Hi Jennifer, All I can say is Wow. I have watched perhaps 5 or so of your videos now and not only are they amazing in regard to teaching, instruction, and production values but I've realized that there is something bigger to you. You remind me of some titanic figures: Richard Proennecke, Sir David Attenborough, Bob Ross, Julia Child, and of course Mr. Rogers. All of these people brought their viewers on journeys of discovery and learning. When I watched each one of them, I felt as though he or she were talking directly to me and that I was special, that there was nothing else in the world that I should be doing but listening and learning at that moment and for however long I watched. You also achieve this with a genuine thoughtful approach and a kindness that makes it through the RUclips screen. Jennifer Maker comes at very important moment in our time. During this time of uncertainty with parents stretched so thinly, stressed, concerned and afraid, and with families suffering the effects of school lock down, so many children have been left adrift in a sea of instability. I wonder if you would ever consider creating some short videos for Children? I remember when I would watch Mr. Rogers as a child. I was held captivated by his kind demeanor and the short adventures that he would bring me on to meet new people and characters on his show. Tying my sneakers was monumental but Mr. Rogers helped me. Mr. Rogers provided a safe haven for children. Mr. Rogers was on my side. I think that you could do the same. He had his icon red sweater and blue sneakers, you have your wonderful aprons - I have noticed them! Anyway, what do I know, but I think that if you made a craft video for children (something as simple as cutting out paper figures with little girl/boy scissors), with your kind hearted narration.... well, I think that you would become as important as Mr. Rogers. And I think that you would break the Internet. I wish you all the success in the world and I will be watching more of your videos. Thank you for all you do!
Jamie, I am humbled by your comment! What a sweet and thoughtful thing to write to me. THANK YOU! I also adored Mister Rogers and when I first began making videos here on RUclips a little over three years ago, he was the first thought in my head and I looked to his own programs for inspiration. He was likely the first person who taught me in this way as a child (ie, a broadcast video), which is why I thought of him when it was my turn to teach others in a similar way. RUclips is today's PBS in many ways. :) And while I have thought many times of specifically teaching children, I continue to choose to primarily teach adults instead. But I try to teach and guide the INNER CHILD in adults. I don't say this out loud, but this indeed is my focus. Adults are just big kids, after all, and in many ways I am just as careful in how I teach adults as I would be with how I teach kids -- using intentional, non-confusing words and techniques that are clear and easy to understand and learn, and full of positive messages. And as it turns out, children also watch my videos and I love that. I've met many children who watch my channel -- I met one just the other day and it was such a treat! And because I am already talking to the inner child in adults in my videos, I also think this makes me able to talk to children like I would talk to an adult and give them the same respect they deserve. Thank you again, Jamie, for the wonderful note! And thank you for watching my videos! It brings me great joy to know I am helping others do more, be more, and craft a life they love.
Thank you x1 million! No one else is beginning at "once upon a time" and I appreciate you sharing details. I am a newbie with brand new Cricuts and Silhouette (still in the box). I haven't begun yet but have many questions. Your simplicity is so helpful. Love & Kisses from Ohio!
Congratulations on your new Cricut! We have a free series of online classes that show you how to set up and begin creating with your machine as a new Cricut owner! Here's the link to sign up: makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff
It looks like the custom cutting settings you suggest are for a fine point blade - just wondering if you have tried cutting the craft plastic with a Deep Cut blade?
You are amazing!! I purchased the same materials you used and watched this tutorial and executed all the steps and I have successfully created my first stencil!! Thank you so so much!!
Thanks so much Jennifer, I ave used so many of your videos to get me going with my cricut maker. You are so clear and step by step, and so very useful.
Thank you for this information! The custom cut information about how to set it correctly is going to save a lot of frustration I'm sure! And creating the custom cut tab will save me from trying to remember how to set it anytime I want to cut a new stencil!
I knew it!!!! That I never make mistake in choosing and purchasing your book as my guide to learn how to use my Cricut Explorer. Thank you so much for very gentle teaching. God bless you always for sharing your great ideas!
