Welcome to the ultimate guide to a year full of creativity, inspiration, and endless Cricut possibilities. Whether you’re making everyday magic, celebrating holidays, or marking life’s special moments, this lookbook is here to spark your imagination. This guide is packed with project ideas for making the perfect personalised accessories, creating the most unique gift, or putting that special touch on your home or office, we’ve got all the ideas, colours & designs to help.
Special Moments
Life’s biggest moments deserve the most meaningful creations. With Cricut, you can create heartfelt memories for every occasion—from personalised baby onesies and wedding décor to custom birthday decorations and graduation gifts that shine. Whether you’re celebrating milestones or creating keepsakes, Cricut helps you add that special touch to make every moment unforgettable.
Ruth Lange Design
Tiptop Graphic
Judith Ellen Kavit
Holidays
Holidays are all about creating magic, and Cricut makes it easy to bring that festive spirit to life. From crafting personalised gifts that warm the heart to designing stunning décor and party details that wow your guests, Cricut can make every celebration extra special. Whether it’s adding a personal touch to your gift wrapping or hosting the holiday party of the year, Cricut helps you craft unforgettable moments for every holiday!
Lachance-Perfet Little Chaos
Elisa
Hannah Lou
Lauren Davis
Cristina Nice Party
Crafty Lumberjacks
Cute Clipart And Things
Everyday Creativity
With Cricut, everyday life becomes a canvas for creativity! Whether you’re adding a personal touch to your home décor, crafting a custom tumbler or keychain, or designing a t-shirt that showcases your unique style, Cricut makes it easy to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary. No matter the day, Cricut helps you bring a little extra creativity into every corner of your life!
Cynthia Moreno
Joy Kelley - HowJoyful
Coriander Dean - Glitter Arty
Cheese Toast Digitals
Featured Projects
Need a little inspiration on your next project?
January New Year’s Card
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cricut™ Insert Cards
Cricut™ Foil Transfer
Sheets, Silver
Everything Else
Cricut™ Card Mat
Cricut™ Foil Transfer Tool
Housing and Fine Tip
Vinyl Tape Strips
Preparation
Remove protective cover from the Card Mat. Slide the backside of the card under the plastic divider aligning the card from top left corner. Close card, then press firmly to adhere.
Cut
1. Follow the prompts in Design Space™ to place the foil over the area to be foiled on your cardstock, using the vinyl strips or tape to secure the foil, taking care that the vinyl strips do not interfere with the areas to be foiled.
2. Insert your Cricut Foil Tool housing with appropriate tip when prompted to foil. Remove the foil as prompted and insert the Fine Point Blade to cut the images.
Assemble
Tuck insert into corner cuts one at a time until aligned. Insert will lay flat inside the card.
Alternative ideas:
February Floral Bookmarks
Created By: Wispy Willow Designs
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl, Gold OR
Cricut™ Matte Metallic Smart Vinyl™, Champagne
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl, Pastel Colour of Choice (Backing Colour)
Everything Else
Cricut™ StandardGrip Machine Mat (not necessary for Smart Vinyl™)
Cricut™ Transfer Tape
Weeder Scraper
Chiffon Ribbon of your choice
Clear Acrylic Bookmarks
Preparation
To personalise the project, select Edit a Copy, then use the Edit panel to make changes.
Cut
Follow Design Space™ prompts to cut images from the vinyl.
Assemble
Weed the vinyl and add transfer tape. Each bookmark will need one brushstroke and one name and flower.
Transfer the brushstroke on the front of the clear acrylic bookmark.
Transfer the name and flower on top of the brushstroke vinyl. Cut your ribbon. A good length would be two times the length of the bookmark. Tie in a simple knot.
Tada! All ready to gift or place in your favorite book.
Check out the assembly photos in Design Space!
This
is My
Dog’s Stuff Tote Bag
What you need
Materials to Cut
Infusible Ink™ Transfer Sheets, True Yellow
Infusible Ink™ Transfer Sheets, Bright Teal
Infusible Ink™ Transfer Sheets, Party Pink
Everything Else Cricut™ StandardGrip
Machine Mat - 12” x 12”
EasyPress™ 12” x 10”
EasyPress™ Mat20” x 16”
Reverse Action Tweezers
Lint Roller
Butcher Paper
Cardstock, White
Heat Resistant Tape (optional)
Tote Bag Blank
Preparation
If you want to alter the project, select Customise, then use the tools in the Edit panel to make changes before you cut.
To personalise the text of this project, use the text tool to select the text you want to change, and type in your desired letters. Use the Attach option to preserve the arrangement of text before cutting.
Cut
Be sure to Mirror the mat when using an Infusible Ink™ Transfer Sheet and place the shiny side (clear liner) down on the mat (patern / colour side up).
Follow the prompts in Design Space™ to cut the images from the Infusible Ink™ Transfer Sheet.
Assemble
Use the tweezers to remove unnecessary Infusible Ink™ pieces, leaving design on the clear backer.
For Cricut EasyPress™ 3 download the Cricut Heat™ app to get precise settings and step by step instructions. For all other Cricut Heat Press machines, get time and temperature settings and instructions on the Cricut Heat Guide.
