At 64, I Thought I Was “Too Old” to Learn My Cricut. Then I Discovered Why That Wasn’t True At All…

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At 64, I Thought I Was "Too Old" to Learn My Cricut. Then I Discovered Why That Wasn't True At All...

By Martha Pike Last Updated: October, 2025

By Martha Pike

Last Updated: October, 2025

If you’re reading this, chances are your Cricut is sitting somewhere in your home right now.

Maybe it’s still in the box, tucked in a closet where you don’t have to see it every day.

Maybe it’s on your dining room table, covered with a cloth—a daily reminder of something you promised yourself you’d learn “when you had more time.”

Or maybe you’ve tried. Maybe you opened Design Space once, felt that wave of confusion wash over you, and quietly closed your laptop, telling yourself you’d try again tomorrow.

Except tomorrow never quite came, did it?

I want you to know something right now: This is not your fault.

And more importantly—it doesn’t mean what you think it means.

The Real Reason Your Cricut Has Been Sitting Unused (And Why Everything Is About to Change)

Here’s what nobody tells you when you buy a Cricut:

The machine itself is simple. Beautifully simple, actually.

But somewhere between the excitement of opening that box and making your first project, there’s a gap. A canyon, really. And most people never make it across.

Not because they’re “not tech-savvy enough.”

Not because they’re “too old to learn.”

And certainly not because they’re not creative enough.

The real reason is something completely different—something that has nothing to do with you at all.

What 77% of First-Time Cricut Owners Never Figure Out

I spent six months talking to women just like you. Women in their 60s and 70s who bought Cricuts with such excitement—ready to make personalized gifts for grandchildren, create keepsakes, finally have that creative hobby they’d always wanted.

And then… nothing.

The machine sat. The guilt grew. The dream faded.

But here’s what I discovered:

It wasn’t the machine that stopped them. It was the gap.

You see, Cricut—for all its brilliance—makes one critical assumption: that you already understand how to bridge the distance between “unopened box” and “completed project.”

They assume you know:

Which materials to buy (and which expensive mistakes to avoid)
How Design Space actually works (not just that it exists)
What to do when something goes wrong (and it will)
How to make that first project simple enough to succeed

But if you didn’t grow up with computers… if you’ve never used design software… if the last time you learned something this complex was decades ago…

Then you’re not starting from zero. You’re starting from negative ten.

And no YouTube video—no matter how well-meaning—can bridge that gap for you.

The "Three-Day Discovery" That Changed Everything

Let me tell you about Margaret.

Margaret is 67. Lives in Arizona. Grandmother of five. Her children pooled their money last Christmas and bought her a Cricut Maker, convinced she’d love it.

For seven months, that machine sat in her craft room. Unopened.

“Every time I looked at it,” she told me, “I felt this weight in my chest. Like I was disappointing everyone. Like I was proving what I secretly feared—that I really was too old for this modern technology stuff.”

But Margaret wasn’t too old.

She just needed something that didn’t exist yet.

She needed someone to meet her exactly where she was—not where Cricut assumed she should be. She needed to go slow enough to actually learn. She needed permission to ask “stupid” questions. She needed to know that making mistakes wasn’t just okay—it was expected.

Most of all, she needed to believe it was possible.

So I created something specifically for her. For you. For every woman who’s been told by society—or worse, told herself—that 60-plus means “can’t learn.”

I call it the Cricut Kickoff Course.

And it works on a principle I discovered that changes everything…

The "Confidence Cascade" Principle (Or: Why Traditional Tutorials Fail People Like You)

Here’s what I learned studying adult learning psychology:

When you’re learning something new after age 55, you don’t just need information. You need something much more fundamental.

You need sequential confidence building.

Traditional Cricut tutorials make a fatal assumption: they assume you just need to know HOW to do something, and you’ll do it.

But that’s not how human psychology works—especially when you’re learning something that makes you feel vulnerable.

You see, every time you try something new and fail, it reinforces a neural pathway that says “I can’t do this.”

But every time you succeed—even at something tiny—it creates a new pathway that says “Maybe I can.”

The Cricut Kickoff Course is built on one simple truth:

Three small successes in three days will give you more confidence than three months of watching tutorials.

Here’s how it works:

Day 1: The "I Can Actually Do This" Breakthrough

On Day 1, you won’t make a project yet.

Instead, you’ll have what I call your “permission day.”