Thanks for the instructions on how to create the custom materials settings. I believe your settings were for a Fine Point blade, and I experimented with a Deep Point blade using a pressure of 250 and a single cut on the craft plastic and it worked well.
@@JenniferMakerdid you use the knife blade or which blade I have a circuit maker and the .007 same as you use , but it cut into my mat on 350 and 4 passes ???? It cut thru my mat
I've just started following you and you've really eased my mind and made me feel more confident when wanting to try things on my Cricut. Your tutorials are amazing!
This is where those packs of paint palettes from Dollar Tree come in handy.I was using a heated stencil cutter to make custom stencils. This method with a Cricut is a lot quicker. Thanks for the tutorial Jennifer!
Thank you ao much, I was looking for a way to make the reusable stencils. Thanks to your tutorial you saved me all of the time and cost of the trial and error process. God Bless you, Keep doing what your doing!
I love you, Jennifer but following this video ruined a brand new green Cricut mat.I loved the tips on custom material setting but will never use this setting again. I wound up trying several settings and followed a few videos but What worked for me was deep blade on Transparency material-default setting with 1 pass with purple mat. Didn’t even leave any marks on my mat. Still a huge fan and you will always be the first place I go for tutorials.
Hello Jennifer. I haven't been able to watch your videos for a few days. I had a 2 day craft show event. Now I can check out what I missed and catch up.
Wow, your ‘counters’ tip is amazing! I made earrings following the Maker Academy Weekend instructions and just last night while making the gift tag I had to carefully place the counters from the letter B. Now I learned how to prevent that going forward. Thanks so much!!
I have used edhesive shelf paper from Walmart to do stencil's and the more permanent stencil's I went to Dollar Tree and bought cheap cutting boards and school folders that were made of plastic I just cut the pockets off and who is left with a piece close to 8 X10 and I used the poster setting to cut the plastic it worked really well and was cheap
What are they called at the dollar Tree? Cutting boards? Or are they placemats? I really want to try to make stencils but am on a budget for making things. The plastic folders is such a great idea! What settings did you use for each of these materials?
Lol I just got my Cricut yesterday. And you have got me wanting to do so many projects. Lol I’m over whelmed. I do not have Svgs File. Hopefully when I get to that point I can figure that out! Thanks so much for being so inspirational! 😊. Love the videos and please don’t stop. I am sure you have taught so many out of there doubts. And that’s where I am and again I haven’t even powered it up. Haha. James Barlow!
You can do it! Here is the place to start! We have a free series of online classes that show you how to set up and begin creating with your machine as a new Cricut owner! Here's the link to sign up: makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff 💜
Jennifer, you are an amazing teacher. Thank you so much for taking your time to explain the process and for providing step by step instructions on how to make the project simple. I have a Silhouette so the machine cutting technic didn't help, but I was able to get the idea of how the process goes. I was wondering if you could provide guidance on what type of flexible , reusable vinyl I can use for glass etching to be designed and cut in my silhouette. Thank you again for being such an amazing instructor and for providing such detailed and great videos. Love it
This has definitely helped me! I'm going to also use this method on my glass etchings :) TYSVM for all of your tutorials and all that you do. You are a BLESSING!
Awesome idea I was working with the vinyl but it's time-consuming and I need something a bit straightforward on the garment. Now, I am going to trial and error with a drawing design I converted to an svg. Thank you!
Im impressed with all that you do. I am wanting to use 7mil mylar on my Cricut Joy. Can i use the same cutting settings as you used on this crafting plastic?
Hi Jennifer. Great video! I created my own design and am using the craft plastic you recommended with the settings in the video. But my cricut did not cut all the way through. Do you have any suggestions for what to do?
Jennifer This was an awesome video I am so glad I found you Cannot wait to practice. You really explained this excellently!!!!! I will be definitely following you!!!!!
Hi Jennifer, I love your videos and all your tips. The book is amazing. I’m wondering with the reusable stencils do they work with torch paste for wood burning ? I’ve been trying to find something to reuse for my wood burning projects. Thanks so much and thanks for all your amazing videos.
