I would love to commend you for your sharing! More over, you camera presents! You are straight to the subject, have all your tools and materials ready for what you're doing, staying IN FRAME!! I can't tell you how many times I have changed videos because ppl just ramble, and start stories, play with pets or babies! You my dear are a breath of fresh air! 🦋❤️
I agree. I am a brand new Cricut owner and my head is spinning from trying to learn. I commented on your hack vid how much I love your teaching style and your straight-forward instructions. I'm learning so much and feel like I just may be able to get the hang of this now, thanks to you. 👏
When cutting cardstock, especially textured cardstock, put it on the mat with the texture side face down, mirror your cut and use the intricate cut for cardstock setting. Cutting from the back side of your project makes the cuts so much cleaner.
that is a great tip. I had a hard time having my maker cut the textured cardstock then i put it face up but i did not realize i would have to mirror.. LOL.. so glad i read this to know to do it that way from now on.... What about the glitter cardstock would that be the same way then? and what setting do you put yours on to cut that kind of cardstock
@@denisebendickson8593 I try to stay away from most glitter cardstock because of the mess. When I do use it I put it glitter side up so I don't get it all over my mat. The glitter cardstock setting has worked most of the time.
Love the tip for using strong grip on the back of felt to save your mats. In addition to weeding on the mat, use the clear protective sheet to cover the unused portion of the mat to avoid your arm/hand from resting on the sticky. So much more comfortable, especially for tricksy weeding.
Tip I love is Arleen’s stick it over and over. Water down and you can make mats sticky again! I make cheer bows and have had the same 12x24 mats since the first expression came out.
Ok, so I just had my life changed in 18 minutes!! that was AWESOME!! I will use those hacks again and again.. You just took the frustration out of my crafting projects.. Thanks so. Much
Just new to the Cricut and have been binge watching UA-cam. You have the best, most understandable and useful channel and presentation style :) No Heeya's, constant channel plugging or rambling, just useful information presented for 'grown up' crafters. Thank You :)
OMG, that parchment paper hack blew me away!!! I'm always so intimidated with layering everything so perfectly and this is a game changer!!! Thank you so very much for ALL of these hacks. You are so wonderful for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I so appreciate it!!! ❣💐❣💐
I always learn something good when I watch your videos even though I’ve been Cricuting for several years. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. With tip # 10 (laminating a cheat sheet), I have switched to putting the sheets in sheet protectors rather than laminating them. Invariably, updates are made and if they are in a sheet protector I can just pull that page out and put the new one in it’s place.
Scotch makes pocket or pouch laminate squares, too.. for easy updates? You don't have to seal them to use them. I have one of those carabiners with three rings on them and I use those to cycle things like notes in and out. Or try on for a while before deciding their permanent or not. And chalk pens. Those are all over my house for kids, hubby, ect.. mirrors, windows, anything with a smooth washable surface
Angie, I am always amazed by your videos! I have learned so much from your content! Your straight forward, no nonsense way of presenting the information is terrific and very much appreciated. Your tips and info are very relevant and always super helpful. Your list of resources is invaluable. I especially like the way you always present clear and concise examples of what you are presenting. The camera work is spot on! Thanks a million and keep up the great work!
Mind. Blown. Getting Post-It & pen, hit re-play.......thinking of a craft space sign over my desk......”Parchment paper layering - pure genius. (Remembering that for putting printable vinyl on coasters!). Transfer tape for felt/leather. More genius. All of it......be still my heart.
You're the best! I'm new to cricut, not trying to go into business, but for just family use, and so many cricut experts just do not want to share their secrets. Thank you so much! You are wonderful!
me too but all i have done so far is cardstock and one holigrahic piece but on that i forgot to mirror lol so i had to take the little feet off my little round piece of glass and do it that way so it would not be cut on when i use it to chop something on them
Great tips! I just got a brayer for Christmas and I love it! I also use parchment paper to put on the back of stencils I use for etching. Cut in the middle and place each piece of parchment on each side of the stencil. Then, place stencil, and working from the middle, pull one side of the parchment paper back as you press down the stencil, then do the other side. Keeps your designs straight and helps get your vinyl on the etching project without any errors!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I really appreciate it. I’m 73 and I got my cricket machine for Christmas and just reason started to try and use.
