21 Easy Things to Make and Sell with Your Cricut
If you’re looking for a way to make some money on the side, starting a crafts business with your Cricut is a great option! There are tons of simple things you can make and sell using your Cricut, from personalized home décor to customized clothing and accessories.
In fact, we’ve gathered 21 easy projects for you to make and sell that are perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
So gather up your crafting supplies and get started today!
The Rules of Starting a Business with Your Cricut
Starting a business using your Cricut can be a creative, fulfilling, and profitable idea. However, you want to make sure you’re starting out on the right foot.
Before you make any Cricut crafts you plan to sell, make sure you follow a few simple rules. Note: This is not legal advice—just friendly reminders.
- Don’t used licensed images. You may see other sellers using them all the time, but you shouldn’t. It’s only a matter of time before trademark infringement catches up to them and their stores get shut down.
- Pay attention to commercial use versus personal use SVG files. You can only use commercial use files to create products you plan to sell in your business. Files with a personal use restriction can only be used to make things for friends and family (not for a profit).
- Make a note of limitations on the number of products you can sell using that image. Some files may be restricted to say, 5,000 uses or so. Check the fine print.
Besides those things that you need to keep in mind for legal reasons, you should also take into consideration the cost of materials, how much it will cost to ship the items you plan to make as well as how labor-intensive each piece is.
To make a profit, you need to keep both shipping expenses and material expenses low. You’ll also want to maximize your time, so very labor-intensive products probably won’t be profitable.
That’s why we put this list of easy Cricut projects together—so you can make the most of your time! We want you to succeed, whether you’re starting a side hustle or going full time with your business.
Now, let’s get into some easy crafts that you can sell using your Cricut.
Things to Make with Infusible Ink
Infusible Ink is one of the most popular Cricut products because it fuses with the material rather than resting on top of it. This improves durability and is terrific for clothes and cloth-based accessories.
1. Infusible Ink Shirts
Because Infusible Ink gets infused with the material it’s applied to, custom t-shirts made with this material look a lot more professional. The best thing about it is that it stretches with the fabric and looks totally smooth and seamless, which is perfect for amazing-looking Infusible Ink shirts.
You’ll need a Cricut Maker (or Explore), Cricut Design Space, as well as the EasyPress 2 to make stylin’ shirts like this one from Lovely Indeed that will fly off your shelves.
Invest in Cricut Access as well to find lots of ideas and inspiration for pulling your own designs together.
2. Cosmetic Bags
Cute cosmetic bags are the perfect thing to try Cricut’s Infusible Ink on. Pair blank cosmetic bags with fun, girly designs and infusible ink for a magically colorful gift idea.
You’ll need the Cricut Maker and an EasyPress for this project.
3. DIY Coasters
Coasters are small, inexpensive to ship, and make a really cute gift for a housewarming party or for the holidays. These colorful infusible ink coasters from But First Joy are made using the Cricut Joy and the EasyPress 2.
Things to Make for Babies
Making items for baby showers and expectant mothers can be quite profitable! Here are just a few ideas if you want to choose that niche for your business.
4. Baby Shower Favors
The baby business is another booming idea for crafters, especially with making shower décor and personalized items for the baby. These precious baby shower favor tags from That’s What Che Said are easy to print, then cut using your Cricut machine (Explorer or Maker).
5. Baby Onesies
Speaking of babies, you can’t forget about all the adorable possibilities with creating cute onesies. This rainbow baby onesie is beautiful.
People typically refer to a baby born after a loss as a rainbow baby, but there are more rainbow designs in this SVG bundle that are appropriate for any infant.
Get the bundle from Happiness is Homemade!
6. Birth Announcement Plushies
No one is more sentimental than parents expecting their first child. Make beautiful keepsakes for them and their babies by making birth announcement plushies.
Have you seen them before? They’re stuffed animals (elephants are perfect) with the child’s name and birth stats added on.
Personalized plushies are exceptional gifts for a new mom or a mom expecting her second, third, or fourth baby. All babies should be celebrated!
You’ll need a Cricut Explore Air 2 or Cricut Maker plus an Easy Press Mini for this project from Must Have Mom.
Personalized Gifts to Make
Personalized gifts are always a hit. From weddings to Christmas to all the other holidays we celebrate, people are always in search of unique and personalized gifts to give to their friends and loved ones.
Here are some easy personalized gifts you can make with your Cricut.
7. Bridesmaids Gifts
The wedding industry is HUGE, and it’s a fun market to get into if you’re starting a business with your Cricut.
Just look at these “I do crew” shirts from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff. Aren’t they fun?
You can also personalize things with the bride and grooms names, monograms, etc. And you can expand this idea from shirts to personalized wine glasses, ring pillows, wedding décor, and so much more.
Cake toppers are another popular wedding item you can make with your Cricut.
8. Personalized Tumblers
Making personalized tumblers is one of the easiest Cricut projects for beginners. Seriously!
You’ll need permanent vinyl for this project from The Denver Housewife and plastic or stainless steel tumblers. Grab the weeding tool and transfer tape, too.
Besides names, you can add other embellishments like hearts, butterflies, flowers, and more.
9. Coffee Mugs
The Cricut Mug Press makes creating cute personalized coffee mugs a total cinch.
