So you’ve unboxed your brand new Cricut or Silhouette and you’re ready to dive into the world of DIY crafting. Exciting times! But if you’re asking yourself, “Where do I start?” — we’ve got the answer.
Say hello to the Keyrings, Bag Tags + Tags collection at Laser Blanks – the perfect beginner-friendly project to kick off your crafting journey.
Why Keyrings + Bag Tags Are Perfect for Beginners
Starting small is the key when you’re learning to use your cutting machine. Our range of laser-cut acrylic and timber blanks are:
- Small and easy to work with – no overwhelming big projects or complex steps
- Great practice for vinyl application – learn placement, weeding and transfer
- Instantly rewarding – you’ll have a finished product in under 10 minutes
- Useful and giftable – everyone loves a custom keyring or name tag
Whether you’re making a name tag for your child’s backpack, a thank-you gift for a friend, or a cute new keyring for yourself, this is where the fun (and confidence-building) begins.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
- Your Cricut, Silhouette, or other vinyl cutter
- Permanent adhesive vinyl
- Weeding tools + transfer tape
- A blank from our Keyrings, Bag Tags + Tags collection
- Optional: jump rings, split rings or chains (you can grab these from our accessories section or your local craft store)
So Easy, You’ll Be Hooked
Our blanks come in loads of fun shapes, with pre-cut holes for easy assembly, and are covered with a protective film to keep them scratch-free until you're ready to craft. This is usually brown or clear. Brown on both sides for our solid colour acrylic, clear on both sides for our glitter acrylic, and glitter on the front of the mirror options if you're wanting a mirror finish. Make sure you peel the protective layer on both sides prioir to crafting.
Plus, with over 100 acrylic colours to choose from — including pastels, glitters, mirrors and frosted options — you can find something to suit every vibe.
You’ll learn basic cutting, layering, weeding and transfer techniques on a surface that’s easy to work with. And because they’re small in size, you won’t waste materials while you're learning.
Not Sure What to Make First?
Here are some beginner-friendly ideas to try:
- A personalised keyring for your car keys or handbag
- A school bag tag with your child’s name in fun colours
- A custom pantry tag or label
- A birthday party favour or teacher gift
- A small motivational quote to keep on your desk
The Start of Something Creative
At Laser Blanks, we’re more than just a craft blanks supplier. We’re crafters, too — and we know the joy that comes from creating something with your own hands. That’s why we’re here to support you from your very first project.
So take a deep breath, grab your vinyl, and give it a go — because there’s nothing more exciting than seeing your ideas come to life.
🛒 Browse our Keyrings, Bag Tags + Tags collection now.
Want to Explore More?
Prefer to shop by type? You can shop all Bag Tags, shop all Keyrings, or shop all Tags individually.
Need something custom-made? We can help with that too!