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Best Vinyl for Cricut {Vinyl for Cricut, Silhouette and Other Cutting Machines}

Have a Cricut, Silhouette or other cutting machine? Then this post is for you! We’re demystifying the world of vinyl today and sharing the best vinyl for Cricut and other cutting machines.

Have you recently received a Cricut or Silhouette machine? Or maybe you have had one for a while, and are just now learning how to make the most of all it can offer.

Cricut crafts are one of my favorite hobbies, but there is definitely a learning curve involved.

Either way, you are probably looking for ideas on the best vinyl to use with your machine, and that is where this post comes in.

Knowing what vinyl is best for your Cricut can seem confusing at first.

There are so many different types of vinyl and experienced Cricut owners seem to have a language of their own.

I can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be.

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Can You Use Any Vinyl with Cricut?

First, let’s answer this question I see a lot.

YES, you can use almost any vinyl with your Cricut or other cutting machine.

They are designed to be able to cut a wide range of vinyl options!

Of course, some are better than others, and that is where this post comes in.

Types of Vinyl for Cricut


Basically, there are 2 main types of vinyl for your cutting machine: adhesive vinyl and heat transfer vinyl.

If you don’t have a cutting machine, check out these picks for best printer for vinyl!

Adhesive Vinyl is sticky and is what you use to stick onto mugs, tumblers, glass, car windows, etc.

Heat Transfer Vinyl is also known as Iron-On Vinyl and it’s what is used for onesies, tshirts, dishtowels, etc.

Where to Buy Vinyl for Cricut

There are many places to buy vinyl for your Cricut and Silhouette projects.

The links below are from Amazon, which is my favorite place to buy it inexpensively.

You will probably want to buy your vinyl online, as you can find the largest selection at the best price.

Otherwise, craft stores such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby do carry adhesive and iron on vinyl as well.

Best Vinyl for Cricut

After reading this post, you will have knowledge of the best vinyl for your machine, and also know where to buy it.

Let’s get started…

Best Vinyl for Cricut {Vinyl for Cricut, Silhouette and Other Cutting Machines}

Have a Cricut, Silhouette or other cutting machine? Then this post is for you!

We're demystifying the world of vinyl today and sharing the best vinyl for Cricut and other cutting machines.

Free SVG Files for Vinyl

There are many places to find free SVG files for your vinyl projects. Here are some of our favorites…

free Christmas SVG designs

Looking for free Christmas SVG files to download for your holiday gifts and crafts? Look no further. I’m sharing a list of 25+ free and festive Christmas SVG files!

Gift Tag SVG

Looking for some gift tag svg files for your cutting machine projects?

I’m sharing a bunch of favorites right here with you today, both free and paid files from Etsy.

Arrow SVG

Looking for some FREE arrow svg files for your cutting machine projects? I’m sharing a bunch of favorites right here with you today!

free Heart SVG

Here we share some free heart SVG files for a project? Whether it’s for a Valentine’s project, wedding or birthday gift, or just because, you’re sure to find what you need in today’s post!

Bow SVG

All Crafty Things shares some free bow SVG files for your cutting machine? You’re in the right place! These files are perfect for so many applications and projects!

Disney SVG

Disney SVG is so popular and perfect for all of your DIY projects and Disney vacation planning!

We have the best Disney SVG files all in one place so you can get inspiration for your next project.

Sunflower SVG

Looking for some FREE sunflower SVG for your cutting machine crafts and projects?

You’re in the right place! I’m sharing a bunch of free sunflower SVG files with you today!

Thanks so much for reading all about the Best Vinyl for Cricut {Vinyl for Cricut, Silhouette and Other Cutting Machines}.

Have a great day!

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