We’ll walk you through—at exactly your pace, with videos you can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as you need—how to:

Open that box without fear (yes, we literally show you how)
Set up your specific Cricut model (Explore Air 2, Maker, Joy, Maker 3—we have videos for each one)
Install Design Space on your exact device (Mac, PC, iPhone, Android—step by step for each)
Navigate the first screen without panic
Save your first project (even if it’s just a circle)

By the end of Day 1, you’ll have done something thousands of Cricut owners never do:

You’ll have opened Design Space and made something appear on your screen that you created.

Is it a masterpiece? No.

But it’s proof. Proof that you can do this. Proof that the gap isn’t as wide as you thought.

Margaret sent me a message at 9:47 PM on her Day 1: “I did it. I actually did it. I’m crying right now. I created a little star in Design Space and it felt like magic.”

Day 2: The "It's Simpler Than I Thought" Revelation

On Day 2, something magical happens.

Because you’ve already succeeded once, your brain is primed to believe you can succeed again.

This is where we introduce what I call the “Just Enough” method.

You see, most Cricut tutorials try to teach you EVERYTHING. Every feature. Every tool. Every possibility.

And your brain—especially if you’re learning later in life—just shuts down. Too much. Too fast. Too overwhelming.

But you don’t need to know everything.

You just need to know exactly enough to make your first project.

On Day 2, we show you:

The ONLY five Design Space features you need to know right now (not 50—just 5)
How to choose a simple design that’s guaranteed to work
What materials to buy (the exact shopping list—no guessing, no wasting money)
How to load your mat (the way that actually works, not the way the manual says)
What to do if something looks wrong (before you panic)

By the end of Day 2, you’ll have your materials ready and your design prepared.

More importantly, you’ll have learned the single most valuable lesson:

You don’t have to understand everything to create something beautiful.

Barbara (another member, 71, from Michigan) told me: “I’ve been watching YouTube videos for three months, feeling more confused each time. On Day 2 of this course, something clicked. They weren’t trying to make me an expert. They were just trying to help me make ONE thing. And that made all the difference.”

Day 3: The "I'm Actually a Cricut Crafter Now" Transformation

Day 3 is where everything comes together.

This is the day you make your first real project.

Not a test cut. Not a practice shape.

A real project that you’ll be proud to show your family.

We guide you through every single step:

Loading your material (with close-up videos showing exactly how it should look)
Pressing “Go” (and what all those machine sounds mean)
Your first cut (we’ll be right there with you)
Weeding your design (removing the excess vinyl—easier than you think)
Applying it to your project (the satisfying reveal moment)
The final result (proof that you did this)

And here’s what happens that I didn’t expect:

Somewhere between the machine starting to cut and you peeling away that excess vinyl, you stop being someone who “has a Cricut” and become someone who “creates with a Cricut.”

The difference seems small, but it’s everything.

Joyce (69, Texas) made a vinyl label for her granddaughter’s water bottle. She sent me a photo with this message: “I made this. ME. I made this with my hands and that machine I was so scared of. My granddaughter squealed when I gave it to her. I haven’t felt this proud of myself in years.”

Why This Works When Everything Else Has Failed

Let me be direct with you about something:

If you’ve watched YouTube tutorials and felt confused…

If you’ve asked your tech-savvy kids for help and felt like a burden…

If you’ve joined Facebook groups and felt overwhelmed by all the expert projects…

None of that means you can’t learn this.

It just means you were trying to cross a bridge that wasn’t built for you.

The Cricut Kickoff Course works because it’s built on three principles that most Cricut education completely ignores:

Principle 1: Age-Appropriate Pacing

We don’t rush. We don’t assume you can “just Google it.” We don’t skip steps that seem “obvious” to younger people but aren’t obvious at all.

Every video is shot with you in mind. Large text. Clear audio. Step-by-step instruction that assumes zero prior knowledge.

If you’ve ever watched a tutorial and thought “Wait, how did they do that?”—this won’t happen here. We show everything.

Principle 2: Error-Proof Design

The first project we teach you is specifically chosen because it’s almost impossible to mess up.

We’ve tested it with hundreds of beginners. We know every mistake you might make—because others have made them first—and we’ve built in guardrails to prevent them.

You’re not learning by trial and error. You’re learning by guided success.

Principle 3: Emotional Support Built In

Every lesson includes what we call “confidence checkpoints”—moments where we acknowledge how you’re probably feeling, validate those feelings, and remind you that you’re doing great.

Because here’s what I learned: you don’t just need to learn how to use a Cricut.

