A tip from me. When you weed on the mat, and have some of the mat not covered with vinyl, use the mat cover to cover the sticky of the mat that way your arm or shirt isn't sticking to the mat. Have a great day.
Jennifer Can I just mention that I value these videos where you are real to us? These afternoon Craft Parties are so informative, but your never talking down to us - you confess your struggles and its beautiful. Thanks!
MIND BLOWN! I'm sitting here with my Air 2 and saying WHY DON"T I SEE THAT?!?!? Because I used the dial!!! Moved it to custom and man things are cutting out much better! THANKS!!!
I am loving how much I just keep on learning new things with each new video. This one is particularly packed full of great tips and tricks. Thanks for making our crafting lives so much better!
Creating the box is a great idea. Thanks. When i first made attempts at weeding it was awful but with practice i now find weeding rather relaxing. It's all fun and i always liked challenges. Love all your inspiration.
I have to tell you, when you said “Make weeding less painful “ I nearly broke into tears. Seriously. I have disabilities and most everything I do is painful but last week I did two TWO, Libby glasses and I haven’t been able to use my hand for a week and it’s still extremely painful because of the weeding it took to get them done. I desperately need to learn some more tips for weeding. Thank you ❤
Jennifer, girl, you are my best discovery of 2023!!! Thank you so much for ALL your tips, tricks and hacks! I had NO idea there was so much to learn (at the age of nearly 60!!). Lots of love to you xxxxx
This video help me so much.I just got my Eplorer air 2 as a gift.and im trying my best to learn how it works.listening to you is so much easier for me.Thank yoi for all you do..
I can’t wait to try these techniques out. I just completed 240 Merry & Bright ornaments. I had more problems trying to get the reverse weeding straight in my brain. Thank you so much.
I struggled with the words on the vase when I made it in March and decided not to take them off. Yes, I will be making more now usig those beautiful words!
Weeding boxes. I had no idea! I have wasted so much vinyl because when I'm pulling it it gets stuck on the back side and I don't know what I'm doing obviously and I am thank you so much I just thank you thank you thank you thank you. You literally just save me
Hi, an old tip trick for weeding I learned in the 90’s from a sign company was to see cut lines is to use a touch of baby powder if you have no light box or good lighting/eyes works great for darker vinyls. Or colored chalk for white vinyl . Also marking chalk for Sheetrock
If you don't have a light pad or desk lamp, get out your cinnamon and cornstarch or baby powder, a saucer or a small container with a lid, and a fluffy makeup brush. Use the cinnamon on light colors and powder or cornstarch on dark colors. Just tip out a bit onto the saucer or into the small container, dip in the brush and sweep and swirl the brush across the cut vinyl. Swish until only the cut lines show, then weed. Once you've weeded the vinyl, use a lint roller, a baby wipe or a microfiber cloth to wipe off the backing sheet and cutouts before applying your transfer sheet.
Jennifer ! You are a life saver, I have gotten so much better at using my cricut because of you ! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge - you're a fantastic teacher ❤
I seem to miss your live show Every single time. I get the time zones all mixed up. One of these days, Jennifer, I will be here on time (hopefully). Thank Goodness for Replay!
The pillow is so elegant in the gold & black. The 'Let It Snow' in the blue glitter vinyl is my favorite. Soooo beautiful! I clean, clean, clean when someone is coming over as well. lol
Third attempt at using the Joy but very first successful attempt thanks to this video. That drawing a box around it tip came in real handy. I am sitting here with my first weeded design but only have the Stronggrip tape and don't want to destroy my fully weeded design. Now that I watched this whole video I'm going to wait and order some standard transfer tape. Thanks for your help.
Jennifer, Thank you!! I got a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas. Your RUclips videos are awesome!! This is the third video I've watched. Your instructions perfectly clear (which I greatly appreciate) and your sense of humor helps reduce the nervousness fade away. :)
Thanks so much! Congratulations on your new machine! 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
What can I say another wounderful teaching lesson! Sorry I miss the live the replay was great and enjoyable as always get tips and info!!! Your amazing and very talented Lady Love all that you do I am always amaze and learn something every time I watch Jennifer thank you so much for everything beautiful lady and thank you to your amazing team!!!! Hugs Liz x
Thank you very, very, very much helping me understand this vinyl world. At least the tricky part of it. The explanations are very clear added to your cool, calm and educational voice. Being an asthmatic, I find I’m sick after a project. Is there something I’m doing wrong ? My work space is air conditioned though. 😢 Thank you for your precious help.
