Presents over 40 greeting card designs that can be made with a Cricut Expression paper-cutting machine.

With detailed step-by-step instructions, beginning and experienced scrapbookers will find plentiful inspiration for using Cricut to help capture memories--traditional holidays, a first birthday, a special sports moment, or a dream vacation--on paper.

Create amazing papercrafts with this comprehensive guide for beginners and advanced Cricut™ users. In a clear and accessible way, Cathie Rigby teaches the basics of the Cricut Expression™ machines (both the original and the new Cricut Expression™ 2) and cutting for beginners. For advanced crafters, this book instructs on features such as modes and functions, and teaches how to create with color, texture, and dimension. A cutting guide teaches the perfect settings to cut every type of material. A separate chapter introduces the new features of Cricut Expression™ 2 and explains how it differs from the original Expression machine. More than 50 creative projects inspire ideas for home décor, gifts, parties, cards, and scrapbook layouts. Cathie Rigby has taught Cricut, Design Studio, and Gypsy classes for four years in the Salt Lake City area. She currently teaches at Roberts Arts & Crafts and Hobby Lobby stores and hosts scrapbook retreats and Cricut Cruises.

"Because crafting with your Cricut can be easy! If you are frustrated with all the questions swimming around in your head and you often feel Cricut-overwhelm, the Mega Cricut Cheat Sheet Book is your answer to making your Cricut crafting time easier! This book contains 80 premium full-color cheat sheets with answers and walk-throughs to all the questions you've got about working with a Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air 2 or Cricut Joy." --

Cricut Joy- A smart and compact machine that helps in turning ideas to reality! Are you aware that there is a new Cricut machine? Are you a crafter with limited space? Do you want a smart machine that is light, compact, and straight forward in usage? Do you want a machine that will cut and draw vinyl and iron-on without mat? Do you want to learn how the Cricut Joy Machine works? Do you want to convert your imaginations into a reality within minutes? Look no further! As this Guide will help you in finding answers to the above questions. Recent happenings have shown that people have developed an excellent taste for crafts and DIY kinds of stuff. Why? Most of the crafts in the markets are of low quality, bad designs, and often expensive when compared to the kinds of stuff they are made of. People have discovered that many of such commercial craft that is mass-produced have a lower life expectancy and come with the latest technology that made them susceptible to non-durability. This is just a way of making consumers buying the products every time as most of them are disposables and does not last at all. Cricut Joy is an answer to above exploitation, as it is a DIY Best Friend. If you are fond of not having your crafts in an old-fashioned way, Cricut Joy is the answer. You have your time to manufacture your things with higher quality materials that will give a longer life expectancy to your crafts. This crafting is not about the old craft-wood workers, blacksmiths, potters, or carpenters. It is about the new generation of crafters that want to turn their dreams into reality. A present-day generation that wants to learn and enjoy the crafts, and at the same time love what they DIY with advanced technology- Cricut Joy Machine. This Guide covers the following topics: Cricut Joy and its usefulness Unboxing the Cricut joy and its features What makes Cricut Joy different to Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore? Materials and Accessories of Cricut Joy How to Use Design Space in Cricut Joy (Computers/Mobiles) How to set up and use Cricut joy Projects by Cricut Joy FAQs Keyboard Shortcuts in Design Space And much more! Ready to Get Started? "Click Buy Now"!

Take your Cricut crafts to the next level! The Cricut machine has made it easy for anyone to create adorable, one-of-kind creations in their own home. Now, with this book crafting expert Megan Meketa shares all of her tips and tricks for making colorful, eye-catching projects that make every day a celebration. Featuring all the information needed to get started, including:

-Straightforward details on Cricut models and software (Maker, Explore Series, Joy, and EasyPresses)

-Essential tools and materials (adhesive vinyl, iron-on, felt, cardstock, acetate, leather, etc.)

-Ideas for celebrations including cake toppers, pennant banners, party favor bags, stencils for pastry decorating, thoughtful gifts, and more

-Creative wearables such as iron-on designs, leather earrings, tote bags, flowered headbands, and hair bows

And so much more! Whether you're a brand new owner of a Cricut and not sure where to start or a seasoned pro, this book is the ultimate one-stop shop for information and ideas for creating stunning projects.

The ultimate Cricut how-to book that covers everything you need to know to purchase a Cricut and use it like a pro! Are you new to Cricut crafting? Returning after a hiatus and desperate for a refresher? Perhaps you're an old pro looking for brand-new ideas, tips, and tricks for your crafts? Look no further than The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts. Throughout the more than 300 pages of this book, author Crystal Allen will not only present you with craft ideas that embrace every awesome element of this popular cutting machine, but, perhaps most importantly, she'll start you at the very beginning of your Cricut journey with loads of information about the different Cricut machines (Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, and Cricut Joy) so you can determine which is best for you before you buy. After you unbox your Cricut and have a general understanding of the parts of your machine, Crystal will teach you how to use Cricut Design Space and get images from Cricut Access, and then you'll be presented with projects that use the most popular materials your Cricut can cut. These include fabric (cotton, felt, and fleece); basswood and chipboard; leather; vinyl; paper; and heat transfer vinyl. Crystal even tackles infusible ink! Projects meant to inspire you will include step-by-step instructions and photos. They include: Personalized leather keychains Etched wine glasses Engraved quote bracelets Felt coffee cozies Paper luminaries Chalkboard signs Inspirational quote pillowcases Sleep masks Photo puzzles Leather headphone keepers Infusible Ink coasters A rag quilt and more! The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts is perfect for the first-time Cricut user, the small business owner who has been using Cricut for years, and everyone in between!