apply messages on any fabric or piece of clothing. 

Sticking decals with custom-made letters at the back or front of shirts and bags make well thought out and sometimes funny personalized gift items. 
Follow this easy tutorial to create a Canvas pouch using the Cricut template. 

two zipper pencil pouches on a table
7 Simple Easy Cricut Projects For Newbies


3. Mini Canvas

Playing with words to create artistic crafts is fun for children and adults. 

You will enjoy making this Bee mini-art on canvas from Cricut and have it displayed in your favorite spot to cheer you up every time you walk past them. 

If you are looking for a fast craft, this is it.

small canvas with bee art with a flower, a coffee mug and books in the background

4. Stacked Books

Are you looking to make your bookshelf or office desk elegant? 

A DIY of stacked books can add personality and share inspiring words on any countertop or bookshelf. 

Adding this thoughtful item into your home bookshelf or office space can make a beautiful statement. 

Try craft this simple Cricut DIY Bee Humble and Kind stacked books to add as decor.


5. Pie Slice Box

Baked goods add a lovely touch as a gift to a loved one celebrating a special occasion or during a grieving period. 

Pies, especially, are a part of all season’s celebrations, and what better way to gift that special someone in your life homemade pie than using these DIY Pie Slice Box?

pie slice box tied with a string and hanging gift tag. A second box with a piece of pie in the box


6. Mason Jar Spice Labels

You will feel better when your kitchen cabinets or pantry are well organized and food items and spices are properly labeled for easy access. 

Mason jars are perfect to use to label and arrange your herbs. 

Make a list of all your spices and use this easy Cricut tutorial to cut out mini Mason Jar Spice labels

Four mason jars with white labels. Spoon sitting in the lid of one of the jars.


7. Trinket Dish

Choosing a gift to give your mother, grandmother, or favorite aunt can be confusing. 

Kitchen appliances, dining cutlery/crockery, and cooking pots are popularly gifted items. 

However, you can use Cricut to gift your loved one personalized Trinket Dishes, as shown in this simple project. 

Whale shaped trinket dishes next to a picture frame and a pitcher full of flowers on a wooden desk.

Conclusion

There are so many possibilities for the crafts and stuff you can make using Cricut.

Try out some of the projects we have shared above and explore your new Cricut machine.