My favorite weeding container is a fountain pop cup. The top already has an X started for the straw, I just make that a little bigger. Doesn't cost anything and I can just throw it away instead of digging the vinyl out of it.
I enjoy your videos. I do wish that when you show us the finished product that the camera could zoom in, so it's easier to see. Thank you guys for showing us what we can do with Dollar tree items. I loved the blade box. I'm hoping I can find that at mine.
I love the clothes pin hack… but instead of using a craft knife to cut out a square around your design… simply add a square shape around your design that is also cut out… then weed directly from the mat BEFORE REMOVING THE EXCESS VINYL… then use your transfer tape to remove and then remove the vinyl roll… saves money and keeps your vinyl roll even at the end.
Me, too! For the blade storage - can the blades stand up vertically in the container? Or at an angle? If so, cut holes into the sheets of craft foam, stack them about 1/3 to 1/2 the height of the blades, and glue the sheets together. Fit into the container and set your blades into the holes. No more jostled blades, no more fishing around to get the one you want. They're all in tidy order.
I use snap bracelets, using 1 or 2 on each roll. To make it easier for me, I added info like HTV, permanent vinyl, or other info so when I am done with the roll the bracelet goes on a new roll or in a basket until I purchase more. Dollar Store used to carry them in toy section but I could not find any so ordered plain white ones from Amazon and find I like those better than the colored/patterned ones from $ Store.
“I am the pilot of my own life” lol I love it! Thanks for the videos. I just bought a Cricut explorer 3 and I’m totally new to this. Looking forward to learn. Right now the machine is staring at me intimidating me, lol. ❤
Hunny it's so much easier than you think! I just got mine for Christmas and it's soooo much fun! Almost ASMRish 😅.. and Tanner and his gang are sooo helpful!! I've learned so much from them and I can't believe all the things you can make with this!! I only wish I could afford the membership so I can learn even more lol.. but his RUclips videos are great also! And if I can do this, you can do this!! 😄💜
Hi Tanner! I am newer to the Cricut community and was given an older Explore from my sister about 6 months ago, as she just had it sitting in her closet (a Christmas gift only used once 😮). I cannot thank you enough for your videos... the information you provide in invaluable and you seem like such a fun crafter! In other words, in a room full of crafters, I would want to sit next to you! ☺ You are most certainly my favorite crafting host here on RUclips when I need to learn more about my Cricut machine and all that I can do with it!
You can also use the wrist slap bracelets to hold the rolls instead of the shower curtain rings. I do like the shower rings for multiple rolls and to hand them up.
My dollar tree carries actual weeding tools that works great! Also the pack of Jot Writing glitter gel pens they carry fit the Cricut perfectly and write really nicely.
Know what else it can be used for? Laminate of sorts. Protect your bookmarks or things like that that you have pained and then put vinyl over. It will protect it.
The other thing that works really well as weeding container are the small pocket sized sanitizing wipe containers picked up at the Dollar Tree. It already contains the cut out area. All you have to do is either use up all the wipes, or take the wipes out and let the container dry. I have 3 of them. I have been using this hack for a year now since I first saw the hack video done by Tanner. Thanks for all the ideas #makersgonnalearn
I have a plastic chips ahoy container I saved from dollar general and just cut a small hole in the middle of the lid, followed by the lines to make an X, takes the bigger excess vinyl better than just the X.
I use empty Extra chewing gum tubs. I cut a notch in the neck of the tub and vinyl goes in there, then use pointy weeding tool to get vinyl together and empty it into bin. If tub moves, a little Blu Tack on the bottom keeps it in place.
when I first started with cricut a few months ago I had issue when keeping vinyl rolled up, I finally bought some snap bracelets and now my rolls are neat and tidy. Love your content, new subscriber!
I love all things Dollar Tree. And yes we appreciate all your free content. Next year I'll be able to afford membership and I can't wait no matter the price.
I personally haven't worked with vinyl yet, as I'm very new to Cricut and crafting in general. However, I've heard that if you store your vinyl rolled up, it can curl after you apply it to your project. Additionally, could someone clarify the mechanical pencil hack for me?? I didn't quite understand it. I did love the hack involving the salad dressing container for holding weeding trash!! Happy crafting y’all. ❤️🤗 I was able to find a short that you did on the mechanical pencil hack. That explained it sooo much better for me. Thank you, Tanner!!