You're so welcome! I don't think that weeding vinyl can cause any health issues, but you should reach out to a medical professional with any concerns. 😊🌻
You can weed with an exacto blade. That way you can cut as you go (and you don’t have to search for scissors). And if the tip gets dull, you can replace it.
I saw a video where after cutting an intricate design on vinyl, they placed the transfer paper on top of the cut unweeded project then simply pulled the transfer tape up nd the design self weeded. I have not tried this but it looks pretty interesting.
Have you tried the lighted weeding tools? I know they run around $30, but I have some vision problems and think that I may get one. All the reviews say it’s a game changer! 😊
A tip from me.
When you weed on the mat, and have some of the mat not covered with vinyl,
use the mat cover to cover the sticky of the mat that way your arm or shirt isn't sticking to the mat.
Have a great day.
Jennifer Can I just mention that I value these videos where you are real to us? These afternoon Craft Parties are so informative, but your never talking down to us - you confess your struggles and its beautiful. Thanks!
Wow, thank you! ❤️
Oh my Goodness!!! Weeding boxes make so much sense now!! Thank you for this tip!
Oh my goodness, the weeding box is GENIUS!!! Wish I had watched this before I had started making the 60 wood ornament gifts!
MIND BLOWN! I'm sitting here with my Air 2 and saying WHY DON"T I SEE THAT?!?!? Because I used the dial!!! Moved it to custom and man things are cutting out much better! THANKS!!!
Wish I could hit the like button multiple times through the sessions! I love your tips & hacks!
Me too!😃
I am loving how much I just keep on learning new things with each new video. This one is particularly packed full of great tips and tricks. Thanks for making our crafting lives so much better!
Creating the box is a great idea. Thanks. When i first made attempts at weeding it was awful but with practice i now find weeding rather relaxing. It's all fun and i always liked challenges. Love all your inspiration.
I have to tell you, when you said “Make weeding less painful “ I nearly broke into tears. Seriously. I have disabilities and most everything I do is painful but last week I did two TWO, Libby glasses and I haven’t been able to use my hand for a week and it’s still extremely painful because of the weeding it took to get them done. I desperately need to learn some more tips for weeding. Thank you ❤
I'm so sorry to hear that!
Jennifer, girl, you are my best discovery of 2023!!! Thank you so much for ALL your tips, tricks and hacks! I had NO idea there was so much to learn (at the age of nearly 60!!). Lots of love to you xxxxx
Thank you so much ! I'm so glad!💗
The cardinal vase was my favorite project that I made awhile ago, I just love it. I thanked you then and I thank you again.❤❤
This video help me so much.I just got my Eplorer air 2 as a gift.and im trying my best to learn how it works.listening to you is so much easier for me.Thank yoi for all you do..
Glad I could help! 😊🌻
I can’t wait to try these techniques out. I just completed 240 Merry & Bright ornaments. I had more problems trying to get the reverse weeding straight in my brain. Thank you so much.
😅 47:07 I'm new, thanks for the tutorials, I'm learning sooo much.
We are SO happy to help! 😊🌻
I'm only at the weeding boxes tip and I'm blown away! Thank you!!!!
So glad!
Hubby to the rescue!! Love it. And you didn’t get flustered Jennifer.
Thank you so much for these videos. Weeding makes me cry, and I want to never do it again. I've been struggling. You have been helpful.
You got this! Don't forget to choose more pressure.
CUSTOM!!! I am so happy that I watched this video - you just saved me so much hassle😍😍😍
The weeding box is such a great idea.
Again…every time I think I know things, Jennifer shows a new tutorial and I learn more.
I know the feeling. Its overwhelming sometimes.
LOVE THE SHOW I'M SEVENTY YEARS OLD AND I LOVE TO LEARN FROM YOU.GOD BLESS YOU.
I'm almost 60 and glad to hear that you, at 70, are enriching your life with amazing Cricut!!
@@lynnemarais I am 62 and love the cricut life, it keeps me going.
Another suggestion for a weeding trash holder is a empty disinfectant wipe container that has the small slots that you would pull the cloth’s through.
Great idea!
I struggled with the words on the vase when I made it in March and decided not to take them off. Yes, I will be making more now usig those beautiful words!
