Thank you for this video! I got my Cricut Nov of 2022 and I'm just now really using it. I've made some shirts and thanks to your video I made my daughter's teacher cards.

I’ve had my Cricket Explore Air 2 about two years now. One of the best tips I’ve learned is to place different colors of paper in different areas of the mat. For example, you couple put purple in the left upper corner for cutting a flower, yellow in the right upper corner for cutting out the flower centers, green in the left lower corner for leaves, and black in the right lower corner for cutting out text. Every time the machine tells you to unload your mat, you do. Then reload the same mat rather than loading a new mat. You just have to be sure to move your images to the appropriate corners when you’re preparing to cut in the “mat” portion of design space. Some of Crickets images use many different colors. You can easily use all four corners of a couple mats when cutting out an image like a “dressed” teddy bear, lol ! I hope I’ve explained this tip so that it makes sense. I enjoy combining images from the Cricket Explore with stamped images. There are a lot of great, free borders in Design Space. Your video is the first I’ve seen that encourages combining these techniques. Thanks for a great video !

@cathymiller4489

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I started with an Explore Air2 over two years ago, upgraded to the Maker these last 2 years. I put paper or vinyl of different colors all over the mat and let it all cut. In design space, lay it out, check the size of material you need to cut, cut it out using a paper cutter. Go to make it. You will see many mats of different color. All mats will put the color in the upper left corner. Because you precut the material, you go to each mat, move it to the first mat. Yes it does turn that color, need to move it off the left corner and go somewhere else on the mat. Know the grid, line it up, place your material down and go to the next mat, move it to the first, etc. Keep in the boundries. Put the mat in, cut, walk away. No need to put the mat back in and out. Cuts all pieces in one swipe. Hope this helps. You should not have to unload and reload.

@carrie5260

4 жыл бұрын

Cathy Miller - I never realized I could move the images onto one mat to avoid the prompt “unload/reload”. Another crafter passed the information along to me the same way I did. I’ve never tried to pull images “up” from the lower mats, but I’ll certainly give it a try, thank you ! By the way, when I bought my machine “snap mat” didn’t exist, just appeared a year or so ago. Do you know what that’s used for ?

@amkarei

4 жыл бұрын

@@carrie5260 (I do hope SOMEBODY responds to you ... I'd ALSO like to know!)

@amkarei

4 жыл бұрын

@@cathymiller4489 Cathy, does positioning images in various quadrants help to lessen the wear & tear on the mats? Every "how to" I've seen always shows the images to be cut positioned in the upper left corner. I'd think that over time this would cause that area to become thin; if not from the blade, then perhaps because of bending the mat continually to remove the image cut outs. Curious to know. I don't yet have a Cricut.

@cathymiller4489

4 жыл бұрын

@@amkarei It's not about becoming thin, but more losing the tackiness. You do have to gently roll the mat. What I meant about putting all small projects on one mat, is you can have 5 (more) colors of paper, vinyl, whatever, in your project, go to print, you see 5 mats In the Cricut page to print/cut, remove, reload, print/cut again. Cricut will put them on the same mat when you move them to the mat but it will change to the color of the mat you move them to. So say I have five colors, move them to the first mat that is black (this is just before printing) all my colors will look black despite I have multible colors on the mat. I know where I'm going to place the material all over the mat, I know the size. Measure twice, cut once. Saves time. I'm a mechanical engineer. Cricut is simple, easy, Silhouette is more what I would want but you have to pay for the extra. I use free stuff to make an svg. Another reason I purchased Cricut is a stronger motor. I can't tell you the best machine. Keep researching. I love the Maker. If I didn't answer your question, please let me know. I'm not paid at all for my opinion. Just mine. If I didn't answer your question, please let me know.