Thank you for this! I have heard of a couple of these hacks, but no one has ever explained it as perfectly as you did! Now, I really understand the "why" behind each hack! I will definitely be using all of these :)
Really love your video's, so easy to understand. I love using a fabric roller, I simply stick my weeded bits to the roller (I bought a mini fold up one). The other item I love is the weeding pin pen, sharper and smaller compared to the Cricut normal weeders.
I saw a tip to cut cute crafty sayings (or whatever you wanna put on them) in permanent vinyl to put on the clear mat covers. I cut a bunch from dollar tree vinyl as both beginner practice and to keep my covers visible when not on the mat lol
My hack is to maximize material by not weeding parts away into the trash - I use transfer tape and carefully separate the "positive" from the "negative" of whatever I made. Let's say I want to put a text label on my cabinet to tell me what's in it. The text is the positive piece. The negative piece, a rectangle with letters cut out of it, can be placed on something else OR become a stencil.
Angie, I very much appreciate your videos and always learn something new. I particularly liked the parchment paper layering hack- super clever! I just went on to purchase your Cricut cheat sheet. Thank you and keep up the awesome videos 😁
OMGosh! Loved your hacks! I particularly loved the layering hack!!! I have shied away from layering after a few fails because of not being able to line up the designs. Thank you for the hacks and sharing!
Great videos. I ha ve watched three in a row and have saved them to watch again and again so I can really be a pro with my machines. I can’t wait to buy buy the new Cricut mug maker! Thank you !
You can also add a guide mark to the bottom of all of your layer designs. Add a rectangle below your images. (Duplicate the rectangle so the dimensions are the same) then line up the mark for all designs when layering and they line up perfect every time.
Thanks Angie. You're a brilliant presenter. I have just purchased the "Cheat Sheet" and I'm sure it is going to be a big help. To be honest, I just wanted to make a small purchase support your business because you give so much. Thanks again.
Hysterical "run, run to the grocery store now!" I just learned the parchment paper tip from another youtuber and I agree, this is a game changer. I love your tips, thanks for sharing.
Hi Angie, Your a true diamond your ideas are brilliant, thank you P.S. Please keep up your amazing channel, I'm a subscriber and a Purchaser of your products they are amazing
Hi Angie I have question?how Do you get and image onto a glass without it having static in it then it's stuck? So frustrated mine image was stuck to glass had to scrape it off the glass.
I've also used clear contact paper to cut felt on, but i put the contact paper right on the mat and then the felt. I like the idea of putting it on the felt itself instead!!
Just loaded my cart @ ANGIE HOLDEN SHOP (it's now May 20, 2921) with your wonderful cheat sheets, labels, and guides--game changing, fantastic value. Thanks, Angie!
Thank you Angie for all you do and your great videos. I am new to cricut and I watch and take notes on your videos. I have the joy and am looking to get the air 2 and these tips are great. Thanks again and have a great week. Blessings.
I have wanted a cricut since they came out, what? 20 yrs ago? Idk. But never got one. 1 month after the Maker 3 comes out (i had no idea) the bf buys me one! So excited! And in the fashion of me 🙄 i spend 500 hrs over researching EVERYTHING before really trying to use it. And thank God! Especially for you! I had already started to make a cheat sheet when i ran across your video..may still buy it. So far i love your stuff!
I learned about burnishing the underside of a decal if it's being difficult and won't release from the backing and stick to the transfer tape. Just flip over the backing where the green Cricut grid is printed and burnish that side. Easy cheesy! Also, instead of the strong grip tape, I have put painters tape on the backs of things to keep them from gunking up my mats, or if I'm writing on an envelope and don't want the flap to stick to the mat, I just put down a piece of painter's tape where the flap is so the mat doesn't stick to the part you're supposed to lick to seal the envelope. My craft room would not run without painter's tape 😂
Great video! I have a new Cricut Maker and I’ve been binge watching your videos. Thanks for all of the information. I just purchased your download bundle.
