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I’m so glad I finally have a Cricut machine! I love being crafty but my artistic skills are kindergarten-quality at best. Now that I have a Cricut, I can make anything I want and know it’s going to look professional instead of amateurish.
I was a bit worried about the learning curve but I forced myself to set up my new machine shortly after it arrived. I have the Cricut Explore Air 2 in the original mint color (available at Cricut and Amazon).
Getting started with the Cricut Explore Air 2 was so much easier than I thought it would be. I just plugged it in, turned it on and followed the simple step-by-step directions to register the machine and sign up for Cricut DesignSpace (where all the projects, templates and ideas live).
As part of the set-up, I was prompted to try a simple card project with the included supplies and was guided through every single step.
First I inserted the pen into clamp A. The cap comes off and it’s just pushed down into place. Then I put my cardstock on the Light Grip Machine Mat and loaded it into the machine.
Then I pushed the ‘Go’ button and my Cricut Explore Air 2 took it from there!
First, the pen wrote the card’s message.
Then it began to cut design details into the cardstock.
I couldn’t believe how easy it was!
Next, I attached the light blue cardstock to the Light Grip Machine Mat, loaded it into my machine and pushed ‘Go’.
In just a minute, the machine had cut out the filmstrip shape.
All I had left to do was to fit the pieces together and I had an adorable card!
I had expected the process to be scary and complicated but it was incredibly easy! The act of making that one simple card gave me the confidence I needed to try another project.
So I chose a DIY snack cone project from the Cricut Design Space. It was rated easy with a less than 30-minute timeline. You can get the project details here.
It was SO easy that I made four paper cones for food in less than 30 minutes!
First, I inserted the scoring stylus into the A clamp, attached a patterned piece of cardstock to the mat and loaded it into the machine.
A simple button push and my Cricut began cutting out the star and paper food cone and then it scored the fold line.
I pulled the extra paper off from around the snack cone, then carefully peeled the paper cone off of the mat, leaving the star cut-out behind.
All that was left to do was glue the paper into a food cone shape. I couldn’t find my glue stick so I used liquid glue. It still worked but it was messier and took longer to dry. Use a glue stick!
And voila!
Then I tucked a sheet of parchment paper inside each paper food cone and added some fun munchies.
DIY Paper Food Cones
I love how they turned out!
I’m so excited to try all the things on my Cricut Explore Air 2. It can make greeting cards, gift tags, paper flowers, vinyl sayings on mugs, t-shirt designs, stencils for wood projects and so much more. The possibilities are endless! Stay tuned!
Ana says
What a wonderful idea! Those snack cones look super cute. Thanks for sharing the detailed DIY with us!
Cathy Mini says
This would be so nice and very interesting and kids or teens will love this doing their projects or something they wanted to do.
Cathy Mini says
What a great idea you shared here. I will surely try this it’s very creative!
Kathy says
I’ve been wanting to get a Cricut for some time now. I can imagine all the wonderful things you can make with them. I really love your paper cones. They turned out great.
Lynndee says
I love how they turned out too. They’re adorable and so colorful. I bet you had fun making them.
Catalina says
wow! How awesome and cute these cones are! Perfect for our finger food party!
Ruth I says
This is definitely very interesting. I think it can be a good business category to try. I would love to give this a go.
Chris Hoov says
Those snack cones are so creative and cute.. ! It would be so fun to make some for small parties or just for movie nights.
Gervin Khan says
This machine is so amazing and I really love to have this for me to make my own personalized designs.
Dhemz says
oh, my goodness! I’m jealous. Anything is possible with this machine. I would love to have one for my birthday. Thanks for sharing.
Brandy says
I was wondering what unique things I could make with a Cricut machine. I sold my original one, now looking to invest in this version. I am saving to buy one, and will want to make these for our family Friday nights!
Marysa says
These are awesome! I have a Cricut, but I have to admit I haven’t made very much with it. This is such a fun idea for things like parties or movie night.
Amber Myers says
What a fun idea! My daughter would love to have these when her friends are over. I need to get a Cricut for sure.
cait says
ok this is so cool and i love how you were able to incorporate it into such a fun craft! What fun!
melissa chapman says
Love those cones you made they are so great for serving at a special party. The Cricut is such an amazing tool for bringing out the creativity in a person.
Alissa A Apel says
I should get one of these. My son Isaak was asking, “What are these for?” at the craft store. It was paper, for Cricut cutter. He would love one, along with me. Your creations are cute!