Wow, am I glad I finally found your channel! Easy to understand, plain talking, not diverting to loads of other technical information while explaining how to do something, I am now feeling confident enough to try my first card! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain in terms a total beginner/novice user of the cricut explorer machine. I have hit the subscribe button so I don’t have to sit through endless videos where I end up more confused than when I started. Thanks 🥰

I'm thinking about making a Mother's Day card for my mother this year. Thank you for the tutorial...2024

This was soooo helpful! I’ve had my Cricut for about 4 months and I’ve cut out vinyl but I really want to make cards but I didn’t know what I was doing lol. This video makes me want to pull it out and go get alll the cards stock I bought and play around. Thank you soooo much!😍

Thank you!!!! Thank you! Thank you! This tutorial was just what I needed. I purchased a Cricut Joy, never owned a Cricut, used one a long time ago. The frustrating thing about it is that their is no instructions. I am not computer savvy. Your video has helped me to understand the steps it takes in creating more than just cards with inserts. I’ll be saving the video to continue watching it over again 😀 Again, thank you JD! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I just got my cricut a couple weeks ago and it's been so awesome! I've never been a papercrafter, i got the maker to cut tons of stuff, but now I'm starting to get into papercrafting. Thanks for the video!

Thank you JD, I am new to card making and been contemplating what to get. This video is just what I needed. Be blessed xx

I've had the Cricut Explore Air 2 for about THREE YEARS & I've only used the "pre-designed" design space templates. THIS tutorial is AMAZING & taught me how to do & utilize more options that I didn't know...THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!!

I am considering the Cricut and this tutorial makes me feel confident that it won't be an unused gadget. I'm very excited to start crafting! Thank you for all the great instructions and explanations. You have a great voice as well!

Yes I have one. Thanks for showing this tutorial. I actually forget to use my Cricut for card making because I sometimes find it takes longer than just using my dies, however, you made it look so easy and quick. I am now inspired to try doing more cards with my Cricut.

Thank you! I do have a cricut air 2; still in the box since before Christmas. My current craft techniques are for cards, so this was a good tutorial for that.

@amkarei

4 жыл бұрын

((From what little bit I could discern from your posted photo, I can see WHY it's still in the box. Your plate is FULL already. Good luck, Friend; hope you get brave enough soon to try your prize!))

As much as I love your content and uploads, I also love that you have clearly defined boundaries. It is so nice to see someone ACTUALLY prioritize their children, instead of just claiming they do.

Thanks for this, JD! So informative! I neglect my circuit in card making. This inspires me to change that!

It’s so nice to see you back. Keep crafting !

I received a Cricut for Xmas and I have been watching lots of youtube tutorials and by far, yours is the best. I finally was able to understand a lot of the procedures. Thank you so much. I hope that I can make a project soon. I will check out your other tutorials.

Just got a maker 3 but this video blew me away it was so good. Have been watching videos for 2 weeks and have made a single cut, but u explained the card stock so well. Can’t wait to see what else you can help me with. It was so good i watched until the end and learned sooo much. Thank you. Have subscribed and liked!!

First video of yours that I've watched and I'm now obsessed!!! You clarified so much that I have wondered for at least a year and even with watching several other videos from other people my questions did not get answered so I'm VERY thankful of your channel and all your thorough explanations!!! Thank you!!! Now a subscriber!!! Please make more like this!! Card making is a new interest of mine!!!

I hope you make this a series. I have a Cricut maker that I use mostly for vinyl. I have taught myself enough to get by, but this video was very informative and helpful. I just watched the second one with all the fonts and that was great too. I have watched other people, but your videos are so easy to follow and you are so easy to listen to as well. Thank You!

@guzmangirls8189

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. She is very easy to listen to as well.

Hello JD, I just got a cricut machine and (haven't even got it out of the box) searched for how to make easy cards for beginners. Your video popped up and I have to say, you made it so easy to follow the instructions that I'm so excited to get started! So glad I found you and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I will be coming back!!

Thank you for actually showing you putting it together after cutting!! Most tutorials are just the software part, which is easy enough!

This was wonderful! I finally get "grouping" and moving letters with your demo.