Love your tutorial. I learn something every time. I do have a question I have a explorer air 2 so I need to know what thickness I need to to buy for making a stencil. Thanks to anyone that can help me ☺ ☺
I used 007 think plastic. It is listed in the materials list. A Dollar Tree plastic folder will work as well. jennifermaker.com/reusable-stencil-with-cricut/
Hi Jennifer, All I can say is Wow. I have watched perhaps 5 or so of your videos now and not only are they amazing in regard to teaching, instruction, and production values but I've realized that there is something bigger to you. You remind me of some titanic figures: Richard Proennecke, Sir David Attenborough, Bob Ross, Julia Child, and of course Mr. Rogers. All of these people brought their viewers on journeys of discovery and learning. When I watched each one of them, I felt as though he or she were talking directly to me and that I was special, that there was nothing else in the world that I should be doing but listening and learning at that moment and for however long I watched. You also achieve this with a genuine thoughtful approach and a kindness that makes it through the RUclips screen. Jennifer Maker comes at very important moment in our time. During this time of uncertainty with parents stretched so thinly, stressed, concerned and afraid, and with families suffering the effects of school lock down, so many children have been left adrift in a sea of instability. I wonder if you would ever consider creating some short videos for Children? I remember when I would watch Mr. Rogers as a child. I was held captivated by his kind demeanor and the short adventures that he would bring me on to meet new people and characters on his show. Tying my sneakers was monumental but Mr. Rogers helped me. Mr. Rogers provided a safe haven for children. Mr. Rogers was on my side. I think that you could do the same. He had his icon red sweater and blue sneakers, you have your wonderful aprons - I have noticed them! Anyway, what do I know, but I think that if you made a craft video for children (something as simple as cutting out paper figures with little girl/boy scissors), with your kind hearted narration.... well, I think that you would become as important as Mr. Rogers. And I think that you would break the Internet. I wish you all the success in the world and I will be watching more of your videos. Thank you for all you do!
Jamie, I am humbled by your comment! What a sweet and thoughtful thing to write to me. THANK YOU!
I also adored Mister Rogers and when I first began making videos here on RUclips a little over three years ago, he was the first thought in my head and I looked to his own programs for inspiration. He was likely the first person who taught me in this way as a child (ie, a broadcast video), which is why I thought of him when it was my turn to teach others in a similar way. RUclips is today's PBS in many ways. :)
And while I have thought many times of specifically teaching children, I continue to choose to primarily teach adults instead. But I try to teach and guide the INNER CHILD in adults. I don't say this out loud, but this indeed is my focus. Adults are just big kids, after all, and in many ways I am just as careful in how I teach adults as I would be with how I teach kids -- using intentional, non-confusing words and techniques that are clear and easy to understand and learn, and full of positive messages.
And as it turns out, children also watch my videos and I love that. I've met many children who watch my channel -- I met one just the other day and it was such a treat! And because I am already talking to the inner child in adults in my videos, I also think this makes me able to talk to children like I would talk to an adult and give them the same respect they deserve.
Thank you again, Jamie, for the wonderful note! And thank you for watching my videos! It brings me great joy to know I am helping others do more, be more, and craft a life they love.
as a husband of a crafting wife thank you, it was so easy to figure it out with you help, I'm making stencils for my yard signs. thank you.
Wonderful! I'm so happy I could help! 😊🌻
Wonderful teacher. Your voice makes it easy!
Thank you! 😃
I bought my Cricut over a year ago and am still trying to figure it out. Finding all your videos has been such a blessing, Thank you.
Here is the place to stratify you are having trouble. makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff/
Thank you x1 million! No one else is beginning at "once upon a time" and I appreciate you sharing details. I am a newbie with brand new Cricuts and Silhouette (still in the box). I haven't begun yet but have many questions. Your simplicity is so helpful. Love & Kisses from Ohio!
Congratulations on your new Cricut! We have a free series of online classes that show you how to set up and begin creating with your machine as a new Cricut owner! Here's the link to sign up: makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff
All my grands have gone home now. I'm so excited to sit here and watch this video and learn exactly how to do this! WOOHOO!!!!!