Angie, what an awsome video. You explain everything so clearly. Thank you so much. Do you however, have written instructions on all of these. I like to refer back to them when I can't find the video. Again, however I know that is a lot of information for writing so if you don't, I saved this video to my bookmarks.
Loved your hacks the only one I use that you didn't mention is that I put a sticker on the outside of that clear protective mat cover. It makes it easier to find and I always put the same side against the mat when I put it away. Of course if you write notes on it the sticker won't be as necessary. Love your videos keep 'em comin'.
I just started out doing the multi-layer and your hack for that is amazing...made it so much easier to figure it out and get it right! Thank you for the video.
So glad I watch this video great hacks and tips Angie as I am a newbie you have help me a lot so thank you so much!! also from the comments below have been so helpful thank you everyone!!! Thank you for Sharing Angie 💕
You mentioned that you write down what you need to do on each mat on the clear sheet. I always lose the clear sheet, so I write all that stuff on the back of the mat. It does the same purpose, but now I have it in case I lose the clear sheet,. Great tips.
I would love to commend you for your sharing! More over, you camera presents! You are straight to the subject, have all your tools and materials ready for what you're doing, staying IN FRAME!! I can't tell you how many times I have changed videos because ppl just ramble, and start stories, play with pets or babies! You my dear are a breath of fresh air! 🦋❤️
I agree. I am a brand new Cricut owner and my head is spinning from trying to learn. I commented on your hack vid how much I love your teaching style and your straight-forward instructions. I'm learning so much and feel like I just may be able to get the hang of this now, thanks to you. 👏
Totally agree with you. When a tutorial presenter starts to tell me their life story, I lose the will to listen. Angie is fab, isn't she?
When cutting cardstock, especially textured cardstock, put it on the mat with the texture side face down, mirror your cut and use the intricate cut for cardstock setting. Cutting from the back side of your project makes the cuts so much cleaner.
Oh good tip! I do that for wood but not for cardstock!
that is a great tip. I had a hard time having my maker cut the textured cardstock then i put it face up but i did not realize i would have to mirror.. LOL.. so glad i read this to know to do it that way from now on.... What about the glitter cardstock would that be the same way then? and what setting do you put yours on to cut that kind of cardstock
@@denisebendickson8593 I try to stay away from most glitter cardstock because of the mess. When I do use it I put it glitter side up so I don't get it all over my mat. The glitter cardstock setting has worked most of the time.
@@poodlebone Add clear contact paper or transfer tape to your mat like she did the felt and you can avoid the glitter mess.
Except for glitter cardstock because it will all stick to the mat.
I especially appreciate the tip on cutting felt! Brilliant idea using the transfer tape!
Glad it was helpful!
Love the tip for using strong grip on the back of felt to save your mats.
In addition to weeding on the mat, use the clear protective sheet to cover the unused portion of the mat to avoid your arm/hand from resting on the sticky. So much more comfortable, especially for tricksy weeding.
Great tip!
Tip I love is Arleen’s stick it over and over. Water down and you can make mats sticky again! I make cheer bows and have had the same 12x24 mats since the first expression came out.
Brilliant! Thank you for the parchment paper hack! 🌸
LOVE, LOVED the hack about the felt !!!!!!
Ok, so I just had my life changed in 18 minutes!! that was AWESOME!! I will use those hacks again and again.. You just took the frustration out of my crafting projects.. Thanks so. Much
This parchment paper layering hack is a life changer! Thank you so much for this helpful video.
It really is!
Oh wow !!! The parchment paper and layering . Life changed fantastic
Thank you for all these wonderful hacks
I can use them to make my crafting easier and faster.
Just new to the Cricut and have been binge watching UA-cam. You have the best, most understandable and useful channel and presentation style :) No Heeya's, constant channel plugging or rambling, just useful information presented for 'grown up' crafters. Thank You :)
Awesome! Thank you!
