22 Beginner Cricut Explore Ideas

You just got your very own Cricut Explore and you’re ready to start creating! It’s so exciting isn’t it? I bet you’re anxiously looking for all kinds of craft projects that you can make with it. Well, we’re sharing 22 fantastic beginner Cricut Explore project ideas to help you get started.

These are absolutely perfect craft ideas for those just starting out with the Cricut Explore. I just love how easy it is now to make my own custom greeting cards, 3D projects, and home décor. I’ve made quite a few stenciling projects in the past and often wasn’t able to get those nice clean, crisp lines I really wanted. Well, with the Cricut Explore, now I can!

22 Beginner Cricut Explore Ideas

1. Bleached Canvas Art from Makers Gonna Learn

2. DIY Lunch Notes by Jen Goode

3. Cut Leather with your Cricut Explore from Damask Love 

4. Simple Ice Cream Cone Shirt from 100 Directions

5. How to Cut Chipboard & wood with the Cricut Explore from Sisters Suitcase Blog

6. Hand Lettered Wood Sign Tutorial from Printable Crush

7. Gold Foil Vinyl Wood Teepee from Printable Crush

8. Customized Pencil Pouch from Happiness is Homemade

9. Framed Paper Succulents from The Crafted Sparrow 

10. DIY Monogrammed Yeti Tumbler from Polka Dot Chair

11. DIY Monogrammed Ring Dish From She’s Kinda Crafty

12. Diamond Hanging Planter from The Crafted Sparrow

13. Leafy Iron-on Picnic Blanket From Damask Love

14. DIY Photo Magnets with Cricut Explore from It Happens in a Blink 

15. Kitchen Pantry Containers from Makers Gonna Learn

16. Easy Laptop Case with Cricut Explore from 100 Directions

17. Leather Cuff Bracelet from Becoming Martha 

18. Wake up and make up with Cricut Explore from Miss Information Blog 

19. Kitchen Menu Sign from Makers Gonna Learn

20. Adhesive Vinyl Technique: Hinge Application from Persia Lou 

21. Mother’s Day Button Quote Art from Makers Gonna Learn

22. DIY Monogram Pillow using Cricut Explore from The Budget Savvy Bride

23. DIY Stencil Rustic Decor from A Little Craft in Your Day 

I hope you have been inspired by all these beginner Cricut Explore ideas! You’re going to love all the ways you can use the Cricut Explore to cut vinyl, cardstock, leather, chipboard, and more! Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below.