Hey jd.... I’m loving these videos... I only bought my cricut and I’m still trying to work it all out... love your channel so much... thankyou xx

I’ve just bought the Maker and was so happy to discover your KZread! The others I’ve checked were all about vinyl and fabric. When I did the unboxing and accompanying KZread I wound up frustrated but you’ve given me a lot of confidence. And I’m happy to see that many of the techniques are similar to Adobe Illustrator. At 82, I don’t have the energy to start from scratch. I’m a card maker and plan to do original work but let the Cricut do more of the mundane, or repetitive work. I’d wondered if I’d made a mistake but you’ve encouraged me. Thank you so much!😊

This is the best Cricut tutorial. Thank you, JD!

Thank you so much! I just acquired a Cricut Explore Air One and am using You Tube videos to learn how to use it. You made that look so easy!

Thank you so much, for your detailed tutorial. I bought my Cricut Explorer Air 2a week ago, because I want to develop a hobby with it, and haven't been able to use it. But, now thanks to your video, I am ready to begin, up to now, you are the only one that has a step by step tutorial. Again, Thank you so much.

Since I started watching your Cricut Tut Vids, I have broken out My Cricut Air 2 and am enjoying it MORE THAN EVER! Thanks to you!! So much FUN FUN FUN!! Always looking forward to your next and your previous vids. They are all so INSPIRING! Arlene

Hi! Someone just gave me her cricut and I'm so thankful for that and for this video. You are a very good teacher! Appreciate it.

This explains soooo much. Thank you, JD!

I do have the same Cricut Explore Air 2. I agonized about getting it when my original Cricut (2nd anniversary edition) had a screen freeze and I couldn't get any satisfaction from Provocraft.. I still wanted to access my cartridges and after 3 months, they had a Presidents Day sale that tipped me over the edge and I went for it. The new one was a learning curve for sure. However, I kept it covered for awhile and eyed it suspiciously whenever I was in my craft room. Eventually I made friends with it and really appreciate ANY and ALL TUTORIALS that you decide to do. I smiled when I saw you cutting out the hearts because I had tried to line up three circles to cut for a slimline card and eventually the placement issues won and I gave up. The old Cricut just cut things where you put them so I found it odd that this seems more complicated. But I am probably missing something.! Thanks for showing this!!!

Excellent video! I’m contemplating buying a Cricut and finally decided to watch a video to see what using one is like. You are an excellent instructor. Thanks so much.

Thanks so much for this! I just got a Cricut and had no clue what to do with it... until now! You're a great teacher! :-)

I must say this is the best cricut tutorial for making cards that I've seen and I've seen a lot. I'm a beginner but, I've learned a lot from your tutorial and really appreciate your taking the time to give many examples and explain the process!!!! Thx for sharing your knowledge😊

Hi JD I have a Cricut Air the 1st one. I had 3 earlier Cricut machines which I found so much easier to use than this one. I almost sold the Cricut air but glad I decided not to as I have been watching more instructional videos. Your was quite helpful. Hope you make more. I love watching you and hope all is well. Glad to see your smiling face 😊

So good to see you again. I've looked for your new videos...and now...you're back!!!!! Great video, glad to see your Cricut!! Its so prettttty 🥰

That was fun! Waiting for my explore air to arrive❤️

This video is amazing . I watched several other card videos , but this one by far is the best!!! Thank you for creating this content !!

I have had my Cricut for about 3 years...just found you and I have to say, YOU have become my favorite!!!

Thank - You So Much Again. Love the videos! Happy to see you. Stay Safe, Take Care and Thanks For Helping All Of Us.

thank you for posting this video 3 years ago...I'm a new card maker with a new cricut that's sitting collecting dust. Not any more! Thanks again.

Wow, I truly appreciate you sharing this. I love your tone and tempo for the instructions that you give. You made it so easy to understand. I watched so many videos and I finally understand after watching yours. Thank you

I have a Cricut Joy and just bought a Maker. So much to learn so thank you for the video.

