Can I Sell Cricut Crafts? The Truth About the Cricut Angel Policy

If you’ve ever wondered what Cricut’s Angel Policy really means for makers like us, you’re not alone. It’s one of those things most crafters bump into once they start selling their creations, but it isn’t always written in plain English.

Let me break it down for you.

What Cricut’s Angel Policy Allows

Cricut has created an “Angel Policy” to let crafters sell a limited number of physical, handmade projects made with their machines and content. Here are the basics:

• Yes, you can sell finished products. You’re allowed to sell up to 10,000 completed physical projects per year that use Cricut-owned content (images, fonts, and designs available in Cricut Access, purchased individually, or free from Cricut).
• No, you can’t sell files. This means you cannot sell SVGs, digital downloads, templates, or unassembled cutouts made from Cricut’s content.
• Licensed designs are off-limits. Characters and brands like Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Sesame Street, Hello Kitty, Peanuts, and Warner Bros are excluded. Even if you’ve purchased or see them in Design Space, they can’t be used on items you sell.
• Mass production is not permitted. Cricut defines this as over 10,000 items per year, using assembly lines, or outsourcing production to others. Your projects need to stay handmade.
• A copyright disclaimer is required. If your finished item includes Cricut’s images, it must carry the notice: “Includes Copyright Materials of Cricut” on the product itself or on a tag/label.

Cricut Contributing Artist Designs are EXCLUDED from Angel Policy

Here’s something very important for fellow makers: designs from the Cricut Contributing Artist Program are excluded from the Angel Policy.

That means if you use Contributing Artist images or projects from within Design Space, you are not permitted to sell finished products made with them — even though they look similar to Cricut-owned content.

So while Angel Policy covers Cricut’s own designs, Contributing Artist content is treated differently. This is where buying directly from independent artists makes all the difference.

Why Buy Direct from Independent Artists

As a Cricut Contributing Artist, I also sell my SVG designs directly here at So Very Graphic and on various online marketplaces including Etsy.

When you buy from me instead of only relying on Design Space:

You know exactly what the licensing terms are (see my Terms of Use).

You can use my designs for your own small handmade business, whether that means T-shirts, mugs, signs, or seasonal gifts.

You’re supporting an independent designer — which means more fresh designs for you to use in your shop, with clear permission to sell your handmade products.

Wrapping It Up

Cricut’s Angel Policy sets helpful guardrails, but it also has clear exclusions — especially for Contributing Artist designs. If you want the peace of mind to create and sell freely, purchasing directly from artists like me is your best option.

Explore our SVG & laser designs HERE »

Cricut Angel Policy FAQs (for Handmade Sellers)

Q: Can I sell projects I make with Cricut’s own designs?

A: Yes, as long as they are finished physical products (like shirts, mugs, or cards) and you don’t exceed 10,000 items per year.

Q: Can I sell SVGs or digital files I make in Design Space?

A: No. The Angel Policy only covers finished physical goods. Digital files, templates, or kits are not allowed.

Q: Can I sell projects that use Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Hello Kitty, Peanuts, Sesame Street, or Warner Bros images?

A: No. Licensed designs are strictly excluded from the Angel Policy.

Q: What about Cricut Contributing Artist Program designs?

A: These are also excluded. Finished products made with Contributing Artist designs cannot be sold under Cricut’s Angel Policy — even if you have Cricut Access.

Q: So how can I legally use Cricut Contributing Artist designs for my small business?

A: The best way is to buy them directly from the artist. Here at So Very Graphic, I offer SVGs with clear licensing for handmade sellers. See my Terms of Use for details.

Q: Do I need to add a copyright notice to items I sell?

A: Yes. Cricut requires that finished products made with their content include the disclaimer: “Includes Copyright Materials of Cricut” on the item or on a tag/label.

Q: Where can I sell my handmade items?
A: There are no channel restrictions under Angel Policy — you can sell at craft fairs, Etsy, Shopify, your own website, or local shops. Just follow the limits and exclusions.