You're going to have SO much fun!! Happy Holidays! 😊🌻
I am new to circuit. You are a great teacher. Thank you.🇨🇦❤
Aw! Thank you so much! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 😊🌻
It looks like the custom cutting settings you suggest are for a fine point blade - just wondering if you have tried cutting the craft plastic with a Deep Cut blade?
It is important to use the correct blade for what is being cut.
@@JenniferMakerwhich blade are u using here plz and Ty
You really rocked this one! Thank you! Marti
So glad you enjoyed it! 💗
You are amazing!! I purchased the same materials you used and watched this tutorial and executed all the steps and I have successfully created my first stencil!! Thank you so so much!!
You are so welcome! 😃💜
Another amazing video! I SO appreciate your attention to detail and your extremely helpful tips and tricks. Crafting genius!
Glad it was helpful!
JENNIFERRRR you are one of my fave RUclipsr💟 thanks for your tutorial.
Wow, thank you!
Oh so helpful!! No more "counters" falling out!! Thank you!!
Happy to help!
Thanks so much Jennifer, I ave used so many of your videos to get me going with my cricut maker. You are so clear and step by step, and so very useful.
You are so welcome! Thank you!
Thank you for this information! The custom cut information about how to set it correctly is going to save a lot of frustration I'm sure! And creating the custom cut tab will save me from trying to remember how to set it anytime I want to cut a new stencil!
You are so welcome! 💜
Great job. Excellent teacher
Wow, thank you!
Love the towels!
Thanks for watching!
I can't wait for this tutorial! This is something I have wanted to try since I bought my Explore!!!
Awesome!! Thanks for watching! 😊🌻
Excellent tips, thank you Jennifer Maker.
Thanks for watching!
I knew it!!!! That I never make mistake in choosing and purchasing your book as my guide to learn how to use my Cricut Explorer. Thank you so much for very gentle teaching. God bless you always for sharing your great ideas!
You are so welcome! 💜 Thank you!
THANK YOU for this video!! I was wondering how to make stencils and ah, the craft plastic! You are AMAZING!!
Glad it was helpful!💗
This was a great tutorial. Learned so much. For now I only have the Joy but with the money I spend on stencils maybe I need to upgrade!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job! Very thorough! Your work turned out great as well! 😎👍
Thanks a bunch!
I always wanted to learn how to make a reusable stencil! Thank you sooo much 🤗
Thanks for watching!
Finally the video I wanted to see. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thank you for all you and your team do for us to learn all these amazing crafts🌻❤🌻❤🌻❤🌻
You are so welcome! 💜
Learning some new skills…thank you Jennifer😃
You are so welcome! 😊🌻
Love all your videos. You alway make it so easy to understand.
Thank you so much for watching!
Love these signs.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the instructions on how to create the custom materials settings. I believe your settings were for a Fine Point blade, and I experimented with a Deep Point blade using a pressure of 250 and a single cut on the craft plastic and it worked well.
Glad it worked well for you!
@@JenniferMakerdid you use the knife blade or which blade I have a circuit maker and the .007 same as you use , but it cut into my mat on 350 and 4 passes ???? It cut thru my mat
Thanks for the tip about how to deal with counter letters in stencils. That was a big help!!
Thanks for watching!
A great video as usual!!! Thank you Jennifer!
Thank you so much! 🌸
I've just started following you and you've really eased my mind and made me feel more confident when wanting to try things on my Cricut. Your tutorials are amazing!
Thanks so much!
This is where those packs of paint palettes from Dollar Tree come in handy.I was using a heated stencil cutter to make custom stencils. This method with a Cricut is a lot quicker. Thanks for the tutorial Jennifer!
You are so welcome! 💜
Thank you ao much, I was looking for a way to make the reusable stencils. Thanks to your tutorial you saved me all of the time and cost of the trial and error process.
God Bless you, Keep doing what your doing!
