Cricut Project Idea for Beginners

Make this quick and easy seasonal treat in a snap! In this Easter-themed Cricut Project for beginners you will learn how to add a simple vinyl sentiment to a blank item, we're using a simple frosted coaster. You can find top tips for using Cricut Transfer Tape on our blog here - How to use Cricut Transfer Tape

Tools & Materials

Cricut smart cutting machine
Cricut Design Space on computer or mobile device, or Cricut Joy app
StandardGrip Machine Mat
Fine Point or Premium Fine Point blade
10cm x 7cm matt vinyl in mint and lilac
Weeder
Roller
Transfer tape
Two 9.5cm square frosted coasters
Hoppy Easter digital cutting files downloaded from www.craftworld.com

You can find all the Cricut Accessories you need in the CraftStash Digital Crafting Supplies Category

How To Make a Cute Easter Coaster with your Cricut Machine

This little make is ideal for Cricut beginners!

Download the Hoppy Easter SVG from www.craftworld.com and import into your Cricut software. Resize to 8.5 cm wide. Duplicate the design so you have two sentiments on your canvas.
Proceed to make a basic cut in the software. Position the two sentiments at 1cm and 13cm on the cutting mat. Choose the option to mirror the design.
Place the vinyl on the cutting mat with the liner side down, aligned with the position shown in the software. Load the cutting mat into the Cricut machine.
Choose matt vinyl in your software settings and ensure the correct blade is loaded in the machine. Press the Go button to begin cutting.
When the cut is complete, unload the mat. Weed the excess vinyl from the design with a weeding tool. Use the weeding tool to carefully swap two pieces of vinyl between the eggs in the two sentiments.
Ensure the shiny side of the coaster is clean and dry.
Apply transfer tape to the vinyl design. Peel the transfer tape and vinyl design away from the paper liner.
Use the transfer tape to apply the vinyl design to the shiny side of the coaster. Use the roller to apply even pressure and ensure a firm adhesion.
Slowly and carefully remove the transfer tape, leaving the vinyl design on the project.

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