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Other thin markers will fit in the holder.
- Double tipped markers by Leisure Arts 60 pack on Amazon or I found this 12 pack in the Bull’s eye section of Target 12 for $3
- Crayola fine tip markers
- American Crafts Permanent Chalk Markers (Can’t be bold)
- Get a Pen Adapter on Amazon to be able to use any pens.
Cricut Mats
- Buy flexible cutting boards and cut to size. 4 for $5.99 and free shipping on Amazon. I have also seen these at Dollar tree not sure on the size. Spray with Spray Adhesive or tape what you’re working on down with painters tape.
- Clean your mat before buying new ones. Some of the options that work for cleaning your mat are:
- Wipe with baby wipes or Clorox wipes
- Spray with Awesome spray ($1 at Dollar tree) and then use the scraper to scrape all the gunk off and let dry. (Do not use on the blue Cricut mat! It will remove the stickiness)
- Wash with soap and water then let completely dry.
- If you cut through your mat seal on the back with packaging tape.
- Buy 12×24 mat and cut it in half.
If you loose or break your Cricut Tools
- Use a Credit Card or Gift Card for a scraper.
- Use a cheaper pair of tweezers. They are easier to use in my opinion that the Cricut brand
Before buying a new blade try:
- Taking it out and wiping it off. The adhesive sometimes sticks to it and can cause it to seem dull.
- Stick it in and out of a ball of aluminum foil to sharpen it.
Use an alternate option as Transfer tape
- $1 rolls of Con-tact paper at Dollar Tree works.
- Best deal I found is on Amazon 18inches x 24 feet. $5.99 free shipping!
- Walmart also carries Duck brand shelf liner in longer rolls.
Vinyl
- Keep vinyl roll attached and just trim what’s not used.
- Use Shelf Liner as indoor vinyl. As low as $3.97 free shipping for 10 feet of Dry Erase!
- Make a few extra periods in your cuts for replacement dots on i’s or periods to.
- Use toilet paper rolls to sort and organize your Vinyl for Free
Lightbox
Save on a light box if you have a clear kitchen table or coffee table by shining light upward from underneath.
Save on SVGs
- Download a free software like Inkscape and make your own.
- Join craft groups on facebook. Some have free SVGs in the files.
Free Fonts!
There are tons of free fonts. Just make sure it is also free for commercial use if you plan on selling. Here is a list of my favorites all free for business and commercial use.
If you make a mistake with your HTV instead of throwing your whole project away get HTV Remover.
Thanks for reading! Please share if you have any other tips that help save money. If you liked this post you might also like my supplier’s list for cheap Cricut, cameo, and silhouette supplies. Visit that here.
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Thank you thso much for the info?
You’re Welcome! Glad you found it helpful. 🙂
Thank you for the tips
Wow! This is wonderful advice. I am new to all this….it has been weeks and I still can’t decide between the Cricut and Cameo. Thanks so much for the ideas!
OMG, thank you so much for sharing all these tips!!
I just got the machine and I thought I had to spend a lot of money on all the materials and accessories.
Thank you! ❤
Thank you !!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking time to post! I’m new and learning the money saving tips helps
This is excellent info, thank you so much!!
Thanks for all your wonderful information
Thank you. I have not even taken it out of the box but am eager to learn
Awesome tips! Thank you for sharing. I would like to see more tips/tricks from you. I just got a Cricut and feel overwhelmed……so much to learn! I’m excited to get started. 😁
Hi I would like to join this group. You have provided such great information to help with supplies, images and fonts.
Toilet rolls to hold vinyl. GENIUS!!!! I’l going to stick a few together, spray white, and save myself a ton of money. Thanks