April Strawberry Glass Can Project
Created By: Starburst Craft - Sana Saad
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cricut™ Cold-Activated, Colour-Changing
Vinyl – Permanent, Light Pink / Magenta
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl, Mint - Permanent
Everything Else
Cricut™ StandardGrip Machine Mat
Cricut™ Transfer Tape
Weeder
Scraper
Glass or tumbler
Preparation
To alter the project, select Customise, then use the Edit panel to make changes.
Cut
Follow Design Space™ prompts to cut images.
Assemble
Use a Weeder Tool to remove unnecessary vinyl pieces. Use Transfer Tape and a scraper tool to apply vinyl cuts to your can glass. Make sure your surface is clean and dry.
Check out the assembly video in Design Space!
Gift for Mum
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cricut Smart Iron-On™ ,
White or Everyday IronOn, White
Everything Else
Cricut Explore™ 4
StandardGrip Machine Mat*
Cricut™ Heat Press
Cricut EasyPress™ Mat
Weeder tool (or tweezers)
Crossbody Bags
Optional: Thin Cotton Pressing Cloth (if material is delicate)
Preparation
To personalise the project, select Customise then use the Edit panel to make changes.
Cut
When you’re ready to cut, select Make, then follow prompts to cut design from iron-on.
Remember to Mirror your design on the Preview screen.
Assemble
Remove Iron-On from machine mat. Use a Weeder tool to gently lift and peel away unwanted material from liner, leaving only desired design.
Position the design where you want it on your crossbody bag, clear carrier sheet (shiny side) face up.
Place Cricut heat press over entire design for 30 seconds, applying consistent, firm pressure.
Flip material so your design is face down on your mat, then press again for a few more seconds.
Let design cool, then carefully peel liner to reveal your finished project.
*Smart Iron-On does not require a machine mat
June
Teacher Key Chain
Created By: Canica Van Loggerenberg
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl™, Red
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl™, White
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl™, Blue (or Green)
Everything Else
Cricut™ StandardGrip Machine Mat
Transfer Tape Weeder
Preparation
To personalise the project, select Customise then use the Edit panel to make changes.
Cut
Follow Design Space™ prompts to cut images from the vinyl.
Assemble
1. Remove the unneeded pieces using a weeder tool. It is usually easiest to move from the inside out when weeding.
2. Use Transfer Tape and your Scraper Tool to apply the vinyl cuts to your project. Make sure surfaces you plan to adhere to are clean and dry.
July Beach Days Phone Holder
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl™Permanent, Stone Yellow
Cricut™ Premium Vinyl™Permanent , Pink Blush OR
Cricut™ Smart Vinyl™Permanent, Stone Yellow
Cricut™ Smart Vinyl™Permanent, Party Pink
Everything Else
Cricut™ StandardGrip Machine Mat (not necessary for Smart Vinyl)
Cricut™ Transfer Tape
Weeder (or Tweezers)
Scraper (or Credit Card)
Cell Phone Holder
Preparation
To modify the project, choose Customise, then edit via the Edit panel.
Cut Follow Design Space™ prompts to cut images from vinyl.
Assemble
Remove vinyl from mat. Trim material around design with scissors.
Weed unwanted material using Weeder, tweezers, or fingers. Cut Transfer Tape to decal size. Burnish tape over decal with Scraper, flip, repeat. Peel liner off at angle, ensuring decal sticks to tape. Re-burnish if needed.
Clean surface. Position decal. Burnish onto surface. Peel tape off at 45-degree angle to reveal finsihed design.
August Lollipop Match Game
What you need
Materials to Cut
Patterned Cardstocks, Varying Colours
Everything Else
Cricut™ LightGrip Machine Mat
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Popsicle Sticks, 12
Preparation
If you want to alter the project, select Customise, then use the tools in the Edit panel to make changes before you cut.
Cut
Follow the prompts in Design Space™ to cut the images from the cardstock.
Assemble
Glue lollipop sticks to the back of your patterned cardstock in the same pattern.
Back those patterned pieces with altenrative patterned cardsstock to make the lollipop game pieces.
Modern House Numbers
What you need
Materials to Cut
Chipboard, 2mm
Cardstock, Brown
Everything Else
Cricut™ StrongGrip
Machine Mat
Cricut™ LightGrip
Machine Mat
Single Scoring Wheel or Double Scoring Wheel (depending on material)
Knife Blade
Spray Adhesive
Masking Tape
Spackle / Polyfilla
Spray Paint, Metallic
Adhesive for Paper
Preparation
To modify the project, select Customise and use Edit panel tools before cutting. Adjust colours or rearrange pieces on the Mat Preview screen, keeping them within an 11” x 11” area at the top left. Leave the chipboard out to acclimatise for 24 hours; if warping occurs, weigh it down. To cover the chipboard, apply adhesive evenly to both surfaces, press with a brayer, dry fully, and make extra cuts if needed.
Cut
Cut images from cardstock using the prompts in Design Space™. Secure chipboard to mat with tape. Cut the images from the chipboard using the correct cut settings and Knife Blade. Check your cuts are all the way through before unloading. Assemble painted chipboard projects before painting. Use a sealer to improve the painting experience.
