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Changing and breaking habits is hard to do. Once you set a habit in place, you get comfortable with it and it becomes part of you. It’s the same with using your Cricut machine. You can make it a habit to use it regularly or you can make it a habit to let it sit and collect dust. Which will you do?
Below I outlined 10 reasons why you should be using your Cricut machine every week. These reasons aren’t anything that you don’t know, but will give you a new and deep perspective. So let’s jump right in!
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- To get your money’s worth
- To get over the fear of messing up
- To learn something new – when you stop learning you stop growing
- To learn your Cricut machine
- To learn your Cricut crafting style
- To try new Cricut projects
- To relieve stress
- To share your Cricut crafts with family and friends
- To start selling your crafts
- To collaborate and teach others
To get your money’s worth
Cricut machines aren’t cheap. The Cricut Maker costs upward of $300 and when you add in the cost of the tools and supplies you’ll need, you can easily spend at least $500 on a Cricut Maker and all of its supplies. The Cricut Joy machine is the cheapest and smallest machine costing right at $200. The Cricut Explore Air 2 is halfway between both machines costing around $250. Again, the machine by itself isn’t cheap and when you add in the cost of supplies, you’ll definitely want to brush the dust off your machine and start using it.
To get over the fear of messing up
I’ve mentioned this before in other posts, but when I first got my Cricut machine, I let it on my desk for about 3 months before I used it. I could lie and say I was too busy to use it, but the truth is that I was afraid to use it because I didn’t want to mess up any projects. This may seem crazy to some and familiar to others. We all have a fear of messing up and making mistakes. The truth is that the only way to learn how to use your Cricut machine is to use it. You’re going to make mistakes. I still make mistakes and I’ve had my Cricut machine for 2 years. Mistakes are inevitable and we have to learn to embrace them and learn from them. So don’t be afraid of messing up your Cricut projects. Try using your Cricut machine every week to get over this fear of messing up.
To learn something new – when you stop learning you stop growing
I’m a firm believer that when you stop learning, you stop growing; I’m sure that’s a quote from somewhere. But honestly, your Cricut machine is a way for you to learn something new. You say that you’re not tech savvy, well make it a habit to learn your Cricut machine and become tech savvy. It’s not hard. If your heart starts racing at the thought of learning to use Cricut Design Space, check out my Cricut Insider eCourse that includes video tutorials that walk you step-by-step in using Cricut Design Space.
To learn your Cricut machine
Almost every other time I use my Cricut machine, I learn a new tip or trick that I didn’t know before. Some of my favorite Cricut tricks and hacks include:
- Using aluminum foil to sharpen my Cricut blade
- Cutting slits around my design when applying vinyl to a curved surface such as a tumbler, mug or wine glass
- You should flip your Cricut mat over and peel the mat away from your material
- You can use IKEA’s plastic bag storage to store your heat transfer vinyl or adhesive vinyl
To learn your Cricut crafting style
When I make tshirts, I design on one day, cut the heat transfer vinyl one day and then apply the heat transfer vinyl on another day. I typically only use this process if I’m making more than one shirt. My process may seem weird but it works for me. When you use your Cricut machine often, you will learn what your crafting style is.
To try new Cricut projects
Don’t you just love scrolling through Facebook groups and seeing those really awesome projects. Some are advanced projects and some are basic, but being in those groups really inspires you to want to use your Cricut machine. Don’t just be inspired, take action. If you see projects that interest you, make it a habit to using your Cricut machine every week and recreate the projects you are inspired by. You never know your ability until you apply yourself.
To relieve stress
People have various ways of relieving stress and creating with my Cricut machine is one way for me to relieve stress. I turn on my Apple Music playlist to either Christian or Pop music and I jam out while I craft. Because I have a full-time job, being able to create with my Cricut machine allows me to be in control and “do my thing”.
Since I’ve had my Cricut machine, I can create heartfelt gifts for family and friends. I’m always looking forward to a birthday, holiday or some occasion where I can crank up my Cricut machine and show off my talents. It always flatters me when family and friends get excited over my creations. If you don’t have immediate family or friends to craft for, try crafting for your coworkers, people at your church or people at shelters.
To start selling your crafts
Obviously if you want to sell items that you make with your Cricut machine, you’re going to have to use your machine. Check out my post on Different Types Of Cricut Businesses To Start.
To collaborate and teach others
Having and using your Cricut machine is a great way to make connections with people, especially in Facebook groups. If you enjoy helping people or if you’re looking for quick answers to your Cricut questions, you can reach out to people in Facebook groups, Reddit, Instagram and share answers or tips with others.
Ask yourself why did you buy your machine or why did you want a Cricut machine in the first place. I take it that you had intentions of using your Cricut machine when you got it, so just do it. Using your Cricut machine every week will help you brush up on your skills and learn things that you never would have before.
Don’t be afraid of messing up your projects. Make the mistake and learn from it.
