Are you thinking about investing in a Cricut Maker 3 but not sure if it’s worth it? Maybe you have it already and wonder, What Can I make with the Cricut Maker 3? Well, I’m here to help, so let’s answer some of the most common Cricut questions we ask ourselves!

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What Can I Make with the Cricut Maker 3?

So you have the Cricut Maker 3, now what? What can you make? Don’t worry I’m here to help with a bunch of ideas!

Before we start with all the ideas and inspiration, let’s go over the technical specs…

What can the Cricut Maker 3 do?

Cut over 300 materials
Write
Draw
Possible:Foil
Possible:Score
Possible:Engrave
Possible:Deboss
Possible:Perforate

What Materials can the Cricut Maker 3 cut?

The Cricut Maker 3 can cut over 300 materials (some of which will require special blades). The most common being:

Vinyl
Compatible:Iron-on (HTV)
Compatible:Infusible Ink™
Compatible:Paper & cardstock
Writable labels
Kraft board
Printable sticker
Craft foam
Leather
Fabric
Felt
Wood veneer
Softwood
Chipboard

See the whole list of materials on the Cricut website.

What are the Size Limits of the Cricut Maker 3?

The Cricut Maker 3 can use the 12×12 and 12×24 Cricut mats. It is also compatible with all of the Cricut Smart Materials with a width of 11.7 and can be as long as 12 feet.

Now that we have gone through the technical specifications, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of crafting with the Cricut Maker 3.

What types of projects can I make with the Cricut Maker 3?

Ok, we know what the Cricut Maker 3 is capable of but what could we actually make? Here are a few popular uses (some materials require special blades, read more about the blades here:

Vinyl decals
Stickers
Possible:Written labels
Possible:Cards
Possible:Gift tags
Possible:Custom mugs
Possible:Full-color stickers
Possible:Personalized apparel
Possible:Banners
Possible:Gift boxes
Possible:Signs
Possible:Jewelry
Not possible:Possible:Wood decor
Possible:Quilts
Possible:Engraved metal tags

Will I use it enough for it to be worth it?

Do you love to craft? If you’re anything like me, once you delve into all that the Cricut Maker 3 you will be thinking up new ways to incorporate your Maker 3 in all of your projects. Whether you are a hobby crafter or a small business owner, the Cricut Maker 3 can launch your crafting game to the next level.

Will I really use it?

Maybe you wonder if you will really use it. Well, I use one of my Cricut machines literally, every single day. Yes, I do have several and I have them because I share projects and tutorials, But my Cricut journey didn’t start that way, I crafted just for fun in the beginning and would use my machine almost every weekend. If I were to buy my first Cricut machine today, I would honestly pick the Cricut Maker 3 because it can do everything all the other machines can do and more! (except oversized projects that the Venture can make). But there are ways of making larger projects with the Maker 3 too!

If you have a friend or a neighbor that has a Cricut Maker 3, ask them if you can try it, so you can test it out before you invest in one for yourself. And when you do purchase your own, you can schedule regular “craft dates”, it’s a fun way to get together with others who love to craft!

Am I worth it – to spend this on myself?

With the cost of living these days, it’s hard to save up for a craft machine when the cost of groceries, rent, and other “more important” things keep going up. But of course, YOU ARE WORTH IT! If crafting brings you joy and you have a passion for it, you should cultivate it. Investing in yourself is important. If you want to start a business, you need to invest in yourself and the necessary equipment to reach your goals. I hate paying full price for anything, especially craft stuff! So, keep an eye out for sales, Cricut has them often!

What Can I Make with the Cricut Maker 3?

Ok, we’ve answered the most common Cricut Maker 3 questions except the most fun question of them all! What can I make?

Being a member of the Cricut Community via Cricut Design Space opens up all the crafting possibilities. You can draw inspiration from other crafters and have access to endless projects.

Let me show you what I have made with my Cricut Maker 3 (in addition to the projects I made with my other Cricut machines but can be made with the Cricut Maker 3).

HOW TO MAKE WALL ART WITH THE CRICUT MAKER 3

I made this set of wall art for my craft studio using Cricut Chipboard and Vinyl on a wood sign. This project was super easy to create with a few basic shapes in Cricut Design Space.

HOW TO PRINT THEN CUT CHIPBOARD – CRICUT MAKER

I created this cute ocean-themed door hanger with Cricut Chipboard, Sticker paper, Holographic Sticker Paper, and the Print then Cut feature. It came out so cute!

HOW TO MAKE HAND PUPPETS WITH THE CRICUT MAKER

I created these felt puppets by incorporating sublimation, sewing, and Print then Cut with the Cricut Maker 3.

HOW TO ADD FOIL TO WOOD VENEER WITH CRICUT MAKER

To make these wood veneer earrings, I combined foiling with Cricut Wood Veneer and they came out perfect!

HOW TO MAKE TABLETOP STANDEES WITH CRICUT

Planning a party? These tabletop standees were made with Cricut Kraft Board, Cricut Chipboard, Sticker paper, and the Print then Cut feature in Cricut Design Space. This project is perfect for a party planning business!

DIY TIC TAC TOE GAME WITH CRICUT

I created this Halloween-themed tic tac toe came with Matboard, Vinyl, and sticker paper. Another fun party planning project!

HOW TO MAKE A LEATHER BRACELET WITH CRICUT

One of my favorite projects that I made with my Cricut Maker (that you can make with the Cricut Maker 3) is this strappy leather bracelet. I revised a design that I found in Cricut Design Space to make it my own!

HOW TO MAKE STAMPS WITH CRICUT

I made my own foam stamps with craft foam and the Cricut Maker, super easy and they can be made for any occasion/project!

So what do you think? Is the Cricut Maker 3 for you? Are you ready to dive into all the amazing features the Cricut Maker 3 has to offer? I’m excited for you, I know you’ll love it as much as I do. Be sure to follow me on social @michellespartyplanit, I share Cricut tutorials daily and most of them you can make with the Cricut Maker 3!

Happy Crafting!

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Michelle Stewart

Owner at Michelle's Party Plan-It

Hi there! I’m Michelle, founder of Michelle’s Party Plan-It; a blog dedicated to easy party ideas, crafts and recipes for life’s celebrations. As a wife and working mother of three, I know how important time saving tips and ideas are for the busy parent. I specialize in sharing quick, yet impressive entertaining ideas for all occasions. I also enjoy styling parties for my favorite craft and décor companies.