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7 Ways to Make Money with Your Cricut Machine

In this blog post, we will show you 7 easy ways you can make money by selling products you can make on your Cricut machine.

If you’re a crafter, there’s a good chance you own a Cricut machine. These machines are amazing for creating all sorts of products, from scrapbooks to home decor. But did you know that you can also use your Cricut to make money? There are many ways to do this, and in this blog post, we will discuss 7 of them!

So whether you’re just looking to make some extra money on the side or you want to start a full-blown crafting business, your Cricut can help!

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What is a Cricut machine?

For those unfamiliar with Cricut machines, they are computer-controlled cutting machines that can be used to create everything from decals and invitations to wall art and home decor. And with a wide variety of materials compatible with Cricut machines, the possibilities are virtually endless. Simply choose your design, load your material into the machine, and let it do the rest.

You can design your own graphics or use pre-made designs from Cricut’s Design Space. Customers will love being able to purchase unique items that they can’t find anywhere else!

Here are some ideas for popular cricut products to get you started:

  • Create customized t-shirts or other apparel.

  • Make personalized mugs, water bottles, or other drinkware. Again, you can use your own designs or choose from thousands of already existing ones.

  • Design and create custom vinyl decals. These can be used for anything from car decals to wall decals. You can even make temporary tattoos!

  • Create your own paper products, such as cards, invitations, or journals. This is a great way to add a personal touch to any event or gift.

  • Design and cut out stencils that can be used over and over again by other crafters. This is not only economical for the customer, and it creates little to no waste.

  • Wall decals: With Cricut machines, it’s easy to create custom wall decals in any design, color, or font you can imagine.

  • Pillows: Add a pop of color or personalize your space with custom pillows. Cricut machines can cut fabric as well as vinyl, making it easy to create pillows in any style you want.

How can I sell my Cricut creations online?

Once you have decided on the products you are going to make with your Cricut machine, you’ll then want to plan out how you will sell your Cricut creations online. There are many sites that allow you to easily sell your craft goods, such as Etsy or Amazon Handmade. This is a great way to reach a wider audience than friends and family, and start making some serious sales!

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So if you’ve been looking for a way to monetize your cricut crafting hobby, give one of these exciting ideas a try! You might be surprised at how much money you can make!

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Written by Nicole Pascoe

Nicole is the co-founder of Craftybase, inventory and manufacturing software designed for small manufacturers. She has been working with, and writing articles for, small manufacturing businesses for the last 12 years. Her passion is to help makers to become more successful with their online endeavors by empowering them with the knowledge they need to take their business to the next level.