You need to unlearn the story you’ve been telling yourself about being “too old” or “not tech-savvy enough.”

And that requires more than instruction. It requires encouragement from someone who understands what you’re actually going through.

What You Get With Your Cricut Kickoff Course

When you sign up today, here’s exactly what you receive:

The Complete 3-Day Kickoff Course ($199 value)

Day 1: Setup & First Design (4 video lessons)
Day 2: Material Prep & Design Mastery (5 video lessons)
Day 3: Your First Complete Project (6 video lessons)
Setup videos for EVERY Cricut model (Explore Air 2, Maker, Maker 3, Joy)
Installation guides for EVERY device (Mac, PC, iPhone, Android)
Beginner’s shopping list (exactly what to buy—nothing more, nothing less)
Follow-along project guide (step-by-step written instructions you can print)

Plus: Full-Year Crafty Club Membership ($199 value)

Because here’s what else I discovered:

Making that first project is incredible. But then what?

Most beginners succeed on their first project, then freeze up again trying to figure out what to do next.

That’s why everyone who takes the Kickoff Course also gets a full year of Crafty Club Membership—so you always know what to make next.

Inside Crafty Club, you get:

50+ Guided Project Tutorials Every project designed with beginners in mind. Clear instructions. Beautiful results. Your next 50 projects, ready to go.

Design Space Video Library Short, focused videos teaching ONE Design Space skill at a time. Never overwhelming. Always useful.

Core Cricut Skills Video Library Techniques like weeding, applying vinyl, working with different materials—all taught at a pace that respects your learning style.

5,000+ Design Files (SVGs & Images) No more worrying about where to find designs. We’ve curated a library of beautiful files ready to use.

Premium Cheat Sheets Quick-reference guides for settings, materials, troubleshooting—everything at your fingertips.

VIP Community Connect with other women your age who are learning alongside you. Share your projects. Celebrate wins. Ask questions without judgment.

Monthly Challenges Optional skill-building projects that help you grow without pressure.

Live Q&A Workshops Twice monthly, ask your questions and get answers in real-time from our experts.

Plus These Four Bonuses (Yours Free):

Bonus 1: Design Space Ultimate Guide eBook ($39 value) Complete written reference for every Design Space feature—when you need to look something up.

Bonus 2: Cricut Tips & Tricks eBook ($19 value) Insider secrets that make crafting easier and prevent common mistakes.

Bonus 3: Cricut Glossary ($9 value) Finally understand what all those terms mean—SVG, PNG, weeding, burnishing, and more.

Bonus 4: Keyboard Shortcuts Guide ($7 value) Speed up your workflow with simple shortcuts (once you’re ready for them).

Total Value: $472

Your Investment Today: Just $99

Yes, you read that right.

The complete 3-Day Kickoff Course PLUS an entire year of Crafty Club Membership, PLUS all four bonuses.

For less than the cost of that Cricut sitting in your closet probably accumulates in guilt per month.

Why Am I Offering This at Such a Low Price?

Fair question.

The honest answer: I could charge more. The course alone took me six months to create, testing it with real beginners, refining every lesson, anticipating every confusion point.

But here’s the thing:

I know you’re scared. I know you’ve already invested in that machine. I know you’re on a fixed income and every purchase has to count.

If I charged $300 or $400—even though the value is clearly there—you might not take the chance.

And then your Cricut would keep sitting there. The guilt would keep growing. The dream would keep fading.

I don’t want that for you.

I’ve seen what happens when women like you finally make that first project. I’ve read the emails. I’ve seen the photos of grandchildren hugging their personalized gifts. I’ve felt the pride radiating through the screen when someone says “I made this.”

That transformation is worth far more than $99. But getting you to experience it? That’s priceless.

So I’m making this accessible. I’m removing every barrier—financial, emotional, technical—between you and that first successful project.

Because I believe you can do this.

Even if you don’t believe it yet.

But I Need to Be Honest With You About Something

This isn’t for everyone.

If you’re looking for a course that will teach you advanced techniques…

If you want to learn 50 different ways to use your Cricut…

If you need to become an “expert” in three days…

This isn’t that.

This course is specifically for women who:

Have a Cricut that’s been sitting unused (whether for weeks, months, or years)
Feel intimidated by technology but are willing to try
Are tired of watching tutorials that move too fast or use confusing jargon
Want to make just ONE successful project to prove to themselves they can
Are willing to go slowly, ask questions, and trust the process
Have 30-45 minutes per day for three consecutive days

If that’s you—if you’re reading this and feeling that little flutter of hope mixed with nervousness—then this course was created specifically for you.