Assemble
Layer 10 chipboard numbers on top of each other, fixing each layer with spray adhesive. Add the cardstock number to the top. Smooth spackle or Polyfilla on edges until the layers blend, then leave this to dry. Spray with metallic paint to finish.
October Cute Pumpkins
Created By: Cat Madeira
What you need
Materials to Cut
Smart Iron-On™, black
Smart Iron-On™, white
Smart Iron-On™ Glitter, pink
Everything Else
Cricut™ StandardGrip machine mat
Weeder
Cricut heat press
Cricut EasyPress™ mat
Pumpkin – plush or real
Preparation
If you want to alter the project, select Customise, then use the tools in the edit panel to make changes before you cut.
Cut
When you’re ready, select Make It, and make sure you mirror your design.
Make sure your material is shiny side down on your cutting mat (or load into the machine directly when using Smart IronOn™).
Repeat for all Iron-on colours.
Follow prompts in Design Space™ to cut the designs.
Assemble
Use a weeder tool to remove unnecessary iron-on pieces, leaving design on the clear backer.
For Cricut EasyPress™ 3 download the Cricut Heat™ app to get precise settings and step by step instructions. For all other Cricut Heat Press machines, get time and temperature settings and instructions on the Cricut Heat Guide.
Alternative image ideas:
November Autumn Leaves Luminary
Created By: Cat Madeira
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cardstock, Orange
Everything Else
Cricut™ StandardGrip
Machine Mat
Glue
Battery tealight or candle
Preparation
If you want to alter the project, select Customise, then use the tools in the Edit panel to make changes before you cut.
Cut
Insert your scoring tool when prompted. Follow the prompts in Design Space™ to cut the images from the cardstock.
Assemble
1. Remove the mat from the machine and turn it over. Peel the mat away from the cardstock to prevent the card from bending or warping.
Watch & make!
2. Glue along one side of the luminary and attach it to the other end. Place over the battery candle. Hang and enjoy!
December Mistletoe Wreath
What you need
Materials to Cut
Cardstock, green
Everything Else
Cricut™ LightGrip machine mat
Single Scoring Wheel + QuickSwap Housing or Scoring Stylus
1” (2.5 cm) Wool Felt Balls, Cream Green Floral Tape Green Floral Wire
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
10” (25.4 cm) Gold Hoop Wire Cutters
1” (2.5 cm) Wide Satin Ribbon
Preparation
If you want to alter the project, select Customise, then use the tools in the edit panel to make changes before you cut.
Cut
Insert your scoring tool when prompted.
Follow the prompts in Design Space™ to cut the leaves from cardstock.
Assemble
1. Fold along the score lines of the leaves.
2. Cut the floral wire to varying lengths and wrap with floral tape. Glue the wrapped floral wire to the back side of the leaves.
3. Glue the prepped leaves to the hoop, staggering and blending the leaves for a natural look.
4. Glue the wool felt balls among the leaves.
5. Tie the ribbon around the portion of the hoop with the exposed floral wires. Trim ends as desired.
Design Space™
Stickermania
With Cricut, making stickers is easy, fun, and endlessly versatile! From everyday designs that brighten your planner to custom creations for parties and celebrations, you can craft stickers that are uniquely yours. With our incredible selection of printable sticker making materials, and the easy to use Create Sticker tool in Design Space™, the possibilities are endless!
Ready-To-Go Sticker Sheets
Jenny Duff
Marta Silvestre
Lily Diana Richord
Coriander Dean - Glittery Arty
Want to curate your own combination and love what you see?
Simply search for the image number in Design Space™, click on the “Images” label at the top, and be sure to include the #!
By: ByDerowen #M4DFE5C2C
Cricut #MC42F3FB
Coriander Dean #M505BC710
By: Krys Mac Art #M4E07D0AA
Apple Grove Designs #M4D281679
Pkay Oldham #M49A98D42
Cute Clipart And Things #M4E39819F
By: Sanqunetti Design #M49F2D6D1
By: Veronica Anderson #M4D905C29
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By: Jordyn Alison Designs #M4D4162F2
By: GlamSVG by Emylia #M4915F213
By: SVGista #M5054A033
Design Inspo
Dive into the 2025 motif & colour trends!
Retrotopia
Embrace the art of digital whimsy with this playful design board, where metaclassical aesthetics, cartoon-inspired details, and surreal colours create an eye-catching twist for everyday creativity.
Colour Inspiration
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Image Set
Love the image? Easily find it in Design Space™ by searching the image number.
Ground your creativity in the beauty of nature with this theme, blending tropical greens, rustic materials, and a touch of folklore to craft designs that feel both mystical and restorative.
Colour Inspiration
Shop All Materials > Image Set
Love the image? Easily find it in Design Space™ by searching the image number.
Fonts
Hey Marilyn, Stilla Regular, Botanicals
#3B707D
Heirloom Haberdashery
Let your creativity wander through seaside escapes and antique treasures, where soft neutrals and classic tones evoke the elegance and warmth of timeless designs.
