The Complete Cricut Machine Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Creative Crafting with Vinyl, Paper, Infusible Ink and More!

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From Youtube crafter and Cricut expert Angie Holden comes the only book you'll ever need to make cool and creative crafts with your Cricut. Through 24 step-by-step beginner projects using various design and cutting techniques, Angie invites readers to explore the machines' full versatility. Amateur craft artists need not feel daunted; starting with a full tutorial on Cricut Design Space, Angie breaks down each chapter by materialfrom vinyl to HTV, paper, fabric and morecovering, with each, the numerous skills they'll be getting from the Cricut. With designs ranging from DIY home goods to creative gift ideas, there is no shortage of inspiration for readers to use their Cricut. Upgrade your home with a Wood Door Hanger with Paper Leaves and some Vinyl Pantry Labels; Etched Wine Glasses and Chipboard Puzzles will make crowd-pleasing gifts; young ones will appreciate Stickers and cozy Onesies with Appliqu for those colder months; craft lovers can flex their imaginative muscles with seasonal and event-based projects like Paper Cake Toppers and Felt Succulent Wreaths. Whether readers are beginners looking for a fun new hobby, casual crafters wishing to broaden their gifting and decorating horizons or small business owners dedicated to personalizing their brand, The Complete Cricut Handbook is the definitive one-stop for all. This book contains 24 projects and 24 photos + step-by-steps.

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"The Complete Cricut(R) Machine Handbook is perfect for anyone new to Cricut(R) and Design Space. A must-have for any level Cricut(R) user."
-- Tisa Jackson, craft artist and creator of This is Tisa

"Angie Holden is the absolute best at explaining all of the ins-and-outs of crafting with a Cricut(R) machine. Her step-by-step instructions are perfect for a beginner who is intimidated or who is unsure about which supplies to purchase."
-- Jennifer Sanderson, craft artist and creator of Pigskins & Pigtails

"This is a wonderful addition to any Cricuteer's craft room! The variety of projects is exactly what any beginner needs to launch their Cricut(R). In addition to the practical instructions, the colorful photos jump off the pages, propelling you into a creative mindset!"
-- Abbi Kirsten, author and founder of Abbi Kirsten Collections

Author Bio

Angie Holden is a blogger and craft artist and the creator of The Country Chic Cottage, a resource for tutorials on Cricut and DIY home decor. Her work has been profiled in DIY Idea Center, Maker Academy, Craft Test Dummies and 30 Minute Crafts; she has close to 180k followers on her Youtube account. Angie lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family.