Once again you've shed light on so many helpful hacks! Thank you 😊
OMG, that parchment paper hack blew me away!!! I'm always so intimidated with layering everything so perfectly and this is a game changer!!! Thank you so very much for ALL of these hacks. You are so wonderful for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I so appreciate it!!!
❣💐❣💐
You are so welcome!
I always learn something good when I watch your videos even though I’ve been Cricuting for several years. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. With tip # 10 (laminating a cheat sheet), I have switched to putting the sheets in sheet protectors rather than laminating them. Invariably, updates are made and if they are in a sheet protector I can just pull that page out and put the new one in it’s place.
Oh good tip!
Scotch makes pocket or pouch laminate squares, too.. for easy updates? You don't have to seal them to use them. I have one of those carabiners with three rings on them and I use those to cycle things like notes in and out. Or try on for a while before deciding their permanent or not. And chalk pens. Those are all over my house for kids, hubby, ect.. mirrors, windows, anything with a smooth washable surface
Angie, I am always amazed by your videos! I have learned so much from your content! Your straight forward, no nonsense way of presenting the information is terrific and very much appreciated. Your tips and info are very relevant and always super helpful. Your list of resources is invaluable. I especially like the way you always present clear and concise examples of what you are presenting. The camera work is spot on! Thanks a million and keep up the great work!
Well-said! ☺️
Mind. Blown. Getting Post-It & pen, hit re-play.......thinking of a craft space sign over my desk......”Parchment paper layering - pure genius. (Remembering that for putting printable vinyl on coasters!). Transfer tape for felt/leather. More genius. All of it......be still my heart.
I am so happy I found this video. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Angie thank you so much.
You're the best! I'm new to cricut, not trying to go into business, but for just family use, and so many cricut experts just do not want to share their secrets. Thank you so much! You are wonderful!
You are so welcome!
me too but all i have done so far is cardstock and one holigrahic piece but on that i forgot to mirror lol so i had to take the little feet off my little round piece of glass and do it that way so it would not be cut on when i use it to chop something on them
Love the brayer idea.
It's so good!
Thank you. I've learned a lot of hacks but the one for layering is the BEST!!!!
I love the parchment paper hack!
That parchment paper trick! OMG! Amazing. Can’t wait to try it!
Great tips! I just got a brayer for Christmas and I love it! I also use parchment paper to put on the back of stencils I use for etching. Cut in the middle and place each piece of parchment on each side of the stencil. Then, place stencil, and working from the middle, pull one side of the parchment paper back as you press down the stencil, then do the other side. Keeps your designs straight and helps get your vinyl on the etching project without any errors!
Great tip!
I always learn from your videos. And thank you for not having background music competing with your instructions.
Hi Angie,
Thank you for sharing all of your hacks. I also appreciate that you also shared your cheat sheet.
Test cut!!!! Genius!!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I really appreciate it. I’m 73 and I got my cricket machine for Christmas and just reason started to try and use.
Glad to help
omg you saved me. Thank you sooo much. you were very helpful... I'm a beginner and still learning..
Keep them coming because I love any Cricut hacks!
Thanks so much for this video! The parchment paper hack blew my mind!!! That will help me SO much! Love your videos! ❤
Happy to help!
Seriously!?! Where have you been hiding! Thank you for all the wonderful tips! I have subscribed! You are informative, clear and personable!
Thanks for subbing!
Thank you for this! I have heard of a couple of these hacks, but no one has ever explained it as perfectly as you did! Now, I really understand the "why" behind each hack! I will definitely be using all of these :)
You're so welcome!
Really love your video's, so easy to understand. I love using a fabric roller, I simply stick my weeded bits to the roller (I bought a mini fold up one). The other item I love is the weeding pin pen, sharper and smaller compared to the Cricut normal weeders.
I always learn so much from your videos. Just now seeing this one. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Angie thank you for all that you do. I have learned so much from you and love these cricut hacks.