You are the queen of cricut, I have learned so much from you. thank you thank you
Weeding boxes. I had no idea! I have wasted so much vinyl because when I'm pulling it it gets stuck on the back side and I don't know what I'm doing obviously and I am thank you so much I just thank you thank you thank you thank you. You literally just save me
You are so welcome! 😃 ♥️
Hi, an old tip trick for weeding I learned in the 90’s from a sign company was to see cut lines is to use a touch of baby powder if you have no light box or good lighting/eyes works great for darker vinyls. Or colored chalk for white vinyl . Also marking chalk for Sheetrock
Yes! Baby powder works great! I like the colored chalk idea for white vinyl.
If you don't have a light pad or desk lamp, get out your cinnamon and cornstarch or baby powder, a saucer or a small container with a lid, and a fluffy makeup brush.
Use the cinnamon on light colors and powder or cornstarch on dark colors. Just tip out a bit onto the saucer or into the small container, dip in the brush and sweep and swirl the brush across the cut vinyl. Swish until only the cut lines show, then weed.
Once you've weeded the vinyl, use a lint roller, a baby wipe or a microfiber cloth to wipe off the backing sheet and cutouts before applying your transfer sheet.
Thanks for the tips! 😊🌻
I missed this one I was at church, but I'm watching the re-run
Jennifer ! You are a life saver, I have gotten so much better at using my cricut because of you ! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge - you're a fantastic teacher ❤
Happy to help!
I used to love Shrinky Dinks when I was a kid! The Cricut can do so much!
Hubs bought me a lamp that is also a magnifying glass! I love it cause my eyes aren't as young as they used to be! Thanks for your tips!
Glad this tutorial will be available to go back and watch since there is so much information to try and take in.
I seem to miss your live show Every single time. I get the time zones all mixed up. One of these days, Jennifer, I will be here on time (hopefully). Thank Goodness for Replay!
The pillow is so elegant in the gold & black. The 'Let It Snow' in the blue glitter vinyl is my favorite. Soooo beautiful! I clean, clean, clean when someone is coming over as well. lol
OMG, your shoes are too cute!!!
Thanks for the weeding box technique! I'm a Joy newbie and wondered how I could just have the overall design cut without all the detail. 👍
Third attempt at using the Joy but very first successful attempt thanks to this video. That drawing a box around it tip came in real handy. I am sitting here with my first weeded design but only have the Stronggrip tape and don't want to destroy my fully weeded design. Now that I watched this whole video I'm going to wait and order some standard transfer tape. Thanks for your help.
Glad it helped!
Yes, I love my cricut weeding kit.
Acckkkk! I bought about 90 rolls of vinyl. Didn't know it has a shelf life
I didn't know that either thanks for letting me know!
Jennifer, Thank you!! I got a Cricut Explore Air 2 for Christmas. Your RUclips videos are awesome!! This is the third video I've watched. Your instructions perfectly clear (which I greatly appreciate) and your sense of humor helps reduce the nervousness fade away. :)
Thanks so much! Congratulations on your new machine! 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'm happy I caught you before you ended. I'll have to watch from the beginning.
I can't stand weeding small letters! They always come up and move around and yes stuck everywhere but where I want them! Great video and so helpful!
they can definitely be tricky!🥰
Weeding can make me cry in frustration, so thank you so much for the wonderful tips. Jennifer to the rescue again, YEAH!
Wow! You have made my life so much easier and I am actually excited to use my Explorer II again. I was so intimidated the last time I tried weeding.
I'm so happy to hear that! 🥰
I am glad you showed how to get that iron on glitter vinyl off...that is so hard everytime I use it.
Please please tips for small words to avoid the machine not to tear the vinyl thank you
love the "let it snow" file - thanks for sharing it. Very helpful glitter iron-on tutorial.
wow 😮 I’m honestly learning so much watching your videos 🥰 thank you, thank you, thank you!
It's overwhelming with all the different vinyls !
There are really only three types. Permanent, Removable, and Iron-on. 😊🌻
Love weeding in the car!
What can I say another wounderful teaching lesson! Sorry I miss the live the replay was great and enjoyable as always get tips and info!!! Your amazing and very talented Lady Love all that you do I am always amaze and learn something every time I watch Jennifer thank you so much for everything beautiful lady and thank you to your amazing team!!!! Hugs Liz x
You are so welcome
@@JenniferMaker Thank you!☺
I love those houses! I’ve been eyeing those for a week.
