Amanda Vinyl is an artisan and trainer born in Tampa (Florida) in 1991. Today she is considered one of the greatest experts on Cricut and is spreading this fantastic craft throughout the country. Since her childhood, Amanda has shown strong creativity; her first works were small Fimo characters that she loved to give to her classmates. Amanda has always been determined to make a living from her passion and attended Art and Design in college, where she graduated with honors. Thanks to her works, Amanda was able to support herself during her studies. By attending various fairs and markets, she realized how much craftsmanship is still demanded and appreciated today. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys traveling, reading fiction, and experimenting with new crafting techniques. Currently, Amanda is teaching Cricut classes and spreading her passion for crafts across the country through her books' pages. Her mission is to help Cricut enthusiasts hone their skills more and more to bring wonderful work to life and sell their creations to live off their passion.