I got an old model cricut for 20$ and beyond a NOOB. Thank you so much for your help!! I don't scrap book but I do make pumpkin butter and other crafts that could use fancy labels
For the felt hack - it is on the bottom, so it doesn't need to be the clear contact paper - Dollar Tree usually has several patterned contact prayers available.
I will try the little silicone squeeze bottle idea. The little sticky scraps of adhesive vinyl always get stuck to my fingers and drives me nuts. Lol! Thanks for the awesome tips!
I saw a hack for using those kid like snack containers with the lid where they put their hand in for the snack. I found mine at dollar tree up here in Canada.
These are actually great hacks I see a lot of videos from dollar tree people saying great hacks that are stupid as hell. These are great! Totally worth watching if you were wondering if you should watch or not watch it !
You can use the clothes pins to keep your vinyl secure while storing it if you have the space to do so. I've found that rubber bands can damage your vinyl when trying to take it off and tape leaves a residue. If for some reason you need to use tape, painters tape is the best tape to use but if it leaves a residue you can use a rubbing alcohol swab on the shiny side (NOT on any printed viny) before you cut the vinyl. Just a couple tips if you can't get or do not have anything else on hand.
I loved all these hacks especially the contact paper for felt, the blade holder (i have found some of those Dollar Tree plastic containers to disintegrate and break like ribbon candy after only a short time) if I can find that one and it doesn't break right away and the pin pen hack. I've thrown out several dollar tree plastic containers now because either the holder breaks or the bottom of the container does. I already bought a pin pen before seeing this. If I ever lose it, I'll know what to do though. Thanks for all your videos and your enthusiasm when showing us how to use them. I also like Jeanette's idea and the empty paper towel roll for holding vinyl. I try to repurpose things as much as possible.❤❤
I bought a pack from Dollar Tree and just tried each one until I found one that goes in through the lead end and does slide when used. It's trial and error.
When I weed, I go to the nail section of Dollar tree and those nail bottle holders that you can fit between your fingers that is like the perfect tool because you still have your hands-free to hold down the paper and your opposite hands-free to weed with!! It’s an amazing hack. Your mayonnaise container is a good idea too if they don’t have my nail polish bottle holder I’ll use that if I loose it
I tried the mechanical pencil hack to make a pinpen, but I had an issue with the needle sliding back into the pencil due to its smooth surface. The needle has very little friction for the pencil mechanism to hold onto, but I have yet another hack to make the pencil grip the needle better: Using small wire snips/cutters or dikes, just run the needle through the jaws, lightly biting down on the needle repeatedly, turning the needle and moving up and down the length of the needle as needed. This leaves little score marks all over the needle which increases its friction factor greatly. I went from a needle that would slip back into the pencil when the lightest pressure was applied, to a penpin that I can bang the point-side against the table, without the needle disappearing into the pencil. Retracting still works the same, press the button and push the needle against a hard surface such as the cutting mat to retract it.
These hacks are wonderful!!! I stopped cutting felt because it was too hard to get off the mats! Love the pencil idea and I have everything in the house! 😊Thank you! ❤
Would the clear contact paper felt back work on the dollar tree brand vinyl as well because I ruined a mat with the backing from the vinyl and can’t get it off.
My mom buys the clothes pins and the small round magnets. Glues them together and you can use it to keep things closed and when you’re not using it you can hang it up with the magnet
The Silhouette pens are a special size, but they do make an adapter to use regular pens, make sure it fits you machine. The rest of these should work just fine on a Silhouette. I find the Dollar Tree clothes pins overpriced for what they are, more expensive (better made) ones will be a better value. I would have used them instead of the shower curtain rings, though. And my Dollar Tree has weeding tools, a spatula, etc. they're ok. It also has vinyl, it seems to be good enough quality, but the color selection is hit and miss for availability.
Good info here. As for the clothespins hack, I just use paper clips. I like the vinyl roll holder, but I don’t think I have any wall space left in my small craft room. 😂
Such a great hack with the felt and contact paper. I have several cutting mats that are filled with with left over felt from cutting flowers and I just could not figure out how to clean them. I will definitely be pulling out this hack from my back pocket on cutting felt next time. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!
