FAQ
The workshops are pre-recorded, so we can offer them for 24 hours and allow folks from all different time zones to view them! If you need support, you can join the FB group or reach out to our speakers personally by following them on their blogs.
If you watch for free the week of the event, September 23-27, you get 24 hours to view that day's workshops and download the templates.
You still get 24 hours, no matter your time zone; please use a time zone converter to track the difference.
But those who own the 2024 Giftfest VIP Pass get early access to start watching right now, and pass holders retain access to the workshop material, templates, worksheets, and supply lists forever. Plus, the VIP Pass gives you $537+ worth of bonus downloads free attendees will not receive.
Nope! While a majority of these workshops focus on using a cutting machine as a tool, there are several bow, wrapping, and design workshops that do not require any cutting machine. Likewise, if you are someone who does not yet own a cutting machine but wants to see if you are a good fit, this event will help you learn how these tools can help you grow your creative skills!
All workshops will start at 9 am ET and be available for free until 9 am ET the following day.
If you are not in the Eastern time zone, you can use this converter to calculate your time difference.
You will get a full 24 hours to view the workshops for free, regardless of your timezone. Please use a converter to calculate the viewing period in your location.
The event features all the current Cricut machine models - Cricut Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, Maker 3, and the Cricut Joy/Joy Xtra machine. The beauty of the event is that nearly all the craft workshops will work seamlessly with the various Cricut models, including the newest Venture and Joy Xtra, with a couple of exceptions.
The Cricut Joy/Joy Xtra machines face a few size limitations for certain crafts, but several specific workshops feature just the Cricut Joy to help various machine owners.
There are a few Maker-specific crafts during the event, such as our engraving workshop and wood workshop. Other than that, all the workshops can be followed with all the current models of Cricut machines!
Silhouette, Juliette, and Other Cutting Machines
While these workshops teach from Cricut perspective, be sure to look out for our Silhouette Surprise! Juliette Suprise! and Design Surprise! workshops sprinkled throughout the event, too! Many of these crafts can be made with other cutting machines aside of Cricut.
We've worked hard to bring you a wide variety of projects for this event while staying focused on helping even beginners understand the basics of each craft. You will find the following topics taught during the event.
- Vinyl projects for signs, cup and candle wraps, screen printing
- Iron-on projects such as ornaments, pot holders, wine bags
- Infusible Ink
- Paper crafts such as cards, gift bags, gift card holders, 3D boxes, and paper houses
- Wood-cutting and wood-burning projects
- Gift wrapping
- Gift bows and tags
- Design
- Fabric crafts
- Leather crafts
- Engraving
- Print then cut projects such as stickers and labels
- And so much more!
Workshops are available for 24 hours for free. Each morning, links to the workshops are emailed out to your inbox by 9 a.m. ET. Please be sure to check your promotions and spam folders and drag any emails from Abbi Kirsten over to your primary inbox so you do not miss the workshop links.
You can also view the schedule here.
Yes! Once you grab your free ticket, an email with all the details, including supply lists and a workshop schedule, will be sent to you.
Typically, each workshop is about 25-40 minutes in length. Our speakers will cover the project setup and the assembly process. Our amazing presenters have generously provided templates for their crafts, which will be cost-free for each workshop's free 24-hour viewing period.
Each day of the event, an email with the workshop links will arrive in your inbox, so you can click over and watch your craft workshops. Please sign up for your free ticket to ensure you don't miss anything. Once you do, check your inbox and whitelist Abbi's email hello@abbikirstencollections.com by adding it to your email contacts, which ensures it will arrive in your primary inbox.
You can also get forever access with the VIP Pass and start watching early!
Just like with an in-person event, once the workshop has expired, we cannot reopen it, BUT you can purchase the VIP Access Pass and get access to all 50+ presentations, templates, bonuses, printable worksheets, supply lists, and more. The VIP Access Pass gives you lifetime access to watch and enjoy at your convenience!
VIP Access Pass holders will receive an exclusive account on our course platform with all the videos to watch on-demand, templates, and exclusive bonuses from our speakers.
If you have already purchased the pass, check your inbox for login details to your account (remember to check your spam and promotions folders). Here is a walk-through on how to set up a new account step-by-step.
If you do not see any emails, please reach out with your name and the email you used at purchase to hello@abbikirstencollections.com for assistance.
The Craftfest and Giftfest Events were created by Abbi Kirsten and are based on the Abbi Kirsten Collections' brand knowledge, projects, and opinions. The events are not endorsed by, owned by, directly affiliated with, authorized, or sponsored by Cricut, Inc.
All Cricut and Design Space products and company names are the registered trademarks of their original owners. The use of these trademarked names is for description and reference only. In no way does the reference to the Cricut brand imply any association with the trademark holder or their product brand.
In plain terms, Abbi Kirsten Collections and the event speakers love the Cricut brand and are eager to spread the joy of crafting to others by sharing our personal knowledge, designs, and projects!
