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.
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!!
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!
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'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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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
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 💜
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!
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?
Thank you so much for this GREAT tutorial. Awesome. Right to the point and very easy to follow!!! I am in the process of purchasing a Cricket to create reusable stencils, so this has been very helpful. So happy I came across your channel!!!
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.
I've been trying to figure out a way to do that! You are right on time. I so hope my local Hobby Lobby stocks that special plastic. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 😊
It’s like you read my mind! This video came at the perfect time. I just ordered everything I needed to try this method out last week. Very helpful information, per usual lol
Thanks so much for your awesome videos and designs!! I have alot of blank stencil sheets from quilting, I am going to give one of them a try. Happy Holidays!
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!!!!!
Thank you so much for making this video. Well done. Now I just have to figure out how to apply this to barn quilt design SVG files I have purchased. not so easy I know, but at least I have a place to start now.
I love this craft. Do you have to apply Mod Podge before paint every time you use the stencil even on fabric? Now to buy this Craft Plastic. Thank you for taking the time to prepare this tutorial.
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?
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! 😊🌻
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! 😃💜
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/
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! 😊🌻
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! 💜
I can't wait for this tutorial! This is something I have wanted to try since I bought my Explore!!!
Awesome!! Thanks for watching! 😊🌻
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!
I always wanted to learn how to make a reusable stencil! Thank you sooo much 🤗
Thanks for watching!
Oh so helpful!! No more "counters" falling out!! Thank you!!
Happy to help!
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!
Wonderful teacher. Your voice makes it easy!
Thank you! 😃
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! 💜
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!
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!
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! 😊🌻
THANK YOU for this video!! I was wondering how to make stencils and ah, the craft plastic! You are AMAZING!!
Glad it was helpful!💗
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!
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! ❤️
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! 💗
Thanks for the tip about how to deal with counter letters in stencils. That was a big help!!
Thanks for watching!
Great job. Excellent teacher
Wow, thank you!
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! 😃
Thank you, Jennifer.
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! 💜
Thanks so much for your generosity and detailed tutorials Mrs. Maker🥰
Thanks for watching!
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!
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
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/
Very helpful, thank you! I appreciate the time you take to explain all the steps.
You really rocked this one! Thank you! Marti
So glad you enjoyed it! 💗
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 💜
Great job! Very thorough! Your work turned out great as well! 😎👍
Thanks a bunch!
Such great info…clear, concise but all tested…appreciate ya!
Thanks so much!
I’m looking forward to this, I hope it works on my Explorer Air 2! 🤞🤞
Just love everything you do. Your tutorials make it easy.
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! 💗
Thanks a lot had no clue on how to do Take care
Glad to help 😊🌻
I am THANKFUL YOU check all the types of things and we can take your advice! ❤️
I'm so glad!
What a great video. Always thought there SHOULD be a way to create a reusable stencil. Thank you!!!!
Thanks for watching!
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!
Love all your videos. You alway make it so easy to understand.
Thank you so much for watching!
Love these signs.
Thanks for watching!
Learning some new skills…thank you Jennifer😃
You are so welcome! 😊🌻
I so need this! Can't wait for this!
Glad to hear that! 😃
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 ✋😁
Thank you for this tutorial💕 I definitely learned a lot and look forward to creating my own stencils!!!
Thanks for watching!
Excellent tips, thank you Jennifer Maker.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot Jennifer - I can't wait to try this method
You're so welcome!💗
Thank you so much for this GREAT tutorial. Awesome. Right to the point and very easy to follow!!! I am in the process of purchasing a Cricket to create reusable stencils, so this has been very helpful. So happy I came across your channel!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial!
Thank you! 😊🌻
Wow! I cannot wait to do this! Thank you so much!!!
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! 💜
A great video as usual!!! Thank you Jennifer!
Thank you so much! 🌸
So cool , love it ! 🥰 But have a little bit of a hard time to understand the letter problem
Love the towels!
Thanks for watching!
I've been trying to figure out a way to do that! You are right on time. I so hope my local Hobby Lobby stocks that special plastic. THANK YOU SO MUCH! 😊
You are so welcome! 💜
Thank you Jennifer, you nake this look easy to do
You are so welcome!
Finally the video I wanted to see. Thank you
You are so welcome!
Thanks for another wonderful tutorial.
Thanks for watching!
It’s like you read my mind! This video came at the perfect time. I just ordered everything I needed to try this method out last week. Very helpful information, per usual lol
Thanks for watching!
Thank You, this tutorial was very informative and enjoyable
You're very welcome!
Thanks so much for your awesome videos and designs!! I have alot of blank stencil sheets from quilting, I am going to give one of them a try. Happy Holidays!
Newbie here ✌️and enjoying everything you create “Merry Christmas”
I'm so happy we've inspired you! Happy holidays! 😊🌻
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! 😃❤️
❤️❤️❤️These are beautiful! Excited to try these! 😊
Glad you like them!
Love your videos very easy to follow thank you for all you do for us beginners😃
Glad you like them! I'm so happy you're crafting with us! 😊🌻
Thank you for doing this tutorial!
Thanks for watching!
This was such a great video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
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 can’t wait to purchase the craft plastic sheets!!
Thank you for watching!
Thanks for another great tutorial
My pleasure!💗
Thank you so much!!! Love your videos.
I'm so glad you enjoy them! 💗
This makes doing multiples of the same design so much faster.
Thanks for watching!
Can't wait to try and make some of these
Have fun! 💗
Can't wait to do my first stencil.
Thanks for watching!
Use spray paint to paint and use painter's tape to hold the stencil down, I do this process to paint signs and other projects
great idea!🥰
Thank you, so much for these awesome tips.
Thanks for watching!
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!
Thank you so much for making this video. Well done. Now I just have to figure out how to apply this to barn quilt design SVG files I have purchased. not so easy I know, but at least I have a place to start now.
You are so welcome!
I wanted to make a stencil, but wasn't sure of what I could use. Thanks for the the video!
Thanks for watching!
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. 😊🌻
THANK YOU for this! You are a genius 💕💕💕💕
Thank you for watching!
Very informative on making stencils!
Glad it was helpful for you! ❤️
I’ll have to give this a try!
You totally should! 😊🌻
Great job! Be so blessed💕
Thank you! 🤗
I can’t wait to make the unicorn ornaments for my granddaughters!
Wonderful! 😃
I love your channel
Thank you, Dana!
thank you!
You're welcome!
I loved this Tutorial!! So informative
Glad it was helpful!
great idea
Glad you think so!💗
Loved this video. Thank you💕💕
Thank you so much for watching!
I love this craft. Do you have to apply Mod Podge before paint every time you use the stencil even on fabric? Now to buy this Craft Plastic. Thank you for taking the time to prepare this tutorial.
You'd want to follow the steps we followed for our results. Thank you for watching! 😊🌻
Great tutorial! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Yay! More fun!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for sharing so much :) Love it!!
Thanks for watching!
I’ve never made stencils. I should try
Thanks for watching!
You can apply Mod Podge to avoid seepage, but the undercoat paint color works maybe a little better. :)
Thank you for joining us! 💗
Another great video! Thank you
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. 😊