I am new to your channel but I love your enthusiasm. Love the video. Thanks for all the tips will subscribe for sure. You crack me up with the chocolate
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My favorite weeding container is a fountain pop cup. The top already has an X started for the straw, I just make that a little bigger. Doesn't cost anything and I can just throw it away instead of digging the vinyl out of it.
I enjoy your videos. I do wish that when you show us the finished product that the camera could zoom in, so it's easier to see. Thank you guys for showing us what we can do with Dollar tree items. I loved the blade box. I'm hoping I can find that at mine.
Yes, I wasn't able to see the writing.
I agree!
I agree. Could not see the needle in the mechanical pencil nor the print out (font)of using the dollar tree pen to draw with.
No pen image😂
Agreed.
I love the clothes pin hack… but instead of using a craft knife to cut out a square around your design… simply add a square shape around your design that is also cut out… then weed directly from the mat BEFORE REMOVING THE EXCESS VINYL… then use your transfer tape to remove and then remove the vinyl roll… saves money and keeps your vinyl roll even at the end.
I use the weeding square method also
I make an off set and attach it to weed it's easier on me
That’s what I do. It’s called the weeding square and it’s magic
This is brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤
😮 i never knew this ... mind blown
I've used the nail polish holder. It even sits on your finger. That works AMAZING
I use that too. It's great!
I use that one as well Gyptsy, I saw it before I saw Tanner's video.
I use the salad dressing bottle to carry Valentina sauce to the movie theater for the popcorn 😂
I have never seen someone so happy to be in the Dollar Tree and I am here for it. 😂❤
I use the baby/toddler snack holder from dollar tree for weeding. It’s already got the slits like cut into the bottle in this video
Me, too!
For the blade storage - can the blades stand up vertically in the container? Or at an angle? If so, cut holes into the sheets of craft foam, stack them about 1/3 to 1/2 the height of the blades, and glue the sheets together. Fit into the container and set your blades into the holes. No more jostled blades, no more fishing around to get the one you want. They're all in tidy order.
@@pamwaldron2566 what a great idea! Even if a different container is used, still a great idea! I'm doing this.
If you don't have any clothes pins handy, you can use bobby (hair) pins too!!
I love the shower ring vinyl storage idea. I will definitely use that.
I use snap bracelets, using 1 or 2 on each roll. To make it easier for me, I added info like HTV, permanent vinyl, or other info so when I am done with the roll the bracelet goes on a new roll or in a basket until I purchase more. Dollar Store used to carry them in toy section but I could not find any so ordered plain white ones from Amazon and find I like those better than the colored/patterned ones from $ Store.
I like that idea better. It's less bulky.
@@richardlynngarst3728 I do the same.
“I am the pilot of my own life” lol I love it! Thanks for the videos. I just bought a Cricut explorer 3 and I’m totally new to this. Looking forward to learn. Right now the machine is staring at me intimidating me, lol. ❤
Hunny it's so much easier than you think! I just got mine for Christmas and it's soooo much fun! Almost ASMRish 😅.. and Tanner and his gang are sooo helpful!! I've learned so much from them and I can't believe all the things you can make with this!! I only wish I could afford the membership so I can learn even more lol.. but his RUclips videos are great also! And if I can do this, you can do this!! 😄💜
That so needs to be on a shirt! 😅
I will use the shower curtain ring hack for wrapping paper !!!!
Hi Tanner! I am newer to the Cricut community and was given an older Explore from my sister about 6 months ago, as she just had it sitting in her closet (a Christmas gift only used once 😮). I cannot thank you enough for your videos... the information you provide in invaluable and you seem like such a fun crafter! In other words, in a room full of crafters, I would want to sit next to you! ☺ You are most certainly my favorite crafting host here on RUclips when I need to learn more about my Cricut machine and all that I can do with it!
'Dylan, buckle up!' 😆
Just found your channel and am loving your ideas and energy!
Yay! Thank you!
LOL Now that should be on a shirt 😂 along with I'm a pilot of my own life 😅
You can also use the wrist slap bracelets to hold the rolls instead of the shower curtain rings. I do like the shower rings for multiple rolls and to hand them up.
