Free Fun Scalable Vector Graphics (SVGs) for your cutting machines. Step by Step Cricut Tutorials. Tips and Ideas for Cardstock, Vinyl, Iron On Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) etc. Wood, Glass, Canvas, Chalkboard, Card Projects and so much more.

SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphic. (Also known as a digital cut file.) SVGs are most commonly used with the Cricut and Silhouette cutting machines. This site will use Cricut and Design Space for it's Tutorials. These files can be uploaded into the design software that comes with either machine and are used to cut out designs on various mediums such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, foam board, material and more. What’s great about SVGs is that you can size them up or down and not compromise the integrity of the graphic. In contrast to being designed in pixels, like a JPG or PNG, it is created using lines and points. The blade of a cutting machine works by cutting lines and turns at the points. That is why SVGs work perfectly with the cutting machines.

No Cutting Machine ? PDF Files and a scissors will work for some of our projects.

We've broken the pages down by the Base Materials

Vinyl - If your a beginner this is where you want to start.
Cardstock - This is where you want to practice
Other Materials - This is where you want to play

Obviously the SVGs will work on any machine. We use the Cricut Maker and Design Space for the Tutorials, some of it will apply in other cutting machines but unfortunately some won't.

Don't Be Afraid To Try

We've tried to break things down Step by Step. Projects are easier when you tackle them one step at a time. AND I will be here to help you along, look for me on the various pages for tips and options to make things easier. But mostly .....

HAVE FUN !!!!

Quick Links For This Page
Our Material Pages - Star Ratings - Tools - More Pages with FREE SVG PROJECTS

Our Pages

Our goal is to give you the clearest, most comprehensive instructions we can. We want to show you not only how to create the crafts we feature but to give you options so you can make them yours. This entire site is targeted for the beginners, with enough things to keep the pros coming back too. We offer tips and ideas for both. So OPEN that Cricut Box !!! It's not doing you any good in the closet. You will soon be wondering why you didn't do it sooner !!!

Because my server will not let me share SVG files or any picture file directly, I had to zip them. Click on any file you want throughout the site and the zip file will automatically download. You need to unzip it, to access the files.

Usually the SVG will not show a thumbnail pic like a JPG or PNG file, it shows up as a Webpage when you store it

Vinyl - The Basics

This page covers Vinyl Projects but we have also broken them down with Step by Step Instructions to cover The Basics. Both Craft Tutorials and Design Space Tutorials

Uploading and Resizing a SVG
Preparing and Loading The Mat
Make It - Cutting Your Design
Weeding and Transferring
Adding Text
One Color and Multi Color Designs (Layering)
Types of Vinyl
Various Materials You Can Adhere Your Designs To

Just got your Cricut out of the box ?
You want to start here

This Page has NO Print and Cut Files

Click on Pic to go to the Vinyl Page

Vinyl is great to add to your other craft projects

Vinyl

Our Cricut Pages

Cardstock

Cardstock is an inexpensive medium and a great way to learn more about your Cricut machine. Here we will teach about scoring, drawing with a Cricut pen or markers and more on layering. It's an great way to add personal touches to your crafts.

Keepsake Gift Boxes Page
Cupcake Liners Page
Cards
Candy Holders
Shadow Boxes

This Page has Print and Cut Files

Click on Pic to go to the Cardstock Page

This page doesn't have a lot, but what we do have is really cool and worth looking at. There are plans to expand in the future.

Other Materials

Our projects are made on the Cricut Maker, other Cricut Machines may not have the capabilities to do them

Craft Foam
Felt
Faux Leather

Click on Pic to go to the Other Materials Page

Our Themed and Holiday Pages without Cricut Pages have SVG, PNG or JPG Files available at No Charge

Most of our SVG on the pages will usually appear in a white box. Simply click on what you want

Our Pages also have clipart that you can just Click On to Download, for those with more experience who want to make their own SVGs.

The clipart I have used, I found Online, some from royalty free sites, some are on several different sites where no one is credited and I am assuming are public domain.

The ones that are obviously licensed can not be made into projects and sold.

Private and personal use only.

Our SVG and Clipart Pages

Star Rating

Tools

Paid Link

Tips:

If your not sure if your cut went all the way through DON'T unload the mat from the Cricut, hit the C Button again and recut
Turn the mat upside down and remove IT from your paper and sticker projects
Keep your mat clean, run it under luke warm water and air dry or use unscented baby wipes.
Poke your blades into a ball of aluminum foil. This doesn't actually sharpen them as many say, it does remove all the residue. So you will have a better cut

This is a great deal for mats. They are not Cricut brand but the Standard Grip ones work just as well. Fabric, Strong and Light Grip are also available but we haven't tried them yet

Amazon Paid Link

Permanent Adhesive Vinyl

There are some who will only use the Cricut Vinyl and that is fine but a little pricey for me. My preferred brand is the SGHUO. Yea I know name looks questionable but it's good stuff I've never had a problem with it and I'm a Newbie !! You can get it through Amazon

Dollar Tree also carries vinyl, however it varies in thickness, for the thinner vinyl and more intricate projects set your Cricut Base Material to Washi Sheet.

CAREGY Iron on Heat Transfer Vinyl Roll HTV (12''x5')
Available in 15 Other Colors

CAREGY Heat Transfer Vinyl HTV Bundle 12"x10" - 45 Pack Includes 30 Pack Assorted Colors Sheets and 2 Sheets Teflon, Iron On Vinyl for DIY T-Shirts Fabrics

Permanent Adhesive Vinyl

12 Inches by 20 Feet

This works just as well as the more expensive brands

GREAT DEAL

Heat Transfer Vinyl
HTV - Iron On Vinyl

This is great if your just starting out and want a variety

Adhere your transfer tape to the mat with the backing side up. Peel away the backing and stick your material base to the sticky side to help save your mats. Works well with felt. (Felt is MESSY)

Amazon Paid Link

EasyLiner Adhesive Surfaces, 12 in x 36 ft, Clear
Also available in larger widths

Transfer Tape/Adhesive

Basically clear contact paper or shelf liner. Again Cricut makes their own, we really like the Duck EasyLiner Adhesive (Amazon link provided) affordable, easy to work with. Some people also use Clear Contact Paper you can get at Dollar Tree

Weeding Tool

Removing the unwanted vinyl in your project is called Weeding. You will need a weeding Tool for this. One probably came with your Cricut or you can get them at DT. (It's the plastic thing shaped like a pen with a sharp point on the end)

A pair of tweezers will also help to weed your project. We prefer the Reverse Tweezers (Amazon Link Provided) the grabber part is longer which makes them easier to use

Tweezers

Amazon Paid Link

This is the scoring stylist we use. Good Deal on Amazon and worth the purchase to get folded lines straight

Scrapers are used to help adhere the vinyl to the mat and to help remove the adhesive tape from your project. You can get them at Dollar Tree or just use the edge a credit card.

A Scraper or a Credit Card

Scoring Stylist

A credit card can also be used to scrape materials off your mat. Or use a lint roller.

Amazon Paid Link

More Pages With FREE SVG Projects

St Patrick's Day

Disney

LOOKING FOR MORE ????
There are FREE SVGs on most of the pages and more being added all the time.
AND
All of the Clipart on ALL of the Pages is Available To "Steal" Simply click on what you want.