30+ Popular Cricut Explore Air 2 Projects and Tutorials

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The Cricut Explore Air 2 offers so many crafting possibilities – here are over 30+ Explore Air 2 projects and tutorials that anyone can enjoy!

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Despite owning a Cricut Maker, I usually end up using my Explore Air 2.

Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE my Cricut Maker, especially because it just offers so much diversity in what I can do (be sure to check out some of our favorite Cricut Maker projects for beginners!)

But I’ll be honest – it can be a little bit overwhelming with all its options…and sometimes I just like to go the route of simplicity (which is why I’m so thrilled to learn about the Cricut Joy. Simplicity at its finest!).

I love that it only has a couple of blades, and I feel like I’ve really mastered knowing how to use it.

Cricut and Project — Cricut Explore Air 2 in Pink

I also know that a lot of people only have an Explore Air 2 – it’s an awesome machine, and the Maker just isn’t an option for everyone. I’m all about sharing information for everyone – not just those with the latest and greatest.

With all that said, today I am going to share a bunch of tutorials and projects for the Cricut Explore Air 2. Obviously, these can all be done with the Maker – but I wanted to create a resource for people who just have the Cricut Explore Air 2.

Below you will find popular projects and tutorials from our website – I have tried to share the best of the best. I also scoured Pinterest for some popular projects I found on there, and I also asked other bloggers to share their most popular Explore Air 2 projects.

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Explore Air 2 Project Ideas

All of these projects can be easily created with the Cricut Explore Air 2. You can click on the links for all the instructions, but I will include the material list for your convenience.

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Front Porch Sign

This is actually a reversible front porch sign – one side is for the Fourth of July and the other side says “Happy Fall Y’all” as pictured above. It’s a fun idea that you can easily do for all sorts of holidays!

Here is what you’ll need (may vary depending on what your final design/holiday is):

Cricut Explore Air 2
Fine Point Blade
StandardGrip Mat
12×60″ wood board
Spray Paint
Permanent or Iron-On Vinyl
Transfer Tape
Scraper tool

LEGO Storage / LEGO Travel Tray / LEGO Craft / DIY Travel Case / LEGO, LEGO, LEGO / LEGO Ideas — LEGO Travel Case

LEGO Travel Case

This was a project I made a few years ago for Jack. He absolutely love it, and it was SO easy to make. Perfect for the LEGO lover in your life.

Materials:

Plastic storage box with compartments (we selected this box – it can also be purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics)
1 Peel-and-Stick Baseplate Mat
Utility Knife
Glitter Vinyl

magnetic chore chart — Magnetic chore chart

Magnet Chore Chart

This is a great DIY for anyone with children, grandchildren, or even students. You can easily customize the buttons for your specific needs. Super fun and easy project!

Cookie Sheet (I used this two pack – perfect size!)

Clear glass marbles with flat edge – 1″ (I used this brand) This is optional – if you just want to do stickers on magnets, that’s fine, too.

If you are using marbles, you will need some kind of clear adhesive.

Materials:

Clear glass marbles with flat edge – 1″ (I used this brand)
Cookie Sheet
Adhesive Magnet Paper
Printable Sticker Paper
Deep Cut blade
Adhesive Vinyl or Adhesive Foil in color of choice
Transfer Tape
Design Space Project for Magnets and Vinyl

Guess Who

I made this cousin Guess Who game, and it’s so fun. Great gift idea. You can easily customize it to have whatever images and pictures you want.

Materials:

2 – 12×12 pieces of wood, about 1/2-3/4″ thick
Printable Vinyl
Balsa Wood or Bass Wood (1/32″)
48 Mini Hinges
Fast Dry super glue or a tiny hammer
Spray Paint (any color)
Regular adhesive vinyl (any color)
LightGrip Mat (blue mat)
StrongGrip Mat (purple)
Fine Point Blade

Paint Chip Banner

I loved this one! Seriously so simple and fun to make.

12 paint sample cards (6 with shades of blue, 6 with shades of blue – make sure there are about three shades on each sheet)

Materials

12 paint sample cards (6 with shades of blue, 6 with shades of blue – make sure there are about three shades on each sheet)
Cricut Explore Air or Cricut Maker
Fine Point Blade
Blue LightGrip mat
Thread, yarn, etc. for hanging (I used some thin embroidery floss)

Monthly Onesies

I admit that I think I actually did make these with my Maker, BUT there is nothing about them that is exclusive to the Maker. 100% can be made with the Explore Air 2.

This is one of my favorite projects, though, so I had to include it.

Materials:

13 onesies/bodysuits
Cricut Patterned Iron-on (or whatever kind of iron on you want.
EasyPress 2 (I used 6×7 size) OR an iron
EasyPress Mat – I used the 8×10 size
Cricut Explore Air
Cricut Fine Point Blade
Cricut StandardGrip Mat (green)

Thankful Tray

This project was created by our lovely contributor, Jessica, and it’s been one of our most popular since!

Materials:

Dry Erase Calendar

I love this calendar. Great for busy families!

Materials:

Blank Dry Erase Board (mine was 16×20)
Black Premium Vinyl – Permanent (or whatever color you want)
Transfer Tape (Cricut / Amazon)
Scraper Tool (Cricut / Amazon)

Gift Card Holder

I used so many of these over the Christmas season. They are so cute and easy to make – and they are the perfect way to add a little “pizazz” to gift cards!

Materials: