For dedicated crafters, it’s hard to beat the efficiency and helpfulness of having a Cricut Maker machine at your side. Whether you’re looking to make a vinyl decal decoration, cut through wood and fabric, or make gorgeous cardstock creations, the Cricut Maker and its accessories are here to help.
It may feel a bit overwhelming taking a gander around the internet for Cricut Maker websites, as there are so many options. So, we’ve gathered our top picks for Cricut project sites. Before we jump into our selections, however, let’s go over how we chose them.
Considerations
We’ve tried to narrow our picks down to the best of the best based on the following considerations:
- Quality content: First and foremost, these sites have got to have fantastic projects and tutorials! You’ll find great projects for every budget on this list.
- Replicable: All of these sites and channels provide replicable projects, complete with necessary materials and clear instructions.
- Variety of skillsets: Every single site on the list has projects that challenge you to use a wide range of techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or expert Cricut enthusiast, you’ll find projects on these sites that’ll pique your interests.
- Easy to follow: Users love the straightforward content of these sites, whether it’s their easy-to-understand photo instructions or crystal-clear audio tracks.
Now that we know how we made our picks, let’s check them out!
Jennifer Maker
One of the most popular Cricut blogger and YouTubers out there, Jennifer Maker’s blog and YouTube channel are an absolute must for Cricut crafters of all levels and interests. Jennifer Maker offers Cricut project inspiration and a staggering number of tutorials that are easy to understand and clearly laid out.
On her website, she also offers (fee-based) courses from her academy and Cricut books for sale. Whether you’re looking for some cool Cricut SVG files for vinyl or how to up your Cricut fabric skills game, she’ll have you covered.
- Complexity: All levels
- Type of content: Both written and video tutorials
- Special features: Learning academy with courses, giveaways, library, files
- Where to access: Jennifer Maker, YouTube
The Appalachian Home
Well-known YouTube crafter Christy Cain, with her warm Appalachian drawl, offers a huge assortment of video tutorials for Cricut projects of every kind. She also gives tips and hacks to improve Cricut procedures, like blade function adjustments.
Christy’s tutorials are thorough and varied. Not only does she go over Cricut projects, but she also explains how to use Cricut Design Space and, among other varied matters, how to make homemade maple syrup! Ideas abound, as do resources.
Sassy Ranita Crafts
Abby of Sassy Ranita Crafts has created one of the most popular Spanish-language Cricut blogs and YouTube channels for Cricut makers who are looking for something to help instruct them in their native language. She has tons of followers all over the world for good reason!
With many entertaining and colorful projects, including many that celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture, Sassy Ranita Crafts is the perfect choice for Spanish-language Cricut inspiration for Cricut users of all ages.
- Complexity: All levels
- Type of content: Video tutorials and blog posts
- Special features: Facebook group, responsive to comments
- Where to access: Sassy Ranita Crafts, YouTube
Kayla's Cricut Creations
Popular craft blogger Kayla has both a YouTube channel and a blog for Cricut projects of all kinds. She has a large assortment of Cricut projects from wood slicing to stickers, as well as an excellent collection of tutorials for Cricut users looking to hone in specific skills, such as cutting felt.
The tutorials and material lists are detailed and thorough as she walks you through the process of each Cricut project. By signing up for her mailing list, you get additional access to more free SVG file downloads.
- Complexity: All levels
- Type of content: Both video tutorials and blog posts
- Special features: Club membership, free downloads and files
- Where to access: Kayla Makes, YouTube
ToolBox Divas
Timisha, the ToolBox Diva and expert in all things power tools, will walk you through a ton of cool Cricut Maker projects on her blog, as well as provide you with free SVG files for your projects.
She’ll show you how to make projects like a Halloween lantern or some exciting woodworking endeavors that utilize the Cricut. Timisha also has a lot of helpful how-to guides for Cricut skill points, like how to master the Cricut Joy or the Cricut Maker 3.
- Complexity: All levels
- Type of content: Blog posts
- Special features: Free SVG files, shop
- Where to access: ToolBox Divas
Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Artsy-Fartsy Mama is a well-loved Cricut blog in the crafting universe, thanks to a huge amount of Cricut tutorials and free files available on the site. She delivers very clear instructions with photos for every project, and some videos are available as well.
The site contains a myriad of printables and SVG files, and Artsy-Fartsy Mama is highly responsive to questions that makers may have about the projects.
- Complexity: All levels
- Type of content: Videos and blog posts
- Special features: Shop, free printables and files
- Where to access: Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Lela Burris
Lela Burris is a design and craft blogger who offers well-organized photo tutorials with a variety of fun Cricut Maker projects.
Each blog post gives a full list of materials needed, and she also provides Cricut-related gift guides for inspiration. Her Cricut Education series help users of various levels improve their skills, like storage tips or weeding Cricut fonts.
- Complexity: Beginner-intermediate and up
- Type of content: Blog posts
- Special features: Responsive to comments and questions, mailing list
- Where to access: Lela Burris
The Crafty Gentleman
You’re in good hands with The Crafty Gentleman, an upbeat craft blog filled with tons of Cricut project inspiration, from stencils to decorative wreaths. Not only is it full of well-designed projects that are easy to follow, but The Crafty Gentleman also has lots of Cricut posts that focus on specific skills, like tips on cutting certain materials.
Particularly noteworthy for beginners is The Crafty Gentleman’s Ultimate Guide to Cricut, which walks you through everything, from choosing your Cricut machine to where to buy it.
- Complexity: All levels
- Type of content: Blog posts
- Special features: Shop, behind-the-scenes stories
- Where to access: The Crafty Gentleman
The Simply Crafted Life
Canadian crafter blogger Sarah Desjardins offers a wealth of Cricut projects and tutorials to explore for all levels in her blog The Simply Crafted Life. With lots of free SVG files to accompany the Cricut Maker projects that she describes in detail, it’s a helpful one-stop shop for making gifts for friends or simply working on a home project with your Cricut machine.
If you live in Canada, you’ll also appreciate the blog’s occasional Cricut deals and sales guides that crop up throughout the year.
- Complexity: Beginner-intermediate and up
- Type of content: Blog posts
- Special features: Free SVG files, mailing list
- Where to access: The Simply Crafted Life
Designed to the Nines
Designed to the Nines offers chatty, visually helpful YouTube tutorials dedicated to interior decor and home improvement. The channel even has a playlist of Cricut projects.
The tutorials work well for a wide range of skills and categories, as well as with different types of craft materials, including paper, vinyl, wood, and just about anything else.
- Complexity: Beginner-intermediate and up
- Type of content: Video tutorials
- Special features: Budget ideas, occasional giveaways
- Where to access: YouTube
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