A cutting machine is one of the few craft tools that can pay for itself quickly. Personalized items are the secret. People pay much more for something with a name on it than for the same thing without.
- Personalization sells. Names, dates and initials are your best friends.
- Start with three products, not thirty.
- Only sell designs you made yourself or have a commercial license for.
Home decor
- Wooden welcome signs
- Pantry and spice jar labels
- Wall decals
- Personalized doormats
- Framed quote prints with foil or vinyl
- Laundry room signs
- Seasonal mantel banners
Drinkware
- Personalized tumblers
- Name mugs
- Wine glasses for weddings and birthdays
- Water bottles for teams
- Coasters
- Kids’ snack cups
Clothing and bags
- Custom t-shirts
- Family reunion shirts
- Birthday shirts for kids
- Tote bags
- Baby bodysuits
- Aprons
- Canvas makeup bags
Weddings and events
- Welcome signs
- Seating charts
- Cake toppers
- Table numbers
- Favor tags and stickers
- Bridesmaid proposal boxes
- Hanger tags
- Party banners
Seasonal and holidays
- Christmas ornaments
- Stockings with names
- Santa sacks
- Halloween treat bags
- Easter basket tags
- Valentine’s cards
- Teacher appreciation gifts
- Graduation cap toppers
Kids and school
- Name labels for school supplies
- Lunch box decals
- Bedroom door signs
- Height charts
- Backpack tags
- Reward charts
- Classroom labels
Gifts
- Keychains
- Photo frames with a quote
- Memorial ornaments
- Pet name bowls
- Recipe cutting boards
- Jewelry dishes
- Gift boxes and tags
Business and pets
- Shop window decals
- Car decals
- Packaging stickers
- Menu boards
- Pet bandanas
- Pet treat jars
- Dog tags
Paper crafts
- Cards
- Cupcake toppers
- Paper flowers
- Shadow boxes
- Gift card holders
- Planner stickers
Supplies to get started
Craft cutting machineThe tool most of these ideas start with.See it on Amazon
Adhesive vinyl rollsFor decals, labels and mugs.See it on Amazon
Mini heat pressPresses shirts and totes evenly.See it on Amazon
Blank canvas totesA low cost blank that sells year round.See it on Amazon
Cardstock packFor cards, toppers and banners.See it on Amazon
Blank wood roundsBlank signs ready to paint.See it on Amazon
Thermal label printerNo ink, and labels in seconds.See it on Amazon
Poly mailersLight, cheap and waterproof.See it on Amazon
Kraft gift boxesNice packaging lifts the price.See it on AmazonAffiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The licensing rule beginners miss
You cannot sell just any design. Cricut has a policy, called the Angel Policy, covering what you may sell when you use its own images and fonts, and many designs you buy online are for personal use only. Read the license, or make your own designs. Never use characters, team logos or brand names.
Pricing in one minute
Materials, plus your time, plus fees and packaging. Personalized items can carry a higher price, so do not charge blank-item prices for custom work.
Where to find customers
- Local Facebook groups, for teams, schools and events.
- Etsy, for personalized gifts.
- Craft fairs before Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day.
- Small businesses that need decals and packaging stickers.
I have no connection with Cricut. The name is used because it is how people search for these projects. Any craft cutting machine can make them.
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