Book excerpt: Are you looking for a step by step manual to guide you on how to use your Cricut Maker? This book will do just that! Inside you will find updated information about the Cricut Maker machine, along with simple steps for set-up, installation, navigation and general use of the machine. You no longer have to worry about the complexities of the Cricut as this book will guide you into total mastery in no time. Starting from the basics, this all in one guide takes you through the tools, cartridges, accessories, subscriptions, design space, procedures required to setting up the cutting mat and cutting blade; and introductory projects. As you read and practice the step by step instructions in this book, you would become more comfortable using the Cricut Maker, and in no time you would be able to create amazing designs on your own. The first few designs are already done for you. Just follow the laid down steps. You will also find a lot of tricks tips and troubleshooting hacks to help you as you use your Cricut Maker. Inside this book you will learn: -How to Set Up Your Cricut Maker-Connecting the Cricut Explore maker to your computer-Connecting the Cricut Maker to your Mac, Windows iPhone, Andriod, via Bluetooth -Cricut Access-Cricut Cartridges-De-tacking and re-tacking your cutting mat-Setting up design space-Cricut Maker tools and how to use them-How to use fast mode-Material settings-Custom cut settings-Removing and replacing accessory adapter-Installing free font to cricut design space-How to use cartridge adapter -How to change blade-How to change blades of the Cricut Maker-Using Print and Cut in Cricut Design Space-Projects that can be made with the Print and Cut feature-How to use Print and Cut-Uploading your image to Design Space-Adding Fonts-The Contour Feature in Cricut Design Space-Vinyl Tricks-Using the Cricut Transfer Tape-The Heat Transfer Vinyl-Setting up a surface for layering-Iron-On Vinyl-Weeding Iron-On Vinyl-Applying Iron-On Vinyl-How to use Adhesive iron-on vinyl on your material With Cricut EasyPress-Cricut EasyPress-How to use adhesive iron-on vinyl on your material with a heat press-How to use adhere iron-on vinyl on your material with an iron-Snowflakes-Halloween Spiders-Herringbone Themed Wall Anchors-Halloween Bat-Iron-On Vinyl Metal Design-HTV on Wood Front Porch DesignScroll up and click the buy button to get your copy now!