If you get one of their tape measures you can make your own "snap bracelets" and can get a lot of them from one tape measure.
Love your enthusiasm!! Do you really cut on the lovely counter top with that Cricut knife? I cringe every time. LOL 😂
I thought the very same thing! lol then thought it is probably like cutting board wood
Stop picking on Tanner, Dylan. We can get chocolate if we want to. 😂😂😂 Dollar Tree trips never go as planned. I always end up getting extra stuff.
That is a fact! 😅😀😅
Every time
It Never fails 😆 💖
Ain't that the truth, in spite of price increase.
Yeah Dylan be kind 😅
My dollar tree carries actual weeding tools that works great! Also the pack of Jot Writing glitter gel pens they carry fit the Cricut perfectly and write really nicely.
That's awesome!
My maker3 says I don't need a mat. I have never used it, but have no clue how to start
I used that contact paper also like a transfer tape...it's awesome
Know what else it can be used for? Laminate of sorts. Protect your bookmarks or things like that that you have pained and then put vinyl over. It will protect it.
I bet Glad Press N Seal would work too for the felt idea.
I've seen other videos with people using it so I bought some but haven't had tried it yet.
We super glued the shower rings together but been hanging my vinyl like that for a few months now works well.
I use the pet hair remover rollers for my mats. They’re great for cleaning up my workspace too!
Great idea!!
Great idea for cleanup , I use these also for the floor of my bathroom for cleaning up . (✿◠‿◠)
The other thing that works really well as weeding container are the small pocket sized sanitizing wipe containers picked up at the Dollar Tree. It already contains the cut out area. All you have to do is either use up all the wipes, or take the wipes out and let the container dry. I have 3 of them. I have been using this hack for a year now since I first saw the hack video done by Tanner. Thanks for all the ideas #makersgonnalearn
I have one of the nail polish holders. I got from a vinyl store.
@@jseidel70js I have one of those too, but don't like it.
I have a plastic chips ahoy container I saved from dollar general and just cut a small hole in the middle of the lid, followed by the lines to make an X, takes the bigger excess vinyl better than just the X.
I use empty Extra chewing gum tubs. I cut a notch in the neck of the tub and vinyl goes in there, then use pointy weeding tool to get vinyl together and empty it into bin. If tub moves, a little Blu Tack on the bottom keeps it in place.
when I first started with cricut a few months ago I had issue when keeping vinyl rolled up, I finally bought some snap bracelets and now my rolls are neat and tidy. Love your content, new subscriber!
Thanks for subbing!
Great video, would love to see my Dollar Tree, clean n well stocked like that 😂
Thanks for watching!
Tried the shower curtain rigs. Love it. It keeps my items all in one place and cluttered free.
That is awesome!
My Dollar tree actually carries the weeder tool itself, the flat spatula tool as well as the small scraper tool. I suggest using all 3 when possible.
I’ve used the dressing container for years! Best hack ever!
I... need... a... Dollar Tree! I would spend quite some time there 😂.
The clothes peg hack was brilliant. Thankyou.
I love all things Dollar Tree. And yes we appreciate all your free content. Next year I'll be able to afford membership and I can't wait no matter the price.
I personally haven't worked with vinyl yet, as I'm very new to Cricut and crafting in general. However, I've heard that if you store your vinyl rolled up, it can curl after you apply it to your project.
Additionally, could someone clarify the mechanical pencil hack for me?? I didn't quite understand it. I did love the hack involving the salad dressing container for holding weeding trash!! Happy crafting y’all. ❤️🤗
I was able to find a short that you did on the mechanical pencil hack. That explained it sooo much better for me. Thank you, Tanner!!
I got an old model cricut for 20$ and beyond a NOOB. Thank you so much for your help!! I don't scrap book but I do make pumpkin butter and other crafts that could use fancy labels
From North GA here. Love, love, love these hacks that I can actually use!!
Hello there!
The audio was hard to hear during most of the shopping. Just wanted you to know I just had to turn the volume way up. Love you guys!!
Sorry about that!
@@MakersGonnaLearn No please don't be sorry I just wanted you to know for future video's.
I strongly love these ideas! Please keep them coming!
More to come!
