Cricut Programs

Cricut® cutting machines are specialized printers for craft materials. The library hosts programs twice monthly (on the second Tuesday from 11:00-1:00 and third Thursday from 5:00-7:00) at which patrons may design and create custom projects using the library’s array of Cricut® machines at no cost.

This page is updated with specific information about the machines, materials, and designs available.

A librarian is always present at these events and happy to help.

A young boy smiles in a white apron. The custom text reads "The secret ingredient is love."
A woman smiles and holds a canvas bag with two small squirrels around one big one.
A canvas bag with the word "love" on it. The V is made with a baby's footprints.

Machines

Machines available are:

Cricut Maker® 3*

This machine uses a variety of blades to cut different materials. The following blades are available:

  • Fine-point blade
  • Knife blade
  • Deep-cut blade

Cricut Explore Air® 2

This machine uses a variety of blades to cut different materials. The following blades are available:

  • Fine-point blade

Cricut EasyPress® 2* 

This machine is used to press heat-transfer vinyl onto flat surfaces.

Cricut MiniPress®*

This machine is used to press heat-transfer vinyl onto cloth surfaces, including shoes and hats.

*Sponsored by the Gretna Community Foundation.

Materials

Currently available materials are:

Cutting Materials

  • Heat-transfer vinyl (various colors)
  • Adhesive value vinyl (various colors)
  • Cardstock
  • Scrapbook paper

Customizable Materials

  • Keychains
  • Bookmarks
  • Canvas pouches
  • Kids’ aprons (low stock)
  • Canvas tote bags (low stock)

Patrons are encouraged to bring their own supplies for specific projects (such as T-shirts or mugs). Please feel free to contact the library with questions or for recommendations.

Designs

The Friends of the Gretna Public Library generously sponsor a subscription to Cricut Access, a premium content library that patrons are welcome to use while at a program.

If you are making or purchasing your own design, the best format is svg. These can be sent to the library’s email (gretna.library@gmail.com) with a subject line including the phrase “Cricut Studio.”

Otherwise, each month there is a featured project which patrons can work on. For the month of May, the featured project is a butterfly pop-up card.

A card sits on a light pink envelope. The card is white, purple, and pink with butterfly wings popping out.

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about Cricut machines and what they can do, CreativeBug, a library eResource, offers an Intro to Cricut learning journey. Any patron with a library card is able to access this eResource.