How to get started with Cricut
Let us guide you through your first steps as you learn how to get started with Cricut
As a Cricut beginner, you have just opened your new Cricut machine and are itching to start! If you are looking for some guidance for setting up your Cricut machine and making your first project, we’re here to help. After reading this blog post and following our tips, you will have the confidence to create your first projects and beyond.
The following links are useful resources for Cricut beginners and experts alike. Use the links to jump to the relevant sections in the blog post:
Getting Started With Cricut
When you take your machine out of the box, follow the instructions at design.cricut.com/setup to create a Design Space account and register your machine. The prompts on screen will take you through the set up process step by step. You will even make your very first cut with the materials you have inside your box so that you become familiar with the process of designing in the Canvas screen and choosing the correct automated material settings.
In Design Space you will also find a page called How Tos. This page consists of a wide selection of videos, written guides and checklists to help get started. The content is arranged by theme so you can easily find what you want, from cardmaking and paper flowers to stickers, labels and Design Space tips. This is coupled with project inspiration to put your new skills and knowledge into practice.
Inspiration
Once you’ve got everything is out of the box and set up, sometimes it can be overwhelming to figure out which project to start with! Thankfully inspiration is never too far away!
There is always more to discover in Cricut Design Space. You can browse the home page for seasonal or trending topics to inspire you. When you open Design Space, your home page will also show Images and Projects for You. These will be based on your recent projects and searches. Design Space is helping you to find the images you’re looking for right now and making suggestions for what you might like.
The Inspire tab is also full of seasonal and trending content to get your creative juices flowing and to inspire you for your next project. This changes all the time, so keep visiting the Inspire page for new ideas.
Cricut Help & Support
Need to speak to someone about your machine or need more guidance? We have a number of ways we can give you the support you need.
Member Care
If you are having issues with your machine or the software, get in touch with Member Care who will be happy to help!
There is the online chat or the freephone numbers at the footer of the website. Please note that the phones lines are open 9am -6pm Monday – Friday.
Help Centre
If you still need help to get started with Cricut, search the Cricut Help Centre for Cricut guidance or support. Simply use the search bar to start typing your question, or use the handy navigation to direct you to the right content. From Getting Started Guides to help with troubleshooting, this vast library of resources should be your first port of call if ever you get stuck.
Follow our Social Channels
Keep an eye on our social feeds as we regularly share projects from makers in the community to help with new ideas. We cover seasonal and trending topics, as well as ideas for all-year-round makes.
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on TikTok
- Follow us on Facebook
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel
- Follow us on Pinterest
Community Support
The Cricut community is a very special place and members are always helping others with their making!
Join a Facebook group:
On Facebook, you will find lots of Cricut Facebook groups to join. Consequently, as a beginner, these are a great place to get expert help and answers to all of your questions.
These groups are also a great place to make Cricut friends and join the Cricut community! You come across inspiration for your upcoming projects too. Search in a group for a topic, no doubt others will have asked similar questions before, or create a post asking for help – There are no silly questions; we’ve all been there!
The following Facebook groups are run by Cricut Community Leaders – these are partners who we know and trust to help you on your Cricut journey:
- Join Cricut for Australians
- Join Cricut Fans of Australia
- Join Cricut Crafting for Families
- Join New Zealand Cricut
Cricut YouTube channel
The Cricut YouTube channel has many of easy-to-follow videos. These videos are a helpful resource for beginners as you will find short videos with everything you need to know.
Find the YouTube channel here.
We can’t wait to see your makes
It’s always exciting to see what makers create with their machines. So make sure to share your makes with us on Instagram by tagging @Cricut_ANZ
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