Familiarizing myself with Cricut Maker 3

I forgot to mention in an earlier post,

but I purchased a “crafting desk” for my Cricut. My home office desk is made by the same company, and the colors of both desks are a perfect match. I love this desk. It has plenty of room for all Cricket items, and the drawers can hold all of my die-cutting supplies.

This past weekend, I learned a bit more about Cricut Design Space.

I printed several stickers and increased my knowledge about printing, cutting, and modifying designs within Cricut’s Design Space.

I love the above picture. It reminds me so much of my daughter, big hair and all. Besides the purchased images and free photos, I was able to turn one of my daughter’s sketches into a sticker. How awesome is that?

I also purchased an annual membership at Maker’s Gonna Learn. A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon some of Tanner Bell’s (owner behind Maker’s Gonna Learn) Youtube videos. I enjoyed his energy and learned that he had a Cricut website filled with tutorials, images, tips and tricks, and much more that I thought would be helpful to me as a new Cricut user. Currently, I’m taking 30 Days to Maser Your Cricut course. On Day 6, How To Download Fonts to Cricut Design Space.

Later this week, I’ll be creating a few Holographic Christmas stickers. I cannot wait to see how those turn out. After this weekend, I might make a few stencils. We’ll see! Thus far, I’m enjoying my Cricut Maker 3.

There are a few things that I wish would change with my Cricut.

 

Increase the area that I can print and cut

I’m restricted to 6.75 x 9.25″ for cutting with the Print and Cut feature. I’ve been using the 8.5 x 11 paper, so space isn’t being utilized. Currently, I’ve only been printing stickers. I’ve utilized every inch of space with Cricut Design Space.

Allow me to save material selections.

Also, each time I print, I have to go through selecting the type of printer paper I’m using. I already know that I’ll be using stickers a lot. I love them. Cricket, please give users the ability to save formats they often use. Overall, I do like the Cricut. I still have a lot to learn about this die-cutting machine; however, I’m enjoying the learning process immensely. I’m currently waiting for my mat to dry to make a few more stickers.

Edited to add

There is an option for Cricut users to choose the medium that they use the most. Once the material is favorited, it will appear under your favorites section.

In other news

Work laptop is dead

My computer laptop stopped working. It won’t turn on at all, and now I’m awaiting a callback from our IT department to tell me what I already know. I need another computer! This will be my second replacement. Hopefully, the third computer will give me no more issues.

Dad upgraded to ice chips.

Today, my father had a visit with his Speech Therapist and Physical Therapist. He did very well. His Speech Therapist has allowed him to eat ice chips. Woohoo, progress! This will be the first item he’s had in his mouth for several weeks.

 

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Jennifer Bliss

LOVE those images and way to work with your new Cricket! Nice! Did they ever figure out what it was with your father? I don’t know if you mentioned it and if you didn’t and don’t want to – I totally understand :). I hope he continues to improve. More thoughts and prayers coming his way!

suituapui

Gee! Grinch looks so cute, so lovable!
Glad your dad is making good progress. God bless, all.