If you're reading this, please don't let people upset you please come back you have so many fans and I'm just one of many we miss you so much and have learned a lot from you 🥰🤗HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Yeah! JD is back! You don’t know how much you are missed when you are away!

Great Demo video. I haven't seen a better one anywhere and I've been in the dark about these machines. Thank you so much!

I got a new cricut explorer air 2 for Christmas - thank you for sharing your knowledge.

My husband got me one for Christmas this year! I was in sock! Always wanted one but would not spend the money on one. It is amazing and I have gone to town making all kinds of creations! Thanks for the video.

Hi JD. Great tips video. I've been using my Cricut for years, but lately I haven't. You've inspired me to use it with cards.

wonderful explanations on "How to"!!! Thank you for doing this!

For the script, you can select no fill and see where it doesn’t connect. I was shown that little trick!!! Love this video. Very informative!

Great video with lots of inspiration and I bought one whilst watching as I felt I was missing out!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Yes I have aCricut and I’m brand new to using it. Thanks for helping!

This was super helpful and made me feel less overwhelmed about getting started on my card making. Thank you!

@jessagrace1908

3 жыл бұрын

Sames

Wow! That was so in depth, thank you for making this video. As a newbie cricut owner I really appreciate the time you took to create this 🤗

Thank you so much, great job at explaining the process of cricut card making. I am a beginner and a little overwhelmed. Your a great teacher.

I have a Cricut explore and enjoy making cards with it. I can do things similar to stamp and die sets without the expensive kits and storage.

Thank you for the tips! Also you have a great smile

thank you for this video!! i loved it!!💗

This was great, thank you! I just got one but most of the questions I had you answered. Thank you so much

I’ll tell ya… you are so easy to listen to, and follow. I only have had my Explorer 3 since last week. After combing KZread for someone that is easy on the ears, and gives great info- I’m not going to follow anyone else. Thank you so much for this beginner card making video-

This is excellent video. You explained all the things I could not do. I have a cricut explore and also belong to cricut access. The part of doing your own text helped me a lot. Now I am using your suggestions. Thank you hope you do more on this.

I just got mine today, and your video was so clear and very informative, Thankyou so much, I’m now subscribed to you because how fab you explained it all! Look forward to gaining more education from you! 🥰

I am new to cricut and new to card making. This video helped me get started! Thanks so much

Thank you for the tutorial! Very educational and helpful!

I just got a Cricut Explore air 2. Thanks for an easy tutorial for card making.

I learned a lot from this tutorial- thank you! I’ve been staring at my Cricut for more than a year! Do you have tutorials for your heat embossed labels too?

love your videos and the way you explain things

thank you for your video! I recently got a cricut explore air 2 and I'll admit i was very intimidated. Straight out the box i was very nervous and overwhelmed, and to be honest the 4 card "instructions" didn't help and i kind of regretted getting it at that moment BUT after some searching i came across your video , and this was more than informative and honest. thank you for posting your videos and i will continue to watch them and build up the courage to start making my cards :)

Great ideas! I just got a maker 3 for anniversary/mothers day. I've made very few things. Tried to make a card for granddaughters birthday, BUT I don't have a scoring tool! In well! I'll get one soon! I love your ideas!

Glad your back JD i don't own a cricut but have been recently thinking of purchasing one

This tutorial covers many of the areas I was curious about as a beginner. You are well-spoken and your instructions are so very easy to follow. Thanks for a great video! I've hit subscribe and will be looking up your other videos.

Oh, my gosh! This is perfect! I have a Cricut, but haven't even unpacked it yet. Now I'm inspired to unbox it! Thank you so much! (I was so intimidated and you made it better!)

@surgicaltechcrafter2169

4 жыл бұрын

Get it out of the box and jump on you tube to follow along..i am not computer, technical savvy but I can understand instructions. Just type in Cricut tutorials, unboxing, set up, etc....you will not regret it I purchased my first one and was hooked.....

