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How to Setup Cricut Machine for Beginners in Easy Steps

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Crafting has always been my favorite hobby, so I bought a Cricut machine to create more fascinating projects. As it was delivered to my door, I just got super excited. I unboxed it, pulled out the machine, and placed it on my desk. The box also contained wires, a mat, and a tiny blade. I was so excited when my new Cricut machine arrived, but my excitement quickly faded when I struggled to set it up. I read the user manual to setup the machine and followed every instruction. But nothing worked even after putting in so much effort, from turning on the machine to connecting cables and downloading Design Space. After some extra effort and thorough research, I successfully set it up. I’ll share with you what worked for me. If you are a beginner who wants to learn how to setup Cricut machine , follow the steps in this write-up. Key Considerations Before Setting Up a Cricut Machine Proper setup is essential to ensure your Cricut machine works efficiently for crafting. But there are certain th...

How to Use Iron on Vinyl Cricut: A Beginner’s Guide

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Do you want to know how to use iron on vinyl Cricut? You are in the right place. In this blog, I am going to explain what iron-on vinyl is and how to use it with the help of your cutting machine and heat press. You can make customized t-shirts, tote bags, pillow covers, and many more using this material. Iron-on vinyl is a unique type of material that has a heat-activated adhesive, and it is also called HTV (heat transfer vinyl). This can be used to create designs and texts on fabrics, paper, wood, and other materials. Let’s dive deeper into learning everything about iron-on vinyl. What Is Iron-on Vinyl? Iron-on vinyl, also known as heat transfer vinyl, is available in a variety of colors and textures and can be used on many materials, including cotton, polyester, nylon, etc. It is a popular choice for decorating apparel, bags, wall hangings, cushions, and more. Iron-on vinyl comes with a transfer sheet known as the carrier sheet. When you have cut out your vinyl design, ...