How I Stopped Struggling With My Cricut – Martha V2

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How I Finally(!) Stopped Struggling With My Cricut

By Martha Pike Last Updated: November, 2025

The Day My Cricut Arrived

I still remember unboxing my Cricut. I was bursting with excitement — Pinterest boards full of project ideas, big plans to make personalized gifts for the grandkids.

But when I plugged it in? Everything stopped feeling magical.

Design Space was confusing. YouTube videos skipped steps. Within hours, I was overwhelmed. By the end of the day, my Cricut sat in the corner, mocking me.

The Expensive Dust Collector

Every time I looked at that machine, I felt guilty. Hundreds of dollars. Still couldn’t make a single thing.

“Maybe I’m just not creative enough. Maybe I’m too old for this tech stuff.”

I tried again. The vinyl ripped. Letters crooked. I almost cried.

Weeks turned into months. My Cricut became an expensive dust collector.

You're Not Alone

Here’s what I learned: almost everyone with a Cricut goes through this. Between Design Space, materials, and transferring vinyl — it’s easy to feel lost.

And those free YouTube tutorials? They’re chaotic. Mixed advice, skipped steps, people showing perfect projects without showing the mistakes.

If you’ve thought “maybe I’m just not techy enough” — it’s not you. It’s the lack of clear guidance.

Then I Found the Kickstart Course

One night, scrolling Facebook after another failed project, I saw a post from Susan M:

“I thought I’d never figure out my Cricut. Then I found the Cricut Kickstart Course — it changed everything!”

Hundreds commented: “Me too!” “This course saved me!” “Best thing I ever did!”

The course promised to walk complete beginners through everything — unboxing to first project. Your exact Cricut model. Windows or Android. Nothing skipped.

I thought, “What do I have to lose?” So I enrolled.

My First Win

The course started from the very beginning — literally from unboxing.

The instructor showed me exactly which Cricut model I had and walked me through every cable and accessory that came with it.

No assumptions. No skipped steps.

Then came the intimidating part: installing Design Space on my Windows computer.

I’d tried this before and gotten so confused by error messages and login screens.

But the Kickstart Course showed me exactly where to download it, how to create my Cricut ID, and what all those settings meant.

The instructor’s voice was calm, patient, and clear. She didn’t rush, and I could actually follow along.

It was completely different to all the other Youtube videos I’d watched.

I no time at all, I had my Cricut connected, Design Space installed, and I was ready to make my first project!

My First Project Win

The course started from the very beginning. The instructor showed me exactly which model I had, every cable, every accessory. No assumptions.

Then came installing Design Space — the part that had defeated me before. But this time, step-by-step guidance. Where to download. How to create my Cricut ID. What every setting meant.

The instructor’s voice was calm, patient. She didn’t rush. Completely different from random YouTube videos.

When I finally peeled that transfer tape and saw my first vinyl decal perfectly cut — I squealed. I held it up to my husband: “Look! I actually did it!”

That one win changed everything. It wasn’t about the decal. It was the confidence that I could do this.

The Best Part: It's Just the Beginning

Here’s the best part: I discovered that the Cricut Kickstart Course is just one of the incredible benefits you get when you join Crafty Club.

Crafty Club is a complete Cricut membership designed to support beginners like me through every step of the journey — and far beyond.

After completing the Kickstart Course, I started exploring everything else the membership offered, and I was blown away.

What’s Inside Crafty Club

Here’s what I discovered: the Kickstart Course is just one benefit of Crafty Club membership.

After completing the course, I explored everything else:

50+ project tutorials building your skills step-by-step
Design Space video library (no more confusion!)
Weekly live Q&A workshops with experts
A supportive community that actually helps
Growing library of SVG files and templates

The community became my favorite part. I posted my first decal — got 30 encouraging comments in a day. When I hit a snag, members replied within minutes with photos and tips. It felt like crafting with friends.

Within weeks, I was making labels, tote bags, wall art. Crafting became therapy — peaceful, creative, joyful.

Real People, Real Results

“It sat in the box for a year. Then I joined Crafty Club. Within a week I finished three projects!” — Carla J., Texas

“I’m not techy AT ALL, but I get it now. If you can use Facebook, you can do this.” — Rita K., Florida

Try It Free for 7 Days

The Kickstart Course alone is valued at $49. Crafty Club membership (without the course) is normally $79.

Right now? Get both for just $79 per year — 38% off. That’s everything for less than $7 a month.

Even better: Try it FREE for 7 days first.

Take the Kickstart Course. Explore the tutorials. Download your bonuses (worth $74 — yours to keep even if you cancel):

Design Space Ultimate Guide ($39)
Cricut Tips & Tricks eBook ($19)
Cricut Glossary ($9)
Keyboard Shortcuts Cheat Sheet ($7)

Not thrilled? Cancel before 7 days — no charge. Keep the bonuses anyway.

No risk. Just crafting joy.

Your Turn

If your Cricut is sitting in the corner collecting dust… if you’ve felt lost and overwhelmed… don’t give up.

You’re closer than you think. You just need the right guidance and a community that believes in you.

That’s what Crafty Club gave me. And what it can give you too.

👉 Click here to start your 7-day free trial

The only thing standing between you and your first beautiful project is getting started.

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