How to Use a Cricut: Terms and Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Опубликовано: 13 Март 2026
на канале: Angie Holden

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Are you getting started with your Cricut machine? Need some help? Try this Cricut for beginners video where we go over Cricut terms, definitions, and everything you need to know about your machine. Learn how to use a Cricut in one hour or less! This video is sponsored by Cricut, however, all projects and opinions are my own.

Cricut machines (links below may be affiliate links):
Maker https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Explore Air 2 https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Joy https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...

Blades:
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Joy blade https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Fine Point https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Deep Point https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Bonded Fabric https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Foil Transfer Tool https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Rotary https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Knife https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Engraving https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Deboss https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Perf https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Wavy https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Scoring Wheels https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Scoring Stylus https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...

Mats:
Cricut Joy Mats https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Cricut Mats https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...

Tools:
Weeding tools https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Tweezers https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
TrueControl Knife https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Spatula https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Scraper https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Rotary Cutter https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Brayer https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Paper Trimmer https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...

Materials:
Vinyl https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Transfer Tape https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
HTV or Iron-on https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Infusible Ink https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Infusible Ink Blanks https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Heat Tape https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Smart Materials https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Insert Cards https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Foil Sheets https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Cardstock https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Kraft board https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Acetate https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Printable Materials https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Chipboard https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Faux Leather https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Genuine Leather https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Wood https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Felt Sheets https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
EasyPresses https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
EasyPress Mats https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...

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Cricut Buying Guide    • Cricut Buying Guide
Cricut Start Guide    • Cricut Start Guide
Cricut Basics    • Cricut Basics
Cricut Projects    • Cricut Projects

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0:00 Introduction
0:41 Cricut Machines
1:58 Parts of the Machines
6:05 Cricut blades
11:01 Cricut mats
14:39 Cricut tools
17:52 Cricut Design Space Terms
45:35 Blanks
46:07 Materials
59:39 EasyPress/Heat Press
1:03:05 Wrap Up

Learning your new Cricut machine:
Free 7 Day Cricut Class https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Cricut One Hour Crash Course    • How to Use a Cricut: Terms and Everything ...
Cricut Materials Video    • Cricut Materials: Which Material Do You Need?

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