Ace back to school.
Back-to-School DIY Guide
Create pro-looking, personalised
it in the classroom. We’ve got all the
projects that’ll have them strutting
inspiration for parents & teachers getting
through the playground and crushing
ready for day 1.
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Introduction
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Design Inspiration For Parents For Teachers
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New from Cricut™
DIY from day 1.
Alarms are set for 6 am — you've got this.
Wardrobes packed with possibility and the
promise of perfect back to school
accessories. Book bags, backpacks, and
totes crammed full of essentials sit by the
door. Classrooms everywhere, bursting
with inspiration, are oh-so ready for the
year ahead.
This year, elevate their back-to-school ™
experience with Cricut
. Parents, create
totally custom accessories for your totally unique kid — apparel & supplies to fit their style. Teachers, transform your classroom with inspiring decor and make custom educational materials for your students.
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Design Inspiration Whether you’re decking out your kids or decorating your classroom, we’ve got projects to make this back-to-school season ultra-personalised. 06
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Personalised Notebook Set >
Personalised Please Return Label >
Hey, parents. Make your kids the envy of the classroom and let their personality shine. With Cricut™, you can create one-of-a-kind items for your oneof-a-kind kid. Personalised Lunchbox >
Teacher Gift Tumbler >
Personalised First Day of School Wooden Sign > 08
Unicorn Backpack >
09 School Stuff Pencil Case >
How to make:
Personalised Pencil Case This project uses iron-on to create a personalised pencil case.
Start making!
Click here to open the Design Space™ project.
What you need
Preparation
Materials To Cut
Cut
Everyday Iron-On™, Ocean
When you’re ready, select Make It. Follow the Design Space prompts.
Everyday Iron-On, Cherry
Everyday Iron-On, Black
Everything Else Cricut™ Cutting Machine
StandardGrip Machine Mat
Cricut Heat Press
Cricut EasyPress™ Mat
Weeder tool (or tweezers)
Note: Don’t forget to Mirror your design on the Preview screen.
Assemble Use a Weeder tool (or tweezers) to remove unwanted material, leaving design on clear liner.
For Cricut EasyPress™ 3, download the Cricut Heat™ app to get precise settings and step-by-step instructions. For other Cricut heat press models, get time and temperature settings and instructions on the Cricut Heat Guide.
Cricut Cosmetic Bag Blank
Cricut BrightPad™ (optional)
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How to make:
Personalised Bookmark
This project cuts and draws on cardstock to create personalised animal bookmarks.
Start making!
Click here to open the Design Space™ project.
What you need
Preparation
Materials To Cut
Cut
Cardstock
When you’re ready, select Make It. Follow the Design Space prompts.
Everything Else Cricut™ Cutting Machine
LightGrip Machine Mat
Fine Point Pen, Black
Adhesive for Cardstock
Insert pen when prompted.
Assemble Use hand scissors to trim material around cut design, then use Weeder tool (or tweezers) to remove unwanted material, so only your cut designs remain on liner.
Glue top layer(s) to bottom layer.
Last, glue down the white belly piece.
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Pencil Banner >
Teacher Name Plaque >
Classroom Supplies Labels >
Hi, teachers. Inspire young minds, ignite your creativity & make yours the coolest classroom in school. With Cricut™, create decor that delights, plus unique items just for you. Book Crate >
Apple Box >
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Teacher Fuel Mug >
09 and Counting Line > Desk Name Tag
How to make:
Start making! Click here to open the Design Space™ project.
Personalised Labels This project uses vinyl to make labels to help organise your classroom.
What you need
Preparation
Materials To Cut
Cut
Permanent Vinyl, White
When you’re ready, select Make It. Follow the Design Space prompts.
Everything Else Assemble Cricut™ Cutting Machine
Use hand scissors to trim material around cut design, StandardGrip Machine Mat
then use Weeder tool (or tweezers) to remove unwanted material, so only your cut designs remain on liner.
Weeding tool (or tweezers)
Cut a piece of Transfer Tape slightly larger than the size Scraper tool (or credit card)
of the cut design.
Transfer Tape
Use a Scraper tool (or credit card) to burnish the tape over your design. Flip to burnish the backside, too.
Slowly peel back the white liner at an angle, making sure the decal adheres to the tape.
Ensure your container surface is clean and dry, then place decal in desired position. Use Scraper to firmly press decal to surface.
Slowly peel back transfer tape at a 45-degree angle. If pieces of decal remain on tape, press back down to burnish again.
Push any bubbles in the vinyl out toward the cut edges with Scraper or fingernail.
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How to make:
Start making! Click here to open the Design Space™ project.
Personalised Tote This project uses Infusible Ink to create a tote bag for school.
What you need
Preparation
Materials To Cut
Cut
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Infusible Ink
Transfer Sheets,
When you’re ready, select Make It. Follow the Design
Black
Space prompts.
Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets,
Note: Don’t forget to Mirror your design on the
Bright Teal
Preview screen.
Everything Else
Assemble
Cricut™ Cutting Machine
Use hand scissors to trim material around cut design, then use Weeder tool (or tweezers) to remove unwanted
StandardGrip Machine Mat
material, so only your cut designs remain on liner.
Cricut Heat Press
Take the sheet with the name and cut around the full name, leaving a small edge.
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Cricut EasyPress
Mat
Take the name piece and place it on the bright teal
Heat Resistant Tape
transfer sheet, combining both designs onto one sheet. This will allow the design to be pressed all at once.
Reverse-Action Tweezers
Place transfer sheet with the design facing down, making Butcher Paper
contact with the bag. Transfer sheet should be facing up.
Cardstock, White
Use the heat tape to hold the design in place while pressing.
Lint Roller/Lint-Free Cloth
For pressing instructions download the Cricut Heat
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app
to get precise settings and step-by-step instructions. Cricut Tote Bag Blank
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Design Inspo:
Under the Sea
Material Colours
Shop Materials > Personalised Notebook >
Ocean Friends Stickers >
Images
Fonts
BFC Seashell Necklace
Sea Life Locker Labels >
Customise their accessories with their favourite aquatic creatures, personalise lockers or hooks with oceanic flare & so much more. Sea what’s possible with a Cricut™ cutting machine, colourful materials, plus images and fonts in Design Space™.
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BFC Bubble Baths
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Design Inspo:
Colourful Creations
First Day Photo Props >
Welcome Desk Banner >
Material Colours
Shop Materials >
Images
Fonts
School Storage Cups>
BFC Third Grade
From a pop of red to a splash of purple, and every colour in between, make super vibrant, custom supplies, signs & so much more. It’s all possible with a Cricut™ cutting machine, colourful materials, plus images and fonts in Design Space™.
BFC Favorite Cursive
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Design Inspo:
Out of this World
Solar System Door Sign >
Rocket Backpack >
Material Colours
Shop Materials >
Images
Fonts
Rocket Wall Vinyl >
Alyssa Stencil Script
Take them on an intergalactic journey with space-themed decor, accessories & more. Make it all with a Cricut™ cutting machine, colourful materials, plus images and fonts in Design Space™.
BFC Cute Chick
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Software feature spotlight:
Create Sticker Whether you’re adding some personality to your kid’s notebook & water bottle, or recognising your students’ achievements in the classroom — it’s never been easier to create custom, full-colour stickers. Anyone with a connected Cricut™ cutting machine can preview the tool in Design Space™, but it takes a Cricut Access™ subscription to make it. *Requires home inkjet printer, plus compatible cutting machine & printable materials.
Learn More > Sticker Project Operation
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Cuts all the way through
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Ace back to school.