What Women Just Like You Are Saying

“I’m 68 and thought my Cricut would sit in the box forever. After the Kickoff Course, I’ve made 12 different projects! My grandkids think I’m the coolest grandma ever.” — Patricia M., Florida

“The videos go at exactly the right pace for me. I can pause and rewatch without feeling dumb. By Day 3, I was actually EXCITED to use my Cricut, not scared of it.” — Linda S., Ohio

“I wasted three months watching YouTube videos that just confused me more. This course finally explained things in a way that made sense to my brain. Worth every penny.” — Carol R., Washington

“My husband felt so bad that the expensive Cricut he bought me was collecting dust. Now I use it almost every week! The Crafty Club membership means I always have new projects to try.” — Diane K., Texas

“I’m not ‘computer savvy’ and I was terrified. But the instructors treat you with such patience and respect. They never make you feel stupid for not knowing something. That made all the difference.” — Ruth Ann P., Virginia

Your Three-Day Journey Starts Here

Here’s what happens next:

Right now, you make a decision.

You can close this page and go back to avoiding that Cricut in your closet—letting another day pass where you feel guilty about not using it, another week where you wonder if maybe you really are too old to learn new things.

Or you can do something different.

In 5 minutes from now, you’ll have instant access to the entire Cricut Kickoff Course and your Crafty Club Membership.

Tomorrow morning (or whenever you’re ready), you’ll watch Day 1 videos and finally open that box without fear.

By Day 3, you’ll have made something real. Something you’re proud of. Something that proves to yourself—and maybe to your family, and maybe to that little voice in your head that said you couldn’t—that you absolutely can do this.

In 30 days, when your grandchild opens a gift with their name perfectly crafted in vinyl… when your friend asks where you bought that personalized item and you get to say “I made it”… when you’re planning your next project instead of avoiding your craft room…

You’ll remember this moment.

The moment you decided that “too old” was just a story you were ready to stop telling yourself.

Your Investment Is Protected

I’m so confident this will work for you that I’m offering you a complete 30-day money-back guarantee.

Here’s how it works:

Take the entire Kickoff Course. Make your first project. Explore the Crafty Club membership. Give it an honest try.

If within 30 days you don’t feel more confident with your Cricut…

If you don’t successfully make at least one project you’re proud of…

If this isn’t everything I’ve promised…

Simply email us and we’ll refund every penny. No questions asked. No hoops to jump through.

You can even keep access to the bonus eBooks as my thank-you for trying.

That’s how certain I am that this will work for you.

You literally cannot lose.

Either you finally learn to use that Cricut sitting in your home, or you get your money back. That’s the deal.

Time to Decide

Your Cricut is sitting somewhere right now.

Every day it sits there unused is another day of guilt, another reminder of money spent on something you “should” be able to figure out but haven’t.

But it doesn’t have to be that way anymore.

Three days from now, you could be holding your first completed project in your hands—proof that you’re not too old, not too “un-tech-savvy,” not anything except exactly capable enough to do this.

The women who’ve gone through this course aren’t different from you.

They were scared too. They’d failed too. They’d watched their Cricuts collect dust too.

The only difference between them and you is that they made a decision.

They decided to try one more time—but this time, with a guide built specifically for them.

It’s your turn.

The Cricut Kickoff Course + Full Year Crafty Club Membership is waiting for you.

$99 today. Everything you need. Risk-free for 30 days.

Your first project is just three days away.

Are you ready?

P.S. — Remember Margaret, the 67-year-old grandmother whose Cricut sat unopened for seven months? Last week she sent me a photo of a personalized birthday banner she made for her grandson’s 8th birthday party. “The best part,” she wrote, “isn’t just that I made this. It’s that I’m not scared anymore. I actually ENJOY using my Cricut now. That feeling is worth so much more than $99.”

P.P.S. — The 30-day money-back guarantee means you risk nothing. If this doesn’t work for you, you get a full refund. But I’ve seen the emails from hundreds of women who finally succeeded with this course. I believe you’ll be next.

P.P.P.S. — Your Cricut isn’t going to get any easier to learn by sitting there longer. But your confidence will keep shrinking. The best time to start was when you first bought the machine. The second best time is right now. Three days from now, you’ll wish you had started today. Don’t let that be true.

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