LOVE these tips, but especially that vinyl layering tip using parchment paper!!!
Me too!!
Great hacks, especially the parchment paper for multi-layering vinyl. I’ve struggled with layering and this will help so much! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
🤦🏽♂️test cuts!!! Keeps getting me😅… great tips 😁👍🏾
I saw a tip to cut cute crafty sayings (or whatever you wanna put on them) in permanent vinyl to put on the clear mat covers. I cut a bunch from dollar tree vinyl as both beginner practice and to keep my covers visible when not on the mat lol
My hack is to maximize material by not weeding parts away into the trash - I use transfer tape and carefully separate the "positive" from the "negative" of whatever I made. Let's say I want to put a text label on my cabinet to tell me what's in it. The text is the positive piece. The negative piece, a rectangle with letters cut out of it, can be placed on something else OR become a stencil.
Angie, I very much appreciate your videos and always learn something new. I particularly liked the parchment paper layering hack- super clever! I just went on to purchase your Cricut cheat sheet. Thank you and keep up the awesome videos 😁
Parchment paper 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
OMGosh! Loved your hacks! I particularly loved the layering hack!!! I have shied away from layering after a few fails because of not being able to line up the designs. Thank you for the hacks and sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I’m making my list of what I need to go buy! Thank you so much for the video and the tips 😊
You are so welcome!
U r a wonderful teacher
Great videos. I ha ve watched three in a row and have saved them to watch again and again so I can really be a pro with my machines. I can’t wait to buy buy the new Cricut mug maker! Thank you !
Great to hear!
Me too
I'm so glad I found this! I only ruined one sheet of glitter vinyl. Thank you so much for sharing.
So wonderful!!
Good info Angie. I use my brayer ever time. It makes my cuts so much cleaner!
Yes it does!
So helpful! You are amazing.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video - going to start a cheat sheet - love this idea - love the layering idea with parchment paper - so much easier
It is life changing!!
You can also add a guide mark to the bottom of all of your layer designs. Add a rectangle below your images. (Duplicate the rectangle so the dimensions are the same) then line up the mark for all designs when layering and they line up perfect every time.
Thanks Angie. You're a brilliant presenter. I have just purchased the "Cheat Sheet" and I'm sure it is going to be a big help. To be honest, I just wanted to make a small purchase support your business because you give so much. Thanks again.
Thank you so much!
These hacks are so useful. As a cricut newbie. I need all the help I can get. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
These are amazing thank you so much, a couple of them I already knew but most of them.i had no idea.
Happy to help!
Loved the parchment paper wow thanks
So glad!
You’re awesome! 🙌🏼 Thank you, Angie!!! GREAT tips, great demos!
You are so welcome!
Hysterical "run, run to the grocery store now!" I just learned the parchment paper tip from another youtuber and I agree, this is a game changer. I love your tips, thanks for sharing.
HA! Thanks!
good to know i have not layered anything because did not know how to do it.
Love the parchment and felt ideas! Thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
Hi Angie,
Your a true diamond your ideas are brilliant, thank you
P.S.
Please keep up your amazing channel, I'm a subscriber and a Purchaser of your products they are amazing
Thanks for subbing!
I just got my CRICUT explore air 2. And I wanted to say Thank you for sharing this video.
Very welcome!
Wow luv the parchment paper trick for layering .. brilliant !
Thank you so much 😊
Cricut Angel 😁❤️👏👍👍👍
Great ideas for those of us new to the Cricut,thanks Angie!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Angie
I have question?how
Do you get and image onto a glass without it having static in it then it's stuck? So frustrated mine image was stuck to glass had to scrape it off the glass.
I don't have a video on it yet but google the hinge method of application or the wet method. Both will probably do what you want!
MAGNIFICENT,, Thank you ,! You are one of the best teacher
Thank you! 😃
I've also used clear contact paper to cut felt on, but i put the contact paper right on the mat and then the felt. I like the idea of putting it on the felt itself instead!!