Love you JD. This video is so very easy to understand. Thank you❤

Great video! This is too fast for an absolute beginner, but a great refresher for someone (like me) who needs a refresher. Thanks for sharing! Love your work!

great video! thank you for sharing ❤

Thank you for your awesome videos, JD! Especially this one about Cricut card making. I just received a new Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas - it's still in the box... I am a bit scared of it yet! ☺ But now, your video has helped me so much to take away some of my fears. I have only recently started making homemade cards... I made ALL of my Christmas cards this year ... that was a JOB! 🤪 So, when I got the Cricut and started looking for videos, it seemed most of them were about using vinyl for mugs and t-shirts, which is great, but I really love making cards, and I was afraid I now had a very expensive piece of machine that I likely wasn't going to use much...but, Voila... here is your wonderful video showing me all kinds of things I can do to make cards with my new Cricut, and as you said, I can do so much now, without investing into so many expensive dies. I am now very excited to unbox and start playing! Wheeee! Thank you, JD! 😀💗 P.S. You should be a professional trainer for Cricut! They would be lucky to have you! Just an idea...but please don't stop making your terrific videos for KZread!

@sydnisky7791

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!!

What a GREAT video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this!!! I have always wanted an electronic cutter. This was a GREAT tutorial!!! SO smart to use the negative for positioning.... Loved your projects chickie. I'm trying to decide between Cricket and Brother - can't make up my mind....lol. 😘😘🎨

This video was so informative. I learned a lot about my Cricut. Thank You!

Thank you for these beginners project. I am new to cricut, and you definitely made these projects easy to follow.

You've got yourself a new student. Your teaching style is right up my alley. Thank you.

This is so helpful-- thank you!!

Fantastic! I’m a newbie to cricut so I am loving your tutorials😀

Thank you, it was very helpful. I'm trying to decide whether to buy a cricut and this has really helped. Yes I do want one! :)

Hi thank you for putting together this wonderful video. Yes, I just got a Cricut Expression Air 2. This was very helpful.

Thank you JD for sharing this information and providing examples on how to do it. I was gifted with a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas in 2019 and I have yet to use it. I did open it and turn it on, but I haven't done anything else with it. It's not because I don't want to use it, but more about having a bit of anxiety about learning how to use it with Design Space, as it's a lot different from the first one I had, the Cricut Expression, which you used cartridges with.

Thank you. I got a Cricut for Christmas & have a lot to learn.

Honey, you just made cricut some more money, lol! I’m a dyed in the wool die cutter, but your videos are so awesome I now understand how this machine can work for a card making person. Thanks so much!

This is so good and useful. Step by step. I feel confident enough to make a card now. Thank you

i LOVE this video, thank you so much, best tutorial i've seen thus far!!!! :)

I just bought a Cricut and love to make cards. This was SO helpful and on time. THANK YOU!

@carrie5260

4 жыл бұрын

Jameelah Jones - Just wait until you see all the cute images you can cut out ! I love it. I’m just surprised that we don’t see more videos that combine the use of “cut images” and stamped images. When I started making cards, I didn’t have many “sentiment” stamps, so I used my stamps on the front of my card, then cut out an appropriate sentiment for the inside of my card. Also, if you see projects that are listed for use with the Joy machine, the file can be modified for use with the Explore. I think I saw a tutorial on You Tube.

Fantastic!! Thanks so much! :)

Thank you so much for your tutorials. You explained them extremely well. The best tutorials I have seen!!

Thanks JD. I have an explore air 2 (mint colour) Really liked this clip and especially hearing that you will be making more of these ♥️ nice to see you online again.

@mandy.austin

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the mint colour too. Love it.

You did a great job explaining. Super for a beginner! Thanks

Love your Channel! So fun!

This video was awesome, and so helpful!

Omg loved this

This was very helpful. I don't have a Cricut but I make a lot of cards by hand and it's getting tedious. I've been thinking of saving up for a Cricut and now I really want to!