I am a new subscriber and Jennifer your channel has taught me so much, are the houses a project you offer? Adorable!!
Jennifer, thanks! Again I learned so much on this video!! You are awesome and so caring!! Thanks for everything!!
Love this Let it Snow design, it is so pretty. Thank you so much.
Glad you like it!
You clean like me! If I am expecting someone it’s clean,if you just drop by well…🤷♀️It is what it is. Lol. Glad to know I am not the only one😂
Great tutorial Jennifer. Tfs and God Bless 🥰💜
Thank you so much for all your sharing of a wealth of information on crafting. You are amazing!
It is my pleasure!
THIS was so helpful, I almost gave my machine away after 4 unsuccessful tries today
Great tips. I'm fairly new to Cricut, so every little tip helps enormously
I'm happy to help!
Thank you very, very, very much helping me understand this vinyl world. At least the tricky part of it. The explanations are very clear added to your cool, calm and educational voice.
Being an asthmatic, I find I’m sick after a project. Is there something I’m
doing wrong ? My work space is air conditioned though. 😢
Thank you for your precious help.
You're so welcome! I don't think that weeding vinyl can cause any health issues, but you should reach out to a medical professional with any concerns. 😊🌻
Congratulations to the winners!
Thank you, this video was extremely helpful for me to understand. TEST..test..test vinyl before full cut of design.
Glad it was helpful!💗
I love all of your videos and svgs. I have learned so much from you!!
You can weed with an exacto blade. That way you can cut as you go (and you don’t have to search for scissors). And if the tip gets dull, you can replace it.
Very true!
I am excited to use your tips.
Glad you like them! 😊🌻
Wow...the details are incredible!
I’m late too. 😢 watching now. Happy 3rd Day of Advent JM and team.
I feel the same way about weeding! Love the box idea. Thank you!
So glad!
Weeding box is an awesome idea!
Love the idea of reverse weeding!
YAY!!! So many great tips! Thank you!!!
Another great tutorial!! Always learn something new.
Really great tips! Thank you!!
Hello! Hope you are having a great day
Thank you!!! You make me smile.
You are so welcome! 💕
Im a little behide ive been sick watching some of video now Thanks
Hope you feel better soon! 😊🌻
Love this, pretty design
Glad you like it! 😊🌻
Sorry I'm late today. Weekends are so busy! I enjoy your videos. I love that glass vase with the cardinals on it. I want to make this.
I just found out today that I can use the weeding scraps, so no vinyl is wasted
I am a newbie so I appreciate all the tips you are sharing. :)
I'm so glad! Welcome!
You answered the problem I had with vinyl.
Glad to help!
I’m, you’re brilliant! Weeding boxes🙌🏻
😃 ♥️
I absolutely love this project
I'm going to try this. Bought some shadow boxes recently.
Awesome! 😊🌻
Love these tips!!
Thank you for all the great tips!
Thats great, I hope I can download my own design too!
Hi Jennifer I finally figured out how down load your book. I’m loving my joy still have a lot to learn but I have you so I will be fine!! 😂
Thank you! 😃
I lift a tiny piece at the corner so I can see the clear side so the other side goes up to cut
Congratulations Ladies
Love this video I will have to try the Pen Hack
Great hack cutting right through yayyy
thank you for this tutorial I enjoyed it very much .
Oh my God. You are the best. I love your videos
Thank you!
Hi from Austin, Texas
I’m interested in making shirts, keychains & book markers for now!
I saw a video where after cutting an intricate design on vinyl, they placed the transfer paper on top of the cut unweeded project then simply pulled the transfer tape up nd the design self weeded. I have not tried this but it looks pretty interesting.
Village of houses, wineglasses, wine bottles sketching, A snowman out of rose bowls
I love the Let it Snow snowflake design. I especially love that you connected it for easier weeding. Where can I get my hands on that design?
I'm so happy you love that design! It's Design #449 in our resource library. 😊🌻
@@JenniferMaker, thank you! I'll look for it.
Have you tried the lighted weeding tools? I know they run around $30, but I have some vision problems and think that I may get one. All the reviews say it’s a game changer! 😊
We haven't, but they do look very useful! 😊🌻
Thank you for the great tips