For the felt hack - it is on the bottom, so it doesn't need to be the clear contact paper - Dollar Tree usually has several patterned contact prayers available.
Nail polish bottle holder works great same as salad dressing bottle
I will try the little silicone squeeze bottle idea. The little sticky scraps of adhesive vinyl always get stuck to my fingers and drives me nuts. Lol! Thanks for the awesome tips!
I saw a hack for using those kid like snack containers with the lid where they put their hand in for the snack. I found mine at dollar tree up here in Canada.
You can also use the silicon nail polish bottle holder. Works great no cutting required.
The contact paper would work for my batting! I had to clean those mats a million times!! Thanks
In a embroidery sewing machine project I did I ironed freezer paper on the fabric. I wonder if it would work for felt.
I just put a box around my cuts and then weed it out. It keeps me from wasting vinyl and I don’t have to cut the bottom part off.
❤ it when you say “y’all” feels like home to me!! 😊
Love that!
what do you put in the mechanical pencil?
A sewing needle approximately the same thickness as the lead he removed.
These are actually great hacks I see a lot of videos from dollar tree people saying great hacks that are stupid as hell. These are great! Totally worth watching if you were wondering if you should watch or not watch it !
Thank you!
You can use the clothes pins to keep your vinyl secure while storing it if you have the space to do so. I've found that rubber bands can damage your vinyl when trying to take it off and tape leaves a residue. If for some reason you need to use tape, painters tape is the best tape to use but if it leaves a residue you can use a rubbing alcohol swab on the shiny side (NOT on any printed viny) before you cut the vinyl. Just a couple tips if you can't get or do not have anything else on hand.
I loved all these hacks especially the contact paper for felt, the blade holder (i have found some of those Dollar Tree plastic containers to disintegrate and break like ribbon candy after only a short time) if I can find that one and it doesn't break right away and the pin pen hack. I've thrown out several dollar tree plastic containers now because either the holder breaks or the bottom of the container does. I already bought a pin pen before seeing this. If I ever lose it, I'll know what to do though. Thanks for all your videos and your enthusiasm when showing us how to use them. I also like Jeanette's idea and the empty paper towel roll for holding vinyl. I try to repurpose things as much as possible.❤❤
OMG love the contact paper hack!!!
Thank you!
My favorite is the container!
Loved Loved Loved this video keep up the good work and keeping on Making
We will!💖
Dollar tree actually has a weeding suction cup but in case your nearest one doesn’t that is a very cool idea!
Tanner you make me smile!
Aww, so glad!
What size needle fits into the mechanical pencils? I’m excited to try this hack out! Thanks!
I bought a pack from Dollar Tree and just tried each one until I found one that goes in through the lead end and does slide when used. It's trial and error.
You have to find the correct size needle.
I was wondering the same thing. I’m assuming it is a sewing needle as opposed to a straight pin.
Yeah. What is a "pin needle"?
Love Love Love me the Dollar Tree
When I weed, I go to the nail section of Dollar tree and those nail bottle holders that you can fit between your fingers that is like the perfect tool because you still have your hands-free to hold down the paper and your opposite hands-free to weed with!! It’s an amazing hack. Your mayonnaise container is a good idea too if they don’t have my nail polish bottle holder I’ll use that if I loose it
Love the shower ring vinyl holder. So cool
The nail polish holder could also work for weeding.
I tried the mechanical pencil hack to make a pinpen, but I had an issue with the needle sliding back into the pencil due to its smooth surface. The needle has very little friction for the pencil mechanism to hold onto, but I have yet another hack to make the pencil grip the needle better:
Using small wire snips/cutters or dikes, just run the needle through the jaws, lightly biting down on the needle repeatedly, turning the needle and moving up and down the length of the needle as needed. This leaves little score marks all over the needle which increases its friction factor greatly.
I went from a needle that would slip back into the pencil when the lightest pressure was applied, to a penpin that I can bang the point-side against the table, without the needle disappearing into the pencil. Retracting still works the same, press the button and push the needle against a hard surface such as the cutting mat to retract it.
When u use the contact paper on felt do you adjust settings in cricut so it cuts through felt and contact paper?
Chocolate while crafting is the best hack/tip ever
Omg. I am already doing that hack without cutting the vinyl and save material I love it❤
Yay!