Thank you so much! 😃
Newbie here ✌️and enjoying everything you create “Merry Christmas”
I'm so happy we've inspired you! Happy holidays! 😊🌻
I just got cricut maker 3 gifted to me by my husband and i am still learning to use it 😅 happy to be part of your subscribers ❤
Oh how fun! What a great gift! I'm so glad you are tuning in! ❤️
I love your channel
Thank you, Dana!
I so need this! Can't wait for this!
Glad to hear that! 😃
Thanks so much for your generosity and detailed tutorials Mrs. Maker🥰
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another great tutorial. I am learning so many new things with this series. Now I just need to have some time!
You are so welcome! I'm so happy you're here crafting with us! 😊🌻
i feel you everyday i am learning some things but cant start cant find some free time
Such great info…clear, concise but all tested…appreciate ya!
Thanks so much!
great vid! will save it!
Thank You, this tutorial was very informative and enjoyable
You're very welcome!
I love you, Jennifer but following this video ruined a brand new green Cricut mat.I loved the tips on custom material setting but will never use this setting again. I wound up trying several settings and followed a few videos but What worked for me was deep blade on Transparency material-default setting with 1 pass with purple mat. Didn’t even leave any marks on my mat. Still a huge fan and you will always be the first place I go for tutorials.
Oh no!
Very informative on making stencils!
Glad it was helpful for you! ❤️
Just love everything you do. Your tutorials make it easy.
Thanks for watching!
I’ve never made stencils. I should try
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another wonderful tutorial.
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful, thank you! I appreciate the time you take to explain all the steps.
Hello Jennifer. I haven't been able to watch your videos for a few days. I had a 2 day craft show event. Now I can check out what I missed and catch up.
Awesome! I hope you did well at your craft show! 💜
Wow! I cannot wait to do this! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you Jennifer, you nake this look easy to do
You are so welcome!
Wow, your ‘counters’ tip is amazing! I made earrings following the Maker Academy Weekend instructions and just last night while making the gift tag I had to carefully place the counters from the letter B. Now I learned how to prevent that going forward. Thanks so much!!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot had no clue on how to do Take care
Glad to help 😊🌻
I love it! I did get lost though when you used the technique to connect the EST 2017! I need help with that!
We have step by step instructions on the blog, linked above. 😊🌻
Great job! Be so blessed💕
Thank you! 🤗
Have ordered supplies for this!
Yay! Have fun! 💗
Thank you, Jennifer.
You are so welcome!
Great tutorial!
Thank you! 😊🌻
What a great video. Always thought there SHOULD be a way to create a reusable stencil. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Loved this video. Thank you💕💕
Thank you so much for watching!
This was such a great video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I am going to use the monogam on some glasses with vinyl thank you for sharing once again😀
Oh good, have fun! 💗
Another great video! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot Jennifer - I can't wait to try this method
You're so welcome!💗
Thank you so much!!! Love your videos.
I'm so glad you enjoy them! 💗
Have started watching a lot of your videos. 👍. Quick question though, did you use the modgepodge to stop the bleeding on the fabric as well?
No, but you definitely could. 😊🌻
@@JenniferMaker just checking first. Wouldn’t want to miss a step and ruin something 😁. Thanks
I have used edhesive shelf paper from Walmart to do stencil's and the more permanent stencil's I went to Dollar Tree and bought cheap cutting boards and school folders that were made of plastic I just cut the pockets off and who is left with a piece close to 8 X10 and I used the poster setting to cut the plastic it worked really well and was cheap
What are they called at the dollar Tree? Cutting boards? Or are they placemats? I really want to try to make stencils but am on a budget for making things. The plastic folders is such a great idea! What settings did you use for each of these materials?
@@Yasmine17Enimsay I used poster setting for the plastics ✋😁
Can't wait to try and make some of these
Have fun! 💗
Lol I just got my Cricut yesterday. And you have got me wanting to do so many projects. Lol I’m over whelmed. I do not have Svgs File. Hopefully when I get to that point I can figure that out! Thanks so much for being so inspirational! 😊. Love the videos and please don’t stop. I am sure you have taught so many out of there doubts. And that’s where I am and again I haven’t even powered it up. Haha. James Barlow!
