These 10 easy Cricut projects can all be done in 30 minutes or less and are perfect for beginners! They’re a great way to get started with using your Cricut and great beginner Cricut projects!
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Raise your hand if you’ve been crafting up a storm while safe at home the past month?
I know I have! I made DIY t-shirts, printable games, labels for my pantry, and so much more.
Plus I’ve done science experiments, colored way too many pictures, and cut out a lot of shapes with my Cricut. There’s just something about perfectly cut circles and dinosaurs that makes my heart flutter.
A few years ago I shared some of my favorite Cricut project ideas and a ton of different things you can do with a Cricut Explore Air 2.
Today I’m going a bit further and doing some beginner or easy Cricut projects – things you can make in under 30 minutes!
These are great for kids, Cricut beginners, or someone like me who doesn’t have that much extra time but still wants to get crafty!
Beginner Cricut Projects
Okay, here are those simple Cricut projects I promised. All of these can be done by beginners in 30 minutes or less.
Like open your Cricut box and get down to business easy.
1 – DIY T-Shirts
Okay so in all fairness, these are first because they’re my personal favorite to make. Grab a pre-made design from Cricut Design Space or just add your own text, cut out some vinyl, and iron on either using the Cricut EasyPress (find out why you need a Cricut EasyPress here) or iron, and you’re done.
Check out some of the DIY Disney shirts I’ve made in the past few years. And these are just the vacation ones.
2 – Garlands and Banners
Hosting a party or want to add a little decor to your home? Cut out some shapes or letters on the Cricut in minutes, tie to some ribbon or twine, and hang.
So easy and yet the perfection of the cuts adds a huge statement to any house! This fall banner is a great example of what you could make.
3 – Cake and Cupcake Toppers
Forget ordering cake or cupcakes toppers from someone else. Make your own in minutes with the Cricut Explore Air 2.
Whether you want a large cake topper like this DIY birthday cake topper, or small cupcake cut out toppers like I used in this summer birthday party – they’re easy to design and cut out quickly.
4- Labels
Whether you want to label a bucket full of indoor activities for kids or label every little jar and basket in your pantry, labels are super simple to make!
Even simpler if you use these pantry cut files from Poofy Cheefs.
5 – Personalized Bags
Bags are just the start. Personalize bags, backpacks, tote bags, towels, and more in minutes with a little vinyl and the Cricut Explore Air 2.
This personalized sports bag from my friend Allison is just one example!
6 – Funny Office Supplies
Working from home? Add a little humor to your water bottle, filing cabinet, or buckets full of papers.
You can do something similar for the kids to make school at home a little more fun too, kind of like this fun personalized crayon box from Someday I’ll Learn.
7 – Greeting Cards
One of the easiest things ever is making your very own cards. There are so many pre-designed options available with Cricut Access in Cricut Design Space that literally just require you to open the file and follow the instructions to cut.
How fun would it be to make some cards to send to people around the country who are at home right now? I mean who doesn’t love getting a little snail mail!
Or if you’re looking for something more holiday specific, these Christmas cards from Pineapple Paper Co would be fun too!
8 – Home Decor
Want to spruce up your living room with some custom pillows? How about adding a dinosaur pillow to your son’s bedroom?
With a little vinyl and a Cricut Explore Air 2, you can take ordinary pillows from the store and turn them into ones that no one else has and will wish they did!
These heart glitter pillows from Printable Crush are just one fun example of something you can make!
9 – Leather Jewelry
Want to make your very own leather earrings like they sell everywhere? Now you can – quickly and in whatever color and designs you want!
Whether they’re Santa earrings like these ones from Happiness is Homemade or just solid ones to go with your little black dress, they’re lightweight and the most comfortable things ever!
10 – Party Decorations
I wrote an entire post about why the Cricut is perfect for people who love to host parties here. But seriously – adding decorations and personalized elements has never been easier than with the Cricut Explore Air 2.
Whether you’re cutting out paper flowers for a Mother’s Day Brunch like my friend Lindi or making custom cupcake wrappers in this summer party, there are SO many things you can do for parties with your Cricut Explore Air 2.
After making t-shirts, it’s my second favorite way to use my Cricut! You can have an entire party setup done in under an hour and that’s if you go a little crazy!
Have I convinced you yet that you need a Cricut Explore Air 2?
Get the raspberry Cricut Explore Air 2 here!
More Beginner Cricut Projects
- Personalized gifts for kids
- Monthly gifts for kids
- How to personalize items with the Easy Press Mini
- Incredibles Cricut shirts
- DIY Cricut luggage tags
- Easy Halloween backdrop
Linda says
I would love to make customized shirts! I love the ones you made.
Michele Wilson says
So, I put a comment already but I was so tired and completely messed up on my comment…lol. I love doing crafts and I have started a scrapbook for my kids. I would use my crikut to help personalize them and make them even more special. 😍😍
Kori Lewis says
I would make some new home décor signs!!
BritniV says
What a great thought!
Meaghan Driggs says
I initially learned about you during Super Bowl to use your bingo cards but unfortunately they weren’t quite the right fit for my use. However, I love seeing your emails and finding new ways to utilize your ideas for some of my work projects. You inspired me to provide an adorable scavenger hunt for the country club I work for and the members’ children – who loved it by the way! I even made little “pots of gold” with some treats for each kid that finished their hunt.
I appreciate people like you who try to provide fun, safe alternatives during this difficult time!
BritniV says
Thank you for your kind words! So glad you are able to utilize some of my ideas for your work projects & that your scavenger hunt was a great success. Let me know if I can help with any future projects you have going on. Thank you
Melissa Peace says
I’ve been wanting a circuit for years but it hasn’t been in my budget. I would use it for so many things at home, gifts, and doing things for PTA. You have so many great project ideas! I always look forward to what to do next.
BritniV says
Those are all great ideas, thank you for sharing!
Sarah Haveman says
So many things, where to begin? I love changing out decorations for every season, occasion, birthday… so I would start with May Day, Mother’s Day.
BritniV says
Yes, I love decorating for the holidays. Great ideas!
Mary Sonner says
I love the idea of making cupcake toppers! Can’t wait to try if I win!
BritniV says
Perfect, thank you
Stephanie says
I would definitely want to make some t-shirts. I’ve also seen that you can get edible paper to make cake decorations, so that might be fun too.
BritniV says
Ohh edible paper…that does sound fun. Thank you for sharing
Elle says
I will make personalized wall decals and plaques.
BritniV says
Wall decals what a great idea. Thanks for sharing
Annette says
The first thing I’d make is a t-shirt. I want to make so much more, but I figure that’s the easiest place to start.
BritniV says
Shirts are so much fun! Love it, Thank you
Jacqueline says
I would be sooo thankful for a Cricut! I would make some personalized stencils for my printmaking classes. T-shirts for the Family, and then some. Crossing fingers that my luck is golden.
I love reading your blog even if I don’t comment often.
Steph says
Quarantine Party Decor
Angela says
I’ve wanted one of these for so long. So I have my fingers crossed. I’ll make so much stuff.. I have a pinterest board already dedicated to all the ways I’ll craft with my new cricut. Earrings, shirts, pillows, decals.. it will really go a long way to help make the rest of this quarantine bearable.. or even fun. Thank you.
Angelica says
I have so many things I want to make when I finally get a Cricut! I think I would start with wood signs first, I love them!
Missy says
My daughter and I would love a cricut to make all kinds of things! Shirts, bags, earrings, and more!
Liz N. says
I want to make vinyl wall decorations!