Cricut
Digital die cutter
Cricut is a brand of electronic cutting machines used for crafting.
The devices cut paper, vinyl, fabric, and other materials into precise shapes from digital designs, popular for making custom decals, cards, and home décor projects.
The name is often used generically for similar cutting machines: I made these labels with my Cricut.
Tool that separates materials
- vinyl cutterPrecision film-cutting device
- die-cutShaped by blade press
- plotterMachinator or diagram machine
- bladeFlat cutting edge
mat · cartridge · Maker · Joy · weeding · scoring · perforation · rotary blade
Synthetic resin plastic
- cardstockRigid paper material
- iron-onAdhered by heat
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- leatherTanned animal skin
balsa · foam · fabric · chipboard · acetate · vellum · cork · stabilizer
Adhesive printed designs
- stencilsCutout tracing guides
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- cake toppersDecorative items on frosted desserts
- paper flowersDecorative blooms from pulp sheets
gift tags · greeting cards · t-shirts · tumblers · mugs · tote bags · wall art · banners
Vector image file standard
- vectorQuantity with direction
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- layersStacked levels or coatings
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
slicing · attaching · contour · offset · upload · canvas · fonts · shapes
One who produces
- crafterOne who creates handmade items
- tutorialsInstructional guides for beginners
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
- PinterestImage curation platform
Etsy sellers · small business · side hustle · haul · unboxing · beginner · projects · inspiration
cutting machine
Tool that separates materials
- vinyl cutterPrecision film-cutting device
- die-cutShaped by blade press
- plotterMachinator or diagram machine
blade · mat · cartridge · Maker · Joy · weeding · scoring · perforation · rotary blade · housing
vinyl
Synthetic resin plastic
leather · balsa · foam · fabric · chipboard · acetate · vellum · cork · stabilizer
decals
Adhesive printed designs
- stencilsCutout tracing guides
- labelsIdentifying markers attached to items
- cake toppersDecorative items on frosted desserts
paper flowers · gift tags · greeting cards · t-shirts · tumblers · mugs · tote bags · wall art · banners · invitations
SVG
Vector image file standard
- vectorQuantity with direction
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- layersStacked levels or coatings
welding · slicing · attaching · contour · offset · upload · canvas · fonts · shapes · patterns
maker
One who produces
- crafterOne who creates handmade items
- tutorialsInstructional guides for beginners
- YouTubeVideo-sharing website
Pinterest · Etsy sellers · small business · side hustle · haul · unboxing · beginner · projects · inspiration
album
Unified collection of recordings
- die-cutsShapes stamped from sheets
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
- bordersLines separating regions
Cricutscissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
hand cutting · craft knife · X-Acto knife · rotary cutter · utility knife
Cricuthandmade
Created manually, not mechanically
hand-crafted · artisanal · freehand · hand-drawn · hand-sewn