You can do it! Here is the place to start! We have a free series of online classes that show you how to set up and begin creating with your machine as a new Cricut owner! Here's the link to sign up: makeracademy.com/cricutkickoff 💜
I loved this Tutorial!! So informative
Glad it was helpful!
I love your tutorials! You are amazing! I have never heard of Craft Plastic, I guess I can find it at any hobby store or Amazon? Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
Great tutorial! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
❤️❤️❤️These are beautiful! Excited to try these! 😊
Glad you like them!
Such good information!
Glad it was helpful!💗
Jennifer, you are an amazing teacher. Thank you so much for taking your time to explain the process and for providing step by step instructions on how to make the project simple. I have a Silhouette so the machine cutting technic didn't help, but I was able to get the idea of how the process goes. I was wondering if you could provide guidance on what type of flexible , reusable vinyl I can use for glass etching to be designed and cut in my silhouette. Thank you again for being such an amazing instructor and for providing such detailed and great videos. Love it
I use permanent vinyl but it is not reusable. Here is a one of my tutorials on etching. jennifermaker.com/how-to-etch-glass-vinyl-cricut/
This has definitely helped me! I'm going to also use this method on my glass etchings :) TYSVM for all of your tutorials and all that you do. You are a BLESSING!
Oh good, I'm so glad to hear! And thank you for the kind words! 💗
Thank you, so much for these awesome tips.
Thanks for watching!
I’ll have to give this a try!
You totally should! 😊🌻
Thank you for doing this tutorial!
Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial...really appreciate ya. Take Easy T
Awesome idea I was working with the vinyl but it's time-consuming and I need something a bit straightforward on the garment. Now, I am going to trial and error with a drawing design I converted to an svg. Thank you!
THANK YOU for this! You are a genius 💕💕💕💕
Thank you for watching!
Can't wait to do my first stencil.
Thanks for watching!
So informative! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Im impressed with all that you do. I am wanting to use 7mil mylar on my Cricut Joy. Can i use the same cutting settings as you used on this crafting plastic?
I believe so, but do a test cut first. 😊🌻
Yay! More fun!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Jennifer. Great video! I created my own design and am using the craft plastic you recommended with the settings in the video. But my cricut did not cut all the way through. Do you have any suggestions for what to do?
Try more pressure or run your mat through a second time without unloading it. You can also adjust the cutting pressure in the materials settings. 😊
Thank you for this tutorial. Can I cut more than one stencil on a sheet? I want to make small stencils to put designs onto my polymer clay 😊
Yes you can! 😊🌻
Can’t wait to try this
Thanks for watching!
What a smart idea.
Thank you for watching!
What blade are you using for this
No special blade is needed for the materials we used here in the materials list. jennifermaker.com/reusable-stencil-with-cricut/
great idea
Glad you think so!💗
Jennifer This was an awesome video I am so glad I found you Cannot wait to practice. You really explained this excellently!!!!! I will be definitely following you!!!!!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for following me! 😃❤️
I’m looking forward to this, I hope it works on my Explorer Air 2! 🤞🤞
Thank you for the great directions. I have been wanting to make stencils so I was glad to see this!
Glad it was helpful!
I want to try making my own stencils for using with wood burning. Do I use the mod podge step?
No, we have a tutorial about wood burning here jennifermaker.com/how-to-burn-designs-into-wood 😊🌻
Hi Jennifer,
I love your videos and all your tips. The book is amazing. I’m wondering with the reusable stencils do they work with torch paste for wood burning ? I’ve been trying to find something to reuse for my wood burning projects. Thanks so much and thanks for all your amazing videos.
I have not tested torch paste with it.
Love your tutorial. I learn something every time.
I do have a question I have a explorer air 2 so I need to know what thickness I need to to buy for making a stencil.
Thanks to anyone that can help me
☺ ☺
I used 007 think plastic. It is listed in the materials list. A Dollar Tree plastic folder will work as well. jennifermaker.com/reusable-stencil-with-cricut/
@@JenniferMaker thank you!! Blessings'