Just loaded my cart @ ANGIE HOLDEN SHOP (it's now May 20, 2921) with your wonderful cheat sheets, labels, and guides--game changing, fantastic value. Thanks, Angie!
Yay! So happy!
Layering tip - super!
ALL good tips/hacks!! So much magic. Love my brayer. I think I get better cuts with the materials stuck down.
It definitely helps you to get better cuts! The mat makes a huge difference in the quality of your cuts.
Loved it! I am sharing it with my Cricut group at our next meeting! Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you!
WOW! Awesome and very helpful hacks! TFS
Thank you Angie for all you do and your great videos. I am new to cricut and I watch and take notes on your videos. I have the joy and am looking to get the air 2 and these tips are great. Thanks again and have a great week. Blessings.
Wonderful!
I have wanted a cricut since they came out, what? 20 yrs ago? Idk. But never got one. 1 month after the Maker 3 comes out (i had no idea) the bf buys me one! So excited! And in the fashion of me 🙄 i spend 500 hrs over researching EVERYTHING before really trying to use it. And thank God! Especially for you! I had already started to make a cheat sheet when i ran across your video..may still buy it. So far i love your stuff!
Happy to help!
I learned about burnishing the underside of a decal if it's being difficult and won't release from the backing and stick to the transfer tape. Just flip over the backing where the green Cricut grid is printed and burnish that side. Easy cheesy! Also, instead of the strong grip tape, I have put painters tape on the backs of things to keep them from gunking up my mats, or if I'm writing on an envelope and don't want the flap to stick to the mat, I just put down a piece of painter's tape where the flap is so the mat doesn't stick to the part you're supposed to lick to seal the envelope. My craft room would not run without painter's tape 😂
Great hacks! I use the upside down mat to peel off projects! TFS!!
Perfect!
Love the strong grip transfer tape trick - genius!!!!! I have toss a couple of mats because I couldn’t get the stuff off!!!!
I heard clear contact paper works as well
Great hacks especially the leather one and keeping notes. Thank you. I always enjoy your videos
Glad you like them!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you
thank you Angie
You make the greatest informative videos. Thank you for your time and what you do. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate that!
Great video! I have a new Cricut Maker and I’ve been binge watching your videos. Thanks for all of the information. I just purchased your download bundle.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great tips
Oh my gosh! that felt hack is a life changer! (and a money saver!) lol
Thank you for these great hacks,
Love these hacks!! The parchment paper hack is genius!
Thanks!
Angie, what an awsome video. You explain everything so clearly. Thank you so much. Do you however, have written instructions on all of these. I like to refer back to them when I can't find the video. Again, however I know that is a lot of information for writing so if you don't, I saved this video to my bookmarks.
Every video has a blog post on my website The Country Chic Cottage.
Loved your hacks the only one I use that you didn't mention is that I put a sticker on the outside of that clear protective mat cover. It makes it easier to find and I always put the same side against the mat when I put it away. Of course if you write notes on it the sticker won't be as necessary. Love your videos keep 'em comin'.
Great tip! You could put a big white label on it and make your notes on that!
I just started out doing the multi-layer and your hack for that is amazing...made it so much easier to figure it out and get it right! Thank you for the video.
Great to hear!
Thank these are all great
Thanks!
So glad I watch this video great hacks and tips Angie as I am a newbie you have help me a lot so thank you so much!! also from the comments below have been so helpful thank you everyone!!! Thank you for Sharing Angie 💕
Thank you so much!!
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
You are a lifesaver thank you 🥰
Happy to help!
Making notes on the protective sheet 🤯🤯🤯
Love the tips, especially the Felt Hack, will definitely use it. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
If you have very fine lettering cut it with washi setting it works like a dream
Love the parchment paper hack layering ty also
You mentioned that you write down what you need to do on each mat on the clear sheet. I always lose the clear sheet, so I write all that stuff on the back of the mat. It does the same purpose, but now I have it in case I lose the clear sheet,. Great tips.
Great tip! Thanks!
Fantastic tips! The parchment paper one is genius! The felt tip was great too!
Glad you liked it!!