These hacks are wonderful!!! I stopped cutting felt because it was too hard to get off the mats! Love the pencil idea and I have everything in the house! 😊Thank you! ❤
You're welcome!
What did you put in the mechanical pencil to make a pin pen?
Wooden nail sticks work great toooo!!
The DT silver napkin rings works well for smaller rolls of vinyl as well
Would the clear contact paper felt back work on the dollar tree brand vinyl as well because I ruined a mat with the backing from the vinyl and can’t get it off.
Dollar Tree sells the weed waste container and weeding tool at our store.
I use the salad dressing container hack all the time for my weeding scraps.
They sell a weeding tool at Dollar Tree too! That's where I bought mine. I'm actually shocked that they usually go for $6
These are fantastic! Who knew?? You are fun and a joy to watch!
Thank you!😊
Microwave that honey bun for 10sec and it's so good 👍
I've been using a lint roller when weeding. Works great, when done weeding just rip off and throw away.
My local DT has a telescopic tube in the craft section that is perfect for vinyl! It has a loop to hang as well.
Love the jacks!..yes knew about the fine point pen!..def gonna do the final floating shelf!!..brilliant!...keep it all up! Thank you!😊
You're welcome!
My mom buys the clothes pins and the small round magnets. Glues them together and you can use it to keep things closed and when you’re not using it you can hang it up with the magnet
I appreciate these videos. We don't have a Michael's, Hobbt Lobby or Joanne's close by but almost everywhere has a Dollar Tree.
Thank you!
@Makers Gonna Learn No, thank y'all. You guys are in my top for RUclipsrs with quality content and I appreciate y'alls hard work.
I would like to see silhouette hacks also if you would, please.
The Silhouette pens are a special size, but they do make an adapter to use regular pens, make sure it fits you machine. The rest of these should work just fine on a Silhouette.
I find the Dollar Tree clothes pins overpriced for what they are, more expensive (better made) ones will be a better value. I would have used them instead of the shower curtain rings, though. And my Dollar Tree has weeding tools, a spatula, etc. they're ok. It also has vinyl, it seems to be good enough quality, but the color selection is hit and miss for availability.
Love the shower ring hack. Will definitely try that
You should!🙂
Good info here. As for the clothespins hack, I just use paper clips. I like the vinyl roll holder, but I don’t think I have any wall space left in my small craft room. 😂
what did you use for the pick pen in the mechanical pencil?
Such a great hack with the felt and contact paper. I have several cutting mats that are filled with with left over felt from cutting flowers and I just could not figure out how to clean them. I will definitely be pulling out this hack from my back pocket on cutting felt next time. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!!
Anytime!
I have been hesitant about dealing with felt material. I’m going to try it now.
Thanks so much for these ideas. I also love the "I am the pilot of my own life" comment!
You are so welcome!
Absolutely digging the idea for the felt. I've seen the others elsewhere
We always appreciate you guys! I love your videos, and I've gotten some great ideas from you.
You're the best! Thank you!
Love the vinyl holders
Where do you get the needle for the mechanical pencils? Omg I love all your hacks!!!
Fine sewing needles from the dollar store work fine, and the eye of the needle keeps it from falling right through.
What are you putting into the mechanical pencil?
thank you for your great video. Easy to follow and fun to watch. Will be trying the hacks!
Glad you like them!
what kind of needle do you use with the pencils
A sewing needle approximately the same thickness as the lead that is removed.
awesome. love you guys!
Love you all!! Funny stuff! Helpful stuff!
Thank you so much!
I loved your hacks! Thank you!
So glad you loved them!
I am new to your channel but I love your enthusiasm. Love the video. Thanks for all the tips will subscribe for sure. You crack me up with the chocolate
Welcome!
I appreciate all you do and love your ideas! THANK YOU!
Where do you get a pin needle?
They're sewing needles. Use one that's the same size as the lead that was removed.
Will the contact paper work with faux leather as well?
I had the same thought and can't see why it couldn't. I'm going to give it a try.
I especially like the plastic ring vinyl storage, thank you
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing these hacks, Tanner!
What is that little Cricut device between the silicone container and the shower rings?
Are you using an exacto knife directly on the cricut mat?
I would love more dollar tree hacks