This pair of sister mugs from Sustain My Craft Habit is adorable and super easy to make. All you have to do is cut the design using your Cricut, wrap it around the cup, and use the mug press to apply the right amount of heat and pressure to seal the design.
Personalized mugs are great for so many occasions, like the holidays, birthdays, or just because. You could even reach out to small businesses in your area to see if they’d like some personalized coffee mugs for their employees or customers.
10. Leather Wallet
Use your Cricut Maker to cut chic leather wallets that your customers will love.
In addition to the leather and Cricut, you’ll need a leather tool kit to create stitching holes in the material and to sew the wallet together. Follow the tutorial from Crafting in the Rain for exact instructions!
You can also make wallets with different materials, such as faux leather, suede, or felt.
11. Can Koozies
People need to keep their cans nice and cold during camping season (or anytime during summer), so why not whip up some can koozies with your Explore Air 2 or Maker to sell in your shop?
This project from Ruffles and Rain Boots has a fun camping theme, but you can make some for holidays, family reunions, and other events, too.
You’ll need an EasyPress Mini to press the designs onto the koozies.
12. Leather Earrings
Learn how to make leather earrings using the Cricut Explore Air 2 and you’ll never go back to buying leather earrings from the store again! These make wonderful gifts, and they’re so versatile.
Make them for your Cricut business for every holiday and season. They’re very lightweight, so they’ll hardly cost anything to ship, but they’re big sellers.
Get the tutorial from That’s What Che Said.
13. Personalized Journals
Journaling is back in a big way. People want to pour their hearts out on pages rather than digital devices, and the more personal a journal is, the more someone will want to use it.
Enter personalized journals like these from Happiness is Homemade!
Use someone’s favorite quote to create a design that’s unique to only them. These projects are quick, inexpensive, and very well received.
14. Hair Bows
Don’t forget about hair accessories! Yes, you can even make hair bows with your Cricut.
Just follow this tutorial from Dollar Crafter to learn how to make them for any season, holiday, or occasion.
You could easily master this and turn it into a full-time bow-making business on Etsy.
Things to Make for the Home
Don’t forget about all the things you can make for the home! Wall art, candle labels, and personalized pot holders are just a few of the simple and sell-able ideas you’ll find on this list.
15. Key Fobs or Keychains
Create some faux leather keychains using your Cricut.
This file from The Denver Housewife comes with 3 different key fob styles, so you’ll have some variety when you make them. It’s a great way to use up smaller scraps and strips of leather that you have left over from other projects.
You can even personalize them with iron-on names using the Cricut Easy Press.
16. Wall Art
Wall art can be a big income earner for women with Cricut machines. This family tree wall art from Sustain My Craft Habit is made with Cricut’s foil transfer kit and looks just beautiful. It’s a meaningful piece that any family would be proud to display.
These family trees could sell especially well around Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Christmas.
You’ll need a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore to do the cutting for this project.
17. Candle Labels
If you have a candle business or know someone who does, making custom candle labels is an easy way to take those candles from cutesy to ultra-chic.
The Cricut Joy is the perfect size for making labels and stickers, and it’s an expensive machine that’s perfect if you’re just dipping your toes in the world of craft businesses.
Get the candle label-making tutorial from Lovely Indeed.
18. Farmhouse Signs
Farmhouse style is still popular, so making farmhouse signs can be profitable, especially during the holiday season when people want to make their homes look even more cozy and inviting.
Learn how to make rustic farmhouse signs in three different sizes from Must Have Mom. The materials are inexpensive, but they look fabulous.
19. Table Runners
Table runners will be a big hit for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Use your Maker and EasyPress 2 to make gorgeous table runners that are worthy of a Martha Stewart tablescape.
You can also make napkins to match (as you see here at That’s What Che Said), which can be a big selling point.
20. Vinyl Pantry Labels
Minimalist organization is very in right now. People want matching, labeled containers to store their foods in rather than keeping them in their gaudy boxes that don’t keep things fresh.
So consider selling vinyl pantry labels like these from Hey Let’s Make Stuff in your shop.
They’re lightweight, fun and easy to make, and cost very little to ship. It’s a total win! You can use any Cricut, from the Maker to the Joy to make vinyl labels.
21. Personalized Potholders
Make inexpensive items like potholders and spatulas look amazing by adding a personal touch. This cute potholder baking mix gift set from Brooklyn Berry Designs only costs a few dollars, but is much more special thanks to the cute message.
You can personalize it with someone’s name, seasonal messages, or even decorative designs.
Where to Sell Items You Make with Your Cricut
Okay, now you have a few Cricut project ideas picked out that you think will do well. So, where can you sell them?
Here are a handful of places for selling your crafted goods:
- Etsy shop
- Your own physical shop
- Facebook pages, Facebook groups, or Facebook Marketplace
- Local craft shops and boutiques
- Farmers’ markets
- Craft fairs and craft shows
- Your own website (using tools like WooCommerce or Shopify to create your listings)
- Flea markets
- Other social media, such as Instagram or TikTok
Really, in these times, it’s very easy to make extra money by selling your handmade items online or in person using social media and other tools available.
The most important thing to remember is to make quality products and make customer satisfaction a priority. Keeping those two things in mind, your craft business should be busy in no time!
Pin this list of things to make and sell with your Cricut so you can come back to it when you need more inspiration.
